Abstract: A restraint for disenabling a child afflicted with a compulsive biting syndrome from biting his or her hand or arm, yet otherwise permitting the child substantially free arm movement. The restraint is composed of a brief, two flexible extension members which are each attached to the brief, and a wrist band adjustably connected to each extension members. The object of the structure of the invention is to secure the brief about the waist and groin of the child, then secure each of wrist bands to the arms of the child adjacent the wrists, then adjust the length of the extension members so that the child will be able to move his or her arms in substantial freedom, yet not be able to move his or her arms so that his or her arm may come into contact with the his or her mouth, thereby preventing the child from biting himself or herself.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a charged gaseous 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.

Abstract: A watercraft mooring system that is fully resistant against the forces generated by wind and wave action, and its operation is extremely easy and reliable. The invention is composed of four main components: (1) a dock that is selectively releasable from firm anchorage with respect to footings in the lake bottom, (2) a two axes articulation system mounted to the dock, (3) a coupling system that includes a dock-side coupling member that is pivotable and tiltable with respect to the dock via the two axes articulation system and further includes a vessel-side pair of coupling members that interface selectively with the dock-side coupling member to couple the boat to the dock, and, finally, (4) a coupling release mechanism mounted to the vessel for selectively releasing the aforesaid coupling of the boat to the dock. The invention is particularly well suited for use with pontoon boats.

Abstract: A boat hook which permits selectively releasable connection with respect to a conventional snap-hook of a standard mooring line. The boat hook is composed of a handle which terminates at a remote end in a snap-hook holder. The snap-hook holder is composed of two parts: (1) a seating member which is dimensioned so that the general vicinity of the eyelet area of a conventional snap-hook can seat snugly therein, and (2) a biasing member, which is hingably biased with respect to the seating member so as to selectively retain the snap-hook seated in the seating member. Once the snap-hook has been manipulated by the handle so as to be connected onto an eyelet of an object, such as the bow eyelet of a boat, a sharp pull on the handle will cause the snap-hook to be released from the handle of the boat hook.

Abstract: A trailer wheel pivoting system having provision for pivoting of a wheel assembly with respect to an attached trailer frame, accomplished by providing a wheel frame, an axle attached to the wheel frame, road tires attached to the axle, and an apertured cross-bar attached centrally to an upper part of the wheel frame. Various forms of trailer devices are then combined with the aforesaid trailer wheel assembly. In a first embodiment of the present invention, an automobile tow trailer is provided by placing a trailer frame for supporting an automobile onto the wheel assembly, the trailer support frame being provided with a pair of automobile wheel cradles. A pivot pin bolt is inserted through a central aperture in the trailer frame and the aperture in the cross-bar in order to pivotably secure the trailer support frame to the wheel assembly. In a second embodiment, the wheel assembly may serve as an aid for towing trailers.

Abstract: A traffic barrier composed of a unitary panel having a plurality of folds for permitting it to be folded into an A-frame composed of two message panels connected at an apex, the A-frame having a base. The folds in the unitary panel include: a center fold, which forms the apex of the A-frame two bottom folds each spaced a first predetermined distance from the center fold, which define a bottom panel adjacent each message panel, and two flange folds spaced a second predetermined distance from the center fold, which define a flange adjacent the end of each bottom panel. The base is established either by an interlocking tab and slot system located adjacent the flanges or by an adhesive interconnecting the two flanges.

Abstract: An apparatus and method which provides for controlled melting of both components of coal-ash, as well as the melting of selected additives, the melted coal-ash with additive being immediately available to a conventional fiberizing spinner stage. An arc furnace provides a shallow vat for molten pig iron. A first chute allows for introduction of coal-ash into the vat, and a second chute allows for the introduction of selected additives into the vat. The molten pig iron quickly melts any coal-ash and additive entering the vat, and the molten coal-ash/additive thereupon spreads out across the surface of the molten pig iron (the molten pig iron having a much higher specific gravity). In order to ensure that the molten coal-ash/additive has a predetermined fluidity at an adjacent spinner stage, the furnace is provided with a specially structured spout located above the spinner stage.

Abstract: An organizer of documents which releasably connects to the yoke column collar of a control yoke of the type used in aircraft. The invention consists of a releasable yoke column collar attachment member, an adjustable extension arm connected to the attachment member, a writing desk removably connected to the extension arm, and a ring-type releasable binder mechanism attached to the upper end of the desk for holding pre-punched documents. The organizer according to the present invention is structured to provide a desk surface which is substantially oriented in the plane of the yoke, and located between the yoke and the pilot. Further, the invention includes a hinged side panel attached to each side of the desk for supporting oversized documents. Still further, the invention includes a spring loaded, hinged stop member at the bottom of the desk for holding larger documents, such as flight manuals from sliding off the desk.

Abstract: The musical scale indicator according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention is composed of two cooperating parts. A base is provided having thereon printed information pertaining to a particular musical instrument and which, in addition, has printed thereon fingering patterns for playing tones on that instrument arranged in a predetermined sequence indicative of any number of desired musical scales. A slidable, clear overlay is slidably connected with the base. The overlay has printed thereon the letter designations for the musical tones arranged in a predetermined sequence so as to cooperate with the fingering patterns indicated on the base in order to selectively indicate to the user the finger positions on the subject musical instrument that will produce the tones of a selected musical scale and simultaneously the finger positions on that instrument that will produce those tones.

Abstract: A footbag having a pliant outer skin made of a translucent plastic material. The interior of the footbag is filled with a plurality of translucent or fluorescent beads. An aperture is provided in the skin, the diameter of which permitting one chemical light stick, or if desired one or more chemical light sticks to be inserted into the footbag. Connected with the skin adjacent the aperture therein, and extending into the interior of the foot bag is a sack of generally cylindrical shape. The sack is translucent and receives the chemical light stick so that the beads are prevented from spilling out of the footbag through the aperture. A plurality attached flexible skin panel covers the aperture, and is secured, to the perimeter of the aperture, in those areas where it is not permanently attached, by a hook and loop type fastener.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for providing security, safety and beauty which is constructed of an all wooden structure with a plastic lens which complementarily fits onto the wooden structure. The all wooden structure is preferred to be provided from a single block of wood that is of a type selected to match that of the proposed wooden structure environment of use. The block of wood is worked so that it acquires a central cavity in which only a base portion connects each remaining end of the block on either side of the central cavity. The ends of the block are cut to provide a fanciful appearance. A hole is made in the base portion, through which is inserted a lamp socket. The lamp socket is then secured to the hole. The electrical wire from the socket leaves the base portion from the exterior side. A light bulb is then removably placed into the socket. A translucent lens is then placed over the cavity, the lens following and complementing the exterior contour of the wood block.

Abstract: A filing, organizing and desk device for placement upon the passenger seat of a motor vehicle. A multiply shelved filer unit is provided having two sidewalls and a rearwall. A flat desk surface top is connected to the filer unit, the top including receptacles for loose articles and a drink cup, and further including a perimeter lip for preventing objects from sliding off the top during driving. A leveling system is interconnected with the two sidewalls of the filer unit so that the desk surface may be levelled irrespective of seat contour. An upturned hook is connected to one of the sidewalls of the filer unit, thereby providing a restraint system that easily connects with the lap portion of a conventional seat belt.

Abstract: An automatic rotatable welding helmet for TIG and MIG electric arc welding systems having safety means preventing the arc cycle from commencing until the helmet is in the fully down position. An arc welding helmet is provided having a hood with eye shield, connected by pivoting means to an interior head band harness. The hood has an exteriorly mounted base supporting a bi-directional piston and cylinder mechanism which, under actuation by a source of compressed air, pushes against a cam connected at the pivot, resulting in rotation of the helmet from the fully open to the fully closed position, and vice versa. In operation, the welder presses a welding cycle activation switch which effects, through a control box, to deliver compressed air to one end of the cylinder, forcing the piston outward against the cam, thereby rotating the helmet. A safety switch mounted to the base, assures positive protection against the arc cycle being started until the helmet is in the fully down position.

Abstract: A portable golf ball target having substantially the shape of a hollow frustum, thereby forming an inclined annulus with a central hole. On the inclined surface of the inclined annulus is a plurality of segments of radially directed golf ball guides which rise locally above the inclined surface and serve to guide a golf ball so that it will continue in straight line movement even when the golf ball encounters the inclined surface off center of the central hole. The preferred structure for the golf ball guides is in the form of short, flexible nibs, arranged in rows, which deform in conjunction with passage thereover by a golf ball. It is possible to also construct the golf ball guides in analogous fashion using radially directed, flexible ridges or the like. In an alternative embodiment, the inclined annulus is itself constructed of a flexible, resilient material, so as to assist keeping the golf ball headed in a straight line trajectory in the event of an off center encounter with the golf ball target.

Abstract: A portable assist to aid persons who have difficulty rising from a seated position including a platform having connected therewith two handles and an adjustable stabilizer which prevents the platform from pitching while the user pulls on the handles while in the act of getting up. The handles may be rotatably connected with respect to the platform. A section of the handles may be horizontally oriented so that the user may push downwardly thereupon in order to rise.

Abstract: A staple remover for removing staples from stapled materials utilizing an inclined plane in combination with a gripper. First and second jaws are provided, each have two jaw members. The two jaw members of the first jaw are spaced from each other just less than the width of a staple. The two jaw members of the second jaw are spaced from each other less than the spacing of the jaw members for the first jaw so that the second jaw may insert within the first jaw. The first and second jaws are connected together by a pivot and are resiliently biased in an open position. Each of the jaw members of the first and second jaws terminate in a pointed extremity. Each of the jaw members of the first and second jaws further have an upper and lower cam surface which smoothly diverge from each other rearwardly from the pointed extremity.

Abstract: A dispenser for roll sheet material operable for various attachment orientations. A frame is provided having a base and two projection members at either end. The projections each contain a slot and a triplicated spindle support, permitting the user to orient the frame in any of three ways with the roll handling spindle at all times properly seated.

Abstract: A self-contained, low profile illumination device removably attachable to conventional remote controls. An elongate, low profile case is provided having an illumination source utilizing a lamp centered in an elongate reflector. Electrical batteries are provided within the case and are electrically connected with the lamp, through an electrical switch, for selective actuation of the lamp. A resilient strap is provided which is looped over the remote control housing at one end thereof so that the illumination source is directed toward the key pad of the remote control. By pressing the switch, the user may selectively actuate the illumination source, and thereby be able to visually identify the keys of the key pad of the remote control when ambient light levels would otherwise not permit. In an alternative embodiment, the case may be selectively elongated to match the width of a particular remote control housing.