Abstract: The invention is a vertically-disposed exercise machine that is designed to accommodate a user who is in a standing position. The machine includes a lower crankset having pedals adapted to receive a user's feet. The machine has an height adjustable upper crankset that is independent from the lower crankset and includes outwardly-extending handles that are designed to be grasped by the user. Each crankset is operatively connected to its own flywheel by a chain or belt. Each flywheel has its own manually adjustable resistance mechanism that allows the user to independently adjust the resistance to rotation of each crankset. When operating the machine, a user can selectively cause the rotation of the upper and/or lower cranksets by appropriate movement of his hands and/or feet.

Abstract: A partitioned cereal bowl with a region for dry cereal and another for liquid such as milk. A cereal bowl is provided, which precludes cereal from oversoaking, by partitioning it into a dry cereal-holding region and a liquid (milk)-holding region. The cereal-holding region is sloped in order to facilitate a sliding or scooping transfer of its contents over the partition and into the liquid-holding region. The base of the liquid-holding region is troughed in order to facilitate removal of all the liquid or cereal contained therein. Two embodiments exist to the invention, a first having a cereal region sloped base which descends to the partition from about the rim of the bowl and, an alternate version, in which the cereal region's sloped base ascends from near the bottom of the bowl to the crest of the partition.

Abstract: The invention is a ball retrieval device that includes a counter readable when the device is in its normally upstanding orientation. One embodiment of the device includes a mechanical counter that is actuable by the user. A second embodiment of the device employs an electrically-powered counter that is automatically actuated whenever a ball enters the bottom end of the device's ball receiving tube.

Abstract: A hexahedronic case (12) with a singular face extension (20) and swingout arm pair (14L, 14R) for housing a conventional, flexible measuring tape (26). A carpenter's extensible-retractable measuring tape is housed in a six-faced case which has a pair of parallel, pivotally outward swinging arms and a flange (20) extending from the rear face thereof. Several faces of the case are indexed by marks at the center (24) only of the face edges which have a consistent dimension (Z). On one face, that opposite the flange-bearing face, there is a set of indices (22) which equally divide an edge of the face upon which they appear. The divisions, in respect of the aforementioned consistent dimension, correspond to various pitches or elevations above the horizontal, or angular deflections from the vertical, that are employed in layout work in the building construction field. An example of layout for roof rafter (40) preparation is also presented.

Abstract: A ski pole latch for removably securing a ski pole to a bar of the type generally found on ski lifts. Either a latch or a strap connection is utilized to allow a skier to encircle a bar of the type normally found on the ski lift so as to enable the skier to have free use of hands. The encircling feature while securing the pole to a ski lift bar is readily removed by opening the encircling device when the skier pulls on the ski pole hand grips.

Abstract: A thin, oversized, waterproof and water vapor permeable oversock which is adapted to be obtrusively worn over a wearer's foot and/or sock within a shoe, sneaker, boot or other type of footwear. The oversock includes a heat sealable, waterproof and water vapor permeable inner liner which is fully enclosed and freely movable within an outer protective shell. A stretchable knit cuff is affixed to an upper end of both the inner liner and the outer shell to prevent the oversock from sliding down a wearer's leg.

Abstract: The invention is a pneumatic impact hammer in which the vibrations created in the motor portion of the tool are substantially reduced prior to reaching the tool's handle portion. The motor portion is allowed to move relative to the tool's handle portion and is located within a handle-attached cylindrical housing. Low-friction plastic bearings are located between the motor portion and the surrounding housing. The cycling valve that controls the reciprocating movement of the tool's piston is attached to the motor and receives air from a flexible air inlet tube that is slidably engaged to the motor and is secured to the tool's handle portion.

Abstract: The invention is a safety mechanism for an air-powered tool. The mechanism senses the position of the tool's implement retainer and disables the air flow to the tool's motor if the retainer is not in its locked position. The mechanism employs a pushrod that has one end adapted to contact a rear surface of the retainer when the retainer is in its lock position. The other end of the pushrod is adapted to contact a spring-biased ball-type check valve located within the air inlet to the tool's motor. When the retainer is removed from the tool, the pushrod moves forwardly under the urging of the valve and at the same time allows the valve to move to its closed position to thereby prevent any flow of pressurized air to the motor.

Abstract: A compact disc labeling system for permanently imprinting a personalized label into the inner plastic ring of a compact disc. The invention includes a base member for receiving and securing a compact disc thereto, an interchangeable impact plate with outwardly protruding characters thereon corresponding to the personalized label and a handle member for compressing the impact plate against the inner plastic ring of a compact disc which has been secured to the base member. A thermostatically controlled heating system may be utilized to heat the interchangeable impact plate, thereby facilitating the penetration of the outwardly protruding characters into the inner plastic ring of the compact disc.

Abstract: The invention is a disk-shaped screen adapted for removable placement onto one end of a standard-type oil filter. When the screen is placed on the oil filter, it is located in an area bounded by the oil filter's mounting gasket and it overlies the filter's inlet ports. The screen is made of a wire mesh having approximately 1600 openings per square inch. The screen functions to collect larger-sized particles from the oil stream before they enter the interior of the oil filter. By collecting these particles in a readily viewable manner, the screen enables a person to easily determine from the types and size of collected particles if any unusual engine wear has occurred or if the engine has suffered internal damage.

Abstract: A support stand for a golf bag comprising a stand body having a pair of upper pivot members at its upper portion and a pair of lower pivot members its lower portion, a pair of legs pivotally mounted at their upper ends to the upper pivot members, respectively, each of the legs having at its upper portion a slide member provided with a slide slot, and an actuating member operatively connected to the legs to pivot the legs between an extended position and a retracted position. The actuating member having a pair of upper bent portions received at their ends in the slide slots of slide members, respectively, a pair of middle pivot portions mounted pivotally separably to the lower pivot members, respectively, and a balance weight mounted to a lower end of the actuating member.

Abstract: An improved article and method for making and installing a bridge deck replacement system. Subsystem articles include a plurality of precast slabs which contain features, notably projections and plates which depend from the underside thereof, which are used to form both haunch forms/molds and grout engaging devices. When used in conjunction with the conventional and preestablished supporting structure subsystem, the slabs, though use of the various devices included and/or depending therefrom, non-shrink grouting and the improved method of installation, are securable thereto and, yet, may be severally and/or discretely removed at a later time and replaced with new slabs. The replacement facility is obtained concomitant with the attainment of an overall system having a truly composite action in that slabs and support structure subsystems function as a singular unit.

Abstract: A plurality of shopping cart attachments for facilitating the operation and improving the child carrying capabilities of existing shopping carts including a tandem child seat system for converting a shopping cart into a tandem shopping cart, a back guard/harness system for preventing a child from standing up and/or turning around while in a shopping cart child seat and a protective cart clip system for preventing a child from coming into contact with the germ laden handlebar area of a shopping cart.

Abstract: An electrolytic method for providing bone-emulating, phosphate coatings on prosthetic appliances. Such coatings serve to enhance bone fixation after implantation of the appliances. The method of the invention is an electrolysis process wherein the appliance to be coated is immersed in a phosphate-containing electrolyte to serve as the cathode of the electrolysis process. When current is applied to the electrolysis cell, the electrolyte solution, which includes calcium ions and dihydrogen phosphate ions, is caused to rapidly increase in (localized) pH proximate the cathode element. The localized pH increase creates a supersaturated local condition causing less soluble calcium phosphate salts to crystallize out of the electrolyte solution and adhere to the cathode, thus effecting thereon a coating of brushite.

Abstract: A golf bag with stand having legs being capable of being automatically extended by weight of golf clubs received in the golf bag when the golf bag stands in inclined position and also being automatically retracted by weight the golf clubs when the golf bag is carried and transported in horizontal position.

Abstract: The invention is a housing assembly that is designed to be placed over the coupling area between two power/extension cords. The assembly includes a two-part central housing in which the two parts are joined together by a quick-release-type coupling that includes a gasket or "O"-ring. At each end of the housing are two threaded end caps. Located at least partially within each end cap is a compressible bushing. The bushings have a central thru-bore through which the power cord passes. As the end caps are tightened onto the housing, the housing contacts and compresses each of the bushings to create a leak-free sealing of the interior of the housing.