Abstract: This invention is an improved aquatic means wherein a standard, readily available tire inner tube is fitted with special bindings that gives a double end, boat-like configuration and allows the foot of the user thereof to be readily inserted into and released from the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vertical antenna systems employing an improved artificial ground system. In a low frequency design, the artificial ground system provided is in the form of a counterpoise or ground screen that is provided with an efficient, economical and practical electrical radial wire design. A high frequency design is also provided in the form of an integral antenna structure. This high frequency integral design entails a vertical antenna, a counterpoise in the form of a metal plate, a ground plate, and wherein said metal plate forming the counterpoise is insulated from the ground plate. In either type of antenna system, the counterpoise functions to collect antenna return currents and direct them back to the feed point of the antenna in an efficient and effective manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brick cutting and handling apparatus having a movable wire bank cutter assembly. The wire bank cutter assembly is movably confined within a holding frame structure and is movable generally vertically up and down therein in a rectilinear fashion. As a respective brick slug is pushed through the wire bank cutter assembly, the wire bank cutter assembly is moved generally downwardly. This vertical downward movement tends to form a swirl-like configuration on opposite sides of the individual cut brick. Further, roots, sprigs and other such debris are often caught on the respective wires of the wire bank cutter assembly as respective brick slugs are pushed therethrough. This vertical up and down movement of the wire bank cutter assembly tends to pull such roots, sprigs, etc., from the respective slugs and once pulled from the slug or slugs, these same roots, sprigs, etc., are stripped therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is a pocket cuspidor which is simple, sanitary and convenient for containerizing oral secretions. Tobacco juice, spitum and other oral secretions are expectorated through a mouthpiece into a small portable container. Pressing a thumb tab simultaneously opens a mouthpiece valve and a vent valve, allowing spitum to enter the container and air, displaced by spitum, to escape. Releasing the thumb tab closes both valves, sealing the container. The small sealed container may be carried conveniently in clothing and handbags. The apparatus includes a container and removable top.

Abstract: This invention is an improved container carrying means in the form of a central housing containing a plurality of inner-connected linkages with gripping fingers outwardly extending from on one end and a handle means outwardly extending from the other end. When the gripping fingers are placed on opposite sides of the containers to be carried and the handle lifted upwardly, the heavier the container, the tighter the gripping finger will hold the same.

Abstract: This invention is a means for indicating the alignment or non-alignment of vehicle type frames. The device clips over a portion of the frame with an indicator arm terminating in an indicator finger which, if in alignment, will point toward a pre-determined location on the frame. If the frame is not in alignment, this is also readily apparent by the indicator being off the pre-determined location.

Abstract: This invention is a combination can crusher and exercise device. A spring loaded jaw means acts as an exerciser for the user thereof while at the same time being adaptable for use as a can crusher. The present invention has the additional feature of being self-adjustable for either short or tall cans, particularly cans of the beer and soft drink type.

Abstract: The present invention entails an apparatus for receiving and holding a medical fluid infusion device of the type having a main patient feed line that directs fluid to and into a patient and which further includes a plurality of feeding pig tails that branch and extend from the main patient feed line. In order to maintain the pig tails in an orderly and untangled state, the apparatus of the present invention basically comprises a board type support structure that is provided with a series of spaced apart channels formed across the upper surface of the board and designed and adapted to receive and hold the respective pig tails and the main patient feed line.

Abstract: This invention is an improved permanent wave cap which provides a means for preventing liquid run-offs from dripping down the face and neck of the person receiving the permanent. Also a means is provided for catching liquids for recycling them back over the head of the customer or person getting the permanent. Additionally a removable storage means is provided to receive curlers and to allow the same to be transported to a washing area for cleaning prior to reuse. Finally the improved permanent wave cape of the present invention is so designed that it can act as a cover or heat bag to prevent heat loss during the setting of the permanent prior to neutralization thereof.

Abstract: A compact and simple to operate transceiving device used by law enforcement officers, security agents, military personnel and the like to prerecord an emergency message prior to leaving his vehicle. In an emergency situation, the apparatus will automatically affect transmission of the above message to a central station if the user did not return to his vehicle in a preset amount of time.

Abstract: This invention is a paint applicator with the normal handle portion terminating in either a finger configuration or a glove configuration to allow the bristle or applicator portion thereof to be more accurately and less tiringly manipulated.

Abstract: This invention is a spring and valve skirt which can be retrofitted to existing engines as well as installed on new ones. This skirt slips over the valve stem and valve spring of an engine and in addition to other advantages greatly reduces exhaust emissions.

Abstract: The present invention entails an extremity debridement trough for receiving and holding an arm or leg extremity of a patient. A trough structure is supported by a mobile frame structure including an adjustable vertical member connected to the trough. The trough is pivotally mounted above one end area to said vertical member of said mobile frame structure and is movable from a generally horizontal operative position to an inoperative vertical position for storage or transport. A sterile field is provided by a disposable plastic liner held within said trough and formed into a funnel about a remote end of the trough. Used cleaning solution used in cleaning a wound on or about an extremity of a patient is allowed to drain from the formed funnel into an underlying container.

Abstract: The present invention entails a coal demineralization and depyritization process which produces coal with extremely low mineral (ash) and pyrite contents. Essentially the present process calls for the chemical treatment of the coal surface first, followed by a physical separation step in which the minerals are separated from the coal. The chemical step comprises of subjecting and treating the coal surface with an alcohol composition such as methanol for a selected period of time and at a selected temperature within a reactor in the presence of an acid catalyst. This chemical step makes the coal surface non-polar mainly by reacting the alcoholic and carboxylic groups. In particular, this chemical step is designed to reduce the surface forces between the organic and inorganic phases and consequently facilitate the mineral separation. After the chemical treatment of the coal, actual separation of the minerals can be achieved by one of many conventional physical separation process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for cleaning upholstery which involves minimal risk of dye bleeding and which is reasonably effective. The invention uses a hand-held applicator and a remote unit. A jet nozzle on the hand-held applicator sprays cleaning solution onto the upholstery. Secured adjacent to the jet nozzle is a brush which imparts mechanical energy to the upholstery and aids in cleaning. Disposed above the brush is a vacuum head that removes the cleaning solution from the upholstery. Air is induced into the vacuum head by a blower secured within the remote unit. The air effectively lifts the cleaning solution from the upholstery and carries the cleaning solution into the vacuum head. Once inside the vacuum head, the combined mixture of air and cleaning solution is directed through a hose into a recovery tank secured within the remote unit where the air and cleaning solution are separated.

Abstract: The present invention entails a method and apparatus for cleaning and maintaining large areas of low to medium pile carpet, such as is found in hotels, airports, etc. The invention employs a mobile carpet cleaning machine which is propelled over the carpet to be cleaned. The principal features of the carpet cleaning machine are an elongated cylindrical brush, a vacuum system with a floating vacuum head, and a blower. In operation the cylindrical brush is set into a rotating motion and engages the underlying carpet. A cleaning solution is sprayed onto the rotating brush which in turn transfers the solution onto the underlying carpet. The vacuum head then passes over the carpet directly behind the rotating brush. The blower pulls air through the vacuum head and the vacuum head effectively picks up a combined mixture of air and solution. This mixture of air and solution is pulled upwardly from the vacuum head into the top of a recovery tank.