Abstract: This invention is an improved heat storage means in the form of a high density masonry product for storing large amounts of heat in a relatively small area. This is accomplished through a special manufacturing process utilizing specific selected materials.

Abstract: This invention is an improved sealing means for use in conjunction with water closet rings wherein a lower section includes an inwardly beveled shoulder which fits a similar configured neoprene type gasket. When a specially designed top section telescopically engages the interior of the lower section, the gasket is expanded to form a water tight seal about the drain pipe or other member associated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a broom handle holding attachment that is designed to be attached transversely across an elongated bristle holder of an industrial type broom. The broom handle holding attachment is designed to receive a broom handle and is further designed to clamp transversely across an elongated bristle holder. To secure the broom handle holding attachment across the bristle, the same is provided with an over-center latching mechanism that is interconnected between two arm assemblies. The arm assemblies are adapted to attach across opposite sides of said bristle holder and by actuating the over-center latching mechanism, the arm assemblies are securely fastened transversely across the bristle holder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bush ax sharpening holder that is adapted to receive and support a bush ax while the same is being sharpened. The bush ax sharpening holder includes an elongated main body structure in the form of a U-shaped channel with opposed open ends. Formed about one open end is a pair of elongated parallel slots. The slots are designed to receive the bush ax blade, and the main body structure is designed such that a handle receiving area is defined through a portion of the main body structure. A blade tightener is threaded into the lower portion of the main body structure and is adapted to be screwed into engagement with the bush ax blade so as to press the blade into a binding relationship with the slots. This serves to firmly hold the bush ax in place in order that the cutting edge thereof, which lies outside of the main body structure of the bush ax sharpening holder, can be sharpened.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a woodwork cutting device such as wood chisel or plane iron blade having a cutting end, one side with a beveled cutting edge formed about the cutting end thereof, and opposite back side, and two side edges. Provided about the back side of the woodwork cutting device is a plurality of transversely extending and longitudinally spaced grinding guides that extend generally parallel with respect to the beveled cutting edge. This allows an individual sharpening the woodwork cutting device of the present invention to maintain the cutting edge perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the blade. In addition, about at least one side edge of the blade portion of the woodwork cutting device is a series of grinding angle guides that extend in parallel relationship with the angle or plane of the beveled cutting edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for drying and handling sludge. Sludge is conveyed or transferred into a rotary drying chamber that may be housed within a structure such as a solar drying structure. The rotary drying chamber is provided with a perforated side wall structure. As the rotary drying chamber is rotated, the action of the sludge within the drying chamber results in the sludge being transferred from the drying chamber through the side wall structure thereof. In particular, as the sludge is dried, the movement of the sludge within the drying chamber and particularly the impact of the sludge against the internal side wall structure of the drying chamber causes the sludge to be forced outwardly through the perforated side wall structure of the drying chamber in a spaghetti-like fashion. That is, the dried sludge is emitted through the side wall portion of the drying chamber in the form of relatively small spaghetti-like portions.

Abstract: The present invention entails a hand-held urine receiver that is constructed in the general form of a reservoir and is communicatively connected to a flexible hose. The flexible hose extends from the urine receiver and is communicatively connected to a drain line that forms a part of the plumbing network of a residential structure. In order to adapt the urine receiver of the present invention for female use, there is provided a vaginal insert.

Abstract: The present invention entails an impact nutcracker having an electric gear drive for automatically and continuously cocking the nutcracker. A striker is movably mounted adjacent an impact nutcracking assembly, and the striker is movable between a cocked position and an impact position. Biasing means are attached to said striker for biasing the same toward said impact position. A gear, driven by an electric motor, is operative to drive and move the striker from said impact position to said cocked position at which point the gear is disengaged and the striker is released, and under the influence of said biasing means the striker moves back to said impact position where the same impacts against said impact nutcracking assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a premanufactured corner framing structure adapted to be interposed between two angled framed wall sections to form a corner. In connecting the two framed wall sections, the corner frame structure is inserted vertically between the lower plate and upper plate structures of the respective wall sections. In the particular design disclosed herein, the premanufactured corner framing and support structure includes a plywood web with a pair of vertically extending flanges formed adjacent an inner edge of the web and a pair of vertically extending flanges formed adjacent an opposed outer edge of the web such that said flanges are generally aligned on each side of said plywood web and maintained in spaced apart relationship by the web itself. Consequently, it is appreciated that the corner load of the structure is carried by the flanges and the composite structure of the flanges and plywood web.

Abstract: This invention is a game which is a combination of basic basketball, football, volleyball and soccer. This combination is so designed to show the beauty of each sport as well as providing recreational exercise. Total athletic skills are displayed in the game and more people are given the chance to participate since it is so designed that a small person can participate as well as a large person.

Abstract: The commutator of a DC motor is uniquely constructed to include at least one dead segment at least as wide as the associated brush (brushes). A silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) is arrranged in the circuit between the voltage source and said brush (brushes) to provide a switching means to automatically cut off current flow therethrough each time a brush passes over the dead segment. The current is reestablished by way of a gating means, which in the preferred embodiment is a variable frequency pulse generator.

Abstract: The present invention entails a teaching device for severely retarded and physically handicapped individuals. A separable teaching board is provided which includes a plurality of detachable board sections. Each board section includes indented cutouts formed in the face thereof, with the indented cutouts being of a selected shape. Further there is provided a plurality of inserts formed in like selected shapes for being inserted into certain cutouts. An individual is taught to effectively match a given insert with a like shaped cutout by manipulating and positioning the insert within the matching cutout.

Abstract: This invention is an aerating device particularly suitable for use in connection with golf course greens and similar applications. The device is adapted to be pulled behind a vehicle such as a tractor which also acts as a power source for operation of the aerator. A plurality of crank plates are orbitaly driven which in turn, through a plurality of individual crank arms, drive associated drill bits which auger out the aeration holes. A mobile frame is provided for raising and lowering a drilling apparatus when in use. In a modification of the present invention, a self-propelled vehicle is used to both transport and power the aerating system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system that inherently manages the issuance and return of selected articles such as keys, tools, and the like to a retaining or central station. Of prime importance with respect to the present invention is the fact that the system encourages the return of the removed article. More particularly, the system comprises a retaining station where the selected articles are normally maintained in a locked state. An unlocking key is provided for unlocking selected articles in order that the articles may be removed from the retaining station. To encourage the return of removed articles, the retaining station is provided with a key holding and locking assembly for retaining the unlocking key until the removed article has been returned back to the retaining station and placed in the locked mode.

Abstract: In abstract, this invention relates to a safety medicine cabinet or storage compartment featuring a hinged closure which incorporates a positive latching mechanism for readily securing the cabinet from access by small children. Additionally, the safety medicine cabinet or storage compartment incorporates a closure being spring biased whereby the same is caused to close automatically and latch upon release from open position.

Abstract: This invention is a non-fossil fuel fired hot water system which allows a large amount of water or other liquid to be raised to a relatively high temperature, but below the boiling point, in a relatively short period of time. Due to a unique air circulation system, extremely high temperatures of the combustible material can be obtained with secondary burning eliminating all visible particulate material from the exhaust stack of the system. The unique firebox itself is disposed such that it is surrounded by water on all sides including the access closures for said firebox.