Abstract: A sculptural toy or building block designed and adapted to be joined to other identical sculptural toys or building blocks to create infinite figures and shapes. The sculptural toy or building block is an elongated member that is comprised of five portions: two legs, two feet, and an opening. Each leg is provided with a foot at its distal end and is separated from the other leg by the opening located in the center of the elongated toy member. The legs, feet, and opening are linearly oriented in the same plane with each formed into rectangular or square configurations. The leg configurations also include slots that extend along the entire length of the leg. The feet of one toy member can be received at various angles along the slots in the legs of another toy member. Also, the leg of one toy member can be slidably received into the opening of another toy member.

Abstract: A candy product intended to be extruded in a ribbon/belt format and capable of being extruded and rolled upon itself to create a candy roll product eliminating the need of an underlying support material, and of the type generally including as ingredients, sweetening agents, flavoring agents, binders, water, stabilizers, acidulants, fruit flavorants, and coloring agents, the improvement comprising the addition of between 0.25% and 5% by weight of gelatin thereby to provide an extrudable candy.

Abstract: A turntable and drive system for transporting parts from a first location to a second location. The turntable is mounted on a vertical shaft and has shock absorbing means located between the vertical shaft and the turntable to absorb horizontal forces on the turntable such as forklifts striking the turntable. There is a drive system that is mounted adjacent to the turntable for imparting a rotational force to the turntable. The drive system is mounted on a moveable plate that moves with the movement of the turntable so that the drive system remains in contact with the turntable at all times.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a string of miniature holiday lights in which the string of lights is provided with a miniature light switch. The light string has a plurality of miniature sockets electrically connected in series. The switch is mounted in one of the sockets and can turn on and off the lamps connected in series on that string of lights. The switch and lamps have substantially identical bases that are received in the sockets so that the switch is interchangeable with any of the lamps allowing the switch to be placed anywhere along the light string. This gives the user the ability to control a string of lights without unplugging the string of lights from the power source. It also allows the user to place the switch in a convenient location along the light string.

Abstract: A hand held cleaning device that has a self wringing mechanism for extracting liquids from a sponge mounted at the end of an elongated handle. A sleeve is mounted on the handle and slides from a first position to a second position. When moved to the second position, it operates a wringing assembly mounted on a lever mechanism. There is a second cleaning element mounted on a moveable frame member that pivots and wrings the liquid from the sponge and moves the second cleaning element over the first cleaning element. In this second position, the moveable frame is positioned between the sponge and the second cleaning element with the second cleaning element contacting the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: Provided is a sulky in which an operator platform is attached to a hitch arm through the interconnection of a vertical pivot tube and an essentially C-shaped clevis. The vertical pivot tube is secured to the clevis by a vertical pivot pin and hinge. The clevis counter balances and leverages the forces and loads that are applied to the vertical pivot pin while the sulky is in operation and, thereby, prevents the unnecessary anomalies and structural failures of the vertical pivot pin. Alternate embodiments detailing alternate clevis configurations are also presented.

Abstract: A cooking vessel with a unique adjustable ventilation system for cooking various foods and obtaining desired tastes. The cooking vessel has a lid and a base with a free standing rack located in the bottom of the base. The lid is designed with an ventilation system that traverses an upper ventilation cap with either a lower ventilation cap or, alternatively, a recess to enable the positional alignment of ventilation holes in the upper ventilation cap to the ventilation holes in the lower ventilation cap or, alternatively, recess to permit the proper degree of steam to be released from the cooking vessel while retaining the proper amount of moisture to effectively cook the food.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning and degreasing compositions. It is an aqueous concentrate comprising caustic soda, a metal salt of silica, three surfactants, and a bonding agent. The concentrate can be diluted to provide a reusable, low foaming, non-toxic and biodegradable composition useful for degreasing, cleaning, and disinfecting, and for separating solids, oils, and greases suspended in water. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A flush mount door handle recessed within a door frame. The door handle is set in a box type configuration. The door handle has a bottom support member that extends at an obtuse angle from the back wall and a pull member that does not come in contact the bottom support member. This type of flush mount door handle is designed to permit runoff of liquids, loose dirt, and grime and allow easier cleaning of the entire door handle.

Abstract: A horticultural light apparatus that reduces heat transmitted to plants that are being illuminated is provided. The Inventive Device includes a hollow, transparent, cylindrical tube, preferably made of glass. The tube is open at both ends and adapted to receive spigot members, the spigot members also being open ended. A support bracket to mount a lightbulb is affixed to at least one of the spigots. A reflector is also installed on the interior of the tube. In use, a lightbulb is inserted into the tube and secured by the spigots. Because of the open ends, air can flow through the tube, thus eliminating over-heating of the lightbulb. The glass absorbs much of the radiant heat generated by the lightbulb while emitting substantially all of the light generated by the lightbulb. The reflector directs the light in a generally downward direction. Means for suspending the Device are also included.