Abstract: A rachet wrench fitted with a rotatable wrench lug that completely encloses a non-circular wrench opening, when installed, with the wrench lug formed of two assembled units, one of which is detachable to permit the wrench lug to be installed sidewise about a fitting on a tube, pipe or cable. A handle joins a circular open wrench section formed of two fixed arcuate shaped jaws in which a first wrench unit is rotatably mounted, with the first wrench unit in the form of a split ring, of a profile similar to that of the two fixed jaws, with the opening of the split periphery section of the first wrench formed as the same size as that of the opening between the ends of the two fixed jaws.

Abstract: First and second wafer switches are provided in a housing. Each of the switches has a control member outside the housing for manual operation and a plurality of electrical contacts inside the housing. Selected contacts of the first wafer switch are electrically connected to a cable for independent electrical connection to first and second stage cooling lines, a fan, a source of voltage and first and second stage heating lines. Selected contacts of the second wafer switch are electrically connected to a pair of test leads and are electrically connected to a cable for independent electrical connection to defrost checking circuits. Selected contacts of the first and second wafer switches are connected to each other. A user substitutes thermostatic operation by selective operation of the control members of the first and second wafer switches after connection of the leads and the leads of the cables to the corresponding lines and circuits.

Abstract: A bracket type member is affixed to a sliding door at a first end thereof and extends upward in a plane perpendicular to the door whereby the second end of the member is above the first end and spaced from the door and extends between an end ring of a drape hanging from a rod extending above, parallel to, and spaced from, the door, and the ring next-adjacent thereto. The member thus moves the drape in the same direction as the door.

Abstract: A collapsible structure which can be readily erected and supported outside of a window against an external building wall for use by a window washer, and can be withdrawn through the opening of the window after use. The structure is in the form of a rectangular box formed of frame members pivotably fastened to each other and fitted on each side, with a diagonal strut which is pinned in position to hold the structure open, and which bears against an external wall. A pair of horizontal struts extend from the erected box across the sill of a window and are each fitted with pivotal clamp arms to grip the inside structure wall under the window sill to hold the box in position for use.

Abstract: A flagpole assembly for automatically displaying and furling a flag. The assembly is formed of a first hollow vertical slotted pole mounted concentrically inside a second slotted hollow pole with both poles mounted to a base. A cable, mounted on pulleys extends inside the first pole with the flag fixed to the cable, and extending through the slot of the first pole, and when displayed, extending through the slot of the second pole. The second pole is rotatably mounted to the base. A motor unit serves to wind the cable pulleys and rotate the second pole for furling or unfurling the flag, with associated sensors and limit switches serving to furl the flag during periods of darkness and periods of rain.

Abstract: A credit card of electrically insulative material has electrically conductive material embedded therein. The electrically conductive material has the configuration of an irregular line extending between a pair of spaced bores in the area of an edge of the card and a plurality of spot openings in the line formed in a predetermined pattern. The credit card has openings at a surface thereof in the area of the spot openings. Each of a pair of electrically conductive annular contact members is mounted in a corresponding one of the bores in electrical contact with the electrically conductive material. A key member has a plate-like configuration of electrically insulative material having electrically conductive material spots protruding from a surface thereof in the predetermined pattern whereby when the card and the key member are juxtaposed the spots of the key member fill the spot openings of the card and close a circuit between the contact members.

Abstract: An enclosure which serves as a storage means for a fire escape ladder, made from a rope-like flexible material, is given a decorative appearance and is provided with a set of drawers for storing valuables. By its weight the enclosure itself, once thrown out of a window, serves to unwind and place in position the fire escape ladder.

Abstract: A rail track that reduces noise and vibration for particular use in rapid transit and subway lines. The track is formed of a conventional rail embedded in a pre-stressed concrete bed. Sections of such jacketed rails are joined together by means of flanges, one of which is welded to one side of each rail end, with the bolt holes in the flanges and the joined rails oriented at an angle to axes of the rails so as to transfer a tension load between each rail of a joint. The pre-stress tension wires of the concrete bed extend beyond the ends of each section and are individually joined by turnbuckles or other tension creating couplers. The bottom of each concrete bed section is mounted on a solid sheet of rubber or other elastomer.

Abstract: A helmet for emergency fire use fitted with air supply means supported at the forward section of the helmet that is led to the user through a mouthpiece from a container of pressurized air. The mouthpiece, when gripped by the user, for breathing purposes, serves as a structural support of the worn helmet.

Abstract: A helmet has ear plugs to cover the ears of a wearer and an watertight band lining the helmet to prevent fluid leakage therefrom. A flexible inlet hose opens into the helmet for supplying water under pressure into the helmet. A flexible outlet hose extends from the helmet for draining fluid therefrom via a drain valve. A spray device in the helmet at the opening of the inlet hose sprays water into the helmet via a water valve. A reservoir of hair shampoo fluid opens into the helmet via a shampoo valve. A plurality of scalp massaging brushes are rotatably mounted in the helmet. A motor is mounted in the helmet and coupled to the brushes for rotating the brushes. A rechargeable battery is mounted in the helmet. A control device is electrically connected to the motor and the battery for selectively operating the water valve, the shampoo valve, the drain valve and the motor in a predetermined sequence to wet, shampoo, brush, rinse and drain the hair of a wearer of the helmet.

Abstract: An auxiliary braking system for use in a vehicle when operating under heavy stop-go traffic conditions. A linear motor control switch is mounted on a spoke of the steering wheel of the vehicle and is electrically connected to a linear motor which is linked to the control rod of the vehicle braking system. The control rod is also mechanically linked to the conventional brake pedal and may be joined to a vacuum chamber or other power coupling that operates the hydraulic brake piston of the vehicle. The linear motor is linked to the control rod so as to push the control rod towards the position of increased braking, permitting the conventional foot brake pedal to readily override the linear motor for purposes of increased braking.

Abstract: A doll house shaped as a wooden prairie house fitted with a removable roof, together with furniture mountable in the house. The interior of the house is formed with a balcony floor and staircase leading to the ground floor level. A fireplace and chimney is mounted in the house in a recess on the floor thereof with the chimney, or rectangular cross-section, extending freely through a rectangular opening in the removable roof so as to latch the roof in place.

Abstract: An externally threaded sleeve type device surrounds at least part of an electrical connector device. An internally threaded cap is threadedly coupled to the sleeve type device and covers the electrical connector device.

Abstract: A bench member has spaced opposite first and second ends, a top and a bottom. A first pair of legs are foldably mounted on the bench member at the bottom of the first end thereof. A first guide device is affixed to the first pair of legs for removably supporting a palette between the first pair of legs. A second pair of legs are foldably mounted on the bench member at the bottom of the second end thereof. A second guide device is affixed to the second pair of legs for removably supporting a canvas therebetween. A storage box is pivotally affixed at a pair of corners of the box to the bench at the top of the second end of the bench. The storage box is for paints, brushes and supplies, and has a lid movably affixed to the box for selectively covering the box. Canvas supporting devices are provided on the inside surface of the lid for releasably mounting a canvas thereon whereby the lid functions as an easel.

Abstract: A game played on a board marked as a residential subdivision. Markers are moved about the board by the players in response to the play of dice, with the players representing buyers, developers and sellers of residential and commercial lots marked on the board. The board is marked with a layout of a continuous path of blocks representing a route along several joining streets, with individually numbered building lots marked adjacent each block of the route. The game includes markers for representing each player's position on a block of the route, miniature houses to represent buildings constructed by a player on a lot adjacent to his marker position, play money which may be borrowed by a player from a bank, cards representing engineering, sewer and water, paving, building, and sales and rentals contracts, together with two sets of penalty or reward cards. Individual blocks of the route are marked with colors to indicate the application of the penalty or reward cards.

Abstract: A generally cylindrical casing is hollow, and is supported by a base so that the axis of the casing is horizontal. A vertical partition divides the casing into a fire chamber and a smaller exhaust chamber. The smaller chamber is vented to the outside atmosphere by a chimney. The partition does not completely isolate the chambers, but enables them to be interconnected through a small gap at its bottom. Extending rearwardly along the curved portion of the casing are two oppositely disposed parallel horizontal elongated air intake slits at the level of the bottom of the partition. The major portion of the section of the casing that surround the fire chamber is of glass. The base can have a horizontal hollow half cylindrical shell at its top which supports the casing and a vertical hollow intake duct extending from a bottom opening in the base to the slits to feed air thereto.

Abstract: A handle member consists of a hollow elongated shaft having a tapered bore formed therein in the area of an end thereof. A balance member consists of an elongated rod tapered at one end to seat in the bore. A balance device is affixed to the opposite end of the rod. The user attempts to balance the balance member upright in the bore of the handle member and stores the balance member in the handle member when not in use.

Abstract: A bench unit, fitted with compartments open to the top and with covered side compartments for use in rendering a pedicure treatment. The bench is of a height to enable a seated patient to rest one or both feet in individual open compartments with a first central flat tray section serving as a rest for a foot being treated or as a storage space for treating implements or towels. Two of the open compartments are fitted with removable foot bath pans with the walls of these bathing compartments fitted with electrical heating elements.

Abstract: A bracket member of square U-shaped configuration having first and second spaced parallel arms and a head joining the arms and extending perpendicularly thereto rests on a wall of a freezer at the opening of the freezer with the first arm abutting the outside surface of the wall, the second arm abutting the inside surface of the wall and the head abutting the edge of the wall. A battery and an alarm are mounted on the first arm of the bracket member. A thermometer device is mounted on the second arm of the bracket member and has a column of mercury for indicating the temperature and a pair of spaced electrical contacts in the path of the column of mercury at an unsafe temperature. Electrical conductors connect the battery, the alarm and the thermometer device in a circuit whereby when the temperature in the freezer becomes unsafe as indicated when the column of mercury reaches the electrical contacts, the circuit is closed and the battery energizes the alarm.

Abstract: A motorized vacuum unit fitted with an intake nozzle that may be readily pointed towards a fly or other flying insect to catch and draw the flying insect into a mesh cage inside the unit. The nozzle is pivotably mounted to the body of the unit so that rotation of the nozzle provides access to the cage for emptying of its contents. A battery, motor and suction fan are mounted in the body which is fitted with a fixed handle surrounding a recess in the body to enable grasping of the body by a hand of the user, with the axis of the handle parallel to the axis of the nozzle.