Abstract: A blanket elevation apparatus is provided for elevating bedding away from the feet of a bed occupant. The blanket elevation apparatus is functional with a traditional bed to adjustably position the bedding thereof relative to its associated mattress. The blanket elevation apparatus includes a base frame retainer adapted to be slidably positioned between the upper mattress and the lower box spring. A bedding elevator includes leg members which slidably engage a pair of leg tubes of the base frame retainer so as to support bedding in spaced relation to the upper mattress.

Abstract: A vertically disposed transparent storage volume is affixed to a reservoir radially extended from the storage volume container sidewall and has a recessed opening covered by a pivoting enclosure with a handle.

Abstract: A device is provided for capturing complete analog motion, rather than digital events. A beam of columnated light, generated from a laser emitting diode, it directed at a clear, rotatable ball bearing having a series of reflecting indicia within the surface of the ball bearing. The reflection of columnated light off of these indicia makes the analog motion of the ball bearing a capturable, optical event. A sensor reads through the clear ball bearing and converts this motion into memory. The raw data then goes into the temporary RAM, which holds all excess data as other date is streamed into the microprocessors. Those processors change the raw data into digital code, which can then be understood and translated by most modern personal computers. The digital code can then be stored in the unit's non-volatile RAM, where it remains until it is uploaded into a PC resident software program.

Abstract: A basketball shooting training device is provided for training a player to use the proper upper torso alignment and relative leg position when shooting a basketball by maintaining the shooter's back and head, from buttocks to the top of the head in vertical alignment, at a 90° angle with respect to the floor. Also, the invention forces the use of the legs in the set shot for developing novice players' skills. The support rod removably attaches around the forehead via an elastic, adjustable forehead strap attached to an upper end of the rod. The rod continues down the neck and spine, and concludes at the buttocks region. A feet immobilizing apparatus is attached at a lower end of the support rod so as to maintain a player's feet in proper position during consecutive basketball shots.

Abstract: A motor vehicle window weather shield is disclosed, comprised of a base and an awning. The awning is slidably engages the base and is designed to extend from the base, over a window on a motor vehicle. The awing may be locked into one of several positions relative to the base. The base is releasably secured to the hood of a motor vehicle via magnets.

Abstract: A universal, quick connect, reciprocating saw attachment for electric drills is disclosed, designed as an adapter that converts a power rotary drill into a reciprocating saw. The present invention converts the rotary action of a drill into the necessary reciprocating action to power a saw blade. The present invention adapts to the housing of various cordless drills and provides for a connection of a steel shank to the drill chuck. A gear box with a reciprocating mechanism inside the housing then provides a coupling to a saw blade to provided the necessary cutting action of a conventional reciprocating saw. Additionally, there are buttons that are designed to expand in and out to tighten the chuck which holds the adapter. The housing is made of a heavy duty impact resistant plastic with the associated gears and reciprocating mechanism made from hardened steel.

Abstract: A storm sewer filtering apparatus is provided having a filter bag forming a rectangularly shaped substrate retaining volume. A flat bottom surface remains at the bottom of the filter bag and forms the majority of the filtering surface. Geotextile fabric forms a filtering media and incorporates a plurality of woven webbing reinforcement straps to provide additional strength to the finished filter bag. The woven webbing is affixed to the geotextile filtering media by conventional stitching methods, and extends beyond the edge of the respective sidewall for attachment to a drain grate. Rigidly affixed to each terminal end of the attachment strap is a retaining block that is linearly elongated and made of a rigid material, such as wood, metal, or hard plastic.

Abstract: A portable, gas-powered, general purpose, pneumatic transport device is disclosed, comprising a pneumatic transfer system in which a gas powered engine is used to drive a high-volume blower system.

Abstract: A clasp is affixed to the underside of a barrette body. The barette body supports a reusable adhesive tape on its upper surface. At least one ornamental appendage includes a smooth surface attractive to the adhesive tape, wherein the ornamental appendage is releasably connectable to the barrette body.

Abstract: A small computer unit is disclosed that is installable in any standard vending machine that dispenses a product that, by law, is restricted to adult use only, such as cigarette or beer vending machines. An insertion slot is placed on the vending machine to receive the driver's license, and an optical reader then reads the date. A microprocessor then calculates the individuals age based upon the difference between the birth date on the driver's license and the current date, which is maintained by an internal clock. A diverter switch in communication with the coin slot and the coin return is then positioned based upon the user's age. If the user is under a predetermined age, usually either 18 or 21 years old, then the diverter switch directs the coins to pass directly to the coin return, thereby preventing dispensing of product. If the user is of legal age, the diverter switch allows coins to pass into the vending machine in order to operate in a normal conventional manner.

Abstract: A pipe vice transportation dolly having a one-piece faceplate which is rigid and stable, and primary and secondary support arms to sustain the pipe vice while providing stability and balance as well. Two wheels protrude from either side and enable it to move the pipe vice about. A face plate is generally triangular and is situated between the wheels with the main support arm centered in the peak of the triangle, and two protruding pipes, secondary support arms, on each end of the plate which attach to the pipe vice. A rectangular handle is situated on top and center of the faceplate.

Abstract: A nail polish bottle includes a threaded upper throat and a cap having internal threads for threadingly engaging the throat of the bottle. The cap supports an elongated applicator brush shaft which terminates in an applicator brush. The applicator brush shaft is slidingly retained within the cap such that the brush shaft can be slidingly extended downward into the nail polish bottle.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a continuous length of wire is shaped to include a pair of interlocking hooks, one each located at the end of a holding prong, and disposed outward. The prong extension traverses the inner side of a pan lid, and is of such a length as to allow the interlocking hooks at one end to protrude under any pan lid lip. The prong extension terminates at the bottom in a retaining hook and a catch notch. The catch notches are connected via a horizontal extension.

Abstract: A stiff supportive covering with an attached net-like material that forms a tent-like enclosure for protection from flying insects when the stiff supportive covering is positioned atop a conventional umbrella in an open position and the net-like material is extended to the ground. The stiff supportive covering is preferably a circular-shaped plastic material and defines a relatively small circular opening permitting passage therethrough of the uppermost end of the conventional portable umbrella's supporting pole. The net-like material is attached about the circumference of the covering and has a length sufficient to extend to the ground. The net-like material has a plurality of weights attached at a lower edge thereby to retain the net-like material in contact with the ground.

Abstract: A sun visor glare reducing extension for incorporation within a vehicle's sun visor is disclosed having a three sided rigid frame capable of being incorporated within a vehicle's sun visor. The frame has a back frame member pivotally affixed to a pair of generally parallel leg segments at each end. Each leg segment forms a "U" shaped retaining channel. A glare shield slidably retained within the "U" shaped retaining channels, and is deployable in a linear manner from the edge of an otherwise conventional sun visor.

Abstract: A structure movement monitoring and emergency alarm system is disclosed utilizing a convention surveyor's laser transit. The transit is leveled and positioned to "shoot" across a structure that requires emergency monitoring, such as a building wall. The vertical reference position being established by the light beam, a video camera system is utilized to maintain a real-time image of the monitored area through the telescope of the transit. Using a computer for comparing, monitoring, and alarming, this visual image is digitized and referenced with a comparison grid. At regular intervals, a new visual image is compared to the reference grid to determine the location of the structure, as well as any relative movement from the reference position. Audio and visual alarms can then be activated immediately upon the determination that the position of the monitored structure has changed past acceptable limits.