Abstract: The signal device, secured to the door of a rural mailbox, shows that mail has been received. The device operates by opening a shutter to display the message, "MAIL," when the mail carrier opens the mailbox door. It operates by gravity and latches magnetically. The shutter opens as a venetian blind when the weighted screen falls forward. The signal device is reset by pushing the reset tab. The device returns to the closed position by gravity. In the closed position the message, "NO MAIL," printed on the shutter, is displayed. Moving parts are contained in a weather-proof box with a transparent window. The messages, "MAIL," or "NO MAIL" are visible through the transparent window.

Abstract: A medical stirrup supporting and positioning apparatus which provides three dimensional adjustment. The stirrup features a single locking member which simultaneously locks the stirrup into two of three non parallel planes. It also includes a free-floating boot which together with the locking device allows the stirrup to be locked in a horizontal plane and also locked in the adduction or abduction position, but the boot is still free to tilt forward and backwards between safety stop positions.

Abstract: A retractable collapsible hydraulically operated ambulance cot having an upper frame with a bed for patient support; a lower frame; an intermediate frame disposed between and cooperable with the upper frame and the lower frame; a frame support pivotally connected to the upper frame, lower frame and the intermediate frame, which supports the upper frame and allows separation of the upper frame from the lower frame at a selected height of the upper frame above the lower frame; and adjustable retaining means cooperable with the frame support to retain the upper frame at the selected height. The cot is highly user friendly in allowing one or two ambulance attendants to easily transfer the cot into and out of the rear of an ambulance.

Abstract: A change return protection device is disclosed which prevents thieves from stuffing flexible material into the change return chutes of coin-operated machines. The device prevents stuffing of the change return chute when the change return door is opened by incorporating a blocking flap and a swinging flap around which the flexible material cannot be inserted. The device also includes a reinforcement plate which more securely joins the blocking flap to the change return door and a flat plate having V-shaped notch with sharpened edges which further prevents stuffing. Finally, the device includes an adjustable screw which restricts the size of the coin return door opening. The device is suitable for use in existing change return mechanisms.

Abstract: A deflatable weatherseal includes a deflatable chamber having a sealing surface for engaging a door or the like, and a relief chamber adjacent to the deflatable chamber for at least partially collapsing when pressure is applied to the sealing surface and the vacuum has not operated to collapse the seal.

Abstract: A revolving door construction includes an elongated pivot column and a plurality of spaced barrier members arranged in at least one row wherein a first end of each of the barrier members is secured to the pivot column. A support bar is spaced from the pivot column. The support bar has a plurality of longitudinally spaced transverse apertures extending therethrough such that a respective one of the barrier members extends through a respective one of the support bar apertures. Fasteners are utilized to secure the support bar to the plurality of barrier members.

Abstract: A folding table has table top halves of molded plastic which are hinged together along a transverse center line of the table by a hinge assembly which includes spaced hinges with a common hinge pin. The hinge pin forms a carrying handle for the table which is exposed when the table is closed and which is concealed between the table top halves when the table is opened. The table top halves have integral moldings for fitting folding metal legs as well as telescopic longitudinal reinforcing bars and transverse reinforcing bars.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interchangeable decorative ornament (10) comprising a setting (12), at least one decorative piece (14), a coupler (16), and a fastener (18). The coupler (16) is formed on setting (12) and decorative piece (14). Decorative piece (14) may be removably coupled to the setting (12) by coupler (16). Interchangeable decorative ornament (10) may be displayed on a user by fastener (18).

Abstract: A standing table with a hollow formed pedestal and a table top. The pedestal is hollow and is formed radially symmetrically, tapering upwardly. The central region of the table top is implemented so that it can be connected, through form-fitting, with upper edge regions of the pedestal. The standing table is stackable, while including a continuous table top and a separate pedestal.

Abstract: A reclining chair is provided with an ottoman (or leg rest) which includes primary (or main) and secondary (or mid or middle) ottoman members separately mounted to pantographic linkage subsystems of the side linkages of the chair-operating mechanism. Both ottoman members are padded and include side skirts for veiling respective portions of the side linkages when the ottoman is in a raised condition. The secondary ottoman is articulated directly to the primary ottoman, for control, so that as the ottoman is being retracted to a stowed position below the front of the seat, the secondary ottoman is rotated from a face-upwards, to a face-rearwards orientation, and received into a pocket formed behind the primary ottoman, which is rotated from a face-upwards, to a face-forwards orientation.

Abstract: A rest pad (1,1.sup.1) for an infant is described, which is provided with a preferably padded bottom (2,2.sup.1) delimited on at least one side thereof by an essentially straight, elevated rim section (3,3.sup.1), said elevated rim section (3,3.sup.1) being formed by a filling material, which is received in a hollow reception space such that it can be removed therefrom for the purpose of lowering said rim section (3,3.sup.1). In order to be able to use such a rest pad universally and with variable sizes, it is suggested that the hollow reception space should be defined by a loop (3a to 3d, 3.sup.1 a to 3.sup. d) connected via a predetermined bending boundary (4a to 4d, 4.sup.1 a to 4.sup.1 d) to the bottom (2,2.sup.1) in such a way that, for increasing or reducing the size of the rest pad, said loop, together with the filling material, can be folded inwards towards said bottom (2,2.sup.1) and outwards away from said bottom.

Abstract: The invention comprises a mail access section sufficiently dimensioned for receiving and supporting letters and packages for pickup and delivery by a mail carrier. A mail containment section supports the access section above the ground and receives the mail which is inserted through the access section. The combined length of the access section and containment section are selected so that someone cannot reach through the access section down into the mail containment section. However, the access section is appropriately dimensioned so that mail can be easily placed or tossed into the containment portion. In a alternative embodiment of the invention, a slidable table is located within the access section to provide additional storage space for outgoing packages allowing the structure to operate as a normal, non-security mailbox. In addition, a multi-user security mailbox is described that can be used for multiple residences.

Abstract: A garbage container has a housing with a rear wall, opposite side walls extending forwardly therefrom and a lid hingedly connected to the top of the rear wall and extending forwardly therefrom so as to rest on the top of the side walls in a closed position. A waste supporting platform is located within the housing and is pivotally connected adjacent its front edge to the opposite side walls for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis. A front wall extends upwardly from the front edge of the platform and has a top edge level with the top of the side walls in the closed position. A connecting member is pivotally connected to a rear portion of the platform and to a rear portion of the underside of the lid to cause upward opening movement of the lid to pivot the platform upwardly about its pivotal connection to the side walls with resultant forward pivotal movement of the front wall to facilitate access to the interior of the container.

Abstract: A designer mailbox with removable decorative side plates comprising a lower base plate in a generally rectangular configuration with parallel side edges and parallel front and rear edges; a semi-cylindrical roof panel having parallel lower edges located above the side edges of the base plate and extending from the front edge to the rear edge of the base plate; a pair of parallel planar interior side walls parallel with the side edges of the base plate and extending upwardly from the base plate at locations spaced inwardly from the side edges, the interior side walls having upper edges formed integrally with the roof panel interiorly of its lower edges; a pair of parallel exterior side walls extending upwardly from the side edges of the base plate to the lower edges of the roof panel and spaced a distance outwardly from the interior wall to thereby form generally rectangular spaces between the interior and exterior side walls; an opening in each exterior side wall extending from a horizontal lower edge paralle

Abstract: A stackable foot, particularly for the base of a container of the palette type. The foot is characterized in that it is principally constituted, on the one hand, by a body (2) essentially in the form of a tube or of a U shaped profile, ensuring particularly the maintenance in vertical position of an upright articulated or not relative to the body (2) and, on the other hand, by elements (4, 4', 5, 5') for the assembly of beams (6) and bearing pads (7) respectively together, the foot (1) having a molded one-piece construction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chain link for gems comprising a mounting portion, a linking element disposed on the mounting portion and a receiving element provided on the mounting portion for taking up and connecting a linking element of a further chain link, the gem being simultaneously held captively by the fastening element in the mounting portion of this link member by engagement of the linking element of a first chain link with the receiving element of a further chain link. The invention also relates to a method for producing ornamental chains using the inventive chain links and to the ornamental chains themselves.

Abstract: Rotary locks used on transit vehicle doors when opened and closed by a rotating helical door drive member. In a preferred embodiment, a first lock utilizes a negative thread portion of the helical drive. A second lock utilizes a rotating lock pawl and stop. The drive and lock can be used to operate door systems with and without separate door hangers. Compensation for camber variations in car structure is provided through the use of spherical mounts or drive member journals.

Abstract: A multi-strand jewelry clasp comprises a pair of clasp connector boxes in each of which is provided a plurality of pivot hooks and rings for detachable connection to one end of each of a plurality of jewelry strands, such as chains or necklaces. A single latch arm is provided for detachably connecting together, in one operative step, the pair of clasp connector boxes and thus the plurality of strands.

Abstract: A gem setting comprised of a plurality of interconnected links. Each link has a male end at each end, an opening for receiving and holding a gem stone therein, and an apertured raised portion forming a platform for setting the base of the gem stone when assembled. A rimmed embossment presses over the top edge of the gem stone holding it securely in place. The embossment, along with a plurality of prongs, secures the gem stone in place. A female opening is provided in each link between the gem opening and the raised portion. In assembling, the male ends of one link are grasped together, the gem stone being disposed in the opening with the raised portion abutting against the base thereof, the base of the stone entering the aperture in the raised portion, and inserted into the female opening, then turned to lock one link to another forming the setting.

Abstract: In an earring for the stimulation of acupuncture points and lines present in the human outer ear which consists of an open-ended annular body of a plastic material having a front end adapted to be received in the outer ear cavity of a wearer and a rear end abutting the rear surface of the outer ear wherein the areas in contact with the outer ear are electrically interconnected and consist of materials which in accordance with their locations in the electrochemical voltage series, provide for a potential and current flow thereacross for the stimulation of the acupuncture points and lines in the outer ear of the wearer of such an earring.