Abstract: A water meter with integrally constructed fire hydrant to be used for residential applications. The device comprises an input, an output, and a hydrant. The output directs water into the home water supply. Water travels throught the input and through a water meter. The path of the water then experiences a divergent path. One path passes through a valve and out of the hydrant. The other path passes into the home water supply. The device can be installed as easily as a water meter presently is installed. In an alternate embodiment, the hydrant is placed prior to the meter in relation to the flow of water.

Abstract: A system for attachment of decorative trim members to truck and recreational vehicle wheels is adaptable for use with varying makes of wheels. Specially configured brackets and retaining clips allow the attachment system to use wheel locator pins as a basis for securing and automatically centering the attachment system on the center of the wheel. Removal of existing wheel lug nuts is not required.

Abstract: A truck bed liner has a plurality of slot pairs spaced around the top of the vertical walls of the liner at a level just below the interior flange of the truck bed walls. Resilient retainer clips engage the flange of the truck bed walls and secure the liner to the bed through the slot pairs.

Abstract: A hand-held percussion device which can make different sounds when shaken, struck, or scraped is now available. The device comprises a frame that is made of two sound boards interconnected and separated by a top block on one end and joined on the other end. Between the top and bottom of the device, a bridge interconnects and separates the sound boards thereby determining their length and tension. The bridge also creates at least two separated sound chambers in the frame. A top plate is placed over the upper side of the sound boards and a lower plate is placed over the bottom side of the sound boards. The top plate and bottom plate, respectively, can be separated from the sound boards by use of spacers. Filler materials such as "BBs" or other bead-like materials can be placed within one or more of the chambers thereby allowing the device to make noise when vibrated.

Abstract: An improved male urinal appliance worn by incontinent male patients has a plastic urinal bottle with specially contoured neck and reservoir portions and an adjustable support belt for comfortably securing the bottle to an ambulatory or bedridden patient.

Abstract: A batting practice device has an arm extending horizontally from the top of a vertical pole. A vertical tether descends from the arm, supporting a ball at the other end. A horizontal tether is attached to the pole and is slidably attached to the vertical tether above the ball.

Abstract: A device is provided for the unlocking of car doors despite the existence of anti-theft devices such as an inner shell. The device is bent in such a way so as to circumvent the inner shell placed in car doors by manufacturers which prevent the use of other door unlocking devices. The device also is bent in such a way so as to unlock a car door despite the existence of anti-theft devices such as plastic coating on the locking bar that prevents other earlier devices from being used. The device is a continuous metallic rod bent at precise angles and at precise lengths so as to take advantage of the spaces in between the window and the outer shell, the hole within the inner shell, and the distance between the hole and the inner shell and the locking device. The device is constructed very efficiently and cheaply.

Abstract: A padded cap for the footrail of a waterbed frame comprises a cushioned member, a support member, and a mounting bracket adapted for transmitting loads to both the cap and rail.

Abstract: A rotary sheet die suitable for use in the cutting of paper webs and the like is manufactured by securing the sheet to a hollow mandrel using mechanical clamps and internal vaccum. The mandrel and sheet assembly is then placed in an EDM apparatus in which vertical movement of the electrode is gear synchronized with the rotary movement of the mandrel and sheet combination. Chilled dielectric fluid is used to flush and cool the electrode and sheet die interface.

Abstract: A portable exercise device has a frame which is adapted for the sliding linear motion of plates attached to opposed hand grips. First and second opposed wedges are mounted within the frame, one of which is moved linearly to adjust the compression of perpendicular oriented springs within each of the hand grips. Corresponding slot and pin means are used to prevent linear movement of the hand grips if inadequate perpendicular force is applied. In operation, the device provides both isometric and isotonic exercise.

Abstract: A method for chemical spray treatment of unwanted bird roosts whereby a mixture of water and chemical wetting agents are pumped to the spray location under high pressure through flexible water hose. A single vertical riser pipe is assembled and hinge mounted to a portable base support which is adjusted to match the ground terrain. A water powered rotating sprinkler is attached to the top of the pipe and adjusted to the desired spray arc and radius. The pipe and sprinkler are hoisted to the vertical position, secured, and the roost is sprayed until the birds are soaked. The portable base support is assembled with hinge pins and has adjustments on each leg to allow it to conform to the ground terrain.

Abstract: An absorbent re-usable patient underpad is formed of five layers of fabric consisting from top to bottom of: an absorbent rayon-polyester blend, non-woven polyester; vinyl; and polyester, a synthetic taffeta. The third, fourth and fifth layers are bonded together as are, generally, the first and second layers.

Abstract: A valve to control abrasive fluids under high pressure has a plastic seat. A circular ridge peripherally formed on the valve cartridge sealingly engages the seat. A means is provided within the valve cartridge to support the seat axially and radially. The diameter and taper of the poppet match those of a mating recess in the seat.

Abstract: A padded cap for the footrail of a waterbed frame comprises a cushioned member, a support member, and a mounting bracket adapted for transmitting loads to both the cap and rail.

Abstract: A padded bedrail cap can be folded and flattened during installation. Spring clips are provided to form a channel within the cap during installation. The bedrail cap is friction fit over the bedrail.

Abstract: Pre-punched drafting sheets are placed in a pin registration bar and pin holes are marked or punched in the lower corners of the sheets at locations with fixed reference to the registration holes. The sheets are then loaded into a CAD pen plotter and the plotter is used to precisely locate and store the location of the 2 pin holes as the plot beginning and X-axis alignment points.