Abstract: A process for constructing a building by forming a plurality of individual panels with each panel being of a length and height so as to constitute one wall or one roof section of the building, securing studding in a predetermined pattern to each of said individual panels, and assembling the insulated panels together in situ so as to construct a building having walls and a roof. Further, a means is provided for forming the wall of an insulated panel with the placement of studding in a predetermined pattern with said studding being laminated to the panel so as to form the basic wall structure.

Abstract: A device for removably securing a line or the like, said device having a base with at least one fastener integral therewith. The fastener has at least one wall extending outwardly therefrom and is, effectively, flexibly secured to the base with the wall terminating in a lip. In one configuration, the base has a ridge opposite the lip with the ridge and lip being substantially adjacent each other and a spike or serrated member which is secured within the fastener and extends in the direction of the lip and the ridge so that a lace or the like may be forced past the lip and ridge and be impaled by the spike, thereby retaining the lace in a fixed position. In a modification of the present invention, one or more walls may extend from the base with each wall terminating in a lip in opposed positions. Thus, the lips of the wall form the opening instead of the lip and ridge of the wall and base. The various modifications of the device are multifunctional in application.

Abstract: A collapsible stroller wherein the seat support frame, front frame, rear frame and handle are pivotally mounted together. A releasable locking device is provided for interconnecting all of the frame parts. A release bar is located near the bight of the handle for a one-handed release operation of the locking means. When folded, the release bar cooperates with the bight of the lower front frame through an aperture in a foot rest so as to form a composite carrying means whereby the folded stroller may be carried. The subject stroller further incorporates a two-piece rigid baby support assembly.

Abstract: An open-cycle air-conditioning apparatus including a rotatable heat exchanger wheel, a rotatable moisture transfer wheel, evaporative elements, and heating means disposed between the heat exchanger wheel and the transfer wheel wherein both wheels are constructed of spaced alternate layers of material mounted on a hub with means for forming a plurality of axial passages in the area between the layers. The moisture transfer wheel has an absorbent material alternating with a rigid polymeric material and the heat exchanger has rigid material of a low thermal conductivity, such as a rigid polymer forming both layers. In each instance, axial passages exist between the layers. Both wheels have outer semi-rigid rims and a plurality of rigid spokes secured to and extending radially from the hub, through the material and the rim for structurally strengthening the wheels and terminating in a threaded end with a cooperating nut for truing the wheel through adjustment of the nuts.

Abstract: A fishing rod holster having a flat base with belt attaching slots in its upper portion, a first rigid support loop hinged to one side of the lower portion of the base and an upwardly open substantially U-shaped rigid support hinged to the other side of the lower portion, the U-shaped rigid support being substantially nearer the belt line through said slots than is the first rigid support whereby the handle of the rod is supported by both supports, the distance between said supports being of a dimension sufficient to permit a fishing reel mounted on the butt to rest therebetween while the rod extends outwardly and upwardly from the person using the rod.

Abstract: An automobile booster seat for a child having a unitary seat portion and upwardly extending sidewalls and a tubular frame terminating above each of the sidewalls. Mating shields are slidably and rotatably mounted on the terminal ends of the frame above the sidewalls and are rotatable between a mating position in front of the occupant and a raised position above each of the sidewalls so as to facilitate placement and removal of the occupant. The shields are slidable between two positions so as to accommodate occupants of varying sizes. The shields are configured so as to provide an outer channel for accepting an automobile seat belt so as to maintain the seat firmly against the automobile seat when the seat belt is secured.

Abstract: Friction welding apparatus for joining a rotatable element to a fixed element by means of a continuous drive system including apparatus for precisely orienting the rotational position of the rotatable element relative to the fixed element. Control apparatus is provided terminating the applied rotational force after a predetermined number of rotations and allowing the rotatable element to enter a coast down welding stage for a predetermined period of time, after which time the coast down rotation is stopped and a final forge pressure is applied whereby the rotational position of the rotatable element is precisely located relative to the fixed element when weldment is complete.

Abstract: A protective cover is provided for a standard rectangular transformer connector bar and for pedestal bar connector having ports for cable installation and threaded boreholes in adjacent ninety degree planes. The cover comprises a translucent housing open at one end and closed at the other when used with the transformer bar connector, and closed at both ends when used as a pedestal bar connector. The cover has a plurality of internal aligning ribs having apertures therein which allow longitudinal passage of the connector bar therethrough. A plurality of parallel access ports through the housing extend longitudinally and are spaced from each other ninety degrees so as to be alignable with the installation ports and boreholes of the bar connector. Opposed flexible tines extend across each of the access ports from the edges thereof.

Abstract: A caddy for attachment to an ironing board for holding various implements as well as spray containers for starch or the like comprising a container having open multiple compartments and one upstanding wall which abuts against the outer face of the depending flange of the ironing board, and a spring biased clip pivotally attached to the back side of the upstanding wall with the upper end of the clip being biased against the inner wall of said flange whereby the caddy depends from said flange adjacent said ironing board. A pin cushion is secured to a portion of the outer face of the compartment and a loop for holding scissors is pivotally secured to another portion of the outer face of the compartment.

Abstract: A child's booster seat having two bases pivotally joined together with each base having seat indentations on opposite sides thereof, the depth of each seat being different from the depth of each of the other seats, whereby the seat provides selectively different heights for the occupant. A strap and buckle may be provided for securing said seat to an adult chair. A waist strap may also be provided for securing the child to the booster seat.

Abstract: A protective cover is provided for a standard rectangular transformer connector bar having ports for cable installation and threaded boreholes in adjacent ninety degree planes. The cover comprises a translucent housing open at one end and closed at the other with a plurality of internal aligning ribs having apertures therein which allow longitudinal passage of the connector bar therethrough. A plurality of parallel access ports through the housing extend longitudinally and are spaced from each other ninety degrees so as to be alignable with the installation ports and boreholes of the bar connector. Opposed flexible tines extend across each of the access ports from the edges thereof. The apertures in the ribs are geometrically configured so as to align the access ports with the installation ports and boreholes of the connector bar for either a right-hand or left-hand installation of the connector bar on the transformer stud.

Abstract: A variable venturi carburetor for an internal combustion engine in an automobile comprising means for insulating heat transmitted from a carburetor body to a fuel well defined in a main fuel jet of the carburetor. The heat insulating means is provided at the outside of the main fuel jet as surrounding the same.

Abstract: A unitary leg and foot protective device of soft energy absorbing material which may be worn by a human comprising a lower portion for covering the top and sides of the foot of the wearer, a middle portion for covering the front and sides of the ankle of the wearer and an upper portion covering the shin of the wearer.