Abstract: A wireless, remotely controlled door locking and opening system includes a door swingable from a closed position to an open position when a manual force is applied to either side thereof. A solenoid controlled deadbolt is mounted to the doorjamb for locking the swinging door. A motorized toothed-gear wheel mechanism is rotatably coupled to the swinging door for rotating the swinging door to an ajar position after the doorjamb mounted deadbolt has been retracted from the locked position. The deadbolt solenoids and the gear wheel motor are selectively activated with a remote control means.

Abstract: A tent assembly which may be attached to the sidewalls of a pickup truck bed or alternatively anchored to the ground includes a plurality of frame members each with a V-shaped roof support and a pair of opposing side arms vertically extending therefrom. The side arms are attached to the V-shaped roof supports with a hinge on one side and a slide lock mechanism on an opposing side so that they may be selectively pivoted in either direction relative to the roof supports. The V-shaped roof supports are likewise collapsible using a hinge. The vertices of the roof shaped supports are interconnected using hingedly engaging beams each with a centrally located hinge so that a frame member may be easily stacked against an adjacent frame member even with the beam attached thereto. The frame members are received within sleeves integral with a tent member. Each end wall of the tent member has a plurality of separable seams providing several different access openings.

Abstract: A weight sensing means for a forklift includes an elongated sleeve having a closed end and an open end in communication with an interior chamber. The interior chamber is dimensioned to receive a forklift lifting member. A weight sensing means is received within the interior chamber and is attached to the inner surface of the sleeve. The weight sensing means is in communication with a display means mounted on the forklift dashboard allowing a forklift operator to readily determine the weight of an object resting on the forklift blades. The weight sensing means is also in communication with an audible alarm means to alert a user whenever the lifting capacity of the forklift has been exceeded.

Abstract: An exercise assembly includes a hollow, substantially rectangular housing having a pair of side walls, a rear wall, an openable front wall and an open top in communication with an interior chamber. A cord encompasses a pulley system inside the interior chamber and exits the housing at its open top. The side and rear walls each have a pair of aligned rows of apertures for receiving an anchoring assembly. The anchoring assembly includes two outwardly extending legs which may be placed beneath a furniture item to stabilize the device while a user performs a desired exercise.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic cooking utensil holder which allows a user to temporarily secure hot pan lids while cooking eliminating the undesirable practice of placing the hot and sometimes soiled lids on a counter top. The device includes a horizontal tubular magnet having a plurality of support legs pivotally attached thereto which expand to form a tripod type support structure. A drip tray for collecting condensate or food residue adhering to the lid is removably attached to a pair of opposing support legs. A pair of opposing side arms each extending from an end of the magnet have a plurality of vertically aligned magnetic strips thereon for receiving additional cooking utensils such as knives, forks and spoons. Accordingly, whenever a user removes a lid to add ingredients or to stir the food within a pot or pan, the edge of the pan is placed within a drip tray with an opposing portion magnetically secured to the magnetic bar.

Abstract: A temperature and flow controller for a bath tub or shower is disclosed. The device includes a panel that replaces or surrounds the standard bath tub water valves. Within the panel is a control assembly in communication with temperature sensors in the shower head and the bath tub faucet as well as control valves on the hot and cold water supply lines. The temperature sensors are immediately downstream from a unique, two stage mixing chamber having a rotatable impeller in a first section and a helically grooved inner surface in a second section to thoroughly mix hot and cold water therein. The controller also includes means for enabling water flow at a preset time of day, for a predetermined duration or to deliver a predetermined volume of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lotion applicator and massaging apparatus including a pair of opposing substantially U-shaped handles with an attachment plate attached to each of their respective terminal ends. The two opposing attachment plates each have a plurality of cords extending from an opposing side with a snap style connector at their distal ends. A select one of a plurality of accessory pads may be attached to the U-shaped handles depending upon the application. Each applicator pad is substantially rectangular having four peripheral edges and a panel at two opposing edges thereof. Extending from each panel are a plurality of cords with a snap style connector at their distal ends for selectively engaging the snap style connectors on the U-shaped handles. Accordingly, a loofah sponge pad, a dry weave pad or a roller ball massage pad may be selectively attached to the U-shaped handles using the snap style connectors.

Abstract: A forked shower curtain construction 10 for bathtub receptacles 200. The curtain construction 10 comprises a generally elongated rectangular main shower curtain panel member 20 and an auxiliary shower curtain panel member 30 releasably secured to the lower portion of the main shower curtain panel member 20 by a zip-lock type releasable securing means 25 and 35.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-adhering catheter tube assembly including an elongated tubular member having a needle extending from one of two ends and an adhesive strip on the exterior surface thereof. An L-shaped tongue protrudes from the exterior surface of the tubular member for selectively engaging an L-shaped opening on a sleeve member. The transparent sleeve member surrounds the exterior of the tubular member and selectively covers the adhesive strip by coupling the L-shaped opening with the L-shaped tongue. Accordingly, the sleeve may be rotated and slid axially with respect to the tubular member to expose the adhesive strip. A removable protective layer covers the adhesive strip allowing the tubular member to be quickly and easily secured to a patient's skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insert for a standard beverage container holder that assists a user in removing an empty beverage container therefrom. The device includes a substantially rectangular panel bendable to form a cylindrical beverage container receptacle. The panel has two opposing lateral side edges, longitudinal top and bottom edges perpendicularly disposed therebetween, a planar inner surface and an opposing planar outer surface. Protruding from the inner surface are a plurality ofjuxtaposed, substantially parallel ribs extending from the top edge to the bottom edge. Depending from the inner surface of the panel immediately adjacent the bottom edge thereof are a plurality of bendable flaps for supporting a beverage container in an upright position. The top and bottom edges each have a pair of opposing L-shaped latch members for securing the device to the upper and lower rims of the beverage container holder.

Abstract: A device that can easily extend an existing wall socket that is obstructed by furniture or other items to allow access thereto includes an electrical outlet box having a sleeve extending from a side thereof and one or more female electrical receptacles on its exterior surface. A substantially flat base member having two planar sides is slidably extendible within the sleeve of the outlet box. The base component has an aperture for receiving a rotatable male plug component which allows the device to be rotated relative to the male plug component and extended horizontally or vertically as desired. Each male plug component is electrically connected to each of the female receptacles. The male plug component is plugged into a standard wall outlet, the outlet component is rotated and extended to a desired position and attached to a wall using an attachment means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an attachment device for securing to a conventional screw jack allowing the screw jack to be operated with a power tool. The device comprises a cylindrical shaft having first and second ends with a transverse bore proximal a first end thereof. Received within the transverse bore is a tubular member having two opposing ends with a clamp member pivotally attached to an end thereof. Attached to a second end of a cylindrical shaft is an engagement member dimensioned to lockably engage a drive member on a power tool. Accordingly, the tubular member may be secured to a handle bracket on a conventional screw jack and the shaft may be rotated with a power tool to automatically raise or lower the jack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable tray assembly particularly designed for those who stock shelves or perform similar tasks. The device includes a circular, continuous padded waistband having an elongated, integral slot on its front portion. The waistband is supported around a person's abdomen using a pair of adjustable shoulder straps. A planar, substantially rectangular tray member is received within the slot for supporting items, such as a shipping carton, immediately adjacent a user's abdomen. The tray member preferably has at least one retaining wall vertically depending from a peripheral edge to prevent the carton from shifting. Alternatively, a box shaped container member may be attached to the waistband by inserting a pair of opposing, horizontally extending attachment arms into the slot. The tray and container member are supported in a horizontal position using a leg brace removably attached to their respective lower surfaces at one end and to the waistband at a second end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved cutting board assembly comprising a base component having a substantially rectangular cutting surface with two opposing side walls depending therefrom. The area between the cutting surface and side walls define an interior chamber. The cutting surface has a plurality of apertures aligned in substantially parallel rows which are received within longitudinal channels having downwardly converging sidewalls for directing juices produced from cut food items into the apertures. A hollow cylindrical conduit is in fluid communication with the apertures and the interior chamber. Slidably received within the interior chamber of the base component is a drawer type collection tray which may be easily removed therefrom for receiving juices from the conduits. The base component also has a pair of substantially C-shaped support members each attached to an opposing side wall for elevating the cutting surface a predetermined distance from a table or kitchen counter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a retractable shelf assembly which may be easily mounted within a microwave oven cooking chamber. A pair of elongated substantially rectangular outer track members having an open end are mounted to the bottom of the microwave oven interior adjacent opposing sides. A pair of inner track members are longitudinally and slidably received within the outer track members and telescopable therefrom. A shelf with a pair of open sided channels on opposing edges is attached at an end to the inner track members and slidably engages the outer track members. The telescoping track and channel assembly allows the shelf to be slid horizontally into or out of a microwave oven as desired. A telescoping brace component vertically extends from the upper surface of the shelf component to engage the interior of the microwave thereby preventing the tray from completely sliding off the telescoping track mechanism.

Abstract: A device removably attachable to a binocular allowing accessory items such as radios and cameras to be secured thereto. The device comprises a planar, substantially rectangular support platform having planar upper and lower surfaces and four peripheral edges. Hingedly attached to the lower surface of the support platform are a pair of arcuate walls for abutting and surrounding the binocular barrels. Integrally extending from an edge of each arcuate wall is a curved resilient finger for surrounding an opposing portion of a binocular barrel whereby the barrel may be secured therebetween. First and second straps depend from opposing edges of the support platform which may be wrapped around an accessory item and joined to secure the accessory item on the upper surface thereof. The retaining device may be further secured to a binocular using a pair of bands extending from opposing edges of the support platform which may be wrapped around the binocular and joined to secure the device thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing lure resembling a worm having a unique motion that attracts or aggravates a fish when pulled through water. A first embodiment includes an elongated head portion, a spiraled body portion and a plurality of tail members extending therefrom. When dynamic, the spiraled body portion intervally extends and recoils in a spring like fashion. Second and third embodiments include a jagged and sinuous body portion, respectively, with a plurality of tail members extending therefrom. The jagged lure is designed to simulate a worm while the sinuous version, when dynamic, reciprocates between a substantially linear position and its original position. A fourth embodiment has a substantially linear, elongated body portion with a plurality of branches obliquely extending from opposing sides thereof. Each embodiment has a cap member removably attached to the shanked portion of a hook with an anesthetic solution received therein for deadening a fish's mouth when it engages the hook.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible, portable body dryer including a substantially rectangular base component having a planar upper surface and four peripheral side edges depending therefrom. Attached to each of two opposing side edges are a pair of lockable casters allowing the device to roll on a support surface. Attached to a third side edge is an elongated arm having a handle at a distal end thereof which may be grasped and pulled by a user. Perpendicularly extending from the upper surface of the base portion are a plurality of telescoping support legs each having a terminal end. Attached to the terminal end of each support leg is a substantially rectangular top portion having an upper surface, a lower surface and four peripheral side edges forming an interior chamber therebetween. Received within the top component interior chamber is an electrical fan and heating element for delivering hot air therebelow.

Abstract: A motorized pierced body part cleaning device includes a substantially hollow, elongated tubular handle component having an open end and a plurality of cleaning stem gripping members at a distal end. The cleaning stem gripping members are selectively rotated using an electric motor disposed within the tubular handle. Integral with the tubular handle adjacent its open end is a storage reservoir for storing a plurality of cleaning stems in a cleaning or disinfecting solution. The open end may be selectively enclosed using a cap means.