Abstract: Presented is a safety attachment for a chain saw that is selectively attachable or detachable from the guide blade of the chain saw to provide a deflector that projects below the lower reach of the chain and functions to intercept small diameter flexible branches that are drawn rearwardly toward the operator by the chain.

Abstract: Presented is a random character selector device having a heptahedron-shaped body portion displaying seven facets arranged symmetrically about a central longitudinal axis. Seven different sets of indicia related to numerical values from one (1) to seven (7) are marked on or embedded within the heptahedron-shaped body portion so that each numerical value is visible on or through at least one associated facet of the heptahedron body portion. The heptahedron-shaped random character selector is rolled on a flat surface and comes to rest on one of the flat facets. One of the indicia sets is displayed diametrically on the top of the selector device.

Abstract: Presented is a permanent wave rod formed from an elongated elastically flexible synthetic resinous body devoid of embedded bendable wire and symmetrical about its longitudinal axis and having push-to-engage and pull-to-disengage cooperable fastener elements associated with opposite ends whereby a tress of hair may be spirally wound on the elongated body and the opposite ends engaged to form the elongated body into an ovate configuration to retain the tress of hair on the rod body.

Abstract: Presented is a universal integral ski control system including a base member on which is mounted a drag control probe assembly including probes that are selectively displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position in which the control probes extend past the running surface of the ski so as to project into the snow on opposite sides of the ski when the skis are in use. The probe assembly is manipulable by the skier for selectively effecting displacement of the drag control probes into either a retracted position or extended position. The base is universally applicable in that it may be integrally incorporated into a ski boot and thus be available for use when the ski boots are donned and the skier steps into the ski bindings, or it may be incorporated integrally into the toe piece assembly of the bindings, or under the toe piece, or incorporated integrally into the ski itself.

Abstract: Presented is an internal combustion engine that utilizes horizontally opposed pistons operating in direct opposition to one another in axially aligned open ended cylinders suspended below a base plate and arranged generally symmetrically on opposite sides of a vertical plane coincident with the rotational axis of a longitudinally extending main power crankshaft also suspended for rotation below the base plate. A pair of auxiliary crankshafts are provided spaced on opposite sides of the vertical plane and having rotational axes that lie in a common plane below and parallel with the plane of the base plate and coincident with the longitudinal axis of the cylinders. A cam shaft is provided to be driven by at least one of the auxiliary crankshafts in timed sequence with linear displacement of the pistons and operation of poppet-type intake and exhaust valves actuated by the cam shaft to admit a fuel mixture into the combustion chamber defined by the juxtaposed heads of the pistons.

Abstract: A monolithic bathtub structure incorporates vertical support columns that in one aspect are integral with the bathtub and which can be secured directly to the stud framing of the cubicle in which the bathtub is installed. The bathtub structure includes a suspension beam incorporating a locking mechanism to prevent inadvertent release of the access panels from the assembly, yet the locking mechanism may be adjusted to permit removal of the access panels. In other aspects of the invention, the suspension beam, including the panel locking mechanism, and the support columns may be independently manufactured as component parts to be assembled by the purchaser to form a bathtub enclosure. The monolithic bathtub structure is capable of formation from an appropriate synthetic resinous material, as are the support columns.

Abstract: A convertible ring binder incorporates front and back covers that are detachable one from the other to enable exchange of the covers for new or different covers. Hook and loop material is utilized to effect detachable attachment of the covers. In another aspect, the ring structure utilized to store paper in the binder is detachably secured to the spine of a loose-leaf ring binder.

Abstract: A contact for circuit board socket includes a planar conductor having an elongated base with oppositely spaced ends. A fulcrum leg is formed on one end of the base and has a cut-out space extending from outermost edge to the inside middle portion of the base so as to make the fulcrum leg more flexible. A contact leg is formed on the other end of the base and has a cut-out space extending lengthwise thereof between first and second parallel and spaced apart planar beam sections. The end of the base sections remote from the base are joined and the cut-out space extends to the middle portion of the base but does not communicate with that of the fulcrum leg. The conductor furthermore provides a stop means at the side of the contact leg, which cooperates with a similar stop means at the outer portion of the fulcrum leg to form a pair of stop means.

Abstract: A dry-erase message board that can be vertically displayed on the interior surface of vehicle windows utilizing suction cups to initially secure the board to the vehicle window and having hook and pile pads between the board and the suction cups enabling the message board to be temporarily detached from the suction cups so that any desired message can be written, displayed, erased, or changed on the board and then reattached via the hook and pile pads to the suction cups still attached to the vehicle window. On the backside of the dry-erase board are additional hook and pile strips securing several dry-erase markers of different colors and a dry-erase board eraser.

Abstract: Presented is a portable catapult device for hurling a succession of simulated baseballs for the purpose of affording novices in the game of baseball an opportunity to swing at the simulated baseball to thereby increase their proficiency at batting. The device includes a base on which is mounted a carriage that is reciprocable by engagement with an endless chain, and a sling mounted on the base through use of elastic bands selectively connected to and disconnected from one end of the reciprocable carriage so that the elastic bands are stretched a predetermined amount and when released carry a ball-impelling member that engages the ball and impels the ball from the device at a predetermined velocity and in a predetermined trajectory that carries the ball toward the batter.

Abstract: A doll structure is provided which incorporates a mass of material in selected parts of the doll body to impart to the selected part of the doll a weight factor approximately equivalent to the weight factor of the corresponding part in a human child of approximately the same size. Mats of unoriented filaments are arranged in relation to the weight producing mass or masses to provide bulk and girth to the parts, while selected layers of a soft and pliant elastically compressible material are applied to provide a compressibility to the doll parts substantially equivalent to the compressibility of the corresponding part of a human child. The doll body or its independent parts is covered with a layer of material that simulates the "feel" of human tissue.

Abstract: An apparatus for straightening the cylindrical side walls of cans that have been inadvertently bent so as to enable salvage of the food product contained within the can by the application of appropriate labels to the cylindrical side walls of the can includes a base member on which the can is supported with one end of the can anchored so as to prevent its movement in relation to the base member while the opposite end of the can is grasped in appropriate jaws to enable the application of a tensive force to the cylindrical side wall so as to straighten such side walls and eliminate dents formed therein.

Abstract: Presented is a universal adapter ring for use in interconnecting a camera of the single lens reflex type to an optical device in a manner that maintains the alignment of the optical axes of the camera and optical device and secures the two together. Sets of coaxially arranged threads are formed on the spaced faces of the ring, and a resiliently deformable spring-steel band is coaxially arranged within the ring in association with adjustable screws that may be digitally manipulated to deform the spring-steel band into tight engagement with the cylindrical eyepiece of an optical device. A centrally apertured protective shield plate is also provided extending diametrically across the adapter ring to form an abutment against which the optical device may abut surrounding the aperture to prevent the optical device from impinging on the lens of the camera, or dropping into the camera when the lens is removed and for preventing stray light from entering the camera.

Abstract: Presented is a soft-pack tote bag for carrying flytying materials, tools and equipment. The tote bag constitutes a main receptacle having handles for ease in carrying, and within contains three additional auxiliary receptacles used for storing materials such as feathers in a first one of the auxiliary receptacles, tools of various kinds in a second auxiliary receptacle and a fly-tying vise with associated accessories in a third auxiliary receptacle. Additionally, a detachable dubbing panel is provided that serves to store a variety of dubbing furs and miscellaneous materials in a compartmentalized fashion.

Abstract: Presented is a golf ball and golf tee support structure that also limits the depth to which a tee may be inserted into the ground, thereby adjusting the elevation of the tee above the ground and providing a platform for the golf ball that is the proper elevation to meet the needs of the particular golfer. The structure includes a tubular support that accepts either a tee, or a ball without use of a tee, and which is provided with annular grooves around its outer periphery to facilitate cutting the tubular member to whatever height is best suited to the golfer. A flat ground engaging plate integral with one end of the tubular member restricts the depth to which a tee may be plunged into the ground. In a second aspect of the invention, sharpened prongs are provided on the underside of the flat plate that are adapted to be inserted into the ground when the device is set to aid in lateral stabilization of the device.

Abstract: The scratch prevention pan liner in one aspect includes a monolithic body having a configuration conforming to the inner non-stick coated surface of a unit of cookware, the monolithic body being formed with a recess in its upper surface to receive the bottom surface of a superposed cookware unit. In a second aspect, the liner is formed from a dish-shaped member provided with a central pad from which radiate ribs configured to form a recess within which a superposed unit of cookware may be nested. To align and retain the handles of multiple cookware units oriented in a common vertical plane, U-shaped members are provided to cradle and embrace such handles.

Abstract: The enclosure for protecting fresh-killed game against contamination includes bottom side and end walls pervious to air and a top wall impervious to fluids including air and liquids. It is suspended by its gabled top wall from a support member that extends through the enclosure and is itself supported horizontally above the ground by a pair of vertically upright members.

Abstract: Presented is a generally L-shaped pre-manufactured bracket designed for application to installed hanger rods in concrete buildings to provide a means of installing and supporting a cross-beam which, in turn, is utilized to support additional equipment, such as electrical conduits and pipes.

Abstract: A rubbing pedestal for cats includes a flat supporting base incorporating clamp blocks for releasably clamping an upwardly extending pedestal to the base. The pedestal is a flat rectangular member covered on both flat sides with a woven sisal material into which a cat may sink its claws. The opposite end of the pedestal from the base supports a platform which functions as an elevated perch for a cat. The base, pedestal and platform are releasably secured together by two pairs of clamp blocks.

Abstract: A device which may be inserted into the hydrant end of a conventional garden or water hose for the purpose of reinforcing that portion of the hose which is apt to be kinked or broken due to short bending of the hose at the hydrant end by tension imposed on the hose during use. The reinforcement device comprises a length of coiled resilient material having a resilient gasket mounted on one end thereof which may be inserted or removed from a hose at will.