Abstract: An anti-slipping support for a brassiere shoulder strap 5 has a pliant, elongate bridge plate 1 with a curvature. An upper surface 6 of the bridge plate has a groove 9 proximate an elongate axis. The groove has a securing surface that can be smooth, textured or have a plurality of protrusions 11, each having a gripping surface 12, extending therefrom. A pliant flap 13 is mounted to the upper surface. The respective brassiere shoulder strap is positioned within the groove and beneath the flap to secure the bridge plate from movement along the strap and to provide a smooth top surface. A lower surface of the bridge plate is provided with a cushion pad, which can be either permanently mounted or detachable from the bridge plate. Ventilation orifices 23 can be provided in the bridge plate. Another embodiment has a pair of spaced apart T-shaped strap bays 37 respectively located proximate first and second ends 2 and 3 of the bridge plate to receive the respective brassiere shoulder strap.

Abstract: A cable splicing rack has a base 1, arms 13a and 13b having slots 16, removable brackets 20 and caps 48. Four side frame members 6 pivotally connected together at their extremities with a through bolt 11 and nut 12 assembly compose the base 1. The base 1 is adaptable to the contour of the terrain. The arms 13a and 13b are pivotally connected to the base 1 so that they may be folded toward each other and become parallel to each other within a perimeter 19 of the base 1. The caps 48 are removably placeable on the arms 13a and 13b for the safety of a lineman and to prevent damage to a cable 49 undergoing splicing operations. The brackets 20 are provided with a latch 28 to secure the brackets 20 to the arms 13a and 13b.

Abstract: A training device (10) that is suitable for practicing the kicking stroke for punting and/or soccer style field goal kicking, comprising a harness (12) that fits over an ordinary cleat (14). A ring positioning strap (34) attaches to the harness (12) and accepts a D-shaped cord attachment ring (40) at predetermined loop positions along the periphery of the harness (12). A cord (58) attaches to the ring (40) at one end and attaches to a fixed object such as a corkscrew type anchor (56) at the other end. The training device (10) provides a smooth, variable resistance to the leg as the leg is extended during the punting or kicking motion.

Abstract: A quick implement attachment mechanism (2) utilizes a single coupling unit having two receiving sides (18) interconnected by a longitudinal beam (20). Each receiving side of the mechanism will engage a pair of vertically aligned pins (12 and 14) mounted on each side of an implement (6). The bottom portion of each receiving side has a bottom U-shaped member (28) which engages the lower pin at the same time a top U-shaped member (26) proximate the upper portion of each receiving side engages the upper pin. A fold-up and fold-down dog 32 positively locks the upper pin within the upper U-shaped member, maintaining both the upper and lower pins within the U-shaped members of the quick attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A non-hydraulic bicycle braking system (2) is composed of a braking arrangement wherein a hand actuator is squeezed at a handle bar to effect movement of a pair of brake pads (94) against the rim (8) of a wheel (6). An actuator cable (116) is operably connected to the hand actuator and mounted to a yoke (134). The yoke is connected to a brake cable which is attached to separate arms (38) that are pivotally mounted at a pivot end (46) to brake mounting brackets (14). Each mounting bracket is separately mounted to spaced apart wheel posts (4). Each arm is pivotally mounted to a piston (68) which, in turn, has the brake pad. Although the arms move through an arc when actuated, all circular arc movements of the arm are taken up in the piston; thereby, leaving the piston to move in a straight manner without deviating in a circular movement.

Abstract: An animal tethering system (10) has a frame (16) with an upper arm (22) and a lower arm (24) extending from the upper arm for support pivotally mounted to a structure (12). To secure the frame in an extended position, a brace (34) is provided which is removably mounted at a brace mounting end (36) to the structure and is connected to the frame at the upper arm. In one embodiment, the brace is removably mounted to the frame. Another embodiment has the brace pivotally mounted to the frame and the frame has a channel (28) to nestingly receive the brace for storage.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a pallet made of a composite cellulose fiber reinforced polyethylene is disclosed. The composite polyethylene is produced through a process which blends preheated cellulose fibers with molten polyethylene. The blend of polyethylene and fibers is combined with ozone gas to form a polyethylene and fiber matrix. The polyethylene and fiber matrix is then fed to an extruder where it is further mixed, heated and then extruded through one of a series of dies to create the components of the pallet. The pallet has excellent rigidity and is welded together by coating meeting surfaces with a bonding material of blended high density polyethylene and iron oxide, placing the pallet into an electromagnetic field, and energizing the pallet with electromagnetic field having a frequency between 1 megahertz and 100 megahertz, causing the bonding material to melt and fuse the meeting surfaces.

Abstract: A dual access mailbox 2 has front and rear closures 20 and 22 which actuate a signal member 28 from a non-signalling position to a signalling position and from a signalling position to a non-signalling position. A first arm 52 is pivotally mounted to the front closure and a second arm 54 is pivotally mounted to the second closure. Both arms are pivotally and slidably mounted to the signal member. As the front closure is moved to the open position, the first arm engages the signal member and pivots the signal member to the signalling position, and as the second closure is moved to the open position, the second arm engages the signal member and pivots the signal member to the non-signalling position.

Abstract: An on-site waste water treatment system is disclosed suitable for domestic or other sewage. After the initial separation of the gravity settleable solids in a treatment tank, the effluent is conveyed to a recirculation/dosing tank. The recirculation/dosing tank has three level indicators which transmit information to the system controller. The low level indicator provides enough waste water to dose a media bed and dilute effluent from the treatment tank. While the low level indicator is activated, the waste water will circulate through a disc filter to a recirculating media bed. From the media bed, the effluent is returned to the recirculation/dosing tank, the waste water flows from the treatment tank to the recirculation/dosing tank and activates the second level indicator, enabling the system to pass the combined effluent through a disc filter to a final disposal field.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible recreation table for use on unleveled terrain or other area surface suitable for a table to be supported by an implanted stake. This table is comprised of a rimmed table top, three rounded legs which fold up under the table when disassembled, or mount into a connecting disc when assembled, a stake which is implanted into the ground after being threaded into the threaded stake holder in the connecting disc, and the legs are then placed in the leg connectors, also in the connecting disc. The table also has a flexible handle which can be tucked away under the table when the table is in the assembled position. Also included under the table top are a threaded disc holder and stake holders which hold the stake and connection disc when the table is in the disassembled position.

Abstract: A dish 2 for containing food and water for consumption by an animal includes an outer container 4, a holder 10 sectored to and positioned within the outer container so that water placed in the outer container completely surrounds the holder, and an insert dish 17 removably disposed within the holder for supporting pet food. Lids 6 and 14 can be secured to the outer container and the insert dish, respectively, to permit transportation and storage of the device when containing both water and food.

Abstract: A hand carried shopping basket 2 is configured so that it may be carried with a shopper's arm 6 hanging closer to the shopper's body 8 with the palm facing naturally and in an anatomically-neutral position toward the body. The shopping basket has two elongated, longitudinal sides 12, two lateral sides 20 and a bottom 10. All sides are generally trapezoidally-shaped, and at least one of the longitudinal sides has a concave shape 18. Pivotally mounted to the lateral sides within a protrusion 34 and aligned generally parallel to a longitudinal axis are a pair of spaced apart, elongated handle structures 44 which combine and engage one another over the longitudinal axis. To facilitate stackability of the basket, the handles have angled pillars 52 which enable each handle to be pivoted to an exterior position and provide open access to the bottom.

Abstract: A composite cellulose fiber reinforced polyolefin is enclosed. The polyolefin is manufactured by a process that includes preparing and mixing a blend of molten polyolefin, a coloring concentrate and a coupling agent in a kneading extruder, preheating cellulose fibers in an enclosed cram feed and mixing the blend of polyolefin, preheated cellulose fibers and ozone gas in a ozone chamber to form a polyolefin and fiber matrix. The polyolefin and fiber matrix is then fed to a twin screw extruder where it is further heated, mixed and then conveyed to a die to extrude the mixer to a desired shape.

Abstract: Pockets for clay jars are made without adding clay after throwing the shape of the jar by cutting an arcuate slot into the jar; pushing the inside wall of the jar to open the slot, pressing the outside surface of the jar above the slot inward, rounding the ends of the slot, smoothing the lower edge of the slot, holding a pocket mold against the jar, pressing the inside wall of the jar located below the slot into the mold, and removing the mold.