Abstract: Fishermen lose their fishing gear when they hook onto an obstruction. This invention minimizes the loss of the gear. The hook is the last element on most fishing lines. Having it fail first can save the rest of the gear. This invention selectively reduces the cross section of the shaft or the eyelet of the hook or the split ring connecting device. Using the strength of the materials, appropriate yield strengths can be calculated for either tensile or shear breakage. Reducing the overall cross section of the fish hook will cause the hook to straighten out when a fish strikes the hook. Reducing selectively the cross section of the shaft or the eyelet or the split ring maintains the strength of the hooking area while providing a lower breakage point for the overall hook.

Abstract: A valve system for a bag and box combination employs a fitment having an inner mounting flange secured to the inner surface of a bag and with a projecting portion projecting out through a hole in the bag and into a passageway in the outer container. A valve plate is positioned within the bag and mounted to rotate with a shaft between an open position wherein the valve plate does not obstruct the flow passage through the fitment and is axial space from its cooperating seat form by the inner surface of the mounting flange and a closed position where the valve plate is pressed towards and cooperates with the inner face of the mounting flange in surrounding relationship to the flow passage to seal the flow passage.

Abstract: A valve system for a bag and box combination employs a fitment having an inner mounting flange secured to the inner surface of a bag and with a projecting portion projecting out through a hole in the bag and into a passageway in the outer container. A valve plate is positioned within the bag and mounted to rotate with a shaft between an open position wherein the valve plate does not obstruct the flow passage through the fitment and is axial space from its cooperating seat form by the inner surface of the mounting flange and a closed position where the valve plate is pressed towards and cooperates with the inner face of the mounting flange in surrounding relationship to the flow passage to seal the flow passage.

Abstract: A bouncer ring amusement toy is disclosed in the form of an air-inflatable annular ring. The ring is designed to extend around the torso of a person to form a bouncing cushion, allowing the person to engage in bouncing amusement activities. The dimensions of the ring, including the size of the central opening, the diameter of the outer perimeter, and the thickness of the ring, relate to the size of the intended user. In other words, an adult-sized version of the ring is larger than one designed for use by a child. Handles are provided on the ring to allow the user to securely grip the ring while engaging in bouncing activities.

Abstract: An automatic dead bolt lock has a main bolt member and an auxiliary bolt member supported on the main bolt member so as to be reciprocally movable relative thereto. Both the main and auxiliary bolt members will be dead locked when the lock is in the dead locked condition. In the armed condition the main bolt member is partly extended and the auxiliary bolt member extends from the end of the main bolt member.

Abstract: A lockset for a door comprising a latchbolt assembly movable between a partially extended latching position, a fully extended deadbolt position and a retracted position. A spindle extends through the latchbolt assembly in a direction transverse of the direction of movement of the bolt. The spindle is connected to the bolt for moving the bolt between its positions upon rotation of the spindle. An operating assembly includes a hand operator having a locking member therein, a first plate mounted for linear movement in a direction transverse to the axis of the spindle and having a pair of ears vertically spaced about and generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the spindle. A pivotally mounted actuator member is movable in response to the hand operator and has first and second surfaces vertically spaced about and generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the spindle and in engagement with the pair of ears such that pivotal movement of the actuator produces linear movement of the first plate.

Abstract: A lockset for a door comprising a latch bolt assembly including a bolt movable between a partially extended latching position, a fully extending dead bolt position, and a retracted position. A spring biases the bolt toward its dead bolt position and a spindle extends through the latch assembly. The spindle is connected to the bolt to move the bolt between its positions upon rotation of the spindle. A mechanism is provided for holding the latch bolt in its latching position when the door is open and a mechanism responsive to the closing of the door is provided to move the latch bolt automatically into its dead bolt position.

Abstract: An improved jumping shoe attachment is intended for use with a conventional shoe and includes a base, a shoe holder and plural shock cords which extend between the base and the shoe holder and which allow resilient, returnable vertical movemnt of the shoe holder relative to the base. The base includes top and bottom margins which are spaced from one another by a rigid, continuous wall extending therebetween. The shoe holder is constructed to receive a shoe thereon and includes straps for holding the shoe to the holder.

Abstract: Working trim for a lock including an adapter plate mounted on a door. A noncircular spindle extends from the door through the adapter plate. A shank adapter is slidably received on the spindle for rotation therewith and retaining means is provided for axially retaining the shank adapter on the spindle in one direction with the adapter plate retaining the spindle in the other direction. A door operator, such as a knob, is mounted on the shank adapter for rotation therewith.

Abstract: This jumping shoe is worn as a pair for simulating trampoline motion. Primarily, it consists of a frame with a canvas stretched at the top with a shoe secured to it for a wearer, and aircraft-type rubber cords are provided and attached to the canvas for providing an upward motion of the wearer and the structure.

Abstract: A lock set comprises a housing having a latch bolt assembly supported therewithin. The bolt assembly includes a bolt movable between latched and retracted positions. A retractor slide is connected to the bolt and is supported by the housing for longitudinal sliding movement relative thereto between bolt retracted and latching positions. Axially movable and rotatable first drive member extends transversely of the direction of movement of the bolt and is engaged with the retractor slide for movement thereof between the bolt retracted and latched positions. The first drive member includes a locking surface. An operating assembly comprises a hand operator having a locking slot formed in an axially extending portion thereof. A cylinder having a plug portion is disposed within the hand operator, the plug portion being rotatable relative thereto.

Abstract: A lockset assembly which includes a bolt (12) movable between a partially extended latching position and a fully extended dead bolt position. When the bolt (12) is in the dead bolt position, the inside lever (10) can be used to retract the bolt. The outside operating assembly (27) is provided with a key operated lock cylinder (22) and the inside operating assembly (44) is provided with a turn button (26).

Abstract: A picture hanger locator package is provided comprising a long cardboard backing strip mounting one or more picture hangers at one end. Adhesive areas are provided on the front and back faces of the backing strip and the package assembly may include a protective covering. The hook portion of each hanger is mounted on the mounting portion of a picture frame and the front adhesive area may be pressed against the picture frame so that it is held in a proper position relative to the frame as the frame is positioned against the wall. The elongated backing sheet projects above the picture frame and, after proper positioning of the picture in its desired location, the back adhesive area is pressed into firm engagement with the wall so that the hanger is adhered to the wall at its proper location. The picture frame is then removed from the hook and the hanger is securely fastened to the wall in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A picture hanger locator package is provided comprising a long cardboard backing strip mounting one or more picture hangers at one end. Adhesive areas are provided on the front and back faces of the backing strip and the package assembly may include a protective covering. The hook portion of each hanger is mounted on the mounting portion of a picture frame and the front adhesive area may be pressed against the picture frame so that it is held in a proper position relative to the frame as the frame is positioned against the wall. The elongated backing sheet projects above the picture frame and, after proper positioning of the picture in its desired location, the back adhesive area is pressed into firm engagement with the wall so that the hanger is adhered to the wall at its proper location. The picture frame is then removed from the hook and the hanger is securely fastened to the wall in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A lockset having a rim mounted latch bolt and a dead bolt arranged in side-by-side relation on a door for engagement within side-by-side openings in a common strike. The dead bolt projects from an edge of the door and is operated from the inside by a turnpiece assembly and from the outside by a key operated lock cylinder mounted in fixed position relative to the door. Inside and outside lever handles journalled for limited angular movement on the turnpiece assembly and on the lock cylinder, respectively, operate the latch bolt from the inner and outer side of the door. The turnpiece assembly is connected to the lock cylinder and the inside lever handle is connected to the outside lever handle through a single transverse bore formed in the door. The present lockset may be installed on a door to replace a cylindrical lockset of key-in-knob type having a single latch bolt without boring an additional hole in the door.

Abstract: A cylindrical lock has a casing mounted in a transverse opening in a door and includes an outer knob spindle sleeve which extends axially outwardly from the casing. An outer rose liner received on the sleeve has spurs which engage the outer face of the door to secure it against rotation relative to the door. A tab on the rose liner received in a groove in the sleeve prevents rotation of the sleeve and casing relative to the outer rose liner. An outer thimble threaded onto the sleeve retains the outer rose liner and an outer rose, which covers it, in assembly with the sleeve. A projection on the outer rose received in a recess in the outer rose liner prevents rotation of the rose relative to the rose liner. The thimble conceals the latter connection and has a slot in its inner end which receives a portion of the locking tab to secure the thimble against rotation relative to the rose liner and the sleeve.