Abstract: An anti-pinch power window system is comprised of a hub, a motor, a threaded rod, a base, a spring, a frame, a bracket, a threaded drive nut, a reversing switch and an electronic circuit. The motor rotates the hub. The rod is slidably attached to the hub. The base is attached to the rod. The spring surrounds the rod and is positioned such that it is compressed by movement of the base toward the hub. The bracket is attached to the frame and holds the drive nut. The rod is threaded into the drive nut. The reversing switch senses downward movement of the base and in response to such downward movement signals the electronic circuit to reverse the polarity of the motor input voltage, thereby reversing the direction of the travel of the frame. A closing window within the frame will reverse direction when it encounters an obstruction.

Abstract: The adjustable seat assembly comprises a seat, backrest, and headrest. At least one guide with a slope supported for movement along a path is provided. A seat is operatively connected to the slope and supported to permit movement of the seat along the slope without movement along the path of the guide. The backrest has at least a first pivot operatively connecting the backrest to the seat as well as a threaded member axially supported for rotation and operatively connected to the backrest so as to permit movement of the backrest by rotation of the threaded member. A second pivot operatively connects the threaded member to the backrest. Moreover, a headrest is operatively connected to the backrest. Another threaded member is axially supported for rotation and operatively connected to the headrest so as to permit movement of the headrest by rotation of the second threaded member.

Abstract: The adjustable seat assembly comprises a seat, backrest, and headrest. At least one guide with a slope supported for movement along a path is provided. A seat is operatively connected to the slope and supported to permit movement of the seat along the slope without movement along the path of the guide. The backrest has at least a first pivot operatively connecting the backrest to the seat as well as a threaded member axially supported for rotation and operatively connected to the backrest so as to permit movement of the backrest by rotation of the threaded member. A second pivot operatively connects the threaded member to the backrest. Moreover, a headrest is operatively connected to the backrest. Another threaded member is axially supported for rotation and operatively connected to the headrest so as to permit movement of the headrest by rotation of the second threaded member.

Abstract: Sump pump alarms are disclosed wherein existing home alarms are utilized to provide the indication of the failure of the sump pump. In one application a RF transmitter sends a signal from the sump pump to the doorbell. In a second application the warning is sent to the smoke alarm of the residence.

Abstract: An adjustable golf putter includes a shaft having a lower end, a pivotal pin attached to the lower end, and a head pivotally retaining the pivot pin. The pivotal pin is pivotally disposed through a slot which is formed through an upper surface of the head and extends downwardly to a longitudinal duct. A supporting member and notches of an abutment are disposed in the duct of the head and only allow movement along the longitudinal axis of the head by abutting against the pivotal pin. A pair of locking members are disposed through the head and abut against the shaft locking the shaft in a selected angular position. The pivotal pin extending in a first direction inserts through the slot and is disposed in the duct. The pivotal pin pivotally lodges within the notches by rotating the pivotal pin roughly 90 degrees from the first direction to a second direction. The support member is then inserted preventing vertical movement of the pivotal pin. Locking members lock the shaft in the selected angular position.

Abstract: A pair of embodiments of latch structures for latching a driving vehicle to a towed vehicle include pivoting lock members. The pivoting lock members are simple to utilize, and do not require complex tooling or assembly operation. With the present invention, two vehicles may be quickly and easily connected together without the use of complex tools.

Abstract: An improved seat back locking mechanism includes a first toothed rod selectively attached to a seat back. A second toothed member is pivotally received in a block that receives the rod. The second toothed member is spring biased to bring its teeth into engagement with the rod teeth. The second toothed member is selectively rotatable out of engagement with the rod teeth to allow the rod to move, and hence the seat back to pivot over the seat bottom.

Abstract: A system for mounting a seat back relative to a seat bottom includes a rod having circumferentially spaced threaded and non-threaded portions. The non-threaded portions have a smaller diameter than the threaded portions. The rod extends through a bore in a lock ring. The lock ring bore has threaded and non-threaded portions. The threaded portions of the ring have a smaller diameter than the non-threaded portions. The lock ring is rotatable between a locked position at which its threaded portions are aligned with the threaded portions on the rod. At this position, the rod cannot move. The rod is fixed to a seat back pivot bracket, and when the rod is fixed, the seat back is prevented from pivoting relative to a seat bottom. However, when the locked member is rotated such that its non-threaded portions are aligned with the threaded portions on the rod, the rod can move. At this position the seat back can pivot relative to the seat bottom.

Abstract: Golf clubs are disclosed wherein the angle of the shaft relative to the head is adjustable. In one embodiment, a member extends into a top surface of the head, and the shaft is adjustable with that member relative to the head. A resilient locking member locks the shaft once a desired orientation is achieved. In a second embodiment, the shaft is provided with an inner portion extending into a side of the head. A pin is fixed in an inner portion of the shaft. Threaded locking members lock the pin and hence the shaft once a desired orientation is achieved relative to the head.

Abstract: A putter having a head, the angle of which is adjustable relative to the shaft, includes a shaft having a lower end secured to a rotatable member rotatably disposed within a bore in the golf club head. The bore includes a longitudinally-elongate upper portion adjacent the upper surface of the head which restricts the range of motion of the shaft. The upper portion prevents movement of the shaft about the axis of the head and restricts the pivotal movement of the shaft to between about 30 degrees and 90 degrees relative to the head. A resilient locking member selectively locks and unlocks the rotatable member within the golf club head, thereby selectively permitting adjustment of the golf club shaft-head angle. Since the locking member is resilient, a golfer is able to adjust the angle merely by applying weight or force.