Abstract: An antiseptic toothpick is disclosed. A case contains a hollow cylinder. The cylinder and case are threadably engaged to give controllable telescopic action. The hollow cylinder is capable of containing antiseptic liquid and has a wick at its top. A toothpick is fastened to the inside base end of the case and extends longitudinally into and through said hollow cylinder, its liquid and its wick. Through telescopic action, the hollow cylinder is retracted into the case, exposing the toothpick for use. When the telescoping action is reversed, the wick may be used to clean teeth and gums with the antiseptic liquid because the toothpick is retracted.

Abstract: A computer read-out book stand is disclosed. The stand has a rectangular base with a rectangular book support adjustably attached at the base's midpoint. The book support is angularly elevated by a set of elevators of graduated heights. A retaining means on the book support's distal end connects a selected elevator to the book support. L-shaped posts fastened to the book support, and parallel to its sides, receive the slotted ends of book spine holders so that the book remains in place, resting on the book support at the desired angle.

Abstract: A total fence system for wire mesh fences is disclosed. An angle iron post which may serve as a gate, terminal or corner post is utilized. The post includes staples, preferably stamped out lancings which accommodate a slide-in tension bar. The tension bar is inserted intermittently in the wire mesh lancings where it is held fast. A post cap, preferably with slots to accommodate the tension bar ends and which also includes apertures for a top rail, is also disclosed. A unique channeled slug connector is utilized to connect top rail and line post by sliding part of the slug into a slotted top rail and allowing the other part to drop into the hollow line post. Further embodiments adapt the fence system to industrial applications where, for example, barbed wire is an included feature.

Abstract: A coin counting device is disclosed. The device has a base sized to receive the open bottom of a coin sorter. The base's top has vertical compartments (open at their ends) aligned with similarly sized compartments in the coin sorter. Coin receiving tubes, open at one end and placed in the compartments, extend through the base's top into the sorter. Tubes are sized to receive coins of given denominations in amounts needed to fill standard coin wrappers for that denomination. The base also includes tube retainers to keep the tubes in their compartments and a locking bar and a U-shaped encasement to lock all tubes within the base. When the tube retainers and lock are removed, a tube drops through the base's bottom. An open end of a filled coin receiving tube is placed in a compatibly sized aid which is lined with a standard coin wrapping paper. Stacked coins are then emptied from their tube into the wrapper.

Abstract: A device for use in attaching a dental prosthesis to a tooth, comprising cooperating male and female portions having a base and a head, respectively, for attachment to and between the dental prosthesis and the tooth, and a post assembly forming part of the male portion and comprising a base member adapted for attachment to the base of the male portion and having an aperture extending through central portions thereof, a stud extending through the aperture of the base member and having one end which is rotatingly associated with the base member, an engagement member attached to another end of the stud and adapted for engagement with a retention device associated with the female portion, and a resilient washer surrounding the stud and separating the base member from the engagement member. Also, a method for attaching a dental prosthesis to a tooth.

Abstract: A device to increase the user's gripping power and weight training level on isometric weight training equipment is disclosed. An inverted U-shaped cradle is placed over the bar of the weight equipment and the user's hand grips the outside surface of the grip. An endless belt attached to the bottom edge of the grip through a slot passes behind the user's wrist to provide reinforcement and increase the hand and finger's grip. The interior and exterior cradle surfaces may be covered with a friction enhancing material which also cushions the contact surfaces of the user's hands.

Abstract: A pretreatment process to remove entrapped air from liquid polyester blends intended as the matrix of cast marble is disclosed. The formulated blend is subjected to a simultaneous evacuating, vibrating and shearing step which is critical within broad parameters. The thus treated blend, after casting, will be non-porous in cross section, thereby making it suitable for countertops and other parts which must be field cut to specifications.

Abstract: A compactor for use in compacting the backfill in trenches is disclosed. A rigid ramp, the width of a trench, has an angular foot and is fitted with vibratory plates. The device is placed in a trench, backfill is loaded into the trench from behind the ramp, and the ramp vibrated to compact the fill across the entire width, depth and length of the ramp in a continuous operation. The device may be reinforced, if required, and also includes a supplemental weight distributor fastened above its vibratory plates.

Abstract: A device for lifting objects with an annular opening is disclosed. A handle mounted within a housing is linked to legs. When the handle is moved vertically up or down, the legs are extended or retracted. A locking mechanism provides a means to maintain the legs in a retracted position for easy insertion into the annular opening.

Abstract: A sportsman's portable roof designed to be fastened to an extraneous support such as a tree trunk is disclosed. A fabric covered rib structure with a semi-eliptical opening in its cover is fastened to a support as by ties joined to the edges of the semi-eliptical opening. The device itself is held upright by fastening either its top cap or a handle attached to a shaft to the tree trunk with a belt and a hand screw. In use, the hunter is protected from the elements 360 degrees around the tree while having both hands free to practice his sport.

Abstract: A clot preventing invalid chair and attachments is disclosed in which a box-like single, open top foot enclosure is utilized to support both feet of a seated person. The enclosure attaches to the front and back chair legs in such a manner that it may be adjustable in both the horizontal and vertical planes and also pivot at the ankle to provide maximum comfort and adaptability. The box shoe structure prevents the patient's body from sliding forward and out of the chair, and also enables the patient's legs to be raised to prevent blood clots from forming, a condition prevalent in immobilized geriatric patients.One embodiment contemplates telescoping braces to allow retraction of the foot rest and a second embodiment combines both the telescoping brace with a pivoting brace to permit the foot enclosure to be retracted and stored under the chair seat.

Abstract: A collapsible arrow rest attached at the handle of a recurve, compound, or the like, archery bow is disclosed. Action of the arrow rest is determined by an elastic cord from the arrow rest to the bow string. An elevation adjusting device is attached to a bracket supporting an arrows rest arm so as to vary the amount of upward pivot of the arrow rest arm with the same amount of draw. Drawing the bow string causes the concave, notched receiving arm to pivot upward, forming an arrow rest. Release of the bow string collapses the receiving arm, allowing an unobstructed flight path for the arrow's shaft and fletching. The arrow rest has lateral and elevation adjustments for desired flight trajectory.

Abstract: A universal costume mask armature is disclosed in which a rigid, preferably lattice, infrastructure including skull-shaped cranium and face portion is utilized. The face portion is preferably generally flattened and includes a pair of eye ports. A nose plate between the eye ports forms a continuation of the face and serves to receive and support nose features of a mask mounted on the armature. The face portion also includes a maxilary plate located below the nose plate to receive and support upper lip features of a mask. Use of this armature will enable a very wide range and variety of masks to be interchanged because the construction of the face portion of the armature is designed to support unlimited combinations of nose, eyebrows, beak, etc. without regard to their weight or size.

Abstract: A top grill converter for a conventional outdoor electric or gas-fired grill is disclosed. The converter is a cartridge having side, front and back walls, a foraminous floor and a roof-forming undulated heat shield. Contained within the cartridge are preferentially regulated heating elements and heat transferring rocks. Means are provided for suspending the cartridge inside the lid of a conventional outdoor cooker and other means are shown for holding the cartridge level within the lid when the lid is raised and lowered. In use, food will be placed on a grill and the converter will be lowered over the food to cook it. Because the flame is above the food, grease and liquid secretions from the food will not catch on fire and "flare-ups" are eliminated.

Abstract: A chain saw safety improvement is disclosed. Enclosed in a hollow guide bar is a link positioning device which moves the links on the chain into a cutting or safety position. This device is spring tensioned and normally in the safety position. The chain links themselves are pivotable and scythe-shaped, the tips acting as safety tails. When the link positioning device is in its normal safety position, it pushes the safety tails, moving the links into a noncutting position. When tension is manually released by the operator, the links may move into their cutting position.