Abstract: A holder for an oil filter includes a container having an open top and a base having an upper surface. An upwardly opening socket is disposed upon the upper surface. The socket is shaped and dimensioned to receive the head portion of the oil filter. Once the oil filter is inserted into the holder, retaining means hold the oil filter firmly in place. The holder and oil filter may then be placed in a vice, and the filter cut open in accordance with established procedures.

Abstract: A warning system (20) includes a central control unit (CCU), and a plurality of local units (LU) connected to the central control unit (CCU). Each local unit (LU) includes a plurality of input trips (An), such as smoke detector, an earthquake detector, and gas detector, and a plurality of programmable responses, such as a bypass relay (C), a message delivered by a record/playback unit (D), an emergency light (E), and a strobe light (F). The input trips (An) also include a disconnect trip (A1), which is activated by a detector input signal (DI) sent from the central control unit (CCU), and indicates that the central control unit (CCU) has malfunctioned. The programmable responses include a warning output signal (WO) which is sent from the local unit (LU) to the central control unit (CCU) to indicate the presence of a local emergency at the local unit (LU).

Abstract: A tracheal humidification system (20) includes a filter (26) for humidifying the air being breathed by the patient. The filter (26) is disposed in an uppermost portion (24) of a breathing path (22). At least one secretion path (28) including a drain tube (30) is provided for collecting secretions (512) from the patient. Filter (26) is disposed above the secretion path (28), so that the secretions (512) are prevented from contacting and clogging filter (26).

Abstract: A method for raising and lowering the feed and delivery tables of a printing press utilizes a drive-limiting tool which is attached to a conventional drill motor. The combination is used to turn the rotatable member of the printing press which in turn through the table's raising and lowering mechanism raises and lowers the feed table. The drive-limiting tool ensures that the table raising and lowering mechanism is not overdriven. It does so by automatically slipping off of the rotatable member of the printing press when the table raising and lowering mechanism reaches its upper and lower limits.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a band 20 which is used to secure single or multiple items. Band 20 has a first set of teeth 30 disposed on a first side 26 at a first end 22, and a second set of teeth 32 disposed on a second side 28 at an opposite second end 24. An aperture 34 is located near second end 24. Band 20 is wrapped around the item or items. First end 22 is then inserted into aperture 34 and band 20 is closed so that first teeth 30 interlockingly engage second teeth 32, thereby preventing band 20 from opening.

Abstract: A cover for a tab top can having a top with a tab opener includes a body which is shaped and dimensioned to selectively cover the hole which is punched by the tab opener. The body has a channel which is shaped and dimensioned to receive the tab opener. Once the can is opened in the conventional manner, the cover is slidably installed on the tab opener. The cover and tab opener are then rotated until the cover covers the hole in the top of the can, thereby preventing both spilling and the unwanted entry of contamination. As desired, the cover may then be rotated away from the hole to dispense the contents of the can.

Abstract: A display system for an article of clothing (20) includes an article of clothing (22) having an outer layer (28) which has an aperture (30). A display receiving insert (24) has a plate (32) which is shaped and dimensioned to fit into the aperture (30). The display receiving insert (24) is permanently attached to the article of clothing (22) so that plate (32) fits into aperture (30) and faces outward. A display (26) is then adhesively attached to plate (32).

Abstract: A card storage and display device (20) includes a first sheet (22) which is attached to a second sheet (36). A first sheet (22) has a plurality of parallel slits (24) which are arranged in stair step fashion. First sheet (22) also has a corresponding plurality of tabs (32), also arranged in stair step fashion, wherein each slit (24) has an accompanying tab (32). The second sheet (36) has a plurality of openings (38) which align with and accept tabs (32) when first sheet (22) is placed on top of second sheet (36). When a card (500) is inserted in a slit (24), the lower corner (501) of card (500) abuts tab (32) and thus prevents further insertion of card (500) into slit (24). Resultantly, a portion of card (500) remains displayed to a user.

Abstract: A display rack (20) for license plate frames (500) includes a plurality of license plate frame receiving stations (24) which are arranged in side-by-side relationship. The stations (24) are separated by movable dividers (26) which may be laterally moved to change the relative width of adjacent stations (24). Display rack (20) also includes pegboard connectors (34) which are selectively movable along a frame member (21) to effect alignment with holes (504) in a pegboard (502) so that display rack (20) can be mounted on a sheet of pegboard (502).

Abstract: A flying device which rotates as it travels through the air includes a body having three radially projecting vanes. Three blades or wings are pivotally connected to the three vanes. Each blade may be selectively and adjustably attached to an adjacent vane so that the blade projects outward from the body. When the flying device is thrown, the blades cause the aerial device to spin in a twirling motion. For storage or shipping, the blades may also be folded over so that they abut the body.

Abstract: An apparatus (930) is shown for displaying a representation of the outline (44) of a wheeled vehicle in various poses with respect to a pictorial scene (38). The apparatus (930) comprises a pictorial scene (38) disposed upon a substantially planar background element (32). First and second spaced straps (58) serve as the vehicle's wheels (40) and (42) and are engaged by T-shaped slots (64) and (66) in outline (44) so that the vehicle may be selectively slidably moved along straps (58) thereby assuming a plurality of poses with respect to the pictorial scene (38) and the wheels (40) and (42). A third strap (999) is cut in the form of a person or advertised product into the background element (32) between the first and second straps. The vehicle is positioned between third strap (999) and the remaining portion of background element (32) so that third strap (999) holds the middle of the vehicle against the background element (32).

Abstract: A method for cleaning a vehicle (50) includes providing a can of compressed gas (20) having a nozzle (22), and an activating means for causing gas (26) to emanate from the nozzle (22); providing an absorbent member (36); providing a vehicle (50) having an inaccessible location (60) wherein moisture is disposed; pointing nozzle (22) in the direction of inaccessible location (60); activating the activating means causing gas (26) to emanate from nozzle (22) thereby extricating the moisture from the inaccessible location (60); and, using an absorbent member (36) to wipe off extricated moisture from the vehicle (50).

Abstract: A pencil (20) includes a threaded end (30). A threaded ferrule (24) surrounds an eraser (26), and threadably engages the threaded end (30). When the ferrule (24) is rotated, it screws down on the threaded end (30) thereby exposing an unused portion of the eraser (26). A stop mechanism (34) prevents the ferrule (24) from being unscrewed from the threaded end (30).

Abstract: Elastic panty hose are modified to have a shallow notch in the toe portion for accepting the thong of a thong style sandal or shoe. When the foot and panty hose are inserted into the thong style sandal or shoe, the notch is stretched thereby smoothing the contour of the panty hose around the toes.

Abstract: A shield for protecting a wearer from ultraviolet radiation is removably attachable to headgear such as a hard hat, helmet, baseball cap and the like. The shield attaches to the visor or bill of the headgear, wraps around the headgear, and is connected at the back of the headgear, thereby protecting the face and neck of a wearer. The shield has a clamp, which in a preferred embodiment, attaches to the center of the visor of the headgear. In another embodiment of the invention, the shield filter includes a curtain which attaches to the sides of the shield and wraps around the back of the headgear and hangs down to also protect the sides and back of the wearer's neck.

Abstract: A holder (20) for blood sample tubes (500), includes a body (20) having a first end (24) and a longitudinal axis (27). Body (22) has a plurality of cavities (28) which are oriented substantially parallel to longitudinal axis (27), each cavity (28) is sized to closely accept one blood sample tube (500). Body (22) is shaped and dimensioned for grasping by a human hand (502). Body (22) has a guard (30) at first end (24) to protect the using medical technician from needle sticks. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of cavities (28) includes at least one outer cavity (28) which defines an elongated open slit (32) in body (22), so that when a blood sample tube (500) is inserted into outer cavity (28), blood sample tube (500) protrudes slightly outside body (22).

Abstract: A seize resistant cageless ball bearing (20) includes an inner race (22), an outer race (24) which define a radial space (26) therebetween. A plurality of balls (28) are circumferentially disposed in radial space (26). The number of balls (28) is selected so that cageless ball bearing (20) has at least one ball less than a full complement of balls (28). By removing at least one ball (28) a large maximum circumferential gap (34) is formed. In a preferred embodiment, maximum circumferential gap (34) subtends and angle A of between about 50° and 60°.

Abstract: A capture strap (20) for rescue harness (500) includes a strap (22) having a first metal connector (28) connected to one end and a second cooperating metal connector (30) connected to the opposite end. The first (28) and second (30) metal connectors may be removably connected together so that capture strap (20) may be locked around a person being rescued. Capture strap (20) has two spaced apart harness connectors (32) and (34) for removably connecting capture strap (20) to the rescue harness (500).

Abstract: A harness (20) for suspending a rescuer (500) by a line (502) includes an upright attachment (22) so that the rescuer may be suspended in a substantially upright position, an inverted attachment (40) so that the rescuer (500) may be suspended in a substantially inverted position, a seated attachment (46) so that the rescuer (500) may be suspended in a substantially seated position, and a back attachment (50), so that the rescuer (500) may be suspended in an angled forward facing position. Harness (20) also includes a longitudinally adjustable back strap (52) so that the suspension angle of rescuer (500) may be altered, and two spaced longitudinally adjustable front straps (76) which limit the degree to which the rescuer (500) can lean backward when in the seated position.