Abstract: An antitheft device for attachment to a steering wheel of a automobile comprising an elongated body member having a passage extending along an axis therethrough, first hook means secured to the body member for engagement with a portion of the steering wheel wherein the first hook means engage the wheel from the inside thereof with the body member extending outward beyond the periphery of the steering wheel, an elongated rod member adapted to move in telescopic fashion in the passageway of the body member along the axis, second hook means secured to the rod member for engaging the inside portion of the steering wheel diametrically opposed to the first hook means, and means associated with the body member engaging the rod within the passage that allows the rod member to extend with respect to the body member to be locked at any of a plurality of positions and prevents the rod member from being released from the body member.

Abstract: A clinical bed system for monitoring and recording movements of a person while reclining or sleeping on a bed of the system. The bed includes an air mattress having multiple isolated air-filled zones. Attached to each of these zones is a pressure-responsive readout device which is operative to read out and record pressure changes resulting from movement of a person reclining on the air mattress.

Abstract: In connecting an operating lever to the inner wire of a Bowden cable, a nipple is secured to one end of said inner wire, and on the other hand, a connector, in which a locking hole for engaging said nipple is formed, is supported within said operating lever so that the nipple of said inner wire engages the locking hole of said connector. Also, a ring body which presses the top surface of the nipple is attached to the circumferential surface of said connector to restrain said nipple within the locking hole of said connector. Said ring body prevents the nipple from unexpectedly projecting or falling from the connector as a result of elongation, etc. of the inner wire. The ring body has a handle-shaped pickup portion with a slot-shaped tool opening and is carried solely by the connector hidden within the operating lever.

Abstract: A lock mechanism for safely locking doors, such as trailer-tractor vehicle doors and for controllably releasing same including a reciprocal or rotatable locking member such as a sliding bolt movable up through the floor of a trailer to a first locking position wherein a door is positively locked and a release position wherein the vehicle door is released with the locking member housed in a tamper-proof box with a pivotal panel that is held shut by a latch released by a latch operator means which is activated by an air drive that can be primarily operated only when connected to the air pressure system of a vehicle.

Abstract: A flat key pick resistant cylindrical lock structure which comprises a plug, a sleeve and a housing. The housing is bored off center to receive the sleeve and thus make room for biased split pin tumblers embodying false segments and further, limited misleading internal rotational movement occurs when an attempt is made to pick the lock. Also two shear lines between the plug and sleeve and between the sleeve and housing must be cleared before an unlocking of the lock can be accomplished.

Abstract: A telescopic support 14 of variable length has an outer tube tube 11 and an inner tube 12 which is telescopically displaceable therein. A shallow external thread 16 is provided at one end of the outer tube 11 onto which there is screwed a positioning nut 17 with a lowering sleeve 14 rotatably secured thereto. In the region of the thread 16 there is at least one elongate slot 18 in the outer tube into which a latch bolt 13 engages which is supported axially on the lowering sleeve 15. In accordance with the invention the lowering sleeve 15 can be rotationally locked in both directions in the extended position by a rotary latch 21 which engages in the elongate slot 18.

Abstract: A remote indicator system for determining at a remote location when incoming mail is present in a mailbox. A light port in the mailbox admits outside ambient light onto a first photodetector on the bottom of the mailbox. When no mail is present, the first photodetector produces a first signal indicating that no mail is present. When incoming mail is present, the light to the first photodetector is interrupted, causing the first photodetector to produce a second signal, indicating that mail is present. A second photodetector positioned outside of the mailbox disables the first signal when the outside ambient light is below a given intensity, and a switching means associated with the manually operable flag disables the first signal to distinguish between incoming and outgoing mail.

Abstract: A baby's receiving blanket includes a back panel and two front pieces together forming a front panel. The back panel and front panel each include a notch in its bottom portion, forming separate leg portions. The front panel further includes a fly adapted to open and close. The front and back panels together form a two-legged pouch for a baby's legs and body. The back panel is larger than the front panel to wrap around and over the baby after it is positioned in the pouch.

Abstract: There is disclosed a picture frame comprising a plurality of rebated side frame members at least one of which is provided with a part hingedly connected thereto, and movable between a first position in which it lies outside the rebate and a second position in which it lies within the rebate to engage the rear face of a backing sheet or board, and urge same towards the front of the frame.

Abstract: The invention is a movable frame for connection to and movement with respect to a fixed support, said movable frame may be comprised of multiple elements including a movable frame member, a pivot means, a spring means, a dampening means, and a support means. The combination of the movable frame, the pivot means and a fixed support form the preferred invention embodiment of a pull down display and storage apparatus. The invention also includes a method for moving products from an initial raised position to a final lower position by the step of pulling down on a movable frame, when the movable frame is comprised of the elements discussed herein.

Abstract: An undermattress which includes a frame which is spanned in a transverse direction by a plurality of laths which are supported on the frame at each end, so as to be yieldable in a direction of loading of the undermattress, by structure that holds a plurality of laths via joints (3,4,7) which are each formed from a joint pin (3) having a spherical or ellipsoidal joint head (4) and a guide bush (7). Each joint head (4) is fitted into a respective guide bush (7) and is shaped for enabling movement of the joint pin (3) relative to the guide bush (3) in every direction. In this way, sufficient freedom of movement is provided to enable the laths to be held without tilting on the frame even under unilateral loading.

Abstract: A plastic vault liner for use in paystations for the purpose of providing a spacer underneath the coin receptable. Two versions are shown: a standard one piece plastic version and a high security version which provides a stainless steel anti-drill plate as an integral part of the liner. The liner is designed as a bevel spring to insure positive upward pressure on various coin enclosures.

Abstract: A door assembly for a truck including an outer door assembly, a reinforcement panel, and a door cover panel. The outer door assembly is made of a lightweight aluminum for weight savings, the reinforcement panel is made of a high strength steel to provide required strength and the added benefit of subassembly.

Abstract: A casement operator for a window has a deployment linkage connectable between the window frame and the base and operable to cause movement of the window sash. A gear drive drives the deployment linkage, which coacts with a sash lock and a lock linkage having a window-actuated trigger. A plurality of rigid links are in pivotal engagement with the deployment linkage and in driving engagement with the gear drive, and a tie rod is disposed intermediate the rigid links and the sash lock. A trip lever with a trigger extending beyond the window frame is pivotally secured to the base and engageable with the lock linkage for restricting the movement of said lock linkage during a non-locking mode of operation of the operator.

Abstract: A hospital bed device is presented which includes hydraulic cylinders for lifting rollers positioned along each side of the bed. The rollers are driven by fractional horsepower electric motors and an endless belt is connected to the rollers whereby a patient lying thereon can be lifted and moved as the belt turns. The device provides a safe and convenient method to turn bedridden patients that otherwise may develop bed sores, pneumonia, or other consequential ailments.

Abstract: A portable multi-component contoured body cushion for supporting at least portions of a body includes a head member configured and dimensioned for supporting the head portion, a chest member configured and dimensioned for supporting the chest portion, and an abdomen member configured and dimensioned for supporting the abdomen. If desired, an ankle bolster configured and dimensioned for supporting the lower leg and ankle portions is also provided. The chest member is formed of a plurality of preformed sheets of uniform thickness configured so as to provide recesses to accommodate the breasts and abdomen of the body and to provide supports at least for the sternum and collar portions. The abdomen member is formed of a plurality of preformed sheets of uniform thickness positioned one atop the other. This abdomen member is also configured so as to provide support for the pelvic region so as to generally straighten the lumbar spinal curve.

Abstract: A combination of a bed with a TV set comprises a bed frame structure, a supporting structure provided within the frame structure for supporting a TV set thereon, a mechanism for positioning of the TV set for unobstructed viewing by a person while reclining on the bed, and a structure for concealing the TV set within the frame structure of the bed when the TV set is not in use.

Abstract: A vehicle door lock system including a power lock actuator for locking and unlocking a door by moving a lock lever, is further provided with a childproof and theftproof lock actuator for moving a block lever between a block position to prevent the swing motion of the lock lever, and an unblock position to allow the lock lever's swing motion.

Abstract: The antipanic lock comprises at least a bolt and an actuating rod pivotingly connected to a door by a unit formed by at least two housings fixed onto the door and two levers (2) integral, towards their one end, with the actuating rod and pivotingly mounted, at their other end, into an associated housing (4); said lock comprises a torsion spring (10), in a first dihedron corresponding to a first direction of opening of the door, the actuating rod and the levers (2) towards a neutral position, one of the levers being a control lever co-operating with members in order to actuate the bolt.

Abstract: A contoured cellular cushion has a base and flexible cells, which are inflatable, projecting upwardly from the base. The base is rectangular and the cells are arranged in front-to-rear and transverse rows upon its. Moreover, the cells are preferably organized into two zones--an outer zone and an inner zone--with the cells of each zone being interconnected amongst themselves, but not with the cells of the other zone. The outer zone includes long cells which lie along the sides of the base in side sections and also in an abductor section between the side sections near the front margin. The shorter cells of the inner zone occupy the remainder of the base and produce a depression between the side sections and behind the abductor section of the outer zone, and troughs on each side of the abductor section.