Abstract: A deburring tool is provided having two sets of blades for use in simultaneously deburring the inner and outer edges of a piece of tubing, further including adjustment capability allowing the use of the tool in deburring tubing of different sizes, further including a cap recess cleaning tool, a cleaning brush and a base for mounting the deburring tool on a bench, table or the like.

Abstract: A pool sweep bag is provided for use in holding debris collected by pool sweeps and pool cleaners constructed of porous material and having a collapsible snout section at the bottom end and a closable seam at the top end.

Abstract: A food covering is provided constructed of thin-film material which is substantially impervious to the flow of air and/or water therethrough. The food covering includes a method of tightening the food covering, on a bowl or other receptacle, which may be constructed utilizing either a tightenable string or other tie material passed through a pocket located near the perimeter of the food covering, or slits together with adhesive material to facilitate holding the food covering snugly against a receptacle. A slide-lock may also be utilized to hold the string tight after cinching.

Abstract: A heat exchanger unit to be positioned in the floor area of a bathtub or shower stall which extracts heat from spent shower or bath water, transferring that heat to water yet to be supplied to the shower or bathtub, reducing the amount of hot water required from a water heater for comfortable bathing.

Abstract: A shelf support bracket is provided having a front wall and top and bottom walls attached to the front wall and oriented perpendicular thereto but parallel to each other. The top and bottom walls include extensions, which extend beyond the edge of the top wall, and a hole to facilitate attachment to shelving.

Abstract: A back traction table is provided having a tiltable platform positioned on a base and including offset retainers whereby the balance point of the tiltable platform can be changed, further including a leg support which captures an individual's leg so that the individual does not slide during use of the back traction table.

Abstract: A pool sweep modification is provided for adapting an existing pool sweep to operate substantially below the surface of the water of a pool including a flotation device for positioning at one end of the water line of the sweep and a weight for attachment to the pool sweep head positioned at the end of the water line opposite the flotation device, the weight and the flotation device being balanced to maintain the pool sweep head substantially level during operation.

Abstract: A vessel stabilizer is provided which is constructed of a thin sheet of structural material folded to create a base and at least two flaps so that, when a vessel is positioned on the base and secured to the flaps, the vessel remains substantially stable during transport thereof.

Abstract: A lift is provided for use in lifting and transporting patients which includes a tiltable platform to facilitate positioning of patients thereon and hinged head and/or foot platform sections to increase the comfort of a patient being transported thereon.

Abstract: An overdrive transmission unit is provided which includes an electrical switch circuit which activates a solenoid to shift gears and which utilizes a planetary gear system and clutch and brake packs to provide an additional gear ratio and which, because of its unique construction, requires minimal axial and lateral space.

Abstract: A portable collapsible porch is provided for use with campers, camping trailers and the like which includes a foldable platform structure and collapsible legs, stairway and protective rail structure, thereby requiring minimal space for storage and transportation, and further includes adjustable legs to facilitate use in uneven terrain.

Abstract: A sanding wheel is provided having easily removable and replaceable contoured abrasive strips enabling use of the sanding wheel to sand workpieces of different contours accurately without replacement of the complete sanding wheel.

Abstract: A saw guide is provided with cooling and lubricating capability which guides a saw during cutting of wood and other materials and includes a mixing capability so that two coolants and/or lubricants can be mixed at the saw guide just prior to cooling or lubrication of a saw blade to reduce the likelihood of separation of insoluble combinations of coolants and/or lubricants prior to application to the saw blade.

Abstract: A foil applicator for applying decorative film from transfer foil to contoured edges, contoured serpentine edges and other edges of workpieces.The applicator includes a transport block having a face of substantially the same contour as the edge of the work piece with a heating means for the transport block, and a hammering means having a face of substantially the same contour as the edge of the work piece and being in close proximity to the transport block.

Abstract: A clip joining device which is easily retrofittable to existing clips and which, when in position, securely holds two clips together end-to-end to increase the amount of ammunition readily available during use of a firearm.

Abstract: A method of increasing the efficiency of a cooling system by measuring the temperature differential across the cool air inlet and outlet which occurs during normal operation of the cooling system to reduce the room temperature from its turn-on point to its turn-off point. The temperature differential so determined is then utilized to cycle the cooling system to increase efficiency thereof.

Abstract: A cycle seat having adjustment capability facilitating adjustment of the contour of the cycle seat to compensate for differences in the crotch, rear buttocks and side buttocks areas of individual anatomies, thereby providing greater comfort to an individual utilizing the cycle seat.

Abstract: A heating system designed to extract more than the usual amount of heat from a given amount of fuel by controlling the route of smoke from a firebox through a smoke duct over a tortuous path and exposing the walls of the smoke duct to ambient air, thereby increasing the efficiency of the heating system.

Abstract: A handicap trap seat for use with catamarans or other sailboats utilizing pontoons and a support frame extending therebetween which minimizes the likelihood of the user's being injured or sliding out of the trap seat while sailing.

Abstract: An irrigation device for controlling moisture level in soil utilizing a moisture-sensitive element which mechanically actuates a valve so that availability of water is controlled by the presence or absence or moisture in the soil.