Abstract: A furnace peep sight utilizes a pair of glass plates removeably mounted within passageways of a truncated conical body journaled for rotation and partly mounted within the wall of a furnace. A passageway, useful for sighting purposes, passes through both of the glass plates extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body so as to position, in one angular location of the body, one of the glasses inwardly towards the interior of the furnace and the other glass plate located outwardly from the exterior surface of the wall. Further rotation of the body permits the glass plates to be aligned transverse to a sight hole otherwise coaxially aligned the openings in the body.

Abstract: A jewelry display housing utilizes an elongated rigid sheet having a soft wadding-like material disposed adjacent a lateral surface thereof, a fabric-like covering is disposed over the wadding material and is provided having a plurality of nail-like fasteners extending outwardly therefrom, each disposed at an acute angle relative to the rigid sheet. A fabric-like member is provided having one edge thereof disposed secured to an edge of the sheet and extending over the fabric-like layer covering the wadding, in flap-like fashion. Doors are provided covering the ends of the fasteners. A reflector is disposed within the housing comprising the doors and the sidewalls attached to the sheet, to which a switch is mounted engaging the doors when they are closed. The switch is mounted in electrical series circuit with a battery mounted on the housing. Pierced earrings are disposed having their shank portion passing through the flap-like fabric sheet with the fasteners serving as support for other forms of jewelry.

Abstract: A siding gauge that enables one man to install prime board siding or other type where a one inch or predetermined measure overlap is required and the siding must be level; the gauge comprises a pair of J shaped members joined base to base, one inverted relative to the other.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to strainers adapted to be inserted within drain openings, located in floors, sinks, and tubs, having a handle attachment fitted to a reticulated or foraminated cup-like strainer. The handle may either rotate or retract or both so as to become substantially flush with the surface containing the drain opening. The strainer has a supporting mechanism for resting on the floor or on a recess adjacent the drain opening in the floor.

Abstract: A motor vehicle communication apparatus utilizes a housing having a pair of removeable helmets disposed therein, each carrying a microphone and receiver combination coupled to a receptacle disposed on the outside surfaces thereof. The housing is provided with a pair of reels, each carrying a plug-like device affixed to the end of an electrical cable for purposes of coupling the helmets to the electrical communication devices mounted within the housing including a radio receiver, an intercommunication amplifier and, if desired, a transceiver. A control box, remotely located from the housing, electrically operates each of the electronic devices carried by the housing and is readily accessible to the operator of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A plastic sock that is adapted for use in combination with a boot or galosh for facilitating insertion of the foot therein and to keep the feet dry while the overboot is worn.

Abstract: A telephone cover utilizes a unitary cover apparatus adapted to cover portions of the telephone base including the exposed dialing and telephone line selecting devices thereof. An opening in the housing is covered with a slidable element which may be selectively locked to the housing preventing unauthorized access to the dialing and telephone line selecting devices. The slidable cover carries a replaceable note pad and a holder for a writing implement.

Abstract: A golf game utilizes an elongated, flexible mat having grass-like tufts extending outwardly from one lateral surface thereof. One end of the mat is provided with a plurality of openings therein simulating holes of a golf course. A number of card-holding containers are provided, each of which holds a number of playing-like cards containing typical golf situations and rules concerning them. The cards are used in conjunction with a scoring scheme testing the player's knowledge of golf rules and scoring the player thereon as well as scoring on the ability of a player to putt a golf ball into selected holes in the mat.

Abstract: A resilient strap, having each end gradually turned back on itself, forming U-shaped ends, is provided with a concave bend in the lateral surface of the strap between the U-shaped ends. A handle element having an oblong-like opening is secured to the opposed convex surface of the strap. In use, the U-shaped hook-like ends secure portions of the opposed rims of a container such as a metal can, thereby providing a clamping handle attachment for the container.

Abstract: A mattress securing apparatus utilizes four right angle corner guards disposed at the corners of a mattress resting on a device having a mattress supporting surface therein such as a box spring to prevent lateral displacement of the mattress relative to the supporting surface. A plate, affixed to each corner guard and perpendicular to the right angle leg portions thereof is located between the supporting surface and the lowermost surface of the mattress. A harness, including an elastic member is located in criss cross fashion, connecting the four corner guards together, urging the corner guards in touching engagement with the corners of the mattress and mattress supporting device. A pair of cords flexibly connect adjacent pairs of corner guards together preventing the corner guards from accidental dislodgement when one corner of the mattress is lifted.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a filter apparatus utilizing a helically wound spring element adapted with a cap closing one end thereof. The other end of the spring is fed with the liquid or gas which is to be filtered. The spring may be permanently magnetized, or when electrically energized, be an electromagnet which magnetically constrains particles possessing magnetic properties within the chamber formed by the capped spring. The core of the spring may contain permanent magnets therein. The spring may be adjustably tensioned by an axially aligned screw which selectively compresses or elongates the spring thereby altering the opening size between the turns of the spring. The adjustment screw may be fabricated from a magnetic material causing the magnetic field to be concentrated thereabout, increasing the effectiveness of retaining magnetically sensitive particles within the confines of the spring.

Abstract: A portable shampoo tray utilizes a body supporting sheet having a notch therein adapted to receive the neck of the user. The sheet is pivotably secured to a pair of arms, each having suction cups fastened to the lowermost surfaces thereof. A pair of struts are pivotably secured to the arms having their uppermost ends disposed in one of a plurality of socket-like cavities disposed along the marginal edges of the supporting sheet. An open mouth container is secured to the marginal edge of the supporting sheet for receiving articles utilized in a hair shampooing operation. The apparatus may be folded up such that the arms and the struts form a package when not in use.

Abstract: A glove that is especially suitable for use in aquatic activity and for sky diving, which includes a glove body having a plurality of finger stalls joined together by a web, apertures at the finger tip portions of the stalls and a plurality of apertures randomly disposed about the glove body surface to provide added comfort and to ease the addition and removal of the glove from the hand.

Abstract: A fire prevention device for motor vehicles, having internal combustion engines, including a hollow cylinder containing two electrically conducting expansible coils separated by a shatterable sheet of material, electrical leads from the two coils one to ground and the other to the electrical line leading to the vehicles ignition system, and means for fastening the cylinder adjacent to vehicle fuel tank. Upon impact, the coils short out the ignition circuit causing the vehicle engine to cease operating, thereby diminishing the risk of post impact fires.

Abstract: A cigarette holder utilizes an elongated cylindrical tube having one end thereof and the cylindrical surface thereof fabricated with a plurality of regular openings defining a screen. A finger grasping wire-like element is secured to a portion of the cylindrical surface of the screen having an end thereof extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube-like screen. Attached to the free end of the wire-like element is an alligator clip. In use, a cigarette is clamped between the jaws of the alligator clip adjacent the end of the cigarette adapted to be inserted in the user's mouth. The lit end of the cigarette is disposed within the screen, facilitating the use of the apparatus such that virtually all of the cigarette may be consumed whilst having the ash portion of the cigarette confined within the screen eliminating fire hazards caused by portions of the cigarette sputtering during the smoking operation.

Abstract: An air deflector for motor vehicles having windows and frames therefor including a semi-flexible sheet, first means for securing the semi-flexible sheet to the uppermost edge of the window frame, second means for securing the lower edge of the semi-flexible sheet to the lowermost edge of the window frame, and means for adjustably deflecting air disposed on the trailing edge of the semi-flexible sheet, the semi-flexible sheet bowing outwardly from the motor vehicle when secured thereto.

Abstract: A cigarette holder for ash receptacles utilizes a cap adapted for attachment to the top of an opened beverage container having a circumferential side wall joined to a plate. The plate includes an elongated opening configured to reside over an opening in the top of the beverage can. A block is secured to the cap having an inclined surface extending downwardly towards the center of the plate and directed towards one end of the opening. A groove is provided for resting cigarettes thereupon. A rim extends upwardly from the plate so as to prevent accidental usage of the can as a food receptacle after the can has been utilized as an ash receiver. Rotating the cap causes the opening in the plate to reside at another location other than above the opening in the top of the can.

Abstract: A net is mounted to hang freely from the end of a pair of pivotally secured arms extending from the underside of a helicopter. The arms and net hang down in a vertical position when the helicopter is in flight and a motorized lifting mechanism raises the arms and net into a forward horizontal position for particular rescue missions or on land. A movable weight is guided along a tube extending adjacent the rear of the helicopter to balance the weight of the arms and net. A resilient bumper is mounted on the front of the net and a locking mechanism secures the arms in the horizontal position. The lifting mechanism is mounted close to the center of gravity of the helicopter to avoid balance problems.

Abstract: A proximity detector preferably utilizes a photoelectric cell, responsive to light beams emanating from a lamp carried by a tripod supported light projecting apparatus. Such apparatus includes a height adjustment utilizing a telescoping pair of tubes, one of which is supported by three tripod legs, each of which is adjustable in height. The lowermost regions of the tripod legs carry lockable wheels. The tubes are calibrated together with one another and indicate the total height of the light source utilizing a calibrated scale. The housing carrying the light source may be tiltable and locked into such position by a set screw arrangement. A filter may be utilized so as to provide polarized light beams or colored light beams, as desired. Another housing, equivalent to the housing utilized to carry the light source, encloses a photoelectric cell and a timer. When the light beam is interrupted feeding the photoelectric cell, the timer stops to operate and simultaneously an audible and visual alarm is sounded.