Abstract: A notebook type investor document carrying folder, for an investor to organize, file, keep and carry a variety of financial documents needed in investment decision making, accounting and counseling, having three folding sections with flip-up pocket pages attached to each of the outer section interior surfaces, with labels for various categories of documents, and another labelled folder for account statements attached to the interior surface of the central section. The exterior surface of the device bears upon the front cover and spine the printed name of the financial institution which provides the device to customers, and a transparent business card pocket. The investment year may also be printed upon the spine.

Abstract: Electrode apparatus for increasing the charge state of aerosol particulates entrained in a flowing gas, such as smoke particles in effluent emitted from a power plant, so as to improve the collection efficiency of conventional electrostatic precipitation apparatus. A corona-generating high voltage electrode is located immediately downstream in the gas flow from a region of mechanically constricted high velocity gas flow, and generates molecular gas ions, some of which attach to and charge aerosol particulates near the corona-generating electrode, and the remainder of which are swept up by the gas as they attempt to move upstream from the electrode into a region of rapidly decreasing field strength and increasing gas flow velocity. Moving downstream from the corona-generating electrode, the molecular ions contribute to further charging of the aerosol particulates through space charge effects, including field effect and diffusion charging.

Abstract: Device for carrying a bicycle in the back of a pickup truck, having an adjustable length base which may be clamped to the bed flanges of pickup trucks of varying width; a support tube pivotally mounted to the middle portion of the base; and a bike holder assembly attached to the upper end of the support tube, which assembly may be used to adjustably clamp the handlebar of the bicycle to handlebar rest plate which is part of the assembly. The bike holder assembly includes a slide bar having a cross bar on which two handelbar clamps are mounted, and a mechanism for adjustably moving the slide bar so as to move the handlebar clamps to clamp the bicycle handlebar against the handelbar rest plate.

Abstract: A device for carrying personal articles below the seat of a wheelchair, which may easily be attached to the underframe of the wheelchair, and is adjustable to fit the frames of wheelchairs of varying sizes. An array of cross-linked cloth strips is equipped with spaced velcro fasteners to allow ready attachment to the frames of wheelchairs of varying width. A vertical security barrier of cross-linked strips at the rear of the carrying platform prevents dropping of articles from the rear when the wheelchair is inclined upward as in ascending a wheelchair ramp.

Abstract: A clutch/brake system for a manual transmission motor vehicle, having an additional brake master cylinder attached to the conventional clutch master cylinder, and associated hydraulic lines and valves whereby depression of the clutch pedal first causes disengagement of the clutch, and then causes engagement of the brakes through engagement of the additional brake master cylinder. The system is particularly useful when starting a vehicle on an upward incline, to allow the operator to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when one foot must be on the clutch pedal while the other is on the accelerator pedal. The system is also useful in the event that a sudden stop is necessary while the operator is using the clutch pedal for frequent gear shifting, as in heavy traffic.

Abstract: A disposable kitty litter tent with a moisture-resistant cardboard base and a paper tent which may be folded flat against the base for shipment and sale, which also performs deodorizing and flea repellant functions, by use of a thin layer of cedar sawdust secured to the inner walls of the tent by the mild adhesive. The cedar sawdust deodorizes the kitty litter tent against odors generated by cat wastes. The cedar sawdust also gradually rubs off against the cat's fur as the cat moves within the tent, particularly when the cat turns around to exit the single opening in one end of the tent, so that the cat receives a flea repellant benefit even when away from the tent, from the thin layer of cedar sawdust which accumulates upon its fur.

Abstract: An alarm system for warning of a creosote chimney fire hazard, having both means to produce a visible alarm when the creosote temperature is nearing the creosote flash point, and means to produce an audible alarm when light from actual ignition of a creosote fire is detected. The invention also provides means to discriminate against detection of wood fire light, to minimize false alarms.

Abstract: An anti-kickback safety structure comprising both a pivoting guard over the cutting chain and a pivotable, lockable support lever projecting to the rear from the chain saw housing, having a strap and belt for securing the support lever to the forearm of the operator. The support lever automatically provides a counter-torque to restrain a kickback when the cutting chain encounters a knot or other hard object when cutting wood, and also facilitates one-handed support of the chain saw by automatically countering the torque exerted by the weight of the chain saw.

Abstract: A device for securing a flexible hose leading from a recreational vehicle sewage holding tank, to the inlet of a campground sewer pipe, and for closing off the inlet of the sewer pipe when not in use. A cylindrical base is permanently bonded to the top of the sewer pipe. A stopper-pin assembly, connected to the base by a light chain, has a stopper which is inserted in the base to close off the pipe inlet when the pipe is not in use, and a pin which is used to secure the flexible hose to the base, by insertion of the pin through two holes in the base so oriented as to allow the pin to pass between adjacent corrugations on the outer wall of the flexible hose.

Abstract: A hydraulically operated trailer for transporting heavy equipment to a remote operational site, and for lowering the trailer platform and equipment to ground level for operation. A plurality of hydraulic jack assemblies raise or lower the trailer platform. The trailer has a hydraulically operated rear truck dolly which is moved within a track-lined guideway by a push-pull hydraulic ram, so as to be readily moved from under the trailer platform for lowering of the platform. The truck dolly remains pivotally attached to the trailer platform when the same is lowered to ground level.

Abstract: An automatic fire extinguisher and alarm apparatus, particularly suitable for use with waste receptacles, which discharges fire extinguisher fluid when exposed to a fire and sounds an audible alarm. Fire extinguisher fluid is quickly discharged from a reservoir onto the fire when heat from the fire melts a fusible alloy plug. A second reservoir contains a partially gaseous alarm agent, and is connected through a valve to a vibrating diaphragm gas horn. The valve stem is connected to a diaphragm separating the two reservoirs. When pressure is lost in the first reservoir upon discharge of the fire extinguisher fluid, the pressure of the alarm agent in the second reservoir moves the diaphragm and valve stem and opens the valve, allowing alarm agent to be discharged through the gas horn, raising an audible alarm.

Abstract: A tone discrimination circuit for use with audible smoke or fire detectors or similar audible devices, which automatically emits an output electronic alarm signal, for notification of persons at remote locations, upon input of a proper audio tone from the smoke detector or other audible device. The circuit contains in series a microphone, a two stage audio amplifier, a frequency detector, and a time discrimination circuit. The circuit emits an output electronic alarm signal if and only if the audio input signal has sufficient amplitude, the desired frequency, and the desired duration. In the preferred embodiment the duration must be 20 seconds or longer, though the circuit allows the audio input to cease for a period less than 0.25 seconds, without loss of the output signal. The timing periods are adjustable.

Abstract: Safety ski binding for use in both downhill and cross-country skiing. A conventional 3-pin 75 mm. toe binding is mounted on a front base plate which is rotatable during downhill skiing, but is locked against rotation for cross-country skiing. The rear binding assembly employs a reversed Cubco toe binding used as a heel binding, which is locked to a heel latch assembly during downhill skiing, the heel latch being unlocked during cross-country skiing. In downhill skiing a safety release occurs by overcoming the spring compression of the Cubco binding, and such release is facilitated by the rotation of the ski boot about the axis of the front base plate. During cross-country skiing the heel latch is unlocked, and the heel of the ski boot is free to move vertically above the ski.

Abstract: A quick closing gate, formed of uniformly spaced horizontal bars slidably engaged within a gate track of two sections joined at an acute angle close to ninety degrees, said gate track being rotatable so as to be easily rotated from a position in which gravity maintains the gate in a stable open position, to a position in which gravity acts to close the gate. Quick closure of the gate is facilitated by compressed springs in one embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: A women's protective key ring, intended for carrying keys and for use for defensive purposes in the event of an unexpected attack, having a handle which can be grasped with the entire hand of the owner, and an ornament-striker attached to the handle so as to cover the front of the owner's fist when the handle is grasped.

Abstract: A tank for transporting liquids, having a baffle system for control of liquid surges produced by acceleration of the tank in transit. Large cylindrical hollow baffles, parallel to the longitudinal tank axis, are mounted between transverse support partitions, the entire assembly being rigidly attached to the walls of the tank vessel. Small relief holes in the cylindrical baffles allow the liquid level in the baffles to change as the tank is filled or drained. Transverse liquid surges are controlled by the cylindrical baffles, which prevent surging of the liquid contained within the baffles, while deflecting and dissipating wave motion and surges of liquid outside the baffles. Longitudinal surges are controlled by the transverse support partitions.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the spraying of water or other fluid from a tank truck or other reservoir. A plurality of valves may be turned on with a single pump and individually turned off as desired during spraying operations, by the application of air pressure to control lines leading to the individual valves. The spray valves are individually adjustable for control of the flow rate, direction and pattern of spraying, and are so constructed as to minimize malfunctions from jamming of the valve mechanism experienced with other valves while spraying in a sandy environment.