Abstract: A tube alignment bracket for mounting on or shaped integrally with the seed distribution tube of a seed planter to align multiple planter insecticide tubes in close proximity to, and in a vertical plane with, the discharge opening of the seed distribution tube and insure that liquid insecticide or fungicide dispensed through the insecticide tubes are deposited in a furrow in close proximity to seeds expelled from the seed distribution tube. In a preferred embodiment the tube alignment bracket is characterized by an elongated, I beam-shaped leg plate strengthened by a pair of braces, one end of which leg plate extends from a bracket plate which is slotted and is strapped to or formed integrally with the seed distribution tube. The leg plate is fitted with at least one pair of openings or a slot to receive and position the insecticide tubes in close, fixed proximity with respect to the discharge opening of the seed distribution tube.

Abstract: A sewage effluent disposal system for receiving sewage from a home or business location, treating the sewage in a primary treatment plant and facilitating the flow of treated effluent by gravity from the treatment plant into a holding tank having a secondary treatment system. The finally-treated effluent is pumped from the holding tank by means of a float-controlled pump apparatus, wherein the float is set to allow the submersible pump to operate when the effluent in the holding tank has reached a preselected high level and the pump motor is cut off when the effluent level is lowered to a preselected low level. A timer is provided in the effluent pump circuit to facilitate pumping at selected time intervals from the holding tank through a dual filter unit and from the dual filter unit into a drip field manifold and drip lines buried in the ground. The effluent flow is returned through a return manifold to the filter system when it is desired to flush the drip lines.

Abstract: A dispensing system and apparatus for introducing contrast media intravascularly during catheterization procedures, which apparatus includes connected segments of tubing that serve as a flow path into the vascular system. A spike is provided at one end of a first segment of the tubing for "spiking" a bottle of contrast media. A stopcock is also provided in the first segment of tubing and a luer lock fitting is attached to the stopcock for connecting a second segment of tubing to the stopcock. A top check valve is provided in the second segment of tubing, which extends from the stopcock. A bottom check valve is provided in the second segment of tubing spaced from the first check valve and a bottom stopcock is also provided in the second segment of tubing below the bottom check valve. A third length of IV tubing projects from the bottom stopcock and receives a second luer lock fitting for securing the bottom end of the third length of IV tubing to a conventional manifold.

Abstract: An automatic stem cutting apparatus which is designed to analyze and rapidly process full-sized substantially tree-length stems into logs, poles or other segments for further processing in pole mills, sawmills, plywood plants and the like. The stems may be scanned by an optical device and the physical characteristics of the scanned stem are either loaded into a programmable logic controller or sent to a computer connected to the programmable logic controller for determining the optimum value of the segments which can be cut from a stem. The programmable logic controller orchestrates positioning of multiple, linearly-adjustable saw carriages or modules and on-board saw blades to optimize cutting of the stem into the segments. After being scanned, the stems are sequentially transferred to a loading apparatus which positions each stem for subsequent loading onto the saw carriages.

Abstract: Dice and craps stick jewelry which includes a dice bracelet, a dice ring, a dice and craps stick belt buckle, a craps stick ring, a single-loop craps stick bracelet or ring, a dice and craps stick pendant, dice and craps stick earrings, a dice and craps stick tie tack, a dice and craps stick barrette, dice and craps stick shirt studs, a ring base charm bracelet, dice and craps stick cuff links, a craps stick offset ring, a dice and craps stick money clip, a dice and craps stick button cover, a dual craps stick pendant, a bezel disc craps stick pendant, a dice and craps stick charm and a craps stick pin. The dice and craps stick jewelry are each characterized by one or more miniature die attached to the dice contact leg of a miniature craps stick, the stick handle of which may be shaped in a spiral, as in the dice bracelet and dice ring or elongated, as in other dice and craps stick jewelry disclosed in the invention.

Abstract: A powdered insecticide bait composition which includes powdered dry pet food, powdered pyrethrin or pyrethroid and boric acid killing ingredients and a powdered clay drying agent. A method for preparing the composition, including the steps of grinding the dry pet food into a powder, adding the powdered pyrethrin and boric acid killing ingredients to the pet food granules and thoroughly mixing the ingredients. The resulting powdered mixture can be sprinkled around the baseboards of a structure to kill roaches or other scavenging insects and on ant mounds to kill ants, including fire ants. An additional step in preparing the composition includes a powdered oil-soak type clay drying agent to the mixture to maintain the mixture in a dry, fine, flowable powder.

Abstract: A cantilever-weighted golf putter which is characterized by an elongated putter head having a rounded bottom and sides and a flat top, with a longitudinal heel bore and toe bore provided in the heel and toe, respectively, of the putter head. A pair of threaded plugs fitted with a central opening and a recessed area communicating with the central opening are threaded into the heel bore and toe bore, respectively, for receiving bolts, such that the bolt heads are recessed in the recessed areas of the plugs and the threaded bolt shanks extend into the heel bore and toe bore, respectively. Each of the bolts is fitted with internally-threaded weights threadably secured in place on the bolts by means of nuts, such that the multiple weight system on each bolt is mounted in cantilever relationship in the heel bore and toe bore, respectively, of the putter head, without touching the heel and toe bore walls.

Abstract: A holder for holding a toothpaste pump dispenser and toothbrushes is provided. The holder has a base which is mounted to a vertical wall. A cup is coupled to the base so as to extend out from the wall. The cup receives and holds a toothpaste dispenser therein. The cup has an upper edge which permits a dispenser nozzle of the toothpaste dispenser to be operated so that toothpaste may be dispensed from the nozzle while the dispenser is located in the cup. Toothbrush mounts are also coupled to the base extending away from the wall. The toothbrush mounts receive and support toothbrushes on the holder.

Abstract: A flexible coupling having quick-disconnect coupling hubs for connecting a drive shaft to an adjacently-aligned driven shaft and transmitting torsion from the drive shaft to the driven shaft responsive to rotation of the drive shaft, while accommodating misalignment of the shafts with respect to each other. In a preferred embodiment a cylindrical hub is slidably, adjustably mounted on each shaft by a key. An annular coupling flange is removably secured on each hub by a key, ALLEN screws or a snap ring. Each coupling flange receives the corresponding end of a resilient, elastomeric flexible connector which spans the coupling flanges to transmit torsion from the drive shaft to the driven shaft while accommodating misalignment of the shafts as the drive shaft is rotated.

Abstract: An inflatable saddle support apparatus which is characterized in a first preferred embodiment by an inflatable saddle bladder that fits beneath a saddle blanket on a horse and serves to equalize the pressure applied by a saddle and rider to a horse. The inflated saddle bladder is shaped to effectively fill the voids between the saddle and the horse and one or more felt or alternative pads may be positioned on the inflation chamber or chambers of the saddle bladder or on the saddle blanket to dissipate heat and optionally, to form pockets, and the saddle bladder may be positioned in the pockets. Alternatively, the saddle bladder, with or without felt pads, may be slipped inside a pair of fleece pockets attached to the saddle blanket. The saddle blanket and saddle bladder, with or without the felt pads and fleece panels, are then placed on a horse to receive a saddle.

Abstract: A balancing skid for a tree harvesting machine, which balancing skid is designed to mount adjacent to the cutting assembly beneath the cutting frame of the tree harvesting machine and spaced from the existing blade skid to balance the cutting assembly horizontally and facilitate more accurate and cleaner horizontal cuts of the trees being harvested, with minimum blade warp and tooth damage. The balancing skid includes a steel skid plate characterized by a substantially horizontal plate base and a plate skid extending upwardly from one end of the base plate in angular relationship and terminating in a skid nose. The plate base and plate skid are welded to a base connector and a skid connector, respectively, and the base connector and skid connectors are, in turn, welded to the cutting frame or undercarriage of the tree harvesting machine to securely mount the skid plate on the tree harvesting machine.

Abstract: An inflatable saddle support apparatus which is characterized in a first preferred embodiment by an inflatable saddle bladder that fits beneath a saddle and serves to equalize the pressure applied by the saddle and rider to a horse. In a most preferred embodiment of the invention the saddle bladder is shaped to effectively fill the voids between the saddle and the horse and is attached to a felt pad by a seam or by means of loop-pile fasteners. A segment of a conventional saddle blanket is first placed on the horse and receives the saddle bladder, with the felt pad positioned on top of the saddle bladder. The saddle blanket is then folded over the felt pad to receive a saddle. The saddle bladder may be inflated without dismounting by squeezing an inflation bulb which communicates with the inflation chamber of the saddle bladder to provide a selected degree of pressure equalization between the saddle and the horse.

Abstract: A removable camouflage primarily for hunting and military vehicles, which removable camouflage is characterized in a first preferred embodiment by a flexible, elastomeric magnetic panel having a selected camouflage pattern provided thereon. The camouflage panel is designed to magnetically attach to a steel surface such as the panels of a truck or other vehicle to facilitate quick and easy camouflaging of the vehicle without damaging or altering the paint on the vehicle. In another preferred embodiment the removable camouflage includes multiple, irregularly-shaped camouflage plates, also constructed of a magnetic material having a selected camouflage pattern thereon and capable of being attached to the steel surfaces of a vehicle to camouflage the vehicle. The camouflage pattern can be imprinted on the flexible magnetic material itself or on a vinyl overlay laminated on the flexible magnetic material.