Abstract: This invention is a foldable basketball goal means having a plurality of basketball goal assemblies, namely two or four counterbalanced units, which are individually movable from a usage position to a folded position and being lowered from an elevated usage position for movement through conventional gymnasium door structures. More particularly, the foldable basketball goal means includes a basketball goal means; a goal support means having one end connected to the basketball goal means; a base support means connected to a lower end of the goal support means in order to raise and lower the basketball goal means. The main base support means includes an actuator wheel assembly which acts automatically on raising and lowering of the basketball goal means to anchor the main base support means in the usage condition or raise the main base support means for lateral movement in all directions of the entire invention to a desired location.

Abstract: This invention is an astrology chart apparatus operable to readily determine (1) characteristics of any of the twelve houses of astrology; (2) key words relative to any such house; (3) comparison ratings of compatability between any sun sign with another persons's sun sign. The astrology chart apparatus includes a central base means having first and second plate means rotatably connected to the central base means by a fastening means. The central base means has central plate indicia means with astrology information that can be viewed outside the outer periphery of first and second plate means plus through cut-out window means therein. Additionally, the first and second plate means are provided with plate indicia means thereon of an astrology nature which can be viewed separately or in conjunction with the central plate indicia means. The window means on the first and second plate means permit comparison of certain astrology information on the central base means and the respective first and second plate means.

Abstract: This invention is a basketball backboard reinforcing assembly that can be attached to new or existing basketball backboard members to strengthen same and prevent breaking thereof when a basketball player grasps a basketball goal assembly attached thereto. More particularly, the basketball backboard reinforcing assembly includes a transparent support plate mounted against a back side of the backboard member; a front and a rear connector plate secured together by a connector assembly to clamp the support plate and the backboard member therebetween; and a base support assembly operable to secure together the lower edges of the support plate and the backboard member. The support plate acts to transmit forces and stress applied to the basketball goal assembly to a large area to prevent breaking of the backboard member. The base support assembly is important to prevent relative flexing movement of the interconnected support plate and backboard member.

Abstract: The invention is a fluid cleaner apparatus operable to clean automotive parts or the like including (1) a support housing assembly to hold a cleaning fluid therein; (2) a parts support assembly to hold and agitate items to be cleaned; and (3) a fluid actuator assembly operable to (a) supply air pressure to dry items and move the cleaning fluid, and (b) supply and filter the cleaning fluid. The support housing assembly includes a main support housing; a parts support assembly secured to the main support housing operable to receive items thereon for cleaning and drying; and a lid assembly connected to the main support housing operable to enclose same during a cleaning operation for obvious safety reasons. The main support housing includes a parts section mounted on a fluid reservoir section with the fluid actuator assembly operable to force the cleaning fluid from the fluid reservoir section to the desired level.

Abstract: A basketball goal assembly of this invention is secured to a conventional basketball backboard member. The basketball goal assembly includes (1) a basic support assembly secured to the backboard member; (2) a horizontal rim assembly secured to the basic support assembly; (3) a net support assembly secured to a portion of the rim assembly; and (4) a net member connected to and dependent from the net support assembly. The basic support assembly is constructed of a box shape having no slots, braces, or openings that might catch a person's finger or the like therein. The rim assembly includes a conventional circular, rim member that is braced by solid, rim support members that have no slots or openings to cause injury. The net support assembly includes a net connector member secured to a lower side of the rim member and a connector or anchor member. The net connector member is constructed with a continuous ring section having a plurality of integral, laterally extended connector sections therein.

Abstract: This invention is a knife sheath structure readily connected to a belt member adapted to receive and convey a knife member therein. The knife sheath structure includes (1) a main knife support assembly to vertically and laterally support the knife member therein; (2) a vertical support assembly secured to the main knife support assembly and releasably connectable to the belt member; (3) a cover assembly secured to the main knife support assembly adapted to cover a portion of the knife member to restrict upward and lateral movement thereof; (4) a sharpener and connector assembly connected to the vertical support assembly. The sharpener and connector assembly includes a connector ring having a sharpener plate member secured thereto. The connector ring is of rectangular shape adapted to receive a portion of the main knife support assembly to connect to the belt member and a portion of the cover assembly to hold the knife member in a conveyance position.

Abstract: This invention is a burnishing brush structure operable to supply material such as paint pigments to a paper surface at the center of a rotating brush member which forces the pigments into the paper to achieve an artistic result. The burnishing brush structure includes (1) a main housing assembly to be held in a person's hand; (2) a power drive assembly to drive the rotating brush member; (3) a pigment brush and container assembly to supply the rotating brush member with material to be burnished; and (4) a power supply and actuator control assembly to (a) control rotating speed of the brush member; and (b) control supply of the material to the rotating brush member.

Abstract: This invention is an improved breather bag apparatus used with a sealed storage bin such as a silo allowing for expansion and contraction of the air within the sealed structure due to changes in the air temperature in the sealed storage bin. As a material with a high moisture content is normally being stored, the connector pipe between the improved breather bag structure is inclined back into the storage bin for any condensed fluid to flow back into the storage bin to keep the stored material moist. This improved breather bag apparatus is mountable on the sidewall of an existing silo within a protector shell member and having a bag member that is readily observable from adjacent the silo to ascertain whether such is operating properly and having a drain valve to release fluid from the bag member. The protector shell member is provided with a bottom wall with an access door to allow one entrance to the drain valve for operation thereof.

Abstract: This invention is in regard to septic tank drainage conduit structures, including an open-sided conduit structure for installation in clay type soil conditions and a U-shaped conduit structure for use in loose or sandy soil conditions. Each conduit structure is constructed of an integral material and of a large size to achieve maximum absorption of waste septic fluid into the surrounding soil area. Each conduit structure is supported on leg members with a completely open bottom area between the leg members to achieve maximum waste water absorption downwardly from each conduit structure.

Abstract: This invention is an attachment apparatus operable to interconnect two bicycle members in a side-by-side relationship. The attachment apparatus includes a main support coupling means to interconnect the bicycle members and a steering coordinator means to interconnect the steering mechanism on each bicycle member. The main support coupling means is connected to each steering post housing on each bicycle member to permit a constant distance between each bicycle member while permitting relative rotation therebetween. The steering coordinator means interconnects the turning forks on each bicycle member to assure joint and same turning of each front wheel member when steering the bicycle members.

Abstract: This invention is a structure and process of truing piston cylinders. The structure consists of a main mandrel support means to hold a mandrel member therein including (1) a support base means; (2) a piston cylinder support means mounted on the support base means; and (3) a power supply means connected to the support base means and the piston cylinder support means. The piston cylinder support means includes a stationary headstock and a movable tailstock, both supported on the support base means. The stationary headstock and the movable tailstock are operable to hold a piston cylinder to be trued therebetween plus each having a mandrel receiving member. The power supply means is operable to supply fluid under pressure to the stationary headstock and return fluid to a reservoir tank through the movable tailstock.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adjustable riser member mounted between a buried inlet water supply line and a yard sprinkler head as part of an overall water sprinkler head. The adjustable riser member includes (1) a main support body assembly; (2) a riser assembly mounted in the main support body assembly for longitudinal movement therein; (3) a threaded support assembly mounted in the main support body assembly; and (4) a seal assembly mounted on a top portion of the main support body assembly. The support water enters a lower end of the main support body assembly and flows through an upper end of the riser assembly for discharge into the yard sprinkler head. The riser assembly is rotatable in the threaded support assembly for longitudinal adjustment thereof with the seal assembly preventing any water leakage from the main support body assembly.

Abstract: This is a combine conveyor apparatus having a combine auger conveyor apparatus of this invention mounted on a conventional combine structure. The combine auger conveyor apparatus includes a feeder auger conveyor assembly which transfers cut wheat or the like to a feeder slat conveyor assembly which, in turn, conveys the cut material into a threshing cylinder assembly. The feeder auger conveyor assembly is known in the prior art having spiral flights on a cylindrical support driven to move the material to the center thereof and having a central auger retractable finger assembly to move the material into the feeder slat conveyor assembly. The feeder slat conveyor assembly includes a first sprocket assembly connected by a feeder chain and slat assembly to a second sprocket assembly.

Abstract: This invention is a tool apparatus operable to aid in assembling and disassembling of large, rotational sprinkler systems for crop irrigation purposes. The tool apparatus function is to present the tools and the structure for readily maneuvering the elements of the respective irrigation sprinkler system.

Abstract: This invention is a chemical applicator apparatus normally secured to an auger conveyor to discharge a controlled amount of chemical or other substance to the material being conveyed into a storage bin to prevent insect damage. The chemical applicator apparatus includes (1) a main housing means to hold the chemical or other substance therein; (2) a main drive means secured to the main housing means; and (3) an actuator and discharge means connected to and operated by the main drive means. The actuator and discharge means includes (1) an actuator assembly to agitate and compact a portion of the chemical or other substance contained therein; (2) a sprocket and chain assembly driven by the main drive means adapted to receive and convey the compacted portion of the chemical or other substance to a discharge area for positive injection into the auger or other type conveyor.