Abstract: A cable supporting and spacing device utilizes a block of insulating material to space apart two cables, when the device and portions of the cables are partially encased within a closed loop formed by a flexible strap. The device is provided with at least a pair of projections extending outwardly from the surface thereof for "snap-in" like engagement of the strap to the block, thereby facilitating convenient installation of the device when installed between the two separated cable portions.

Abstract: A storable table utilizes a sliding T-shaped block member disposed within an elongated T-shaped passageway located within an elongated supporting member. The supporting member is secured to a supporting structure so as to have its passageway disposed in a horizontal position. An L-shaped bracket has one leg secured to the block slideably engaged within the passageway. The other end of the L-shaped block is fitted with a plurality of pin receiving receptacles, disposed outwardly from a shaft secured in the lowermost regions, adjacent the pin receiving receptacles and radially therewithin. A table has a lock secured to an undersurface thereof, such block supporting at least one pin extending outwardly and disposed having its axis parallel to the axis of the rod. Spring means are provided for engaging the pin within the pin-receiving receptacle, such that the table is disposed in any plane desired.

Abstract: A fishing signal apparatus utilizes a detachable clamping mechanism which may be affixed at selected locations along the length of a hand-held type fishing rod and reel. The clamping mechanism has a spring wire affixed thereto. The other end of the spring wire is configured to prohibit a bell mechanism from accidental disengagement with the spring wire. The bell mechanism may be adjusted to clampingly reside at selected locations along the length of the spring wire. By adjusting the location of the clamping mechanism and the location of the bell mechanism, wave and wind action can be eliminated as a means of ringing the bell, while minor non-biting forces, acting on the fishing tackle, can also be disregarded.

Abstract: A rubber band rifle for shooting one or a plurality of rubber band members generally includes a body having a forward barrel portion and a rear shoulder portion having a plurality of horizontal grooves disposed therein, one end of each of the rubber band members being disposed in one of the horizontal grooves in the forward end wall, a slide mechanism being movably disposed on the forward barrel portion, the slide mechanism including a top and a pair of downwardly extending walls, an upper surface of the top of the slide mechanism having a plurality of notches therein, the other ends of the rubber bands being disposed in the notches, and a mechanism for locking the slide mechanism in a fixed position upon the barrel portion of the body.

Abstract: An automatically disengagable safety buckle assembly utilizes a rod-like element having two free ends. The rod-like element is secured to one end of the flexible safety strap. A plate having a hook-like end is secured to one end of another flexible safety strap. The rod-like element is introduced between a spring-like sheet secured to the plate and another sheet that is spaced non-uniformly outwardly from the side of the plate carrying the hook. The rod-like element is permitted to slide along the spring-like sheet, after entry, to a dwell position which is defined by an outwardly disposed arcuate excursion in the surface of the other sheet. The apparatus is employed prior to impact with the rod-like element reposing in the dwell position. Upon impact, the rod-like element is displaced towards the hook of the plate and continues to restrain the user from unlimited forward travel.

Abstract: An elastic clamping apparatus utilizes an elongated rubber-like member, having a plurality of spaced apart notches disposed along the length of each opposed lateral surface. Imbedded within the length of the elastic member is a fabric-like reinforcement member which is not extensible from the tortuous path in which it occupies when the resilient elastic member is unstretched. When stretched, the reinforcement member and the elastic member both extend in length. The end of the elastic member are fitted with a plate having a hook-like end whose outer most surface is covered with a resilient rubber-like material.

Abstract: An electronic measuring apparatus utilizes an RC oscillator, having one fixed impedance element, in one feedback loop, and two similar impedance elements alternately and separately coupled into the circuit, utilizing separate transmission gates and separately energizable inverters, each tandemly operated so as to disengage one of the similar impedance elements, while the other impedance element is being utilized. The output of the device is two separate and sequential streams of pulses, each reflecting the magnitude of each of the similar impedance elements, when employed in the circuit. Stability and response time is enhanced, permitting accurate measurement of a variable impedance element, against a like but fixed impedance element, if desired. Display means are provided, after both series of pulses are electively added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for ranges utilizes a bar extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the knob operated shafts controlling the operation of the individual valves of a gas range or the individual switches of an electric range. A plurality of arms are pivotably secured to the bar, each having fingers directed and biased towards the longitudinal axis of each shaft. Each shaft is rotatable and carries an opening at a discrete location in the surface thereof. Rotating the shaft to a position corresponding to deenergizing the associated heating element of the range into an off position permits the free end of the finger to enter the opening, preventing further rotation of the shaft when the bar is slidably positioned into a locked position by the operation of a key operated lock.

Abstract: An exercising apparatus utilizes an inclinable table over which is pivotably secured an arm. The arm is pivotably secured to the free end of a piston whose housing is otherwise pivotably secured to a frame to which the arm is secured. The cylinder has the uppermost chamber filled with oil and coupled to an oil receiving vented chamber by way of two parallel pads, each containing a check valve operable in opposed directions. Each path also contains a manually operable valve, one of which is disposed hydraulically in parallel with a valve containing selectably different size orifices. The lower chamber of the cylinder contains an elastic membrane which segregates the lower chamber into two separate compartments, the upper of which is filled with oil and the lower of which contains air. The operation of the cylinder simulates different weights and the effect of gravity thereon as if a user were actually lifting a barbell.

Abstract: A snow removal device includes a truck unit having a forward cab portion and a rear storage portion. An elongated V-shaped container is disposed in the rear storage portion, wherein the container has a curved base, a pair of upwardly extending end walls, and the container is pitched downwardly from a front to a rear of the storage unit. A mechanism is included for injecting the snow and ice into the container as well as a heating assembly disposed in the storage portion for melting the snow and ice for discharge through the gate valve.

Abstract: A solar energy collector utilizes a generally wedge-shaped device whose lateral upper surface is receptive of light rays passing therethrough into the wedge-shaped body of the collector. The lower surface of the collector reflects rays upwardly towards the upper surface. Such rays are re-reflected back towards the lowermost lower surface. Each successive internal reflection tends to further dispose the reflected rays in a direction substantially parallel to a plane located intermediate the upper and lower surfaces and substantially thereinbetween. A solar operated heater, disposed at the external face of the wedge-shaped collector is heated by all the rays directed towards such heater. The collector may be provided with a prismatic adapter located above the upper surface of the collector.

Abstract: An energy convertor machine generally includes an elongated member and at least two sets of one or more elastomeric bag members, each elastomeric bag member having a liquid with a low vaporization temperature disposed therein, wherein heating means and a cooling means are provided, wherein one set of elastomeric bag members is being heated while the other set is being cooled thereby causing one set of elastomeric bag members to be expanded while the other set of elastomeric bag members are contracting. A means for rotating the elongated member is provided, wherein the rotating means is activated by the alternate expansion and contraction of the two sets of elastomeric bag members.

Abstract: A comb and nail file unit utilizes a comb-like device having a plurality of teeth extending outwardly, in parallel relationship, from a spine portion of the comb-like device. A blade-like nail treatment device, similar to a nail file or knife, is removably and hingeably secured to the spine portion of the comb-like device and is recessable in an elongated slot located in such spine portion. The blade, when extended outwardly from the spine portion, may be locked in such extended portion, by engaging a slot formed by closing together two parts of a housing. The housing removably secures the comb in a cavity formed by the two parts, when closed. The housing also secures a pair of mirrors, one of which is hingeably secured to the other and extensible outwardly of the housing when the housing is either in a closed or open condition.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a slip cover device adapted to be positioned over the uppermost portions of a chair backrest. The open mouth portion of an inverted U shaped cross-section fabricated from a flexible material is applied downwardly surrounding the uppermost marginal edges of the backrest of the chair. The rearmost surface of the cover is provided with a pouch having an open mouth at the uppermost region thereof. A purse may be stored in the pouch, utilizing a flexible strip hingeably affixed at one end and removably affixed at the other end to the rearmost surface of the cover to capture the handle of the purse. One marginal edge of the inverted U shaped cross-section, that is applied downwardly surrounding the uppermost marginal edges of the backrest of the chair, is elongated, such that the elongated portion may be attached to selected areas of the chair itself or the pouch portions of the apparatus or the portion of the apparatus which resides on the top of the backrest of the chair.

Abstract: A ball holder and dispenser utilizes a substantially hollow cylindrical rigid container, having both ends open. Each open end is configured to resist the injection or exiting of the balls, otherwise capable of being stored therewithin. The mechanism is provided with an elongated slot extending along a portion of the exterior surface of the cylinder, facilitating the injection of the lowermost ball by passing such lowermost ball through an overcomeable retaining mechanism. The balls may be retained in preferred locations within the cylinder prior to ejection. The cylinder is provided with means for removably attaching the cylinder to portions of the users clothing, thereby permitting the apparatus to be carried by the user during the playing of games involving the use of one or more balls stored within the container.

Abstract: A board holding and storage device utilizes four upright posts assembled together into a rectangular framework having a pair of L-shaped brackets secured to the frontmost opposed posts when the rearmost opposed posts are supported on a vertical supporting surface. A crossbar, connected to the frontmost posts and disposed beneath the frontmost pairs of angular L-shaped members is utilized to retain a vertically disposed board in supported relationship disposed parallel to the supporting surfaces, as required to be held during a gymnastic board breaking exercise. A shelf-like structure secured to the bottom of the posts provides storage access for a plurality of boards stored thereon.

Abstract: An adjustable vehicle screen utilizes a telescoping frame having a slot disposed in the innermost surface thereof so as to permit an elastic-like screen member to have the marginal edges thereof pass therein. The free edges of the screen are captured within the tubular telescoping frame. The frame may be dimentional so as to accommodate various window openings in motor vehicles by allowing the screen to expand or contract in size in conformity therewith. One embodiment of the invention utilizes a pair of hinges joining together a pair of U-shaped frame members so as to permit the screen element to be folded up when not used. Such U-shaped frame members each have telescoping components thereby permitting the apparatus to adjust in size for various window openings. A portion of the frame is provided having a protrusion extending outwardly therefrom so as to be installed within the groove located in the frame of the vehicle in which the uppermost edge and the side edges of the window may reside.

Abstract: A game method and apparatus utilizes a first and second plurality of card-like devices, each bearing indicia. The first plurality of card-like devices, include indicia depicting various arithmetic symbols, while the second plurality of card-like devices include indicia representing numerals. The symbol bearing cards determine the method of play of the game in which the numeral bearing cards may be matched, added, subtracted, multiplied, divided, or deleted from play, in accordance with a method of play determined by the rules of the game.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the InventionThis invention relates to playing cards used for educational purposes.In order to induce children, especially, to practice arithmetic concepts among themselves without the aid of a teacher, the present invention makes such an endeavor more fun. Children, even adults, like to play games, and many like to play card games.