Abstract: An exercise apparatus for use in performing abdominal exercises. The apparatus includes a back support member having a first side for supporting a back of a user and a headrest having a first side for resting a head of a user thereagainst. A device for supporting a neck and head of the user is positioned between the back support member and the headrest. When a user performs an abdominal exercise, the supporting device supports the headrest thereby preventing neck and cervical strain.

Abstract: A real temperature output air conditioner which lowers the ambient temperature of an interior space to a desired temperature and, once that has been achieved, delivers a constant flow of air at that specific temperature thereto. The present invention further includes a reservoir within the evaporator unit in which the evaporator coils and heater element are immersed. The evaporator coils and heat element act upon the fluid wherein thermal transfer to the ambient air is enhanced and dissipated to the interior space by the evaporator fan.

Abstract: A stringed-racquet pick including a handle body and a string-realignment member having a conical head with a circumferentially position ridge along the base forming a stop. Furthermore, the handle body tapers to an appropriately smaller cross sectional area on the handle side of the base ridge thereby serving as a finger support surface as the tool is being used. The present invention provides a device for fastening to an article depending from the handle body, such as a clip whereby the racquet pick can be clipped to a pocket. Additionally, the handle body can have a compartment including a device for providing access thereto.

Abstract: A self-locking seal ring is disclosed. The self-locking seal ring includes a ring body having a tab end segment on one end and a channel end segment on the opposite end. A lock tab is provided on the tab end segment, and a lock channel is provided on the channel end segment for receiving the lock tab. The self-locking seal ring is easy to install in a ring groove in a main butterfly plate of a butterfly valve, for example, and facilitates optimum sealing of the main butterfly plate with respect to the butterfly valve housing.

Abstract: A sun glare shield device includes a shaped member for reducing glare associated with the sun for reducing glare associated with the sun and means for attaching the member to at least one of a windshield of a vehicle and a rear view mirror of a vehicle. The member obstructs spaces between a vehicle visor and the rear view mirror and prevents sun glare from passing through the spaces.

Abstract: A lubricating insertable sexual aid comprising a shaft having a throughbore extending therethrough for retaining a lubricant therein. A head having an egress aperture extending through a tip thereof is removeably connected to a first end of the shaft. The aid further includes means received within the throughbore at an end opposite of the head for dispensing the lubricant. Upon insertion into an orifice and activation of the dispensing means, the dispensing means exerts a pressure on the lubricant thereby causing the lubricant to be output via the egress aperture and to be evenly distributed over an exterior surface of each of the head and shaft.

Abstract: A disposable pet hair-collector pad comprising a planar pliable sheet having a layer incorporating a formulation to attract and capture pet hair, dander, saliva, etc., and a backing layer of a fluid impermeable material.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses a handle 32 for manipulating the device and an extending rule portion 18 having a series of markings or measurements 26 embossed along its edge serving as a base of spacing measurement for a pivotally mounted swing arm 22 and a slide arm 24 perpendicularly attached thereto that may be adjusted to a desired distance. After a desired distance is set the swing arm 22 serves to maintain spacing and parallelism by having a bubble level 36 fabricated into each of its ends to test if the materials held flush are level. After correct measurements are made the apparatus 10 may then be used as a gauging tool for the quick and ready spacing and setting of materials afterwards.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 for a shovel designed for moving snow 14 tangentially while the shovel moves longitudinally along the ground thereby eliminating the need for lifting the shovel during snow removal. The snow shovel of the present invention 10 comprises a latitudinal curved blade 12 with opposing end terminus arcs 40, 42 of differing degrees whereby shoveled material will move from one side of the blade to the other. On the back side of the blade 12 are longitudinal and latitudinal ribs 24 forming an integral part therewith providing reinforcement terminating in a centrally disposed receptacle for a handle mounting plate 30. The handle mounting plate 30 has mating apertures 34 for fixedly fastening the mounting plate to the curved blade 12. Positioned at the apex of the handle plate 30 is a post 46 for press fitting the handle plate to the shaft. The handle grip member 18 also has a post 44 that is inserted into the opposing end of the handle shaft 20.

Abstract: A recliner that is independently adjustable relative to the recliner. The headrest in the non-operative position is in planar alignment with the back of the recliner and can be incrementally moved toward the anterior end of the recliner, so that when a user moves the recliner toward a horizontal position the headrest can be used to support the head in a forward position, such as would be desirable watching television. The headrest includes a pivotal headrest having at least one pawl engaging a toothed member so that the headrest can be incrementally moved according to the spacing of the toothed member. When it is desirous to return the headrest to its starting position the headrest is moved forward until the pawl disengages and is locked in a non-engaging position so that the headrest can be returned to its starting position whereupon the pawl will engage a tab moving the pawl into engagement with the toothed member.

Abstract: An improved temporary manhole insert for securing a manhole passageway having a generally cylindrical structure with an inflatable, ring like tube encompassing the outer rim of the rigid portion of the insert. The insert with the inflatable ring is placed within the manhole aperture and then inflated to expand until the insert is secured in position. The manhole insert of the present invention prevents debris such as rocks, dust, asphalt and other debris from falling into the manhole during adjustments to the casting and also prevents debris from going into the sewer system such as pipes and pumps.

Abstract: A device for releasably attaching a towel to clothing of a user. The device includes a towel having an eyelet passing therethrough and a clasp for extending through the eyelet and releasably connecting with an article of clothing of a user. The towel may be removed from engagement with the clasp for cleaning when desired. The attachment of the device to the clothing of the user allows a towel to be readily available to the user for drying the user or cleaning an object.

Abstract: A protective barrier for use on a baseball field that is actuated by motion sensors that are housed within a structured base. The protective barrier is actuated when a projectile such as a baseball travels through the sensors line of sight. The barrier serves to sense when a line drive is hit towards a pitcher and will rapidly extend to block the baseball and greatly reduce the possibility of harm to the pitcher.

Abstract: A power source having a housing is disclosed. A first power cord extends from the housing. The first power cord has a first connector positioned at a distal end thereof for selective connection to an external power source. A second power cord extends from the housing. The second power cord having a second connector positioned at a distal end thereof for selective connection to an electronic device. A power adapter is connected between the first and second power cord. Upon connecting the external power source, the power adapter detects the presence of and receives external power through the first power cord and transfers power to the electronic device through the second cord. The power adapter also retains a charge therein for providing power to the electronic device when no external power source is detected.

Abstract: The invention is a collapsible transparent portable cooler with sides having two or more walls with air gaps positioned within the walls providing insulation properties and means for easily viewing the contents of the cooler from any angle. In addition to the obvious advantage to security personnel in being able to quickly screen the contents, the present invention provides envelopes on the sides and top of the cooler with the envelopes conforming substantially in size to its respective side or top. These can be easily inserted and removed through the access slots provided as needed.

Abstract: An apparatus 10 provides an angled mirror 24 on a rear portion of the motor vehicle 12 that will be viewable in the side view mirror 12 to permit the driver 18 to see perpendicularly approaching traffic while backing out. The apparatus 10 is to be mounted on both sides of the vehicle 12 and may be manufactured in new vehicles or retrofit to existing ones. When manufactured in new vehicles 12, the apparatus 10 may be selectively adjusted by the driver using controls and technology similar to that currently in use for adjusting side view mirrors such as cables or RF signals. Furthermore, the mirror may be retractable to sit flush with the body of the vehicle 12 to maintain the aerodynamic properties thereof. Many other features may be integrated with the apparatus 10 such as a heating element for defrosting/defogging the mirror, a protective door that covers the mirror when in the retracted position and so forth.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an embossed lens 20 having properties that when combined and inserted into a flashlight 22 in replacement of the existing flashlights lens, augments the passing light from the flashlight into a projection 12 having a predefined shape, orientation and color themes for the typical application of presenting to viewers a symbol or logo for organizations typically in the genre of fraternities, sororities, political parties and other symbolically representable groups. The surface of the lens 20 comprises primarily a clear or tinted region 16 used as a primary backdrop during projection and composing the majority of the lenses mass while an embossed portion 18 is used to create visual differences in the projected image 12 using contrasting color and shape. Additionally, the present invention 10 may be provided with indicia 28 to present to the viewer which way the lens should be inserted into the flashlight.

Abstract: A gate stop that extends from the rear lip across the back and side of the gate with a cantilevered portion diverging from the gate across the closure fence post. The gate stop has a plurality of apertures for the placement therein of fasteners to secure the gate stop to the gate. Once installed, the force generated from the engaging gate stop and the fence post are evenly dissipated across the gate preventing warping of the gate or varying torsional forces on the hinges.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses a fishing lure having a cage 16 that water 12 can move through with movable elements 20 therein which are free to move laterally and transversely within the case. When placed in a medium such as water 12, the beads 20 banging into each other and the cage 16 generate sound waves 22 that radiate from the lure, attracting game fish 14. The cage 16 can vary in shape, such as cylindrical or polygonal but preferably cylindrical. In addition, varying the materials used for the beads 20, such as glass and metal would cause the beads to vary an activity.