Abstract: A zippered shower curtain (10) comprising a valance (12), a curtain (14), and a zipper (16). The valance (12) includes a plurality of spaced apart apertures (22) allowing for suspension of the valance (12) from a horizontally disposed rod (28) by rings (24) or hooks (26). The curtain (14) is removably attached to the valance (12) by the zipper (16) allowing for the easy attachment or detachment of the curtain (14) from the valance (12) by the engagement or disengagement of the zipper teeth (32).

Abstract: A protective device (10) for protecting the bow (12) of a watercraft (14) from damage caused by collisions of the watercraft with trailers, docks, the shore, other watercraft, debris in the water, and the like, which does not significantly alter the resulting hydrodynamic flow of water over the bow (12) of a watercraft (14). The protective device (10) comprising a generally planar aliphatic transparent deformable urethane member (56) and an adhesive (22) securing the urethane member (56) to the exterior surface of the bow (12) of a watercraft (14).

Abstract: A chemical composition used as a topical treatment for relieving headache symptoms including asafetida and either water or a water based cream, if required. The chemical composition is created by mixing the ingredients to form a homogeneous paste. The chemical composition is then applied topically to the head, to the navel, or to both the head and to the navel to relieve headache symptoms.

Abstract: The aqueous cleaning solution of the present invention comprises triethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate, nonylphenoxy poly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol, triethanolamine lauryl sulfate, dinonylphenoxy poly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol, and sodium xylene sulfonate. The instant aqueous cleaning solution preferably comprises 1.6.+-.0.16 pounds per gallon of triethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate, 0.5.+-.0.05 pounds per gallon of nonylphenoxy poly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol 0.5.+-.0.05 pounds per gallon of triethanolamine lauryl sulfate. 0.6.+-.0.06 pounds per gallon of dinonylphenoxy poly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol, and 0.4.+-.0.04 pounds per gallon of sodium xylene sulfonate.

Abstract: A chopping apparatus for cultivating crop fields that mounts to at least one of the wheels of an agricultural vehicle, tractor or like vehicle comprising a plurality of blades attached to a plurality of spaced arms. The plurality of spaced arms extend outwardly and lock in a fully extended position to consecutively chop foliage and thereafter scoop, plunge and generally penetrate field soil when the agricultural vehicle is in motion and the corresponding wheel is rotating. A second locked arm position accommodates vehicle transportation by retracting the blades inwardly and proximate a center portion of the agricultural vehicle wheel. Each arm is spring biased to facilitate blade impact with a rigid object, such as a rock or the like, by allowing each arm to travel inwardly when a substantial force is imparted on any of the blades.

Abstract: A custom window light assembly for displaying ornamental lights within a window including a substantially rectangular plastic frame assembly which includes an elongated generally rectangular lower member, an elongated generally rectangular upper member disposed opposite the elongated rectangular lower member, and two opposed elongated rectangular side members. The upper member, lower member and side members have respective member ends which are joined together by plastic welding proximate the respective member ends forming generally right angles and defining a generally rectangular opening. The frame assembly is constructed and dimensioned to define an outer periphery adapted to nest within the inner periphery of a window frame. The upper member, lower member and opposed side members have respective inner facing surfaces defining a plurality of generally cylindrical chambers at regularly spaced intervals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiple part recipe card kit and method of construction and use of duplicate recipe cards. The recipe card kit includes a plurality of superimposed, coextensive, carbonless recording sheets in combination with a plurality of water-resistent, transparent laminae corresponding to the number of the recording sheets. Each of the recording sheets has a face. The recording sheets have a common joined border and are separable from one another proximate the common joined border. The recording sheets contain pressure-sensitive image-transferring chemicals which allow the recording sheets to receive recorded information simultaneously upon each face when the information is inscribed on the face of the top sheet. Each of the laminae are of sufficient size to completely overlie the corresponding recording sheets. Each of the laminae has a first side. Each first side of the laminae has transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to at least a portion thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved vehicle locator system (10) combining a remote transmitting unit (20) and a vehicle mounted receiving unit (50) which actuate a light source (58) mounted on a vehicle's exterior to facilitate location of the vehicle by the operator in a crowded or dimly lit parking lot, garage, or the like. The system is also capable of selectively actuating the vehicle's horn. The receiving unit (50) includes a generally U-shaped clip (78) having a first and second facing, generally planar panels (80) & (82) adapted to engage the inner and outer faces, respectively, of a vertically adjustable, moveable vehicle window. The panels (80) & (82) are joined along a common bight (84) with the distance between the panels (80) & (82) being less than the thickness of the window to assure secure frictional engagement with the window as the clip (78) is seated over the top edge of the partially lowered vehicle window.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved illumination device (10) which provides light fluxes with continuously variable spectral content and luminosity. The illumination device (10) includes a power supply (20) which is contained in a housing (24) which has a front face (28). Light sources (30a, 30b & 30c) are mounted on the front face (28) of the housing (24) and are connected to the power supply (20). The light sources (30a, 30b & 30c) are disposed to emit light fluxes substantially in the direction (38) of a selected object in front of the illumination device (10). The illumination device (10) also includes a color screen (40a, 40b and 40c) associated with each light source (30a, 30b and 30c).

Abstract: This invention provides a landscape edging device (10) including a polyvinylchloride pipe (22) having longitudinally spaced bores (24) extending vertically therethrough and spikes (31) disposed to extend substantially vertically through the bores (24) and into the ground to secure the device (10) to the ground. The spikes (31) include head portions (32) and shank portions (34). The head portions (32) have larger outer head diameters (36) than the diameters (38) of the bores (24) and the shank portions (34) have outer shank diameters (39) smaller than the diameters (38) of the bores (24), whereby the bores (24) are adapted to receive the shank portions (34) and the head portions (32) cooperatively engage the elongated member (20) proximate the corresponding bores (24).The invention also relates to an improved method of installing such a landscape edging device (10). The first step involves digging a trench (60) in the ground intermediate a first earth surface (52) and an adjacent earth surface (54).

Abstract: A golf putting training device for improving putting strokes comprising, in combination, a conventional golf putter having a shaft and a putter head, a slider connectible to the putter head and being adapted to be used in connection with a pair of elongated guide elements. The guide elements being disposed in horizontal, spaced parallelism, and coacting with the slider in tongue-in-groove fashion. The slider and putter head being translated along the length of the guide elements and substantially perpendicular thereto, whereby the putter head approaches and strikes a golf ball positioned proximate an end of the guide elements and intermediate them. The guide elements being adapted to cooperate with the slider so that the longitudinal axis of the putter head is maintained substantially horizontal and perpendicular to a desired path of putter head travel.