Abstract: A system of combining balanced, independent, self-starting and initially separated internal combustion engines, wherein engines not immediately required for power can be shut down. Shut down engines are disconnected from the running engine or engines, and drive train. This system will dramatically reduce fuel consumption and the amount of exhaust gases. A microprocessor determines vehicle power requirements from engine sensors. Hydraulic pistons under control of the microprocessor bring the individual engine units into and out of engagement with each other. Friction plates and locking pins are provided for coupling the crankshafts at predetermined relative angular positions.

Abstract: A system for removably securing kitchen utensils over a kitchen sink comprises a generally planar board for cutting with a rotatable spit and an elongated frame with a recess for receiving removably securable kitchen utensils, including the generally planar board for cutting.

Abstract: A marinading and storage container that holds a chicken in place allowing the container to be turned upside down to advance the marinading process and that resembles the chicken from the outside with a breast and legs that support the container in the upside down position.

Abstract: A point of sale display tray with multiple rows and product advance for each row that transforms the number of rows to accommodate varying sizes of display product and still provides product advance for each row without the need of removing parts. The point of sale display tray is a display and holding device that transforms from a primary configuration with a number of primary bays to a secondary configuration with a reduced number of secondary bays.

Abstract: A breast support system for a large breasted woman that is used in conjunction with a brassiere to uplift and laterally displace the breasts. The unique design redistributes the weight of the breasts, so that the back and neck fatigue normally experienced by women with large breasts is relieved.

Abstract: A baggage receiving device specifically designed for airport passenger luggage handling. It provides a telescoping conveyor system which can be installed in an airport terminal in connection with an airline ticket counter to assist airline personnel in initially processing a passenger's luggage without the need to lift the luggage between the baggage platform of the counter and the take-away conveyor running behind the ticket counter.

Abstract: An enclosure system, for a wire shelf structure, that includes a plurality of generally rectangular resilient flat panels that snaps into the side openings of the wire shelf structure without tools and generally without the need for fasteners.

Abstract: A chicken meat product rendered substantially free of pathogenic bacterial species by having an external coating of sodium diacetate substantially free of an adhesive material. The wet coating is retained on the external surfaces of the dressed chicken meat by the surface tension of the sodium diacetate solution after the chicken meat is coated with the solution and is hung freely to permit excess liquid to drain away. The amount of sodium diacetate present in the product of the invention depends upon the degree of pathogenic bacterial contamination of the chicken meat. The sodium diacetate is included in each case in sufficient quantity to preserve the meat from growth of all pathogenic bacteria of the order and species of salmonella, E. coli, and campylobacter.

Abstract: A video cassette reminder system that provides storage for viewed video cassettes with a signaling system as a reminder that the rented video(s) is due to be returned. The video cassette reminder system eliminates late charges.

Abstract: A universal surrogate fuel pump for interim fuel delivery at a number of predetermined discharge pressures to meet many vehicle specifications. It may be used to start and run many different engines. It supplies the fuel without disrupting the normal fuel supply system.

Abstract: An improved baby bottle nipple cover with a cap retainer that keeps the cap in proximity to the opening when not covering the nipple and that leaves the the collar free to sealingly secure the nipple. The nipple cover is easily transferable from one baby bottle to another.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and mounting sinks to the underside of solid polymer countertops has a framework assembly consisting of a front rail (14) comprising an aligning channel (16), rail assembly brackets (26) and a centering graph (20); side rails (18) comprising template mounting ledges (22, 24) and turn-button attachment means (60); a rear rail (46) comprising mounting ledges (22, 24) and rail assembly brackets (26). A sink positioning/hold-down template (38) comprising a sink positioning opening (42), a clearance opening for faucet hole routing (40), sink hold-down clamp assemblies (44), and notches (50) for positioning permanent sink clamps, is mounted on ledge (22) by means of turn-buttons (60). A sink opening router template (36) comprising a router guide opening for sink (48), an opening for a faucet router template (52), and a faucet router template (32) with router guide openings for a faucet (58), is attached to framework assembly by means of pawl latches (30).

Abstract: A railroad safety system for use at an intersection of a roadway and a railroad track, that comprises a sensor for detecting a hazardous situation and a voice alarm for giving a voice command to warm drivers and pedestrians of the hazardous situation.

Abstract: An industrial quick-release connector for machine tools providing both rotational and axial stability that will permit easy replacements by an individual using only one hand without the use of hand tools to make the connection and reduce the time delays that normally ensue.

Abstract: A dust pan for collecting a mixture of materials, including liquids, from a flat or contoured surface. This improved dust pan has a flexibly movable bottom wall that conforms to the floor contour and means to reduce liquid spill over.

Abstract: A truck clutch jack with a separate shaft for holding the clutch and a movable carriage on a post to which shaft may be attached. This improved clutch jack can stack clutches on a shelf by allowing the shaft to be detached and positioned vertically. One individual can efficiently use this device to install a clutch and/or flywheel under a grade-level truck without the need for a second individual to assist in the installation, due to its considerably smaller floor profile.

Abstract: A tool-less fastener for use in connecting a computer cable to either a computer or peripheral equipment. An elongated rod with an external expandable sleeve fits into a standard threaded hole and then expanded to fasten the cable to the equipment without the need for a screwdriver or other tool. The tool-less fastener may be independent of or interconnected to the computer cable.

Abstract: A removable vehicle trunk organizer comprising a container with a variable number of separated compartments and a reversible locking device for laterally securing the container within a vehicle trunk. The reversible locking device comprises a spiral throw-out lock with at least one extensible leg linked to an exterior actuator.