Abstract: A window assembly for garage door panels. The assembly includes an outer frame assembly that overlaps the panel opening to be protected and it is mounted thereon. An inner frame assembly co-axially extends from the outer frame assembly and jointly define a window area. A longitudinal slot along one of the elongated members defining the inner frame assembly permits a user to removably mount a transparent member therein. Ornamental frame assemblies can be optionally mounted over the present invention to enhance the aesthetics of the resulting structure. An alternate embodiment includes a second transparent member positioned within the outer frame assembly through another elongated slot in one of the elongated frame members. Internal channels in the frame members bite into the edges of the transparent members.

Abstract: A block system that includes a block with slanted walls on its edges forming longitudinal grooves to receive cement without introducing separations or spaces between abutting blocks. A base alignment tool is used to guide the blocks of the first row to ensure proper alignment. The base alignment includes a longitudinal extending sheet with spaced apart lateral walls for receiving the blocks inbetween. A row leveling tool is used to keep in alignment two blocks in different contiguous rows and separated. An elongated rigid member interconnects two bracing members attached to separated blocks in contiguous row.

Abstract: A louver assembly for semi-circular, non-perfect or imperfect arch frame assemblies with louvers rotably mounted therein. A tensioning mechanism keeps the louvers taut between an arched frame member and a smaller anchorage frame member. An actuating mechanism is used to rotate the louvers upon the application of a predetermined force to a chain that coacts with teethed sprockets coupled with hooked clip members that removably hold the louvers. In this manner, the louvers are rotated between two extreme positions.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the speed and location of a vehicle over a given area by using a global positioning system and comparing the position fix and speed against a computerized map for the area containing predetermined limits for the speed and territory over predetermined times and days of the week. If a limit is exceeded the position fix and speed information is stored along with the time when it took place. The stored information can be optionally transmitted to a remote location for further processing. Also, alarm circuits are provided inside the vehicle to selectively alert the occupants that a limit has been exceeded.

Abstract: A machine for processing envelopes includes a receiving assembly with a tray where envelopes are received and guided towards an envelope cutting assembly. A sensor determines the width of the envelope to align on of the two longitudinal cutting members. Another sensor detects the leading and railing edge of the envelope and with a circuit control the advancement of the envelope to cooperative positions that permit another cutter member to act transversally. The envelope is then passed to an unfolding assembly where the uppermost and lowermost sheets are loose and sandwich inbetween the contents. The uppermost sheet is pulled out to the display assembly that is hermetically closed. Subsequently, a transversally moving roller is used to lift the folds of the content, if any, and to affix the unfolded contents to protruding pins. The engagement with the protruding pins is slowly undone as the contents are pushed towards the display assembly.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for garage doors with relatively loose tolerance for the leaf assemblies and the central supporting member. A sleeve is rotably mounted over the supporting member and a folded portion of the leaf assembly journals the sleeve for a substantially frictionless linkage. The sleeve is made of a self-lubricating plastic material to reduce noise.

Abstract: A window frame for an opening closure having an outer and an inner frame assembly that sandwich a transparent member and a skin or panel with an opening. The outer and inner frame assemblies include each two vertical frame members are kept at a spaced apart and parallel relationship with respect to each other and two horizontal perpendicularly mounted to the vertical frame members. The outer frame members include longitudinal internal channels with a T-shape cross-section defining a wider innermost portion cavity and a narrower neck portion. The innermost portion slidably receives nuts that cooperate with a fastening member to securely mount the outer frame members, transparent member, panel and inner frame members, with fastening members therethrough. None of the hardware is visible from outside the closure.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing bodyboards and surfboards and the article of manufacture resulting therefrom. The method includes cutting a board form a block to a predetermined shape and dimensions. For surfboards, a spine member is longitudinally mounted between the two halves of the board. Reinforcement members are mounted longitudinally and transversally along the board blanks. Then, a sheath member is prepared and the block is received therein when the former is expanded. Subsequently, the sheath is contracted by cooling it down. The trapped air is flushed out and folds eliminated.

Abstract: A pillow with a retractable umbrella, comprising a pillow assembly with first and second ends. The first and second ends have a channel extending therebetween. Fixedly secured onto the first end of the pillow assembly is a supporting assembly with third and fourth ends. The supporting assembly has a cavity between the third and fourth ends to store items within, and has a removable end-cap to access the cavity. Extending from the supporting assembly is an umbrella assembly. The umbrella assembly lying within the channel in a stored position. The instant invention having rotating and swivel means for positioning the umbrella assembly while in an erect position. The invention may be stored in a case for easy carrying and in an open position, allows a user to lay his/her head on the pillow while covering their face from sunlight.

Abstract: A window assembly for garage doors with hingedly mounted panels. The assembly includes resilient male and female frame members that are brought towards each other to sandwich the borders of the door panel defining the window opening and the cooperatively dimensioned transparent panel. The male frame member includes, adjacent to its peripheral inner end, a peripherally extending leg member that is lockingly received within a cooperative channel notch on the transparent panel. The engagement of the leg member to the channel member permits certain deformation to be transmitter to the resilient male and female frame members. Fastening members are used to keep the male and female frame members securely against each other.

Abstract: A window assembly for garage doors having an opening with cooperative dimensions to receive a transparent panel with a reduced surface on one side and a peripheral flange making the outer surface larger than the internal surface. The underside of the peripheral flange member comes in abutting contact with the panel's external surface to which it is glued. An external frame member is mounted over the peripheral edge of the external side of the transparent panel. An internal frame member is mounted over the peripheral edge of internal surface. Fastening members are used to keep the transparent panel member in place.

Abstract: A brake system for garage doors including a piston assembly movable within a longitudinal housing assembly and including a central through opening and a threaded bushing rigidly mounted to the piston assembly. A threaded axle is cooperatively received by the threaded bushing so that the rotation of the axle causes the piston assembly to move at a predetermined speed longitudinally within the housing assembly. Longitudinal connecting apertures permit the flow of fluid adjacent to the ends of the piston assembly to flow through. A flapper valve assembly is mounted to one of the ends of the piston assembly by a separating spring member. When the movement of the piston assembly exceeds a predetermined magnitude, the spring member is compressed eliminating the clearance and closing the connecting apertures. This prevents any additional flow and rotational movement of the threaded axle, which in turn is mechanically connected to the counterbalance axle of an opening and closing mechanism for garage doors.

Abstract: A door lock system for use in commercial restroom establishments. The door lock system is installed on a doorjamb having a swing door. The door lock system primarily comprises a latch assembly, a faceplate assembly, and a stop-plate assembly. The latch assembly comprises a support bracket having a channel, which is mounted on the interior face of the doorjamb. A slide bolt slides within the channel by a handle and through the faceplate assembly, when operated by a user. To lock the swing door, it is closed against the stop-plate assembly, which is mounted onto the exterior face of the doorjamb, and the slide bolt is positioned snugly over the interior face of the swing door, thus locking the swing door in place.

Abstract: A telephone signal discriminator to be used with one pair of telephone wires and a telephone company with coded ring services. The invention detects the interruptions of the ring signals, shapes them into square waveforms and initially sets off two timer circuits for enabling a shift register or counter for a first predetermined time period. A subsequent second time period is renewed with each set of coded ring signals. The result in the shift register or counter is advance a state in the outputs for each ring. The negated output ending with a low state is presented to the corresponding AND gate, that passes the low state through a corresponding OR gate. The OR gates have one of two inputs commonly connected so that they are disabled during the first period of time. In this manner, only one switch will permit the connection to a telephone outlet connection where one or more telephone devices are connected while the other telephone outlet connections are disabled.

Abstract: A portable oven that is volumetrically efficient when in storage configuration and that can be readily assembled without requiring the use of tools. The portable oven is weatherproof and efficiently cooks the foodstuff placed therein. The portable oven includes two lateral sheets or walls members, a lid, two transversal sheet members, a base assembly, a pan assembly, two supporting members for the pan assembly, two grill assembly supporting members and a heat source. Smaller storage sheet or wall members replace the transversal sheet or wall members to form a storage configuration for all the oven components for their ready storage and transportation. The resulting storage configuration uses the same lateral sheet members used in the oven configuration.

Abstract: An improved mailbox designed to rid bacteria and other biological germs present in contents. Designed as a mailbox for small-business or home, the mailbox has a housing assembly with an access door. Within the housing is an ultra violet and ozone generating system. At a rear section of the housing assembly is an extractor assembly, which includes an air intake, filtering system, and extraction fan. When the access door is opened, a micro-switch is triggered, activating a timer assembly. For a first predetermined amount of time, the ultra violet and ozone generating system operate to sterilize bacteria and other biological germs present in the contents, while an “unsafe” indicator is illuminated. Once that operation is complete, the extractor assembly operates for a second predetermined time. When the second predetermined time expires, a “safe” indicator illuminates, notifying a user that the contents have been sterilized for a predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: A front mount circuit breaker assembly for circuit breakers of different dimensions that are removably mounted to modular circuit breaker holder members. Elongated contacts extend from the terminals on the back of the circuit breakers to the front. The holder members have a through portion between the two ends. Below the two ends and inwardly, a supporting surface is defined for supporting electrical contacts where the distal ends of the elongated contacts are removably mounted to provide the electrical connection for the device. These connections have been brought to the front. The elongated contacts can be made of different dimensions that cooperate with those of the circuit breaker. The holder members are banked together and removably mounted over a cooperating longitudinal rib that is received within a bay cut out defined on the flat bottom wall of the holder members in one of the embodiments. Another embodiment includes outwardly extending flanges for ready mounting to a panel.

Abstract: A packing tool assembly for sealing oil well bores that basically includes an elongated tubular member, two deformable sealing units, two stopper ring members and a cylinder member. A setting tool transports the packing tool assembly and the former stays in the oil well bore during the preparation and sealing phases without requiring the typical time-consuming withdrawal. When the preparation phase has been completed, the packing tool assembly is disengaged from setting tool and the sealing phase starts immediately. The latch members of the setting tool are received within the internal locking channels of the cylinder member. The setting tool is then rotated to cause the cylinder member to advance towards stopper ring members, deforming outwardly the sealing units. The latter are expanded against the walls of oil well bore. Once expanded the sealing units, the setting tool is removed and a tool for the extraction phase is inserted.