Abstract: An inverted bottle support and dispenser apparatus 20, 21, 22, or 23 for allowing a bottle or container 30 to stand in a normally inverted resting position. The dispenser apparatus comprises at least two tier components wherein the at least two tier component slidingly move relative to each other. The first tier component has at least an opening, channel, or hole, and the second tier component has at least a rib or engaging component to correspondingly and insertingly engage with the opening, channel, or hole in the first tier component to provide at least an open dispensing position that allows the contents of the bottle or container 30 to be dispensed and a closed position to allow the contents of the bottle or container 30 to remain in the bottle or container 30. Furthermore, the at least two tier components can be positioned to provide an unlocked position and a locked position for the dispenser apparatus.

Abstract: LED traffic light 30 having a housing 39 that holds at least three different signal lights 32, 34, and 36. The three lights 32, 34, and 36 are each embedded in an opening 50 of housing 39. The LEDs for traffic signal lights 32, 34, and 36 are arranged in symbolic shapes (i.e. universal symbols or words) that further represent one of the traffic signals. Red signal light 32 has red LEDs 31 arranged in an octagon shape (i.e. stop sign shape), and yellow or amber signal light 34 has yellow LEDs 33 arranged in a triangle shape (i.e. caution sign shape). Green signal light 36 has green LEDs 35 arranged in a circular shape. The preferred embodiment is a single lens traffic light 40 having a housing 49 that provides at least three signal lights 42, 44, and 46. The three signal lights 42, 44, and 46 are all embedded in a single opening 50 of housing 49.

Abstract: A dissolvable tip 20 or 40 for a colon hydrotherapy speculum system 100 that replaces the function of an obturator. The dissolvable tip 20 or 40 is made of a body of dissolvable material wherein a surface of the tip 20 or 40 is inserted and snugly fit into an inserting end 17 of a speculum 10 while another surface of the tip 20 or 40 with the speculum 10 is inserted into the anal, rectal, or colon canal 91 of a patient 90. The dissolvable tip 20 or 40 is held at the inserting end 17 of the speculum 10. One embodiment of the present invention discloses the dissolvable tip 20 as a pill shaped and egg shaped tip. Another embodiment of the present invention discloses the dissolvable tip 40 as similar in shape to dissolvable tip 20, but the dissolvable tip 40 further has a circumferential bulge 44 in its body wherein the circumferential bulge 44 has an edge that contacts the perimeter of the inserting end 17 of speculum 10 to allow a further snug attachment between the dissolvable tip 40 and the speculum 10.

Abstract: A game board for providing entertainment has playing areas in the form of recesses 14 that receive uniquely formed tokens or playing pieces 20. The recesses may have an upwardly facing flat surface 16 located below the board upper surface 12 at a depth that allows the token upper surface 24 to be flush with the game board upper surface 12. For removal from a recess 14, the token 20 is tilted by finger pressure on the peripheral edge of the token followed by grasping. After being moved to an appropriate adjacent recess, the token is dropped in a recess whereby the token assumes a position where its upper surface is flush with the game board upper surface 12. An electronic timer 40 and switch 38 are provided to limit the time allowed for making the physical moves with the tokens, thereby testing the dexterity of the players.

Abstract: A flexible arm apparatus 1 that has a base clamp 10, a support arm 75, an interface attachment 100, and capable of receiving an attachment 131, 140, or 150. The base clamp 10 has a threaded knob 43 that is rotatably secured at two ends and is used to move a second jaw 17 relative to a first jaw 12. The rotation cup 80 is secured into the top of the base clamp 10 with a retainer ring 87. The rotation cup 80 receives a first end 77 of the support arm 75, and a second end 78 is received by the interface attachment 100. The interface attachment 100 comprises a lower interface component 101 and an interface-mid component 102. Changeable attachments 131, 140, and 150 are securable to the interface attachment by use of a pringle 131 or 141. The rotation cup 80 and the retainer ring 87 allow angular rotation of the first end 77 of the support arm 75 relative to the clamp base 10.

Abstract: An improved wallpaper pasting machine 10 and method of manufacture and use. The pasting machine 10 has a lid 20 and a trough 30. The lid 20 can completely cover the trough 30 to keep the paste from further drying out. An applying roller 40 for applying paste 90 to wallpaper 100 is placed within the inner compartment 35 of trough 30. A scraper bar 50 is mounted at the rear portion of trough 30, and the scraper bar 50 scrapes excess paste 90 from wallpaper 100. A snap lock 22 located on the lid 20 is used to secure the lid 20 to trough 30. Paper tension ribs 27 and 28 are located in the interior portion of lid 20 for providing tension on wallpaper 100 and for guiding and pressing the wallpaper 100 to the applying roller 40 to apply paste 90 onto the wallpaper 100 as the wallpaper 100 is pulled through the machine 10. A return roller 60 can be adjusted in position and held to one of three sets of holes 24--24, 25--25, and 26--26 that are on the lid.

Abstract: An apparatus 10 adapted to receive, hold, and support conventional animal feeding container(s) 60 such as dishes, bowls, etc. wherein the apparatus 10 prevents insects from accessing the animal feeding container(s) 60. The apparatus 10 has an upper component 20 adapted to receive and support the animal feeding container(s) 60, a lower component 40 that functions as a base or foundation and as a moat to prevent insects from accessing the upper component 20, and a support component 30located between the upper component 20 and lower component 40 for supporting the upper component 20 generally over the lower component 30. The lower component 40 has a splash guard lip 46 that covers a portion of the top of the inner retaining or reservoir area 42 to prevent liquid or fluid 43 from splashing or spilling out of the retaining or reservoir area 42 especially if the apparatus 10 is moved, bumped, kicked, etc.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush and storage/dispenser apparatus 10 having a handle 30 with a hollow chamber 30A, a toothbrush head 20 attached to an end of the handle 30, and at least one tray 40 for storing articles which the at least one tray 40 slidingly inserts into and moves inside the hollow chamber 30A. The articles stored in the tray 40 can be pills 70. The combination apparatus 10 can further have a pill dispenser 50 that is integral with an end of the handle 30 for dispensing pills 70 from the tray 40. The pill dispenser 50 has a dispensing slot 51 through which the pills 70 are dispensed and a tray stop located near the dispensing slot 51 for stopping the tray 40 from further being removed from the handle 30 when a pill 70 is at the dispensing slot 51. The tray stop can be a deflectable tray stop 55 which allows the tray 40 that is loaded with pills 70 to be inserted into the hollow chamber 30A, but stops the movement of the tray 40 when a pill 70 is at the dispensing slot 51 ready to be dispensed.

Abstract: An apparatus 10 or 15 and corresponding methods for applying chemical/acid wash solution 65 from a container 60 in a swimming pool/spa 100 to clean and remove stains, scale deposits, and the like from desired areas. The apparatus 10 or 15 generally has a frame 11 or 12 for receiving and holding the container 60 and a handle receiving portion 50 for attaching a handle/pole 40 to allow a user to grasp and move the apparatus 10 or 15 within the pool/spa 100 and to allow chemical/acid wash solution 65 to flow to desired areas. In one embodiment, frame 11 is made of tubular material and has a rectangular base 20 and a rectangular U-shaped brace portion 30. In another embodiment, frame 12 has two half portions 70 and 80. Frame 12 is generally made of a vinyl coated wire construction, and half portions 70 and 80 are generally semi-cylindrical vinyl coated wire structures. The half portions 70 and 80 are hingedly attached to each other so that the frame 12 can be moved between an open and closed position.

Abstract: A canister for holding at least ten of reels of surface mount electrical or electronic components in a manner so that the reels can be removed individually through a slot located at the bottom of the stack of reels. The slot is preferably positioned and a recess provided so that a finger can be inserted under the lower surface of the lowermost reel without tilting the canister. The canister may be provided with an upper horizontal slot for insertion of reels one at a time and molded of a semiconductive plastics material that is opaque or alternatively stamped and rolled from sheet material such as aluminum or steel and coated with an anti-static paint. A vertical slot facilitates vertical sliding movement of a reel within the canister and provides visual access to easily determine the number of reels remaining for inventory control.

Abstract: A wall brace apparatus and method for holding together and supporting walls and also for forming an arena or walled enclosed structure. Wall brace 10 or 15 has a frame 30, a top bracing member 40, and a bottom bracing member 50 for holding together, bracing, and supporting respective top sides and respective bottom sides of walls 60 adjacently to and in alignment with each other. Wall braces 10 or 15 are used to hold walls 60 to form side walls, and walls 60 can be easily assembled and disassembled from the top and bottom bracing members 40 and 50. Wall brace 20 or 25 also has a frame 30, a top bracing member 45, and a bottom bracing member 55 for holding together, bracing, and supporting respective sides of walls 60 at an angle to each other. Wall braces 20 or 25 are used to hold walls 60 to form corner walls, and the walls 60 can also be easily assembled and disassembled from the top and bottom bracing members 45 and 55.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush and storage/dispenser apparatus 10 having a handle 30 with a hollow chamber 30A, a toothbrush head 20 attached to an end of the handle 30, and at least one tray 40 for storing articles which the at least one tray 40 slidingly inserts into and moves inside the hollow chamber 30A. The articles stored in the tray 40 can be pills 70. The combination apparatus 10 can further have a pill dispenser 50 that is integral with an end of the handle 30 for dispensing pills 70 from the tray 40. The pill dispenser 50 has a dispensing slot 51 through which the pills 70 are dispensed and a tray stop located near the dispensing slot 51 for stopping the tray 40 from further being removed from the handle 30 when a pill 70 is at the dispensing slot 51. The tray stop can be a deflectable tray stop 55 which allows the tray 40 that is loaded with pills 70 to be inserted into the hollow chamber 30A, but stops the movement of the tray 40 when a pill 70 is at the dispensing slot 51 ready to be dispensed.

Abstract: A method is provided for equalizing fluid pressure in a primary fluid flow region, comprised of providing a modulating fluid flow region adjacent to the primary flow region and separating the two regions with a perforated wall. By controlling the fluid pressure in the modulating fluid flow region, and permitting fluid to flow between the perforated wall, the fluid pressure in the primary fluid flow region is equalized. This method is important in equalizing the air pressure in a turbine engine air inlet and thereby avoiding aerodynamic distortions in said inlet. Additionally, an apparatus is provided for equalizing the pressure in a primary fluid flow region.

Abstract: An outside STYROFOAM.upsilon. polystyrene plastic wall or fence is constructed by anchoring each of at least two styrofoam H-columns to a concrete base in the ground supporting a steel reinforcing bar which extends up into a hollow of the column by filling the hollows with concrete. A STYROFOAM.TM. polystyrene plastic panel is supported within the grooves of juxtaposed columns. The fence may have any desired length. The panel is secured to the two columns by L-shaped rebars or a continuous length of rebar laid in a recessed groove atop each panel and column and anchored in the concrete in the column hollows. An exterior mesh-stucco or paint finish covers the wall. Columns--in--line, L, T--and panels--square or T--enable making walls of any shape or configuration.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus and method for weighing bales on an electronic scale in a field. Fixedly supported on the rear end of a mobile crop baler are two load cells from which is pivotably suspended the inboard end of a bale-receiving-structure. The outboard end of the bale-receiving-structure is adjustably supported by a tether from at least one other load cell fixed to a rearwardly extended portion of the baler which allows the outboard end to swing upwardly as the underside of the bale-receiving-structure encounters berms in the field thereby preventing damage to the electronic scale components. The weight of each bale produced by the baler is digitally readout in the baler cabin where, by comparison to a predetermined weight, real time adjustments are automatically or manually made to adjust bale weight to the predetermined weight, thereby achieving greater weighing accuracy and enhanced overall output from the field. The scale may be used on original equipment balers or made to retrofit existing balers.