Abstract: A controller for a dual speed induction motor selectively applies operating power to the low speed motor terminal or the high speed motor terminal according to the open circuit/closed circuit condition of a low temperature thermostat and a high temperature thermostat. For low speed operation, operating power is conditionally applied to the low speed motor terminal through the low temperature thermostat and through the normally closed circuit of a single pole, double throw switch. For high speed operation, operating power is conditionally applied to the high speed motor terminal through the high temperature thermostat and the normally open circuit of the single pole, double throw switch. The operating position of the single pole, double throw switch is determined by a solenoid which is connected in series circuit relation with the high temperature thermostat.

Abstract: A cushioning structure for dampening shocks useful as a packing material to protect shipments of goods and as a protective shield or garment to prevent injury from falls including one or more planar sheets of pliable material bonded to a matrix of polygon shape cells containing a fluid such as air or other gas. In one aspect the cells are in fluid communication with each other to provide a valved fluid transfer from one cell to the next.

Abstract: The outboard motor mounting device comprises a body having a hollow interior to provide buoyancy to the mounting device. The body has a bottom wall, opposed side walls, a front wall, a rear wall and an upwardly facing concave formation. A first flange is connected to the front wall and extends upwardly from the body. A second flange extends upwardly from the rear wall. The upwardly facing concave formation is configured and dimensioned so that a portion of the outboard motor can be moved into the concave formation when the propeller of the motor is raised out of the water.

Abstract: A wind powered turbine ventilator is disclosed in which a turbine head is rotatably supported about a tubular base through which air flow is to be induced. For supporting the head for rotation, there is provided a sleeved ball bearing housing coaxially secured in a bidirectional interlock to a relatively stationary mounting plate and through which an axial spindle extends. Also disclosed is a subassembly of the bearing housing secured to the mounting plate in the bidirectional interlock.

Abstract: An assembly for releasably restraining a person in a seat of a transport vehicle, includes a vertically oriented channel in the seat, having a substantially semi-circular cross-sectional configuration and an open portion along a substantial length thereof; and a device releasably securable on the person and engageable within the channel for releasably restraining the person in the seat, the device including a jacket-like garment to be worn by the person, the garment including buttons or zippers for releasably securing the garment on the person; a vertically oriented rear strap secured to a central back portion of the garment; a plurality of mushroom-shaped protrusions secured to the rear strap and extendable through the open portion of the channel for slidably engaging within the channel to releasably secure the garment to the seat, each protrusion having a substantially hemispherical head and a stem, each head slidably engaging within the channel and each stem extending through the open portion of the channe

Abstract: A plurality of rollers are carried by a support and have friction wheels fixedly secured, the wheels being frictionally engaged by further friction wheels which are slidably and non-rotatably carried on an input drive shaft. Biasing springs on the shaft urge the wheels into engagement with the wheels and the bias of the springs is adjustable by collars on the shaft to selectively vary the torque transmitted from the shaft to the rollers.

Abstract: The outboard motor mounting device comprises a body having a hollow interior to provide buoyancy to the mounting device. The body has a bottom wall, opposed side walls, a front wall, a rear wall and an upwardly facing concave formation. A first flange is connected to the front wall and extends upwardly from the body. A second flange extends upwardly from the rear wall. The upwardly facing concave formation is configured and dimensioned so that a portion of the outboard motor can be moved into the concave formation when the propeller of the motor is raised out of the water.

Abstract: Apparatus for removably connecting an artificial limb to the trunk of an artificial tree. The apparatus includes three major parts: a cylindrical stem plug designed to be inserted into the trunk of the artificial tree; an elongated bough fixture designed to be attached to the end of the artificial bough; and a ring-shaped connector for joining together the bough fixture and the stem plug. The bough fixture includes a projecting stem and a plurality of V-shaped teeth which fit respectively into an axially drilled hole and a plurality of V-shaped seats in the stem plug. The ring-shaped connector encircles the fixture and plug and holds them together by threads which screw onto the plug and a flange which rests against the fixture.

Abstract: A prior art type of restaurant seating includes a longitudinal row of laterally extending consecutive seating stations delineated by and individually accessible from parallel longitudinal aisles. The invention herein discloses means for additionally employing such prior art restaurant seating in a condition where an individual seating station might be temporarily converted into a pair of laterally shorter seating zones to accommodate two small dining groups in a private and aesthetic setting. The convertible restaurant seating includes an upright partition extending medially longitudinally through the row of seating stations, the partition having a view-way in lateral registry with each consecutive dining table and which view-way can be temporarily closed-off with apt closure means.

Abstract: A membrane panel including at least one electrical component. The panel includes a rigid support member having substantially planar top and bottom surfaces. At least one void region, or hole, extends from the bottom surface of that support member. A flexible top member including at least one flexible layer, overlies the support member. A flexible bottom member including at least one flexible layer underlies the support member. The bottom member has its upper surface affixed to the bottom surface of the support member. Further, the bottom member includes an integral flexible tail. The bottom member includes at least one electrical component affixed to its upper surface with that component underlying and extending into an associated one of the void regions of the support member. An electrically conductive pattern is affixed to the upper surface of the bottom member and that pattern is electrically coupled to the component to permit its operation in an electrical network.

Abstract: A container is formed of a composite piece of material having at least two different facing fabrics or a flexible sheet material having facings of complementary colors and/or textures. The material is folded at midlength to form two equal sidewalls joined at the bottom and the sides to form an article containing portion. Two strap-loops extend upwardly from the article containing portion and include inwardly extending cutout areas along the outer edges and outwardly extending cutout areas along the inner edges. The strap-loops may be manipulated in various manners to provide for security to the contents.

Abstract: An inflatable body suit is disclosed having the shape of a union suit. The suit has a first and a second layer extending over the entire area thereof defining an air pocket between them that terminates at a seam opening large enough to allow a wearer to put on or take off the suit. A compressed air reservoir is operatively connected to the air pocket, the reservoir having at least two compartments, each compartment having a compressed air capacity sufficient to inflate the air pocket. A detachable helmet is also secured to the suit and has valves for allowing the wearer of the suit to inhale and exhale air with respect to the outside of the suit. The suit is designed to keep the wearer afloat in water.