Abstract: A bucket and cord combination comprising a cylindrical bucket having a predetermined diameter and height for storing an elongated flexible cord therein between an inner cylindrical surface of the bucket and an outer curved surface of an axial insert received in the bucket and forming therewith an annular space for the storage of the cord, the insert having a vertical height equal to or less than the height of the bucket and having a diameter less than the diameter of the bucket, the bucket having a substantially flat circular bottom with a hole therein whose diameter is less than the diameter of the bucket, the bottom of the insert being provided with a flat shoulder extending horizontally outward from the periphery of the insert to the inner periphery of the bucket and spaced from the bottom of the bucket so as to form therewith a doughnut shaped space for storage therein of one terminal end of the cord, the other end of the cord extending from the lower terminal end thereof through a hole in the flat horizo

Abstract: An apparatus for throwing an object is mechanically operated and utilizes spring tension to throw an object from a tube which is connected to the spring. The apparatus comprises a base, a frame, apparatus utilized for maintaining the frame at an operating position, a tube and at least one spring. An operator inserts an object to be thrown into the tube, manually moves the tube to a preselected cocked position against spring tension and then releases the tube.

Abstract: A hand held mechanical apparatus for propelling a ball toward a person so that the person can gain experience in hitting and fielding, the apparatus has a tube for holding the ball and a spring for generating the energy to propel the ball from the tube.

Abstract: An improved hair cutting apparatus used in conjunction with a vacuum suction source comprising a hollow cylindrical main housing connected at its upper end to a vacuum hose, a scissor support extending outwardly from the main housing for securing a pair of scissors in a transversely oriented position, an annular guide extending from the main housing opposite from the scissor support for supporting the cutting tips of the scissors, and a disc having a slot therein mounted in the main housing with the slot being disposed beneath and parallel to the scissors; and whereby, upon placing the main housing against a head and activating the vacuum suction source, a portion of hair is drawn into the main housing and through the slot to be cut by the scissors.