Abstract: A pet cage door with a raised central section comprising a rectangular screen formed of a plurality of spaced horizontal and vertical wires coupled in a mesh-like configuration and constituting a door, the door being positionable over the front screen of an animal cage formed with a rectangular opening of a predetermined height and width, the door being formed of horizontal and vertical wires with a height and width greater than the height and width of the opening; the rectangular screen having a raised central portion and peripheral regions formed vertically and horizontally as extensions of the central portion, the peripheral portions being beveled at an angle with respect to the central portion and terminating in horizontal and vertical end wires adapted to contact the front screen of the cage when the door is in a closed orientation; a plurality of wire loops encompassing an endmost wire of the door and an adjacent wire of the cage front screen to constitute a hinge for opening and closing the door, at le

Abstract: An adjustable flat-back floor sitter chair comprising a base plate formed in generally rectangular configuration but formed with a trapezoidal leading edge, a pair of parallel side walls extending upwardly from the parallel side edges of the base plate, the side walls being formed with longitudinal slots at various elevations parallel with the side edges of the base plate, a back plate having a lower edge in sliding contact with the upper surface of the base plate and having side edges in sliding contact with the interior faces of the side walls, the back plate being provided with a pair of outwardly projecting bolts extendable through the slots in the side walls with wing nuts for locking the bolts and the back wall in a preselected orientation along the length of the base plate and a plurality of rows of laterally extending apertures formed in the back plate at various elevations adjacent to its side edges.

Abstract: An automatic stirrer including a battery powered electric motor driven set of stirring blades held in position atop a cooking container enabling unattended automatic stirring of foodstuff during the cooking process. Also included are components for setting stirring speed, sealing the automatic stirrer at the cooking container interface, and for adjusting the stirrer for use with a wide variety of cooking container diameters and depths. A transparent window is provided to view cooking foodstuffs and, in one embodiment, to provide ventilation. In an alternate embodiment a timer is provided which enables operation over a fixed period, and in yet another alternate embodiment a stirrer blade set is provided which precludes sticking of foodstuff to the cooking container bottom.

Abstract: A twist apply granular spreader comprising a tapered hollow body having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a wall surface integral with the top and bottom ends for containing and dispersing granular dispersal substances through a multiplicity of apertures in the wall surface. A handle extends from the top end of the spreader body for supporting the body from above during use. A cover lid having a lip rim is detachably coupled to the top end of the spreader body for retaining granular dispersal substances. A channel encompasses the exterior circumference of the top end of the body and accepts the lip rim of the cover lid thus securing the cover lid.

Abstract: A side headrest for the upper sides of seats to constrain the head of a user comprising a chair having a generally horizontally oriented seat portion with a rear edge and having a generally vertically oriented back portion with a lower edge adjacent to the rear edge of the seat portion and an upper edge adapted to support the head of a user, the back portion having side edges extending from the lower edge to the upper edge; a short pivot shaft rotatably coupled with respect to each side edge adjacent to its upper edge; a long support shaft coupled to each pivot shaft, the pivot shaft adapted to rotate the support shaft between a lower generally horizontal orientation and a raised generally vertical orientation; limit means for limiting the rotation of each pivot shaft and support shaft; and elastomeric over the pivot shaft and support shaft for providing softness.

Abstract: A container for sticks of gum comprising a container having four rectangular side walls, and a bottom wall in a rectangular shape coupling the side walls in a rectangular configuration with a central axis and with an open top in a configuration essentially the same as that of the bottom wall, the side walls and bottom wall forming a chamber for the receipt of a pack of sticks of gum, the open top being recessed to form exterior bearing surfaces formed in the side walls on their exterior surfaces both parallel and transverse with respect to the axis and further comprising a closure cap having four rectangular side walls and a top wall in a rectangular shape coupling the side walls in a rectangular axis with a central axis and with an open bottom, the open bottom being recessed to form exterior bearing surfaces both parallel and transverse to the axis and positionable in contact with the bearing surfaces of the container when in a coupled closed orientation.

Abstract: A clothes drying apparatus is adapted for use in association with a soap dish of the type having a planar, generally rectangular back section with a front surface and a rear surface. The vertical back section has parallel horizontal long sides, parallel vertical short sides, an upper region and a lower region. The lowermost extent of the lower region includes a frontwardly extending planar, horizontal ledge with a small thickness and corners. The upper region includes a frontwardly extending planar, generally rectangular horizontal segment with a small thickness. The segment also includes a centrally located, generally oval shaped aperture extending therethrough. The soap dish is adapted to be affixed to a vertical mounting surface. A clothes drying apparatus comprises a central shaft with an upper section and a lower section. The lower section has a contiguous long concave depression shaped in a generally semi-circular configuration.

Abstract: A urination aid for facilitating urination by females in a substantially upright position. The device includes a base having a center opening which may be positioned over the female genital region. A collapsible fluid guide extends from the base to guide urine directed through the center opening of the base away from the user. A pair of raised finger pads are disposed along lateral edges of the base and allow for increased application of pressure to a seal extending around the central opening. An absorbent pad is secured to a lower end of the base and may be used as a sanitary wipe after urination.

Abstract: A fan support for supporting a fan in an elevated position and oscillating the fan about the support. The device includes an adjustable column supported in a vertical position by a plurality of legs. A fan support channel is pivotally mounted to a top end of the column and is operable to receive and support a fan, such as a box shaped fan, thereon. An oscillation device is provided to effect a repetitive pivoting movement of the support channel in the horizontal plane, and a thermostat for controlling operation of both the fan and the oscillation device is also included.

Abstract: A loose leaf binder for holding papers and supplies comprising a top cover having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a bottom cover having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a spine having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a hinge mechanism connecting the spine to the top cover and the spine to the bottom cover; a retaining mechanism coupled to the interior surface of the spine for holding papers; and a storage compartment coupled to the exterior surface of the spine for holding writing supplies therein.

Abstract: A new and improved container positionable over oil filters of motor for precluding the spillage of oil comprising of sidewalls in a cylindrical configuration over the majority of their extent, the sidewalls forming free lower ends and free upper ends, the upper ends being formed with an outwardly flare in a cone-like configuration, the sidewalls being fabricated of an absorbent cardboard-like material. A cap formed with a lower generally planar base and upstanding cylindrical walls, the cylindrical walls including an upper interior surface of a size to receive the lower ends of the sidewalls, the lower exterior surface being formed with axially extending flutes.

Abstract: A container system for the storage of photographs and like articles comprising, in combination a container having a lower wall in an octagonal configuration with upstanding rectangular side walls; a cover having an octagonal configuration of a size and shape to overly the container and seal it; a plurality of similarly sized and shaped octagonal support plates, each with eight similar linear segments, each of the segments having a pair of spaced, upstanding pins, the plates adapted to overlie each other in a stacked orientation within the container; a plurality of books of transparent sheets to receive photographs, each book having a spine coupling the sheets, each spine having spaced apertures receivable upon a pair of pins whereby eight books may be positioned and coupled to the pins of the eight segments of each support plate; and a plurality of locking posts equal in number to the segments, each locking post being of a size and shape to correspond to the segments, each locking post having a pair of recess

Abstract: A child seat positionable between an operative deployed orientation and an inoperative storage orientation comprising a main support frame in a generally inverted U-shaped configuration having a pair of parallel vertical legs and a single horizontal leg coupled therebetween at the upper extent of the vertical leg; attachment brackets secured to each vertical leg at an upper extent thereof and at a lower extent thereof for coupling the main support frame to a horizontal surface such as the wall of a bathroom; a pivotable frame formed with linear parallel legs and with hinge means coupling the inboard end thereof to a central extent of the vertical legs of the main support frame intermediate the brackets, the pivotable frame also having an elongated cross leg at the outboard ends of the parallel legs; a flexible fabric cover having inboard ends coupled to the vertical and horizontal legs of the main support free and outboard ends coupled to the parallel and cross leg of the pivotable frame; and a strap coupling

Abstract: A dog sweater comprising a fabric torso portion and a lower portion for covering the body of a dog in inclement weather. A first aperture extends through the front end of the fabric torso portion for accepting a dog's head. A neck collar for covering a dog's neck is positioned about and integral with the first aperture. A second opening extends through the posterior end of the fabric torso portion for enabling a dog to eliminate bodily waste without soiling the fabric torso portion. A pair of apertures at the front lower portion and a pair of apertures at the posterior lower portion of the fabric torso portion receive the fore and rear limbs of a dog, respectively. A sleeve is integral with and extends downwardly from each aperture at the lower portion of the torso portion. The sleeves have an upper end, a lower end and fabric extending between for protecting the upper portion of a dog's limbs. A leg collar is positioned about, and integral with, the bottom end of each sleeve.

Abstract: A medical stamp system and method of use, the system comprising, in combination, a stamp having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion terminating in a planar surface, a dye on the lower surface with indicia indicative of an intended course of medical action; and a box having a first region for receipt of the stamp and a minor region coupled to and offset from the major region, the minor region having a recess and ink pad within the recess for the receipt of indelible ink, the recess and pad being of the size to receive the planar surface and dye of the stamp, the box also having a lid to cover the first and second regions of the box with indicia of the responsible position on the exterior surface of the box.

Abstract: A chalk holder for coupling to a pool cue comprising, in combination a first holder component having cylindrical side walls, an open rearward end and a closed forward end, the forward end having a central hole with a screw for mounting to the rear end of a pool cue with the bumper removed; a second holder component having cylindrical side walls, an open forward end and a closed rearward end, the diameter of the side walls of the second holder component being less than the diameter of the cylindrical side walls of the first holder component to allow its reciprocal movement there within for thereby defining a cylindrical volume between the cylindrical walls of the second holder component, the closed forward end of the first holder component and the closed rearward end of the second holder component; coupling elements to releasable join the first holder component and second holder component, such elements including a pair diametrically opposed, interiorally directed, radial pins secured to the cylindrical side w

Abstract: Devices for supporting a fishing rod with a hook adapted to signal the user when a fish bites a hook comprising a rectangular support box. The box has a battery positioned therein. A support assembly is provided comprising a generally C-shaped rearward support component and a U-shaped forward support component. The U-shaped component is located above the C-shaped component whereby when a fishing rod is located in contact with the C-shaped and U-shaped support components, the rod will be maintained at a proper angular orientation for fishing. A crossbar supports the U-shaped support with a pair of springs attached to the box with their upper ends urging the crossbar and U-shaped component upwardly. An adjustable trigger is adapted to be contacted and depressed by a fishing rod supported in the support assembly when a fish bites the hook of the fishing rod. A horn is mounted adjacent to the box and operatively coupled with the battery and trigger and is adapted to be sounded upon the biting of the hook.

Abstract: In a table saw having a rip fence and a miter slot, a new precision rip fence alignment gauge for quickly positioning the rip fence a precise distance from the saw blade for accurately cutting a workpiece. The precision rip fence alignment gauge comprises first and second symmetrical laterally separable gauge half assemblies. Each gauge half assembly comprises an elongated flat rod with an elongated miter slot engagable locator bar slidably connected transversely thereto such that the elongated flat rod is longitudinally displaceable relative the locator bar. The elongated flat rod is constrained to an accurate 90.degree. angle relative the locator bar with an alignment plate fixedly connected to the locator bar and slidably contacting an edge of the rod. A threaded stud projects upwardly from near an end of the locator bar and extends through a longitudinal slot through the elongated flat rod for slidably holding the edge of the rod in contact with the alignment plate.

Abstract: A system for leashing dogs at any one of a plurality of locations comprises a first exterior hollow post having a circular cross-section positioned in the ground with a lower end beneath the ground and an upper end adjacent to ground level; a second interior hollow post slidably received within the exterior post, the interior post being of a length no greater than the length of the exterior post, a carriage bolt slidably received within the interior post having a head of a diameter greater than the external diameter of the interior post; and a coupling component having a large aperture received by the carriage bolt and retained in position between the upper edge of the interior post and the head of the carriage bolt. The coupling component also includes a small aperture and an associated chain link. The chain link has screw threads at its opposed ends with a threaded exterior member adapted to be rotated to expose and close an opening between the link ends thereadjacent.

Abstract: A foldable jack system for lifting a car during the changing of a tire comprising a lower support bar formed of separable halves, each half having an intermediate end with hinge attachments formed of spaced holes mutually alignable to receive a bolt for coupling the halves, each half having a support block at its exterior end with a vertical recess at its upper end and a support plate at its lower end; an upper support bar formed of separable halves, each half having an interior end with a hinge attachment formed of spaced holes mutually alignable to receive a bolt for coupling the halves, each half having a jack block at its exterior end with a vertical aperture extending therethrough; a hook extension secured to each half of the upper support bar; a pair of rigid bars, each rigid bar having a lower end received in the recess of its associated support block and a series of teeth facing in a common direction; activating mechanisms including a jack crank for each jack block for raising and lowering the jack bl