Abstract: An apparatus and method by which light strings can be quickly wound up and securely stored is herein disclosed. A freely rotating base and spindle assembly has a tray disposed along the shaft of the spindle upon which a reel assembly sits. The reel assembly has a number of interspaced grooves formed on its outer surface to retain a plurality of light strings and an inverted “U”-shaped device acting as a winding mechanism on its top surface. A cover assembly is provided to protect the wound light strings from the environment and a removably detachable handle for attachment to the spindle shaft is also provided. The spindle and base assembly is mounted on a wheeled cart to provide portability.

Abstract: A novel device for displaying the correct time comprises a clock with interchangeable and attachable panels comprising decorative indicia or figures; a second hand with replaceable indicia or figures, minute hand, and hour hand; and means to drive said timing hands. The interchangeable panel is removably attached to the front face of a clock with a viewing window for viewing the normal travel of the second, minute, and hour hands. The movement of the second hand with the replaceable indicia simulates a sports action as it moves from the 9:00 position to the 3:00 position.

Abstract: The present invention includes an electrical adapter switch assembly for bypassing the door light circuit on a Jeep TJ® when the driver and/or passenger door is removed. The defeat switch is a plug in electrical adapter designed to bypass the door light circuit on a Jeep TJ® when either or both front vehicle doors are removed. In use, the adapter is inserted in place of the existing door fuse. A slider switch mounted on the cover of the adapter is placed in an On/Normal position where the door light circuits function in the normal manner. Conversely, when placed in an Off/Remote position, the fuse is effectively removed from the circuit and the door lights will not operate even if the vehicle doors are removed. A remote plug allows for a remote mounted switch, perhaps located on the dashboard to be wired in to control the door light circuits.

Abstract: The innovative apparatus is a portable and convertible golf club bag that combines the usefulness of a conventional golf club bag with that of a golf bag pull cart and a golf club stand. In each configuration, the apparatus would capably serve the function intended. The apparatus would allow a golfer to elect to place the golf bag upon a conventional riding golf cart to ride during a round, to convert it to a golf bag with a pull cart for walking the course, or to select a stationary stand position for practicing. All components necessary to convert the apparatus for each task and configuration would be integral to the apparatus.

Abstract: The novel, hand-held apparatus aids in the removal of old shingles from the roofs of structures. The tool is comprised of a handle; an elongated pole member; and a set of two tines affixed together at an angle which is then mounted onto said pole member. The set of tines is upwardly curved with respect to the handle portion. The first set of tines initiates the stripping of the shingles with a plowing motion, while the second set of similar tines is affixed to the upper surface of the first set of tines, with an upward curvature, to facilitate the lifting and removal of the shingles. The apparatus herein described can equally be utilized as a short handle pitch fork having a dual set of tines making a multitude of agricultural and horticultural tasks more efficient.

Abstract: An apparatus having an upper half with at least one upper clasp and a lower half hingedly connected to the upper half. The upper half and the lower half has a connector cavity and a cable channel, configured to receive a cord and a cord plug. The upper half and the lower half further has two opposed two holes for allowing cable access to the cable channel. Outer edges of the upper half and the lower half has a perimeter having sealant running continuous across an entire perimeter of all edges. Upon closing the upper half and the lower half, the apparatus becomes totally sealed.

Abstract: A telescopically adjustable support brace is used to hold concrete form work at the proper linear distance during pouring operations. The brace comprises a pair of crossbars and telescoping adjustable arms that are locked by a pin inserted through aligned apertures. At the distal ends of each arm, a serrated cleat for digging into the form wall and prevent slippage. The cleats are connected to the arms by a threaded rod, permitting fine adjustments via mateable threads. The crossbars are connected by a pivot bolt or hinge. When the bolt or hinge is locked in place, the invention forms a horizontally rigid assembly, holding the concrete form walls or other objects apart. The hinge or bolt is released by drawing of a wire coupled through a retention member on a lock. When released, the brace pivots about the crossbars, permitting easy extraction of the brace from the forms.