Abstract: A bracelet containing a chamber for storing a chemical repellant such as Mace may be inconspicuously worn by individuals and, when needed, can be used to protect the wearer in case they are attacked by pressing an activation button for spraying the attacker with the repellant. The bracelet can also contain an audible warning or alarm device such as a horn.

Abstract: An aerosol dispenser comprises a body having an interior for holding an aerosol can. The body has a bottom portion with an opening therein that permits the insertion of the can into the interior in a first direction. A fastening end piece located on the bottom portion of the body holds the aerosol can within the interior and engages the body in a direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction of can insertion. In addition, the aerosol can may be inserted in a direction substantially parallel with the major axis of the body, the fastening end piece may have a lug which protrudes into the interior of the body when the fastening end piece has engaged the body, and the fastening end piece may engage the body by sliding into place. In one particular aspect, the aerosol dispenser is used for discharging a chemical repellant, such as tear gas.

Abstract: A dispenser assembly particularly adapted to selectively dispense predetermined amounts of dry fertilizer or other dry material onto an area of disbursement, such as a plant, and including an elongated dispensing conduit having a holding chamber of predetermined dimension connected thereto along with a control mechanism such that selective operation of the control mechanism will automatically dispense, by gravity, a premeasured amount of dry material onto the disbursement area. A double disk valve means is provided having an inlet valve and an outlet valve simultaneously translatable to open one end of the holding chamber and close the respective other end. A gun-shaped valve means is provided as the control mechanism in a preferred embodiment.

Abstract: A hand weight and attack repellent combination device including a handle with a covering, said handle having a strap and a threaded end to receive a removable weight and a container receiving end. An attack repellent container of standard size is used for placement in the container receiving end.

Abstract: The present invention is a toy water gun having a housing with extending handle, a release mechanism and barrel. The water gun is connected to at least one water source external from and connected to the housing. In preferred embodiments, the water source is remote and has an indirect connection, e.g. by tubing or hosing, external of said housing and having a vent to surrounding ambient air so air may enter therethrough. Also included is a pressurized air and water storage tank external from and connectable to the housing. The pressurized tank has an orifice between said pressurized tank and said housing through which all liquids and gasses pass. There is also a pumping means for withdrawing air or water from the source or sources, and for depositing the withdrawn air or water into the pressurized tank.

Abstract: A manual applicator, for dispensing liquid agricultural chemicals, comprises a reservoir for the liquid chemical and hand-held dispensing apparatus. The reservoir is provided with a non-return valve adapted to allow ar to flow into the reservoir only when the pressure in the head space in the reservoir falls below a predetermined pressure below atmosphere.

Abstract: A toy in the form of jewelry has a water compartment, a pump or an atomizer, and a source of a perfume scent which is released when sprayed with water. The source of the scent is preferably a simulated jewel containing a bead of scent releasing material. The simulated jewel may be replaced when the scent is exhausted.

Abstract: An automatic disarming device for use with self defense spray devices and other devices which have been taken from their owners or their normally stored position or location which renders such devices ineffective or inoperative until the devices are returned to their proper association with the disarming device or to their proper position. More specifically, the disarming device is adapted to but not limited to use with self defense spray devices as well as other useful or noxious spray devices when such devices are taken from their owners or from their proper place of storage thereby preventing such spray devices from being used against an owner or when such devices have been removed from a stored position by an unauthorized person or a person not familiar with appropriate procedures or precautions when actuating a spray device or other device.

Abstract: A device worn on a user's hand which sheaths for the tips of the fingers includes a housing for a water reservoir, a water pump and electrical motor and a battery pack to be secured to the user's body. An actuator is mounted is mounted on a finger sheath. When the actuator is depressed the motor drives the pump to eject water in spurts from a discharge nozzle mounted in a second finger sheath.

Abstract: A personal defense system having a protective spray container with an upper end spray actuator, a dispensing cap constructed and arranged to house the spray actuator and have a fixed relationship with the dispensing nozzle thereof, a holster for the container having an interlocking structure with the dispensing cap to prevent relative rotation, and also including a security system releasably attached to the hoister.

Abstract: A harness supported bag adapted to be carried on the back of a person is adapted for storing a liquid refreshment such as water, fruit juice or the like. A tube extending from the bag to the front of the person enables the latter to draw liquid refreshment during ambulation. In one alternative embodiment, a transparent pocket is superposed over the bag for receiving indicia to identify the person during a race (e.g. a marathon) whereas in another alternatively preferred embodiment, supplementary reservoir means are provided having a passage connected to the bag and manually activatable valve means for selectively enabling a person to transfer the contents of the supplemental reservoir to the bag during running or other physical activity.

Abstract: A drinking apparatus is described for use in any activity where a person desires to have easy access to a drink. The drinking apparatus includes a bottle for storing a fluid and a tube accessible by the mouth of a user to apply suction for drinking from the bottle. A flow control device is provided in communication with the tube so that once suction is applied, fluid may flow from the bottle toward the point of suction, but cannot flow in the opposite direction back into the bottle.

Abstract: A flexible liquid dispenser which may be used to hold and discharge suntan lotion, sunscreen lotion, perfume, insect repellent, or other liquids. In one embodiment the liquid dispenser is relatively flat, about 0.5 inch thick, fits in the palm of a person's hand, and may be conveniently carried in a person's pocket or hung around a person's neck by a cord or tube attached to the dispenser. The dispenser body may be made out of molded plastic and has at least one flexible wall portion which allows the dispenser body to be compressed for the purpose of discharging the liquid from the dispenser. The liquid dispenser has a rotatable cap which may be turned to open a dispensing aperture in the cap. Liquid may then be discharged through the dispensing aperture by squeezing or compressing the dispenser body.

Abstract: A carrying case is provided for a paint sprayer that, when the paint sprayer is removed, functions as a paint container for the paint sprayer. The case has a removable top wall or lid to provide good access into the container for placing or removing the sprayer and other accessories. A standard, medium-sized garbage can liner can be placed inside the container, held in place when the lid is snapped on, to greatly simplify clean-up.

Abstract: Apparatus for carrying a spray can including an elongated support element, a receptacle for receiving the end of the spray can having a spray valve element and flexible arms for releasably retaining the spray can in position. The receptacle and the flexible arms are releasably attached at predetermined locations on the elongated support element by flexible lock elements.

Abstract: An actuator mechanism for a bangle that includes a reservoir (24) with associated nozzle (32) having an outlet (33). The reservoir (24) is disposed in one portion of a bangle (10) that is semi-circular in shape. The nozzle (32) is disposed in a slot (18) and then an actuator mechanism comprised of two portions (20) is (22) assembled in the slot. The actuator mechanism is operable to slide downward such that the rear portion (22) of the actuator mechanism contacts the upper portion of the nozzle (32). Depression of the nozzle (32) results in fluid being expelled from an outlet (33) through the slot (18). The outer portion (10) can be changed to alter the design, etc.

Abstract: A marking device for spraying a liquid food-grade dye mixture onto a potential assailant. The device includes a spray pump for use in connection with a bottle or other portable container for dispensing said mixture therefrom. The manually activated fluid dispensing means provide thereto a closure and when actuated with a reciprocatory movement will pump the contents from the bottle and dispense said contents in spray form. To facilitate the activation of the pump and to prevent unauthorized removal of the marking device from the hand of the user, finger retaining loops are provided. The pump is supported solely from the neck of the bottle or other container with which it is associated, and, hence, independently of the walls of the bottle so that the contour of such walls can be disregarded.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus is provided which comprises a flexible, collapsible fluid container in fluid communication with an adjustable volume multi-dose dispensing means.

Abstract: A caulking device uses a long flexible tube (40) to connect a belt-worn cartridge housing (50), which accepts standard caulking cartridges, to a hand-held gun (20). The housing contains an electric motor and drive mechanism to force a piston into the cartridge. Caulking is pushed from the cartridge into the flexible tube, through the tube to the gun. The gun contains a trigger-actuated valve which allows caulking to pass into a disposable nozzle from which it is dispensed to the workpiece. A pressure sensor in the housing activates a switching circuit to maintain pressure in the tube.

Abstract: A bottle sling formed of a flexible web is arranged in surrounding and engaging securement relative to a drinking container, with a support ring mounting a flexible strap adjacent an upper distal end of the container for support of the web of the container about an individual's torso portion. A modification of the invention includes an agitator pump arranged within the fluid coaxially of a drinking tube directed through the container and a flavored tablet dispenser in communication with an interior portion of the container for projecting flavoring tablets within the container.

Abstract: An apparatus including a fluid storage tank, with a torso belt organization for mounting the storage tank about a torso portion of an individual. A glove member is in fluid communication with the fluid storage tank, wherein the fluid storage tank is pressurized and the glove member includes at least one trigger member for effecting directing of fluid from within at least one compartmented chamber within the fluid storage tank.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an amusement device for squirting liquid. The amusement device includes a helmet having a squirt assembly connected thereto. The squirt assembly may be connected to a pump and a storage container for liquid via an umbilical cord as found in Sirhan, U.S. Pat. No. 4,903,864. The squirt assembly has a conduit extension connected to the umbilical cord. The squirt assembly further includes an aiming assembly supporting the conduit extension. The aiming assembly includes an azimuth and an elevation adjust for adjusting the conduit extension. A voice activated circuit activates and de-activates the pump upon receipt of an valid voice command. Upon receipt of a valid voice command, the pump is activated, liquid is pumped from the container to helmet through the umbilical cord and exits through the conduit extension, thereby enabling the hands free operation of the amusement device.

Abstract: A portable dispensing system for administering fluids to livestock (e.g. vaccines, drenches/pour-ons) comprising a pack (1) for fluid materials attached to the operator by a belt. In use, fluid is drawn from the interior of the pack via a dip tube (7) and through a flexible delivery tube (10) by repeated operation of a dispensing syringe or gun (12). The dip tube and delivery tube are coupled via a connector in a draw-off cap (8). When not in use the gun can be attached to the pack by a clip or holster (18).

Abstract: An apparatus including a central container housing, with a right, left, top, and bottom flexible ring member securable through a container housing, with each ring member and container including a matrix of loops for securement of a tool assemblage. A plurality of shoulder straps are formed to a rear surface of the floor for permitting mounting and transport of the organization to an individual. The invention may further include extensible legs retractably mounted within support columns formed within the central housing container for mounting of the organization in a vertical orientation for access during use.

Abstract: In spraying equipment comprising a base, a tank mounted to the top of the base, and a manually operated pumping system transferring liquid from the tank to a compression chamber, the base, the seatings for the moving parts of the pumping system, and the ducts connecting the tank, pumping system and compression chamber are in a single block, and the pumping system comprises two identical piston pumps integral with the base, accommodated in respective recesses formed in the bottom of the tank at each side and operated in push-pull by a single hand lever hinged to the base; the compression chamber is insertable into the tank from above and secured to the base by its bottom end.

Abstract: A scent dispensing system for use by hunter's or the like when a flexible bottle of scent, with a small aperture at the bottle's bottom is placed in a special holster which attaches to the hunter's foot at the ankle whereby liquid scent is forced out a drop at a time as the hunter walks to his or her hunting post. Pressure created by the action of the foot hitting the ground coupled with the pressure created by the expansion of the leg muscle and movement of the hunter's ankle as the hunter walks forces the scent to drip out a drop or two at a time. The holster has a pouch for holding the bottle made of a flexible material which is attached by a strap of elastic material. The ends of the strap are attached around the leg of the hunter by a conventional fastener. A wedge of rigid material is positioned in the pouch behind the bottle to assure that the scent will hit the ground and not the hunter or his boots.

Abstract: A helmet structure includes a separably movable fluid pouch mounted within the helmet below the forward helmet shell opening, including an "L" shaped conduit directed upwardly and mounted medially to a respective right and left fluid cavity of the reservoir structure. The organization utilizes hook and loop fastener tabs mounted to a forward surface of the right and left reservoirs for mounting to an interior fibrous surface of the helmet shell. A modification of the invention includes a storage tank mounted to the handle bar structure of an associated motorcycle or bicycle construction utilizing a storage tank conduit hose in communication with a valve mounted to the storage tank to direct fluid to the right and left reservoir pouches.

Abstract: A self defense method, particularly for women, for defending against a physical assailant. The method comprising providing a wax capsule of hollow egg shaped construction containing a concentrated citric acid solution in the inner enclosed cavity to be carried in the mouth without releasing the citric acid until desired. The user, by simply chewing through the wall of the wax container releases the citric acid into his/her mouth for expectoration into the eyes of a would be attacker. The wax used in the capsule construction to provide an encapsulating capsule, preferably consists of purified wax.

Abstract: An apparatus has been devised for repairing divots on a golf course which is comprised of an elongated tubular housing containing seeds or dressing and has a lower dispenser end, a spring-loaded rod disposed in the lower end including an agitator at the upper end of the rod and a valve member which releasably engages a valve seat in the lower end of the housing. When the rod is depressed against the ground, the valve is raised away from the seat and an agitator associated with the rod will loosen seeds or dressing to facilitate its discharge by gravity feed through the lower end of the housing so that it can be deposited evenly onto the area to be repaired.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible water tank suitable for use in combatting forest fires and the like that is manufactured from a flaccid synthetic material or a coated fabric which is capable of being ultrasonically welded. The bag is preferably made from a single sheet of material that is folded back upon itself to form a bag having uniformly sized front and rear panels. A filler assembly is mounted in the upper part of the front panel while a quick disconnect coupler is mounted in the lower part of the bag. The edge seams between the panel are welded closed using ultrasonic welding techniques. Radially extended skirts are provided about the bag outside of the seam areas and grommets are mounted within the skirts upon which shoulder straps and handles are either permanently removably secured. A hand-grip is welded to the front face of the tank beneath the filler assembly.

Abstract: Hand-held tear gas canisters and personal security devices utilizing same employ a tactile device, preferably in the form of an elongate ridge or rib, is provided on the outer surface of the canister, or on a holster which receives the canister, to facilitate orientation of the canister with a gas discharge nozzle thereof pointing away from the user. In use, by feeling the position of the ridge or rib, the user will be aware of the direction of gas discharge and can thereby avoid misdirection of the gas.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a drinking system for a rider of a bicycle characterized by inflatable bladder with suitable conduit and valves for conveying the potable beverage stored in the inflatable bladder to the drinker on the bicycle so the bicycle rider can drink a potable beverage without having to stop the bicycle. Also disclosed are specific preferred embodiments.

Abstract: An attack-repellent device includes a housing which can be carried like a wristwatch on the arm of the user, or attachable to a waling cane, or the user's belt or neck chain. The housing includes one or more nozzles which ejects an attack-repellent chemical under the force of a propellent fluid preferably stored in one or more canisters within the housing. The inner end of each nozzle forms a projection insertable into the discharge orifice in a canister which contains a one-way valve which normally closes the discharge orifice. A spring is provided for urging one or both of the nozzle and canister toward the other. Latching means is provided for normally separating each canister from the associated nozzle. A user-operable member is provided which could be a wall of the housing which normally covers over an entry recess through which the canister or canisters are placed within the housing.

Abstract: A unitary resilient valve device that can be used in a system for delivering liquid from a container to a person'mouth. The valve is in the form of an elongated body member that forms a hollow structure having an open inlet end opposed to a closed outlet end. A fluid supply chamber is formed between the inlet and outlet ends, and the open end is connected to the end of a length of tubing in order to supply fluid flow to the supply chamber, while the closed end provides a closure member that normally precludes fluid flow therethrough. The body member can be deformed to move the valve into an opened configuration to enable fluid flow to occur therethrough. A slit is formed in the closure member. The slit extends through the end wall and communicates the supply chamber with ambient whenever the slit is defomed into the opened position.

Abstract: A scent or lure dispensing device for hunters or trappers, comprising a moisture permeable and sealable container; moisture absorbent particles sealed within the container that are capable of absorbing and storing many times their weight in scent and lure moisture; an adjustable lanyard for removably securing the container to hunters and trappers; and a sealable, odor-tight and liquid-tight storage compartment for receiving the container and the liquid scents and lures to be absorbed and stored by the moisture absorbent particles.

Abstract: The combination of known components to produce a new toy shooting apparatus. A toy that makes it possible for a player to act like a spider person by shooting webs from the palm of his or her hand. The webbing material consists of string foam delivered from a hidden pressurized container through a valve incorporated into a glove worn by the player. A trigger mechanism enables the player to activate the valve at will by the exercise of pressure with the fingers of the hand wearing the glove.

Abstract: A rationing container to carry liquid while running or walking is shown as including a narrow bottle with an offset neck and a handle. The bottle is carried tethered in a holder on a person's belt. Drinks in two approximate amounts are dispensed from the bottle through a moveable spring-biased mounthpiece which has a rod extending to a stopper near the bottom of the bottle. The stopper covers an opening between the bottom of a tube extending through the bottle as an extension of the bottle neck and a separate liquid holding chamber which has a small opening to the larger interior of the bottle. The bottom of the mouthpiece includes a plug member which plugs an opening in a fixed gate at the top of the tube. The plug is pulled out of the opening by action of the mouthpiece and is rested on the top of the fixed gate for one rationed drink. For a longer drink the plug member is rested in a recess on the top of the fixed gate allowing liquid from the holding chamber into the tube.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a drinking system for a rider of a bicycle characterized by inflatable bladder with suitable conduit and valves for conveying the potable beverage stored in the inflatable bladder to the drinker on the bicycle so the bicycle rider can drink a potable beverage without having to stop the bicycle. Also disclosed are specific preferred embodiments.

Abstract: A water system that allows a bicyclist to drink liquids anytime he desires. The system has a collapsible container of water or other liquid stored within a flexible back pack that is removably secured at a location between the shoulders of the bicyclist. A resilient mouthpiece adapted to be held in the mouth of the bicyclist is connected to the container by a length of tubing. The mouthpiece is a valve device and has a cylindrical sidewall that forms a chamber. A spring biased valve element located inside the chamber normally prevents flow therethrough. When the opposed sidewalls of the chamber are compressed between the teeth, liquid flows through the mouthpiece. This allows the mouthpiece to be held securely between the lips and whenever the sidewalls are compressed by the teeth, fluid flows from the container, through the tubing and into the mouth of the bicyclist.

Abstract: A method and apparatuses for treating railroad ties by injecting a flowable treating material through unused or unoccupied spike holes in railroad rail tie plates which anchor the bottom flange of a railroad rail to the wooden ties. In one embodiment of the invention, the apparatus includes a backpack unit including a tank and pump assembly secured to the back of a user by shoulder straps with a manually manipulated injector device insertable into an unused or unoccupied spike hole in a tie plate in a sealed relationship thereto.

Abstract: A manual seed metering apparatus (10) for dispensing discrete amounts of seed (100) from a seed reservoir (18) defined by a housing member (14) by virtue of the spring loaded rotary and reciprocatory movement of a seed paddle unit (12) disposed within the housing member (14) and controlled by a crank handle member (50).

Abstract: A manual, portable spray apparatus is disclosed to enable a worker to spray fields in a remote area where batteries may be difficult to obtain. The apparatus includes a portable chemical liquid storage tank, from which gravity feeds agricultural liquid chemicals to a rotary spray head. The spray head is powered by a small electric motor which receives its electrical current from a portable dynamo. The portable dynamo is rotated by a portable gear train which in turn is functioned by a hand crank. The worker can maintain spraying operations by rotating the crank as he walks and by applying the rotary spray head to the desired areas to be sprayed as the entire apparatus is moved. The dynamo output can be connected to accessory electrical or electronic equipment such as a radio transmitter, a transistor radio or a lamp to thereby achieve maximum utility under all conditions of use.

Abstract: An apparatus for taping joints between pieces of wallboard comprises a taping head, slidingly contactable with a wall, for substantially simultaneously applying a first layer of a joint compound to a joint between pieces of wallboard, embedding a wallboard tape in the first layer of the joint compound, and overcoating the embedded wallboard tape with at least one additional layer of the joint compound; a handle, connected to the taping head, for supporting the taping head, the handle being manually graspable by an operator, the handle having a fluid conduit formed therein for passing joint compound to the taping head; a tape supply mounted on the handle for supplying wallboard tape to the taping head; a backpack, wearable by the operator, for supporting a supply of the joint compound and for producing a pressurized stream of the joint compound; and a flexible connecting means for fluidically interconnecting the backpack and the fluid conduit to pass the pressurized stream of the joint compound from the backpa

Abstract: The anti-assault device of this invention consists of a sealed, rupturable vial, a base with one set of resilient fingers to retain the vial and a second set to support the cover, and a cover having a skirt containing projections which reset upon and engage the second set of resilient fingers and having at least one projection for rupturing the vial. The rupturing projections are on the rear face so that when force is exerted against the front face of the cover the projections rupture the vial. This causes a foul smelling repulsive chemical contained therein to be released and to repel a would be attacker.

Abstract: A concealable water shooter is provided and consists of a sealable reservoir for holding water therein removably attached to an upper arm of a person. A housing is carried on a forearm and into a palm of a hand of the person so that it can be hidden from view when covered by a sleeve of a garment worn by the person. A pump in the housing is fluidly connected between the reservoir and a nozzle in the housing. An electronic system in the housing, controllable by a finger of the person, electrically operates the pump so that some of the water will exit through the nozzle and can spray onto another unsuspecting person.

Abstract: An apparatus including a planar support tray mounting a series of seed containers therethrough. The containers may optionally include a removable lid providing a lip to contain seed within the containers. Further, a funnel integrally secured to the support defines an axis orthogonally aligned relative to the support and in communication with an elongate conduit directed downwardly, with a link member orthogonally mounted to the conduit, with the link member integrally mounted at its other end to an arcuate, concave leg brace, wherein the leg brace may optionally include a flexible strap member for securement about the leg to assist in securing and aligning the organization in use. A plurality of further straps secure the organization about the waist and neck of an individual.

Abstract: A fluid storing and supply device includes two fluid containers supported within outer pouches and a conduit extending from each fluid container through which liquid contained in the containers can be consumed. A harnessing arrangement for harnessing the device to the body of a person which includes straps of predetermined length whereby the pouches can be suspended on a person's rib cage with one pouch abutting the person's chest and the other pouch abutting the person's back. Further straps permit tying of the positioned pouches to the rib cage in a manner that the pouches bear upon the rib cage so that a substantial part of the pressure exerted by the weight of fluid stored in the fluid containers is distributed over the surface area of the rib cage borne upon by the pouches and the harnessing arrangement.

Abstract: A liquid soap dispenser is formed with a central body including a plurality of upwardly depending legs tapering to a reduced dimension from the central body to terminal ends of the legs which are in a normally abutting end-to-end relationship to enable flexure of the legs relative to the central body for securement of the dispenser about the neck portion of an individual. The central body is formed with a downwardly depending extension with an arcuate slot selectively alignable with an arcuate slot formed within a rotatably mounted cap overlying the extension for selective dispensing of soap from within the transparent dispenser.

Abstract: A rechargeable garden sprayer includes a container having an opening on an upper face, a lower suction tube, and an inlet formed at a side thereof. The inlet cooperates internally with the main body of the container such that liquid poured in through the inlet flows to the container. An engaging body has a base with about the same shape and size as the upper face of the container so as to be mounted on the container. The engaging body includes a number of upstanding hollow tubes along its periphery and a fixing panel to define a retaining recess. A top cover having substantially an inverted U-shaped body has two side panels with a number of downwardly extending poles at an inner side thereof for inserting into the hollow tubes and thus engaging with the engaging body. The top cover has a handle on its uppermost part.

Abstract: A portable torch including: a gas tank containing therein a combustible gas and another gas tank containing therein a combustion supporting gas; a plurality of pressure regulating mechanisms, in which the primary pressure sides are connected to said gas tanks through plug opening mechanisms, respectively; and a torch portion is connected to the secondary pressure sides of the pressure regulating mechanisms through flexible gas feeding tubes, respectively, provided at the forward end thereof with a jet and having no gas flow rate regulating function. The pressure regulating mechanisms regulate the secondary pressure and gas flow rate from the jet through the secondary pressure. Check valves for blocking the flow of gas from the torch portion to the pressure regulating mechanisms is interposed between the respective pressure regulating mechanisms and the torch portion, to thereby prevent backfire of the flame of the jet.