Abstract: A tape switch has a first insulating cover strip and a second insulating cover strip. A first conductive strip is bonded to the first cover strip and these combined strips have a corrugated wave form at mid-portion where joined. First and second spacer strips run parallel to each other and are mounted between the first and second cover strips. A second conductive strip is bonded to the second cover strip between the first and second spacer strips, whereby when the tape switch is pressed, contact is made between the first and second conductive strips. In a second embodiment the first cover strip has a formed central raised portion to give separation which eliminates need for additional parallel separator stays.

Abstract: A wheel chair having novel features for more comfort and easier operation by the occupant, with reference to the chain drive and tension adjustment therefor, a guard for the chain, a variable tension brake system, swing away foot rests, and swing away (and removable) arm rests, whereby the user can enter from the side of the chair.

Abstract: A motorized cart comprising a wheeled frame, a shroud, and a dirigible free-ended handle, said handle having a longitudinally movable hand grip at the free end thereof, the hand grip having connected thereto means increasing and decreasing the speed of the cart depending only on the pull of the user on the hand grip.There is an automatic brake rendering the cart immobile upon stopping; and a separate brake preventing the cart from sliding rearwardly downhill.

Abstract: Mixing or homogenizing an avian egg by piercing the egg at its smaller end with a relatively small upwardly pointing needle while holding the egg in the hand, said needle having an offset portion, and then rapidly rotating the needle so that said offset portion is inside the egg and acts as a beater.

Abstract: In combination with a vehicle, an upwardly extending mast adapted to contact an overhead obstruction, and signalling the driver of the vehicle the presence of the obstruction.

Abstract: In an electric generator capable of producing surplus electrical energy at certain periods, that improvement which comprises utilizing the surplus electrical energy to directly heat an electricity conducting heat storing magma, the magma having passages therethrough for the selective reception of water producing steam during high demand or low energy producing periods to increase the total production of electrical energy.

Abstract: A motorized cart comprising a wheeled frame, a shroud, and a dirigible free-ended handle, said handle having a longitudinally movable hand grip at the free end thereof, the hand grip having connected thereto means increasing and decreasing the speed of the cart depending only on the pull of the user on the hand grip. There is an automatic brake rendering the cart immobile upon stopping; and a separate brake preventing the cart from sliding rearwardly downhill.

Abstract: A container for materials to be mixed e.g., paint, said container having a removable plug in an aperture, said plug being removable for adding materials to the mixture, the plug having a diaphragm to be pierced by a single sharp mixing member and including means to rotate the mixing member while the container is completely closed. The mixing member is a needle or the like having its major portion at an angle to the axis of the means rotating it.