Abstract: A card with magnetic strips on the back of the card mount the card on a metallic, vertical surface. The front of the card contains a bifurcated holder in the shape of a wish bone which is anchored at one end to the card. The central portion of the wish bone has a resilient band to hold the free end of the wish bone against the card. By slipping a lottery ticket between the free end of the wish bone and the card, a lottery ticket will be safely stored against loss.

Abstract: A transparent glass or ceramic shroud that is of a proper size for placing onto the top of a burning candle and once in place will eliminate any new supply of air to keep the candle burning. The shroud is transparent so a user can see the wick through the shroud and will not, therefore, bend over the wick, which will make it difficult to relight the candle. A protective ring is placed around the open end of the shroud which is removable so cleaning the shroud is easier. Also, a ring of non-heat conducting material may be placed between the ring and the shroud to protect the user's fingers.

Abstract: An ironing cord holder which will keep the cord out of the way when ironing. The holder has a pair of spring biased spindles which rotate in opposite directions from each other. The spindles are spaced apart so that an iron cord will fit between them in a tight friction fit. When the iron is moved away from the cord holder, the spindles will rotate and tighten the springs. When the iron is moved toward the cord holder, the springs will pull the cord, thereby keeping the cord out of the way while ironing.

Abstract: A transparent protective casing for wire bound notebooks featuring a flared top opening. The flared shape of the top aperture affords enhanced protection for wire bindings and easy insertion and removal of items. The transparency of the invention allows for convenient viewing of the contents, and the dimensions may vary to accommodate a variety of wire bound products.

Abstract: A clamp which can be held in a vise, and the clamp has a plurality of clamping portions which will allow it to be held in the vise in a plurality of positions.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a quick release insulator for receiving and insulating a male or female electrical spade terminal when not in use. The insulator includes a substantially cylindrical housing. The housing has a first fiat end and a second flat end and at least one slot passing through the first flat end. A metal spring is positioned within the housing. The spring has a first end for abutting against the flat surface within the housing nearest the second flat end and a second end with a substantially flat pressure plate mounted on it for biasing the exposed end of the terminal when it is inserted through the slot.

Abstract: A self-watering tree stand having an external reservoir for holding a supply of water and a tube leading from the reservoir to a compartment in the tree stand. The compartment has a float valve for controlling the amount of water which is allowed to flow from the reservoir to the tree stand, and also, has a screen, the upper portion is made from a solid material and the lower portion is made from a screen type mesh which prevents debris and tree pitch from entering the compartment and interfering with the float valve.

Abstract: A portable washing machine designed to fit onto conventional sized pots that can be found in any kitchen. The portable washing machine has a motor attached to an agitator which can be detachable from the motor and hand operated rollers for removing excess water from clothes and a smooth, uneven surface for scrubbing clothes at the bottom of which is a drain hole which allows excess water to return to the pot.

Abstract: A half-circle window covering, consisting of two fan-shaped portions with perforations cut to allow for ventilation and/or light to enter a room. The innermost fan-shaped portion has a notch removed from one lower edge to allow for pivoting of the innermost fan-shaped portion when a rod is engaged to open or close the innermost portion. The entire unit may be installed either over the upper portion of an arched window to increase or decrease the amount of light entering a room or may be installed over a doorway in an interior wall to allow light and/or ventilation to enter an interior room.

Abstract: A three-part cabinet latch, a first part of which is relatively rigid, is attached to the cabinet door and has a hook shaped portion on one end. Another part is relatively resilient, is attached to the cabinet floor and has a hook shaped end which cooperates with the hook shaped portion on the first part to hold the door closed. A third part of the cabinet latch is a quick- release pin installed through a hole in the cabinet floor, and when pushed up will force the resilient second part to release from the first part so the door can be opened.

Abstract: A pressure stabilizing system for equalizing the pressure within an enclosure and the atmosphere during rapidly developing low pressure atmospheric conditions comprising a duct with a blow out valve or a valve positively operated by an electrical or gas operated system and a pressure detector to activate the electrical or gas operated valve.

Abstract: A jig having top and bottom collar with the top collar being either smaller than the bottom collar or the same size. The collars are joined by four stakes welded to the bottom collar which are used to level the jig. A third collar, called a centering collar, is attached to the top collar and has a pipe attached to it which extends down into the center of the jig to suspend a second pipe in the exact center of the jig. The centering collar and pipe have a lifting eye attached thereto, so a crane can lift the jig and completed stone post and move it to a new location. The stakes of the jig can be used as a guide to plumb and level stone which can be laid to form a stone post.

Abstract: A guide, for guiding the towing tongue on a trailer onto the standard ball type hitch, which consists of vertical oriented plates attached to a horizontal plate which has an aperture that will receive the standard ball type hitch. The horizontal plate has an steel tube extension on it which will fit into the standard box receivers secured to a towing vehicle.

Abstract: A universal motorized window blind system having a motor with an output shaft operatively attached to a mechanism for opening and closing horizontal mini blinds, and having adjustable limit switches to control the amount the blinds are opened or closed, and a hollow tube is connected at one end to the output shaft of the motor and connected at the other end to the mechanism for opening and closing the blinds. In a second embodiment a motorized system for opening and closing vertical blinds has adjustable limit switches to control the amount the blinds are opened or closed, and a wheel attached to the output shaft of the motor and the usual flexible endless loop of material for opening and closing the vertical blinds is looped around the wheel.

Abstract: A finger wash basin that can be attached to an existing toilet without major modifications. The basin consists of a container which is mounted adjacent or on the existing toilet and has a water supply pipe which is connected to the existing water supply pipe for the toilet bowl. The container also has a drain pipe which leads used water back to the toilet bowl. A gasket is attached to the top of the toilet tank and has a top surface which will securely mount the toilet tank lid. The gasket can be provided with openings that will allow the water supply pipe and the drain pipe to pass through the gasket between the top of the toilet tank and the toilet tank lid.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a stainless steel wire shaft with a foam ball that causes the lure to float, and a blade that rotates and makes noise to attract the fish. The foam ball has a bendable keel attached to it which allows the angler to control the direction of the lure.

Abstract: An envelope maker made of two pieces, a template which is used as a guide to dimension paper to the correct size and having a central cut out portion to position a second piece, called the center piece, with respect to the paper. The center piece is left on the paper while the template is removed. The center piece is then used as a guide to fold the paper into an envelope, and adhesive is applied to secure the folded parts of the paper in an envelope shape.

Abstract: A multi-coil measuring system for electronic apparatus having five pick up coils, for picking up the magnetic field intensity of the electronic apparatus, mounted in a plexiglass block which has a Velcro strap to secure the electronic apparatus to the block. The coils are electrically connected to a connector that leads to a five position switch. The switch, in turn, is electrically connected to a Spectrum Analyzer or Decibel meter. By selecting different switch positions each of the pick up coils can be individually tested without moving the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A holder for detachably affixing a portable apparatus, such as a cellular phone, to a person wherein the holder is an open cylinder-like body portion with opposite open ends that are partially closed by a pair of curved resilient end pieces that automatically adjust to different sizes of phones, and a fastener for holding the cylinder-like body portion closed.

Abstract: A pair of straps that can be attached to a variety of beach chairs and are designed so that the straps need no adjusting buckles to fit people of different sizes without sliding off their shoulders. The straps are attached, and will hang, behind the chair when the chair is used for sitting. The straps cross over each other in a V-shape or an X-shape and will enable a person to carry the chair on his back, therefore leaving his hands free.