Abstract: A bicycle support rack includes an upper bracket secured to a wall or upright for supporting the front wheel of the bicycle and a lower bracket located below the upper bracket and also secured to the wall for supporting the rear wheel of the bicycle. Each bracket has a first mounting position for supporting the bicycle in a vertical position perpendicular to the wall and a second mounting position for supporting the bicycle in a vertical position angled less than 90 degrees from the wall. The upper bracket may be adjustable for accommodating the various bicycle wheel sizes.

Abstract: A resuscitator device for providing a physical shield between the rescuer and a victim requiring mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The device comprises a flexible sheet having an opening centrally formed therein and a rigid tube secured to the sheet around the periphery of the opening for inserting into the mouth of the victim. A self closing one-way valve is contained in the tube and extends downward from the sheet opening and includes a flexible sleeve normally held closed at the outer end thereof by the action of a spring formed from a strip of rigid and flexible material secured to the outer end of the sleeve. The rescuer exhales a deep breath into the input of the valve via said opening in the sheet, to overcome the resilient force of the spring for discharging forced air into the mouth of the victim. After the rescuer has fully exhaled, the spring strip resiliently closes the valve to prevent any back flow of air, mist or liquid from the victim to the rescuer.

Abstract: A device for removing a hub and a bearing from a spindle of an automotive wheel drive, and also for pressing a bearing and a hub back into the spindle. The device includes a screw drive which is rotatable but does not move longitudinally when pulling the hub out from the bearing or pushing the bearing out from the spindle. A housing is secured to the hub and threadedly attached to the screw drive. The housing moves inward along the screw drive for pulling the hub out from the bearing, as the screw drive is rotated. A nut is threadedly attached to the screw drive and moves inward along the screw drive for pushing the bearing out from the spindle, as the screw drive is rotated. The rotatable screw drive is also utilized to move longitudinally toward the spindle for pressing the bearing back into the spindle and pressing the hub back into the bearing.

Abstract: A jib crane system comprising a horizontally extending load beam rigidly attached to the upper end of a vertically extending mast. The lower part of the mast is positioned inside a hollow structure such as a pipe and is rotatably associated therein, and spaced from the inside surface of the pipe. A bearing boot is rigidly secured to the mast and in frictional contact with the inside surface of the pipe. The bearing boot slides around the inside circumference of the pipe in a circular or arcuate path as the mast and load beam revolve around the central axis of the mast. The bearing boot includes an outer arcuate concave contacting plate having substantially the same radius as the inside convex surface of the pipe. A ring of foil may be secured on the inside of the pipe for providing the sliding surface for the bearing boot. The mast may comprise a flanged beam having a pair of side walls with a web portion therebetween.

Abstract: A method for selective separation of fine metal particles from a mixture of fine particles, including the rotating of a bowl to generate a centrifugal force, building a wall of mercury media inside the bowl so that the outer surface of the mercury contacts the inner surface of the bowl when the bowl is rotating, and injecting a slurry comprising a mixture of water and fine particles of metal and sand, clay and the like, to propel the slurry against the mercury wall, so that the heavier metal particles as compared with the mercury contact, penetrate and pass through the mercury, and the particles lighter than the mercury are blocked from entry into the mercury and discharged from the bowl with the water. The injecting of additional slurry into the bowl increases the metal particle penetration to cause the formation of a layer of metal particles between the mercury and the inner surface of the bowl.

Abstract: A jib crane system comprising a horizontally extending load beam rigidly attached to the upper end of a vertically extending mast. The lower of the mast extends inside a hollow pipe and is rotatably associated with a base plate assembly or rotatably secured in the foundation at the site of the crane. Roller bearings are rigidly secured to the mast and positioned in frictional contact with the pipe. The roller bearing revolves around the circumference of the pipe as the mast and load beam rotate around the central axis of the mast. The roller bearings are adjustable for varying the frictional contact of the rollers with the pipe.

Abstract: A holder for a piezoelectric crystal wafer comprising a base, a pair of spaced apart leaf springs secured to the base and a seat member secured to the base between the leaf springs. The leaf springs spread outward upon the application of an external force, to permit the placement of a crystal wafer on the seat member and return toward a normal position upon the release of the external force, to resiliently hold the crystal wafer on the seat member.Each leaf spring includes a pair of prongs at the upper end thereof, separated by a slit having a width slightly larger than the thickness of the wafer. An elongated slot is formed in each of the leaf springs and having a width greater than the width of the slit between the prongs. When the crystal wafer is inserted in the holder, the upper part of the wafer is received in the slit of one leaf spring and a side portion of the wafer extends through the slot of the leaf spring.

Abstract: A candle for varying the flame intensity and extinguishing the flame when the candle becomes unstable. The candle includes a receptacle containing combustible fuel and terminating into an open end covered by a cap means having a central opening. An externally threaded hollow tubular member is secured to the cap. A wick extends through the cap opening and the tubular member, so that an upper tip of the wick protrudes out from the cylindrical member to provide the location for the candle flame, and a lower portion of the wick is immersed in the fuel. A flame adjuster for varying the intensity of the flame includes a collar and a ledge between the upper part and lower part of the collar. The collar is internally threaded to engage and move along the tubular member, to decrease the flame when moving upward and to increase the flame when moving downward. A flame extinguisher means comprising a hollow body terminating at the upper end into a shoulder with a hollow central neck extending upward therefrom.

Abstract: A method for forming a multilayered electroluminescent device having dielectric layers sandwiched between two electrodes. One dielectric layer includes phosphor particles dispersed throughout. Each dielectric layer is subjected to three distinct heat levels: a preheat temperature level; a fusing temperature heat level; and a cooling/heat temperature level which enables the contiguous layers to gradually cool into fusion. One electrode may be a solid substrate which is fused to a contiguous dielectric layer and the other electrode substance may be sprayed in a liquid state onto the surface of the phosphor-dielectric layer when it is also in a liquified state after being cooled to the cooling/heat level prior to solidifying. The illuminating phosphors are mixed in the liquified dielectric material just prior to forming the phosphor-dielectric layer and applying the three heat levels thereto.

Abstract: A male urinary device and method for applying for an incontinent patient comprising a sheath and a cushion strip interposed between the sheath and the penis. The cushion strip includes a seat portion and an arm extending out from one side of the seat and another arm extending out from the opposite side thereof. The second arm is positioned offset from the first arm so that the arms do not overlap on each other when wrapped around the penis. The seat and the arms are dimensioned so that the arms also do not overlap on the seat. The adjacent edges of the arms are applied to abut each other when the cushion strip encircles the penis and forms a continuous ring therearound, which is non-bulging on the upper surface thereof.The cooperation of the sheath and the level cushion strip affords a liquid tight seal between the sheath and the cushion strip. The abutting adjacent edges of the arms prevent liquid leakage therebetween.

Abstract: A dental shade guide selector including a color tooth sample, a handle for manipulating the sample in the mouth and a holder for storing the color tooth samples. The color tooth sample includes a frame having a base plate and a rim bordering the plate. A layer of porcelain or the like is fused or otherwise fixidly attached on the plate inside the border of the rim. The plate has a front convex surface and a rear concave surface. The rim has a greater height at the incisor end of the tooth sample than at the gingival end of the tooth sample, so that the porcelain layer is thicker at the incisor end than at the gingival end. A pair of spaced apart feet extend outward from the rear surface of the plate to define a channel (curved) therebetween for receiving the support of the artificial tooth positioned in the mouth.

Abstract: A multiple speed control means for a variable speed motor system used for driving a hoist including multiple fixed speeds and a low speed range which is incrementally variable throughout the range. The control means provides distinct voltage levels which correspond to fixed motor speeds, the highest voltage corresponding to the maximum or full speed of the motor. Manual switch means switch into these fixed speeds or into the variable low speed range when the system is either in the hoist or lowering mode for respectively lifting or lowering a load in place.A quick response circuit is connected into the system for a predetermined time duration after the system is switched into any of the speed positions except the maximum speed position.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a sound-activated device which is adapted to operate rotary loads, such as a turntable, a circular display, a suspended mobile and/or a fan. The device includes a power supply, an electric motor connected to the power supply and to the rotary load. A sound-activated circuit is coupled to the power supply and electric motor for causing the rotary load to operate when sound having a value in excess of a predetermined level is detected.The circuit includes a sound transducer coupled to a signal processing and conditioning unit. A threshold audio sensitivity control is associated with the processing unit for establishing the predetermined level. A timer triggering circuit is coupled to the processing unit and is activated when the threshold is exceeded and then generates a timer trigger signal. The timer trigger circuit receives the trigger signal and is activated in response thereto for a preset time.

Abstract: A tee and ball stick device for use by golf players having back problems or difficulty bending over, and the stick device is utilized for inserting the tee in the ground and positioning the golf ball thereon, retrieving the tee, whether embedded in the ground or lying loose on the ground, and also retrieving the ball.

Abstract: A candle having a plurality of tabs securely positioned with a heat sensitive adhesive on the outside of the candle at various levels therealong. When the candle is burning at the level where the tab is located, the tab becomes detachable and may be pulled away from the candle for revealing a message previously hidden by the tab.

Abstract: A candle lamp including securing means for removably attaching a container to a socket. The securing means includes grooves formed in the container for receiving tongues protruding from the inside of a socket. Fingers also protrude inside the socket for gripping the tapered bottom portion of the container. A rib extends outward in the socket for preventing containers smaller than the proper container from being seated upright in the socket. The socket cooperating with the container includes an air circulating pathway for safeguarding the lamp from a harmful build up of heat.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for securing a container to a base. Various bases may be used with a single container or various containers may be used with a single base. The container includes a plurality of spaced apart tongues extending outward therefrom and are received in grooves formed in retainers mounted on the inside of the base. The retainers include downward inclining edges on opposite sides of the groove.

Abstract: A variable speed motor control system for controlling the vertical speed of a hoist. An electro-mechanical brake means locks the hoist load in place when the system is off or when the motor speed is set at a zero speed setting. A quick response circuit is connected into the system for a predetermined time duration after the system is switched from a zero speed to any speed setting (high or low speed), to enable the motor to quickly gain control over the load and prevent the load from slipping as the motor accelerates to the set speed after the brake is released. An initial delay timer is turned on when electrical power is first connected into the system, to prevent transfer of electrical power to the motor and to prevent release of the brake, for a predetermined period of time. A hoist (up-down) electro-mechanical contactor connects electrical power from a source to a thyristor static switch.

Abstract: A craft kit and method for forming "thin film" shapes or forms. The kit includes various parts for forming a multitude of different solid configurations, which are dipped into film producing solution for deriving "thin film" planar shapes determined by the solid configuration. A bubble forming tool, which may include a bubble generator and a bubble sucker, is used to provide three dimensional thin film configurations determined by the solid configuration and the thin film shapes. For example, a cube configuration will enable substantially cube shaped bubbles to be formed in the thin film planar shapes.