Abstract: A water cycling system with compressor motive force and with turbine electric power generation, includes: (a) a water piping subsystem that has a circuitous loop means for continuously or intermittently circulating water in a loop, the loop having an upward flowing side and a downward flowing side, the loop having a bottom level and a top level with a head differential of at least fifty feet between the bottom level and the top level; (b) an air compressor subsystem including at least one air compressor having a compressed air outlet with the air outlet being located below the top level in the upwardly flowing side of the loop; and, (c) at least one electric power generating water-driven turbine located within the loop. In some instances the subsystem of piping is part of a water well; in other instances, part of a geothermal well; in yet other instances a different system, such as an above-ground system, e.g. a water tower.

Abstract: A process for irrigation involves monitoring reclaimed water, and treating it when necessary. The reclaimed water is tested with monitors to obtain results for water quality characteristics, including: pH; residual chlorine; and, sodium. These results are inputted to a computerized data handling system for data collection, storage and analysis for comparison to predetermined acceptable ranges for water quality characteristic, and to show any deviation from said acceptable ranges. Either alarms are set off or treatment occurs or both, when deviations are observed. Treatment includes a dechlorination system to correct active chlorine, and, optionally, an oxidation system. There is also a reverse osmosis step for reduction of salts, such as sodium. Other monitors may include one or more of hardness; turbidity; alkalinity; conductivity and nitrates.

Abstract: An online address book system having sufficient hardware and software to operate an address book user interface and to perform intelligent interpretations of inputs from users. The system includes at least one server software module that includes software to perform a plurality of functions. These include the ability to receive input data and separate user queries, wherein the software can arrange the data so as to create a data base that includes at least three access dimensions, including contact access, contact-relationship access and contact-time frame access, and so as to create a connectivity matrix based on a plurality of contact pair relationships applying connective recognition logic. The system provides a user interface that permits access to address book stored data based on user input selected from the group consisting of contact, a contact-relationship pair, a contact-time frame pair, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A liquid metered dispensing squeeze bottle includes: (a.) a squeezable container having an opening for dispensing liquid therefrom at one end and a bottom at the other end; (b.) a non-flexible trap chamber of a predetermined volume, connected to the opening of the container; (c.) a dip tube; (d.) a one way valve at the bottom of the dip tube; and (e.) a brush connected to the dispensing end of said trap chamber.

Abstract: The process for irrigation of a man-made landscaped area, such as a golf course, playing field or agricultural area, involves monitoring a sample of reclaimed water, a sample of soil containing reclaimed water, or both from a supply of reclaimed water, and treating it when necessary to avoid harmful effects to plantlife, and irrigating with the treated water via a subterranean distribution system. The sample is tested with monitors for water quality characteristics, including: total organic carbon compounds; pH; residual chlorine; chlorides; and, sodium. These results are inputted to a computerized data handling system for data collection, storage and analysis for comparison to predetermined acceptable ranges to show deviation from acceptable ranges. Either alarms are set off or treatment occurs or both, when deviations are observed. Treatment may include a dechlorination system, an oxidation system, reverse osmosis system. Other monitors may be for hardness; turbidity; alkalinity; conductivity and nitrates.

Abstract: A cleaning brush includes a handle member and a brush member that are connected in a locking/unlocking fashion and wherein they may be separated from one another by a locking mechanism component that is located on the handle member remotely from the brush member. The handle member has a first end handle portion and a second end having a mechanism for removably attaching the brush member. The brush member has one of a male and female fittage and the second end of the handle member has the other of the male fittage and the female fittage so the one slides into the other. These fittages are functionally positioned perpendicular to the elongated length of the handle.

Abstract: A liquid metered dispensing squeeze bottle includes: (a.) a squeezable container having an opening for dispensing liquid therefrom at one end and a bottom at the other end; (b.) a nonflexible trap chamber of a predetermined volume, connected to the opening of the container; (c.) a dip tube, and (d.) a one way valve at the bottom of the dip tube. There is an inlet leg that freely rotates around the bottom of the dip tube and a drive mechanism, such as a counterweight or a float, to assure that the leg extends into an air pocket when the container is tilted for liquid squeeze dispensing.

Abstract: A masonry story pole with braces includes: a.) an elongated vertical pole member for corner positioning to set horizontal lines for bricklaying, having a working area between a top end and a bottom end; b.) a bottom support bracket connected to the bottom end of the pole member; c.) a working area bracket connected to the working area of the pole member; d.) two brace connection members with rotation mechanism for rotation about a vertical axis and about a horizontal axis; and, e.) at least two braces. The working area bracket has the two brace connection members connected to it. Further, each brace is rotatably connected to one of the two brace connection members, and extends downwardly therefrom so as to be positioned away from the pole member to provide adjustable angle brace positioning. The braces can be attached to either a horizontal surface or a vertical surface.

Abstract: An automatic positioning dispenser for paper rolls includes (a) a front section of a main housing including a reciprocating paper roll elevator shaft, and a rear section of the main housing including a paper roll storage and feeding mechanism; (b) the elevator shaft having a handle, a roll holder and a reciprocal track, the roll holder having a roll engaging position and a roll disengaging position, the handle and roll holder being moveably connected to one another so as to move together along the reciprocal track, so that when the handle is moved down, it first releases a spent roll, then travels to the bottom and locks onto a new roll, and when the handle is next pulled up, it moves the new roll to the top position for use; and, (c) the paper roll storage and feeding mechanism having sufficient storage area to store a plurality of paper rolls in sequential position, and having feeding means to move a paper roll from the storage area to the bottom of the elevator shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ergonomic urological catheterization/irrigation tray. The tray includes a tray structure having a recessed area that includes at least a bottom, opposite side walls, a front and a back, wherein the front has a first width of a predetermined dimension and the back has a second width of a predetermined dimension less then the first width, such that the recessed area is wider at the front than it is at the back. The recessed area has at least one drain located at a lower area thereof. The tray further includes a top flange extending at least outwardly each of the opposite side walls, wherein a user may rest the flange on front upper portions of legs when in a supine position, for urinary bladder evacuation into the tray. Surgical kits contain the aforementioned tray and specified components.

Abstract: A surge protector for alternating current service includes at least an incoming hot line and a neutral line, but usually includes an incoming hot line, an incoming neutral line and a safety ground line. The surge protector has an input transformer and a series connected transformer with input connection to the input transformer secondary winding, and connected in series to a non-linear surge suppression circuit, and therefore has a gross output connection to the non-linear surge suppression circuit, and a low impedance input to the secondary winding of the series connected transformer from the non-linear surge suppression circuit, and has a surge cancelled hot line output connection.

Abstract: A multi-variable, multi-parameter projectile launching and testing device includes; a.) an elongated hollow acceleration tube having a firing end and an exit end; b.) firing mechanism functionally connected to the firing end of the elongated acceleration tube to create sufficient force to accelerate a projectile through the elongated acceleration tube; c.) a heating mechanism for temperature control of a projectile; d.) rotation means functionally connected to the elongated acceleration tube for rotating it; e.) a first control mechanism for variable control of the firing means; f.) a second control mechanism for variable control of the heating means; and, g.) a third control mechanism for variable control of the rotation mechanism. A user may accelerate a projectile through the elongated acceleration tube with a pre-selected force, at a pre-selected temperature and with a pre-selected rate of rotation using the first, the second and the third control mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention is an item location directory method and system which involves the use of item-identifying bar codes on the items to be included in the directory, and location-identifying bar codes physically applied to the corresponding locations. These are read in a preset manner with a bar code reader and inputted into a processor for creation of item/corresponding location data for the directories.

Abstract: A ratchet-based, torque-enhanced fastener tool for tightening and loosening nuts, bolts, lug nuts and other fasteners includes a main housing and a handle attached to the main housing. A trigger is movably connected so that it can be moved in a reciprocal manner. A drive mechanism in the main housing is connected to the handle such that reciprocal movement of the handle moves the drive mechanism. A ratchet gear is functionally connected to the drive mechanism so as to rotate when the drive mechanism is moved. A drive gear is connected to the ratchet gear so as to rotate when the ratchet gear is so rotated. A socket wrench driver is connected to the drive gear so as to rotate simultaneously with the drive gear. By this arrangement, a user may attach a nut socket to the socket wrench driver, hold the handle and squeeze and release the trigger repeatedly to rotate the nut socket to drive a nut or other fastener.

Abstract: The present invention is an item location system which relies upon voice activation and responsiveness to identify location(s) of item(s) sought by a user. The system includes a continuous speech recognition digital signal processor, a programmable microprocessor interfaced therewith, voice input and user feedback mechanisms, including audio and/or video feedback. Preferred embodiments utilize audio feedback to the user. The system also includes sufficient software and equipment to create item-identification/corresponding location-identification data pairs by utilizing item identifying bar codes on the items and cuopling them to location identifying bar codes physically situated on the items. The continuous speech recognition engine utilizes Hidden Markov Models to create real time continuous speech recognition and feedback.

Abstract: The system includes a stop sign device, a wave signal transmitter, a signal receiver and a warning signal. The wave signal transmitter is located at the stop sign device, that is it is near it, or is attached to it. The transmitter projects a wave signal outwardly in a direction from the front of the stop sign device, that is toward oncoming traffic that is expected to comply with the stop sign device. The wave signal of the transmitter has a predetermined frequency and transmission strength, and may be radio or IR or other wave signal. The signal receiver is adapted to receive a wave signal of the same frequency of said wave signal of the transmitter, so that when it is near the transmitter, it will receive that signal.

Abstract: A an improvement in a two wheel motor vehicle having an internal combustion motor and a wheel drive mechanism, wherein the motor has an exhaust system connected thereto, includes a) an exhaust system having a first exhaust pipe and a second exhaust pipe with the first exhaust pipe being in a fixed position relative to the internal combustion motor, and the second exhaust being rotatably connected to the first exhaust pipe, and b) an exhaust pipe drive mechanism connected to the second exhaust pipe for rotation of the second exhaust pipe. The pipe drive mechanism may operate off some power source of the vehicle, operate independently of the vehicle power sources, may operate from exiting exhaust gases, ambient wind form motion of the vehicle, or a combination of the foregoing.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having at least three wheels, an internal combustion motor and a wheel drive mechanism, wherein the motor has an exhaust system connected thereto, includes a) an exhaust system having a first exhaust pipe and a second exhaust pipe with the first exhaust pipe being in a fixed position relative to the internal combustion motor, and the second exhaust being rotatably connected to the first exhaust pipe, and b) an exhaust pipe drive mechanism connected to the second exhaust pipe for rotation of the second exhaust pipe. The pipe drive mechanism may operate off some power source of the vehicle, operate independently of the vehicle power sources, may operate from exiting exhaust gases, ambient wind form motion of the vehicle, or a combination of the foregoing.