Abstract: A portable timing and alarm apparatus for alerting a child that a pre-set interval of time for playing or for observing a pre-arranged response has expired. An audible alarm signals the wearer of the apparatus that the time interval has expired. The length of the time interval is adjustable by use of a key to prevent tampering by the child. In one embodiment, the key is engaged by inserting the apparatus into a module which simultaneously allows two spaced enabling pins to engage mating switches on the apparatus that, when triggered, allow time setting adjustment thereof.

Abstract: A switch for a portable light source such as a flashlight which has a housing for carrying one or more batteries and for supporting a lamp bulb. The switch includes a switch body securable to the housing and an actuator that is axially moveable relative to the switch body for electrically coupling and uncoupling an electrode of the batteries to one of the terminals of the lamp bulb to switch the lamp bulb on and off. The actuator is also rotatably moveable relative to the switch body to prevent axial movement of the actuator and thereby lock the flashlight in the on state.

Abstract: A solar rechargeable light has a lamp for illuminating a selected area such as the ground or a wall. A base is adapted to support the lamp in a fixed position to illuminate the selected area. An electrical storage device and power supply is electrically coupled to the lamp. A solar panel is electrically coupled to the electrical storage device for charging the storage device when the solar panel is exposed to light, wherein current from the storage device energizes the lamp, and wherein the solar panel is moveable relative to the base so that the orientation of the solar panel is substantially independent of an orientation of the lamp relative to the selected area.

Abstract: A vehicle wheelchair lift for loading and unloading an occupant confined to a wheelchair. The lift having a wheelchair platform which is folded vertically inside the vehicle and adjacent a vehicle door. When the lift is in use, the vehicle door is opened and the platform is lowered to a horizontal position outside the door opening. The wheelchair occupant is then wheeled onto the lift by a wheelchair attendant and the platform is lowered to the ground surface.

Abstract: A safety barrier for a wheelchair lift. The barrier preventing a wheelchair from dropping off the lift as the lift is raised and lowered horizontally from a vehicle to the ground surface. The barrier automatically lowers when the lift contacts the ground surface so that the wheelchair may be discharged from the lift.

Abstract: A vehicle wheelchair ramp for loading and unloading an occupant confined to a wheelchair. The ramp is hingably mounted on the floor of the vehicle and unfolds outwardly from the vehicle for contacting the ground surface, curb, or the like. The ramp includes built-in steps with U-shaped guide channels positioned adjacent both sides of the steps for guiding the wheelchair as a wheelchair attendant uses the steps for loading and unloading the occupant in the wheelchair.

Abstract: A wheelchair lock for mounting in a vehicle. The vehicle is used for transporting handicapped people who are confined to a wheelchair. The lock receives a portion of the ground wheels of the wheelchair and secures the wheels thereto. The lock is manually or electrically operated for quickly releasing the wheels when it is desired to remove the wheelchair from the wheelchair lock.

Abstract: A multi-compartmented carrying case; the case formed of a pair of substantially rectangular receptacles hinged at one end thereof to one another and having latch means at the other end thereof, at least one of the rectangular receptacles (and preferably both thereof) having a plurality of elongate partitions therein forming or defining in such said receptacle a plurality of substantially rectangular storage chambers; the depth of one of the receptacles typically less than the depth of the other receptacle; handle means integrally formed in the outer side wall of each of said receptacles cooperating in arrangement for grasping by the user and carrying and handling of same; means for receiving and fixedly retaining in position in the storage chambers of the said rectangular receptacles a plurality of containers or devices to be received in and transported by the case; the bottom walls of the paired rectangular receptacles formed so as to rest the case thereon in closed or open position, in the latter displaying