Abstract: A solar powered ornamental light pattern producing device which produces visually pleasing patterns of light, composed of a housing, a pair of photo-voltaic devices connected with the housing, a shaft rotatably connected with the housing and rotated by the photo-voltaic devices, a pedestal connected with a distal end of the shaft, a flat mirror located on the pedestal, and a multi-faceted crystal which is located upon the flat mirror. When sunlight strikes the solar cells of the photo-voltaic devices a mechanical linkage with the photo-voltaic devices causes the shaft to rotate. As the shaft rotates, the various facets of the crystal are rotated, causing sunlight reflected off the mirror and interacting with the crystal, and sunlight directly interacting with the crystal, to be refracted and reflected into a whole host of pleasing patterns and colors.

Abstract: A utility device for a key ring which serves a plurality utilities, including key ring anchorage, bottle cap opener, screw driver, hook and item holder with respect to another object. The utility device has a generally C-shaped structure having a central open space defined by interior walls of a main member, two cross members and two opposed tabs. A hole is provided in the C-shaped structure to permit a key ring (key chain and the like) to be connected thereto. The distance between facing ends of the tabs is preselected to permit the ends to cooperate so that a user can leverably act on a bottle cap to open a capped bottle. One external corner of the C-shaped structure is preferred to be provided with a flat, beveled blade edge to serve as a screwdriver blade. It is further preferred for a portion of the interior walls to have a predetermined contour which servies to assist hooking of the C-shaped structure onto an object.

Abstract: A headlamp having minimal glare, composed of a housing having preferably a non-reflective interior, an electric bulb located within the housing and a simple convex lens mounted to the housing and through which external illumination is provided. For purposes of incrementing the illumination output, a flat mirror is placed rearwardly of the electric bulb. According to this structural configuration, no concentrated beams of light are created, and illumination is pleasingly uniform and of minimal glare.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a charged fluid and for creating an electret from a receptor, such as roll mill polymer film, whereby the electret will have the highest possible static electrical charge within the physical limits of the receptor. The apparatus according to the present invention includes, inter alia, a housing, a plurality of equidistantly spaced electrodes, each electrode having optimum geometry, location and electrification voltage so as to provide a maximum, uniform electric field therebetween, the electrodes collectively forming a charger grid within the housing, and a source of flowing gaseous fluid entering into the housing, the flowing gaseous fluid ionizing at the charger grid, resulting in an optimized corona within the housing. The method according to the present invention induces an optimal corona, defined as a maximum possible electric field having a strength that is near the spark over voltage, in a flowing gaseous fluid by passing the gaseous fluid past the charger grid.

Abstract: A golf swing brace which regulates the angle of bending of the following arm elbow of a golfer so as to truly simulate for the golfer-in-training proper golf swing technique. The golf swing brace includes an upper arm component and a forearm component, each mutually connected by a pivot. Arm bands attach the upper arm component and the forearm component to respective portions of the golfer's following arm (right arm in the case of a right handed golfer). The upper arm and forearm components are oriented so that the pivot is axially in line with the golfer's elbow. Thus, if the pivot is stopped, the golfer cannot bend his or her lead arm at the elbow, but if the pivot is not stopped, the golfer is able to freely bend his or her lead arm at the elbow. The pivot is selectively stopped by operation of an angle-setting adjuster which is connected to the pivot and also connected with the forearm component.

Abstract: A method and an electronic device for determining the optimal excitation value (stator current, magnetic flux, magnetic induction) which minimizes the electromagnetic (copper and iron) losses of DC and vector-controlled AC machines. The invention provides the command to the excitation control loop of these electric machines, characterized by the multiplication or amplitude-modulation (1) of a periodic signal of angular frequency proportional to the speed of the electric machine, a first-order low-pass filter (2), an amplifier (3) and a peak detector (4). The output of the peak detector (4) provides the optimal command to the excitation control loop of the electric machine by a signal of amplitude proportional to the rotor current, i.sub.a.

Abstract: A key pad having phosphorescent portions which provide the user with the ability to read the key pad in dark environments, thereby ensuring that the key pad is utilized without error. Information indicia on the key pad, or areas immediately adjacent thereto, are provided with phosphorescence. The key pad may be manufactured with this property, or phosphorescent informational indicia may be sold in kit form to be selectively applied via an adhesive to a conventional key pad.

Abstract: A table is structured to hold food stuffs safe from insect and other small animal intrusion, while simultaneously providing for easy access to the food stuffs, while also providing a surface that can be used as a place setting for eating of the food stuffs. The invention is composed of a table member that includes an internal storage area for holding articles therein, at least one movably mounted screened cover for enclosing the internal storage area, and a plurality of legs for holding the table member at a preselected height.

Abstract: A retention device which interacts biasably with a primary object to hold a secondary object at a predetermined location with respect to the primary object. A retention spring has a humped section and feet at either end for pressably interacting with the primary object and the surface on which it rests. Connected with the retention spring is a retention member for retaining the secondary object thereto in a fixed relationship with respect to the primary object. In operation the retention spring is inserted between the bottom of the primary object, such as a typewriter or microwave oven, and the surface on which the primary object rests, such as a desk or table top. The humped section of the retaining spring is biasably forced into a less humped configuration by the bottom of the primary object and the resting surface thereby biasably holding the retaining spring in relation to the primary object.

Abstract: A toilet bowl deodorizer device which is connectable to an existing toilet, and which effectively and inexpensively provides for deodorization without affecting operation of the toilet. The first preferred embodiment of the present invention is composed of a deodorizer unit containing a motor, an optimized turbine with associated internal ducting, and a replaceable filter, which may include a perfume; a tank access duct having a universal fitting for removably connecting to the deodorizing unit; a passive relief valve member; and a tank top seal system upon which the lid may rest independently thereof. The second preferred embodiment of the present invention is composed of a deodorizer unit containing a motor, an optimized turbine with associated internal ducting, and a replaceable filter, which may include a perfume; and a ductwork located adjacent the back of the seat having a universal fitting for removably connecting to the deodorizing unit.

Abstract: A golf swing brace which regulates elbow flexing in a manner which is responsive to the golfer's swing so that elbow flexing is prevented before and during golf ball addressment, but is freely permitted thereafter, thus truly simulating for the golfer-in-training proper swing technique. The golf swing brace consists of an upper arm brace and a forearm brace, each mutually pivotally connected together at a pivot. Arm bands attach the upper arm and forearm braces to the respective portions of the golfer's lead arm (left arm in the case of a right-handed golfer). The upper arm and forearm braces are oriented so that the pivot is axially in line with the golfer's elbow. Thus, if the pivot is locked, the golfer cannot bend his or her lead arm at the elbow, but if the pivot is not locked, the golfer is able to freely bend his or her lead arm at the elbow.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder which is compact and easily mounted and demounted with respect to the clothing of the fisherman, particularly trousers, with or without a belt. The present invention is composed of a pressure distributing back plate, a fishing rod handle receptacle mounted to a front side of the back plate, and a clothing connection member connected with the back side of the backing plate for releasably securing the back plate to the fisherman's clothing. The preferred structure of clothing connection member is a lip which is structure to slip over the trousers or belt and trousers of the fisherman. It is preferred that the fishing rod handle receptacle be angled relative to the baking plate so that the fishing rod when mounted thereto will assume a comfortable, customary angle normally used for fishing so that the fishing pole will perform optimally.

Abstract: A mounting system for a conventional tailgate of a pick-up truck is capable of situating the tailgate so as to minimize drag and at the same time provide effective use of the tailgate. Two mounting brackets are each structured to include a base for being mounted upon the top end of a respective sidewall of a pick-up truck cargo bed. Each of the mounting brackets is further structured with a particular fitting for interfacing with reciprocably shaped fittings on the tailgate to removably secure, in a selectively lockable manner, the tailgate to the fittings, in the same manner that the tailgate conventionally attaches to the conventional fittings located at the inside wall of the sidewalls of the pick-up truck.

Abstract: An anti-ingress system for the doors, the side windows and the rear window of motor vehicles, in particular pick-up trucks, has a mounting frame is secured to the pick-up truck adjacent the rear of the cab, a rear anti-ingress panel is connected with the mounting frame so as to cover the rear window of the cab, and, on each opposite side of the mounting frame, a side window anti-ingress panel is movably mounted to the mounting frame so as to permit each side window anti-ingress panel to be located in one of two positions: a first position clear of the door and its side window, and a second position interferingly located adjacent the door and the side window, thereby preventing unauthorized entry through the side window as well as preventing unauthorized opening of the door. There are several embodiments of preferred structures that provide selective, locable movement of the two side window anti-ingress panels.

Abstract: A stake extraction implement for primary utilization with respect to stakes used for concrete forms. The stake extraction implement is composed of an elongate member, incorporating a handle portion and a curved portion, and a pivotally connected gripper tool, incorporating a pair of jaws. When a stake is to be extracted, the curved portion of the elongate member is placed upon the adjacent concrete form and the jaws of the gripper tool are aligned to rest upon the sides of the subject stake. According to the method of use disclosed, as a lever movement of the handle portion is effected, effortless extraction of the stake from the ground is made possible by automatic clamping of the jaws of the gripper tool onto the stake, the stake having been nailed to the concrete form notwithstanding. The stake pulling implement is structured to permit user selection of either a first class or second class lever mode of operation, and two types of jaw members for the gripper tool are disclosed.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a base frame 10; an assembly of carrier beams 17, 18 pivoted on the base frame 10 for rotation about an upright axis; clamps 19, 23 adjustably mounted on the carrier beams 17, 18 for clamping a vehicle supported on the carrier beams; retaining means 34 for releasably locking the assembly of carrier beams 17, 18 in rotatably adjusted position; a standard 36 on the base 10; and tensioning means 48, 50 mounted for vertical adjustment on the standard 36, for connection by a chain 51 direct or via a beam 52 and a further chain to parts of a vehicle clamped on the rotatable carrier beam assembly 17, 18. The tensioning means 48, 50 comprises a hydraulic cylinder 48 swingable about the standard 36 and an associated yoke 50.

Abstract: A chord progression finder for determining each and every tone of a selected musical scale in a selected key note and each and every tone of its relative musical scales, as well as the various chords playable for the selected musical scale and its relative scales, while simultaneously providing information on which keys or frets of a musical instrument are to be played for producing the indicated tones. A base has printed information pertaining to a particular musical instrument and also fingering patterns for playing tones on that instrument arranged in a predetermined sequence indicative of any number of desired musical scales.

Abstract: A van wall brace for reinforcing a truncated pillar of a van wall which has been cut in order to accommodate a retrofitted window. The van wall brace connects to the severed end of truncated pillar and is tied into adjacent intact pillars so as to lend structural integrity to the truncated pillar, thereby restoring strength to the van wall. The van wall brace is preferred to be formed of a single piece of heavy gauge sheet metal stock of elongate shape. Each end of the sheet metal stock is stamped with a predetermined reciprocal pillar contour or contours for engaging the intact pillars located on either side of the truncated pillar or pillars. The sheet steel stock is further stamped between the ends thereof so as to provide another predetermined reciprocal pillar contour or contours for engaging each truncated pillar or pillars.