Abstract: A gauge mounting assembly for mounting a gauge to an instrument panel of a vehicle such as an automobile, boat, airplane or any other device utilizing said gauge and instrument panel. The gauge mounting assembly comprises: a gauge disposed within a gauge housing abutting a gauge housing flange; a gauge mounting bracket integrally attached to the gauge housing; said gauge mounting bracket comprising a circular base with a series of flexible fingers extending axially from said base; and, said fingers consisting of a ratcheting tip. When said gauge mounting assembly is positioned within a hole in said instrument panel the flexible fingers consist of an elastic dual-action cantilevered spring members. First, said fingers flex inwardly towards the axial surface of the gauge housing to permit passage through said hole. Second, said spring members bow outwardly from their original position exerting an outward force against said hole maintaining retention and alignment of the gauge housing.

Abstract: A disposable beverage cup carrier is preferably made from molded pulp, plastic or other resilient material capable of withstanding the force of four filled beverage cups while carried by integral carrying handle and preventing collapsing of the carrier and resultant spillage of the hot or cold beverage. The beverage cup carrier has a top surface, generally square in shape, of sufficient diameter capable of accommodating a integral ergonomically carrying handle. The beverage cup carrier is capable of holding one to four cups of various sizes and shapes of beverage containers providing a safe and sturdy means during transportation preventing spillage. The integral carrying handle positioned in the center of the top surface allows the user to carry up to four beverage containers with one hand providing enhanced safety and allowing a free hand for purposes of opening the door of one's automobile.

Abstract: An improved multi-point locking mechanism in combination with a lamp assembly and a support assembly with mating, cooperating plug connectors providing a detachable lamp assembly for use on vehicles, such as boat trailers, for quick removal before exposure to corrosive water. The improved locking mechanism, in addition to providing a means for quick detachment and removal of the light assembly, provides a stronger and durable engagement with the support assembly preventing accidental dislodgement while towing vehicles, like boat trailers. The locking mechanism comprising a corrosive resistant L-shaped member having a horizontal extending plate with a hole through the distal end, and a downward depending section retractably positioned within the support assembly.

Abstract: A game apparatus is disclosed. The game apparatus comprises a rotatable wheel having a display surface divided into fifty-four concentric areas including indicia of fifty-two standard playing cards and indicia of two joker playing cars with stopping pegs disposed between each of the indicia of fifty-two standard playing cars and the indicia of two joker playing cards. The rotatable wheel is rotatably mountable to a stationary wheel having at least three tangs. the game apparatus also comprises a horizontal playing surface used in conjunction with the rotatable wheel. The horizontal playing surface has a main playing area divided into six columns of nine plots including indicia of fifty-two playing cards and indicia of two joker playing cards and a plurality of vetting areas disposed on at least three borders of the main playing area.

Abstract: A weighted skipping exercise device for cardio-aerobic exercise. A leg ring is attached to a cone element containing adjustable weights by an elongated cord. The elongated cord having a first loop end positioned within a channel around a the outer circumference of the leg ring. A second cord end connected to the cone element by an attaching means permitting free rotation of the cone element. The cone element comprising a top cone attached to the second cord end and a bottom cup having a circular slot for containment of the adjustable weights. The top cone and bottom cup threaded together by a friction ring comprise the cone element. The cone element and adjustable weights attached by the elongated cord revolve in a circular path around the user by movement of the leg ring positioned around a user's first leg and continuous revolutions maintained byjumping or skipping over the circular path of the device with a second leg of the user.

Abstract: A barrel measuring device for accurate measurement of all internal dimensions and barrel wall thickness of a gun, tube, pipe or cylinder is comprised of a fixed probe transversely attached to a cross member at a distal end. A second probe transversely attached to a body member proximate to the fixed probe, said body member and second probe slidaby moveable along the axis of the cross member. A measurement device attached to the body member and second probe for recording of the diameter proportional to the degree of expansion of the fixed and second probe within the barrel. A recoil means for expansion contained with the cross member and attached to the body member coupled with the second probe providing an expansion pressure between the probes for measurement with the measuring device.

Abstract: A firearm measuring device for measuring all external dimensions of a firearm is comprised of an elongated rectangular caliper body member having measurement indicia inscribed thereon. A pair of jaws affixed on the caliper body member, one jaw affixed to a carriage and moveable along the caliper body member, a second jaw permanently affixed at one end of the caliper body member. A drop meter affixed to the caliper body member adjacent to the fixed jaw and vertically adjustable along the length of the drop meter by a channel within the length of the drop meter. The drop meter having a measurement indicia inscribed thereon. An extension member for attachment to the caliper body member having a bottom tooth-shaped configuration which is positioned on a gun barrel. The extension member having a magnetic means recessed within the extension member for securing the extension member in combination with the caliper body to the gun barrel eliminating need of holding the device during operation.

Abstract: A mouse rest for hand and wrist device for reducing repetitive stress injuries from extended use of a computer mouse device is disclosed which includes a hand and wrist support region consisting of a resting plate, generally square in shape, having three square corners and one outwardly rounded corner. The resting plate has a top and bottom surface and is elevated by at least three posts attached at the square corners and extending downward to a nonskid pad. A nonskid pad is affixed to a base. The computer mouse device is placed under the resting plate at the rounded corner and the user accesses the mouse with fingers only while the hand and wrist remain on a horizontal plane and totally relaxed on the resting plate. The disclosed device eliminates all upward or downward flexion of the users wrist which is a main cause of repetitive stress injuries.

Abstract: A gauge mounting device (20) for an improved mounting a gauge (17) to an instrument panel (19) including an annular gauge bracket assembly comprised of a gauge bracket having an inner tapering thread profile forming a helical pitch, a gripper ring disposed within the inner tapering thread profile having a plurality of gripping teeth radially aligned on a inner surface of the gripper ring and freely moveable along the inner tapering thread profile. The gauge bracket engaged onto a conical or cylindrical gauge housing having a gauge disposed therein and preventing further rotation of the conical gauge housing forming a stationery helix. The gauge bracket rotated causing forward movement by the helical pitch traveling along the stationery helix from the gripper ring resulting in increasing gripping force applied to the conical or cylindrical gauge housing and increasing sandwiching force between the gauge bracket and the conical or cylindrical gauge housing.

Abstract: A fixed stroke power press safety stop block, manufactured of a light weight metal or plastic sufficient to withstand the dead weight of a ram and an attached upper die shoe preventing inadvertent downward movement of said ram. The stop block manufactured to be disposed on top of an existing die stop of a lower die shoe of said press and extending upwardly beneath the upper die shoe in the relative space between said die stop and said upper die platen when ram is in a upper most open position. Said block having a height equivalent to the fixed stroke of said ram less no greater than 0.250 of an inch permitting use of stop block in all die sets used relative to said press notwithstanding variances in shut heights. It is understood said shut height is determined by adjustment of ram crankshaft configuration causing contact by said upper die shoe with lower die stop at the lower most position of said ram.