Abstract: A spare tire holding apparatus has an arch-like frame and an attached bracket for supporting a tire and wheel thereon. The frame extremities are rotatably mounted on one end of a pair of couplings which in turn have the opposite ends connected to spaced extensions of the end of a body frame of an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A self aligning coupling apparatus for mounting on a towing vehicle or a towed vehicle. Included is an extensible coupler mounted on gimbal axles adapted to tilt up and down and sideways in rotary motion in making a connection to an unaligned vehicle. The coupler telescopes inwardly into a funnel shaped device to complete the alignment as the vehicles are moved closer together.

Abstract: An improved golf club head for use in sand and water hazards present on golf courses. The club head contains an array of apertures disposed in vertical spaced relationship. The apertures provide ample opening through the head for passage of sand to materially reduce the resistance of sand or water thereon when striking a golf ball. The bottom of the club head includes a broad mass of material that has a slightly curved lower surface which extends laterally from a curved front edge to a curved rear edge that is wider and thicker than the top. The rear edge curve continues on upward and foreward whereby it merges into the rear face along a longitudinal line approximately 1/3 of the distance to the top surface. The upper surface of the mass slopes upward in a concave curve at a connection with the front face adjacent to the front edge to the rear face adjacent to the longitudinal line.

Abstract: A car towing apparatus which, in its extended locked position, is a rigid tow bar attached to the front end of a towable vehicle and which subsequently can be folded into a compact structure and stored in a visually and non-obstructing, secured position to facilitate the vehicle being driven legally and safely on the highway.

Abstract: A portable working surface that can be suspended below the edge of a conventional table at a convenient height with a pair of hanger rods. Attached are two spaced pair of three arms adapted to be folded and stacked on the work surface which together with the hanger rods fit into a standard briefcase.

Abstract: A small boat trailer consists of a pair of spaced wheeled housing aligned and loosely supported apart by spacing members. A telescopic tongue has a rear end portion loosely connected to one of the spacing members. Included are two transverse cables connected to the spaced housings and a longitudinal cable connected to the opposite ends of the tongue. The structural members are forced together into a firm body by tightening all cables.

Abstract: The wind deflecting ventilator comprises an open frame attached to a fabric scoop-like receptacle for turning the direction of moving air down an opening hatch on a small boat. The sides of the frame are connected at the corners by flexible couplings. Secured to the upper side of the frame is an enlongated cord having divided end lengths fastened to a lower side adjacent to spaced couplings. Included is a pair of short lengths of cords attached to the divided cords having loose ends for fastening the frame and receptacle to the sides of an opened hatch.

Abstract: The fireplace cleaning device comprises a partial open ended container, substantially box-like in construction, for removing ashes from the hearth. A holding element is mounted on top of the container for supporting a portable vacuum device. The vacuum intake of the device has access to the interior for creating a draft therein when ashes are picked up and deposited therein. The removal of ashes is achieved with practically no spillage or the release of dust in the residence.

Abstract: The animal tether comprises an upright tube connected at an upper end to the end of a lateral tube. The apparatus is rotatably mounted on a base member upstanding shaft. Extending outwardly of the tubes a tether line together with a leash line is attached to an animal. The tether line is further engaged in reciprocal turns of line with a pair of pulley blocks which in response to, and animal movement shortens the distance between blocks. This in turn lifts a weighted body slidably disposed within the tube thereby applying tension on the animal leash line to prevent the leash line from entanglement.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher has an elongated manifold for discharging water on a chimney fire and is protectively secured within an opened face cage. The top has a threaded opening for a connection to a water hose and pointed bottom end for a ram head. An elongated bore extending from the hose connection feeds water to a plurality of lateral channels with openings on the outside of the manifold. A plurality of spray nozzles mounted in the openings are arranged to discharge a spray mist from the nozzles peripherally about the chimney wall. When lowered or dropped within a chimney the manifold pointed end penetrates the ignited mass of creosote while spraying a water mist to quench the fire.

Abstract: The anti-slip device comprises a plurality of linkages stretched over the tread of a vehicular tire. The ends of the linkage are formed into loops and extend over the tire sidewalls. In the proximity of the loops are a plurality of binder covered frames attached to the sidewalls in equal segments of space. Protruding from the binder is an extension adapted to be connected with and penetrate the end loops of the linkages to fasten the linkages on the tire tread.

Abstract: A powered jigging device for oscillating a fish pole supported in a rotatable holder operated by means for moving the pole at variable moments of time and distance. The means include a motor for driving a set of matched gears connected to a cam arranged to oscillate the holder. The means are responsive to a time delay control unit.

Abstract: A C-shaped bushing has a pair of spaced walls with inner and outer surfaces adapted to be inserted between the front and rear coupling members of a frame connected strut arm and a pair of opposed intermediary lugs projecting from a front axle of a four wheel drive vehicle to maintain the axle in positive caster alignment. The bushing has spaced side webs arranged to engage the exterior sides of the coupling members and prevent the bushing from sliding out of the members.

Abstract: A three dimensional woven composite is constructed of strands of graphite composite forming a basic geometric structure comprising a combination of regular octahedron and tetrahedron prisms alternately and regularly spaced. The framework of the geometric structure has one central intersection made up of twelve arms of strands and adjacent incomplete intersections of four or seven arms or strands.

Abstract: A boat structure has a rectangular shape including a twin hull bottom portion and an upper portion adapted to mount on and enclose a truck bed. A horizontally disposed deck strip surrounds and is connected to the upper sides and bow which is adequate to rest securely on the top rail of a truck bed. There are means provided to facilitate a simple procedure of mounting and dismounting the structure on and off of the truck bed.

Abstract: A trash container carrier is convertible from a wheeled transporting to a ground supported structure. The carrier includes a wheel assemblage retractable within openings in the floor adjacent to the corners of the structure. A pair of upright members installed at opposite ends of the floor support a longitudinally extending arm. The arm rotatably connected to one member and freely supported by the other has a trash container lid secured to the underneath side. The lid is arranged to uncover a floor supported trash container when the arm is raised to load or unload the container.

Abstract: An improved blade and frame assembly have a pair of laterally rotating arms disposed between a blade and a U-shaped frame rotatably connected to a power machine. The blade and frame are activated for vertical movement. Also included is a power source pivotally connected between the blade and frame for shifting the blade laterally at an angle to the draft of the machine.

Abstract: An improved hatch adjuster has a telescopic arm rotatably connected to a hatch cover at one end and the other end pivotably connected to a hatch coaming wherein the pivotable member includes an open end socket in which a ball member is pivotably seated and retained therein by a retaining screw to comprise a ball and socket joint adapted to support in adjustable alignment a raised hatch cover.

Abstract: A rocking lounge chair for children comprising a generally ellipsoidal shaped body particularly adapted for rocking on a ground surface. A body rest formed into a back, seat and leg rest for a child to recline in a comfortable position thereon is fixedly suspended downwardly within a rectangular opening in the top surface. A bumper guard spaced from the ground surface extends around the lower surface to provide the means for limiting rocking of the body in any position.

Abstract: A device for discharging a group of bubbles stuck together is adapted to be operated when held in hand and when mounted on a vehicle such as a bicycle. The device includes a multiple ring structure mounted in the bore of a tube having an air receiving entrance and an exit end. A reservoir which has multiple orifices in its bottom wall is also mounted in the upper wall of the tube. Bubble forming fluid stored in the reservoir is metered through the orifices and directed downwardly to form a film across the openings in the ring structure. In response to movement of air through the tube an expanding curtain of film is formed and released from the ring structure openings and discharged out of the exit end of the tube in an assortment of bubbles. A sump is demountably secured to the bottom wall of the tube for collecting drops of fluid not consumed in forming bubbles.