Abstract: A reticle adapter (100) for judging distance from an object (12) is used with a viewing apparatus (A) to detect relative positions of signals from at least two spaced apart marker devices (10) formed on a first object (12). An image of the relative positions of the markers is created within a field of view (16). A reticle projecting member (110) is removably mounted on the viewer (A). The reticle projector (110) forms a reticle signal (112) superimposed on the field of view at the scene input end (118) of the viewer (A). The reticle is selected to form a control area within which simultaneous appearance of at least two images of the spaced apart markers indicates that the first object (12) is at a distance at least as great as a desired distance from the viewer.

Abstract: A catheter device of the type having a plastic sleeve with a central bore and a flexible catheter tube projecting from one end of the sleeve is equipped with a crimping apparatus, to allow a person administering the catheter to selectively crimp the tube to inhibit the flow of blood therethrough. The crimping apparatus includes member mounted for rotational movement with respect to the sleeve and a torsion spring, which normally biases the eccentric member to a "non-crimping" position. The member includes a bottom slot for receiving the catheter tube. When it is desired to crimp the tube, the member is rotated in a predetermined direction, such that the member compresses the catheter tube to inhibit the flow of blood therethrough. By crimping the catheter tube to inhibit the flow of blood therethrough, the likelihood of direct contact between the person administering the catheter and the catheter recipient's blood is substantially diminished.

Abstract: The hula chair includes an upper base (23) and an intermediate base (21). The bases (21 and 23) are linked together by the specially designed oversized universal joint which is combined by two components: the ring (16) and the plate/spacer (17). The plate/spacer (17) is connected to the upper base (23). The ring (16) is connected to the intermediate base (21) by the stud (19). The upper base (23), can swivel-rock individually from the intermediate base (21), because of a universal joint (16, 17, 19). Two sets of three cams (10a, 10b, 10c and 20a, 20b, 20c) are placed under the plate-spacer (17) and on the intermediate base (21). A block (6), which is positioned at the center of the intermediate base (21), can slide inside a slot (7). The crankshaft (9) goes through the block (6) and the intermediate base (21 ). Three arms (11a, 11b, 11c), can vertically slide on the top end of the crankshaft (9).

Abstract: This invention teaches a safety device for preventing unauthorized firing of a weapon (H) of the type having a trigger (19) and mechanical firing mechanism (21) for firing the weapon. A solenoid (S) controllably actuates or deactuates upon the application of an electrical signal. A decoder (D) is mounted with the weapon for detecting a signal from an authorized user and selectively activating the solenoid upon the signal from the authorized user. Such decoder (D) is electrically connected to at least a power source (P) and to the solenoid (S). An encoder (E) creates the signal indicating that the possessor is authorized to use the weapon. A linkage (L) connects the solenoid (S) and the firing mechanism (F) for controllably enabling or disabling the weapon from being fired upon the desired activation of the solenoid.

Abstract: This invention teaches a safety for preventing unauthorized firing of a weapon (H) of the type having a trigger (19) and mechanical firing mechanism (21) for firing the weapon. A solenoid (S) controllably actuates or deactuates upon the application of an electrical signal. A decoder (D) is mounted with the weapon for detecting a signal from an authorized user and selectively activating the solenoid upon the signal from the authorized user. Such decoder (D) is electrically connected to at least a power source (P) and to the solenoid (S). An encoder (E) creates the signal indicating that the possessor is authorized to use the weapon. A linkage (L) connects the solenoid (S) and the firing mechanism (F) for controllably enabling or disabling the weapon from being fired upon the desired activation of the solenoid.

Abstract: This invention teaches an artificial fish lure body (11) of pliable rubbery material having a first groove (18), a second groove (20), and a passageway (22) with an opening (24) at the frontal portion of the lure body (11) and another opening (26) at the frontal portion of the first groove (18). A fishing line (12) is threaded through the passageway (22) to reach the first groove (18) to receive hooks (14) which, upon proper attachment to the lure body (11) by vertical piercing through the lure body (11), are substantially concealed within the grooves (18), (20) and, as a result, are protected from entanglement with weeds and other debris in the fishing water. Weights (32) can be easily added to the lure body (11) via the hooks (14) if the angler so desires.

Abstract: This invention teaches a device (10, 17) to be used in a tumble-type laundry dryer (22). The device (10, 17) is composed of an article with one or a plurality of adhesive areas (12, 18) which are capable of removing lint, hair, dandruff, and the like from the fabrics when the fabrics are tumbling in the dryer drum (21) with said device (10, 17) placed within the drum (21) or attached to the inner wall of the drum (21).

Abstract: This invention teaches a dispensing container (10) whereby a predetermined quantity of powdery or granular materials can be dispensed for each pouring operation. Such container is partitioned into one volume control chamber (27) and one storage chamber (28) by a guard panel (50). Upon tilting of the container, material flows out through a metered dispensing outlet (30) until a swinging control panel (40), induced by gravity, moves downward to completely block any further outflow. The quantity to be dispensed can be changed by adjusting the opening sizes of the outlet. An additional free-flow outlet (35) provides the user an option to use this container either as a measured pourer or as a free pourer.

Abstract: A pitch and toss game apparatus comprising a first target (10) and a plurality of throwing objects (17). The first target (10) is constructed with a centrally located cylindrical cavity (11). The upper surface (10u) of the first target (10) has a layer of a first contact engaging material (12) attached to it. The throwing objects (17) are covered with a second contact engaging material (18), complementary to the material covering the upper surface (10u) of the first target (10). When the throwing object (17) is pitched or tossed towards the first target (10), the first contact engaging material (12) of the first target (10) and the second contact engaging material (18) of the throwing object (17) cause the throwing object (17) to firmly stick to the first target (10) at or near the point of initial contact should the throwing object (17) miss landing in the centrally located cylindrical opening (11).

Abstract: A portable hunting blind or stand adaptable to rest on a mobile or permanent platform, the blind having a cylindrical cross-section and external frame to avoid obstruction with a hunter's movement. The deer stand comprises a conical overhanging roof resting above a cylindrical wall. The wall has external framework and contains a plurality of radially spaced window apertures; an outside-facing window at each window aperture that is adapted to swing upwardly and outwardly; a connection to allow an inhabitant on the inside of the cylindrical wall to open the outside-facing window; a horizontal gun rest adjoining the inside of the cylindrical wall inside the portable building beneath the window aperture and, an inside-facing window at each of the window apertures adapted to swing upwardly and toward the interior of the cylindrical wall and a window latch adapted to hold the inside-facing window in a vertical position.

Abstract: An apparatus (A) and method for precision placement of a template (T) of the type having at least one sleeve member (20) for placing about a well casing stub (W) extending from the sea floor (S) includes semi-rigidly coupling a mating means (M) mounted with the template (T) for demountably coupling the template (T) to a complementary end (E) of a drill string (D). The drill string (D) is then lowered from a vessel (V) above the well casing (W) with the template (T) demountably coupled thereto until the template (T) is in proximity to the sea floor (S). The orientation of a selected axis of the template (22) is then determined relative to a desired heading (24). The drill string (D) is rotated about its vertical axis (26) until the desired orientation of the template is achieved. The drill string (D) is then lowered until the template (T) contacts the sea floor (S) when the drill string (D) is remotely released from the template (T).