Abstract: A Telescopic Sight Lens Protector is provided which includes first and second lens cover assemblies for covering opposite ends of a telescopic sight and an operating assembly attached to the telescopic sight for selectively moving the lens cover assemblies axially and rotatably about the operating assembly axis. The operating assembly includes a pinion gear having an axis at right angles to the operating assembly axis and two racks resiliently biased on the operating assembly axis toward the pinion gear so as to hold the lens cover assemblies against the opposite ends of the telescopic sight. Moving one lens cover assembly axially simultaneously moves the other lens cover assembly axially in the opposite direction. Rotating either lens cover assembly about the operating assembly axis simultaneously rotates the other lens cover assembly about the operating assembly axis the same angle and direction.

Abstract: A flying saucer capable of skipping on fluids is provided. The flying saucer includes a conventional flying saucer disk having a substantially circular dome-shaped body and downwardly extending rim at the periphery of the body. A substantially circular insert is positioned inside the rim proximate the interior surface of the dome-shaped body. The insert has a lower surface substantially flush with the lowest edge of said rim and the lower surface of the insert is provided with at least one recess which may be grasped to facilitate throwing the saucer. When the insert strikes a fluid surface such as water or snow as the saucer lands, the saucer skips on the fluid surface.

Abstract: A flying target is provided which utilizes a conventional target disc made of a material which is readily broken when struck in flight by pellets, a marker assembly for marking the location where the target disc is broken and a retainer assembly for securing the marker assembly to the target disc until the target is broken by one or more pellets. The marker assembly includes a marker disc to which two ribbons are attached, each ribbon being provided with a weight and one of the ribbons having a second weight attached to it by a string. The folded ribbons are held between the target disc and marker disc, which is held to the target disc by the retainer assembly. The retainer assembly includes a film which covers the marker disc and is attached to the target disc.

Abstract: A slurry pump suction side liner with replaceable components is provided utilizing separate suction port assembly, wear ring assembly, wear plate assembly and backing plate assembly components connected together to form a rigid suction side liner for directing a slurry into an impeller inlet. A replaceable annular wear ring having a first wear resistant surface facing the inlet axis and a second wear resistant surface at right angles to the inlet axis is provided to maintain a predetermined gap between gap between the impeller and replaceable wear ring to prevent slurry flow between the impeller and suction side liner assembly. An annular wear plate assembly having a wear resistant surface flush with the second wear resistant surface on the wear ring assembly is also provided to extend the gap radially outward from the wear ring, which is positioned between a suction port and the impeller.

Abstract: A building and method of constructing same is provided which utilizes a substantially continuous vapor barrier enclosing two or more stories of a building. The second story floor joist assembly is supported on an inner wall assembly in the first story. A roof assembly which covers the entire building is supported on an outer wall assembly in the first story. A continuous vapor barrier encloses the inner wall assembly and all living areas and is positioned between the inner wall assembly and the outer wall assembly. A truss shoe and tie plate connect the outer wall assembly to the inner wall assembly through the vapor barrier so as to maintain a predetermined spaced relationship between the inner wall assembly and the outer wall assembly.

Abstract: A roller bed vehicle is provided which includes selectively elevatable rollers positioned in openings in a vehicle load carrying bed. A roller actuator mechanism array selectively raises and lowers the rollers so that a load may slide across the raised rollers to load and unload onto the bed and the rollers may be lowered below the bed top surface to facilitate the load resting on the bed when transported by the vehicle.

Abstract: Ostomy bag apparatus is provided for covering an ostomy bag and providing a pocket in which a deodorizing member is positioned. The apparatus includes a non-irritating cloth cover that substantially encloses an ostomy bag and in which a pocket is formed by at least one fold in the cover to receive a deodorizing member impregnated by a volatile deodorant that is warmed and vaporized by body heat of the ostomate wearing the apparatus.

Abstract: A line holder is provided which permits using one hand to selectively engage and disengage a line as it is unwound from a reel. A line lock in the form of a hook assembly is secured to the reel so that angular movement of the reel to first and second positions selectively engages the hook assembly with the line to prevent uncoiling the line and selectively moving the reel to the second and first positions releases the hooked line to permit uncoiling the line. A base is provided for mooring the line to a fixed position.

Abstract: A gem holder is provided which includes a handle and a gem holding wire array attached to one end of the handle. Two wire loops which each have two substantially parallel wire sections are provided for resiliently holding a gem to facilitate examining the gem. In the first embodiment both loops are rigidly attached to the handle to receive a gem girdle between the loops. In a second embodiment one of the loops is rigidly attached to the handle and the other of the loops is slidably attached to the handle to accommodate various sized gems.

Abstract: A lifting apparatus for lifting a load such as a motorcycle. The apparatus includes a base and a load support which may be placed under the load to be lifted. The base and load support each include vertical columns, one column being positioned in the other column so that the columns telescope to raise and lower the load support. A lever operable cam is secured to the base at a pivot having a horizontal axis and the cam surface is in contact with a cam follower secured to the load support. The lever pivots the cam so as to raise and lower the load support. The cam surface configuration keeps the load support in either the raised or lower position until the lever is operated.

Abstract: An arrowhead is provided which is comprised of a cylindrical arrowhead shaft, a primary blade and a secondary blade. A longitudinal slot and two longitudinal grooves are provided in the front end of the shaft for holding the blades at right angles to each other. The rear end of the shaft is adapted for insertion in an arrow shaft. Proximate the rear end of the arrowhead shaft is a conical column support which abuts the end of the arrow shaft so as to distribute axial forces in the arrowhead shaft over the end of the arrow shaft. In front of the column support is a conical gauging circle having index slots in which the blades are supported. Guide edges which diverge rearwardly are provided on each of the blades to guide the blades into the index slots. The primary blade holds the secondary blade on the cylindrical shaft and is provided lock tabs which engage the rear surface of the gauging circle to resist primary blade removal.

Abstract: A snake cleanable fluid flow system is provided which incorporates a first fitting in the form of a clean-out elbow and a second fitting in the form of a tee. Each of the fittings have a first passageway open at each end and a second passageway intersecting the first passageway. The clean-out elbow is provided with a baffle which selectively directs a snake inserted in its second passageway into a predetermined end of the first passageway. The tee also has a baffle which diverts a snake inserted into either end of its first passageway into its second passageway. The tee and clean-out elbow are connected by a pipe and a partitioned pipe is connected to the second passageway of the clean-out elbow so as to facilitate insertion of a snake. The baffles facilitate cleaning the fluid flow system by deflecting the snake inserted in the clean-out elbow and tee.

Abstract: This apparatus pertains to mechanical and electromagnetic apparatus for controlling player piano operation. The conventional player piano paper tape which opens and closes pneumatic holes in a tracker bar is replaced by a valve board and a plurality of electromagnetic valves. Each electromagnetic valve operates to control air passage through one of the holes in the tracker bar.

Abstract: A modular tower and method of constructing same is provided in which successive tower sections are joined. Each tower section is comprised of several tubular columns. Certain column ends are crimped for insertion into other columns. A brace assembly having tubes which substantially encircle the columns in each tower section is provided, the tubes being positioned to encircle the column where the crimped section of one column is inserted into another column. The columns are rigidly secured together by bolting the brace assembly to each of the columns encircled by each brace tube. A mast support brace assembly is provided for supporting a mast which extends from the tower top. A mast guide brace is provided for connecting the top of the uppermost columns and guiding a mast supported by the tower.

Abstract: Apparatus for the display of pictures. Both front and back sides of pictures are displayed. The apparatus includes a picture frame having a hook and a loop extending in opposite directions from a ring in which the picture is mounted and retained by tabs. The ring, hook, and loop are substantially in the same plane. A chain of identical frames can be made by connecting the hook of each frame in the loop of the preceding frame. The hook and loop of each frame are substantially at right angles to each other so each frame in the chain is substantially at right angles to each adjoining frame. The fronts of each frame form a spiral and face in a direction different from the direction faced by fronts of adjoining frames.

Abstract: Apparatus for the display and protection of awards. In a first embodiment the apparatus includes a piece of luggage having a wall containing a slit through which an award may be passed. A transparent sheet is secured to the outer surface of the wall around the slit so as to form a pocket between the wall and the sheet. A hinged cover is secured to the inside of the wall to control passage of objects through the slit. A latch is provided to seal the cover closed. In a second embodiment a substantially two-dimensional support member having a slit is provided. A transparent sheet covers one side of the support member to form a pocket therebetween. Double-sided tape covers the side of the support member opposite the sheet so that after the award is inserted in the pocket the support member is secured to the outside of a piece of luggage.

Abstract: A body warmer is provided that includes a platform, a heat source, an envelope surrounding the user, and hoops in the envelope. The envelope is kept from contacting the heat source by the hoops. The user is kept from contacting the heat source by a shield. The heat source is pivotally connected to the platform and movable from a first position in which it is stored to a second position in which it is used. A cushion is attached to the inside of a cover that seals the body warmer for storage.