Abstract: An environmentally safe process for pre-cleaning, sterilizing, preserving, and enhancing performance characteristics of materials used in critical environments with stringent end-product cleanliness and sterilization requirements in a single process using high energy dense fluids. One or more dense fluids are mixed with one or more chemical agents and are simultaneously subjected to a non-uniform electrostatic field and high powered acoustic radiation to remove, in a process called acoustic-electroextraction, deeply recessed contaminants from internal and external surfaces of intricately arranged or formulated materials such as biomaterials, surgical tools, or dental implants. Subsequently, the cleaned materials are than subjected to a high energy dense fluid oxidizing environment to provide for deep material penetration and sterilization and removal of biological contaminants.

Abstract: A holder is disclosed herein for rotatably supporting a spool whereby a supply of fishing line is carried on the spool with a lead length of line extending from the spool to a fishing pole mounted fishing reel. The holder includes a substantially U-shaped bracket with a cross member integrally supporting a pair of spaced-apart upright plates for carrying a spool support shaft about which the spool rotates during a line dispensing procedure. The shaft includes a friction adjustment mechanism for adjusting tension on the spool to control speed spool rotation. Mounting devices are disposed on the cross member for releasably securing the bracket to a stabilizing support for such a table.

Abstract: A flexible shield is disclosed herein having an open-ended pouch for covering certain soft tissue areas of a person undergoing a tanning procedure on a conventional tanning couch or bed. The shield is composed of a layered construction with an interlayer composed of a vinyl impregnated with lead particles and an outer layer of a covering cloth. An inner layer is of cushion material adapted to contact the soft tissue body area of the user. The pouch may include a slit so that the layered construction may be overlapped to accommodate size or area intended to be covered. A hook and pile closure serves as a detachable fastener for retaining the pouch in its operative position. The shield may be used by men or women.

Abstract: A holder in the configuration of a book is disclosed herein for storing a variety of recorded and printed material such as compact discs, laser discs, cassettes, pictorial and message displays, etc. The holder includes an elongated spine integrally formed with foldable flaps on opposite edges of the spine. Each flap includes pockets for insertably receiving the recorded and printed material and is conformal in shape and size with the same.

Abstract: A mount or stand-off device is disclosed herein constituting load carriers interposed between a load carrying rack and the longitudinal slats affixed to the roof of a motor vehicle. Two pairs of mounts are securely bolted to the longitudinal slats which conform to the vehicle and determine the load carrier's crossbar position. The existing vehicle roof slats that are utilized extend generally longitudinally on the vehicle and are of an integral part of the vehicle's horizontal surface.

Abstract: A pressurized dispenser is disclosed herein having a container housing a quantity of drywall texture material mixed with a binder and a carrier such as aerosol. A manual pump or spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the drywall texture material onto a prepared patch which is a drywall sheet so as to match and blend in with the surrounding surface area to provide continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.

Abstract: A water leakage detector is disclosed herein sensitive to the presence of moisture, having an elongated sensor strip comprising a pair of conductors separated by insulation. Each conductor includes an electrode coupling with a wire lead extending via a cable to an electrical plug. A circuit housing is provided having an audible alarm operably connected to an electrical socket adapted to detachably connect with the plug. A low voltage battery and auxiliary output socket are carried on the housing and connected with the alarm and the first mentioned socket whereby the presence of moisture across the pair of sensor conductors activates the alarm. A battery test pair of electrodes is provided to manually test battery condition.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed herein for extracting a flavor from a natural leaf, powder of the like, such as tea leaves into a heated substance as a carrier such as a quantity of water. The apparatus employs a container with a heater for the water which will controllably bring the water to a boil. A tank is submerged in the water and includes a perforated strainer holding a quantity of loose tea leaves for wetting by the surrounding water. A dispensing nozzle is included, having a supply line from the water and a second supply line from the tea leaf tank. A valve arrangement selectively combines the supply lines to produce a desired flavor strength of the dispensed flavored liquid. A manually operable valve selectively intercommunicates the boiled water with the tea leaf tank and controls regulate the heater and temperature.

Abstract: A strainer for liquids such as paint is disclosed herein having a collection bucket or pail which includes a circular opening defined by a lip. An intermediate retaining member is removably supported on the pail lip and detachably supports a strainer bag or meshed sheet across its circular opening to filter the liquid poured into the bag. A retainer member detachably fits over the edge marginal region of the filter bag to retain the bag in its supported position on the intermediate member. This latter member includes a cut-out opening adjacent to the pail lip for conducting a spray gun attachment or hose.

Abstract: A frame is disclosed herein for maintaining the entrance leading into the interior of a bag fully open which has an elongated linear base with a curved member carried between its opposite ends. The ends of both the base and member are joined by an elbow fitting while the member is divided into two portions selectively joined at opposing ends by a friction clamp or the like. The frame is inserted into the mouth of a trash bag and the curved member secured to provide a rigid frame separating the edge marginal region of the bag wall defining the entrance.

Abstract: A rake is disclosed herein for smoothing and contouring sand which includes an elongated base having a centrally located handle normal to the base and a plurality of rake teeth in a row outwardly projecting from the base in a staggered relationship from one end of the base to its other end. The base is provided with a smoothing groove adjacent to the row of teeth between the opposite base ends and the base is reinforced at the socket receiving the end of the handle.

Abstract: A fabric or leather backing is employed for mounting and supporting a three-dimensional decoration composed of material such as Latex, plastic, rubber or the like. The decoration terminates at its backside of rear with a continuous edge on which an attachment flange is provided followed by placing a first bead of flowable, bondable or adhesive material thereon optionally followed by placing a second bead when the first bead has somewhat cured. The first and/or second bead is impregnated into the fabric or leather backing. Curing occurs within a specified period of time at a specified temperature range. Bonding of the decoration is complete after adhesive curing.For vinyl or other plastic material, no adhesive is used. The plastic material that the decoration is made of becomes the adhesive through a melting process. The melting point of vinyl and many other plastics are less than the burning or damaging point of the material a garment is made of such as cotton.

Abstract: A cover for a truck bed is disclosed herein having a base secured to the edge of the truck bed which includes a pair of side bars connected at their ends by front and rear bars. A flexible sheet of cover material is detachably connected to the respective bars by fasteners cooperatively aligned and placed about the peripheral edge marginal region of the cover and the respective bars. The base is releasably carried on the truck bed by clamps, latches or the like.

Abstract: A cutting implement of the scissors type is disclosed herein having a pair of elongated shanks pivoted together midway between their opposite ends so that opposing cutting edges converge together as the shanks are closed towards one another. The cutting edges are carried on an exposed edge marginal region of replaceable blades insertably disposed into open receptacles on the respective shanks. Each shank receptacle is defined by sloping surfaces at the opposite ends of each receptacle and a pair of posts is provided in spaced relationship between the opposite opening ends. The blade is formed with a plurality of recesses along the edge opposite to the cutting edge leading into longitudinal slots whereby the shank posts are indexed or registered with the blade recesses for snap-lock retention therewith into the slots.