Abstract: This invention comprises generally an integral insert for a golf shoe having several raised protuberances extending upwardly from a base shaped to fit on and cover the inner sole of the shoe. The protuberances are resilient and can be made from cellular plastic or elastomer, or can be molded integrally with the base. One protuberance tapers inwardly from the outer edge of the insert and extends from the heel to the end of the toes, and another protuberance tapers inwardly from the inner edge in the middle section.

Abstract: A cosmetic case which substantially reduces soiling, has a cover hingedly connected to a base and closed with a locking member. A holder for cosmetic applicators is attached to the base and has a resilient, normally angular pocket for receiving and storing the application end of the applicator, with only the handle exposed. The holder is compressed when the case is closed. A light touch on the locking member permits the holder to push the cover open.A cosmetic applicator which substantially reduces soiling and which can be carried in a handbag, consists of a sliding sleeve attached to a body having a handle end and an application end.

Abstract: A system for cold-forming shell or cartridge casings in which there are movable tubular dies having open ends and adapted to accommodate a casing, and which includes a feeding station having an upper punch for inserting a casing into a die; a header-forming station including an upper high force punch, a lower punch, and an ejector; an ejection station including a punch for ejecting a casing from the die; and a turntable for sequentially moving a die to the loading station, forming station and ejection station.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for vehicles comprising a control circuit between the positive pole of the vehicle battery and the battery terminal of the solenoid of the starter. The control circuit comprises an SCR whose anode is connected to the positive pole and its cathode connected to the battery terminal of the solenoid. The control circuit is normally open and when closed by a detachable circuit key permits the battery positive pole to be now connected to the battery terminal.

Abstract: A reversible mechanical drive unit capable of being manually shiftable between a locked neutral position and opposite reversed direction, positive drive positions, and useable in a variety of applications including a reversibly operatable hand tool. The mechanism includes a plurality of pivotally mounted locking cams or pawls selectively positioned between wedged locking engagement with an inner hub and an outer carrier for concurrent driving engagement therebetween.

Abstract: A food damp-drying centrifuge containing a spinner basket having a cover driven by an upper-positioned motor so that when the cover is engaged with the basket, actuation of the motor causes the basket to spin.

Abstract: A corneal contact lens for the correction of color blindness, which is clear except for a thin red exterior layer covering the area admitting light to the pupil.

Abstract: A translucent sun shield stored within the visor of an automobile and readily manipulable by the user into a selected position by simply pulling or pushing on the handle extension of the transparent shield. The shield is characterized as having indentations on its edges which register with indentations on the visor body and can be extended to the desired length no matter the pivot position of the visor body.

Abstract: The cylinder head of an engine has internal truncated conical intake and exhaust passageways which create a swirling mixture of gases in the cylinder. The intake valve is in the form of a ring with a plurality of parallel valve stems, preferably four, all these stems being simultaneously actuable by the camshaft lobes.

Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter having: (1) a quantization stage which received an analog input signal and has separate output terminals for different threshold levels; (2) a discriminator stage for exclusively using the highest threshold output terminal of the quantization stage to produce on a a corresponding output terminal of the discriminator stage a signal of one binary logic state, all the other output terminals of the discriminator stage having the opposite binary logic state; and (3) an encoder stage connected between the output terminals of the discriminator stage and a smaller number of digital data output terminals to produce a pure binary number which represents the output terminal of the discriminator stage that is at the one binary logic state.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting a golfer to develop a proper position and swing for his golf club, comprising in combination a platform having an area on which the golfer stands, positioners for the hips and neck of the golfer, and a swing control (40) (140) which includes an open space through which the golfer's hands can pass.

Abstract: An efficient, easily-programmed and annoyance-free polling system includes the utilization of multiple voice synthesizers in multiple identical Telephone Interface Units (TIUs) operating independently under control of their own microprocessor, with the TIUs being connected to a bank of telephone lines. A Master Unit with its own voice synthesizer programs the TIUs for simultaneous polling and receipt of polled information. The voice synthesizer in the Master Unit is used for easy message editing and the elimination of "dead time". A personal or other computer is used for initialization, message set up and editing, telephone number generation, and cross-correlation and printing of polling results, with the TIUs working independently for simultaneously polling over many telephone lines. In one embodiment, programming of each individual TIU is accomplished through a specialized coding system unique to polling operations.

Abstract: An engine protection device which has a valve assembly supplying engine oil to an hydraulic cylinder which in turn is attached to the throttle of an internal combustion engine or governor of a stationary engine. If the oil pressure drops below a predetermined level, a sensor in the valve unit will cause the oil to drain from the hydraulic cylinder so as to slow down or stop the operation of the engine. In addition to using the oil of the engine itself, air or gas can also be used.

Abstract: A lifting device for small boats which is attached to the rear vertical surface of a larger boat. The device comprises at least two support units each having a hollow vertical tube to the boat and a vertical extension tube movable in the hollow attached tube. Extending from the vertical tube is a horizontal support so that a pair of such supports holds the small boat transversely. The vertical extensions are moved by motor-driven cables.

Abstract: Hard, durable, water-resistant simulated marble products are made by coating a support surface with a mixture of epoxy resin, epoxy resin hardener, pigment and a powdered material such as portland cement, powdered clay, a mix of portlant cement and lime, powdered lime, a mix of portland cement and silica sand or mixtures thereof. After the coating is applied a water-based acrylic polymer with pigment or pigments of selected color is applied with a brush or similar means in selected areas and then troweled or feathered to give the desired marbleizing effect. The product is then allowed to harden. The resultant product is hard, durable, water-resistant, easily washable and resembles marble.

Abstract: A spring-loaded mount for connecting a truck body to a truck chassis which permits articulation comprising outwardly extending gungeon pin means attached to the chassis and cooperable spring means attached to the body; said spring means comprising a housing surrounding said gungeon pin means and containing a pair of springs acting on opposite sides of said gungeon pin means.

Abstract: A changeable advertising sign assembly adapted to be mounted on the interior surface of a door. The assembly consists of a frame having a detachable side edge normally inaccessible when the door is closed. A front transparent protective sheet is slidably mounted in the frame in front of a display sheet which is also slidably mounted in the frame.

Abstract: A transformerless battery charger having a circuit for connecting the battery to an A.C. power source to supply charging current to the battery including: an inductive impedance in series with the battery for limiting the charging current through the battery. An electronic switch in the form of a TRIAC or SCR is connected in series with the battery, and the electronic switch is normally non-conductive thereby keeping open the charging circuit for the battery. An electronic trigger for turning on said electronic switch is provided to close the charging circuit for the battery as a function of the difference between the instantaneous voltage from said A.C. power source and the battery voltage. The electronic switch and the electronic trigger jointly operating to provide a pulsed charging current to the battery during the A.C. power cycle which is long enough to produce a significant battery-charging effect but short enough to avoid harmful internal heating of the battery.

Abstract: A synthetic brick wall facing on an existing wall is made by applying to the degreased wall an aqueous acrylic resin emulsion which when dry is then coated with an aqueous creamy mixture of portand cement, lime and perlite. Horizontal scoring of the cementitious wall surface to simulate bricks is accomplished by nailing to the wall two vertical guides having slots, inserting a straight member into selected slots and scoring horizontally along the upper edge of the straight member. The vertical guide comprises two sections of identical construction which nest in one another and are detachably connected by a bolt extending through pre-formed holes.

Abstract: A convertible step ladder having a back section (13) comprising a pair of rails (101, 102) cooperable with a detachable section (16) provides a step ladder that can be used on stairs as well as a flat surface. The detachable section has a horizontal cross member (168) spanning a pair of channels (162, 163) having orifices (162a, 163a) and bolts (166, 167). The rails (101, 102) seat in the channels on the cross member and have orifices (102b) registering with orifices (162a, 163a) whereby insertion of the rails (101, 102) onto the cross member (168) permits locking of the channels together by insertion of the bolts (166, 167) into the corresponding orifices.