Abstract: A solar powered bat warmer having a container which has openings for receiving at least one baseball bat. The container has an open side which is covered with plexiglass to accumulate solar rays and the back of the container has a support to angle the plexiglass to receive the sun's rays.

Abstract: A drain for a swimming pool. The pool has an opening adjacent a lower surface of the pool and a plug on an inner surface of the pool to close or open the drain. A hose is connected at one end to the opening adjacent a lower surface of the pool and the other end of the hose has a discharge tray connected thereto.

Abstract: A device for increasing the visibility of bicyclists and others “at risk” at night and during other low visibility conditions, and the chemical method of producing the same, wherein the device is a luminescent, planar portion of material manufactured using a mixture of PVC, phosphorescent, brightener, and fluorescent color that results in bonding of the phosphorescent and fluorescent ingredients. The luminescent portion provides continuous, visible light emission in the dark and at other times of low visibility, given intermittent exposure to an external light source. A fastener for attaching the luminescent material to the spokes of a bicycle wheel is also provided. An anchor pin projecting through the luminescent portion has a slotted end for receiving the spoke of a bicycle wheel. A lock washer fits over the tapered end of the anchor pin and retains the spoke between the closed end of the slot and a flange.

Abstract: A foot warmer which has a shape to fit into a boot and an insulating foam adjacent the top of the warmer. Below the insulating foam is a heat retaining material that can be heated in a microwave.

Abstract: A post hole digger having a pair of digging blades which are pivoted with respect to each other, and attached to a pair of handles. The handles have a pair of movable collars which can be moved longitudinally along the handles, and which are pivotally attached to each other.

Abstract: An improved device for attaching tailgate enclosures to a pickup truck. The device comprises attachment posts installed adjacent to the opposing interior sidewalls of a pickup truck. Each post has an upper cylinder, received telescopically into a lower cylinder and biased upward by a helical spring. Semi-rigid, textured plates are disposed at either end of the posts. Looped members are disposed on the cylinders, providing an attachment means for a net-type or other alternative tailgate enclosure. The posts are installed between the upper sidewall lip and the floor of the pickup bed at either side of the bed, being held in place by the force exerted on the upper plate by the helical spring.

Abstract: A kit for converting a pool table to a surface that other games, such as "craps" can be played on. The kit contains a game playing surface that can be placed on top of the pool table surface and a vertical boundary layer that can be secured around the periphery of the game playing surface in order to cover the pockets in the pool table so that items will not fall into the pockets on the pool table.

Abstract: A driver alarm system for alerting the driver to conditions of fatigue and drowsiness. The alarm system has a power source, an on-off switch, signaling device, and a depressible control button. A flexible jacket for installation on the steering control of a vehicle which transmits pressure of the driver's grip to bear on the depressible control button to deactivate the signaling device. In one embodiment, the pressure transmitter is a pneumatic or hydraulic element inside the jacket. In another embodiment, the pressure transmitter is a spring-biased element. In still another embodiment, the pressure transmitting element comprises a center conductor surrounded by a compressible conductive element, providing variable resistance. Current is provided to an electromagnet when pressure on the jacket decreases resistance. The electromagnet biases a magnetic control button to activate and deactivate the signaling device in response to pressure on the jacket.

Abstract: A female urination device which allows a female to urinate from a standing position and is a funnel shaped device with an opening at one end that is contoured to the shape of the female body and a second end which is smaller than the first end and has an opening to funnel the urine away from the user. In addition, the first end has a sanitary wiping pad attached thereto.

Abstract: A tray and lid for storing unused paint and/or wet paint rollers. The tray has a plurality of pivot points which mount a lid to one end of the tray. The tray has snap latches at the sides for securing the lid to the tray in an air tight manner, and in addition a resilient seal is provided between the tray and the lid and extends around the perimeter of the tray.

Abstract: A mat that can be attached to a slanted surface to increase the traction for persons who have to walk on the surface while constructing or repairing the surface.

Abstract: An adjustable handle for a shovel such as a snow shovel which has an arcuate slot which cooperates with a fastener on the handle to allow the handle to be adjusted from side to side. A reinforcement is secured to the back of the shovel and surrounds the arcuate slot.

Abstract: A disposable self-capping needle which can be completely contained with its own sheath before and after injection takes place. The enclosing needle sheath has a protective rear seal and an openable front lid. By removing the seal a syringe can be connected to an internal needle plunger assembly to permit reciprocating needle motion within its sheath. Injection is accomplished by opening the sheath's front lid after which the needle may be completely withdrawn back into the sheath for safe disposal. Internal sheath guiding and holding grooves permit the needle's plunger assembly to reciprocate freely.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a main wire having three support portions for holding a spinner, and two supports for securing multiple fish hooks. The hooks will hold various types of bait and because of the ganging of the hooks will resemble a school of small fish.

Abstract: A drain trap which has a removable bottom portion that is attached by means of a hinge element at one end and a catch at an opposite end. Also, the bottom portion of the trap is enlarged to increase water flow and prevent easy clogging of the drain. In addition, a filter element is disposed within the trap and is disposed at an angle, again, to increase water flow and prevent easy clogging of the drain.

Abstract: A multi-tiered support structure, with each of the tiers having a horizontally rotating pivoted arm having a float and paddle arrangement on one end and the opposite end is attached to an air compressor. As the waves hit the paddles the pivot arms will operate the compressors to store energy. This energy can then be used to produce electrical or other types of energy.

Abstract: A vertically supported shelf surface having adjustable lower braces which may be adjusted horizontally to engage upright supports having different diameters, such as trees. Each brace has several openings to engage rails which slide there through. Two spaced vertical supports with holes are fixed to the braces and have holes through which a belt extending through them may be fastened around the upright support (e.g., a tree). The shelf's planar surface may be downwardly inclined towards the upright support tree and have a peripheral edge rim. Two functionally similar but with different designs may be used for the vertical section's braces.

Abstract: An improved animal carcass spreader which comprises a crossbar with spreader arms mounted thereon. The spreader arms are curvilinear members having end portions with spikes mounted thereon for spreading the ribs of an animal. One of the spreader arms is fixedly mounted at the distal end of the crossbar, while the opposing spreader arm is slidably mounted. The slidable spreader arm is provided with a handle and a ratchet lever. The ratchet lever permits travel of the slidable spreader arm only in a direction away from the fixed spreader arm unless said ratchet lever is manually disengaged by squeezing the ratchet lever towards the handle and a raised stopper is provided to prevent the ratchet lever from sliding completely off the crossbar.

Abstract: A teaching aid which will familiarize students with the various types of electrical connectors and cables used in modern data and voice network wiring. It consists of a training aid which will give students hands on training with all the various types of electrical connectors and cables used in networks. Users will work with the various cable types such as Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and coaxial cables available for use in wiring buildings for telecommunications. The training aid will also familiarize students with the different types of outlets, patch panels, and terminal blocks which are used to terminate these different types of cables, and the use of the outlets which may be wired in a number of different "standard" configurations. Also included is a tester which will verify proper installation of connectors and will help locate the source of trouble in previously installed connectors.

Abstract: A restraining chute for various types of livestock in the form of a parallelpiped frame, having side kick safety panels, a back gate, and an adjustable head catch. The safety panels are secured to longitudinal rails by releasable locking handles, which allow the panels to be moved along the rail and secured in place. The panels serve to prevent injury from the kick of the animal both before and after the animal is secured in the chute. The head catch is adjustable, consisting of two pivotal arms which can be pulled to secure the neck of the animal between the vertical pivot arm and the frame of the chute. Notches on the horizontal pivot arm fit onto a stationary peg mounted to the chute frame, allowing the head catch to be secured in place and properly adjusted. The animal is thus secured without complex restraints that tend to obstruct grooming and washing. A back gate on the chute enhances the safety of the user by preventing the animal from exiting the chute before it is fully secured therein.