Abstract: This invention is an improved sealing arrangement 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 specifically 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. Also provided is a clamping arrangement for a moisture impervious membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner locking device that is particularly adapted to lock an industrial vacuum cleaner of the type having an upper container and lower container disposed in a stacked relationship wherein each container includes a pair of handles which are aligned with the handles of the other container. The vacuum cleaner locking device includes a pair of L-shaped locking bars having vertical and horizontal sections. Each vertical section extends vertically along one side of the vacuum cleaner and through a respective handle on the upper container and engages a respective handle on the lower container. A hook is formed in the lower end of each vertical section for extending around and underneath the respective lower handles for engaging the same. The horizontal sections extend from the upper end of the vertical section over the top of the upper container to a point where they meet. At this point the ends of the horizontal sections turn upward and abut against each other.

Abstract: This invention is a means to aide children in identifying, accepting and expressing their feelings. This means is in the form of a doll like figure which is used adjunctively in therapeutic and child care setting as well as in natural surroundings. The doll like figure associated with the present invention is so designed that its faces can be changed according to the feelings to be exemplified.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for smoking. The smoking apparatus is specifically designed for use by smokers in smoking cigarettes. Moreover, the smoking apparatus may be referred to as a generally closed smoking system because smoke normally produced about the burning end of the cigarette is confined, and further a smoke receiving chamber is provided for receiving exhaled smoke from the smoker.

Abstract: The present invention entails a laminated timber structure comprised of a plurality of elongated laminated timbers laminated together in side-by-side relationship to form an elongated timber structure. The cross sectional area of the respective elongated timbers are of a generally uniform shape and size, with the cross sectional area being preferably square such as one-half inch by one-half inch. This enables standard size laminated timbers such as two by four, two by six, four by four, to be formed. In forming the laminated timber structure of the present invention, the respective elongated timbers are disposed in side-by-side relationship and glued along the sides of the timber as well as across the ends, giving rise to both edge and face joints.

Abstract: The present invention entails a matching game and game board therefor for teaching math fundamentals such as multiplication, addition, subtraction, etc., to children. Cards having math problems thereon are distributed about the game board and during the course of the game individual players, via tokens, advance over the cards and around the game board. At the conclusion of each advancement, the particular card that the player lands on is presented as a mathematical problem. An answer is given by a player for that particular problem and the correctness of the answer is checked by a matching answer area formed on the game board itself. According to game rules, a correct answer is appropriately rewarded.

Abstract: A trapping device is disclosed for animals such as rats, mice and other types of animals. One particular design disclosed herein entails a tomb type trap especially designed for rats and mice which is disposable and of a simple and inexpensive monolithic or integral construction. This trap includes a spring loaded conical door that is actuated by the animal itself to move to a closed position and which effectively seals the disposable trap and causes the rats, mice or other animals to suffocate. Once the animal is trapped within the tomb type trap, the same may be discarded.

Abstract: A process for preserving art works which otherwise would be lost after a normal wear period. The process includes removing of art work from a T-shirt or similar piece of wearing apparel and laminating the same with a curable transparent resin on a backing to form a permanent display for the art work.

Abstract: This invention is a system for field disposal of human feces through the use of composting containers that prevent the spread of intestinal bacteria, including virulent pathogens, which otherwise would occur when wilderness visitors practice shallow burial of feces. This is accomplished by providing biodegradable containers and following a pre-set method of disposal.

Abstract: This invention is a system for passive solar heating and cooling of homes, offices and other structures whereby the entire building may be used for storage of heat or cold with both collection and storage occuring essentially without any expenditure of other sources of energy.

Abstract: This invention is an improved smoking appliance in the form of a pipe having a filter holder which is readily openable for insertion and removal of the filter and yet is compact when in the closed position. Also an improved filter medium is provided for entrapping high percentage of tar and nicotine thus greatly reducing the amount of the substances which are drawn into the body of the smoker. This filter medium is chemically treated to further reduce the bite normally associated with smoking and particularly pipe smoking.

Abstract: This invention is a visual golf practice aid for improving hand-eye coordination by the person actually being able to see the correct way to swing. This is accomplished through a plurality of parallel diagonal lines on a generally square base with a grid of large and small dots to indicate any undesirable sway movement from the fixed fulcrum point.

Abstract: The present invention presents a method and apparatus for assisting in and facilitating the coupling of a trailer tongue to a vehicle hitch. An overhead structure extends over the trailer tongue and includes a pulley depending downwardly therefrom. Through the provisions of a winch and an attached cable assembly which is threaded through the pulley and attached to the trailer tongue, the trailer tongue is elevated upwardly and stationed at an elevated position such that the vehicle hitch may be moved thereunder. Once the trailer hitch assumes an appropriate position, then the winch is actuated and the trailer tongue is lowered onto the vehicle hitch and the vehicle hitch is appropriately coupled to the trailer tongue.

Abstract: This invention is a reclining chair which includes a seat portion with a back portion and a leg portion pivotably connected thereto. An arm rest pivotably interconnects the back portion with a leg portion with suspension points being provided at both the back and leg portions. The rotation relationship between leg and back portions at their respective pivots to the seat portion is approximately two to one.

Abstract: This invention is a composite support system for fisherman including a compartmented cooler for both bait and catch as well as for drinks, food and the like. Also a tackle box means is provided as is a cutting board area along with built-in rod holders to meet all of the basic needs of the fisherman which ordinarily requires a multiplicity of various and sundry pieces of equipment to accomplish the same result.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski rope handle assembly. One species of the present invention entails a ski rope handle assembly that includes a double entry figure eight loop connection formed about each end of a ski rope handle. A second species includes an external rope loop connection that is continuously wound in an arcuate fashion about each end of the ski rope handle after which the open, wound loop is directed such that a forward extending portion of the rope adjacent the loop is threaded through an opening formed within an adjacent finger protector sleeve.

Abstract: This invention is a strength measuring device utilizing changes in air pressure. The bellows portion of the device is a standard soft drink or beer can. The purposes of the present invention are two-fold; first, to measure the strength of the user thereof and secondly, to crush the can for more compact storage prior to disposal.