Abstract: A slotted cap for a corner or support post of a fence, particularly a chain link or “Cyclone” (trademark) or “Hurricane” (trademark) fence. In a preferred embodiment, the slotted fence post cap includes a cylindrical cap wall which is mounted on the upper end of the vertical fence post, and a horizontal adjusting slot is fitted on one side and a fixed nipple is fitted on the opposite side of the cap wall. The fixed nipple receives the horizontal top rail of a fixed fence segment or run, and the adjusting slot is fitted with an adjustable nipple which receives the top rail of an adjustable fence segment or run in construction of the fence. The adjustable nipple is typically bolted to the cap wall at the adjusting slot, and the bolt can be loosened to facilitate adjustment of the adjustable nipple and attached adjustable fence segment into a selected angular relationship with respect to the fixed fence segment.

Abstract: A bird decoy for attracting predators, which decoy may be supported on a rod, a rod/spring combination or suspended from a limb or pole, with wings that selectively fold and flap up and down in life-like, actual and simulated flying, landing and take-off movements, the decoy simulating foraging, predator or waterfowl birds. In a first preferred embodiment the decoy is supported on the upper end of a spring which is secured to the upper end of an elongated support rod, the lower end of which support rod is typically inserted in the ground or in the bottom of a water body. The spring facilitates life-like simulated flying movements of the decoy to attract predators for photography, observation or hunting purposes. Alternatively, the decoy can be mounted directly on the stake itself, without using the spring. In a second embodiment, the decoy is constructed in the size and shape of a foraging, predator or waterfowl bird and is suspended from a limb or pole, for flying in a circle to attract the predators.

Abstract: A toy gun including a housing and a pair of drums rotatably mounted in the housing. Multiple drum splines provided on each of the drums mesh with the drum splines on the other drum, and a drive mechanism operably engages the drums for selectively rotating the drums. A bubble strip having a plurality of air bubbles can be advanced between the drums responsive to operation of the drive mechanism. The drums successively rupture the air bubbles, which simulates the firing of bullets, and create a repetitive popping sound which resembles the sound of rapid gunfire from an automatic gun.

Abstract: A load-bearing trailer dolly which connects a tongue-type boat, utility or other trailer to a towing vehicle and bears weight from the trailer during towing. In a preferred embodiment, the trailer dolly is characterized by an axle mounted on a pair of wheels and an axle mount upward-standing from the axle. A dolly frame height-adjustable on the axle mount by operation of a crank-operated threaded rod includes a forwardly-extending drawbar for attachment to the drawbar receptacle on the towing vehicle and a rearwardly-extending hitch bar fitted with a hitch ball for engaging the trailer tongue on the trailer. A shock-absorbing spring is fitted between the axle mount and the dolly frame for cushioning the dolly frame on the axle mount as the trailer is towed behind the towing vehicle.

Abstract: A dual band dishwasher clip which is suitable for retaining and preventing undesired movement of articles such as lightweight, typically plastic articles, in a dishwasher rack during operation of an automatic dishwasher. The dual band dishwasher clip includes a pair of dishwasher clip fasteners for engaging the dishwasher rack. An elastic band engages the dishwasher clip fasteners, and each of the dishwasher clip fasteners includes a rack-engaging mechanism for receiving the dishwasher rack and a pair of spaced-apart spacers provided on the rack-engaging mechanism and engaging the elastic band. The spacers define a pair of engaging band segments of the elastic band which extend between the dishwasher clip fasteners and engage and secure the articles in the dishwasher rack.

Abstract: A vertical pull apparatus for converting a vertical pulling motion to a horizontal pulling motion, which vertical pull apparatus typically includes a support for positioning in a generally vertical position. A cable-engaging mechanism is provided on the support, which cable-engaging mechanism engages a cable and defines a generally vertical cable segment and a generally horizontal cable segment in the cable. A first cable-gripping element and a second cable-gripping element on the support alternately and repeatedly grip and release the vertical cable segment of the cable. At least one of the cable-gripping elements is adapted for gripping and pulling the vertical cable segment of the cable along a vertical axis, such that the horizontal cable segment is pulled along a horizontal axis.

Abstract: A traverse carriage and operator arrangement for transversely adjusting the abrader unit or units of a mobile surface abrading apparatus. In a preferred embodiment the traverse carriage is mounted on a cross-member by means of rollers and is operated by a specially designed, fluid-operated cylinder horizontally oriented in the mobile surface abrading apparatus and attached to the traverse carriage and the apparatus frame for moving the traverse carriage along the cross-member and positioning the abrader unit a selected distance along the cross-member transverse to the longitudinal movement of the mobile surface abrading apparatus.

Abstract: Single-edged wood chipper blades which can be repeatedly removed from a wood chipper and sharpened, as needed, to prevent the need for disposing of multiple conventional blades over a prolonged period of repeated use. Each of the replaceable blades typically includes a blade mount base for engaging a rotary chipping head of the chipper, a clamp plate for engaging the blade mount base, and a blade body interposed between the blade mount base and the clamp plate. A blade edge is shaped in the front end of the blade body, and extends from between the blade mount base and the clamp plate. A blade babbitt is provided in the rear end of the blade body. Accordingly, the blade body can easily and repeatedly be removed from between the blade mount base and the clamp plate and sharpened, and again secured in place between the blade mount base and the clamp plate, as needed for optimum and economical operation of the chipper over a prolonged period.

Abstract: Animated decoys each having a flexible decoy body which is supported on a self-contained decoy movement device that imparts life-like movement to the decoy body. In a first preferred embodiment, the decoy body is formed of a flexible sheet material such as rubber or foam rubber, typically in the two-dimensional shape of a fowl, and includes an opening which inserts on a cylindrical collar provided on the decoy movement device. The decoy movement device is supported on the upper end of a tapered spring which is provided on the upper end of an elongated, flexible support rod, the lower end of which support rod is typically inserted in the ground. The tapered spring permits life-like feeding or swimming movements of the decoy body imparted by the decoy movement device to attract predators or other fowl for photography, observation or hunting purposes.

Abstract: A motorcycle audio system characterized by a housing for receiving a conventional or specially-designed radio, compact disc and/or tape player, CB radio or combination thereof, which housing is mounted to the windshield assembly of a motorcycle and includes an upwardly-oriented speaker on each end thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the housing is chrome-plated and, along with the speakers and the enclosed radio, compact disc player and/or tape player, CB radio or combination thereof, is easily viewed for safety and can be removed from the windshield assembly of the motorcycle and re-attached thereto, as desired, to facilitate maintenance work on, and/or cleaning of, the motorcycle. In some motorcycles, the windshield assembly can be conventionally removed from the motorcycle with the mounted audio system in place and unplugged, for cleaning and/or maintenance purposes.

Abstract: A reinforced article holder suitable for containing auto-injector syringes, medications, first aid items or the like. In a preferred embodiment the reinforced article holder is typically a nylon holder body having a backing layer, an enclosure layer sewn to the backing layer and a holder interior between the layers. An elongated, tubular container for containing the syringe, medication or other article is removably inserted in the holder. An L-shaped reinforcing member, interposed between the backing layer and a cover layer which is sewn to the backing layer in the holder interior, maintains the holder body in a substantially rigid conformation and facilitates insertion of the container in the holder. A cover flap extends from the backing layer for selectively enclosing the container in the holder interior, and a belt loop is provided on the backing layer to facilitate carrying the holder body and enclosed container on a belt.

Abstract: A multiplication, addition and subtraction card game for strengthening multiplication, addition and subtraction skills. In a preferred embodiment, the card game utilizes a 124-card deck including 100 multiplication factor cards, each of which displays a multiplication equation on one face thereof and is grouped into one of five color-coded categories. The card deck further includes multiple strategy cards, typically including 8 FREE cards and 16 SUBTRACT cards. To maximize his or her point gain, each player attempts to play a card which displays an equation the product of which is the same as the product of the equation displayed on the card played by the previous player, and the sum of the products is added to the player's score. For a smaller number of points, a player may play a card which displays an equation having a different product than that of the equation displayed on the card played by the previous player but has the same color as the previous player's card.

Abstract: A system and method for unwinding cable from a cable spool typically using an all-terrain vehicle. The cable spool is typically rotatably mounted on a conventional jackstand provided on a trailer, and the cable unwinding system includes a roller drum rotatably mounted on the conventional rear rack of the all-terrain vehicle. According to the method of the invention, the free end of the cable is initially extended from the cable spool and looped around the roller drum, and a tether provided on the trailer or jackstand is removably fastened to the free end portion of the cable on one side of the roller drum. As the all-terrain vehicle is driven away from the cable spool, the roller drum pulls the cable from the cable spool as the rotating cable spool dispenses the cable. After a selected length of cable has been removed from the cable spool, the all-terrain vehicle is stopped and re-positioned for pulling another segment of cable from the spool.

Abstract: A downhole coiled tubing recovery apparatus and method which utilizes vibration and resonant vibration in particular, to remove coiled tubing and/or other objects which are stuck or jammed downhole in a well. In a preferred embodiment the coiled tubing recovery apparatus includes an oscillating apparatus suspended from a rig and fitted with a coiled tubing bail for mounting the coiled tubing and the method includes guiding the coiled tubing from a reel through the bail and into and from an injector head and the well, responsive to raising and lowering of the oscillating apparatus and the tubing bail. One or more rod clamps are typically used in connection with the coiled tubing bail for manipulating the coiled tubing through the injector head to and from the reel. In another embodiment of the invention the coiled tubing bail is omitted and the coiled tubing is suspended directly from a fitting attached to the oscillator and extends through the injector head into the well.

Abstract: An electric floor covering removal apparatus which is characterized typically by an electric motor fitted in a frame for driving a fan, a pair of hydrostatic pumps hydraulically connected to independent, hydraulically-operated wheel motors and a hydraulic gear pump for raising and lowering a landing gear with respect to the frame, deploying the floor covering engaging-implements of the apparatus and driving the apparatus to remove the floor covering. A pair of control arm levers are spring-loaded to neutral and serve to independently operate the hydrostatic pumps and the wheel motors in infinitely variable fashion, in both the forward and reverse directions. The driver's seat is mounted on an insulated cover or shroud that covers the electric motor, hydrostatic pumps and the hydraulic gear pump, as well as electrical gear and a hydraulic fluid reservoir located beneath these operating components.

Abstract: A sectional drive system for transmitting rotational power to an output, which system includes multiple splined drive segments which are nested and interlocked as a drive string that is rotatable in a selected straight or curved path. The top one of the drive segments cooperates with a drive mechanism to effect rotation of the nested drive segments in concert, and the bottom one of the drive segments connects to a suitable output such as a drill bit. Multiple, tapered and truncated exterior splines on each of the drive segments mesh with complementary interior splines on the adjacent drive segment to enable slight angular positioning of the drive segments on each other and facilitate dampening of drive vibration and bending of the drive string in or out of the chosen path in any desired direction as the drive string transmits rotational power in a curved path of desired magnitude from the drive mechanism to the output.