Abstract: A monitor system detects and disables a vehicle driving the wrong way on a one-way road or traffic lane. An alarm warns the driver of the unsafe condition and operation of the vehicle four-way flasher warns other motorists. The system includes a light transmitter and receiver, and controls to disable the vehicle and operate the alarm and four-way flasher. Light is transmitted forward, where it may strike a reflector mounted on a post or other structure associated with the road or lane being monitored. Upon detecting reflected light, the system operates. The system is reset after operation by using the ignition switch to start the engine. Selection of reverse gear overrides the system, permitting a vehicle to back away from a directionally restricted road or traffic lane.

Abstract: A washing machine standpipe that has a drainage outlet in Lifting on an inner tube inside the standpipe uncovers a lower opening on the standpipe, allowing trapped water to escape. When the lower opening is in a closed position by having the inner tube cover it, water exits into the standpipe from the top portion as is conventional. The inner tube can be automatically lifted and the lower opening uncovered upon the completion of a machine cycle.

Abstract: A washing machine standpipe that has an auxiliary drainage outlet in case the machine pump should break down. Rotation of an inner tube inside the standpipe opens a lower connection to the machine discharge hose, allowing trapped water to escape. When the lower opening is in a closed position, water exits into the standpipe from the top portion as is conventional.