LIQUID BODY WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

Liquid Body Waste Disposal System

Edward Howard Smith, St. Charles, Mo.

Filed Jan. 11, 1971

A Body Waste Disposal (liquid) System which makes disposition of the fluid by burning in the combustion chamber of the associated internal combustion Engine. It consists of a receptacle, small reservoir, metering valve and connecting hose. The vacuum in the intake manifold of the Engine draws the fluid into the Combustion chamber where it is burned by the heat of combustion of the fuel.

(Editor's note: Sometimes it is extremely difficult for me not to comment on these.  Be assured that I am thinking the same things you are about this.)

TRICK MIRROR

TRICK MIRROR

Erastus De Moulin of Greenville, Illinois

Application filed August 12, 1908

To all whom it may concern;

Be it known that I, Erastus De Moulin, a citizen of the United States, residing at Greenville, in the county of bond and State of Illinois, have invented a new and useful Trick-Mirror, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to initiation devices and is  more particularly a trick mirror which can be used as a dressing glass either with or without producing a startling effect upon the user.

The object of the invention is to provide means whereby a jet of liquid can be directed onto the person using the mirror, the explosion of a detonator being produced simultaneously with the discharge of the jet.  

With this and other objects in view the invention consists of certain novel features of construction and combinations of parts which will be hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claims.

TRAINING-WEIGHT

TRAINING-WEIGHT

Lewis T. Foreman, of Omaha, Nebraska

Application filed April 2, 1918

T0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Lewis T. Foreman, a citizen of the United States, residing at Omaha, in the county of Douglas and State of Nebraska, have invented new and useful Improvements in Training-Weights, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to physical culture devices and aims to provide a novel form of weight. to be balanced on the shoulders when exercising, to force the user to hold his shoulders and head erect the brackets resulting in maintaining the body in an erect and healthful position. To this end the invention comprehends the provision of a hollow receptacle formed of any suitable material and provided with an opening or valve by means of which it may be filled and the weight thereof regulated to suit the convenience of the user. This filling also permits of each shoulder being subjected to different weights, resulting in the proper balancing of the shoulders.

TOY TANK

TOY TANK

Patrick G. Kaiser, Highland Michigan

Filed Nov. 16, 1988

It is an object of the present invention to provide a rollable toy tank which includes a flexible, tubular body adapted to be rollably disposed on a supporting medium such as the ground or a water surface. The flexible tubular body comprises a closed loop-shaped band which is open on the transverse sides thereof. The toy tank is adapted to be rolled forward on a supporting medium by a combination forward and downward di- rected force exerted on the internal surface of one end of the tubular body by at least one person crawling inside of the tubular body. The outer surface of the tubular body is provided with transverse treads and in one embodiment the transverse treads are only disposed along each of the outer side portions of the outer surface of the tubular body.

The tubular body of the rollable toy tank may be formed from any suitable material as for example, from a single sheet of solid, buoyant, thermal foam plastic that is folded into a closed loop-shaped band, with the ends of the sheet fixed together. The tubular body of the toy tank may also be formed from a plurality of elon- gated, hollow members which are disposed in a side-by- side relationship to form a closed loop-shaped band, and with adjacent members being fixed together, and wherein said elongated, hollow members are formed from a buoyant, thermal foam plastic material. In a modified embodiment, the tubular body may be formed from a corrugated material with an outer and inner coating of flexible plastic material. The corrugated ma- terial may be a suitable corrugated cardboard or corru- gated plastic material.

SCARECROW

SCARECROW

Hugh Huffman and Ernest J. Peck, of Portland, Oregon

Application filed July 8, 1915

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, Hugh Huffman and Ernest J. Peck, citizens of the United States, and residents of Portland, county of Multnomah, and State of Oregon, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Scarecrows, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to scare crows which are adapted to be used in a garden patch, field, or orchard for the purpose of scaring away intruding birds or animals which might eat or otherwise injure the crop.

Prior to our invention, the scare crows ordinarily used were crude affairs, being generally home-made and not wholly satisfactory.

One of the  main objects of our invention is to provide a more efficient form of scarecrow consisting of a figure formed to resemble a living animal in the posture of approaching its prey.  The means of mounting this scare crow are so arranged that the action of the wind will give various motions to the figure which will simulate the lifelike movements of the animal.  The figure is also provided with an audible alarm which will sound in accordance with the movements of the figure so  as to attract the attention of the intruding birds or animals.

ULTRAVIOLET NOSE PROTECTOR

ULTRAVIOLET NOSE PROTECTOR

Peter B. Oschner, Wabasha, Minn. 55981

Filed: Aug. 28, 1985

... One significant aspect and feature of the present invention is an ultraviolet nose protector which is cosmetically pleasing and unnoticeable to the naked eye.  The nose protector can be of either a clear material or of various flesh colored materials, depending upon a person;'s particular skin pigment makeup.

Another significant aspect and feature of the present invention is a nose protector which blocks the sun and protects the nose accordingly.  The nose protector is pleasing and sightly to an individual, and provides the necessary protection to the outdoors person, such as a skier, sailr, or a hunter.

SWIMMING APPLIANCE

SWIMMING APPLIANCE

Sam Stone, of Quillayute, Washington

Application filed January 21, 1898

To all whom it may concern:
Be it known that I, SAM STONE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Quillayute, county of Clallam, State of Washington, have invented an Improvement in Life-Jackets and Propellors... My invention relates to an apparatus which is especially designed as a life-jacket for persons who maybe thrown into the sea, and in combination therewith of a means within the control of the persons by which they can propel themselves through the water.

BEVERAGE CONTAINER

BEVERAGE CONTAINER

Bernard H. Cooper, Cleveland Ohio

Application February 24, 1936

This invention relates to a beverage container.

An object of the invention is to provide an improved beverage container from which the beverage may be drunk.

Another object is to provide an improved beverage container which will be attreactive and unusual in appearance.

Another object is to provide a beverage container which may serve as a source of amusement.

Another object is to provide an improved beverage container which will limit the rate at which the beverage may be drunk.

...In order to drink from the container without spilling the beverage, it is necessary for the user to impress his lips upon the lips of the face of the article, as shown in the first figure of the drawing, and to tilt the container upwardly in the ordinary manner.

SCALP MASSAGING APPARATUS

SCALP MASSAGING APPARATUS

Prentiss E. Erickson, Minneapolis, Minn.,

Application June 10, 1935

This invention relates to improvements in vibrating and massaging apparatus, and more particularly to a head and scalp vibrating device, which will be supported upon a suitable bracket, and placed in the home or office, so that a person may treat themselves, and gain the same results that are possible were the same treatment given by the medical profession.

BURGLAR ALARM

BURGLAR ALARM

Application filed March 11, 1886

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM BAKER CLARKE, a citizen of the United States, residing at French Lick, in the county of Orange and the State of Indiana, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Burglar Alarms. ... The special object of the invention is to set a trap for burglars, which will instantly ring a bell or fire off a gun, pistol, or other firearm as soon as they attempt to pass over it. ... If desired, the guns may be loaded with ball and arranged with respect to the end A' of the plate so as to shoot the robbers. Where used in barns, chicken houses, or other outbuildings, this may be done without the objection, as in the house, that it is calculated to injure and deface the walls.

WRISTBAND INCLUDING A MERCURY SWITCH TO INDUCE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK

WRISTBAND INCLUDING A MERCURY SWITCH

TO INDUCE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK

Eliot N. Symmes, Seattle, Wash.

Filed Sept. 23, 1974

It is an object of this invention to provide an improved means to assist a person in breaking an undesirable habit.

It is a further object of the invention to provide an improved means to assist a person in breaking an undesirable habit which may be used under a variety of different circumstances.

In accordance with the present invention, a wrist band is adapted to be worn by a person desiring to overcome an undesirable habit, such as smoking. The wrist band includes a normally open mercury switch which closes when the person raises his arm. An electrical circuit including a source of power may be included in a case adapted to be clipped on the belt or clothing of the person. The mercury switch is connected to the source of power so that when it is closed by the person lifting his arm, as by moving a cigarette to his lips, a shock is induced in the person.

SYNTHETIC FECAL FLUID COMPOUND

SYNTHETIC FECAL FLUID COMPOUND

Richard S. Yeo, Dunwoody; Debra N. Welchel, Alpharetta, both of Georgia

Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.

Filed Jun. 1, 1993

The present invention relates to a synthetic fecal fluid compound which has an improved dewatering rate thereby making it more useful than existing materials for testing and other procedures where fecal matte is involved. One particular area of usefulness is with respect to the development of personalcare devices such as diapes, training pants and incontinence garments which serve to collect and contain fecal matter.

Many companies, such as the assignee of record, expend large sums of money in the development of and improvement in personal care products including diapers,training pants and incontinence garments. One of the primary criteria in the development of such products is their ability to collect and contain body fluids including urine and fecal matter. While it is often the case that end-of-term development of a new or improved product involves actual experimental consumer testing, much of the initial testing is done on a bench scale in the laboratories. In such situations it is not practical to use actual body fluids. As a result, synthetic materials and substitutes are used. Strange as it may seem, materials used in the past have included mashed potatoes,brownie mix, peanut butte and pumpkin pie filing. In fact the need for such a material is great enough that a synthetic formulation has been commercially produced and sold. SiliClone Studio of Valley Forge, Pa. has marketed a synthetic fecal fluid solid under the trademark FECLONE.

One problem in the use of the previously mentioned materials is their inability to mimic the actual material. Babies, as an example,excrete fecal matter which varies over a wide range of viscosities despite the fact that the water content stays fairly constant. This variance in viscosity/consistency is often due to the babies' diets, health and stage of development. ...

...One major problem with synthetic fecal compounds and their substitutes is the fact that they release their water content or dewater too rapidly. Despite the apparent simplicity of personal care products, their actual structures are very complex. Their ability to absorb and retain body fluids is critically dependent upon the interaction with test fluid and compounds. As a result, the more inaccurate the properties are of the test fluids and compounds, the more inexact will be the testing within the lab. This in turn results in the need for more experimental use testing, higher costs and longer time periods for development. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a synthetic fecal fluid compound. It is another object of the present invention to provide a synthetic fecal fluid compound with a greater ability to retain water and therefore have a slower dewatering rate.

Editor's note: No drawing of the synthetic fecal fluid compound was provided.

FACIAL EXERCISE METHOD

FACIAL EXERCISE METHOD

Carol A. Ewing, Milford Mich.

Filed Apr. 17, 1985

An exercise method is disclosed for improving the tone of the facial muscles and thereby removing or reducing wrinkles in the overlying skin. A facial muscle underlying a region of skin to be tightened is selected for exercise. The primary stiffener is applied to the surface of the skin over the selected muscle and secondary stiffeners are applied to other regions of the skin which would be creased by contraction of the selected muscle. An exercise weight is attached to the primary stiffener at a location over the selected muscle. The selected muscle is contracted and released repeatedly to lift and lower the weight a predetermined number of times.

ARTIFICIAL ANIMAL

ARTIFICIAL ANIMAL

Oscar C. Williams of San Diego, California

Application filed March 6, 1928

My invention relates to artificial animals with movable limbs and members operated by natural animals or insects and the objects of my invention are: First, to provide an animal of this class which in appearance resembles a natural animal and in which the limbs or members are movable substantially as those of the natural animal: second, to provide an animal of this class in which the limbs and members are pivotally, revolubly and reciprocably mounted in the body thereof to obtain a variety of motion of said limbs and members; third, to provide an animal of this class in which the interior of the body portion or the parts containing movable members are made hollow so as to provide ample space for the movement and operation of the natural animals or insects placed within said hollow portion; fourth, to provide an animal of this class in which means re provided to keepthe natural animal or insect in the interior thereof in motion and thus provide continuous movement of the said limbs or members; fifth, to provide an animal of this class with a convenient and novel means of entrance and exit of said natural animals or insects; sixth, to provide an animal of this class which is novelly constructed and seventh, to provide an animal of this class which is very simple and economical of construction, duragble, and which will not readily deteriorate or get out of order.

PERFUME DISPENSER

PERFUME DISPENSER

Milton B. Seligman, Philadelphia, Pa.

Application July 9, 1949

The present invention has to do with a perfume dispenser and is concerned primarily with a dispenser that is made as the replica of a live figure.

At the present time, members of the female sex which comprise the large majority of the users of perfume are desirous of having the perfume available in a dispenser which presents an attractive appearance when exposed to view on a dressing table. Following this trend the present invention has in view as its foremost objective the provision of a perfume dispenser which takes the form of the representation of a live figure.

While it is possible and entirely practical to simulate almost any live figure in producing such a dispenser, the invention has particularly in mind the figure of a woman.

It is of course, necessary to provide a discharge opening together with a removable closure for the opening. Thus another object is to provide, in a perfume dispenser of the type indicated, a live figure having a mouth which is fashioned to constitute the discharge opening.

In providing a closure for the discharge opening, the invention proposes the use of an element which blends in with the figure; thus, with the dispenser taking the form of a woman, the closure for the discharge opening takes the form of a cigarette which is adapted to function as a plug for the discharge opening.

COMBINED CIGAR-LIGHTING LAMP AND ADVERTISER

COMBINED CIGAR-LIGHTING LAMP AND ADVERTISER

William E. Parsons, Jr., of New York, N. Y.

Application filed January 12, 1881

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM E. PARSONS, Jr., of the city, county, and State of New York, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Cigar-Lighting Lamps and Advertisers, of which the following is a specification.

The object of the invention is to provide a cigar-lighting device or lamp which will not onlybe adapted for the purpose of cigar-lighting, but at the same time embody an attractive and effective means of advertising.

ARM SUPPORT

ARM SUPPORT

Raymond C. Fuschetti, Hingham, Mass.

Filed Apr. 6, 1959

The present invention relates in general to arm supports and more particularly concerns a novel article of manufacture for supporting the upper arms in a generally horizontal position. The support is light weight, relatively easy to fabricate, low in cost, and especially useful for relieving arm fatigue of a woman who styles her own hair.

For a number of years, home permanent wave kits have been very popular with many women because attractive hair styling may be obtained at relatively low cost. However, the time required for a woman to complete a home permanent is considerable since each curl must be individually formed by appropriately inserting a curler. As a result, the arms remain extended above the shoulders for long periods of time and become extremely tired. In addition, a large number of time-consuming movements are required to grasp the individual curlers from a dressing table and instert them into the hair.

Accordingly, the present invention contemplates and has as an important object reducing the arm fatigue of a woman styling her own hair.

Another object of the invention is to provide means helpful in reducing the time-motion product in connection with styling one's hair by reducing the extent of arm motion involved in transferring pin curlers from a receptacle to the hair.

It is still another object of the invention to achieve the preceding objects with a low-cost light-weight structure of simple form.

ADJUSTABLE BRASSIERE DRYING HANGER

ADJUSTABLE BRASSIERE DRYING HANGER

Martelle C. Badgley, Los Angeles, Calif.

Application December 8, 1955

This invention relates to drying hangers and more particularly to a hanger for drying brassieres when washed.

The general object of the invention is to provide a brassiere drying hanger constructed and arranged to cause the brassiere to retain its normal shape after it has been dried on said hanger.

A more particular object of the invention is to provide an adjustable brassiere drying hanger, by means of which the bust forms of the hanger may be adjusted laterally toward or away from each other, to fit the breast cups of brassieres spaced at different distances apart.

ISOMETRIC PUSH-UP MACHINE

ISOMETRIC PUSH-UP MACHINE

Gregory F. Ganzer, 1423 Chicago Ave, Bay Shore, N.Y.

Filed Jul. 26, 1989

A wall mounted isometric push-up machine for a user is disclosed. Included is a first member having a first end and a second end, a second member having a second end and a first end that is pivotally connected to the first end of the first member, an applicator being fixedly connected to the second end of the second member, wherein a spring is used for regulating the tension the applicator applies to the back of the user so that the user can choose his own comfortable amount.

TOY OR NOVELTY HAT

TOY OR NOVELTY HAT

Irvin W. Schmahl and Earl H. Schmahl, both of Box 233, Madison Lake, Minn.

Filed July 21, 1959

This invention relates generally to toys and novelties for the use and enjoyment of young people, and the primary object of our invention is to provide a toy or novelty hat which will not only be entertaining to youngsters but which will also be educational at least to some extent.

A further object of the invention is to provide a hat or helmet to be worn on the head of the user and associated with which is a planetary element connected by an extensible, spring retracted tether to the hat but adapted to be driven and motivated into an orbital path by a rolling, rotating movement of the head about the upright axis of the wearer's neck. Thus the hat may simulate a space station from which is launched a satellite to travel in orbit about said station, said satellite being, of course, the planetary element before mentioned and which normally will rest in a centered position atop the hat but which is placed into orbit by movement of the head as also stated. Since said planetary element is normally retracted to its centered position atop the hat by action of the spring biased tether or flexible cord connecting the element to the hat the diameter of the orbit into which the element is flung will be determined by the vigor with which the head is moved to maintain said element in its "flying" condition. This not only places a premium upon the vigor or dexterity of the head movements, as is necessary to maintain the interest of young people in such toys, but the action as a whole will serve to teach the user something of the nature and effects of centrifugal forces, by varying the head movement the satellite bay be caused to travel in other than circular orbits about the hat, teaching the user and his companions the differences between the terms apogee and perigee as just two examples of the technical terminology brought into common usage by the recent advances in space exploration and rocket travels.

JUMPING HOOP TOY

JUMPING HOOP TOY

Killian L. Charbonnet, 1700 Valmont St., New Orleans La.

Filed July 16, 1965

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE

A toy device providing an adjustable belt to encircle the bodyof a user, a self supporting hoop surrounding and spaced from teh belt and connected to the belt by radial elastic members at spaced intervals.

This invention relates to toys and particularly to a toy to be worn on a portion of the body such as the waist or head and which moves vertically and circumferentially about the body portion to which it is attached. The device provides exercise as well as amusement and is designed to provide a large amount of movement of the device with a small movement of the wearer's body.

FLUID-FILLED NECK EXERCISER

FLUID-FILLED NECK EXERCISER

Charles P. Forrest, Sr. Mobile Ala. and John L. Stump, Fairhope, Ala.

Filed Jan. 19, 1990

The fluid filled neck exerciser includes an annulus filled with a fluid such as water and/or air and a head support device. The head support device has attachment members allowing the removable attachment of the annuls, the head support device including adjustment structure allowing adjustment of the size of the head support device for heads of differing sizes. The annulus may be selectively filled with a desired amount of fluid and with the device placed on the head of the user, the head may be rotated to perform exercises such as rehabilitation therapy or muscle development. The fluid filled neck exerciser provides exercise for the entire cervical musculature by movement in predetermined patterns.

Editor's note: While the neck has many patents dedicated to its exercise, this one is notable for its detailed examination of which muscles are exercised and how.

ANIMAL ATTACHMENT PROVIDING ARTIFICIAL HORNS

ANIMAL ATTACHMENT PROVIDING ARTIFICIAL HORNS

Richard E. Ayres, Woodlake, Calif.

Application July 22, 1957

The present invention pertains to attachments for animals and more particularly to the mounting of an artificial attachment outwardly extended from the head of an animal for the purpose of simulating horns.

It is sometimes difficult for rodeo producers to acquire steers with horns for their performances and contests. However, it is essential that steers with horns be provided if roping and throwing are to be practiced. Horns are also required for other events. For example, if the rodeo introduces "wild cow milking" then one cowboy tries to hold the "wild cow" still by its horns while another cowboy attempts the milking.

Raising steers with horns is quite expensive, however, because of the special care which must be given to the training of the horns. Ironically, horned steers soon outlive their usefulness as top rodeo stock. After that they have little market value since ordinarily, their meat is too tough for beef. Thus the rodeo producer generally must buy at a high price and sell at a low price. The difficulty and expense involved in acquiring horned steers has been so great as to reduce the number of rodeos that can be produced.

Wrestling steers by their horns is also somewhat objectionable from humane consideration. The steer is thrown by sharply twisting its neck using the horns somewhat like handlebars. This obviously hurts the steer and causes it to stiffen its legs and pull back or drag making it more difficult to throw.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an attachment for mounting artificial horns on an animal.

ACCESSORY RECEPTACLE

ACCESSORY RECEPTACLE

Thomas F. Humphreys, Inventor

The present invention relates to novelty type receptacles and more particularly to a receptacle adapted for mounting to the temple of a pair of eyeglasses.

A large segment of the population currently wears eyeglasses and many of them allow the lenses of their eyeglasses to become smudged and dirty over prolonged periods of time. Various authoritative sources advise that such dirty lenses cause eyestrain and detract from the beneficial effect obtainable from clean lenses. Further, an individual who allows his glasses to remain dirty while wearing them may encounter an emergency situation where the reduced light reaching his eyes causes deleterious effects that would have otherwise been averted.

During the present time, several manufacturers market lens tissue having special treating materials therein for cleaning eyeglasses, the most popular being a silicon-treated eyeglass tissue marketed under the trademark "Sight Savers" and manufactured by the Dow-Corning Corporation. However, it has been the practice of eyeglass tissue manufacturers to package the tissue in bulky and awkward containers thereby defeating the manufacturer's intention of making the packaged tissue convenient for most eyeglass wearers. Individuals not using such specially treated tissue frequently utilize bathroom tissue which has a tendency to leave a film streak across the lenses. This causes irritating effects to the wearer.

The present invention takes the form of a simple and conveniently mounted receptacle connected to a selected temple of a pair of eyeglasses. The receptacle includes a cylindrical housing having rolled treated tissue contained therein. A slit is formed in the wall of the housing which permits withdrawal of the tissue as desireed. Thus, by utilizing the present invention, the eyeglass wearer has treated tissue available at all times.

COMBINATION LAMP PEDESTAL AND DANCING DOLL

COMBINATION LAMP PEDESTAL AND DANCING DOLL

William R. MacDonald

Filed April 8, 1949

Editor's note: I regret that the first page of descriptive information on this item is missing from the archive so I am unable to provide the usual pedantic and repetitive verbiage the patent office requires. It seems obvious, however, that one of the design features of this hula dancing lamp was an improvement in "really classing up the joint."

WING FOLDING ARRANGEMENT FOR SUBMERSIBLE AIRCRAFT

WING FOLDING ARRANGEMENT FOR SUBMERSIBLE AIRCRAFT

Earl Briggs and Herbert C. Redding, New York, N.Y.

Application December 7, 1944

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a submersible aircraft.

More particularly, the invention proposes a new and improved submersible aircraft which may travel in the air, on the surface of water as well as beneath the water surface.

It is proposed to characterize the new and improved submersible aircraft by the fact that it is provided with wings which are extended for flight in the air and which are folded into the sides of the fuselage-like body of the vessel when traveling on the surface of water, or beneath the water surface.

EYEBROW SHIELD

CHARLES M. BRENNAN, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

EYEBROW SHIELD

Application filed April 22, 1912

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Charles M. Brennan, a resident of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Eyebrow-Shields, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

• The invention relates to eye-brow shields.
• It has been discovered that eye-brows, more particularly the side portions thereof, are worn away by rubbing against the pillows while the person is sleeping, and particularly when patients are confined in bed for an extended period. This wearing away is believed by many to affect the appearance of the person, and the present invention designs to provide a simple device whereby this wearing away may be effectively prevented and whereby also, the eye-brows may be treated with a chemical for the purpose of developing them.
• The invention also designs to provide eye-brow shields which may be conveniently worn while the wearer is asleep and which will effectively prevent eye-brows from being worn away, and whereby a chemical may be applied to the eye-brows, and which are adjustable so as to fit eye-brows of different persons.

MUSICAL GLOVES

MUSICAL GLOVES

James Bryce, Harrison, N.J.

Application July 1, 1955

This invention relates to musical instruments and more particularly to musical gloves.

• A prime object of the present invention is to provide a glove to be worn on the hand having air vibrated reed type musical instruments constituting the finger tips thereof.
• Another object of the invention is to provide a pair of hand gloves having musical instruments constituting the finger tips thereof through which special tonal qualities are obtained by merely blowing the breath through the instruments, said instruments having a range of tones extending through an octave or more without the necessity of using finger holes or keys.
• A further object of the invention is to provide a musical glove that is simple in construction and which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

CYMBAL CAMPAIGN TORCH

GEORGE A. BEIDLER, OF OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA TERRITORY

CYMBAL CAMPAIGN-TORCH.

Application filed March 3, 1899

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, George A. Beidler, a citizen of the United States, residing at Oklahoma city, Oklahoma Territory, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Cymbal Campaign-Torches, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a cymbal campaign-torch; and it has for its purpose to provide a novel arrangement combining a torch-cymbal or similar sounding devices and a support for the same, adapted to be secured to the end of a rod, staff, or the like and which is preferably made in the representation of a human head.

EXERCISING APPARATUS

EXERCISING APPARATUS

John H. Catron, Willow Glen, Calif.

Application March 19, 1935

• It is one object of the invention to provide exercising apparatus for the several muscles of the body, particularly those of the head, neck and back.
• It is also an object of the invention to provide an apparatus of the character indicated that is mountable on the head of the user and rendered operable by movement thereof.
• Another object of the invention is to provide an exerciser of the character indicated so constructed and arranged that no material friction may develop between the head of the user and the apparatus when the same is in use.
• Still another object of the invention is to provide an exerciser of the character indicated wherein the reaction forces developed between the exerciser and the head of the user are applied to the head on a plane normal to the vertical axis of rotation of the head and a substantial distance below the top of the head.
• Finally it is an object of the invention to provide an exerciser of the character indicated that will be economical to manufacture, simple in form and construction, that may be quickly and easily applied to and removed from the head, that consists of few parts, and that is strong, durable, and highly efficient in its practical application.

DEVICE FOR REMOVING HAIRPINS

DEVICE FOR REMOVING HAIRPINS

William H. Moore and Lela B. Fuller, Buffalo N.Y.

Application December 3, 1945

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in appliances for hair dressing establishments and more particularly to a device for removing hairpins from the hair of patrons of such establishments.

• It has for one of its objects to provide a device of this character which is so designed and constructed as to conform in whole or in part to the patron's head and effect the removal of a plurality of hairpins at one time.
• Another object of the invention is to provide a hairpin removing device which is simple, compact and durable in construction, and which affords the operator a material saving in time in removing the hairpins without discomfort or inconvenience to the patron.
• A further object is to provide a magnetic hairpin remover whose parts are self-contained in a head-engaging hood or bonnet adapted to be suspended from a portable stand or the like.

SNORE ALARM

SNORE ALARM

George J. Wilson, 186 Benham Road, Groton, Conn.

Filed Feb. 2 1962

• A main object of the invention is to provide a novel and improved anti-snore device for awakening a sleeper responsive to his snoring, the device being relatively simple in construction, being easy to install, and providing an effective alarm action which will cause a sleeper to awake but which will not disturb other persons in the same area.
• A further object of the invention is to provide an automatic awakening device for jarring or shaking a sleeper when he begins to snore, the device involving relatively inexpensive components, being reliable in operation, and being adjustable so that it will operate automatically in response to a signal of any predetermined level of intensity.
• A still further object of the invention is to provide an improved anti-snore device which operates to awaken a sleeper when he starts to snore, the device being relatively compact in size, being inconspicuous in appearance, and being silent in its operation.

MECHANICAL CUTTING CALF

MECHANICAL CUTTING CALF

Lee R. Harris, 3307 Larry Lane, Austin TX

Filed Sept. 24, 1965

• This invention relates to animal training devices, and most particularly to a mechanical simulated calf for use in training horses which will be ultimately employed in cattle herding operations.
• A main object of the invention is to provide a novel and improved mechanical calf to be employed for training horses in herding operations, namely, in cutting out calves, the mechanical calf being relatively simple in construction, being remotely controlled by a radio link so that it can be caused to perform various maneuvers, and being arranged so that it can be caused to move in various different patterns typical of live calves.

MUSCLE-DEVELOPING FINGER-BAND

MUSCLE-DEVELOPING FINGER-BAND

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 757,041, dated April 12, 1904

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Samuel Hosfeld, a citizen of the United States, residing at Philadelphia, in the county of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Muscle-Developing Finger-Bands; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

• This invention relates to devices for strengthening the muscles of the fingers. The object of the invention is to provide a device of this character in the form of weights which may be applied to the fingers to strengthen them and render them supple, thereby facilitating the use or manipulation of the same in playing stringed or other musical instruments.
• A further object is to provide adjustable rings or bands for holding the weights on the fingers and to provide means whereby weights of different sizes may be applied to the rings or bands.

INSECT EXTERMINATING DEVICE

INSECT EXTERMINATING DEVICE

James R. McCoy, 3102 38th St., Lubbock Tex.

Filed Feb. 20, 1962

• This invention relates to extermination of insects and, more particularly, to a mechanical device to crush red ants.
• Much of the world is plagued with ants. This invention is particularly concerned with that type of and which lives within the ground in a nest having one central outlet. This invention involves a mechanical exterminating device which is placed over the nest and crushes each ant as it emerges from the nest.

WIG THEFT ALARM

WIG THEFT ALARM

Charles K. Cochran, Rte. 1, Box 165, Cornelius Oregon

Filed June 28 1965

• This invention relates to a wig theft alarm.
• In view of the demand now prevalent for ladies' wigs or hair pieces, it is customary for shops to display a plurality of such wigs for selection by the customer. Such wigs customarily are removably fitted on mannequins, and since they are readily removable a great loss is incurred through shoplifting. A primary objective of the present invention therefore is to provide an alarm system associated with a mannequin-mounted wig which is capable of alerting the shop owner when a wig is being wrongfully removed from a mannequin.

NOVELTY AND AMUSEMENT DEVICE (Chattering Teeth)

NOVELTY AND AMUSEMENT DEVICE

Adolph Goldfarb, Chicago Ill.

Application November 24, 1943

• One of the objects of this invention is to provide a novelty and amusement device simulating the opening and closing of the teeth of the mouth in rapid succession and creating the amusing illusion of a person who is jabbering or speaking rapidly.
• Another object of this invention is to provide a pair of members simulating dental plates, which are hinged together and operated by mechanical means to rapidly open and close and to simultaneously rock and creep forward when on a surface, and to provide a teeth clicking sound when thus operated.

MOUTH SAVER

MOUTH SAVER

Ivan Von Sosdy, Canas, Gordas Via Golfito, Costa Rica

Application May 21, 1956

• The principal object of my invention is to provide a device which is capable of being held in the mouth and mouth cavity to be exposed to certain desirable rays, particularly ultra-violet rays which are filtered through a membrane.
• Another object of my invention is to provide a therapeutic device whereby diseases of the mouth, gums, and throat may be treated, with the use of filtered sunlight.
• The device is especially usable in the treatment of bleeding gums, inflammation of the gums, inflammation of the mouth tissues, stomatitis ulcerosa, trench mouth, phlegmonosa, tuberculosis of the tonsil, diphtheria, glossitis acuta diffusa, and ulcer in the mouth, etc.

HEADGEAR FOR POSTURE CORRECTION

HEADGEAR FOR POSTURE CORRECTION

Harold E. Kuss, Lock Haven Pa.

Application April 10, 1943

• The objects of the present invention are to provide an improved apparatus for posture correction, as well as a game or pastime; to embody in it a combination of parts making different degrees of difficulty so as to afford various degrees of achievement as an incentive to progress.
• The apparatus consists of a set of nesting head coverings adapted to be strapped on the wearer's head and having sockets of various sizes in which balls or other fairly heavy objects may be carried or balanced with varying degrees of difficulty.

True Secret Origin of the Exotic Patents Archive

Here is the True Secret Origin Story of the Exotic Patents Archive, in the words of the person who rescued it from potential oblivion, Donna Kossy:

I do not know much about Edward D. O'Brian (Attorney at Law in Patent, trademark & Related matters, deceased), but I do know that like me, he was a connoisseur of weirdness.

I'd been first in line at his estate sale, intent on scooping up a trove of free energy, borderland science, occult and psychic healing books for my online bookselling business. When I got home, a document fell out of a book entitled, "Exotic Patents." It was a letter, dated 1991, from the newly retired Edward D. O'Brian to the publisher of the book. In the letter, Mr. O'Brian explained that From Jan. 1, 1955 to the late 1980s, he had accumulated a series of patent collections and that he had given the collections the following titles:

1. Historical

2. Hysterical

3. Mechanical Perpetual Motion

4. Magnetic Perpetual Motion Type Motors

5. Unapproved Medical

6. Psychographs

7. Miscellaneous Borderline Subject Matter

He wondered whether the publisher was interested in the book he was in the process of writing. (From all indications, this book was never completed.)

At the sale, I had viewed a shelf full of notebooks about which I was told erroneous information, and in my purchasing frenzy was unable to discern their import. But upon reading the letter, I knew I had to return to the sale the next day (when everything would be half-off) and get my hands on the notebooks, which I now realized were part of the patent collection. I couldn't help myself. Hence, I am now in possession of a large plastic tub crammed full of unusual patents photocopies, a partial manuscript, and miscellaneous patent-related papers and articles.

She began the work of presenting this archive in her blog, Hysterical Patents. This great work has now been passed on to me, and I hope to do honor to the memory of Edward D. O'Brian.