Abstract: The window assembly of the present invention includes a window frame and window sash rotatable relative to the window frame between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the window sash is positioned parallel to the window frame. In the open position, a space is defined between the bottom edges of the window frame and the window sash, and the space defined between the side edges of the window frame and the window sash. A window screen is connected to the two side edges and the bottom edge of the window sash, the two side edges and the bottom edge of the window frame. The window screen is configured to extend in the space. The viewer can have a clear view out of the window assembly without the unsightliness, distortion, or sunlight blockage that is caused by conventional “always visible” window screens.

Abstract: A shoe assembly includes a front sole section, a rear sole section, a heel, and a hinge. The front sole section has a front sole section rear edge. The rear sole section includes a rear sole section front edge, a shank, and a release button. The heel may be removably attached to the shank and may be released from a locked position by the release button. The hinge connects the front sole section and the rear sole section. The hinge is perpendicular to a rear sole section axis.

Abstract: A shoe assembly includes a front sole section, a rear sole section, a heel, and a hinge. The front sole section has a front sole section rear edge. The rear sole section includes a rear sole section front edge, a shank, and a release button. The heel may be removably attached to the shank and may be released from a locked position by the release button. The hinge connects the front sole section and the rear sole section. The hinge is perpendicular to a rear sole section axis.

Abstract: A shoe assembly includes a front sole section, a rear sole section, a heel, and a hinge. The front sole section has a front sole section rear edge. The rear sole section includes a rear sole section front edge, a shank, and a release button. The heel may be removably attached to the shank and may be released from a locked position by the release button. The hinge connects the front sole section and the rear sole section. The hinge is perpendicular to a rear sole section axis.

Abstract: A shoe assembly includes a front sole section, a rear sole section, a heel, and a hinge. The front sole section has a front sole section rear edge. The rear sole section includes a rear sole section front edge, a shank, and a release button. The heel may be removably attached to the shank and may be released from a locked position by the release button. The hinge connects the front sole section and the rear sole section. The hinge is perpendicular to a rear sole section axis.

Abstract: A shoe assembly includes a front sole section, a rear sole section, a heel, and a hinge. The front sole section has a front sole section rear edge. The rear sole section includes a rear sole section front edge, a shank, and a release button. The heel may be removably attached to the shank and may be released from a locked position by the release button. The hinge connects the front sole section and the rear sole section. The hinge is perpendicular to a rear sole section axis.

Abstract: A transformable shoe described wherein can transform into different heel heights. It is a shoe wherein the heel is detached or attached that transforms the shoe into heels of varying heights. The frame of the shoe contains two independent soles that are pivotally connected via a hinge. The two independent shoe soles will vary angles via the hinge upon attaching or detaching of the heel. Heels of varying heights can be attached to the bottom of the sole. The hinge connecting the two independent soles will rotate according to the height of the heels attached to the sole. The heel upon detachment from the shoe can be stowed by the person separately.

Abstract: A mooring system for watercraft, which includes a connection/release device. The mooring system will release a mooring line off a stationary mooring member. The connection/release device is activated and the mooring line is then released off the dock facility. The connection/release device can be either manually or remotely activated to release the mooring line off the stationary mooring member. The mooring system can be reversed so the connection/release device releases the mooring line off the watercraft. The mooring system can utilize a retraction device in the mooring line is coiled into a housing for storage to be use at a later time. This connection/release device can be utilized for any situation in which a line needs to be connected and then released off a member.

Abstract: A bumper and mooring line receptacle apparatus for a dock facility includes an elongated bumper and mooring line receptacle for one or each mooring line, wherein each bumper and mooring line receptacle is connected with the dock facility; and further includes an abutment member connected with each mooring line at a distal end thereof. The bumper and mooring line receptacle has an interior hollow defined by a sidewall, having a slot therein along its entire length. The sidewall opposite the sot is attached to the sidewall of a selected dock facility via threaded fasteners or suitable. One bumper and mooring line receptacle can be located at the port bow, another at the starboard bow, another at the port stern and another at the starboard stern. Preferably, each of the sets of port and starboard bumper and mooring line receptacles end near each other at a generally amidship location on the gunwale where the skipper and crew/passengers enter and leave the watercraft.

Abstract: A rubrail mooring line receptacle apparatus integrating a rubrail with a mooring line receptacle. A pair of bow mooring lines are connected at their respective near ends to the bow of the watercraft, for example via respective starboard and port cleats, or via a centrally located bow eyelet. The distal end of the bow mooring lines are preferably connected adjustably to an abutment member, preferably in the form of a handle, which is snappably held in place at the gunwale. Port and starboard rubrail mooring line receptacles include a sidewall, a rubrail member integral with a lower portion of the sidewall, and, preferably, a flange member connected to an upper portion of the sidewall. The rubrail member is robust and preferably provides internal and external curvilinear surfaces, wherein the internal surface provides an interior hollow which is preferably concave and is sized to restably receive a bow mooring line therein.

Abstract: A mooring line receptacle apparatus for a watercraft includes an elongated mooring line receptacle for each mooring line, wherein each mooring line receptacle is composed of a plurality of discrete segments and is connected with the hull of the watercraft preferably at the gunwale thereof; and further includes an abutment member connected with each mooring line at a distal end thereof. The mooring line receptacle has an interior hollow defined by a sidewall composed of a durable material having a slot therein along its entire length. The sidewall opposite the slot is attached to the hull of a selected watercraft via threaded fasteners. One mooring line receptacle is located at the port bow, another at the starboard bow, another at the port stern and another at the starboard stern. Preferably, each of the sets of port and starboard mooring line receptacles end near each other at a generally amidship location on the gunwale where the skipper and crew/passengers enter and leave the watercraft.

Abstract: A retrieval system for a mooring line when a skipper is ready to shove-off composed of at least one mooring line receptacle for a mooring line, wherein the mooring line has a release actuator at its distal end. A connector is slidably captured on the mooring line for being engaged by the release actuator. A retrieval cable for actuating the release actuator and for retracting the mooring line into its mooring line receptacle is connected to a slide slidably interfaced with the mooring line receptacle for being pulled along the mooring line receptacle so as to retract the mooring line into the mooring line receptacle. In operation, the mooring line is pulled from its mooring line receptacle via the connector, looped around a cleat, piling, etc. of a dock and then the release actuator is seated in the socket to thereby secure the mooring line as a closed loop therearound. When the skipper is ready to shove-off, the slide is pulled along the mooring line receptacle in a direction away from the eyelet.