Abstract: A rifle bore cleaning mixture of 2.4 by volume of Sweet's to 1 of Kroil to produce an approximate compound that is 70% by volume of Sweet's and 30% by volume of Kroil without combining any further additives with the mixture.

Abstract: The device protects the forearm, hand and fingers of a wheelchair occupant from injury through collision with obstacles by providing a shield that curves over the occupant's forearm. The shield ends in a compound curve that extends over the occupant's hand and fingers, curving inwardly toward the armrest. To accommodate the manually manipulated controls for motorized wheelchairs that usually protrude upwardly from the forward end of the armrest, the shield is appreciably longer than the base for the device to form a gap between the base and the shield that accommodates these controls while nevertheless continuing to protect the occupant's hand and fingers. Several ways in which the device can be attached to different classes of wheelchairs and device dimensions suitable for these classes also are shown and described.

Abstract: The accessories coordinator has three separate, essentially air-tight pockets mounted on a transparent support. Each of the pockets is formed through a supplemental film that is bonded at its pocket edges to the support. The individual pockets are each provided with respective reclosable fasteners that selectively seal or provide access to the accessories stored within the pockets. The entire structure is, moreover, formed from only two polymeric sheets, the support and the supplemental film.

Abstract: An interactive fluid tube stabilization device for an intravenous feeding tube is formed of an acrylic material that has a cylindrical shape. A lengthwise slit forms two overlapping sides for the device that can be manually spread apart to fit over and clamp onto the top bed rail of a hospital bed. A flap formed in the side of the device that is opposite to the slit has an arcuate end and a fold line spaced from the end through a distance that is greater than the diameter of the intravenous feeding tube. When the arcuate end is bent toward the top of the bed rail, it forms a gap that accommodates the feeding tube between the device and the flap, enabling most of the drag applied by the feeding tube to be borne by the device and to permit relatively free movement of the tube transverse to the bed rail to accommodate the movement of the patient.

Abstract: The hitch cover is adaptable to several commercially available trailer hitches. The cover has a flat portion with a hexagonal recess, the recess being about 3 inches across opposite corners. A protective portion, generally perpendicular to the flat portion has a “U” shape and provides a polyurethane padding approximately 1.25 inches thick and 3 inches in depth. A steel plate, interposed between the flat portion and the perpendicular portion, has a hole, the center of which is in alignment with the center of the hexagonal recess. The semicircular portion of the “U” shaped protective portion, moreover, has a general diameter of 5.25 inches between opposite external surfaces of the protective portion and the parallel arms of the “U” shape protruding about 3.75 inches from the semicircular portion.

Abstract: A medical aid that functions as (1) a standalone femur traction device for femur traction or (2) a trapezoidally-shaped cushioned leg support pillow. The medical aid can be placed on an ordinary bed and is constructed to provide traction without the use of weights or pulleys. The medical aid includes a base that supports a trapezoidally-shaped leg pillow or support and an adjustable U-shaped fulcrum coupled to the base. The U-shaped fulcrum supports thereon an elastic cord with an attached leg pin connector. Adjustment of the U-shaped fulcrum and/or the tension applied by the elastic cord varies the amount of traction. The trapezoidally-shaped cushioned leg support can be used with or without the base.

Abstract: A stable waste receptacle has in the preferred embodiment, at least two foot pedals mounted on opposite sides of the receptacle, at the receptacle's base. Recessed housings are formed in the base and sides to permit the foot pedals to be withdrawn from the housings to stabilize the receptacle during trash bag removal or to be pressed back into the respective housings for telescopically stacking multiple receptacles. Detents are provided to retain the foot pedals releasably in the extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: The described pawl and ratchet wheel shackle is preferably used to secure automobiles on transport trailers for shipment. To release the tension on the chain securing the vehicle on the trailer, the pawl is shifted laterally relative to the ratchet wheel's plane of rotation. This lateral shift disengages the pawl from the ratchet teeth, releasing the ratchet wheel and relieving the tension on the chain.

Abstract: A composition by volume of 50% water, 42% hydrogen peroxide in a 3% solution and about 8% “Dawn” detergent when applied to insect residues spattered on vehicle surfaces is very effective in removing these residues. The composition is particularly efficient in removing Plecia nearctica, or “lovebug” debris from these surfaces in a manner that does not harm the vehicle finish, is inexpensive, environmentally acceptable and safe to handle.

Abstract: The bib has a neck portion with a neck hole that is large enough to fit comfortably around the wearer's neck. The neck hole has an opening that can either be pulled over the wearer's head by means of an elastic material, or divided into an exposed strip of fabric and a coextensive underlaying strip of fabric. These strips of fabric are releasably fastened together. An expanse of protective material extending from the transverse end of the neck portion prevents food and drink from staining or soiling the wearer's clothing during the course of hand feeding. Beneath the expanse of protective material is a first layer of absorbent material. This first layer overlays a lower, second layer of absorbent material. The first and second absorbent layers offer a face wipe to the user for removing food from the wearer's face.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a fluid preservative to wood or wood products has a work tank for maintaining a predetermined concentration of preservative in the fluid. The work tank is equipped with a heater to keep the temperature of the fluid and the preservative in the work tank at a predetermined level. Hot fluid and preservative is drawn under a vacuum, initially from the work tank. On filling a pressure vessel, a pressure pump then supplies the preservative and fluid mixture under pressure to the pressure vessel in which the wood or wood product is being treated. As the treatment process depletes the preservative in the fluid, through absorption in the wood, the depleted fluid is circulated back to the work tank where it is heated and more preservative is added to restore the concentration of preservative in the fluid to a desired level. The fluid, replenished with preservative, is then pumped into the pressure vessel.

Abstract: A method for not only preserving cellulose material from deterioration and from fire, but also for producing plywood, chip and particle aborad with an inexpensive and environmentally acceptable adhesive is described. The cellulose material is processed by spraying, immersing or being subjected to vacuum and pressure application in two steps. One step processes the cellulose material with a sodium silicate preservative solution. Another step processes the cellulose material with a gaseous carbon dioxide. Pressure application, moreover, can be varied in a range not to exceed 250 psi to improve product quality. Moistened cellulose material, treated in the foregoing manner, is coated with a comminuted protein, e.g. soybean meal, and pressed into a cellulose product, typically plywood and chip board.