Abstract: Embodiments relate to a removal adapter configured to engage a fuel injector secured to an engine and to allow for the removal of the fuel injector from the engine without damaging the fuel injector. The removal adapter is slid over the fuel injector and engages the fuel injector via a ridge. The engagement via the ridge places most, if not all, of the force on the strongest part of the fuel injector.

Abstract: A brake de-icing agent insertion apparatus for an air line of a vehicle is provided. Preferably, the de-icing is the emergency brake line of a truck or other vehicle. The brake de-icing agent insertion apparatus has a release valve plug located on the underside of a main storage reservoir. An extended rim on the underside of the main storage reservoir surrounds the release valve plug and provides a stabilizing surface for resting the reservoir. Further the extended rim provides a protective shield should there be a release of the de-icing agent which might be pressurized and might otherwise spray on, contact and harm a person adding the de-icing agent to the air line.

Abstract: A modular digital filter, regulator and lubricator (FRL) connector and system are provided. The modular digital filter, regulator and lubricator connector and system are especially suitable for use in improving compressed air quality so as to extend the life of tools and machines which are connected to the FRL devices. The connector device and system allows for a quick and efficient connection with respect to both electronics and air lines and reduces problems that arise from wire pig-tailing or accidental disconnection of the FRL. The device and system may have digital, visual and audible warnings with respect to the quality of air passing through the system and to the tools and machines.

Abstract: The present calibratable tire gauge has a first unit nose piece and a second unit nose piece located partially within a main outer enclosure of the gauge. A clicker mechanism located may allow a user to utilize a special tool to ‘unlock’ the second unit nose piece with respect to the first unit nose piece and immobilize the second unit nose piece with respect to the main outer enclosure. Once ‘unlocked’, a user may twist the scale bar of the gauge to move the first unit nose piece independent from the second unit nose piece. As a result, the measured pressure on the scale bar is altered as a result of the ‘read’ line being lowered or raised with respect to the main outer enclosure.

Abstract: A wall sconce provides a lighted projection on a wall which can simulate motion or an environment. The wall sconce comprises a lighting chamber having a pair of light emitting diodes (LED). The LEDs emit light which is projected through a translucent cover and projected onto a wall thereby producing a pattern. The LEDs may be turned on or off to change the angle at which light passes through the translucent cover. This change of angle causes the simulation of motion or an environment on the wall. The wall sconce comprises a speaker capable of producing sounds configured to enhance the illusion of motion or the environment on the wall. The wall sconce further comprises an integrated circuit operable to control actuation of the LEDs and the speaker. Decals may be included to enhance the experience produced by the wall sconce.

Abstract: A set of toy figures each has a main body portion and a detachable brain portion that are associated with a certain archetype (e.g., policeman, skateboarder, soldier, infant, athlete, cheerleader, pirate, princess, etc). In response to a user engaging a brain portion and depressing the squishy brain, a switch activates a voice response circuit that plays a voice script stored on a main PCB assembly in the brain portion with a tonal quality associated with the archetype for the main body portion. Thus, if a brain portion matched with another archetype is attached, the assembled toy figure will say content that is not associated with the toy figure but in a manner that is appropriate. Thus, a soldier's brain would speak soldier jargon, but in an infantile way when on an infant body, providing increased variety and amusement possibilities for a set of such toy figures.

Abstract: A glider toy has pivoting wings that may be locked in a retracted position prior to launch. Upon launching of the glider, the wings may be unlocked. During flight, the wings extend forward for an entertaining glide at the urging of one or more elastic members. A launcher includes an orientation-sensitive safety feature that limits the angles at which projectiles may be launched therefrom. The safety feature permits projectiles to be launched from the launcher only within approximately a generally upward, non-vertical angular range.

Abstract: A food wedger for slicing food such as apples into wedge shaped segments and coring the food comprises a frame having a base that supports a cutter assembly. The cutter assembly comprises a plurality of cutter blades radiating outwardly and upwardly from a central ring in an inverted cone-shaped radial array. The blades are fixed to the central ring and, are fixed at the periphery of the assembly to a peripheral support ring. A tapered segmented pusher having radial slots and a central pin is mounted for selective advancement through the cutter assembly. When so advanced, the blades of the assembly pass through the slots and the central pin of the pusher passes through the central ring of the cutter assembly. Food to be wedged is placed in the cutter assembly and the pusher is advanced through the cutter to force the food past the blades, which cuts the periphery of the food into wedge-shaped segments. The core of the food is, at the same time, cut away by the central ring.

Abstract: A food cutting machine for cutting food into strips or cubes has first and second rotatable shafts, each having an array of cutter discs thereon. The cutter discs on one shaft are offset from corresponding discs on the other shaft and form cutter pairs therewith, the spacing between pairs being substantially greater than the spacing between the discs forming the pairs. Guide means extending between cutter pairs define the maximum thickness of meat that can be cut, and the discs forming a pair overlap a distance equal to or greater than one-half the spacing between the guide means.

Abstract: A hand held and controlled air activated vacuum pump for testing vacuum systems and controls against atmospheric exudations that adversely affect their performance.

Abstract: An improvement in an inflator valve, pressure gauge, and automatic pressure-responsive relief valve, all of which are combined into an integral hand-held and operated device for use in high pressure inflating applications.