Abstract: An upper wood frame member carrying a slate bed is spaced apart from and in parallel to a lower wood frame member. An upper plate is affixed to the bottom surface of the upper frame member with screws through mounting holes. A lower plate is affixed to the upper surface of the lower frame member with screws through mounting holes and has a threaded aperture aligned with a bore through the lower frame member. A vertically adjustable support screw extending downward into the bore is threaded through the threaded aperture and has an axially aligned pin extending upward which fits into a congruent cavity in the upper plate open to the bottom surface. The vertically adjustable support screw has a cap head at the bottom end disposed within the bore through the lower frame member upon which torque may be exerted with a socket wrench.

Abstract: A two wheeled trailed vehicle intended to be towed by a conventional frontal hitch attachment to the rear of an all terrain vehicle (ATV) or other relatively lightweight four wheel drive vehicle has a fixed, rigid, rear vertical hoist supporting an electric winch operated lift cable run through a snatch block at the top end of the hoist. Power is supplied by either a battery or other suitable source such as a small gasoline powered electrical generator on board the two wheeled vehicle and the winch is preferably controlled remotely as well as manually. A cinch attached at either end to a pair of lateral support points well below the snatch block is utilized to secure the end of the load elevated with operation of the winch upon the lift cable through the snatch block and attached to a choker chain which is removed after the load has been taken up by the cinch.

Abstract: Separable sections including a base section, a firebox section, and a chimney section form a free standing fireplace intended for use outdoors. In the assembled operational state the top chimney section fits over an opening through the top of the firebox section which fits, at the bottom, onto the top of the base section. In order to facilitate both transport and storage the sections may be configured so that the overall height and volume is much less than the overall height and volume of the fireplace in an operational state. The inverted chimney section may be largely disposed within the firebox section depending from the top of the same through an opening through the top of the firebox section and the base section then fitted on top of both depending downward exterior to the firebox section. At least one lateral opening to the inside of the firebox is provided for access to the interior and facilitation of viewing of a wood burning fire inside.

Abstract: Speech into a telephone is converted from an analog to a digital signal using voice recognition and the output shown as text on a visual display. An error may be identified and a supplementary phrase substituted by speech in correction. Closing of a transmit switch sends the digital signal to a computer having linguistic translation software which translates the message into a second language. The resultant linguistically translated digital signal is converted to analog using speech synthesis and sent via a public exchange telephone line to a receiving user who requires only a conventional telephone to receive the translated message and may respond in the second language. The response is converted to a digital signal using voice recognition and translated into the original language by the linguistic translation software. The linguistically translated response is converted into an analog signal with speech synthesis and heard in the original language by the original transmitting user.

Abstract: A main body containing an electric motor reciprocally driving a rigid longitudinal extension which is frictionally suspended within a graspable sleeve may be held to guide a selected abrasive tool head coupled to the front end of the extension. Power may be supplied by a battery, rechargeable or replaceable, or by alternating current through a cord. A vacuum connected to a sanding head having a porous pad backed by an airtight manifold and attachable to the main body may run on alternating current or a battery. The sleeve may be connected to the main body to provide a continuous uninterrupted exterior. The speed may be varied with use of a variable resistor. An appropriate length stroke is obtained with a sufficiently large diameter driven disc pivotally connected to the extension with a rigid link arm. The tool may be used for powered sanding, scraping, or scrubbing with a wire brush, a bristle brush or an absorbent pad.

Abstract: An infrared remote controller is provided with power by a capacitor supplied by an electrical power supply preferably including a photovoltaic panel which converts light into electricity. A main switch closes the circuit between the power capacitor and the controller. An interface circuit having at least one diode, but preferably at least two in parallel to minimize resistance, connects the power supply to the capacitor. This interface circuit may also include a power level testing circuit, preferably one utilizing a light emitting diode (LED). A rechargeable battery may be included in the power source for greater power reserve. A voltage reference or voltage regulator is recommended between the capacitor and the infrared remote controller. The sizing of the capacitor in accordance with the consumption requirements of an infrared remote controller and the operating voltage enables a very simple circuit overall.

Abstract: A hand held rotary pepper mill possessing several grinding rotors gravity fed from a single supply hopper enables an increased grinding rate. A rotor shaft couples each grinding rotor to one of several spur gears all driven by a single drive gear which is driven by an electric motor through reduction gears, planetary or otherwise. A rechargeable battery and a docking station possessing a transformer, A.C. plug, and electrical contacts is suggested. A power switch possessing a spring biased default `off` position, manually depressed `on` position, and `continuous on` positions is recommended. The supply hopper has a radially displaceable cover which may be spring loaded closed with a spring biased dog holding the cover open. Adjustment of grind may be facilitated by vertically displaceable spring biased grinding stators opposed to the grinding rotors. Opposed circumferentially inclined surfaces may be used for continuous grind selection locked with a toggle clamp tightened cincture.

Abstract: The opening of a sliding shackle permits removal of a stack of individual dial type tumbler rings each may possess a number of individual peripherally disposed indicia plates which are removable from each tumbler ring so removed from the body of the padlock. Each tumbler is keyed to permit opening of the lugged shackle in only one rotational orientation of each tumbler. The indicia plates may be interchanged either with others already on that tumbler, another tumbler, or with other indicia plates altogether. Alphabetic as opposed to numeric indicia are suggested, either fixed directly to the tumbler rings or upon separate indicia plates, of which a large supply may be provided together with the padlock so that a large number of letter combinations are available for the padlock opening combination code which may be set by the owner to a desired code word.

Abstract: A cushion having multiple pneumatic cells extending upward from a common impermeable base is directly attached to a flat rigid base which is fixedly attached to each of three subframes of a convalescent recliner. Male and female snap fasteners are suggested. The direct attachment of the cushion to the flat rigid base disposes the bottom of the common impermeable base flush with the top of the flat rigid base. Upper attachment elements are located upon the bottom of the common impermeable base which mate with lower attachment elements located upon the top of the flat rigid base. Both upper and lower attachment elements are located in a single fixed configuration. An absorbent elastic cover fits over the cushion, is readily removable, and has a hem which fits about the periphery of the bottom of the cushion, outside of the fixed configuration of upper fastening elements. An ischemic preventive support cushion which will not shift as a result of inclination is provided.

Abstract: Multiple applications upon an IC microprocessor are protected with bi-modal CPU operation, either application or system mode, using an operation flag determining the mode and dependent upon a mode change interrupt which clears all working memory unnecessary to operation in the next mode. Access authorization setting program and data memory boundaries according to the particular custom command in comparison registers is utilized in application initialization. From application mode, data files are accessed only through a system subroutine. Request of an address beyond the territory assigned to the custom command utilized results in a hardware interrupt which clears all working memory and registers unnecessary to forward a status word indicating abnormal termination. Application completion forwards the result with a status word indicating successful completion.

Abstract: A diaphragm switch having a lower contact on the upper, interior, surface of a flexible membrane is pressed upward against an upper contact when the membrane is displaced upward by a rising water level. Closing of this diaphragm switch completes an electrical circuit including a power source, an annunciator, and wiring causing an alarm to be sounded indicating that a certain water level has been attained. The alarm may be silenced with release of an on/off switch or the alarm, attached by suction to an interior surface of a bathtub wall, may be displaced upward or removed. Catching the on/off switch sets the alarm and a visual indicator light may indicate this state. The top surface of the alarm may be a platform for a soap bar. The entire alarm is waterproof. Different standard sized batteries and appropriate enclosures permitting replacement are suggested.

Abstract: A card has a printed face, a back, and a fold line which divides the card into a main portion and a flap which is foldable over the fold line so that the back of the flap is flush with the back of the main portion and the face of the card has the shape and appearance of a conventional business card. An adhesive layer is disposed on the back of the card so that with the flap open the adhesive may be exposed and the card removably adhered to a smooth vertical surface, juxtaposing the face of the flap and an auxiliary message printed upon the same with the face of the main portion. Removal of the card from the surface and either folding of the flap or separation of the same from the main portion converts the card back to one which has a face that has the shape and appearance of a conventional business card.

Abstract: A length of impact absorption material has a configuration including a channel closed at the top and open at the bottom of substantially uniform width of less than one eighth of an inch. The portion of the configuration above and exteriorly adjacent to the top end of the channel is at least a quarter of an inch thick. An interior portion and an exterior portion of the configuration are laterally opposed to each other upon either side of the channel. A length of absorption material possessing this configuration is positioned upon the vertical leg of an L-shaped steel rail of a metal bed frame, which is approximately one tenth of an inch thick, such that the top edge of the rail meets the closed top end of the channel. The top portion and uppermost portion of the exterior portion of the length of absorption material provide cushioning for the top edge of the rail.

Abstract: A system for degreasing the interior surfaces of kitchen exhaust ventilation ducting includes a number of nozzles connected to piping disposed interiorly and longitudinally to the ducting by a framework. The nozzles are supplied by a high pressure pump through the piping and direct a stream of high velocity fluid against the interior surface of the ducting. Selective operation of the nozzles preferably minimizes pump capacity. Sequencing of selective nozzle operation from top to bottom preferably produces a rolling cascade of high velocity fluid directed against the interior surface of the ducting. The resulting effluent is readily collected from the lower end of the ducting and disposed of in any manner desired.

Abstract: A wind shield for each hand upon the hand grips of a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle is provided by a formed transparent acrylic plate attached to a bracket which is attached to the handlebar of the machine using an existing nut forward of the hand grip on the posterior of the handlebar which is associated with the attachment of the control lever.

Abstract: About a rigid longitudinal extension a sleeve is frictionally suspended such that the extension may reciprocate freely within the sleeve while remaining relatively stationary longitudinally. The rear end of the extension is attachable to a reciprocating portable power tool and the forward end is attached to a tool head. In operation, the extension and the tool head reciprocate while the sleeve, grasped in one hand, is frictionally isolated from the reciprocation and consequently insulated from the vibration associated with the operation of a portable reciprocating portable power tool. A coupling upon the forward end of the extension facilitates the attachment of a variety of different tool ends. Frictional suspension of the sleeve about the extension by using a pair of springs or by using bearings between the sleeve and the extension is suggested.

Abstract: A container constructed of an outer liquid impermeable shell with an open mouth and a liquid permeable chamber rigidly dependent from the anterior of a lid to the outer shell provides a sealed closure of the outer shell with the permeable chamber entirely enclosed interior to the closed container. The permeable chamber is configured to receive a golf ball toward the top, proximate the anterior of the lid, and allow displacement of the golf ball in the interior of the chamber to the bottom of the same after sealing the container with the lid, immersing the golf ball in cleansing fluid held in the impermeable shell. Reciprocal displacement of the contained golf ball with reciprocation of the closed container in an appropriate amount of cleansing fluid wets and brings the exterior surface of the ball into contact with scrubbing surfaces disposed upon the interior of the permeable chamber thus cleaning the ball.

Abstract: Multiple applications upon an IC microprocessor are protected with bi-modal CPU operation, either in application mode or system mode, using an operation flag determining the mode and a functional interrupt with each mode change. Direct subroutine calling is replaced by a software interrupt which clears all working memory and registers except those holding parameters including the return address placed in stack. Access authorization utilizing a comparison register containing application and system memory boundaries according to the particular custom command utilized is associated with a mode change interrupt in application initialization. System subroutine running involves two mode change interrupts, from application to system and back, and includes access authorization.

Abstract: A drawing device which may be vertically or horizontally disposed in operation has a single rigid formed or extruded length as a bed. To one end of the bed is affixed a manual winch using a belt for applying tension to the workpiece. The belt is affixed to the upper end of a draw block with a lower end pivoted to two inverted lateral link arms each extending outward with an incline upwards to one distal end of the two straight, non-crossing jaw arms. The tension applied to the draw block is translated by the inverted lateral link arms into force directed outward upon the distal ends of the jaw arms which closes the jaws. The mechanical leverage obtained allows a reduction in overall length and weight of the draw tongs. Between the draw block and a stop bracket to which the jaws are pivoted, a stop bolt extends with a spring about it in compression biasing the jaws shut and facilitating manual loading of the workpiece.

Abstract: A hot beverage mug automatically senses the temperature of its liquid contents and generates an accurate aural and/or visual indication of the temperature sensed. The temperature is sensed by a thermistor in a resistive capacitive (R/C) circuit which operates to yield a signal of variable frequency corresponding to the temperature sensed. An integrated circuit (IC) logic controller treats this electrical signal as an input which triggers a further electrical signal from the IC controller to an aural or visual display generating device such as an annunciator, a light emitting diode (LED), liquid crystal display (LCD) or a simulated voice expressing the temperature sensed. The power for the R/C circuit, the IC and the aural/visual indicator(s) is supplied from a battery and controllable by a switch activated either manually or automatically upon sensing the pressure of the liquid contents or by physical contact with the mug handle.