Abstract: A retrieval system for a mooring line when a skipper is ready to shove-off composed of at least one mooring line receptacle for a mooring line, wherein the mooring line has a release actuator at its distal end. A connector is slidably captured on the mooring line for being engaged by the release actuator. A retrieval cable for actuating the release actuator and for retracting the mooring line into its mooring line receptacle is connected to a slide slidably interfaced with the mooring line receptacle for being pulled along the mooring line receptacle so as to retract the mooring line into the mooring line receptacle. In operation, the mooring line is pulled from its mooring line receptacle via the connector, looped around a cleat, piling, etc. of a dock and then the release actuator is seated in the socket to thereby secure the mooring line as a closed loop therearound. When the skipper is ready to shove-off, the slide is pulled along the mooring line receptacle in a direction away from the eyelet.

Abstract: A cover for placement on a compressed gas bottle is dimensioned to closely conform to the shape and size of a top section of a compressed gas bottle with a control valve assembly installed thereon. The cover preferably includes a shell having first and second shell members connected by a living hinge, a plurality of clasps for holding the first and second shell members together in a closed configuration of the shell and a handle for carrying the cover and a compressed gas bottle to which it is closed upon. The upper portion of each of the first and second shell members are preferably lined with a resiliently compressible foam for cushioning against a control valve assembly of a compressed gas bottle. In a preferred embodiment of the cover, each of the first and second shell members has at least one friction band of a rubber or elastomeric material disposed therein for compressibly contacting a compressed gas bottle and thereby resisting slippage of the cover with respect to the compressed gas bottle.

Abstract: A sock having a neck featuring an internal pocket, wherein the sock is completely normal in appearance and requires no unusual manipulations. A generally conventional sock body is composed of a neck portion and a foot portion, wherein the neck portion is preferably composed of a stretchable fabric for elastically engaging the wearer's leg. An inner neck member is connected with the neck portion by a sewing seam, preferably at the demarcation between the neck and foot portions of the sock body, thereby forming an annular pocket. The inner neck member is preferably composed of the same material and has the same appearance as that of the neck portion. The neck portion terminates remote from the foot portion at am outer mouth. The inner neck member terminates remote from its connection to the neck portion at an inner mouth, wherein the inner mouth is located within the neck portion. One or more articles may be inserted into the annular pocket anywhere around the circumference of the neck portion.

Abstract: A shower back cleaner easily repositionable to optimally interface with the backs of each respective user of the shower, is composed generally, of a mounting rail, a mounting member for connecting the mounting rail to a shower wall, a base, a cleaning member (preferably in the form of a brush or sponge) which is connected with the base, and a cam means for connecting the base to the mounting rail wherein the base is slidable along the mounting rail and is affixable at any selected location along the mounting rail by a simple turn of the base in relation to the mounting rail The cam means is composed of a flanged slot formed in the mounting rail and a cam connected with the base. The cam is trappingly situated in the flanged slot.

Abstract: A garment hanger bracket has an eyelet member and a hook member integrally connected thereto. The eyelet member has an eyelet for receiving thereinto the base and hook portions of an automotive garment hanger. The hook member has an over-sized J-shape configuration. The rear surface of the eyelet member is flat and covered by a backing composed of a foam layer covered by a protective covering, such as mylar, which serves to protect the foam layer from wear. A foam insert is provided within the eyelet of the eyelet member, and is bonded to the foam layer. The foam insert is pivotable with respect to a basal edge portion of the eyelet by the backing being cut along the edge of the eyelet everywhere except the basal edge portion. Alternatively, the foam insert and the backing have a slot-shaped cut-out for snugly receiving an automotive garment hanger.

Abstract: A carriable pet food and water service which provides sealed containers for food and water, integral dishes and easy carrying during a walk with the pet. The carriable pet feeding service includes a hinged casing which opens into two half-sections. Each half-section is provided with an interior receptacle. Removably received in each receptacle is a reciprocably shaped container, one respectively for holding pourable dry or semi-dry food and the other respectively for holding water. At least one carrying strap is connected with the exterior surface of the casing so that the pet owner can easily carry the casing and its interiorly disposed food and water containers when the casing is closed. It is further preferred that the strap be serviceable as a leash, and still further preferred to include a second strap for carrying of the casing when the other strap is being used as a leash.

Abstract: A mouthpiece for smoking instruments which is structured to be anatomically correct, in that it is structurally compatible with the mouth parts of a user when the mouthpiece is situated in the user's mouth to one side thereof. The mouthpiece is a laterally asymmetrical structure which conforms to the shape of the side of the mouth. The tip is acutely angled in relation to the mouthpiece axis which lateral asymmetry locates the tip so that it does not interferingly affront the tongue and cheek thereby increasing comfort and teeth feel and the port of the tip is directed toward the tongue cavity thereby making inhalation easier and more efficient. The mouthpiece is vertically symmetrical so that by simply inverting the mouthpiece, it can be placed comfortably at either side of a user's mouth. The mouthpiece is preferred to include a groove adjacent the end for interfacingly receiving with the tips of the smoker's teeth.

Abstract: A crib liner for lining a baby crib including a flexible base member for being located beneath a mattress of the crib, and a side guard attached to the periphery of the base member for lining the side walls of the crib so as to keep a baby's arms and legs inside the crib while the baby is lying down therein. The side guard is preferably attached to the base member continuously along the periphery thereof. A plurality of fasteners are attached to the side guard for attaching the crib liner to the posts and bars of the crib. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base member is formed from a fabric material, and the side guard is sewn onto, or otherwise attached to the base member, preferably continuously therearound.

Abstract: A bag catheter enabling complete drainage of the bladder characterized by a flexible shaft of rubber, silicone treated rubber, or, preferably, silicone, wherein a distal end is rounded for insertion into the urethra and the opposite, proximate end is structured for interfacing with a urine collector. The shaft includes a drainage tube and an inflation channel, the inflation channel preferably being interfaced with a conventional distension tube with self-sealing membrane. The drainage tube opens at the proximate end of the shaft and has a first drainage portal, preferably also including a conventional second drainage portal as well, at the distal end portion of the shaft. At least one balloon is located at the distal end portion of the shaft, wherein the first drainage portal is located at the site of the at least one balloon.

Abstract: A chair with self storable tray is composed of a chair component and a tray component. The chair component is composed of a chair, preferably folding, having a chair seat, chair back, a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, and a sheath. The tray component includes a pair of articulated arms, each composed of a first arm segment, a second arm segment and a pivot therebetween. The first and second arm segments are slidably received into a respective sheath. A tray is slidably interconnected with the second arm segments. Located within each of the second arm segments is a support rod which is pivotal from a received position to a support position wherein it is engaged with the chair seat. In operation, a user pulls upon the tray component so that it raises up from behind the chair back, wherein the articulated arms slide outwardly with respect to the sheaths until the pivots thereof are exposed.

Abstract: A trailer accessory which includes a boot having one or more plug receptacles for protectably receiving thereinside trailer plugs and further includes a base for connecting the boot to the tongue of a trailer as well as for holding the trailer chains. The boot is composed of a pliable thermoplastic rubber elastomer having form fitted plug receptacles for receiving therein respective trailer plugs for lighting and braking of the trailer. The base is composed of a tough, rigid and durable material, preferably plastic. The base has a central aperture for trappingly receiving by interference fit a foot of the boot and first and second outboard slots for receiving the end of the trailer chains. The base is secured to the tongue via a connection member including threaded fasteners which engage first and second end slots of a cross-bar and first and second inboard slots of the base, wherein the first and second end slots are sized and spaced similarly to that of the first and second inboard slots.

Abstract: A hopper insert for refuse bags which internally supports the sidewalls of a refuse bag so that it is able to maintain an open shape, while also providing protection of the sidewall of the refuse bag from expansion damage due to efforts by a user to compress the refuse contained therein. The hopper insert is composed generally of a preferably rectilinearly shaped hopper having an open top, an open bottom, and is dimensioned for loosely being inserted inside a refuse bag. A funnel is provided at the top of the hopper which flairs outwardly and upwardly therefrom. When the hopper is inserted into a refuse bag, the funnel is located above the mouth of the refuse bag and provides a sturdy and conveniently larger opening for accepting refuse into the hopper, and thereby, into the refuse bag. Preferably, the corners of the hopper are gently rounded so as to protect the refuse bag from tearing.

Abstract: A wall shelf for being mounted to a wall, either a flat wall or a wall corner, wherein a receptacle is integrally formed with the shelf for anchoring an object to the shelf. The wall shelf is composed of a shelf member having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface, mounting members connected with the shelf member for mounting the shelf member to a wall, a stabilizing member projecting downwardly from the bottom surface of the shelf member, and a receptacle integrally formed collectively in each of the shelf member and stabilizing member. The receptacle is in the form of a blind bore, having a bore opening at the top surface of the shelf member and a bore terminous inside the receptacle. In operation, a user mounts the wall shelf to a wall. Thereupon, the user places stems of artificial flowers into the receptacle, whereupon the flowers are anchored to the wall shelf. The wall shelf and the flowers provide a decorative synergism unmatched by a conventional shelf.

Abstract: A lid for a refuse container which is structured to provide a work platform thereover. The lid includes a platform member which is configured to coverably span the mouth of a refuse container and over-extend therearound in cantilever fashion. The platform member is generally planar, having an upper surface and an opposite lower surface, and is dimensioned, in consonance with the material thereof, to provide a stable work platform at the upper surface when the lower surface is placed coveringly upon the mouth of a refuse container. The lid further includes an interface member which projects substantially perpendicular from the lower surface to thereby either snappingly or frictionally engage the sidewall of the refuse container at its mouth. The perimeter of the platform member at the upper side thereof is provided with a raised lip for restraining loose articles from inadvertently robing off, or otherwise falling from, the upper surface.

Abstract: An adjustable drill hole jig which allows a carpenter easy and quick customization of the drill hole jig to conform to the particular hole positioning required of the drilling job at hand, in particular the drilling of threaded fastener holes into cabinet doors for the purpose of attaching handles thereto. The drill hole jig according to the present invention is composed, generally, of: a base having an L-shaped guide edge, a first guide abutment for restingly engaging a workpiece surface, and a first guide opening; a primary armature having a second guide opening wherein the primary armature is guidably slidable along a first axis in the first guide opening; and a secondary armature guidably slidable along a second axis, which is perpendicular to the first axis, in the second guide opening. The secondary armature is provided with a plurality linearly arranged guide holes for guiding drilling of holes in a workpiece.

Abstract: A tailgate extender providing selective height adjustment of the tailgate so that conditions associated with particular loads of a pick-up truck bed may be properly and safely accommodated, composed generally of: a tailgate extension member having a planar configuration for being located adjacent the bed facing side of a tailgate wherein a lip is integrally formed therewith for being located adjacent the top of the tailgate; a plurality of guidance members connected with the bed facing side of the tailgate and slidably engaged with respect to the tailgate extension member; and a stop member for regulating slidable movement of the tailgate extension member relative to the tailgate. Left and right guidance members are at a minimum provided and located, respectively, at the left and right ends of the tailgate extension member. The left and right guidance members serve as guidance for sliding movement of the tailgate extension member relative thereto and the tailgate.

Abstract: A retainer apparatus for attaching a seat cover to a foam cushion, wherein the retainer apparatus has a base component embedded in the foam cushion and an anchor component connected with the seat cover, wherein further the connection of the anchor component to the seat cover is facilitated by its being selectively reconfigured for that purpose. The base component has a plurality of engagement apertures formed therein. The anchor component includes a bifurcated pedestal and a plurality of rams upstanding therefrom. Each ram has a barbed head for being anchoringly engaged with a respective engagement aperture. Each of the heads has a living hinge at its tip which serves to enable the anchor component to be reconfigured between an open configuration, used when attaching the seat cover to the bifurcated pedestal, and a closed configuration, used when the rams are inserted into the engagement apertures.

Abstract: A tire soaper apparatus including a soaper station and a conveyor for selectively advancing tires to the soaping station. The soaping station is characterized by a translationally mounted rotator for being moved into engagement with a tire to thereby rotate it, a pivotally mounted soap applicator located above the conveyor for selectively contacting the beads of the tire, and a soap dispensing circuit for selectively providing soap at the soap applicator for applying soap to the beads of the tire. The soap applicator is pivoted into the central opening of the tire and engages, via bead receptacles, each of the beads thereof. The tire is rotated by the rotator rotating against the tread of thereof, wherein the rotator moves translationally toward the soap applicator so that the tire is squeezed therebetween with the beads seated in the bead receptacles and soap transferred to the beads as the tire rotates in relation to the soap applicator.

Abstract: A torqueless buss cable positioner for a compound bow, whereby the buss cables are displaced from the bow plane, yet, optimally, the buss cables do not subject the limbs to any force component perpendicular to the bow plane. The present invention provides two mutually spaced apart outboard guidance locations of the buss cables such that the limbs are not subjected to a force component perpendicular to the bow plane. In the preferred embodiment, this feature is provided by the location of the first and second pulley sets. Further, the present invention provides an inboard guidance location of the buss cables between the outboard guidance locations, whereby the buss cables are laterally displaced a sufficient length from the bow plane to get the buss cables out of the way of the arrow at its nocking location. In the preferred embodiment, this feature is provided by the location of the third pulley set.