Abstract: A poly phase linear alternator comprising a housing. An input power gear train is mounted in one end of the housing. The input power gear train is rotatably driven by an outside power source. A pair of track guide rails are each mounted in an opposite side of the housing. A pair of eccentric assemblies are slidably mounted on the track guide rails. The eccentric assemblies are spaced apart and driven by the input power gear train to oscillate away from and towards one another in a linear movement. A pair of magnetic assemblies are slidably mounted on the track guide rails between the eccentric assemblies. Each magnetic assembly is connected via two spacers to one eccentric assembly. The magnetic assemblies can also oscillate away from and towards one another in a linear movement. Four stator assemblies are also provided. Two of the stator assemblies are mounted in the housing below the magnetic assemblies, while two of the stator assemblies are mounted in the housing above the magnetic assemblies.

Abstract: A multi-legged antenna mounting system for vehicles, to resist high wind loading on the antenna, having at least three mounting legs positioned to the vehicle by clamping members or by magnetic attracting members. The legs of the mounting system are secured to an antenna connecting assembly unit in order that a plurality of the legs are adjustably secured for various angular dispositions with respect to the vehicle. One of the legs of the mounting system comprises the antenna element.

Abstract: A plant watering device for use in conjunction with a planting container (10) having an enclosed water reservoir (15) at the lower portion of the planter and having a water fill tube (27) communicating with the water reservoir extending to the area of the planter rim (12). A water level indicating mechanism (36) is provided to communicate the water reservoir level of the planter to the user in order to determine the level of water in the reservoir. The water level indicator comprises a float (42) in the water reservoir having a stem (43) extending upwardly through a hollow tube to indicate the water level. Capillary wicking material (17, 46) is provided to wick water from the water (26) reservoir to planting media within the planter.

Abstract: An animal gambrel apparatus having a three piece telescoping spreader bar. The center section of the spreader bar has a telescoping section engaged in each end of the center section, and each end of the center section has an internally mounted retention member that cooperates with an externally mounted stop member on the proximal end of each telescoping section to prevent the telescoping sections from being dislodged from the center section. A locking mechanism is attached to the proximal end of one of the telescoping sections to bias and selectively lock and maintain the sections of the spreader bar in an extended condition. The extended condition is released by turning the spreader bar upside down to disengage the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A cylindrical rodent repelling bird feeder 11 having an annular perch 13 around the feeder and an electric motor 33 geared to the perch. The perch is coupled to the electric motor and the electric motor is reciprocatively mounted in the bird feeder so that when a rodent 47 of excessive weight alights upon the perch the motor is pulled against a resistance spring 41 and a switch 38 is caused to close, thereby engaging the motor which rotates the perch to dislodge the rodent therefrom.

Abstract: A new and improved leg assisted forward rowing system wherein a user can mechanically advantage the rowing of a boat by first pushing his foot forward along a foot glide member which is slidably engaged within a first track member. This force is transferred to the oar via a pulley belt system that engages both the foot sliding mechanism and an oar movement mechanism. The oar movement mechanism comprises an oar glide member that is forced by the pulley belt system to slide within a second track member in the opposite direction of the foot sliding mechanism. Attached to the oar glide member is an oar support mechanism in which the handle of an oar is received within an oar lock having a downwardly extending stem. The oar lock stem is slidably received by a stem support member that allows the stem to slide upward and downward therein. Additionally, the oar lock is dimensioned to allow movement of the oar handle; however, this movement may be controlled/restricted by the insertion of filler material (i.e.

Abstract: A wild animal feeder (11) having a mounting post (12) upon which is mounted a platform (27) which may be accessed by an animal by a rope (26) hanging down near the ground. Mounted on the platform is a holder (16, 19) for wild animal food. A first embodiment has one climbing rope to access the platform. A second embodiment adds a teeter-totter board (29) with a counterbalance (34) upon which an animal can play. A third embodiment has a teeter-totter board mounted to a double-ended platform having two access apertures (25) and two climbing ropes to give easy access to a plurality of animals.

Abstract: A new and improved portable exercise device 10, wherein a user can perform a multitude of exercises to condition numerous muscle groups of the body. The present device comprises, generally, a base 20, an armrest 40, a pulley system 60 and a variety of handles and straps. More specifically, the pulley system is carried by the base and comprises a resistance cord 62 attached to a peg 80 at the distal end of the base and extends the length of the base to the proximal end of the base. To guide the resistance cord over the base a track 72 is attached to the base wherein the resistance cord is channeled through the track. Attached to the proximal end of the base is a pulley 66. The resistance cord is channeled through the pulley which serves to provide a rotatable means for securing the resistance cord at the proximal end of the base to facilitate a multitude of vertically-angled exercises. The armrest can be hinged upward from the base and secured in an angled position by a prop 50 carried within the armrest.

Abstract: A moisture vent (10) has an elongated back flashing (12), an elongated base side (14) extending from the back flashing, an elongated vent side (18) extending upwardly from the base side, an elongated stucco side (24) extending inwardly from the vent side, a front flashing (32) extending upwardly from the stucco side adjacent the back flashing, and a termite barrier (34) extending outwardly and downwardly from the intersection of the base and the vent sides. Upon installation, the back flashing is mounted to a foundation (6) of a structure (8) with the front flashing in contact with a foam backing (2) of an exterior insulation and finishing system (4) and the stucco side adjacent a bottom face (5) of the exterior insulation and finishing system. To provide air flow, the stucco side has slots (28), and the vent side has vents (22). In one embodiment the slots have fins, and in another embodiment, the vents have louvers. A cap (40) is provided for closing an open end (36) of the moisture vent.

Abstract: The invention comprises an all gear mechanism for a continuously variable transmission that provides a wide range of output speeds and torque. The basic elements of the transmission are two planetary gear sets used as a power divider and a power combiner along with a one-way clutch and a hydraulic pump and hydraulic pump control devices. The controlling devices provide a continuously variable force against the low rpm power path. A high rpm gear train and a low rpm gear train are provided to vary the output. Appropriate sized gears are used to produce the desired overall output ratio. The output ratio is determined by engine capability or by the operator.

Abstract: A window covering for mounting to the interior of a garage door window which will give the effect of a stylized window. The window covering comprises a central panel of desired material with a border of contrasting material attached thereto, wherein the border replicates a predetermined geometrical shape to give the effect of a stylized window and the border has attached thereto attachment tabs for attaching the window covering to the garage door. The attachment tabs are comprised of a front portion and a rear portion to define a loop therebetween so that the tab may be affixed to the garage door by fasteners placed through the tabs or by a rigid frame member placed through the loop and then the rigid frame member is attached to the door.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for positioning hanging objects (2) on a wall has a base member (12), a pair of spaced-apart support arms (18), each having an upper end (20), extending from the base member. At the upper end of each support arm is a line receiver (30) for releasably engaging a line (4) extending from a frame (6) of the object. To enable the individual to place a mark on the wall for the location of a hanger to support the object, the line receiver may have an opening (34) extending therethrough. A telescoping height gauge (36) is mounted to the base member to locate a top edge (8) of the frame with respect to the line suspended front the line receivers. To assist in placing the line receivers in a horizontal relationship on the wall, the apparatus has a level indicator (40). A handle (42) extends from the base member. To add additional strength to the apparatus, a brace (24) can be extended between each support arm and the base member. Also, the support arms can be pivotally mounted to the base member.

Abstract: A double post earring system having a retainer bar assembly 17 comprising a bar 18 having end apertures 19a and 19b. The retainer bar assembly is positioned to the earlobe 13 by stud assemblies 21a and 21b, which stud assemblies comprise separate mounting posts 23a and 23b respectively placed through the apertures 19a and 19b, and through pierced holes in the earlobe. This system permits the use of relatively heavy ornamentation to be suspended from the retainer bar assembly without damage to the earlobe.