Abstract: An article of jewelry consists of first and second lengths of electrically conductive wire with a light emitting diode connected across a first set of the free ends of the wire lengths. A restraining diode is connected across the lengths of wire in close proximity to but inwardly of the first set of free ends. The restraining diode is electrically connected in opposition to the current flow through the light emitting diode. A linear integrated oscillator circuit and a low voltage power source are connected across the other set of free ends of the lengths of wire to provide the flashing circuit for the light emitting diode.

Abstract: A material for use in forming garment waistbands, is constituted by an assembly of strips comprising a central strip serving for anti-slip, decorative or stiffening purposes and two facing strips stitched along respective marginal portions of the central strip. A method for making the material in a continuous operation is also disclosed.

Abstract: An extension platform for a beam balance scale and the combination of such a platform with a beam balance scale. The extension platform includes a generally planar upper surface and a lower surface having a grid of reinforcing ribs formed thereon subdividing the lower surface into a plurality of compartments. The lower surface is given a seating projection which depends therefrom and is configured and dimensioned to snap in place over the peripheral rim of the load-receiving platform of a beam balance scale of preselected size. The beam balance scale is thus rendered more accurate when used in the weighing of fibrous low bulk density materials.

Abstract: Superfly game apparatus includes a simulated building structure having four side walls and a roof. A scaffold is carried by each side wall and a simulated helicopter is rotatably carried by the roof. A set of playing pieces is provided each of which is configured to represent a human figure and each of which is positionable at various elevational levels along a corner of the simulated building structure. Each of the corners of the simulated building structure are given retaining elements cooperable with the playing pieces for retaining such pieces. The game apparatus also includes elements which are manually operable to impart vertical movement to the playing pieces to move the pieces upwardly along the corners of the structure.

Abstract: An inventory control board includes a housing in which a series of front-to-rear spaced transparent sections are provided. A series of slots are formed in the housing beneath the transparent sections, and a series of shafts corresponding in number to the number of slots are rotatably mounted in the housing each such shaft being laterally spaced from and in alignment with one of the slots. Each shaft carries a pair of drums for rotation therewith, and windows are located in the housing above each of the drums to afford visual access to indicia carried by the drums.

Abstract: A safety device for lawn mowers includes an elongated frame assembly having a pair of laterally spaced leg elements connected by a bight section. A plurality of ground anchoring elements depend from the bight section and are adapted to be selectively affixed in the ground to prevent rolling of the mower. The device includes clamping plates for fixedly securing the assembly to the handle of a lawn mower in angular relation thereto such that the ground anchoring elements are out of contact with the ground during normal operation of the mower and the mower is pivotable upon its rear wheels in an emergency to thereby shift said leg elements into a position substantially perpendicular to the ground and drive the ground anchoring elements into the ground to prevent rolling of the mower.

Abstract: A sheetrock hole puncher and nail setter includes an impact tool and a cutting tool adapted to be releasably secured thereto. The impact tool is given an elongated shank having an enlarged head at one end adapted to receive impact blows and a cutting tool-receiving nail set head at the other end. The nail set head is formed in its lower surface with a central annular threaded recess. A cutting tool has a threaded section at one end threadable into the threaded recess of the impact tool to releasably secure the cutting tool thereto and has a hollow cylindrical cutting edge at its other end.

Abstract: A sheet-and-bib combination includes a sheet of water-repellant material of sufficient size to cover a standard size hospital bed which is provided with a longitudinally extending central adhesive strip. A disposable bib is secured to said strip of adhesive material by means of a cooperable like adhesive strip and extends upwardly from the sheet material.

Abstract: An emergency kit for simultaneously equalizing the inflation pressure in the four tires of a motor vehicle and in the spare tire thereof. Four lengths of flexible tubing are interconnected by tee couplings. One end of three of such lengths of tubing is given a coupling for connection with the inflation valve of a tire whereas the other length of coupling has such a coupling at each end. A foot operable diaphragm pump is connected in one length of tubing. SUBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to kits for equalizing the pressure in and inflating the tires of a motor vehicle. More particularly the invention relates to a kit for simultaneously equalizing the pressure in all four tires and in the spare tire and for increasing the inflation tire in the four tires.Devices for equalizing the pressure in the tires of a motor vehicle and for transferring inflation air from a spare tire to one or more deflated tires of a motor vehicle have been known heretofore.

Abstract: A water heating system includes a boiler which is connected with a source of water supply for receiving water under pressure. An exhaust flue is connected to the boiler for the discharge of gaseous products of combustion. A pair of concentrically arranged coils is positioned within the exhaust flue and is connected with the conduit feeding water to the boiler. A recycle loop is thus provided for withdrawing a minor portion of the water being fed to the boiler and for recycling same at a higher temperature to the feed conduit. The water circulates within the loop by natural connection.

Abstract: A safety device consists essentially of at least one octagonal plate which is provided on the opposed faces thereof with a luminous or light-reflective material. Each such plate is given connecting means cooperable to detachably secure the device to a selected object such as a garment worn by a person, an umbrella carried by such person or a collar worn by a pet animal. In one of the preferred forms of the invention the device includes a pair of plates connected integrally along adjacent edges by a living hinge. In such form the device is preferably made of a synthetic plastics material and is molded in a single step.

Abstract: A jumping toy includes a base member which is surmounted by a simulated animal or insect. A clockwork is connected through a gear train with a movable shaft which carries a spring-biased thrust rod. The movable shaft mounts a gear which is maintained in engagement with a fixed gear rack. Activation of the clockwork urges the thrust rod against the bias of the spring, and another gear carried by the movable shaft is cyclically engaged and disengaged by a sector gear and caused cyclical oscillation of the thrust rod and the development of sufficient force against a support surface to cause the toy to jump upwardly of the surface.

Abstract: A combination gaff and boat hook includes a rigid longitudinal handle element and a gaff element affixed thereon. A rigid enclosure conforming generally to the shape of the gaff element is adapted to sheath the gaff element and be affixed to the handle element. The enclosure, when in position sheathing the gaff serves as a boat hook.

Abstract: A bread storage and dispensing device consisting essentially of a housing which is provided with front and rear doors and a bread ejecting mechanism. The housing contains an inclined bread supporting surface in the interior, and the ejector mechanism includes a rotatable shaft which, upon rotation, ejects a slice of bread positioned closest to the front door and automatically positions itself between the next two slices of bread so that upon rotation of the shaft another slice of bread is ejected from the device. The bread supporting surface within the housing is inclined at an acute angle relative to the horizontal so that the slices of bread are stored in substantially upright position.

Abstract: A programmable piano has a keyboard in which each of the keys has a transparent window and a rotatable roller is mounted beneath the keyboard such that the surface of the roller directly beneath each of the keys is visible through the transparent window thereof. A sheet of music is carried by the roller and has a progression of notes thereon which are representative of a musical composition. A motor drives the roller and thereby presents to the windows of the keys in proper order and at a regulated rate the progression of notes so that a person can play the musical composition by manipulation of the keys selectively in accordance with the notes which appear in the windows.

Abstract: A signaling interval timer includes a hollow unitary housing having a peripheral slot therein. A sealed flexible hollow elongated bag filled with a viscous liquid is affixed within the housing adjacent to the slot. A spiral coil spring is mounted within the housing and is provided at its outer end with an arm adapted to move along a predetermined path across a surface of the elongated bag. Pressure regulating means are provided for varying the pressure which the arm exerts upon the elongated bag. Signal means are provided for generating an audible signal when the arm moves to a predetermined position along the path.

Abstract: Apparatus for walking on water includes a pair of buoyant pontoons adapted to support a person afloat in water and balancing means for the person. The pontoons are pivotably interconnected by transverse stabilizers consisting essentially of a pair of elongated slotted members. Bolts or studs are provided on the pontoons dimensioned to permit same to slide within the slots of each member. A transversely extending paddle element is mounted at the bottom of the pontoons and is pivotable substantially 90.degree. from a substantially vertical position to a rearward substantially horizontal position.