Abstract: A baseball practice mechanism defined by a tripod mounted framework supporting a baseball propelling arrangement and including a pivotal structure controlling a desired training need, as, for example, flyballs, batting practice, grounders, or the like. The tire speed is accomplish by use of an adjustment thread cooperatively engaging a pivotal plate which bears against the housing of a power source, serving, in end purposes, as a variable speed control for the rotation of the baseball propelling tire. Baseball feeding is accomplished through an entry opening into a V-shaped cup, providing safety to the user and, at the same time, the positive and repetitious squeezing, and propelling, of the baseball in a controlled direction through simple pivotal action. The mechanism is mobile through pulling movement of one or more of the tripod base legs combined with the rotating action afforded by the tire.

Abstract: An arrangement for concealing a garden hose defined by a receptacle receiving the garden hose and an overlying lid. The lid, when in combination, serves garden hose concealment purposes, but, additionally, may be independently used. In any event, the lid presents a central post having a handle arrangement on the upper end thereof and surrounded by a space of sufficient depth to receive, for example, decorative potted plants. When assembled, an attractive unit is presented largely showing the plants and only fully revealing the garden hose after uncovering for full access to the receptacle.

Abstract: A roof gutter attachment which overlies a roof gutter to prevent gutter and/or downspout clogging due to the undue or unwanted accumulation of debris. The arrangement presents a pattern of downwardly inclined parallel steps presenting grooves oriented in the path of liquid flow increasing liquid area expanse and the passage of smaller sized debris by reason of liquid adhesion. Linear ridges are defined between each of the grooves, such serving for ready sliding movement of larger sized debris over the gutter and into a receiving area therebelow. Air pressure differential creates a self-cleaning attachment when wind moves across the attachment.

Abstract: Lamp housing which, in one form, selectively receive different sized P.A.R. lamps and, in another form, selectively receive a P.A.R. lamp or an incandescent lamp. In either instance, the P.A.R. lamp is retained in position by spaced-apart flexible latches which engage a portion of the lamp lens. Additionally, and in order to provide ventilation space between the inside of the housing and the positioned P.A.R. lamp, spacer arrangements are provided. In both housing forms, ventilation openings are provided at various locations in the housing. As an added feature, each housing form, which includes a mounting bracket, is secured in an operative position by a support clamp. The latter is unique in configuration, being defined by a first and second portion at right angles with respect to each other and an arcuate third portion.

Abstract: A signaling arrangement for a remotely located delivery box, such as one used for receiving newspapers, presenting a control plate assembly movable from a first position to a second signaling position upon placement of an article in the box. The control plate assembly includes a signal plate on a portion thereof and a free end cooperable with a latching element affixed to the box for maintaining the control plate assembly at an article awaiting condition. In other words, simple pivotal action signals the presence of a delivered article.

Abstract: An insect trap used in combination with a bird feeder which presents a water barrier to isolate movement of insects onto the bird feeder which hangs therefrom. Basically, the trap presents a water receiving cavity defined by a base wall, a side wall and a centrally disposed stem. Means are provided for positioning the insect trap between a hanger and the bird feeder.

Abstract: A system for administering fish attractant to a lure at the tip of a fishing pole held by a fisherman through a nozzle outlet remote from the fisherman. The system includes a reservoir containing the fish attractant and a pump responsive to a switch controlled by the fisherman for transferring the fish attractant from the reservoir to the outlet. In a preferred embodiment the switch is a proximity switch responsive to movement of the fishing lure in front of the nozzle and the system includes a timing circuit for automatically returning the switch to its initial condition stopping the pump.

Abstract: A tied shoelace shield defined by two cooperating parts presenting a cavity for receiving the shoelace during tieing and, thereafter, a cover concealing the tied shoelace. The parts of the invention are reversible end-to-end, and foot-to-foot, and serve simplicity for assembly. The shield presents multi-purposes, including better shoelace tightening due to release of pressure from the top of the foot by the shield and, when covered after shoelace tieing, the positive location of the tied shoelace ends within the cavity so as to prevent tripping or the like.

Abstract: An arrangement for mechanically adjusting the oscillation frequency in a dielectric resonator oscillator which includes a base or support member, as a cover for the oscillator housing, involving two rotatable plates between which the aforesaid base is sandwiched. The base includes an opening extending therethrough, where a rotatable first plate overlies such opening on one side of the base, and a rotatable second plate overlies such opening on the opposite side of the base. The first rotatable plate includes an off-center opening adapted to receive a centrally disposed stem portion extending from the second rotatable plate, where a dielectric resonator is disposed off-center on the second rotatable plate and extends in an opposite direction to that of the stem portion. A fastening member encircles the stem portion and maintains the assembled rotatable first plate and rotatable second plate at a selected X and Y coordinate location.

Abstract: Am emergency braking arrangement for trucks characterized by the provision of selectively releasable brake pads typically mounted in front of the rear wheels of a truck trailer at a normal non-use condition and movable to a position beneath the truck wheels at a braking condition. The arrangement is particularly useful in controlling and/or braking the movement of a truck traveling on a downhill grade when the installed air brake system fails. The brake pads are selectively and individually controlled by the truck operator and, normally, each is restrained from unwanted movement by a plate which extends downwardly from the undersurface of the truck frame assembly. Each of the brake pads is reinforced to afford maximum durability.

Abstract: A cap drier and shaper which achieves effectiveness is reconditioning a soiled fabric cap. The drier and shaper is presented in the form of a continuous side wall blending into a crown, a bill extending from the continuous side wall, and a cut-out area in the continuous side wall beneath the bill, the latter permitting a stacking relationship. The unit is fabricated and/or molded from a lightweight plastic resin and may include ventilating ports in the crown.

Abstract: A fabric juncture assembly comprising an interlock and connectors, where the fabric panels are secured to the latter. Assembly is assured by a male-female latching mode variously presented along adjacent edges of the interlock and the connectors. As a result, a secured relationship is positively achieved between the interlock and the connectors and, at the same time, a watertight relationship.

Abstract: A basketball training and retrieving arrangement defined by an enlarged arch or ring mounted on a framework supported on a common basketball backboard and extending above and around an existing basketball goal. The invention plays importance in perfecting a player's ability, as from shooting at a three point line. Whether or not the basketball passes through the hoop of the goal, the basketball is introduced into a return which is selectively movable to the player's shooting location. The basketball return is rotatably mounted at a location below the basketball goal and includes a structural configuration which "kicks" the basketball into return movement along downwardly inclined rails.

Abstract: A safety barrier for the corners and sharp edges, and roughened surface, of a common fireplace hearth in the form of one or more padded sections which overlie the normally exposed edge regions of the hearth. The safety barrier is defined by a framework, covered by padding and overlaid by vinyl or like material. The primary purpose of the safety barrier is to prevent injury, as to children, when the latter are proximate the hearth.

Abstract: A pool deck protector comprising an enlarged body portion tapering into narrow elongated strips at either end, where the body portion is adpated to underlie the body of a spring member forming part of a pool cover tensioning arrangement. The aforesaid strips of the deck protector are inserted into opposite ends of the spring member, serving to retain the elongated body portion in a position between the spring member and the upper surface of the pool deck.

Abstract: A random number selector whereby a series of pellets are moved from a collected condition to a series of peripherally arranged recesses. The selector basically includes a body overlaid by a spaced apart cover, where the latter presents, in the apex region thereof, a pellet receiving cavity representing a storage condition prior to any intended pellet distribution after passage to a distribution core. Distribution is readily accomplished by selector placement on a receiving surface, creating movement of the collected pellets upwardly, then in a downward direction along a portion of the body, and finally into one of a series of numbered recesses.

Abstract: A work support structure characterized by a leg supported spine which carries spaced apart laterally extending work support sections and, if desired, a work platform. The length of the spine and the length of the work support sections dictate the size of the overall work support area. The legs are vertically adjustable and accommodate variations or any unevenness in the support surface (flooring or terrain) on which the structure rests. A locking arrangement secures each of the work support sections at a preselected location.