Abstract: An improved automated self-cleaning litter box for cats, of the kind having a housing defining an upwardly open chamber for storage of a supply of cat litter, accessible to a cat and having path members on opposed side walls defining a comb path from one end of the chamber to the other. A comb, normally stored at the comb storage end of the chamber, is driven forward along the path to the discharge end of the chamber and back to its original storage position. As the comb traverses the chamber forwardly it engages any clumps of waste in the litter and carries them to a disposal receptacle at the discharge end of the chamber. The improvement includes a sensor for sensing the presence of a cat in the litter chamber; a photo electric sensor is preferred, but an infra red, weight, or even an audible sensor can be used. A delay device actuates the comb drive a predetermined time interval after the sensor ceases to sense the presence of a cat in the litter chamber.

Abstract: An air percussion hammer drill is disclosed for operation in an earthen formation. The air compression hammer mechanism comprises a piston that reciprocates while simultaneously rotating within its housing. A hammer drill bit slidably keyed to the bottom of the piston transfers the impact energy to the formation and rotates during operation independent of an attached drill string.

Abstract: Anisotropic compounds of the formula (1) specified in claim 1 are suitable, owing to their low .DELTA..epsilon./.epsilon..perp. values for liquid crystal displays which have high information densities of for examples up to 10.sup.6 image dots and accordingly need to be highly multiplexible; compared with known compounds they offer improved application properties and are relatively simple to synthesize.

Abstract: A projection-type display apparatus includes a light source, a uniform illumination optical system, a color separating system for separating a white light beam emitted from the uniform illumination optical system into three color beams, three liquid crystal panels for respectively modulating each of the separated color beams, a light guide system located on an optical path of the color beam having the longest optical path among the separated color beams, a dichroic prism for synthesizing the beams modulated through the liquid crystal panels, and a projection lens for projecting the synthesized and modulated beam onto a screen. The uniform illumination optical system Is provided with a uniform illumination optical device for converting the white light beam emitted from the light source into a uniform rectangular beam.

Abstract: There is provided a method of controlling data transmission lines of a semiconductor memory device which has a first pair of data transmission lines to which a sense amplifier and memory cells are connected, and a second pair of data transmission lines to which a read circuit and a write circuit are connected at an end of the second pair of the data transmission lines, which is connected to the first pair of data transmission lines via a column gate. The method includes a) shortcircuiting the second pair of data transmission lines for a first period when a read operation is carried out, and b) shortcircuiting the second pair of data transmission lines for a second period when a write operation is carried out, the second period being shorter than the first period.

Abstract: A debugger for debugging, from a central location (e.g., a user terminal 13), jobs or processes running on one or more remote units (11) connected to the user terminal (13) via a communication network (15). The user terminal (13) includes a debugger (21) that receives and interprets debug commands produced by a keyboard and display console (19). The debug commands fall in any one of three categories--debug commands directed to the user terminal (USER TERMINAL CONTROL commands); debug commands directed to a particular remote unit (REMOTE UNIT CONTROL commands); and, debug commands directed to a specific job or process of multiple jobs or processes running on a particular remote unit (LOCAL JOB/PROCESS commands). The USER TERMINAL CONTROL commands are executed at the user terminal (13). The REMOTE UNIT CONTROL commands and LOCAL JOB/PROCESS commands are transmitted to the remote units (11) via the communication network (15).

Abstract: A mine door system adapted for installation and a passageway in a mine, comprising a door frame adapted to be installed in the passageway and defining a doorway spaced below a ceiling of the passageway and mine door hingedly mounted on the door frame for movement between open and closed positions. The system further comprises a top panel structure for substantially closing the space between the door frame and the ceiling of the passageway, the top panel structure being readily contractible heightwise of the passageway without loss of its structural integrity to accommodate a convergence of the ceiling and floor of the passageway without any substantial heightwise deformation of the door frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new vitamin D compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy group;R.sub.2 is a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl group, a hydroxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl group, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkoxymethyl group or a (C.sub.2 -C.sub.3)alkenyl or alkynyl group;R.sub.3 is a branched or non-branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic 3- to 5 -membered hydrocarbon or oxahydrocarbon biradical, having at least 3 atoms in the main chain and being optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from epoxy, fluoro and hydroxy;R.sub.4 is a sec. or tert. (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkyl group or a (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)cycloalkyl group; andA and B are each individually hydrogen atoms or methyl groups, orA and B form together a methylene group.The invention further relates to a method of preparing these compounds and to their use in pharmacotherapy and cosmetics.

Abstract: A solvent-free hot melt process, for preparing a non-thermosettable, pressure-sensitive adhesive from a tackified non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomer. The process employs a continuous compounding device that has a sequence of alternating conveying and processing zones. The processing zones masticate and mix materials in them. Non-thermoplastic elastomers having high molecular weight may be readily compounded into adhesives in the process.

Abstract: Zeolite catalysts useful for the production of phenol and its derivatives by oxidative hydroxylation of benzene and its derivatives by nitrous oxide, e.g. at temperatures of 225.degree.-450.degree. C., having substantially enhanced process characteristics resulting from hydrothermal treatment using a gas containing from about 3 to 100 mole percent water vapor, e.g. in nitrogen, at a temperature ranging from about 500.degree. to 1000.degree. C. Two hours of hydrothermal treatment has been shown to be effective.

Abstract: A dilatation balloon catheter which is capable of being removed from a patient while leaving a guide wire in place has a longitudinal slit extending from its proximal end to a position near its inflatable balloon. The catheter has an inflation lumen for applying fluid to inflate the balloon, and an insertion lumen through which the guide wire passes. The slit communicates with the insertion lumen so that the catheter can be peeled off of the guide wire as the catheter is withdrawn from the patient and the guide wire remains in place in the patient.

Abstract: A safety swimwear is provided, having a bodice portion, at least one floatation member or bladder and a protective panel securely affixed to the exterior of the bodice portion and holding the bladder. The panel is securely affixed to the exterior side of the bodice portion in a manner which draws attention to the presence of the floatation member and/or the level of deflation or inflation of the bladder. The panel may be of a contrasting appearance, such as, a contrasting color, texture and/or pattern, against the bodice portion to highlight the presence of the panel and particularly the bladder. In an embodiment of the swimsuit, two bladders and two panels are provided so that one bladder is securely affixed to a front piece of the swimsuit and another bladder is securely affixed to a back piece of the swimsuit. The bladders and thus the panels may be of different configurations.

Abstract: A light-weight fabric for producing outerwear garments suitable for wear on boats, beaches and in other environments in which the wearer may be exposed to rain or water, as well as to cold temperature. The fabric is composed of inner and outer skins formed of woven synthetic plastic fibers, such as nylon, which render the skins water-resistant, yet permeable to vapor whereby the fabric is breathable. Sandwiched between the skins is a layer of polyester fiberfill which imparts thermal insulation-characteristics to the fabric. Dispersed throughout the fiberfill and imprisoned therein are fine, closed-cell foam plastic beads which impart buoyancy and quick-dry properties to the fabric.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shirt with a collar attached thereto and a left-hand and a right-hand chest blank which close in the chest area with an underlap having buttons and overlap having button-holes. A reinforcement area is provided which is bounded in a substantially triangular manner by three edges; a first edge which is connected to the underlap or the overlap, a second edge connected to the collar and a third edge connected to the chest blank. There is a button or a button hole below the collar and the level with the first edge.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for attaching a bell or the like to a sport hand protector or a sport glove. The device comprises a fixing part (1) which is removably or irremovably connected with a finger part (8) and on which the bell (30) or the like can be removably or irremovably mounted. The finger part (8) is removably attachable to the sport hand protector, the sport glove or the like. It is the core of the device of the present invention to provide a sportsman such as an in-line-skater with a warning device which can be easily removed from the finger or the sport hand protector so that the latter can be worn with or without said reliably fixed device and that said device can also be worn without the sport hand protector (FIG. 6A).

Abstract: The guard positions plates at the palm side of the two middle fingers and at a portion of the palm adjacent to the middle fingers thus distributing the weight of an object being lifted over the area of the plates in order to reduce pressure which would otherwise be present on smaller areas of the fingers and palm, without interfering with the remaining fingers which provide control of the lifted object.

Abstract: A headgear assembly including a flexible cap and an insulator adapted to increase the heat retention of the cap. The cap includes an interior surface and a peripheral edge which surround and define a hemispherical interior cavity. A sweatband is affixed to the peripheral edge of the cap and is located adjacent the interior surface of the cap. The insulator is disposed within the interior cavity of the cap and includes a peripheral edge disposed between the band and the interior surface of the cap which retains the insulator within the cap.

Abstract: A protective helmet apparatus of modular construction to be worn by anesthetized patients during surgery . The helmet is assembled using one of a plurality of interchangeable helmet casings which is removably attached to one of a plurality of dismountable chin supports. Removable ocular and chin support cushions chosen from a set of interchangeable ocular and chin support cushions are mountable to the interior face of the helmet casing and chin support. The removable cushions contact the allow for optimum sizing of the apparatus to face of the patient providing padding and maximum disbursement of weight and pressure of the head over a wide area of the patient's face and head. The cushions and helmet casing and chin support are modular in design and dimension to be interchangeable with each other thus providing accommodation for broad differences in facial structure and size of patients using them for surgery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a type of swimming goggles with a nose-fitting bridge, comprising: two frames, two lenses accommodated on the two frames, a nose bridge connecting the two frames, and a headband device that is fitted to the outside edges of the two frames, characterized in that: said nose bridge has at least one face-fitting part, said face-fitting part forming recesses from the exterior surface of the nose bridge towards the frames, the bottom ends of said recesses are protruded to have proper contact with the ridge of the user's nose, so designed to enable the nose bridge of the swimming goggles to join the two frames, to have better contact with the ridge of the user's nose, to provide better comfort, and to ensure better resistance to water seepage.

Abstract: An improved foot actuated, anti-slamming, toilet seat raising and lowering device providing smooth operation during both phases. A foot-receiving lever is pivotally attached to a fulcrum which is floor mounted on preferred side of toilet. A lift lever and a hydraulic device are pivotally attached to the foot lever. A smooth rod extends upward out the top of hydraulic device, is bent at a right angle, bisects top of lift lever and pivotally attaches to a bracket mounted to bottom of toilet seat. As foot pressure is applied to the foot lever the lift lever is pushed upward raising the toilet seat and toilet cover, if down, toilet cover will assume its vertical resting position. The hydraulic device, having an internal stop, will arrest toilet seat lift at a point previous to perpendicular, preventing slamming. When foot pressure is removed from foot lever gravity affects toilet seat to descend. The hydraulic device dampens the descent providing reseating without slamming.

Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating a cover or lid between horizontal and upright positions. A foot-actuated device is connected by a first cable to a lift mechanism positioned about the lid's pivot. The first cable lies over the profile of an oblong cam in the lift mechanism. Pulling the first cable rotates the cam for rotating the lid. The cam's profile initially produces a large turning moment which compensates for the initially difficult lift and then smoothly decreases the turning moment to compensate for the decreasing force needed as the lid approaches the upright position. In the context of a toilet seat lid, it is convenient to incorporate an automatic lowering device. In upright position, a latch in the cam engages a trigger. The seat is spring-urged to close, restrained only by the latch and trigger. A second cable is float-actuated to disengage the trigger from the latch when the tank begins to refill after being flushed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a safety system including first and second elongated tracks adapted for connection to a wall. A first housing is mounted on and slidably moveable along the first track. A first safety belt is retractably mounted within the first housing, and a first coupling structure is connected to the first safety belt. The safety system also includes a second coupling structure slidably movable along the second track. The second coupling structure is adapted to interlock with the first coupling structure.

Abstract: A mixing drum for a composting toilet has an auger for transporting mixed material from a back end of the mixing drum to the front end of the mixing drum in order to increase the residence time of material mixed in the drum. The auger is enclosed in an auger tube and the auger rotates about an axis which is radially spaced from the longitudinal axis for the mixing drum, about which the mixing drum itself rotates.

Abstract: A child toilet assembly having a seat having a top surface and a bottom surface, a front region and a rear region, a central aperture disposed therein, and at least two downwardly extending legs. The legs being attached to a support and pivotable between an upward position for transporting the assembly and a downward position of use alone or with an existing conventional toilet seat. A container having an opening and an attachment mechanism is disposed adjacent to the opening, the attachment mechanism on the container being adapted to engage a retainer disposed adjacent to the central opening. A water-resistant liner is disposed within the container for receiving and retaining waste therein.

Abstract: A hot tub cover that is lightweight, durable, watertight and economically fabricated. The cover includes a water-tight exterior that surrounds insulation material, typically of foam or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the exterior is provided with mechanisms that permit thermal expansion of the exterior relative to the insulation material. The provision of thermal expansion buffer material and air gaps between the insulation material and exterior layer is also disclosed as are joinder and skirt attachment mechanisms.

Abstract: A pulsing valve for routing water flow from an inlet line to outlet lines connected to water jets arranged in an array to massage an occupant of a whirlpool spa or bathtub is provided. The pulsing valve includes a water turbine driving a selector disk through a reduction gear drive. The selector disk contains openings which oppose individual outlet water lines and direct water flow to them. Rotation of the selector disk switches water flow among the individual outlet water lines, causing the massaging water jet location to move, improving the quality of the resulting massage.

Abstract: A cartridge for a valve housing having outlets, the cartridge comprising a stationary body sleeve for fixed insertion within the housing and having outlet ports permanently aligned with the outlets of the housing, a moveable substantially hollow stem sleeve inserted within the stationary body sleeve and having an opening selectively alignable with the ports of the stationary body sleeve, the body sleeve and hollow stem being connected to one another by a retaining ring which aligns and maintains the cartridge as a unit in the housing. The diverting valve may be installed as a deck mounted fixture in a tub, whirlpool, soaking bath, spa, roman tub, or the like wherein the tub spout is located below the flood line rim of the respective fixture wherein the diverting valve can be repaired by replacing the cartridge from the top of the valve by removing the handle and replacing the cartridge in its entirety.

Abstract: An infant bathtub having a tub of unitary construction, a foam pad attached thereto, a sling selectively and removably attachable to a lip of the tub, and a hook selectively and removably attachable to a bottom surface of the tub. The hook includes shoulders and a notch formed thereon that mate with channels and resilient tabs formed on the bottom surface of the tub. The receptacle is located on the bottom surface of the tub in the position relative to the center of mass so that when the hook is installed therein, the infant bathtub will hang from a shower curtain rod in a substantially vertical orientation. The sling can be removably attached to the infant bathtub along a lip formed on the tub and the clips can be positioned relative to various ribs formed at the head end and foot end of the tub.

Abstract: A grab bar is mounted on a wall by a pair of hangers. Each hanger is generally L-shaped with the inner leg thereof inserted through a hole in the wall to extend upwardly along the inner surface of the wall and the outer leg projecting away from the outer surface of the wall. The grab bar is mounted on the outer legs of the hangers. The grab bar is tubular and has internal support members in the form of washers to which the outer legs of the hangers are secured. Screws extending through the wall secure the inner legs of the hangers to the inner surface of the wall. Flanges on the outer legs of the hangers are pressed against the outer surface of the wall by the same screws that secure the inner legs.

Abstract: A hospital bed has a base with casters, a main frame mounted above the base, a patient support platform movably mounted on the main frame including a leg panel, and a toilet module disposed beneath the patient support platform and normally concealed by the leg panel. The platform moves toward a head end of the bed retracting the leg panel from over the toilet module exposing the toilet module for use. The leg panel pivots downwardly after exposing the toilet module, and a head panel pivots upwardly to configure the hospital bed into a chair position. Bolsters are located outboard of each lateral edge of the leg panel and provide side support to a patient moving from the platform to the toilet module and back. A pair of pivoting footboard halves or foot gates are operably mounted to the platform and retract with the platform to between the foot and head end casters. Downward forces applied to the foot gates when utilized as hand rails are applied intermediate the foot and head end casters.

Abstract: A gurney-wheelchair for transferring a patient from one bed structure or chair to another bed structure or chair. The gurney-wheelchair includes a generally inverted U-shaped cross bar with an upper portion and a spaced apart pair of arm portions downwardly depending from the upper portion of the cross bar. Each of the arm portions of the cross bar has a pair of opposite elongate side bars outwardly extending therefrom. The inner ends of the side bars are pivotally coupled to the associated arm portion of the cross bar. The side bars of a first of the arm portions each have a support wedge pivotally mounted thereto and capable of folding upwards vertically. The side bars of a second of the arm portions each have a support wedge pivotally mounted thereto and capable of folding upwards vertically. Each of the support wedges of the first and second arm portions has a pair of mounting arms slidably extended through the associated side bar of the second arm portion.

Abstract: A bedside crib (hereinafter "co-sleeper") that attaches to the parental bed that may be easily converted for use as a child's easel, couch, bassinet or toy display/storage device. The co-sleeper provides a rigid enclosure formed of a pair of sides, front and rear leg portions, a removable back, a mattress base with front retaining lip, and at least one removable shelf. The mattress base is hingedly attached to the front leg portion to tilt upwardly at an acute angle to a ground surface to serve as a child's easel. When the mattress base is tilted at a right angle to the ground surface and the back of the co-sleeper is removed, the latter may serve as a toy storage/display device. A removable front allows the enclosure to function as a bassinet. Height-adjustable leg extensions attach to the sides to adjust the co-sleeper to different heights for use with various beds and to raise or lower the co-sleeper for use in alternative modes (bassinet, couch, etc.).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes openings through which a patient's toes or feet may protrude, the openings being located near the air inlet port of the blanket. By providing a blanket with such openings, comfort for the patient can be increased and slippage of the blanket can be reduced.

Abstract: A therapeutic bed includes a castor support framework and a Trendelenburg support frame including curved arms which are mounted on guide rollers of the castor frame. The Trendelenburg support frame carries guide rollers on which rings at opposite ends of the bed run. A patient support platform is mounted on the rings. A patient supine support including a mattress and leg supports are mounted on the patient support platform. Side rails are engagable and lockable to the platform. A patient prone support includes a head support, an adjustable abdomen support and support pad sections which are each split longitudinally to define adjustable support parts which are hingedly mounted to the corresponding opposite side rails, engaged and locked in position. The therapeutic bed provides for prone positioning of a patient by rotation of the rings on the rollers through 180.degree.. The bed may also be used for kinetic therapy and/or Trendelenburg motion when a patient is in the supine and/or prone position.

Abstract: An air mattress and method adapted to provide firm posture support and comfort, and to be supported on a flat surface. The mattress comprises a low pressure bag having a size and shape adapted to support a person during rest. A high pressure bag is adapted for inflation to a pressure higher than that of the low pressure bag and is of a size and shape to provide posture support as desired. An enclosure shell is adapted to enclose the high and low pressure bags with the second high pressure bag being disposed below the low pressure bag and at approximately the longitudinal center of the low pressure bag.

Abstract: A clam shell tool assembly apparatus containing a number of tools for bicycle repair, comprising: a walled base having two side walls, a front wall, and a rear wall, the side walls, front wall, and rear wall cooperating to form a first tray adapted to hold a first tool set; a walled top having two side walls and a front wall, the side walls and front wall cooperating to form a second tray adapted to hold a second tool set; a first mounting means adapted to pivotally mount the first tool set on the walled base; a second mounting means adapted to pivotally mount the second tool set on the walled top; and the walled base further having a groove mating with a projection on the walled top, whereby the walled base and walled top slide together to form a clam shell enclosure surrounding the first tool set and second tool set.

Abstract: A tool including a first member, a second member, and a connector pivotally connecting the members together. The first and second members are pivotal relative to each other to convert the tool between a closed condition whereat the members overlie each other and an extended condition whereat the members extend from each other. The first member and/or the second member includes a tooling component which may be used when the tool is in the extended condition. The tool having an exterior surface defined by the first member, the second member, and the pivotal connector when the tool is in the closed condition. The tool may be carried on a keyring along with a set of keys whereby it may be conveniently carried in a pocket or purse.

Abstract: A dock leveler lip extension mechanism includes a bellcrank pivotally mounted on the leveler ramp and connected to a pull chain, a pushrod for extending the lip and to a counterbalance spring assembly at spaced apart points on the bellcrank. The bellcrank is pivotally mounted on a compensating link connected to a member which is connected to the leveler frame. Upon raising the ramp to the inclined position, the pull chain rotates the bellcrank to extend the lip with the assistance of the counterbalance spring and the compensating link moves to maintain or increase the counterbalance spring force to compensate for changing lip extension force requirements. A lip latch includes a latch link pivotally mounted on a lip moment arm or on the underside of the leveler ramp and supporting a latch member which is yieldably biased into engagement with a latch pin when the lip is moved to the extended position to hold the lip in the extended position until it engages a vehicle loadbed.

Abstract: An improved suction powered cleaner is provided for vacuuming dirt and debris from submerged floor and side wall surfaces of a swimming pool. The cleaner comprises a head defining a suction inlet for vacuum inflow of water and debris into a plenum chamber, and further through a primary suction tube adapted for connection via a vacuum hose to a conventional pool water filtration system. An oscillatory main control valve is pivotally mounted at an upstream end of the primary suction tube and spring-loaded toward a normal open position relative to an annular valve seat. Suction flow through the primary suction tube draws the control valve toward a closed position substantially interrupting water flow, whereupon the control valve returns by spring action to the normal open position, resulting in pressure fluctuations which cause the cleaner to advance in steps over submerged pool surfaces.

Abstract: A washing liquid is continuously supplied upward from the bottom of an inner vessel in such a way that the liquid overflows the top of the vessel while platelike workpieces are entirely immersed in the washing liquid in such a way as to lie parallel with the flow of the liquid. The workpieces are washed in the flow of the washing liquid using washing brushes.

Abstract: A finger mounted tooth cleaning system is provided including a sleeve with a tooth cleaner mounted thereon. A toothpaste material is contained on the tooth cleaner for being dispensed during use.

Abstract: An extendible golf brush comprising a tether housing, a flexible bent arm for fastening the tether housing to an external article, a tether extendibly contained within the tether housing, a brush member, and a mechanism for removably fastening a second end of the tether to the brush member. A second end of the flexible bent arm may comprise a first hook for engaging a second hook that is fixed to the tether housing. The mechanism for removably fastening the second end of the tether to the brush member may comprise a fastening mouth with a base member and first and second fastening jaws hingedly connected to the base member for capturing the brush member. Distal ends of the first and second fastening jaws can be selectively fastened together by a male member in combination with a female member. The brush member may be fastened directly to the fastening mouth or it may be coupled thereto by a ring. Both plastic and bronze bristles may project from the brush member to provide varied brushing characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mop having an elongate shaft, a mop element, and an operating member that is axially movable along a portion of the shaft between a range of mopping positions and a latch position. One end portion of the mop element is retained in a fixed position at one end of the shaft, the other end portion of the mop element is retained at one end of the operating member with an intermediate mopping portion formed into a bight. In accordance with the invention, the mop includes a latch mechanism for axially retaining the operating member in the latch position. The latch mechanism includes a detent portion and a shoulder portion. One portion is fixedly mounted to the shaft and the other is mounted on the operating member. Preferably, the mop is a twist mop wherein the operating member is relatively rotatable with respect to the shaft. More preferably, the mop includes a ratchet mechanism for releasably restricting relative rotation of the operating member and shaft to one direction of rotation.

Abstract: A broom for cleaning a surface having a bristle cleaning mechanism. The broom has a handle with a grasping end and a cleaning end. At the cleaning end is a comb member having a plurality of tines. The comb member pivots into and out of engagement with the bristles as a sleeve or handle is moved along the broom handle. The tines engage the bristles as the grasping portion is pushed downward such that the tines push trapped dirt and dust out from the bristle ends. As the slidable sleeve is pulled back into its original position, the tines disengage from the bristles and return to their original position.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper protector for golf spikes is disclosed and includes a thin flexible rubber strip that drapes over the rear bumper of a vehicle upon which a golf shoe may be placed. The protector is attached to the interior of the vehicle trunk by means of a VELCRO.RTM. brand fastener, snaps, or the like for easy, one-step installation and removal. The protector may also include one or more of the following: (1) a golf shoe spike cleaner composed of a brush; (2) a detachable golf accessory bag for holding golf tees, balls, ball markers, and the like; and (3) two pairs of elastic straps on opposite sides of the protector for restraining the golfer's shoes when not in use with the spikes in a protected position. The device adapts readily, without any adjustments, to any vehicle with a trunk or rear door and rear bumper at step height.

Abstract: A new and improved toothbrush has a pair of discreet twin brushing heads. The heads are arranged side-by-side with independent head flexure. The heads are attached to the handle through use of two discrete neck segments that have purposeful flexure. Each head is connected to one neck segment, thereby permitting independent head flexure. The heads may be angled relative to each other so as to provide two discrete stabilizing contact areas, these contact areas being the respective "high" areas of the two brushing heads that initially meet the teeth and gum surfaces.

Abstract: A brush is combined with a flexible netting that is placed over the brush bristles and pulled downward so that the netting is at the base of the bristles. The netting is flexible so that no guide is needed to place the netting at the base of the bristles. The netting has an outer periphery of elastic material so that the edge of the netting will be drawn around the back surface of the brush, holding the netting in place. The netting may have an opening through which the brush handle is extended, or securing straps may be used to loop around the back of the handle to help secure the netting in place. The straps may be secured together with, for example, snaps, a buckle, or a hook and loop fastener. The netting is removed to clean the brush and then is placed back on the brush to accumulate debris until the brush needs cleaning again. Replacement netting is inexpensive and may be used if a net becomes torn or unusable.

Abstract: A bath belt including: a main body having a first elastic mesh tube which is pushed and gathered so that a periphery of the first elastic mesh tube is axially successively crimped into a waved shape; a pair of first binders respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the main body; and several second binders spaced from each other and disposed on the first elastic mesh tube for binding the same. The portions of the first elastic mesh tube between the second binders are expanded to a series of ball-like bodies. The main body further includes at least one second elastic mesh tube positioned between one end of the first elastic mesh tube and one of the first binders. The second elastic mesh tube is wound into an annular shape. The second elastic mesh tube is passed through the hole of the first elastic mesh tube and partially extends outside of the first elastic mesh tube.

Abstract: A cleaning tool (10) for cleaning the grooves (102) on the face (101) of a golf club head (100); wherein the tool (10) includes a tool body member (20) having an inboard end (21) and an outboard end (22); wherein, the outboard end (22) of the tool body member (20) is provided with a plurality of elongated flexible metal tine members (30) having downwardly angled fingers (31) and pointed teeth (32) that are disposed generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tool body member (20) wherein each tooth (32) is dimensioned to be received in one of the grooves (102) on the face (101) of the club head (100).

Abstract: A wiper blade for cleaning window glass of motor vehicles, comprising an elongated support frame provided with retaining claws, an elongated wiper strip composed of an elastic material and having a head strip grasped by the retaining claws, the head strip being provided with a longitudinal channel which is closed around and opens at end faces of the wiper strip, a spring rail located in the longitudinal channel and fixed against longitudinal shifting, a retaining unit fixing the spring rail against the longitudinal shifting, a unit mounted on the wiper strip so as to cooperate with the frame part and to secure the wiper strip in captive fashion on the support frame, the spring rail being retained by a positive engagement in the longitudinal channel, the securing unit being firmly connected to the wiper strip.