Abstract: A device for placement on the rim of a drinking glass to allow different fluids to be poured into the glass in such a manner that varied layered drinks can be easily and quickly made. The device includes a cup member for placement on the rim of the glass in such a manner that a substantially airtight seal is formed between the glass and the bottom of the cup member. A plurality of fluid passageways are formed in the bottom of the device to allow fluid to pass from within the cup member to the interior of the glass. The fluid passageways are angled downward and outward so as to direct the fluid passing therethrough substantially against the inner walls of the glass so that the fluid will run down the inner walls of the glass rather than merely falling or dripping onto the surface of any fluid already in the glass. In this manner, the incoming fluid will not break the surface tension of the fluid already present in the glass but, rather, will float on this fluid to create a varied layered drink.

Abstract: Coupling apparatus for facilitating disengaging sling-like elongated flexible members from the load of lumber pieces being cradled therein. The apparatus includes a pair of hooks which are selectively driven between normal and couple/uncouple positions. A pair of sling-eyes are attached to one of the respective ends of the elongated flexible members and the sling-eyes are adapted for respective cooperative engagement and disengagement with the pair of hooks. Each flexible member passes through a sling-guide which operatively engages the sling-eye or presents it to the hook for recoupling as the flexible member is almost completely taken up by a winch. Subsequently, the hooks are moved to the normal position and the flexible members are sufficiently slackened for reloading.

Abstract: A device for holding a roll of toilet tissue or the like and for being fixedly attached to a wall or the like in such a manner that unauthorized removal of the device from the wall is effectively prevented. The device includes a base for being attached to the wall by one or more screws or the like and includes a pair of arm members and a bar member for being fixedly and lockably attached to one another and to the base in such a manner that the arm members completely cover the heads of the screws to thereby prevent access to the heads of the screws when the bar member and arm members are locked in place thereby preventing unauthorized removal of the device from the wall. The bar member extends completely through the roll of toilet tissue so that when the bar member and the arm members are locked in place, the roll of toilet tissue cannot be removed from the device.

Abstract: An accessory for attachment to a frame of a bicycle or the like of the type having at least one wheel rotatably mounted on the frame. The accessory includes a cylindrical roller for frictionally engaging the wheel of the bicycle to rotate therewith. At least one attraction-getting member is fixedly attached to the roller for rotation therewith. A connector including a substantially rigid body member is provided to fixedly attach the roller to the frame of the bicycle. The body member includes a first end for attachment to the frame of the bicycle and includes a second end for attachment to the roller. At least one spring is provided for forcing the roller against the wheel of the bicycle to cause the roller to frictionally engage the wheel of the bicycle so that the roller, and, therefore, the attraction-getting member, will rotate when the wheel of the bicycle rotates.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the terminals of a typical wet cell automobile battery or the like. The device includes a body having first body member with a cavity therein for receiving a portion of the terminal to be cleaned and having a second body member with a cavity therein for receiving another portion of the terminal to be cleaned. A plurality of teeth members are attached to portions of the cavities in the first and second body members for engaging portions of the battery terminal received in the cavities. The device includes a spring positioned circumferentially about the first and second body members for uniformly urging the cavities of the first and second body members towards one another to cause the teeth members attached thereto to engage the battery terminal received in the cavities so that when the body is rotated, the teeth members will engage and clean the battery terminal.

Abstract: An extension is provided for being nonrotatably fixed to a lag screw that is to be anchored to the head of a femur or other bone in a manner so as to allow compression to be applied to a fracture. The extension extends outward of the bone when attached to the lag screw and when the lag screw is anchored to the bone to allow a compression plate to be easily positioned thereon. The cross-section of the extension is substantially the same as the cross-section of the lag screw to allow the compression plate to be easily and quickly passed onto the lag screw from the extension once the compression plate has been positioned on the extension.

Abstract: Subject apparatus might be used for making egg rolls, hushpuppies, croquettes, meat patties, and other such measures or items of food from extrudable food capable of being molded. The device includes at least one food chamber within which the specific item of food is formed. Particularly significant area: (1) The manner in which the item of food is compressed prior to being discharged from the food chamber. (2) The structure involved in interrupting the flow of food into the food chamber during the time that an item of food is being formed therein. (3) The manner in which the item of food is removed from the food chamber. (4) The structure involved in dislodging the item of food from certain piston and compacting head structure utilized in conjunction with the food chamber in forming the measure of food. (5) The manner in which cleaning action of the piston and compacting head structure is accomplished as the measure of food is dislodged therefrom.

Abstract: A light for being permanently attached to a hat and for directing a beam of light in the direction the person wearing the hat is looking. The light is adapted to allow the user thereof to vary the brightness of the beam of light produced thereby. Further, the light is adapted to be powered either by one or more electric storage batteries mounted on the hat or by an auxiliary source of electric power such as a standard electric trolling motor battery or the like. The auxiliary source of electric power is capable of, in addition to activating the light, recharging the electric storage batteries. The electric storage batteries are positioned about the hat so as to substantially evenly distribute the weight of the light over the head of the person wearing the hat.

Abstract: A rotary kiln for treating material (e.g., for burning lime). The kiln includes a rotatable, hollow body for receiving material such as wet lime mud (i.e., limestone). The body has an opened end to allow the material to exit the body after it has been treated.A shroud is provided to cover the opened end of the body. The shroud includes a grate for allowing particles of the material of a certain maximum size to pass therethrough and includes a chute for allowing particles of the material of a size greater than the maximum size capable of passing through the grate to pass therethrough. A pair of outwardly extending arm members are fixedly attached to the opened end of the body for rotation therewith and for moving any particles of the material of a size greater than the maximum size capable of passing through the grate to the chute of the shroud for passage therethrough.

Abstract: Subject apparatus includes at least one anchoring socket each being fixedly attached to the wall which is provided with a prepared hole for receiving same. A pin member having an oblong heat portion is included for each anchoring socket and is grippingly received therein whereby outward movement of the pin member is precluded. A platelike element is included for each anchoring socket and is fixedly attached to the back side of the picture frame. Subject apparatus may include a guide member for locating the optimum position of the platelike element on the back side of the picture frame. One embodiment of the pin member includes a plurality of angularly arranged barbs disposed along the length of the shaft portion allowing the pin member to be urged into the socket and to preclude subsequent withdrawal thereof. Another embodiment of the pin member includes male threads and the socket is threaded internally for threaded engagement therewith.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in reclaiming bulk material such as bean meal or the like from a pile of such material. A self-propelled wheeled vehicle is equipped with an elongated boom. An endless belt-like member is movably positioned along the length of the boom. A plurality of platelike blades are attached to the endless belt-like member for movement along the length of the boom so that when the boom is positioned against or adjacent a pile of bulk material, the platelike blades will scrape, rake or otherwise convey portions of the bulk material from the pile to an under-floor conveyor or the like.

Abstract: A dolly for moving heavy loads over a supporting surface. Four axles are mounted on an elongated frame having a wood bolster for engaging the heavy load being moved. Wheels are rotatably attached to the outer ends of the axles. A resilient pad is positioned above each axle to allow each axle a degree of movement relative to the frame so that the heavy load may be moved over a slightly uneven and/or rough supporting surface without affecting the disposition of the heavy load being moved. Each wheel includes a cavity having a quantity of lubricating substance therein and is adapted to lubricate the axle it is mounted on as it rotates thereabout.

Abstract: A rack including a platform for restingly supporting refuse containers, a restraining band disposed above the platform for confining the containers, a plurality of stanchions extending upwardly from the platform for cooperating with the restraining band in confining the containers, and a plurality of casters for supporting the platform above a supporting surface whereby the rack may be manually moved along a straight line or about a central point.

Abstract: An electrically powered outboard motor having a water submergible electric drive member, a shaft member fixedly attached to the drive member, an attachment member for movably attaching the shaft member to a boat, and an electric circuit for allowing electrical power to selectively pass from an electric storage battery to the drive member. The electric circuit is adapted to allow the drive member to be turned so as to control the direction of the boat without causing the electrical conductor wires which allow electric power to pass from the electric storage battery to the drive member to turn with the drive member. Additionally, the electric circuit is adapted to allow the drive member to be raised or lowered relative to the attachment member without breaking the electrical contact between the electric storage battery and the drive member.

Abstract: An ophthalmoscope for allowing an observer to clearly and easily view the retina of a patient's eye. The ophthalmoscope has a hollow body member with an objective portion attached to one end thereof for placement over the patient's eye and with an ocular portion attached to the other end thereof for allowing the observer to view the patient's eye. The objective portion includes a contact lens member fixedly attached to the body member for contacting engagement with the cornea of the patient's eye. A light source directs light into the body member and against a deflection member positioned in the body member adjacent the objective portion. The deflection member directs the light from the light source and the line of sight from the ocular portion into the retina of the patient's eye.

Abstract: Apparatus for cooking various food items. The apparatus includes an enclosed cooking compartment disposed a spaced distance above a reservoir which contains a quantity of cooking oil. A rack is provided for suspending the items of food at spaced apart distances one from the other within the cooking compartment. The oil is heated and forced through nozzles which are uniformly spaced about the interior of the cooking compartment thus forming a mist from the hot cooking oil which saturates the interior space of the cooking commpartment. Thus, the suspended items of food become suffused with the mist of hot oil which effectively accomplishes the cooking process of the food.

Abstract: Subject device is automatically tripped by manually opening the door of the mailbox. The device includes a frame which is intended to be attached to the lower edge of the mailbox. Pivotally attached to the frame is a signalstaff adapted for pivotal movement between an upright position and a recumbent cocked position. Attached to the upper end of the signalstaff is an omnidirectional signalhead which provides conspicuous evidence from any angle of view that the door of the mailbox has been opened. The signalstaff is held in the cocked position and/or selectively released therefrom by a novel trigger mechanism which includes an actuating lever disposed adjacent the door for operable engagement therewith and whereby the trigger mechanism is operated to enable biasing apparatus to carry the signalstaff to the upright position as the door is opened.