Abstract: A unified assembly of a mounting cup and valve stem assembly for aerosol containers. The mounting cup contains a flat central portion having an inner section extending downward from its periphery. An outer section extends upward from the lower edge of the inner section and abuts the inner section. The inner and outer sections constitute the lower wall. The outer section extends above the flat central portion and ends in a channel which can fit onto the bead of an aerosol container. The flat central portion has at least one hole through it. The valve stem assembly contains a flat circular upper piece having holes corresponding to those in the mounting cup. The holes are the open top ends of chambers for springs and plungers. Valve stems are below the chamber. The lower wall of the mounting cup is crimped to hold the mounting cup to the valve stem assembly.

Abstract: An accessory holder for use on a stepladder. In one embodiment the accessory holder has hangers for holding tools inserted into holders for the hangers. In a second embodiment there is a stepladder having an accessory holder as an integral part thereof. The top member also contains holders for hangers along the periphery for the insertion of hangers for holding accessories. In a third embodiment a frame which fits over the top member of a stepladder contains risers and lateral strips. The accessory holder is secured to the top member of the stepladder by a strap. Hooks and ring hangers are attached to the frame. A front hanger may be swiveled out of the way and bumpers may be added to allow the stepladder to be positioned against a wall.

Abstract: A device made of flexible material for cleaning sharp-tipped dental instruments. The device contains a) a finger rest, b) a stem, and c) an open container having a textured exterior surface, an interior surface, and a top. The exterior surface may have a girth near the top. The interior surface may be rough and contain a plurality of prongs and ribs. The top has a protective rim. For use, gauze is put into the container and the gauze is contacted with the sharp tip of the dental instrument. Pressure is applied to the container to help create a firm contact between the gauze and the instrument. The prongs help to keep the gauze in place while the instrument is being removed. The use of this device helps prevent puncture wounds or cuts caused by the dental instrument and the accompanying possibility of infection.

Abstract: An aerosol container containing a propellant and a highly hydrogenated mineral oil lubricant for the lubrication of gaskets in pipe segments. Preferred propellants are normally gaseous hydrocarbons. The preferred lubricant is the compound identified by the Chemical Abstracts Registry No. 8042-47-5. Preferred gaskets are those made of SBR, BR, EPM. And EPDM. A preferred actuating valve is an omnidirectional valve.

Abstract: A hollow animal-shaped structure having an entrance into which a child may crawl to take a nap. The structure may have a swinging door at the entrance, which is located at the mouth or chest of the animal. The structure may have a padded floor for the safety and comfort of the child. The structure may be equipped with an independent source of electrical current to enable its eyes to light up and to enable the animal to play back a recorded sound of that animal.

Abstract: A method for quickly installing and aligning drawer slides into articles for containing drawers. A magnetized backing strip having a magnetic laminate is attached to the rear panel of the article. Pieces of magnetized sheeting are attached to the rear ends of the mounting brackets at the rear of the drawer slides. The front ends of the drawer slides are loosely attached to the front surfaces of the drawer opening. A drawer is inserted, causing the drawer slides to assume their desired positions. When the drawer is removed, the drawer slides are held in place by magnetic force and can be attached to the desired places on the backing strips.

Abstract: A sled having an aerosol container containing a coloring fluid so as to allow the user to leave behind one or two colored trails showing where the sled has gone. The aerosol container is in a jacket attached to a movable mounting plate. The tilt actuator of the container is activated by a trigger wire which is attached to a trigger on the sled handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spelling and encoding method for ideographic symbols, such as Chinese characters. The spelling method can provide first and second components for identifying first and second groups of ideographic symbols, wherein the two groups can have at least one common ideographic symbol correlating with the two components. For example, the two components can be a Chinese Pinyin spelling and a Four Corner Numerical Index, respectively, which can each identify a group of Chinese characters and be combined to identify one or more characters. The spelling method can further provide a third component to differentiate a plurality of ideographic symbols common to the two groups to uniquely identify each common symbol. In one embodiment, an alphanumeric spelling can be provided to uniquely identify each ideographic symbol. The encoding method can encode various alphanumeric representations of the ideographic symbols by the 7-bit ASCII standard code.

Abstract: A first embodiment card-holding device containing a clip, an intermediate piece, and a carrier. A second embodiment contains a first clip, an intermediate piece, and a second clip. A third embodiment contains a clip and a carrier. The intermediate part or the carrier is attached to the clip by a connector piece having a first piece secured to the inner surface of the clip and a second piece secured to the first piece, the outer surface of the clip, and the intermediate piece or the carrier.

Abstract: A system for cutting and cleaning material to be cut. The system is particularly effective for hard materials which produce heavy particles. The system is ideal for cutting green concrete. This invention provides a two-piece device for locating vacuum a hose connection for a circular saw used in cutting concrete. The hose connection is contained in the low, rear part of the lower piece. The invention also proves a vacuum cleaner which passes debris-laden air through water which collects the debris. Water-laden air rising from the water is passed around a first water barrier connected to a float and a second water barrier connected to the top of the container in order to remove entrapped water droplets which may contain debris.

Abstract: An exercise device for exercising different groups of arm muscles. The device is hollow, having front and rear curved walls and top and bottom longitudinal pieces. The top and bottom longitudinal pieces have a series of tension-adjustment anchor holes. Anchors are removably attached to the anchor holes. Elastic ropes are secured at one end to the anchors and at the other end to handles. The ropes go from the anchors, around pulleys, across the length of the device, around another set of pulleys, across the length of the device, and out the exit holes in ferrules to attach to the handles. The ropes may attach to the handles axially or perpendicularly.

Abstract: A tamper-evident cap for a threaded outlet includes a top and a cylindrical side. The tamper-evident cylindrical side is initially engaged with threads of a valve outlet to prevent axial displacement of the cylindrical side with respect to the valve outlet. The cylindrical side includes a plurality of undercut barbs to prevent manipulation of the cap to an open condition. The cylindrical side includes a frangible tear strip connected to a pull tab and connected to the remainder of the cylindrical side by lines of weakness, which tear strip arranged to be torn to facilitate displacement of the cylindrical side to permit manipulation of the cap to an open condition.

Abstract: A first embodiment card-holding device containing a clip, an intermediate piece, and a carrier. A second embodiment contains a first clip, an intermediate piece, and a second clip. A third embodiment contains a clip and a carrier. The intermediate part or the carrier is attached to the clip by a connector piece having a first piece secured to the inner surface of the clip and a second piece secured to the first piece, the outer surface of the clip, and the intermediate piece or the carrier.

Abstract: The technical field is that of simultaneous dispensing of viscous materials. Many compositions comprise viscous components which must be kept separate until they are used. Known methods of application of separate components do not guarantee proper ratios. This invention solves this problem by presenting a single aerosol container (4) having a multi-valve body (8) wherein the valves (10, 12) are activated by a single actuator (26) and the viscous materials are kept separate until used. The system (2) may use multiple collapsible bags (16), a barrier liner (42), a dip tube (46), and a spray-any-direction valve (50) having an omnidirectional attachment (60) which contains a check valve container (122) made up of a constricted lower end (132), a top surface (134), a lateral opening (136), and a check ball (138) for opening and closing passageways.

Abstract: An aerosol solvent weld cement composition for joining ends of plastic pipe. The composition contains at least one polymer capable of welding the plastic pipes to each other, at least one solvent for the polymer, and at least one propellant for the polymer/solvent solution. The composition is maintained under pressure greater than atmospheric pressure in an aerosol container. A female omnidirectional valve is disclosed for use in the aerosol container. This valve allows the solvent weld cement composition to be applied to pipes from any angle.

Abstract: An ambulatory device comprising a frame having support rails, two large rear wheels containing hand grips, two small front wheels for steering, a foldable seat allowing the user to sit when desirable, and a height-adjustable support frame having a vertical and horizontal section rising from the frame. A body halter holding the user is rotatably supported by a swivel support which is connected by connector ropes or cables to a support bar. The support bar is connected by connector ropes or cables to a winch which lifts and lowers the user. An optional scale may be present so that the amount of weight of the user supported by the device may be measured and controlled.

Abstract: A device for selectively wetting pieces of toilet paper. The device contains a hollow two-piece mandrel containing a nub at each end. The nub of the first piece contains a stabilizing pin for keeping the device in the upright position. The first piece also contains a spring for maintaining outward pressure on the two pieces. The second piece contains an enclosure for a desired liquid lying along a tilted platform and a manually controlled actuator and dip tube. Pushing down the actuator results in a spray of the desired fluid directed at several pieces of toilet paper which have been removed from the roll.

Abstract: Four billiard games. In the first, for four players, sixteen object balls making up four color groups of four balls each are used. The object is to be the last player to have balls on the table. In the second, for three players, fifteen object balls making up three color groups of five balls each plus an eight-ball are used. The object is to pocket all of the balls of one color group plus the eight-ball. In the third, for four players, sixteen object balls making up four color sets of four balls each plus an eight-ball are used. The object is to pocket all of the balls of one color plus the eight-ball. In the fourth, for two or more players, sixteen balls made up of eight color sets of two balls each are used. Points are scored by consecutively pocketing two balls of the same color.

Abstract: A method of playing with a ball and a U-shaped conduit having a uniform circular cross-section throughout its length and having opposite open ends so that either open end can discharge or capture the ball. The method comprises: holding the conduit so that the open ends are upright and the ball is in the center of the conduit, starting the ball moving back and forth by moving the conduit sidewise, as the ball rolls inside the conduit, moving the conduit in the opposite direction creating momentum on the ball so that it will travel farther up the opposite side of the conduit, and repeating the above steps until the ball is released from the conduit through an open end. The method may be carried out by a single player who repeatedly releases and captures the ball or by multiple players who take turns capturing and releasing the ball.

Abstract: A system for making closed vessels unsinkable. The separate parts of the system are at least one air compressor, a compression chamber, a compressor/propeller clutch, at least one airbag, heating elements, and a diameter restrictor/gauge track. Additional features of this invention include sonar equipment for warning to avoid potential harm to the vessel and a re-entry system which transfers air from the inflated airbags to the inside of a repaired vessel. Upon activation, the air compressor charges the compression chamber, which, by way of a timed valve, distributes compressed air into inflatable bags.