A mounting hub for magnetic tape reels is disclosed which enables semiautomatic mounting of reels onto tape transports. A set of evenly spaced clamps and a set of collets are provided to securely clamp reels against a hub flange and center the reels relative to the hub axis. A spring driven cam, generally conical in shape, first drives the clamps into a fixed reel clamping position and then, after further cam advance, biases the collets outwardly, thereby providing a reel centering force and add...

A dual drink holder for an automobile. The holder adapted for receipt on top of a center console. The console disposed between a driver and passenger seat. The holder is used for holding liquids such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and other articles carried in an automobile.

A boat lift with self aligning attachment. The lift used for raising and lowering a boat in a boat slip. The slip disposed between spaced apart parallel dock sides. The lift adjustable for various widths of boat slips along with adjustment for the vertical height of the boat dock.

A method and apparatus for assembling and disassembling a disposable external catheter used for tapping urinary discharge wherein the catheter includes a hollow cylindrical connector having an annular flange positioned at the lower portion thereof, a prophylactic, and a drain hose.

A magnetic ball retaining apparatus used as a pressure roller in a media transport. The apparatus includes a steel ball roller, captured magnetically inside a ring magnet. The apparatus can be used in any position. The magnetic field opposes the displacement of the ball and the ball provides the necessary force on the moving media.

A disposable toothbrush for travelers, guests of business establishments, and others who need an inexpensive throwaway toothbrush. The toothbrush includes a handle which is folded in the shape of a small angular hollow book. A neck is integrally attached to the handle and folded thereon. A head with bristles is integrally attached to the top of the neck. When the head with bristles and neck are folded inside the hollow handle a compact inexpensive toothbrush is provided.

A television top protector secured to and substantially covering a horizontal top of a television cabinet. The protector is constructed so that food, drink, cigarettes, and sundries placed on the protector will slide off of the front or sides of the protector, thereby protecting the top surface of the cabinet and preventing damage to electrical circuitry located at the rear of the cabinet.

A combination tire cover and article carrier wherein the combination includes a tire cover for receipt over a vehicle spare tire, wheel and the like and a carrier attached to the front of the tire cover for holding various types of articles. The article carrier is used for transporting and storing various items therein. The tire cover is contoured to fit over a top portion of the spare tire. An upper strap is attached to the upper front of the carrier and is looped over the top of an item stored...

An apparatus for removing and installing a light bulb in a light fixture. The apparatus is adapted for receipt around different size light bulbs and removing and installing the light bulb without having to handle the light bulb by hand.

A roof insulation structure and method of making the structure for greatly improving the insulation quality of a metal building roof. The structure includes a self-supporting medium density thermal insulation blanket having elongated slits and notches in the top thereof so that the blanket can be folded into a "U" shaped configuration. The "U" shaped blanket is received on the top and the sides of a pair of adjacent and parallel roof purlins and spans the width therebetween. The "U" shaped confi...