Abstract: A retractable safety horse tying apparatus having a housing which is shaped to receive a spring-loaded reel that rotates about a center spindle. A tether rope or other material is wound around the reel and anchored there and the opposite end threaded through a hole on the housing and attached to fusible link and fed onto the exterior of the reel. A spring is mounted internally of the reel and attaches to the reel. A fusible link is mounted on the outside of housing such that the fusible link permits rope to be played out from the reel in response to pressure applied to the rope. The fusible link permits the rope to be pulled out from a position straight in front of the device and also from an angle. This permits the tether rope to be automatically fed out in response to anxious pulling by a tethered horse, or other animal.

Abstract: An improved boat docking stabilizer device to an economic, compact and reliable boat mooring apparatus that stabilizes a moored boat for safe boarding and de-boarding of passengers while permitting the boat to roll free with the waves thus preventing damage to either the dock or the moored boat. An improved boat docking stabilizer device which may be used in pairs for mooring a boat to a dock structure or the like. This boat docking stabilizer device includes an adjustable backboard mounted perpendicularly to a dock structure by fastening means, an adjustable vertical support bracket mounted to the backboard, a hitch ball coupler pivotably mounted to the vertical support bracket for receiving a ball hitch mounted on a boat, and means for locking the hitch ball coupler in a ready position and in a locked position.

Abstract: An electrically powered, plunger-free, valve-free adjustable veterinary delivery system for the administration of veterinary pharmaceuticals or vaccines to a variety of poultry or livestock. The delivery system includes a rechargeable battery positioned to power an electric motor which is used to actuate a peristaltic pump that propels pre-determined quantity of fluid medicament through the system for delivery. The system teaches adjustable dosage control of the fluid medicament by means of an electronic control unit which uses photo-optic sensor to calibrate dosage.

Abstract: A coordinate selectable vending machine assembly for dispensing articles from a plurality of article storage compartments, including horizontally arranged helical coils, comprises a single dispenser, movable between the plurality of storage compartments for vending a selected article. The single dispenser is movable between the plurality storage compartments in response to an electronic signal sent by a micro control panel after a user has inserted money into the machine and used the coordinate section to identify the type of article to be dispensed. The dispenser moves, utilizing a pair of stepping motors, until aligned with the selected storage compartment. Once in position, the dispenser is urged from a normal position out of engagement with the storage compartment to a second position in engagement with the storage compartment for actuation of the vending selected article, which it then actuates resulting in dispensing of the article.

Abstract: A solution fertilizer introduction system for use with automatic lawn watering systems which include an attachment arrangement for introducing liquid fertilizers to underground lawn watering systems. The system may also be used with other chemicals such as weed killers, bug killers or the like that are available in a liquid state for application to lawns. The system includes a quick connect arrangement from the supplied material source to the watering system for removal and replacement of the same and a flow measurer for correlating the additive introduction or flow to water flow with metering and a timer for controlling the additive to produce a desired lawn. A microprocessor may be utilized for control of the additive.

Abstract: A radially expandible intra vascular stent 20 is provided with improved radially expandible strength due to increased amounts of metal surface area while flexibility is increased due to the unique stent wall surface pattern. In the un-expanded form, the stent wall surface pattern 58 resembles a series of linked S-shapes 22 formed radially about the tube with interconnections 21 between the radial rows of S's 22 with alternating adjacent S's. Longitudinally, the un-expanded stent resembles longitudinal rows of pattern series of an S 24, S 24, reverse S 26, reverse S 26 shapes. This series repeats itself along the longitudinal surface of the stent. The longitudinal pattern is interconnected by the radial S's 21.

Abstract: An elastomeric coated fiber weave sleeve for use as a hockey stick protector provided as an easy to position sleeve that fits snugly over the blade of a conventional hockey stick. The two-layer sleeve provides easy installation and protects the hockey stick from both water infiltration and wear along the bottom surface of the hockey stick blade. The sleeve has topographical features including horizontal grooves for removing water from the surface of the hockey stick which results in increased friction between hockey puck and blade. The topographical features further include nubs formed between at least some of the horizontal grooves, the nubs providing temporary attachment between the protector and a cross-hatched perimeter edge of a conventional hockey puck. The topographical features further include vertical ribs formed along the bottom edges of the protector provided to resist sliding ofthe puck along the blade increasing control ofthe puck, and reducing friction between the blade and the ice.

Abstract: A sewage digester cap for use with a generally cylindrical tank, the cap held in place by a series of concrete anchors to ballast the cap on the digester. The anchors are suspended from the cap by a series of steel cables. The cap includes a liquid sealing skirt of a length to maintain the liquid seal in the presence of a high liquid level within the tank. The cap has removable anchors allowing the digester to be adjusted to accommodate different gas pressures inside the tank by using different ballast weights. The anchors remain submerged even when the maximum liquid level is reached allowing for increased gas storage with minimal pressure change. Additionally, the anchors provide a lower center of gravity for the cap which also reduces the tendency of the cap to tip in the wind or other atmospheric conditions. The cap is removable to allow for cleaning, maintenance and disassembly for relocation of the cap.

Abstract: An electrical bus assembly, having pairs of bus conductors in communication with each other, housed in a housing, for use in an industrial setting. The pairs of bus conductors are themselves used to form a joint without the need of additional apparatus. A first coupling embodiment provides a two-piece clamp having a built-in depression formed therein for applying additional clamping pressure when bolted to the housing surrounding a layered pair of bus conductors. Mylar™ film is provided for insulating the pair of bus conductors from both the housing and other pairs of bus conductors within a bus assembly. The electrical bus assembly is adaptable to a variety of electrical loads, and is reusable. A second coupling embodiment provides a slotted connecting bus conductor, received by a pair of stationary bus conductors housed in a panel box housing.

Abstract: A wire loom having a loom body with apertures formed longitudinally there-through, the apertures for receipt of individual electrical-type wires. Adjacent each aperture is a reference symbol identifying the source of connection of the individual wire. Notation and recordation of the source and/or destination of each wire adjacent these reference symbols permit later users to easily identify the source of connection of an individual wire. A wire loom having a loom body of a multi-sided polygon. Color-coding areas of the loom body also aids in identification of wires held by the wire loom. A pair of wire looms is provided to receive individual wires into similarly referenced apertures for ease of identification of individual wires within the pair of looms when the looms are positioned remote from each other.

Abstract: A selectable power supply for switching between normal and emergency standby power supply. The device is used where two power sources are used, such that only one power supply source can feed the electrical load. A sliding shuttle is used to permit access to the source of power to feed the load at any time.

Abstract: A pump-free automobile window washer system for providing a continuous supply of window washer fluid for use with a window washing squeegee. The window washer system has a reservoir tank with a lid, which may be locked in place, and, at least one dispenser, having a lid which may be locked in place with an aperture formed therein for receipt of automobile window washing squeegee. The reservoir and dispenser are interconnected by tubing. A filter is positioned within the dispenser for removing impurities from the window washer fluid contained in the dispenser, the filter may be removed for cleaning and replaced within dispenser.

Abstract: The low pressure seal arrangement for sealing a space defined by an inner diameter of a pipe and a rod slidably disposed with the pipe. The low pressure seal includes a sealing insert of reusable, noncorrosive, shape retentive, resilient, boron-resistant, flexible polymeric resin with an axial passage for receiving the tubular rod. The sealing insert combines the functions of a gasket and a stopper, the sealing insert having a hub end of a larger diameter than the pipe, preventing the sealing insert from slipping into the pipe. The sealing insert is installed by hand without tools and resists a pressure of at least 350 psi. The sealing insert may be removed and reused, reducing the amount of radioactive waste generated by the nuclear reactor.

Abstract: A pet feeding station comprising a generally rectangular tray with a horizontal mount having a recess to receive and support at least one dish for containing water or pet food. The horizontal mount is provided with openings or perforations which allow spillage from the individual dishes to collect in the tray. Additionally, the horizontal mount pivots to an out of the way position for cleaning and retrieving for re-use particulate pet food. In this way, the tray can be kept clear of spillage, while allowing the water to be collected for disposal and the particulate food matter to be collected for re-use. A pair of trays, each with a horizontal mount for receiving and supporting a dish to provide food and water to the pet, is preferred and also provided is a fastener to releasably interconnect the pair.

Abstract: An electrical bus assembly, having pairs of bus conductors in communication with each other, housed in a housing, for use in an industrial setting. The pairs of bus conductors are themselves used to form a joint without the need of additional apparatus. A first coupling embodiment provides a two-piece clamp having a built-in depression formed therein for applying additional clamping pressure when bolted to the housing surrounding a layered pair of bus conductors. Mylar.TM. film is provided for insulating the pair of bus conductors from both the housing and other pairs of bus conductors within a bus assembly. The electrical bus assembly is adaptable to a variety of electrical loads, and is reusable. A second coupling embodiment provides a slotted connecting bus conductor, received by a pair of stationary bus conductors housed in a panel box housing.

Abstract: A tie fastener having an elastomeric cord formed into a loop by passing the terminal ends of the cord through a compression spring actuated cord lock. A stop bead positioned on the loop prevents the loop end of the elastomeric cord from inadvertently being removed from the cord lock. Pendant beads affixed to the terminal ends of the cord prevent the cord from inadvertently being pulled out of the cord lock.

Abstract: A fishing lure made of resilient material with a relatively flat vertical body shape, having horizontal wings positioned perpendicular to the body, and weighted so as to glide or plane out in a forward horizontal motion in response to being pulled through water. This gliding motion is achieved from both the up and down motions of normal "jigging" motion by the user. At least one fishing hook may be attached for catching fish. Additional hooks or lures may also be attached. Continued "jigging" results in the lure reversing upon itself and following a path beneath user, the path roughly following a daisy-shaped path enabling the user to access fish in a wide-spread area below the user's position.

Abstract: A cover for an infant carrier seat that is supported by the carrier's handle and creates a protective tent-like enclosure for the seated infant. The cover allows the carrier handle to be accessible to the caregiver while the cover protects the infant. The cover is flexibly attached to the carrier's handle, the handle acts to support the cover by straps (16). The handle attachment system and elastic perimeter edging (20) adjustably attaches the cover to the infant car seat carrier enabling the cover to fit many brands of carriers. The use of breathable textile cover material (18) combined with ventilation panels (22) and windows (26 and 30) provide ventilated, water-resistant protection and visibility between the infant and the caregiver. The cover converts to a sun canopy and allows access to the infant. When rolled up for storage, the cover provides an arm cushion for comfortable elbow carrying of the carrier.

Abstract: A device for attaching a smaller container to a larger container which comprises of a base, two vertical hooks at appropriate angle to the base to hold and attach the smaller container to the side of the larger container, two adjustable hooks to hold the smaller container in place, and two legs to support the weight of the smaller container and the device, keep it in place on the side of the larger container and help to keep the smaller container away from the larger container when it detaches from the bracket.

Abstract: A massage table having at least one jet-free, gear-free fluid distributor for use in a fluid-filled bladder of said massage table in which a nozzle, mounted for rotatable motion, directs the fluid in a first pulse in a generally upward direction, a curved blade fixedly attached and extending laterally from the nozzle, causes a second pulse to be introduced into the fluid. A temperature stabilizer is provided whereby fluid in the fluid-filled bladder of the massage table can be cooled dissipating heat generated by continuous action of a pump used to pressurize the fluid within the bladder. A S-shaped coupling, adapted for re-circulating fluid from said temperature stabilizer to said pump, is provided for eliminating need for a second pump. A massage table of two-piece construction, adapted for supporting a fluid-filled bladder, is provided for ease of economic transport of said massage table.