Abstract: An improved apparatus for raising and lowering toilet seats and covers which comprises a pair of handle assemblies which extend radially from the toilet seat and cover. Each handle assembly comprises a U-shaped bracket which is attached to the underside of the toilet seat or cover by screws or other suitable means. At the end of each bracket is a rod member having an interior threaded portion. A spherical handle member, having a cylindrical opening projecting therethrough, is rotatably mounted on the rod member and held in place by a screw threaded into the rod member.

Abstract: A drain covering composed of an upper straining region and a lower threaded region. The straining region is in the shape of any conventional drain and has a plurality of straining holes set in various locations on the drain piece. The threaded region is connected to the bottom of the drain, and can be connected to any standard sink. A number of holes are also provided in the strainer to allow a rod to tighten the drain covering into the sink. Waterproof putty is used to seal the connection between the drain covering and the sink.

Abstract: A portable disinfectant container for an infant pacifier or infant nursing nipple, consisting of a half-oval shaped disinfectant container which is provided with a sponge that may be saturated with any appropriate non-toxic disinfectant solution. The disinfectant container is constructed of durable ABS plastic and has an attached hook for hanging on a purse, baby bag, stroller, or crib. The hinged lid of the disinfectant container may be flipped open and a pacifier or nipple inserted into a slit in the sponge for disinfectant purposes, the absorption qualities of the sponge preventing any type of spillage of the disinfectant.

Abstract: A retractable bike fender or cover that will extend over the rear or front tire of a bicycle during inclement weather or riding conditions. The cover is mounted on a reel behind the seat and can be pulled out to cover the tire. The cover is attached to a support structure that can be mounted on the bicycle frame. The support structure can be at a fixed or adjustable height above the tire. In addition, the reel can be spring biased to retract the cover or the reel can be non-spring biased so the cover can be manually retracted.

Abstract: An improved planting device is disclosed. A multitude of planting apparatuses are suspended from wires strung between opposing frame members of a supporting bench. The planting apparatuses comprise a rigid cylindrical pot into which a soft plastic, soil containing sleeve is inserted. The sleeve can be made deeper to contain a greater amount of soil by lifting the pot and pushing the soil medium downward. The invention therefore provides the means to bury the overgrown stalks of viny plants in a progressively deepening soil medium.

Abstract: A belt that can be worn around a person's waist and which has a back support along a portion of the belt. The belt contains loops positioned along the sides of the belt to attach various elastic resistance elements for exercising a person's arms and legs.

Abstract: An applicator of liquid products, such as dyes, to hair in exact quantities and locations. The applicator is composed of a traditional alligator-style hair clip with two mutually opposed members connected by a spring mechanism. Mounted on one end of the upper member of the alligator-style clip is a membrane designed to hold the liquids for hair treatment. When filled with the liquids, the membrane is pressured, thereby forcing the liquid out of the membrane through holes located in the membrane, which then transports the liquid to the surrounding hair.

Abstract: A pet carrier with adequate ventilation for even a large animal. The carrier has a handle which can be folded to conserve space and retractable wheels which can be placed in a down position when moving the carrier with the pet inside, or can be placed in an up or inactive position when mobility is not necessary or when it is desired to maintain the carrier in a stationary position.

Abstract: A method of attaching a handle to a halyard winch on a sail boat in order to increase the mechanical advantage of the handle. The method comprises removing the standard halyard winch handle, removing the standard ship's wheel, and placing the ship's wheel on the halyard winch in place of the halyard winch handle. Also, a device is used to attach the ship's wheel to the halyard winch which has a first end inserted into the halyard winch and a second end for securing the ship's wheel thereto. Turning the ship's wheel will turn the halyard winch, and since the ship's wheel is larger than a normal winch handle, a mechanical advantage will be realized.