Abstract: An apparatus (10) for sterilizing and transporting medical implements (52). A rectangular, cabinet-like, support structure (12) surrounds a self-contained sterilization system generally defined by a storage rack (58), a container-like collection vessel (34) and a tube-like fluid transport line (42). Storage rack (58) includes wet wells (46a) and dry wells (46b). Wet wells (46a) are filled with sterilization fluid, and medical implements (52) are immersed therein. Following sterilization, medical implements (52) are placed in dry wells (46b), for storage. Subsequently, the used sterilization fluid in wet wells (46a) can be drained through fluid transport line (42) into collection vessel (34). The apparatus (10) is transportable for easily sterilizing medical implements (52) at different locations.

Abstract: A wheelbarrow side wall extension apparatus (10) for attachment to a wheelbarrow (12) is disclosed herein. The apparatus (10) includes a flexible barrier (14) coupled between an upper rail (26) and a lower rail (28), the lower rail (28) being configured for coupling to the rim (36) of a wheelbarrow bin (12). A plurality of vertical support members (42) coupled between the upper rail (26) and the lower rail (28) rail add structural integrity to the apparatus (10). Each support member (42) is coupled to a corresponding reinforcement bracket (48) which provides lateral stability by abutting the walls (54) of a wheelbarrow bin (12). A tensioning device (56) draws the opposing sides (20, 22) of the flexible barrier (14) toward the inside of the wheelbarrow bin (12), thus insuring that the entire apparatus (10) remains firmly upon the wheelbarrow bin (12).

Abstract: An injection apparatus for delivering material from a first location to another location under pressure through a series of passages is disclosed herein. The injection apparatus is comprised of an injector body (10) which can be coupled to a pressurization means (50). The injector body (10) is comprised of top (12), middle (14) and bottom (18) plate-like members, the middle members (14) having linear indentations (16) chemically etched upon their surfaces, the linear indentations (16) creating a series of passages (40) upon stacking the members in precise order. The passages (40) serve as routes for delivering material from a first location to one or more other locations. The pressurization means (50) facilitates the movement of material throughout the injector body (10) of the present invention.

Abstract: A surface paving apparatus (10) and a method for using the apparatus is disclosed herein. The apparatus is comprised of a mesh material (12) having parallel ribs (14) attached, laid upon a surface to be paved. A paving material (16) with grooves (24) cut into its underside is then placed upon the mesh material (12) such that the ribs (14) on the mesh material (12) frictionally engage the grooves (24) on the paving material (16). The frictional engagement between the grooves (24) and ribs (14) is stable enough to render the paving surface laterally immovable from any direction. The surface paving apparatus (10) can also be disassembled and moved, should this be desired.

Abstract: A loose crown underreamer apparatus (10) for boring into earth and other materials includes a crown (28) loosely coupled to a bit shank (12). The loose coupling mechanism (34) employed in the present invention reduces the occurrence of friction welds occurring between crown (28) and bit shank (12). Coupling mechanism (34) employed in the present invention includes a plurality of deformable polyurethane retainer balls (36) disposed in shank sockets (38) and corresponding crown sockets (40). Coupling mechanism (34) employed in the present invention allows for crown (28) to be uncoupled and re-coupled to bit shank (12) at will.

Abstract: A golf practice apparatus (10) which automatically dispenses and tees golf balls (19) is disclosed herein. Depressing a foot pedal (41) coupled to a main shaft (42) actuates a reciprocating ball dispenser (50) which dispenses a single golf ball (19) to be teed upon a ball support (102). Releasing the foot pedal (41) causes an air cylinder (111) to raise the ball support (102) and teed golf ball (19) into a position for driving. The golf practice apparatus (10) of the present invention is characterized by its simplicity of function and ability to be transported by the average user.

Abstract: A multiple hand variation of the card game of Hi-Lo poker involving individual players being dealt six cards, the six cards being divided into a one-card high ranking hand, a two-card high ranking hand, and a three-card low ranking hand is disclosed. The cards in the three hands are ranked according to a hierarchy which ranks individual cards according to values placed upon each card and in addition, ranks combinations of cards according to an established criteria. The players must arrange the cards in the three hands so as to maximize their overall chances of having one or more winning hands when compared to a bank player's three hands. Each player's one-card, two-card and three-card hands are compared against the bank player's respective one-card, two-card and three-card hands to determine if the player wins the hand in which case the bank player pays the player, or if the player loses the hand, in which case the player forfeits its wager for the hand, or there is a tie.

Abstract: A multiple hand variation of the card game Twenty-One involving individual players being dealt five cards, the five cards being divided into a two-card front hand and a three-card back hand is disclosed. The cards in the front hand and the cards in the back hand are arranged to as to make the each hand have a numerical value as close to twenty-one as possible, without going over, while at the same time maximizing the value of the front hand in relation to the back hand so that the front hand has a numerical value closer to twenty-one, without exceeding twenty-one, than the back hand. The front hand and the back hand of a player is compared against the front hand and the back hand of a bank player, respectively, to determine if the player wins the hand, in which case the bank player pays the player, or if the player loses the hand, in which case the player forfeits its wager for the hand, or there is a tie.

Abstract: A liquid container having a threaded neck tapering into a non-slip palm rest opposite the finger grooves for easy handling. Both sides continue outward and down to the base which allows the container to stand freely. Within the container a partition means represented by an interior wall or a cavity starts at the base in the corner under the finger grooves and slants in an upward direction towards the neck creating two separate chambers. The top of the interior wall or cavity has a slight curve and an opening that allows the two chambers to communicate fluid there between.