Abstract: A Christmas tree having illuminable branches includes a hollow base component having an elongated trunk member vertically extending therefrom. A plurality of fiber optic cables are received within the trunk member and extend into the base component through which a lamp transmits light via a rotating color wheel. The lamp is in communication with a sound producing means and a circuit for varying the intensity of light according to the output of the sound producing means. Accordingly, the intensity of the illuminable tree varies according to the speed or volume of the music being produced by the integral sound producing means.

Abstract: A storage cabinet for engine parts, tools and similar items includes a hollow cabinet member having a pair of opposing side walls, a rear wall, top and bottom walls and an open front face. Slidably received within the interior of the cabinet member and extendable from the front face are a plurality of drawers. Suspended within each drawer is a tray member having a plurality of recessed portions, each with identifying indicia adjacent thereto, for retaining a select item. Each recessed portion includes an aperture that drains to a bottom panel of the drawer. The bottom panel is angled downwardly toward a rear corner aperture through which fluid flows to a drain channel on the tray immediately therebelow. Accordingly, fluid eventually drains to the lowermost drawer and into a receptacle beneath the bottom wall of the cabinet member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heated mat assembly for preventing snow and ice accumulation on a driveway. The device comprises a substantially rectangular, rubber pad having planar upper and lower surfaces and four peripheral edges. Disposed between the upper and lower surfaces are a plurality of inner layers preferably constructed with a fiberglass cloth. Embedded within the inner layers are a plurality of heating elements in communication with a thermostat and power cord for selectively activating the heating elements upon the thermostat detecting a temperature below a predetermined value. Along the entire length of opposing edges of the pad are a pair of troughs for draining water from the upper surface directly onto a street. Adjacent each trough are a pair of straps having a grommet at a distal end thereof for receiving a fastener means to anchor the pad to the soil immediately adjacent the driveway.

Abstract: An insulating cover for overlaying a ceiling vent beneath an attic fan includes a substantially rectangular frame member having top and bottom edges. Horizontally disposed between the top and bottom edges are a plurality of panels including an intermediate insulating layer for minimizing air flow through the vent. A plurality of spring biased retractable fingers are mounted to the vent border which may be selectively extended to retain the cover therewithin.

Abstract: A detachable face mask assembly for a helmet includes upper and lower mask assemblies removably secured over the helmet face opening with a series of clips. The upper mask assembly includes a first outer component and a first inner component concentrically received therewithin. The inner component may be pivoted upwardly or laterally to provide temporary access to a user's eyes or nose. The lower mask assembly likewise includes a second inner and a second outer component with the inner component pivotable to either side to provide temporary access to a user's mouth or chin. Each of the components are readily and independently detachable from their respective clips upon a predetermined amount of force being applied thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for automatically disabling power to an electrical appliance as a fire erupts. The device includes a plurality of combustion product gas sensors disposed within or proximal to an electrical appliance each in communication with an audible alarm and an electrical contactor via a relay. The electrical contactor is received within an auxiliary plug which is coupled with the appliance plug such that, when the sensors detect a predetermined concentration of carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide, the contactor opens to disable power to the appliance and an audible alarm is simultaneously emitted.

Abstract: A lock for a vehicle such as a motorcycle includes a housing having a U-shaped portion and a transverse portion attached thereto. A first terminal end of the U-shaped portion is removeably received within an opening on the transverse portion allowing the housing to be secured about a portion of a vehicle. Removeably received within the transverse portion is a tubular insert having a keypad thereon in communication with an audible alarm means. The alarm means is in communication with a wire disposed within the U-shaped portion for emitting an audible alarm if the U-shaped portion is severed. The alarm means also activates a cellular transmission means for automatically dialing a predetermined number upon the alarm means being activated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicycle cover having an attachable alarm means. The cover includes a substantially elliptical bag member formed of a pair of opposing planar side panels that are peripherally joined to form a storage compartment therebetween. Sewn into the side panels are a plurality of electrically conductive cables which converge and protrude through an opening on the bag member. The external portions of the cables are intertwined and received within an elongated insulated electrical cord similar to an extension cord. The distal ends of the cables are connected to a male electrical connector on the cord which is selectively coupled with an external alarm means. The alarm means comprises a power source, a motion switch and a sound emitting means which audibly alerts a user when an unauthorized person is tampering with the bag.

Abstract: A combination fluid container cap and basting brush assembly includes a cap member having a circular top wall with a continuous side wall perpendicularly depending therefrom. The cap member may be threadedly coupled with a conventional fluid container. On the top wall of the cap member is a depression having an aperture therein through which a fluid may be dispensed from the container. A lid hingedly engages the top wall of the cap member and is dimensioned to seat within the depression for covering the dispensing aperture. A brush member is removably attached to the top wall immediately adjacent the lid which may be used as a basting brush. When the lid is in an open position, it functions as a splash guard for preventing fluid from contacting the brush while being dispensed through the aperture.

Abstract: A baby bottle includes one or more removably attached handles with a integral voice chips received therein. The integral voice chips is in communication with a mechanical thermostat received within an arcuate portion of the handle that is grasped by a user. Upon the thermostat sensing a preselected temperature, a pair of timer circuits in communication therewith activate the voice chip. When the thermostat detects a temperature below the predetermined value, the timer circuits disable the voice chip after a predetermined duration. Accordingly, when a baby or other user grasps the handle, music or other sound recordings will be automatically emitted. When the baby releases the handle, the voice chip will be deactivated within a predetermined duration thereafter.

Abstract: A child resistant cap assembly includes an outer cap member having a top wall and a substantially cylindrical side wall depending therefrom. On the exterior surface of the top wall is a key slot and an alignment aperture. An inner cap member for threadedly engaging a container neck is concentrically received within said outer cap member has a mark and key slot on its top wall. The outer cap member normally rotates independently of the inner cap member. When the outer cap member's alignment aperture registers with the mark on the inner cap member, the key slots are aligned allowing a key member to be inserted therethrough. Accordingly, the inserted key member is then rotated to simultaneously rotate the inner and outer cap. The top wall of the outer cap member also includes means for removably retaining the key thereon.

Abstract: A new and improved device for retaining utensils on a stove top. The device includes an electromagnet spaced a predetermined distance below the stove burner or attached thereto. In a first embodiment, the electromagnet may be electrically connected to a control knob on a gas stove which is likewise connected to an electronic ignition system. Accordingly, activating the burner will simultaneously activate the magnet allowing a pot or pan to be magnetically secured thereto. In a second embodiment, the electromagnet is electrically connected to a control knob on an electric stove which activates the burner. Therefore, the electromagnet will be activated simultaneously with the burner to magnetically secure a pot or pan thereto. Either embodiment may include a separate switch means for selectively interrupting power to each of the magnets allowing a user to periodically manipulate the pot or pan.

Abstract: A self stirring cooking assembly includes a U-shaped housing having a motor driven sleeve protruding from a horizontal cooking surface. A plurality of utensils are also provided each having a stirring arm therein mounted to a tubular plug protruding through the bottom of the utensil dimensioned to be received within the motor driven sleeve. Accordingly, any one of a plurality of interchangeable utensils may be placed on the housing to automatically heat and stir food items placed therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for rolling a napkin around silverware. The device comprises a housing having a conveyor belt system for advancing a napkin therethrough along a substantially horizontal path. As the napkin traverses said path, it contacts a folding belt which causes a corner of the napkin to be folded back onto itself. A knife, fork or other piece of silverware is delivered from storage bins in timed relation to the movement of the napkin to ensure placement thereon. The napkin and silverware then contact a rapidly moving rolling belt which rolls the napkin around the silverware. The rolled napkin and silverware are then transported out of the housing and on to an external holding bin.

Abstract: A tool for bending ceiling support rods includes a pair of reciprocable spring biased handle members, each having ajar at an upper end thereof. A rod bending bar is pivotally joined to the handle members immediately below the jaws. The bending bar includes a measurement wire having indica thereon for aligning with an externally projected laser beam so that a user may grip and bend each support rod at a desired height above the floor. The jaws are tightly secured about a rod at the desired height and the rod is bent back onto itself using the pivotable bending bar. The device assists a user in installing a level ceiling support system.