Abstract: A clamping device for use with stock to be adhesed into a position where it will be routed to form a cove or other shaped routed joint at the interface of a vertical and a horizontal surface of Corian.TM. or equal rigid plastic sheets typically at the junction of a countertop and a backsplash respectively for kitchens and bathrooms. The device includes a main body having a pair of spaced suction cups at opposite ends of the main body portion. Each of the suction cups is disposed on an extremity or terminal section of the central section of the main body at a similar but oppositely directed angle relative to the central section of the main body portion. The central section also includes a spring-loaded retaining notch disposed therethrough at about the midpoint of the central section for the stock to be routed.

Abstract: A construction block suitable for the preparation of an assemblage such as lawn edging, patio perimeters (patio containment system) and the like, wherein a plurality of the blocks are rigidly assembled into the desired configuration without the use of mortar. Each construction block is formed as a pre-cast module, preferably of concrete, within which there is a conduit said conduit being formed from an optional elongated imperforate pipe length with at least one double ended female pipe coupling, and if said pipe is present, double ended female couplings are present at the opposite ends thereof. The conduit may extend in one or more directions through the block and terminates flush with the outer walls thereof.Connection of adjacent blocks one to another to form an assemblage is carried out by connector means comprising the interposition and adhesion of male nipples within adjacent female couplings. A concrete caulk sealant may be applied between any two spaced blocks to retard growth of grass and weeds.

Abstract: Liquid hydrocarbons are gelled by polyethylene block copolymers (PEBC's) to yield storage stable gels and sols that contain no metal-containing gelling agents and which compositions are thermally reversible; i.e., they melt into homogeneous liquids upon heating and upon cooling resume their previous state as a gel or sol.The PEBC gelling agents are block copolymers consisting of quasi-polyethylene crystalline "hard" blocks A and amorphous hydrocarbon "soft" blocks B. Crystallinity of the blocks A imparts the gel or sol with a sharp melting point which is dependent upon the PEBC chemical composition and concentration within the hydrocarbon. The gels and sols may contain suspended solid particles, such as powdered metals, fillers or oxidizers and are pumpable even when these suspended particles are present.

Abstract: A device to improve one's golf swing made of hook and loop engageable material. The hook material is fabricated into a club face cover preferably highlighting the sweet spot on the golf club. The design is fabricated from many separate pieces held together with double back adhesive tape filament holding the design together on one side and adhering to the wood or iron club face on the other side. The loop material is wrapped around a low mass soft sponge ball and is attached to a foot commonly known as a tee forming the target. When the club face cover hits the target, the nature of the hook and loop material causes the target to engage the club face's loops thus marking the spot the target engaged the club and showing the manner in which the target was hit as the target temporarily changes its shape.

Abstract: A fire-retardant composition for Christmas trees and related items which significantly lessens needle drop and inhibits tree burning for at least 30 days. The composition meets the current law and regulations of the State of California for Flame-Retardant Chemicals, Fabrics Application Concerns.The composition comprises an intimate mixture of sodium silicate, a corn syrup, water, a wetting agent containing formation and a calcium halide in varying proportions.

Abstract: A frozen-nondairy dessert having the creamy texture and the mouth feel of an ice cream product comprised of a frozen banana based composite of bananas alone or in combination with flavor providing substances. Preferably ripe banana or banana mixture which has been quick frozen preferably in small mass units and maintained in a frozen state till time of use. The frozen banana composite is first masticated, then whipped to achieve a significant overrun and either served immediately, or refrozen, preferably quickly for future use.Fruits, nuts, and flavorings may be blended into the banana composite prior to the freezing step or they can be mixed with the frozen composite during mastication or aeration.

Abstract: A device to improve one's golf swing made of hook and loop engageable material. The hook material is fabricated into a club face cover preferably highlighting the sweet spot on the golf club. The design is fabricated from many separate pieces held together with double back adhesive tape filament holding the design together on one side and adhering to the wood or iron club face on the other side. The loop material is wrapped around a low mass soft sponge ball and is attached to a foot commonly known as a tee forming the target. When the club face cover hits the target, the nature of the hook and loop material causes the target to engage the club face's loops thus marking the spot the target engaged the club and showing the manner in which the target was hit as the target temporarily changes its shape.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for cleaning heat exchangers when overhauling transmissions or the like wherein the inlet and outlet of a heat exchanger is disconnected from the transmission and connected to a source of solvent, oil and air. Solvent is first injected into the heat exchanger in a direction reverse to the normal flow of oil through the heat exchanger. This injection of solvent is stopped, then started again after a predetermined delay time. This injection and delay cycle may be repeated.Air is now injected under pressure into the heat exchanger in a direction reverse to the flow of oil therethrough, i.e. in the same direction as the solvent injection.Thirdly, oil is injected into the heat exchanger in the normal direction of flow of oil therethrough for a predetermined time. This injection of oil is stopped for a predetermined period of time. The injection and delay cycle for oil injection may also be repeated.

Abstract: Car towing apparatus having a surge brake system on a tow bar adapted to be coupled to the brakes of the towed vehicle to actuate the same upon actuation of the brakes of the towing vehicle.

Abstract: A flare carrier and dispenser for the safe and convenient transportation of a plurality of flares. The flares are stacked vertically in two spaced inclined columns within a housing and are dispensable on command by the depression of a spring-loaded gate disposed at the bottom of each column of flares.

Abstract: A one-way check valve having a pair of threaded fittings interconnected by a smooth interior wall tubular conduit. Each of the fittings has ridges biting into the material of the interior wall of the conduit. Each fitting has a valve seat thereon, one of the valve seats being a radiused circular apertured flange and the other valve seat being the open end of the fitting, the open end having spaced cut out areas about the periphery thereof. A ball is disposed within the conduit moveable from a first position seating in the circular radiused apertured flange closing off fluid flow through the fitting having the flange thereon to a second position seating in the open end of the other fitting, fluid flow being provided about the ball and through the cut out areas into the fitting having the open end thereon.

Abstract: An improved foam receiving envelope pad for use beneath a horse saddle. In one embodiment the envelope pad is interposed between a standard horse pad and the saddle; while in the second embodiment, the envelope pad is integrated into the standard horse pad. In both instances, the construction features the inclusion of an upper surface rearwardly narrowing top gusset followed by an integrated elongated flat panel, the pair of which separate each of two side envelopes from each other. Each envelope in use is downwardly disposed and is adapted to removably receive a special shock absorbing foam insert. The overall configuration of the envelope pad is correlated with the configuration of the saddle for which its use is intended.

Abstract: A self-adjusting crutch containing a central portion having both a fixed and a moveable central post, one of which nests within the other. A prepositionable height fastener cooperates with a coupling collar, both of which are disposed on the central portion to predetermine the amount of extension. When the fastener and coupler are in cooperation, the leg can be extended and retracted repeatedly the exact same distance.An improved hand grip is also disclosed.

Abstract: An opener for the easy removal of a stopper from a champagne-type bottle unidirectionally, which opener comprises a frame having a closed front and an open rear, a first shaft at the rearward end, and a second shaft at the forward end. The second shaft is coupled to a rack at one end and to a platform adapted to engage the underside of a stopper at the other end. The rack is raised by the downward movement of a handle having a pinion at one end which engages the rack and thereby simultaneously pushes the platform upwardly on the stopper to remove it.

Abstract: A rotational force counterbalancing device comprising a weight linearly moveable between two impact points and mounted on a fruit tree shaker to dampen the attempt of an operating shaker to rotate in the direction of the aligned weights of the shaker. As the shaker attempts to move in one direction, the weight of the counterbalancing device moves in the opposite direction.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that is mountable upon preferably a skidsteer tractor, through a forklift truck or similar wheeled vehicle could be employed. The apparatus can be lowered into a trench on one side of a street or sidewalk and used to bore axially beneath the street or sidewalk to a trench on the other side of the street or sidewalk. Operation of the apparatus, which uses conventional commercial augers is controlled from the hydraulic couplings situated in the skidsteer tractor.The apparatus includes a main housing which includes a means for receiving the accessory shoe of a prime mover for physical attachment thereto; and a motor housing with a motor, hydraulic coupler and bearing disposed therein, which motor housing is pivotally mounted to the main body.