Abstract: A knee guard (10) is a substantially elongated rectangular foam member (14) that has a protuberance disposed thereon. That protuberance is formed as a matter of convenience into a V-shape (16). Knee guard (10) has an elongated flexible sheet foldable across its width and covering elongated foam member (14) and V-shaped protuberance (16a and 16b). The sheet (18) has perimeter edges sewn together thereby securing foam member (14) within the folded sheet. A strap (20) is connectively disposed onto sheet (18) thereby retaining knee guard (10) about the knee of an intended user.

Abstract: A belt-pack for containing and securing surgically implanted catheters embodying a pouch, and a belt with two end portions, one end portion permanently attached to the pouch and one end portion thereof extending around the waist of a patient and overlapping and detachably connected to the pouch. The detachable connection of the one end belt portion and the pouch comprises multiple button holes in the belt portion for connecting to matching buttons affixed to the pouch to give a substantial range of adjustment for both adult and pediatric patients.

Abstract: A tube-tape-forming apparatus having a tube-forming base (1, 41) with a half-fold means (5, 46) on a feed end (2, 42), a full-fold means (7, 48) on a cut-off end (3, 43) and a transition-fold means (6, 47) intermediate the half-fold means and the full-fold means. .The half-fold means are guides (8, 11, 14, 15, 49, 52) which fold single-side-adhesion tape (26) in half linearly with nonadhesive sides (30) in contact. The transition-fold means brings opposite sides of folded tape towards each other selectively to form variously loop-folding with overlap of sides of the tape. The full-fold means are guides (19, 21, 23, 71, 88) which press the overlapped sides of the folded tape together in adhesive relationship to form variously circumferential (31) or flattened (32) linear-seam tube tape that can be used in flattened form or hand-inflated to be used in tubular form. The transition-fold means and the guides can be provided with rollers (33, 91).

Abstract: A rebound net 10 having a reinforced periphery 20 that can be removably attached to a structure surrounding a door opening of domestic garage. The net 10, while attached to the structure 24, substantially closes the opening 22. The periphery 20 of the rebound net 10 is removably attached to the structure 24 by a first means 26 of an eye bolt 28 and a snap hook 30, a second means 40 of a J-type screw hook 42 and an adjustable strap 44 and a third means 54 of an anchor pin 56 and a shock cord hooks 58. Tension on the rebound net 10 is adjusted by the adjustable strap 44.

Abstract: A slab pattern tool for termite treatment drilling in which the tool comprises a drill pattern (11) with a series of color coordinated drilling holes (12) wherein the colors represent different spacing patterns, and a set of adjustment footings (14) which abut the wall of the building being treated and allow for adjustment away from the foundation footing at the wall.

Abstract: The timepiece has a gear housing containing a horometric movement and a minute hand gear 12 operatively connected to the movement. Also, the timepiece comprises a drive gear 2 operatively connected to the movement, a cylinder gear 4 engaging the drive gear 2 by crown teeth 24 disposed on both gears 2 and 4, a leaf spring 6 biasing the cylinder gear 4 against the drive gear 2, a rod 8 and a sliding switch 10 pivotally disposed on the rod 8. The sliding switch 10 has a switch tooth 68 that removably engages the cylinder gear 4, forcing the crown teeth 24 to slide into an adjacent position which independently moves an hour hand 54. Other embodiments employ a spindle switch 78 and a pop-up switch 88.

Abstract: A collapsible container holder that can be used to hold a variety of containers, and can be used during physical activities such as walking, jogging or hiking. The container holder includes a vertical member which is folded along its width to form two legs of a J-shape and has a plurality of loops along the length of the vertical member which are positioned so as to align one loop to another with one loop positioned on the main leg and the other loop positioned on the reentrant leg of the J-shaped vertical member; a plurality of horizontal members which are inserted into the loops in the vertical member with the ends of the horizontal members juxtaposed by adjustable hook and loop fastening means to form a round shaped pouch for holding the container; and a separate loop at the top of the vertical member to allow for external support.

Abstract: A rotative and lightable ornament apparatus has a miniature electrical input line (1) in electrical communication with a circuit that is branched to lines leading to at least one miniature electrical motor (3) and to at least one miniature electrical outlet (2) for optional lighting and electrical rotation. The input line can be a Christmas tree light plug (6) and the miniature outlet for optional lighting and electrical actuation can be a miniature light socket (8) for a miniature light (9), flasher (52), or other miniature lamps. Circuitry for branching from the input line can include a plurality of electrically connected zener diodes (28) to offset pulsating electrical effects of a flasher on the miniature motor.

Abstract: An adjustable, clamping infant carrier support frame that can be used as part of a stroller to provide for quick clamping of infant carriers of different shapes and sizes. The clamping infant carrier support frame comprises a clamping support frame with openings for the insertion of mechanical clamps. The clamps adjust to the size of the infant carrier and apply a securing force through a clamp disk. The frame may also include an interconnected braking mechanism which operates automatically when the clamps are closed.

Abstract: A multiple stage supercharging system is disclosed suitable for both two-stroke cycle and four-stroke cycle internal combustion engines. Ambient air, which is propelled by the forward velocity of the engine, enters an air cleaner housing (11) through an air filter. The air cleaner housing (11) attaches to the air intake (32) of a centrifugal compressor (12). The centrifugal compressor (12) mounts directly to the magnetic flywheel on the crankshaft of the engine. The centrifugal compressor wheel (22) pressurizes the ambient air for use in the combustion process. The outlet of the centrifugal compressor housing mates with a secondary plenum chamber (17). The outlet of the secondary plenum chamber (17) mates with a d.c. motor driven axial compressor (28). The axial compressor (28) operates on current derived from a motor driven alternator (38). The outlet of the axial compressor connects to a primary plenum chamber (18) which connects to the air intake snorkel on the carburetor.

Abstract: An arched-window shade (1) has a plurality of left-side blades (2) and right-side blades (3) with center ends oppositely disposed and attached pivotally to at least one blade axle (7, 8, 28) positioned centrally on a sill (4) of an arched window (5). The left blades are juxtaposed side-by-side and linked together consecutively with at least one left link line (24) and the right blades are juxtaposed side-by-side and linked together consecutively with at least one right link line (25). A left draw string (11) is attached to a select one of the left blades at a design distance from its center end and a right draw string (12) is attached to a select one of the right blades at a design distance from its center end. The draw strings are routed over a lift support (18, 30, 31) positioned centrally above the at-least-one blade axle, then downward and outward on line supports (19, 20, 22, 23). The left blades of the shade are opened and closed by raising and lowering the left draw string.

Abstract: A method for transforming a pair of socks (11, 12) into a three dimensional recognizable object, and a pair of socks capable of transforming into a three dimensional recognizable object. The pair of socks having a design (13) made on an inside surface (14) of one of the socks (12) whereby the pair of socks (11, 12) forms a three dimensional recognizable object when the individual socks are rolled up together.

Abstract: A safety hypodermic needle and shielding device has a spring-loaded safety shield (1) with a one-way locking device (18, 21) which prevents return travel of the safety shield in a direction towards a syringe (3). This prevents exposure of a needle point (15) that has been used. A preferred one-way locking device is a pivot plate (18) positioned in the shielding device with the syringe-needle cannula shaft (2) extended through a locking orifice (20) in the pivot plate. For low-angle use of the syringe, a spring for spring-loading the shielding device is at least one leaf spring (17 or 17a) having expansion in a plane parallel to the syringe-needle shaft. A cannula sheath (14) has a cannula skirt (13) that is positioned in locking relationship to a quick-release latch (6, 24, 30) as a safety lock prior to use.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser that is suitable for metering pre-measured quantities of liquid from a rigid wall or deformable walled container. The liquid dispenser comprises a nozzle (16) which attaches to the container at one end and attaches to a dispensing chamber (14) at the other end. The dispensing chamber (14) has an opening (24) at its inlet end which juxtaposes with a disk (21) at the discharge end of the nozzle. The nozzle (16) has a central aperture (19) which terminates at the discharge end with inwardly projecting arms (22) which support the disk (21). The seating of the chamber on the end of the nozzle brings the disk (21) into juxtaposition with the opening (24) to control the flow of liquid from the container to the dispensing chamber (14). When the dispensing chamber (14) is fully engaged with the discharge end of the nozzle (16), the opening (24) in the dispensing chamber interlocks with the disk (21) on the nozzle to prevent the liquid from entering the dispensing chamber.

Abstract: A process for producing composite cellulose fiber reinforced polyolefin. The process 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 in a desired shape.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing, extruding, milling and welding a high torque, thin monolithic walled guiding catheter having resilient reinforcement material (8, 23, 29, 70, 73) integrally spiralled or braided into monolithic walls (21) of flexible material. A solid lubricant, also referred to as dry lubricant, comprised of either special fluorine containing materials or polymeric organic silicon compounds is embedded into interior and exterior wall surfaces of the catheters. Smooth interior walls (11) are channeled (10) to decrease friction resistance, to trap resistance particles and to dissipate friction heat in the high ratio of surface area to cross-sectional area of small catheters. Number of spirals or braids of reinforcement strands per unit of length, number of layers of strands of the catheters, catheter diameter and progressiveness thereof are designedly different for separate portions of particular catheters.