Abstract: A ceiling fan comprising bracket components which are easily and conveniently attachable in a suitable position by one person thru simple operation and adjustment of mechanical parts. Attachment components are removably secured to a ceiling plate connected to a house circuit in an initial room then capable of easy removal therefrom and attachable to a ceiling plate installed in another room. A fan circuit is connectable to a house circuit by simple plug members and fan unit is quickly positionable into a secure position by position against and rotation of cooperable components with ceiling plate.

Abstract: A hoist device adaptable to lift or pull load material of various types. The hoist device is attachable to the trailer hitch of a vehicle and comprises a telescopic boom of a pair of rectangular tubular members attachable slidably to a base support member. In adjacent position on the base support is a control post member to which other components are attached, including a motor-driven winch positionable on the upright end thereof. A lifting component is attachable to the end of the boom member to be able to rotate easily, in any direction, since the angular movement of the boom member is always only one direction in regard to the axis of the boom member. A cable is used to operate the movement of the boom member, and has one end attached to the winch and a second end attached to a rigid component on the boom member after engaging pulley means on the boom member or control post member as chosen to provide suitable angular orientation of the boom member and telescopic extension of the boom member.

Abstract: A retaining device adaptable to place a bed cover easily and quickly in an accurate and secure position upon a bed comprises an elongated clamping component attachable at an end of a bed cover with cooperating symbols placed on the bed cover and clamping component to guide the positioning of the clamping component to guide the positioning of the clamping accurately to a chosen position. The clamping device comprises elongated members securely clamping an end portion of a bed cover for placement of the attached end of the bed cover beneath a mattress member according to said chosen location.

Abstract: The method of easily and securely retaining components strung on a bead line by placing a portion of the bead line between coil members of a tension spring comprises applying torque action to leverable members of the tension coil between the thumb and index finger of the user's hand to spread apart contiguous coil members of the spring, placing a portion of the bead line between a pair of coil members which had been spread apart, releasing the torque action from the leverable members, and allowing coil members to close and securely maintain the portion of bead line in position on the coil spring in a manner to resist removal therefrom.

Abstract: A primary communication channel for drive-in customers performing financial transactions with bank teller while customers are in their cars from the drive-through lanes. This telecommunication system is a conduit secured line telephone receiver for each separate lane and is interconnected with corresponding headsets. The total design prevents cross-talk, amplified overhead conversations to other customers in their cars or to persons walking perimeter of drive-through banking areas. Each customer is provided with a complete primary communication channel for financial transactions Preventions of customers being identified as potential victims of financial exploitations through car tag associations with amplified conversations. Improved apprehension of person attempting to rob bank from bank teller's transaction window of drive-in area.

Abstract: A stabilizer device attachable to a king pin of a fifth wheel recreational vehicle requiring stabilizing for stabilizing the vehicle upon a support surface. A cup device, which is adjustably attachable to a substantially horizontally oriented support device, is positioned to accept a king pin member of the vehicle. The cup includes a locking device attachable thereto for securing the king pin by means of a lock. A screw member is secured to the bottom of the cup and passes through the support device. The screw member is vertically adjustable upon a threaded block member positioned upon the support device. A pair of handles extend sideways from the block member for easy adjustment. A pair of leg members are pivotally attached to the support device and are attached to each other by an adjustable brace device which provides rigid connection of the legs at chosen positions to secure the chosen angle of attachment of the legs to each other.

Abstract: A fishing lure enhancement device comprises a weighted body having an attachment member at a first end providing for attachment of fishing tackle to the body. A wire-like leg member has a first end thereof secured at a second end of the body, and the leg member has a loop portion adjacent the second end of the body. The leg extends at a 90 degree angle from the longitudinal axis of the body and the leg is at least as long as the longitude of the body. The leg has means for attaching fishing tackle at a second end thereof. Thus, the length and direction of attachment of the leg permit attachment of fishing tackle of various characteristics to the leg and to the attachment member on the body while providing non-interfering operation of the entire apparatus.

Abstract: A portable tree trimming device comprising a pruning mechanism secured at a distal end of a telescopically extendible housing. The pruning mechanism includes cutting members exterior of the housing drivable by a motor within the housing. The motor receives current furnished thru a coiled cable within the housing receiving power from either a domestic electric source or from a battery unit positioned within the housing. The coiled cable extends and protracts in unison with extension and protraction of the extendible housing.

Abstract: A furnace for heating a process fluid stream which includes means for efficiently controlling a flow of the process fluid stream through an adjunct loop of the fluid stream. The adjunct loop comprises a heat exchange system in which a portion of the process fluid stream collects heat from flue gases being emitted from the furnace and donates heat to combustion air being used in the furnace. Valve means is positioned downstream of a pump and in connection with the fluid stream in order to constantly replenish a small portion of fluid in the adjunct loop with fresh process fluid. The positioning of the valve means downstream of the pump permits more efficient control of the heat exchange system. One form of valve means may be a valve which will permit a small amount of fluid to continue to flow between the fluid stream and the adjunct loop during a non-operating mode of the adjunct loop heat exchange component.

Abstract: A bridge plug positionable within a well casing and adaptable for sealing the casing comprises a flexible sealing element positionable to be driven into a sealing position by the force of a compressing mechanism which includes a first component held stationarily below the sealing element and a second component positioned movably above the sealing element. Coincidentally with the compressive movement of the sealing element, an upper and a lower member of the compressing mechanism provide means for securing the bridge plug in position, fracture, with the fractured portions of each driven securely against the inner wall of the casing. Cooperative portions of the bridge plug have components which interlock in a manner to guide a slip radially outwardly toward the inner wall of the casing for equal distribution against the casing wall upon fracturing. The even distribution of the slip portions provide for equal distribution of the lateral force upon the sealing element upon being compressed.

Abstract: A furnace for heating a process fluid stream which includes means for precisely controlling the temperature of pre-heated combustion air. The system includes a process fluid stream being heated within the furnace and an adjunct loop fluid stream line which acts as a heat exchange system by communication with the process fluid stream. The adjunct loop comprises a heat collecting leg positionable within the combustion area of the furnace and a heat donating leg positionable adjacent a source of combustion air. Manipulation of the flow of process fluid through the heat donating leg provides control of the temperature of the combustion air and consequently control of the stack exhaust temperature. A valve system, which may be manually controlled or thermostatically controlled responds to a present, or desired, temperature of the stack exhaust.

Abstract: A clothes basket combination adapted for movement along a clothes line by means of attachment of a basket component to a pulley device which is adapted for movement along the clothes line. The pulley device includes a downwardly depending arm substantially centered below the pulley device. The clothes basket includes adjustable strap means connecting the clothes basket to the pulley device. The combination also includes a removable clothes pin container adaptable for attachment on a side of the clothes basket.

Abstract: A toothbrush which provides the user with simultaneous brushing action within the user's mouth. The long handle has an end portion of a substantially elliptical cross section in which a first side and a second side are of substantially similar elliptical curvature. Bristles are attached to both the first side and the second side in a similar pattern. The bristles on each side taper from a short extant near the end of the handle to a longer extant at a position farther from the end of the handle. Also, the bristles are formed in tufts substantially in rows latitudinally of the two sides.

Abstract: A tool for guiding filler material, such as caulking or putty, into a nail hole or similar opening in a structure so that a smooth, unblemished finished surface may be obtained. The tool comprises a thin plate having a plurality of holes therethrough, the holes being of different diameters; and a handle attached to one end of the plate. In use, the plate is positioned so that a hole in the plate is aligned with a nail hole and filler material is urged through the hole in the plate to fill the nail hole. The handle is oriented at a low angle in relation to the plate so that the user may rest his hand on the structure to steady the tool while guiding filler material into an opening. The holes are of different diameter to provide a hole which may be of substantially the same diameter as the nail hole being filled. The holes are perpendicular to a tangential surface have a wider diameter at the bottom of the plate than at the top of the plate.

Abstract: A mattress of plastic foam material for medical purposes. The foam material is polyvinylchloride foam which has been coated with polyvinylchloride to create a completely seamless surface. Thus, the material is made impenetrable to potentially infectious body fluids which might be deposited thereon. In addition, the method of forming the entirely seamless surface prevents the accumulation of pathogenic fluids in various crevices which would otherwise be present in other types of seamless structures.

Abstract: A system for safely and conveniently disposing of contaminated hypodermic needles comprises a disposal container for accumulating contaminated hypodermic needles which had been disposed therein after having been initially collected within a tray containing a supply of needle-retaining material. The needle-retaining material is a soft material, similar to art gum eraser material, which is soft enough for a needle to penetrate yet sticky enough to retain the needle when the needle is released from the syringe. The tray comprises a base, a pair of side walls, a handle extending from one side wall for easy transport of the tray, and the supply of needle-retaining material. The needle-retaining material in the tray may be presented in two different forms, either as a contiguous supply of strips in the tray or as individual small cup-like depressions each containing a small amount.

Abstract: A medication dispensing system comprises a portable, securable medication cabinet which includes a programmable logic controller to provide for patient medication control. The system includes periperal components such as a transmitter, patient response means, display means, and a clock. The securable medication cabinet permits easy access by the patient to medication which is prescribed and dispensed logically. The securable cabinet restricts access by the patient to unauthorized medication. The securable medication cabinet contains a plurality of medication dispensing components, each comprising dispensing means, such as a coil attached to a motor positioned interiorly of a wall of the cabinet, to hold a medication package and dispense the package upon actuation of the dispensing means, with means for actuating the dispensing means. A receptacle in the bottom of the cabinet receives a medication package as it is dispensed.