Abstract: An improved industrial lawn mower is provided, which consists of a frame having a main cutting unit with large wheels connected to the frame and small wheels connected to the main cutting unit. A pair of auxiliary cutting units are provided, with each having small wheels and extending from an opposite side of the main cutting unit in the frame, to increase the cutting area. A seat assembly having a small wheel extends from the rear of the frame. An engine is in the frame, to supply motive power to the large wheels, the main cutting unit in the frame and the auxiliary cutting units.

Abstract: A simulated animal nursing device is provided, which consists of a stuffed animal in a form and size to duplicate the actual mother, that will lie on its side upon a floor. The stuffed animal has an opening in a rear side, leading into an internal cavity with a plurality of apertures extending between the internal cavity and a bottom surface. A plurality of nursing feeders are positioned in inverted positions within the internal cavity. Suckling portions of the feeders will extend through the apertures, so that newborn offsprings will have a nursing environment.

Abstract: An improved flavored cigarette is provided which consists of a cylindrical paper sheet wrapper. Processed tobacco is disposed within the cylindrical paper sheet wrapper. A filter is at one end that is intended to be inserted in the mouth of a smoker. A structure is for supplying a flavor to sweeten the breath of the smoker, when the smoker uses the cigarette in a normal manner.

Abstract: A band inserter device comprising a housing having a forward transverse slot therethrough and a rearward internally threaded aperture, whereby the slot is to receive an end of a banding strap. An elongated handle having an externally threaded shank engages with the internally threaded aperture. An assembly within the housing is for gripping the end of the banding strap when the shank of the handle is tightened in the aperture of the housing, so that the banding strap can be inserted under a skid and about a package on the skid.

Abstract: A cat scratching and stretching device, which consists of an elongated symmetrical shaped framework that can be free standing and mounted against a vertical flat surface. A length of strong rope is wrapped about the framework from one end to another. The framework with the strong rope is reversible front to back and top to bottom, offering four quadrants of use and wear when a cat claws on the strong rope.

Abstract: A portable battery powered pot washing tool is provided, which consists of a gun-shaped housing having a handle. An electric motor having a shaft is within the housing. A waterproof battery is carried on a back end of the handle of the housing, to supply power to the motor. An on/off trigger switch is on a side of the handle of the housing and is electrically connected between the motor and the battery, to control the power to the motor. A collet having a release lever is carried on a front end of the housing. A brush attachment is coupled to the shaft within the collet and is operated by the motor for rotation, to clean various cooking utensils and similar articles.

Abstract: A fixed regenerative heat exchanger is provided, which consists of a heat exchange unit which is divided into two compartments, horizontally at both end sections and vertically at a middle section. A heat exchange matrix is housed in the middle section. Two sets of flow-switching dampers are also provided, with each set located between one end section and the middle section. In a first flow configuration, the two sets of dampers are arranged to allow hot air to flow through a left side of the middle section, while cold air flows through a right side of the middle section. In a second flow configuration, the two sets of dampers are arranged to allow hot air to flow through a right side of the middle section, while cold air flows through a left side of the middle section.

Abstract: A decomposable organic golf tee is provided, that is made of a compacted mulch material and water soluble adhesive, so that when inserted into the ground it will decompose after awhile to blend into the surrounding terrain. A modified decomposable organic golf tee is also provided, that contains a biodegradable support wall, plant food with grass seeds and a pair of wedges within, to help break up the tee when a downward force is applied thereto, so as to promote the growth of grass.

Abstract: A reusable facsimile cover letter is provided, which consists of a paper sheet printed with indicia and blank lines on both sides. A layer of heat sealed clear plastic laminate is on both sides of the paper sheet. Data can be written on the clear plastic laminate, then erased and replaced with new data. A marking pen is for writing the data, while an eraser being a cloth encased sponge is for erasing the data. A container and holder can also be provided for the eraser and marker pen.

Abstract: An automatic dispensing device for masking paper and tape is provided to simultaneously dispense through a slot in a front wall of a cabinet, masking paper from a roll and masking tape from a roll. The masking tape is affixed to the masking paper in a position which overlaps a longitudinal edge of the masking paper.

Abstract: A fragrance return air filter is provided with an air filter for removing impurities from air being forced through the air filter and at least one fragrant impregnated sponge strip mounted on the air filter, so that a fresh clean scent can mix with the filtered air passing through the sponge strip and the air filter.

Abstract: An earth movement sensor is provided which consists of a housing having a top shelf and an intermediate shelf. An electrically energizing signalling alarm is carried in the housing. An electrical power source is carried in the housing for the alarm. A pendulum operated switch is suspended from the top shelf in the housing and is operatively connected between the power source and the alarm, to energize the alarm from the power source when there is earth movement.

Abstract: A free form hair care brush is provided, which consists of a handle with a collar formed on one side of the handle and a shaft extending from the collar. A bristle attachment is rotatively positioned onto the shaft. A retainer cap is mounted onto a distal end of the shaft opposite from the collar, to keep the bristle attachment on the shaft. A rotating action of the bristle attachment will glide through hair rather than pull the hair, thereby making hair styling easier and reduce hair damage.

Abstract: A foot massage device is provided which consists of an elongated cylindrical rod. A pair of rollers are also provided, with each roller being larger in diameter than the rod and concentrically connected to one end of the rod. A plurality of bumps are adjustably randomly arranged upon an outer surface of the rod, so as to engage and massage a sole of a foot under pressure, when the rollers are rolled along a flat support surface.

Abstract: An improved drinking lid for a disposable coffee cup having an open top comprising a dome shaped cover having an air vent hole and conforming to the open top of the coffee cup. A peripheral rim is on the cover to engage in a seating manner, a lip on the open top of the coffee cup. A flexible drinking spout is formed in the cover, to allow coffee in the coffee cup to exit therefrom into a mouth of a person. A structure is for shielding the air vent hole in the cover, when the flexible drinking spout is not being used. An element is for coupling the flexible drinking spout to the shielding structure. When the flexible drinking spout is bent over to be used, the shielding structure will open to expose the air vent hole, to enable the coffee in the cup to better exit the flexible drinking spout.

Abstract: An improved insulation wrap is provided with consists of a first layer of flexible material. A second layer of flexible material is secured to the first layer, so as to form a bubble sheeting having a plurality of cavities therebetween. A liquid with reflective particles is carried within the cavities. In one instance cold can be induced into the liquid and in another instance heat can be induced into the liquid, to maintain a desired temperature therein, depending on application and use of the bubble sheeting.

Abstract: A floor scrubber is provided which consists of a rectangular head assembly. A rectangular scrub pad is of a larger area than the head assembly. A structure is for removably mounting the scrub pad to a lower surface of the head assembly, in which two longitudinal edges of the scrub pad are spaced away from two longitudinal sides of the head assembly. A handle has a bottom end attached centrally to a top surface of the head assembly. A person can grip the handle to place the scrub pad onto a floor and to permit the longitudinal edges of the scrub pad to fit under partitions in toilets for cleaning. A pair of weights are also provided. Components are for retaining the weights to the head assembly on opposite sides of the handle. The person gripping the handle does not have to press down hard for the scrub pad to clean the floor.

Abstract: An improved pitchfork is provided which consists of a fork head, with a ferrule extending from an upper end of the fork head. An elongated handle has a first end engaging the ferrule. A hand grip engages a second end of the elongated handle. A structure on the upper end of the fork end is for increasing a support area for a foot of a person, to facilitate a better insertion of the fork head into the soil and other material which it is desired to handle.

Abstract: An enhanced cooling ice chest is provided which consists of an insulated container having bottom, front, back and side interconnecting walls. A hinged lid is on the top of the insulated container, so that the insulated container can receive and hold a supply of ice and fish therein for cooling. An apparatus is for evenly distributing cold water from the melting ice onto the fish that are on the ice, so as to keep the fish completely cold within the container.

Abstract: A decoration is provided for a ball shaped ornament which consists of a decorative band made of a pliable material and a structure for attaching two ends of the decorative band together over the outer surface of the ball shaped ornament, so as to change the appearance of the ball shaped ornament.