Abstract: A picnic table moving system having a wheeled attachment connected to a first end of a picnic table and a pair of handles attachable to a second end of a picnic table. The picnic table moving system has a wheeled attachment which attaches to the crossbar and upper support bar of a picnic table to position the wheel underneath the first end of the table. A jacking system may be incorporated into the attachment to lift the table onto the wheel. Handles provided at the other end lock onto the crossbar or similar surface of the picnic table to provide leverage and stability when lifting the table onto the wheel and when rolling the table around on the wheel during transportation of the table.

Abstract: A three-dimensional display system including a method of operating the display as a tactile scanner. A three dimensional display is formed from a number of moveable rods arranged in a matrix. Each rod has selectively illuminated pixels made from LEDs or similar devices. The rods can be moved independent to position the pixels into position to model a pre-defined object to present a three-dimensional model and overlaying image. The pixels can also be illuminated by an external lighting source such as a laser. Stationary embodiments of the monitor are also disclosed which are formed of a three dimensional grid of LEDs or other light sources which can be selectively illuminated to provide a true three dimensional display.

Abstract: A base for a hydraulic spreading ram for rescue work with crushed or collapsed motor vehicle bodies wherein the body must be spread to extricate a trapped victim. The base is U-shaped, having parallel upper and lower arms, and a vertical connecting arm spanning and connecting the upper and lower arms. A stationary jaw is fixed to the lower arm. A movable jaw is constrained to slide along the vertical connecting arm by guide plates fixed to the movable jaw and which ride along grooves formed in the vertical connecting arm. The upper arm is aligned with the lower arm, and has a threaded opening for receiving a correspondingly threaded hydraulic ram in an orientation such that the ram forces the movable jaw downwardly towards the stationary jaw. The movable jaw has two receptacles each disposed to receive a ram which is employed to spread the vehicle body. The two receptacles provide a selection of positions for the ram which spreads the vehicle body.

Abstract: A waste water filter comprises a shield comprising a vertical peripheral wall defining a shield interior. The shield further includes an inlet for the entry of unfiltered wastewater into the shield interior. A shield filter element is disposed within the shield interior. The shield filter element includes at least one filter surface having filter surface openings for the passage of relatively clear water while restricting the passage of solids larger than the openings. The shield filter element, when disposed within the shield, separates the shield interior into first and second interior locations. Unfiltered or partially filtered waste water in the first interior location is separated from filtered waste water in the second location by the shield filter element. The shield filter element is removable from the shield. Unfiltered or partially filtered waste water entering the shield interior after shield filter element removal will enter the first and second interior locations within the shield.

Abstract: A water lift generator system for generating electricity by a water system propelled by the force of water cycling through the system. A multi-chamber water lift system includes an down cycle converting the potential energy of water traveling downward through a down tube and out a nozzle or spout turned tangential to the main chamber to cause the chamber to rotate. The rotation of the system runs an up—cycle having several tee shaped tubes which operate to lift water from one chamber to the next higher chamber. The topmost chamber has an additional tee tube connecting the inner chamber with the down tube to complete the cycle. A water supply may be provided at the base of the machine to provide a closed cycle.

Abstract: A pre-milled window casing on a casing string for allowing a cutting tool inserted into said will to contact the earth through said hole provided in said casing. Portions of a casing section along a casing string have been removed to allow drilling outwardly from the casing string at desired depths along the well. Orientation tools are provided to properly orient the window in the direction of drilling. A whip stock with an orientation nipple is inserted and mated with an orientation slot contained in an orientation sub portion of the casing string to align the whipstock with the window. A drilling tool inserted through the casing is redirected by an upper slanted face of the whipstock through the window where a hole can be bored through the earth to a gas deposit.

Abstract: A sling chair having side rails which connect to a cross member spanning the side rails. Each side rail has an extension bearing a socket which accepts insertion of one end of the cross member. The chair has a fabric seating member retained conventionally to the side rails. The cross member and side rails provide both a structural frame for the sling chair as well as a frame for the fabric seating member. The novel construction reduces the traditional redundant separate chair and sling frames to one frame.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for organizing large amounts of photographs and for readily identifying storage volumes and their contents. Multiple binders are used in a series to store photographs. Each binder has photograph-receiving sheets for storing the photos to be viewed. Each binder in the series has information pertaining to the yearly span, date, family surname, subject matter, or other information to identify the material in the particular binder and in the series of binders to index the information into a readily usable form. Rapid increases in efficiency of indexing and usefulness of the photo albums is achieved by the orderly attachment of information to the pictures, binders, and series.

Abstract: A device for dislodging and removing mucositys from the nostril of the user. The device consists of an elongated body made of waxed paper or twisted paper or similar material. The central portion is padded and the two distal ends also have discrete padded areas. The device in use is folded over to present a doubled-over padded section of considerable thickness. The two ends have slightly raised loops (angled above the longitudinal axis) to form padded scoops. The scoops may be hollow to form an eyelet or may be closed to form pads or spoons.

Abstract: An apparatus (or a multitude of apparati) for modeling the solution (or the results) of a set of differential equations including single differential equations comprising fluid circuits having reservoir units (RUs) of various shapes to store and release fluids and friction units (FUs) to resist (in a linear or nonlinear manner) the flow of fluids. The fluid circuits can be arranged in series, parallel, loop or combinations thereof forming a system defined by a set of linear, nonlinear or combination thereof of differential equations. The system is under various forcing function where the forcing functions can comprise continuous, discontinuous, constant, variable, periodic flow and potential heads applied at least to one reservoir units (RU). The inputs results in outputs in all reservoir units (RUs) and friction units (FUs) and the outputs are monitored and are solutions to the set of differential equations defining the system.

Abstract: Birthwear is provided comprising a top (shirt) and a bottom (pants) wherein the bottom has a front cloth layer and back cloth layer and an inner (crouch) seam (inseam) having a plurality of releasably coupled elements (snaps) releasably attaching the front layer to the back layer. The top also preferably has a pocket on the front layer containing a hole for insertion of monitoring wires. The top preferably has an upper seam which runs along the shoulder and arms of the garment which has a plurality of coupling elements (snaps) for releasably coupling the upper end of a front layer of the shirt with a upper end of a back layer of the shirt. The shirt preferably also has a back seam which runs from the neck of the shirt to the waist of the shirt along the center of the back providing the back with two back portions which are releasably coupled with coupling elements (snaps) for permitting selective access to the back of the wearer.

Abstract: An in-line skate having tapered, metallic wheels for skating on ice surfaces. The skate has in-line wheels which are made of metal and taper from an inner main body to an outer edge. The tapered wheels contact the ice and provide a low rolling resistance in a forward direction to facilitate high speed skating and provide in the same surface an edge which has a high friction coefficient when the contact with the ice surface is oblique to the forward direction allowing a skate to push off with the wheels oblique to the line of travel and glide along the line of travel.

Abstract: A method and device for activating olfactory senses by drawing air and air-born aroma across the olfactory nerves. Creating airflow to activate olfactory sensation by pulling air and aromas over the olfactory nerves is accomplished by drawing air out throw a patient's mouth. Since the oral cavity and the nasal cavity are connected, this effectively draws air through the a person's nose in a manner simulative of natural breathing. A device has a mouthpiece with an air conduit therethrough, and a mechanism for drawing air through the mouthpiece. The mechanism may be an impeller driven by a motor, which may be locally powered by batteries. A filter may be provided in the mouthpiece or interposed between the mouthpiece and the air drawing mechanism to catch saliva drawn through the mouthpiece. The method and device allows patients with insufficient airflow, such as due to a tracheotomy, to experience olfactory sensations. These sensations, namely smell and taste, improve appetite and overall quality of life.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reliably collecting blood from the umbilical cord of a newborn infant having a funnel having multiple spouts for simultaneously filling a plurality of test tubes. A funnel having a number of spouts on its lower end below a central, tapered receiving chamber is provided to collect blood from an umbilical cord or other blood source held over the wide mouthed funnel. A number of test tubes for transporting the blood to various labs or testing facilities are insertable over the ends of the spouts below the funnel to easily and directly pour the blood from the umbilical cord through the funnel to the test tubes. The spouts may have a tapered surface, an elastomeric surface, or appropriately sized to securely receive the test tubes.

Abstract: A utility device useful for cleaning mountain bikes or other similar items which may get muddy or dirty at a location remote from the user's home. The cleaning device has a water pump which can selectively be connected through a needle valve to a chamber containing degreaser or soaps or similar material. An air compressor is also provided to supply compressed air for filling bike tires or spraying compressed air. A vacuum motor can be provided also to provide a vacuum function along with the sprayer portion of the device. An electrical outlet provided on the device can be used to power small dc utilities when the cleaning device is plugged into a car or similar vehicle through the cigarette lighter adapter. An override switch prevents the electrical outlet from powering devices while the air compressor or pump is being used. A utility case made of neoprene or similar material provides pockets for tools or hoses for use with the other devices.

Abstract: A cargo carrier for attaching behind a vehicle to transport cargo, bicycles or the like, and which can easily be disassembled to a compact size. The cargo carrier is formed by a main support bar, and multiple top support rods and securing braces and fixed by two end pieces to form a platform for transporting cargo. A bicycle attachment can be secured to the cargo carrier to transport both cargo and bikes. Mud flaps and supplemental lighting can also be added, without the need for tools or complex accessories. Picnic table legs can be secured to a bottom portion of the carrier to form a picnic table from the carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure eye patch in which an inner membrane is positioned over the patient's eye and fixed thereto by means of adhesive on its inner side with an outer membrane which is superimposed over the inner membrane, thus forming a cavity that is interposed between the outer membrane and the inner membrane. There is an elongated longitudinal slit in the outer membrane which allows the outer membrane to be opened to allow access to the cavity. Cushioning material such as sterile gauze may be inserted into the cavity through this opening. Alternatively, a cooling or heating material may also be emplaced in the cavity. Instead of the elongated slit there may be a partial peripheral opening between the front and rear membranes to allow access to the cavity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provides for decontamination of soil from contaminates such as polychlorinated biphenyls. The method involves (a) admixing a short chain alcohol and a ethoxylated alcohol to provide a solvent composition, (b) admixing the solvent composition with the contaminated soil to extract the contaminant from the soil into the solvent to form contaminated solvent, (c) separating the soil from the contaminated solvent, (d) washing of the decontaminated soil with water to remove residual solvent from the soil, and (e) distillation of the contaminated solvent to separate the reusable short chain alcohol as a light fraction from a heavy fraction containing the ethoxylated alcohol and the contaminant.