Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable security door stop for dependably holding a door in a closed position again any unauthorized entry which may be quickly and conveniently installed on the inside of the door. The invention provides a door handle engaging yoke which is virtually impossible to dislodge from the door; has a convertible floor engaging member having a plurality of cleats for use of carpet but which are also adaptable to provide a mounting system for an auxiliary resilient block or pad adapted for use on relatively hard floor surfaces; and including an audio-alarm unit closely associated with the yoke which is triggered by even the inward movement of the door against the stop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple-object grasping device providing an elongated channel-like body and a pivotally connected object grasping arm each of which has a stepped or undercut object-receiving notch thus cooperatively to accommodate a golf ball and tee in proper interrelationship for simultaneous installation on a teeing area of a golf course and which is just as conveniently adapted individually to handle these and other golf playing accessories coincident with a round of golf while the golfer is permitted to maintain a substantially upright position without the necessity of ever having to stoop or bend over. The body has a pair of object engaging fingers between which a finger on the arm is extendable to dependably grasp such objects and to hold them in tightly stacked relation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aquatic exercise device and more specifically to such a device which provides substantially unlimited versatility in performing an infinite number of aquatic exercises in substantially any body position that might be desired. Prior art devices such as life vests, jackets and the like are only adapted to support a user in a substantially upright position with others not being universally adaptable to all sizes of users. The present invention overcomes these problems by providing a pair of interconnected flotation members which afford superior support for the user without restricting any desired movement of selected portions of the body.

Abstract: A game arrow and is specifically concerned with providing a game arrow which is adapted to be launched by a hand held whip-like wand and string assembly which is substituted for the conventional bow and arrow. Such bow and arrow assemblies require a great amount of strength by the shooter in order to flex the bow sufficiently to provide a sufficient shooting force. This problem is overcome by the game arrow and launching device of the present invention which is able to launch an arrow by a movement similar to that employed when shooting a slingshot which does not require even a fraction of the amount of strength necessary for shooting a conventional bow and arrow. Furthermore, attempts to provide a slot in a conventional wooden arrow have not been successful because of the substantial weakening of the shaft of the arrow by the slot which frequently cannot withstand even the slightest shock forces during normal use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to expansison anchors for solid wall installation and is specifically concerned with providing a self cutting expansion anchor which can be installed in one continuous motion by utilizing combined cutting blades and wall gripping members which cut their own undercut portion within a wall bore into which the gripping members are then permanently further expanded in positive locking engagement. Such dual-stage installation is achieved by utilizing an anchor mounting assembly having a pair or opposite-hand screw-threaded portions thereon which separately mount a blade expanding thrust member and a camming ramp on which the blades are initially expanded by axial movement of the thrust member toward the ramp and in the second stage causing the ramp to axially move toward the thrust member in further expanding relation to the blades.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an indoor horseshoe pitching game and is specifically concerned with providing an electronically controlled game which closely simulates the structure and method of play of the traditional outdoor game. Other electronic games such as bowling, darts and the like, utilize playing pieces which have no correspondence whatsoever to the playing pieces used in the original games and have no further correlation with respect to the degree of skill necessary from the original to the simulated game. Serious safety hazards also exist when bringing the outdoor game into the more confined fragile environment of the indoors when the horseshoes employed are of such a shape and form that their bounce or roll cannot be readily predicted upon striking or landing upon any unimproved receiving surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a waste material collection tub which is provided with a pair of selectively removable tub dumping pins which are precisely located in relation to the tub lifting pins for use with appropriate material transport vehicles to ensure a longer life for such tubs and to maintain them in good working condition throughout such period. The prior art tubs only provide rigid non-removable dumping pins which are exposed to the severe environment, or subject to damage by being struck by other vehicles in the high traffic areas adjacent to commercial sites and cannot be nested together with other similar tubs during transport from site to site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic shootout game and more specifically to such a game intended to be played by two contestants disposed in facing relation on a prescribed shooting field. The game accurately simulates the 19th Century gunfighting practice and is completely controlled by a programmable micro-processor which includes audio and visual display to control and track the progress of the game during play. The guns include a radio frequency transmitter and antenna system which broadcasts the firing and successful hit modes by wireless communication with the computer which provides an instantaneous readout of such game functions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an extractor tool for removing valve lifters from an engine block or head in a fast convenient manner and with a minimum of manual dexterity or strength. The prior art devices provide tools having complicated force multiplying linkages and camming devices associated with a plurality of groove engaging fingers which are only adapted to engage a single groove or oil hole in the valve lifter body. The present invention overcomes these deficiencies by providing an extractor tool which is adapted to engage multiple grooves within the valve lifter body and assures precise alignment therebetween to eliminate any cocking of the lifter body relative to the extractor tool during removal of the lifter from the enginer block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an outdoor courtesy bench and is specifically concerned with providing such a bench which is constructed of a lightweight easily handled material for visibly displaying a plurality of advertising panels, both on the front and back of the bench. Prior art devices have been constructed of heavy, high maintenance materials which in use are subject to the accumulation of debris and the like therebeneath and which are subject to the collection of rain water and the like on the seat portion thereof and have only been adaptable to display a single advertising panel on the frontside thereof. The present invention overcomes these deficiencies by providing an outdoor courtesy bench of three-piece modular construction of a lightweight material having a hollow base portion to which discreet weight members can be added for increased weight and stability of the bench after positioning at a selected bench site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an Information Reference Book and Indexing System and is specifically concerned with providing a loose-leaf binder, having a plurality of alphabetical sections and a supply of preprinted abstract pages in a separate appendix section of the binder individually providing titled spaces for conveniently recording the most pertinent information concerning the material selected for storing and ready retrieval. Prior art devices and systems have required hand copying of the entire article or recipe with opportunity for mistakes to be carried forward to subsequent copies thereof. With the present invention a particular recipe or article which is only hazily remembered can be dependable and quickly located and retrieved with a minumum of searching time required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to brushfire fighting equipment and more particularly to a portable brushfire hydrant which can be easily stored and maintained in a condition for immediate use by an individual homeowner to protect his life and property from brushfire damage. In the past, individual home- owners could only utilize the commonly available garden hose which, of course, is grossly inadequate for the purpose or if a self-contained engine driven auxillary pump is available, it is usually not maintained or stored with all the accessory equipment necessary for the immediate and effective use in such fire fighting emergencies. The present invention successfully overcomes these deficiencies by providing a completely portable brushfire hydrant which has an open frame on which a high pressure pump can be securely mounted with all the accessories necessary conveniently disposed in a tightly compact storage condition on the frame for connection to and immediate use with the pump on a moment's notice.

Abstract: A scraper has a bowl and a floor and is constructed to receive an auger. Material moving up the cutting edge and pushing against a diverter requires greater force to load the scraper. Apparatus having a substantially smooth inclined surfaces are provided for moving material into the bowl past a compaction zone onto the spiral flight of an auger and also block incoming material from the compaction zone and lodging between the leading edge of the auger and the bowl floor.

Abstract: A composite shield-step (10) is provided for an articulated log skidder of the type which has fluid lines (13) exposed through steering cylinder openings (20) to damage from logs and limbs in a logging environment. The composite shield-step (10) provides a first member (12) which is connected to the log skidder about the cylinder opening (20). The first member (12) has an opening (15) which is vertically offset from the cylinder opening (20) so that the fluid lines (13) are visible through both openings (15,20) but, being offset, logs and limbs do not have direct access to the fluid lines (13). A step (23) is formed on the first member (12) for easy access to the log skidder for operation.

Abstract: A control pedal (106,156) may be operably connected for actuating vehicle functions of acceleration (14), forward direction (16) and rearward direction (18). Different portions (108,158, 114,168,120,174) of the pedal control these functions. Each pedal portion (108, 158,114,168,120,174) is biased to return to an inoperative position. Preferably, the pedal includes a main accelerator portion (108,158), a supplemental forward direction portion (114,168) and a supplemental rearward direction portion (120,174). A microswitch (140a,200,140b,202) is preferably positioned for selective contact by each of the supplemental portions (114,168,120,174) of the pedal (106,156).

Abstract: PCT NO. PCT/US79/00943 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 5, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 5, 1979, PCT Filed Nov. 5, 1979.A shear seal assembly (80) for sealing between two members (22,36) having limited relative motion therebetween has an inner sleeve (86), an outer sleeve (88), and an elastomeric member (90) connecting the sleeves (86,88). The inner sleeve (86) is in a press fit relationship with one of the members (22) and the outer sleeve (88) is in a press fit relationship with the other of the members (36). Thrust members (92,93) extending radially outwardly along the sides (94,96,98,99) of the seal assembly (80) control distortion thereof and prevent damage thereto. A protective member (93, 100) prevents the ingress of external contaminants and abrasives into the area to be sealed.

Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US79/00131 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 5, 1979, Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 5, 1979 PCT Filed Mar. 5, 1979 PCT Pub. No. W080/01865 PCT Pub. Date Sept. 18, 1980.A tree harvester (12) is provided with an apparatus (20) for accumulating trees, one at a time. The apparatus includes a single, multiple accumulator arm (58) which has three joined members (30,40,50). A first member (30) is pivotally connected to the frame (18) of the tree harvester (12) and the second member (40) is pivotally connected to the first member (30) and movable relative to the first member (30) between an open position and a closed position. The second member (40) is maintained in one of the open and closed positions during pivotal movement of the first member (30). A third member (50) is pivotally connected to the second member (40) and biased so that it can be folded and removed from between a tree (26) and the frame (18) and unfolded to later accumulate trees against the frame (18).

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system is provided for a vehicle (10) which has a frame (12) and a plurality of ground engaging wheels (18,20,22,24). The suspension system (26) includes apparatus (26) for connecting the wheels (18,20,22,24) to the frame (12) and maintaining the frame (12) at a preselected elevation. The frame (12) moves elevationally less than one-half the height of an obstacle during movement of one of the wheels (18,20,22,24) over the obstacle.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with an improved fuel injection control system which is useful with an internal combustion engine comprising a pair of pluralities of equal numbers of cylinders with said pairs of pluralities of cylinders being aligned side by side and including a pair of pluralities of fuel injection pumps in one-to-one relation with said cylinders. The improved system serves to control each of the pumps to operate simultaneously and to deliver a generally equal amount of fuel to each respective cylinder. The improved control system comprises a pair of control shafts, one aligned parallel to each of the pairs of pluralities of cylinders and generally perpendicular to the axis of each of said cylinders and spaced laterally therefrom.