Abstract: A “Y” shaped tubular apparatus with each of the three arms of the apparatus containing a flexible member. The apparatus is both extendable in width and length with each arm rotatably adjustable and affixed at two ends with adjustable cuffs for securing the apparatus to the user at the ankles. One end of the extendable arm is capable of quick adaptation to a variety of intravaginal appliances. In use, the apparatus is attached to the user's ankles via the adjustable cuffs, and is adjusted to the most comfortable position in a sitting or prone position. The user may then attach the intravaginal appliance of choice. Once insertion of the appliance is made, the user manipulates the apparatus by movement of the user's hips and buttocks in a natural rhythmic manner without the use of hands.

Abstract: An autonomous down hole survey tool and method for determining deviation angles of a well bore while tripping. The instrument package assembly is carried in a commercially available running gear and utilizes a low voltage solid state electronic apparatus in cooperation with a method for detecting and correlating desired measurements such as pitch, roll, azimuth and temperature taken from a bored hole in an autonomous manner and electronically recovering such data from the instrument upon its return to the surface. The apparatus includes electronic measurement sensing circuitry that includes a compass/magnetometer utilizing a tilt compensated linear/compass, dual axis tilt system, housed in a high tensile strength non-metallic casing sleeve with a self centering capability. The system further includes electronic communications programming and retrieval cabling and a portable computer processor unit.

Abstract: A deadbolt latch body externally mounted to an interior door encasement by an unconventional method. The latch assembly, including a slotted receiver member fastened to a hinged door adjacent the latch, includes a crank-shaped shot bolt carried by the latch body for engagement with the slotted receiver. The latch bolt has al least two biased indented positions. The latch assembly may include a more secure dead bolt striker plate for existing internal dead bolts that provides even greater security when the striker plate is extended from between the door and the casement and secured between the security door latch body and the door casing. A unique mounting is provided for the latch body by providing a threaded mounting stud extending from the interior located latch body through the door encasement and retained exteriorly by a recessed threaded collar.

Abstract: A screen table and tong assembly whereby a sand screen table structure adaptable to a rotary table is used to capture and suspend sand screen subsections within the well bore is further adapted to include a pair of articulated opposing manual tong assemblies. The tong assemblies are pivotal and transversely positionable relative to the screen table. Provisions are made for adapting a slip set in cooperation with said screen table and tong assembly for capturing and supporting wash pipe within the sand screen subsections. Additional adaptations include a custom spinner tong assembly for rotating the sand screen tubular subsections and wash pipe sections.

Abstract: A bulk bag-filling machine with a traversing strap latching and traversing filler spout mechanisms. The strap latch mechanisms and the filler spout may be moved independently or in unison forwardly towards the front or forward most edge of the filling station, thereby permitting the operator of the filling apparatus to easily and safely suspend the heavy bulk bag's strap loops on the four strap latches and make the filler neck connection to the filling spout prior to traversing the strap latches and filler neck to their rearmost position, thereby positioning the bag for filling. Boxes may also be utilized by the adaptation of transfer tables in which case the strap latches are not required.

Abstract: An electrically operated, compact, loader apparatus adaptable to a vehicle such as a truck bed of a cargo rack of an ATV, including a self deploying and recovery load platform and a folding telescopic mast that lies flat on the cargo rack of a truck bed or ATV allowing other cargo to be carried on top of the loader.

Abstract: A heavy duty, locked, tubular quick coupling used for coupling oil and gas well tubing or pipe joints, thus allowing long strings of pipe and tube joints subsequently connected to at least one such quick coupled joint to be lifted as a string, thereby applying tensile loading to the quick coupled joints. Both interior and exterior locking arrangements for the locked quick coupling are disclosed which utilize twist-locking elements secured in position by a locking washer and cap nut. Arrangements are also disclosed illustrating how the locking couplings are used for fast setup of wire-line riser strings utilizing multiple specialty subs and valve assemblies.

Abstract: A quick-coupling union for oil and gas tubular members that provides a more stable joint connection, a redundant seal arrangement, and a method for pressure testing the seals. The union and sealing arrangement includes an elongated tubular receiving member, further including a central longitudinal cavity therein for receiving an elongated tubular insertion member and an external port in communication with the cavity, at least two sealing members located within the cavity defined by the insertion and receiving members and the dual seals being capable of providing a positive seal between the insertion member and the receiving member the union, further including a nut slidable upon the insertion member for threadably locking the insertion member relative to the receiving member, the sealing members being spaced apart in a manner whereby the external port is interposed between the dual sealing members when the union is fully engaged, thus defining a means for applying a pressure there upon.

Abstract: A laser alignment tool used in directional drilling operations for aligning, and marking the mule-shoe sub relative to the setting of an adjustable, bent housing, drilling motor assembly. A mark is produced as a result of a laser transmitter, located on the drill motor projecting a light beam upwards externally along the drill string, striking a photosensitive paper target or reflected onto a photosensitive paste or film located on the mule-shoe sub. The mark is then used as a reference point for orienting the internal keyed sleeve of the mule-shoe sub after the laser transmitter has been removed.

Abstract: An improved protective shield for attachment to the A-arms of an ATV for preventing the intrusion of debris that may damage the suspension or CV joint. The improvements enhance the shield's ability to reduce debris build up and to be more easily cleaned by suspending the shield below the suspension members and providing washout and drainage holes.

Abstract: A windshield wiper blade attachment with pressurized inflatable scrubbing member. The scrubbing member includes a sustained fluid release delivery system for dispersing a solvent through a polymer matrix or mixed fiber composite material. The scrubbing member further includes a polymeric abrasive textured surface element that aids in effectively scrubbing the windshield. Pressurization of the scrubber is achieved with fluid from the vehicle pressure washer system. System fluid pressure inflates the member in a manner whereby, when it contacts the windshield, the wiper blade is displaced until such time as the scrubbing member loses sufficient fluid by seepage to allow the wiper blade to again make contact with the windshield.

Abstract: A portable work platform or basket adaptable to wellhead valve flanges at a point above the blowout preventors thereby providing 360-degree personnel access to the wellhead during work-over and snubbing operations. The platform includes handrails, kick plates and an assortment of pipe flange adaptors for coupling to a variety of wellhead configurations. The platform further includes a pivotal arm for attaching a retractable personnel tether reel or a pulley block for a wench cable.

Abstract: The present invention, is a new design for a woodwind musical instrument mouthpiece capable of harmonic vibration. The mouthpiece is fitted with an interchangeable tone-altering member including an interchangeable secondary reed having a wave form which vibrates inside the tone chamber of the vibratable mouthpiece for the purpose of adding intensity and character to the tone quality when the mouthpiece is played with an associated appropriate musical instrument the secondary reed includes on one end thereof a wedge-shaped member which alters the size of the tone chamber and, thereby, further changes the tone produced by the instrument.

Abstract: A head sprocket assembly and sprocketless tail roller assembly for a pontoon track drive system wherein the sprocket assembly and tail roller is fitted with a plurality of support rings for straightening the track's elongated cleats attached to a plurality of chains passing lengthwise around the pontoons.

Abstract: A leaf vacuum and mulching implement for attachment by three-point-hitch to a farm tractor and driven by mechanical connection to the tractor's power tack-off unit (PTO). The implement utilizes a broad vacuum deck having polymeric skirts in near proximity with the ground and a floating three-point-hitch system for lifting the vacuum deck and allowing it to follow the ground contour. High velocity fans blow debris collected by the vacuum deck to a unique, rotating, multifaceted, conical shredding rotor prior to directional dispersion.

Abstract: An inlet/outlet, rotomolded, flexible containment fitting for polyolefin double wall vessels attachable externally to a vessel's outer, sidewall. The molded flexible containment fitting having a corrugated wall portion and circular flanges at each end, one of which is attached to the outside of the containment vessel with the opposite flange having a pipe member extending internally through the fitting a pipe flange attached externally to the inner vessel wall thereby providing compensation for deflection, alignment, expansion and contraction of the inner vessel relative to the external containment vessel while still maintaining a secure fluid conduit through both the inner and outer vessel walls.