Abstract: The present invention is a combination metal halide and auxiliary light bulb floor or table lamp which is suitable for home or office illumination. The lamp includes a lampholder module which provides a unitary housing for the bulb sockets and the electrical components required to operate the bulbs. The module also positions each bulb relative to the others to minimize shadowing which results when a bulb casts a shadow due to the light emanating from another bulb.

Abstract: A crayon sharpening assembly is disclosed comprising an axially rotating cartridge block (106) having an axial bore (178) for axial receipt of a crayon with a forward end of the crayon positioned within a cutting station (152). A pair of convergent sharpening blades (158, 160) carve a conical nose into the forward crayon end; a secondary horizontal blade (180) engages the forward crayon end and cuts an annular stepped shoulder surrounding the conical nose; and a preparatory vertical blade (188) makes a vertical circumscribing cut through the jacket of the crayon proximate the forward end, whereby restoring the forward crayon end into its manufactured form. A carrying case (12, 14) is provided having a pivotal lid (16), with the sharpener drive assembly (20, 22) built into one end wall. A drawer assembly (100) is removable from the end wall and contains the cartridge block (106) and a housing (102) for collecting shavings generated in the sharpening procedure.

Abstract: A D.C. tool switch assembly is provided with a pair of field effect transistors (FETs) maintained internally of the housing. The switch assembly is configured of a number of subassemblies maintained within the housing, including a contact subassembly having the motor and battery contacts and a pair of pivoting contacts. The field effect transistors are maintained on a second subassembly which nests within the housing and is substantially orthogonal to the contact subassembly. A post passes through the pair of FETs and is formed to engage a heat sink on each of opposite sides of the switch housing. The heat sinks are separate and distinct from each other and individually formed. Each of the heat sinks makes close contacting engagement with an associated one of the FETs. The post provides for interconnection between the FETs and the pair of heat sinks.

Abstract: A crayon sharpening assembly is disclosed comprising an axially rotating cartridge block (106) having an axial bore (178) for axial receipt of a crayon with a forward end of the crayon positioned within a cutting station (152). A pair of convergent sharpening blades (158, 160) carve a conical nose into the forward crayon end; a secondary horizontal blade (180) engages the forward crayon end and cuts an annular stepped shoulder surrounding the conical nose; and a preparatory vertical blade (188) makes a vertical circumscribing cut through the jacket of the crayon proximate the forward end, whereby restoring the forward crayon end into its manufactured form. A carrying case (12, 14) is provided having a pivotal lid (16), with the sharpener drive assembly (20, 22) built into one end wall. A drawer assembly (100) is removable from the end wall and contains the cartridge block (106) and a housing (102) for collecting shavings generated in the sharpening procedure.

Abstract: An adjustable reclining mechanism for a seat back of a baby stroller includes a seat back that is hinged to a stroller frame having opposed sides and a cross bar extending between the opposed sides above the seat back. A flexible web or belt extends from a medial portion of the upper edge of the seat back. Secured to the cross bar is a buckle that includes one end adapted to pivot freely about the cross bar, and an opposed tab end to .facilitate manipulation of the buckle. The buckle includes a planar member having a pair of adjacent slots disposed to receive the belt extending from the seat back. The web is frictionally immobilized by the buckle when the planar member is disposed generally vertically. When the planar member is rotated to a substantially horizontal disposition, the belt is free to translate through the slots of the buckle.

Abstract: An improved caster assembly is provided having a load-bearing bushing rotationally disposed in a caster body and including at least one grooved recess about its perimeter wall. As the bushing rotates relative to the caster body, the grooved recess acts to dislodge dirt and particulate matter disposed between the outer surface of the perimeter wall of the bushing and the inner surface of the bore in the caster body. Rotation dislodges the particulate matter where gravity causes it to fall downwardly away from the bushing where it is displaced from the caster assembly through an open end of the caster body or suitable debris outlet.

Abstract: In a gate or similar closure suitable for temporary and quick installation across a passageway comprised of a vertical barrier, frame, and pivotable gate within the frame, a locking apparatus is provided which allows quick and easy width changes of the closure within various widths of passageways. The locking apparatus does not require disassembly from the closure in order to change the width of the passage. The locking apparatus includes rail engaging hooks which wrap substantially circumferentially around the rails of the vertical barrier. The closure is braced in the passageway and locked into position by conventional clamp screws being tightened against the side walls of the passageway, thus forcing the rails into slots defined by the hooks.

Abstract: A hub and wheel assembly for light load vehicle including baby carriages, infant strollers, wheelchairs and the like, the assembly having tandem wheels and a shock absorbing member in a trailing link suspension configuration. The assembly includes a wheel locking mechanism to lock one or both wheels into a secured position preventing the wheels from rolling about the axle. The wheel assembly incorporating a thrust bearing system to provide smooth and controlled swiveling relative to the vehicle body or frame and eliminates creeping and wobble. A swivel lock mechanism is also provided to allow the user to lock the tandem wheel assembly in a angular position relative to the vehicle body thereby preventing swiveling about the longitudinal axis of the swivel base housing. Each wheel is mounted to the axle in tandem using two low friction bearings and having a low-profile tire mounted to a rim with a reflective area for increasing safety in low elimination environments.