Abstract: The present invention is to provide a newspaper vending machine which dispenses a single newspaper one at a time while protecting the remaining newspapers from pilferage and the elements. The vending machine includes a plurality of sequentially fixed rectangular slots to each support a newspaper. A releasable bottom door has a side extension attached to each slot. When a pull lever is outwardly pulled, the bottom door is forced open by a trip lever which pushes against a trip rod causing a newspaper to slide out of the slot and onto a slide bar. The newspaper then slides to the front of the vending machine where it is picked up by the purchaser. Specifically, a trip lever engaging device includes a pull hook which pulls a pull belt to cause the pull lever to engage a peripheral flange and thereby cause the bottom door of the newspaper slot to open and the newspaper to drop down.

Abstract: The disclosure relates of to a picnic table which can be easily assembled and dismantled into eight prefabricated sections. The prefabricated sections are easily assembled by securing the sections in place within opposing notches, channels, securing blocks and pins. The sections can be easily dismantled and stacked together using storage blocks positioned within the structure in conjunction with securing blocks, channels, notches, pins and turnbutton positioned within the structure to secure the package into a compact unit.

Abstract: An outdoor shower apparatus having not only the well-known shower head but also a mixing valve for hot and cold water, in a kind of "bird house" appearance, and capabilities of being mounted for use that is selectively permanent or temporary.

Abstract: A spinner means and method for forming spiral grooves on the interior surface of tubing including a groove forming means having a plurality of external spiral teeth which contact the tubing forming the grooves wherein said spiral teeth extend in the forward direction and have a helix angle which continually decreases in the forward direction. The method for forming the spiral grooves subjects the tubing interior surface of the tubing to the spinner means having teeth crests which engage the tubing surface when the tubing is being reduced in diameter using only radial forces acting on the crests of the teeth.

Abstract: The lip-closing, anti-snoring device provides an adjustable, flexible U-shaped device wherein the arcuate shaped base rests on the user's clavical portion of the collar bone and the flexible inverted J-shaped sides are adjusted to lightly embrace and lift the flesh about the chin to maintain the lips in a closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a unified safety harness worn on the upper torso of a child. It has a front vest section and a pair of criss crossing back straps. A waist belt extends around the lower section of the harness and is releasably secured at the back by a locking mechanism. A tether belt is an integral extension of the back end of the waist belt and can be either self-contained on the harness or hooked around a persons wrist. An emblem depicting a logo is secured on the front of the vest section.

Abstract: A belt suspended tool holster for T-shaped tools including an upper flat sleeve with two J-shaped support members descending therefrom. Each J-shaped support member has an inner and outer vertical arm joined together by a bulb shaped base. Said inner arm descends downwardly and said outer arm extends upwardly and curves inwardly towards said inner arm forming a flexible tensioned jaw and tool head opening to receive and release the T-shaped tool head. The J-shaped support members are spaced apart allowing the tool handle to pass through with the tool head clasped in place while supported on the bulb shaped base.

Abstract: A prefabricated shed style or barn style doghouse animal structure having a plurality of separate prefabricated sections which can be quickly assembled and dismantled. The separate prefabricated sections when assembled are rigidly secured in place internally by interlocking components forming a solid unit structure with a way for restricting outward rotation of adjacent sections.

Abstract: A reuseable projectile impact reflecting target for day and night use, and more particularly to a target with a replaceable primary target label including a polypropylene film containing a colored ink target image from which the ink is removed at the point of projectile impact exposing a contrasting colored photoreflective ultraviolet pigmented ink on the surface to increase visibility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a doll with a vest harness having a tether belt which can be self-contained on the harness or self-contained around a person's wrist such as a child's wrist. The harness further includes, on the vest, an emblem containing a code for identification of a child player.

Abstract: A durable, sturdy, prefabricated gable roof animal structure, such as a dog house, includes seven separate prefabricated sections which can be quickly assembled and dismantled. The assembled structure is rigidly secured internally in place by slip pin fastener hinge mechanisms attached at bevelled edged adjacent sections and attached in combination with hasp fastener mechanisms at adjacent side wall and roof sections. The separated dismantled sections can be compactly stacked one on top of another for shipping or storage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a unified safety harness worn on the upper torso of a child. It has a front vest section and a pair of criss crossing back straps. A waist belt extends around the lower section of the harness and is releasably secured at the back by a locking mechanism. A tether belt is an integral extension of the back end of the waist belt and can be either self-contained on the harness or hooked around a persons wrist. An emblem depicting a logo is secured on the front of the vest section.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an emergency tiller mechanism for an outboard motor movable about a steering axis by a tiller steering arm attached thereto. The emergency tiller mechanism comprises a durable, flexible flat pad having backing of non-slip material, which firmly cushions a plate to a side or a top surface of the motor housing, and a compressible rubbery top. The plate and pad are secured to the motor housing by a pair of strong, durable non-slip straps tightened around the motor and plate. A hollow support socket is secured to the outer surface of the plate into which the tiller steering arm is secured. The tiller arm extends horizontally within the cockpit of the boat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable, foldable dance floor having a top surface of parquet panelling mounted on a flat plywood base, and composed of identical half-sections which open horizontally on a flat surface and close vertically parallel to each other.

Abstract: An attachment for cleaning the underside of rotary lawn mowers which is a horizontal tubular device having a mower connecting member and quick connect receiver extension. The attachment is connected through the side casing of the mower and is releasably attachable to a quick disconnect fitting which can be connected to a conventional garden hose.

Abstract: The portable holder-organizer of the invention includes a top section having hook at its top and a triangular display section and a bottom display section attached thereto having horizontal display strips, display rods and circular side catches attached to vertical supports.

Abstract: The golf tee of the invention is formed from high impact plastic. It includes a sword shaped shaft and an enlarged triangular head integral therewith. The shaft has gradually tapering large, flat side surfaces large enough for markings thereon and forming a sharp front edge. The triangular shaped head includes a front apex and a slightly concaved area for supporting a golf ball. The upper rear of the shaft joins with the rear side of the triangular head to form a solid impact area.

Abstract: A new variety of the wild coffee plant known as Psychotria nervosa has been asexually propagated. The new plant is characterized by having substantial variegated pigmentation. The new plant may be useful as a drought-tolerant plant for native species landscape in southern Florida.