Abstract: An improved decorative wall mounting for an aquarium is provided which comprises a tank having at least a planar rear panel, reinforced edging surrounding the top and bottom of the tank, first and second channel members extending respectively along the portions of reinforced edging provided on the planar rear panel of the tank, and a frame having a prominent interior border mounted therein complementary to the planar rear panel, a picture slot being defined within the prominent interior border, and having a recessed outer border supplementarily overfitting the planar rear panel of the tank, first and second laterally extending channels determined between the interior and outer borders, the first and second channel members overfitting opposite edges of the interior border and respectively registering in the first and second channels.

Abstract: A liquid applicator that includes a liquid absorbent padded tip joined to a telescopically collapsible handle, such that the applicator may be easily stored. The handle elements are provided with stop members which prevent them from being disengaged from one another and detent which releasingly lockingly engages the telescopic elements in an extended position.

Abstract: A mop sterilizer and dryer utilizes a wheel-supported cart having a pair of drainable compartments therein. One of the drainable compartments has an open-mouth portion carrying a pair of squeeze rolls adapted to squeeze the fabric cord-like elements of a mop therebetween. Water captured within such compartment is strained and carried by the cart. The other compartment is totally lined with a reflective material adapted to reflect ultraviolet rays generated by ultraviolet lamp sources disposed within the other compartment. At least one opening is provided in the other compartment in which the cord or strand elements of a mop is disposed during a drying and sterilizing operation, having its handle secured in an upright position by a bracket having a notch at the uppermost free end thereof.

Abstract: A vanity storing step utilizes an L shaped plate, one leg of which is secured to the interior floor portion of a vanity carrying a sink, the other leg of which extends upwardly towards the base of the sink. A pair of plates are secured extending transverse to the upwardly extending leg having the uppermost edge adjacent to the floor of the sink, carrying a pair of pivot rods therein. The pivot rods are secured to a pair of beams to which are attached a pair of legs and a stair tread straddling the beams. When not in use, the stair tread is pivoted upwardly and inwardly below the sink floor to a stored position within the vanity carrying the sink. In a use position, the legs have their lowermost portions reside on the floor in front of the cabinet such that the stair tread is disposed in a horizontal position above the floor and adjacent the front of the vanity, thereby providing convenient elevation for children utilizing the sink.

Abstract: A rocking toy that embodies the features of a seesaw and a rocker and is adapted to hold the child and at the same time is portable such that it may be used indoors. Foot supports are provided as are back rests and handles, with at least one of the handles being adjustably positionable with respect to its distance from its backrest. Adjustable springs on the ends of the device limit the rocking.

Abstract: A removable wheel and handle apparatus for use with trash receptacles such as garbage cans or the like includes a handle adapted to engage the open edge of the trash receptacle, a bracket affixed to the bottom of the receptacle and a wheel assembly adapted to removably receive an extending portion of the bracket. The handle permits easy tilting of the trash receptacle on to the wheel assembly, thereby permitting the receptacle to be readily moved from one place to another. The handle and the wheel assembly may then be removed and applied to another receptacle in a like manner.

Abstract: An ash tray utilizes an open mouth container having one wall thereof extended beyond the boundaries defined by adjacent walls thereto forming a wall for an adjacent container having an opposed wall thereof provided with a plurality of notches located in the marginal edges adjacent the open mouth portion of the opposed wall and a plurality of holes passing through the opposed wall. The base of the adjacent container is provided with a plurality of holes. Tabs extend outwardly from the opposed wall, serving as handles for the apparatus when mounted in sliding fashion to a vertical drawer receiving opening in a motor vehicle.

Abstract: An appliance adapted to engage the underside of the mattress of a bed and extend over the box spring, each extended end having pockets therein for the storage of bedroom articles.

Abstract: Apparatus utilizing conventional telephone lines to transmit a coded tone to a resetting apparatus installed in combination with a burglar alarm. The alarm system includes a plurality of series circuited switches utilized to maintain an alarm relay in an energized condition, when properly set to detect entry by unauthorized personnel at building openings, or other locations, each utilizing one of the series circuited switches. The instant invention responds to an incoming telephone ringing signal so as to simulate a timed pick-up of the switch hook of the telephone only when one or more of the series building opening entry detecting switches have been operated into an open position or upon an equipment failure which activates the alarm device de-energizing the alarm relay. Upon receipt of a pre-determined coded tone, or series of tones, a tone detecting apparatus feeds a four in-put nand gate, preparing a circuit path for the reclosure of the alarm relay.

Abstract: A game apparatus comprises a game base having two elongated apertures therethrough at the bottom and three pegs projecting outwardly from the top. A game base is mountable on a given place disposing an open end of the apertures on the plane and two outer pegs perpendicular thereto with the third central peg at an acute angle with respect to the axes of the other two. At least one game ring is provided having an outer diameter and thickness configured to pass through either of the apertures and an inside diameter configured to encircle any of the pegs, whereby the ring can be either rolled through the apertures or thrown around the pegs.

Abstract: A decorative splash rail for boats utilizes a sheet material formed into a longitudinal three dimensional shape having the marginal edges thereof directed towards each other residing in a plane forming a mounting surface. The cavity formed by the sheet and the mounting surface is filled with a rubber-like closed cell foam material providing buoyancy for the apparatus in the event of accidental dislodgement from the side walls of the boat carrying it. A layer of a double faced adhesive is utilized to secure the apparatus to the boat. Drain holes are provided facilitating the removal of excess amounts of water from within the cavity formed by the apparatus and the side wall of the boat. The external surface of the apparatus may bear various colors creating a bright and pleasing design.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a refrigerator housing having at least two access doors hingably affixed thereto on adjacent vertical exterior surfaces. A plurality of rotatable shelves are disposed intermediate or adjacent to the door openings providing convenient access for articles of food stored on the rotatable shelves and on arcuately shaped shelves adjacent thereto. A drawer, slidably affixed to the housing, is located over the storage areas associated with the rotatable shelves. A freezer compartment, having a hinged door panel, is accessible in the uppermost regions of the housing.

Abstract: A valise or suitcase utilizes a self supporting, height adjustable, wheeled undercarriage, which when not in use is concealed in an open-bottomed compartment at the base of the suitcase.

Abstract: A coin sorting apparatus which includes a plurality of nestling cup-like members dimensioned to be coextensively inserted in each other and thereby stacked, a group of apertures being located in the base portion of each of the plurality of nestling cup-like members, the groups of apertures being progressively graduated in size, the uppermost cup-like member having a group of apertures of the largest size located therein, the lowermost cup-like member having a group of apertures of the smallest size located therein, a housing having an open-ended chamber disposed therein, the housing for accepting the insertion of one of the nestling cup-like members, and electric motor operated semi-flexible cams for vibrating the plurality of nestling cup-like members when inserted in the open-ended chamber, the vibration of the plurality of nestling cup-like members permitting the selective passage of coins through the groups of apertures, the coins thereby being sorted.

Abstract: A pair of sawhorse legs for forming a bench, wherein each sawhorse leg includes a frusto-pyramidal shaped bracket having a base, a pair of upwardly extending end walls, an upwardly extending front wall, and an open top, wherein the base has a plurality of holes therethrough. The upper ends of a pair of legs are affixed to the inner surfaces of the end walls, wherein each leg extends downwardly through the base to engage the ground. A clamping mechanism secures the end of a board element to the upper edges of the front and rear walls of the bracket of each sawhorse leg.

Abstract: A glove to be worn by a swimmer for use in aiding the swimming stroke; the glove includes webbed finger stalls, an embossed surface and an air floatation collar about the wrist area for buoyancy.

Abstract: An ice mat device for improving the traction of a wheel of an automobile on ice includes an elongated, flexible mat member of a rectangular shape, wherein a pair of elongated strap members are longitudinally embedded in the mat. A plurality of elongated rib members are affixed to the upper surface of the mat. A plurality of elongated ice gripping elements are affixed to a lower surface of the mat, wherein the gripping elements are designed to be embedded into the ice on the ground.

Abstract: An identification apparatus for infants utilizes a pair of elastic bands fabricated from a rubber-like material each having different peripheral lengths. The larger band is adapted for engagement about the wrist of an infant, while the smaller band engages an index finger of the infant. The elastic bands are joined by an elongated transparent strap having the ends thereof fastened to the bands. An elongated sheet of paper-like material is secured within a cavity formed by folding over each elongated marginal edge of the strap so as to have indicia carried by a lateral surface of the flexible sheet exposed through the transparent strap residing on the hand of the infant extending over the knuckles.