Abstract: A bicycle may have a combination comprising a wheel and a rim with a hole in the rim, an inner tube with a valve stem in the hole in the rim, and a tire. If the air pressure is low in the inner tube and the bicycle is ridden with the wheel rotating, the valve stem and the wheel may move with respect to each other. The valve stem is in the opening in the rim. With the low air pressure in the inner tube, the inner tube may slip or move with respect to the rim. The slippage or moving places a stress on the valve stem with the possibility of damaging the inner tube and valve stem and causing the air leak as the valve stem is not definitely positioned. The subject invention is a decorative stabilizing device for definitely positioning the valve stem with respect to the rim and lessening the possibility of causing an air leak in the bicycle inner tube.

Abstract: In a break in a communication cable having individual information transmitting members it is necessary to join the individual transmitting members and to repair the cable. After the individual transmitting members have been joined a splice case is positioned around the communication cable. The splice case protects the cable from the elements. A sizing tape can be wrapped around the splice and also around the cables before being positioned in an end seal and also around the end seal before being positioned in the splice case. The sizing tape may include two commercially available materials such as a flexible yieldable base and a friction material on the base. The base has a first surface and a second surface. If a friction material is bused it is positioned on the first surface and bonds and adheres to the first surface and is integral with the first surface. The friction material does not bond and is not integral with the second surface.

Abstract: There is a self-propelled mobile sled which can be maneuvered over various terrains such as earth, slopes, hills, rocks, snow, and ice. The sled, in various modifications, can be used as a toy; as a rescue vehicle; and an observation vehicle. The size of the sled can vary to adjust to the desired task.

Abstract: There is a training device to train dogs to recongnize an object with a distinctive odor such as a drug like marijuana, heroine, cocaine, and the like. An object with a distinctive odor can be placed in a position that the dog cannot touch or contact the object. Then, the dog is allowed to sniff around the object and if the dog recognizes the object with the distinctive odor the dog demonstrates such recognition. The trainer, at a position remote from the dog and also from the object, can release the object so that it will be available to the dog and the dog can put the object in the dog's mouth or play with the object. The release of the object is a reward to the dog for the dog recognizing the distinctive odor. In this manner, the dog can be trained to recognize an object with the distinctive odor. The distinctive odor may be a drug such as marijuane, cocaine, heroine, or may be another distinctive odor such as the odor of an individual or human being on a search and rescue party.

Abstract: An inexpensive control lock or locking device for preventing changing the state of a toggle switch from an open circuit to a closed circuit or from a closed circuit to an open circuit. The control lock bears against the projecting lever of a toggle switch to prevent movement of the projecting lever and thereby prevents changing the state of the toggle switch.

Abstract: A round circular hose has a tendency to kink when extended. Also, a round circular hose can be difficult to form into a coil. With this background I have developed a hose with rigid sides to prevent kinking and for ease for forming into a coil provided with thicker wall sections.

Abstract: A tote bag for carrying various articles. There is a central storage region with an inside pocket. There is a cover for the central storage region. The bag has sides and there are a plurality of pockets and covers for said pockets on the exterior surfaces of said sides. The bag has ends. There is a pocket on the end and a cover for said pocket. One of the many uses of the tote bag is for receiving yarn and accessories for crocheting.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a pusher tool for pushing a member out of passageway. In particular, the pusher tool is for pushing a grease cup in the passageway of a yoke in a universal joint. Wherein the grease cup for holding grease and bearings becomes frozen in the passageway in the yoke, it may be very difficult to remove the grease cup from the passageway. A housing can be attached to the yoke. In the housing, there is a plunger which can be moved in the passageway in the yoke. Grease is applied to the interior of the housing and the back of the plunger for moving the plunger against the grease cup. Sufficient pressure can be exerted on the grease to force the grease cup out of the passageway in the yoke.

Abstract: After an operation, a drain tube or drain tubes may be placed in the patient's body. Sometimes the drain tube is sutured into the open end of the body and hangs from the body. After a mastectomy, the drain tube is often sutured into the body of the patient. The drain tube hangs downwardly and there is a collection bulb on the end of the drain tube to the discomfort of the patient. The applicant has devised a strap which fits around the abdomen and on the strap there is a pocket for receiving the drain tube and the collection bulb. The patient can walk and maneuver with less discomfort because the pocket and the strap are bearing some of the weight of the drain tube and collection bulb and provide proper drainage. Also, there is disclosed a receptacle for holding the collection bulb by itself. The patient may want to take a shower or dress or undress. The collection bulb can be placed in this second receptacle. This allows freedom of movement of the hands and of the patient.

Abstract: There is provided an insulation kit comprising an inner waterproof layer for contacting a pipe to be insulated. On the outside of the inner waterproof layer there is insulation. Then, on the outside of the insulation there is a protective layer to guard the insulation from being damaged by rock, hammer blows, knife marks and the like. The insulation kit can be taken to the field and applied to the exterior of the pipe in a relatively short period of time. The electrical fusion wire can be activated by a voltage of 120 volts or 240 volts in about 12 amps. There results insulation around the pipe to be protected and which insulation provides an inner moisture-proof barrier; the insulation; and, a tough material to resist objects such as screw drivers, knives, rocks and the like.

Abstract: There is provided a low cost funnel for directing the flow of fluid concrete to the form for a concrete wall or a concrete block wall. The funnel can be unitary and of plastic. Further, the funnels can be nested with each other for ease of storage and cost of transportation.

Abstract: There is disclosed a means and a method for inspecting and repairing a propeller on a propeller shaft on a ship. The ship is in the water. A truss is positioned on the propeller shaft. A habitat bag is positioned over the upper part of the propeller and is attached to the truss. Then, the truss is inflated with air. An inspector and/or a repair person can enter into the habitat and work in a dry environment while the ship is in the water. There is no need, in many instances, to place the ship in a dry dock.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a frenum lock, also know as a natural expression former, for use by morticians. The improvement of this invention is the increased thickness of the central area or the medial area of the frenum lock and the decreased thickness of the peripheral areas, i.e., spaced end or wing area, of the frenum lock. As a result, there is more rigidity in the medial area of the subject frenum lock and more flexibility in the peripheral areas or wing ends of the frenum lock. This makes it easier for the mortician to insert and to position the frenum lock between the lips and the gums of the cadaver for the cadaver to have a natural appearance.