Abstract: The present invention is a bale flipping device, comprising a first vertical bar, a second vertical bar, a third vertical bar, a fourth vertical bar, a first pivot arm, a second pivot arm, and a third pivot arm, wherein the first pivot arm connects the first vertical bar to the third vertical bar, wherein the second pivot arm connects the second vertical bar to the fourth vertical bar, and wherein the third pivot arm is parallel to the second pivot arm and also connects the second vertical bar to the fourth vertical bar. The pivot arms are pivotally connected to the vertical bars so that the entire device can be folded up when not in use. The device is designed to be installed on the side of a New Holland small bale stacker.

Abstract: An ankle-foot orthotic device comprising a main hinge assembly; ankle hinge assembly; two ankle pivot points; foot plate; lower leg housing member; upper leg housing member; and cable; wherein the main hinge assembly comprises a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and a locking lever; wherein the first elongated member comprises a gear and a unidirectional bearing; wherein a spring maintains the locking lever in an engaged position in which the teeth of the locking lever engage with the teeth on the gear, thereby maintaining the gear in a stationary position; wherein when the cable is pulled taught, the spring of the locking lever is compressed, and the locking lever is disengaged from the gear; wherein the ankle hinge assembly is situated above the heel portion of the foot plate; and wherein the cable connects the ankle hinge assembly to the locking lever.

Abstract: A propane bottle recycler comprising a bottle station, first and second propane collection tank, compressor, liquid propane storage tank, bottle crusher, and crushed bottle storage compartment. The bottle station comprises a bottle manifold and bottle station frame, and the bottle manifold is pivotally connected to the bottle station frame. Propane bottles are placed in receiving cavities in the bottle manifold and held in place with cam levers, and the bottle manifold is raised to a vertical position. The propane drains out of the propane bottles, through propane hoses into a propane manifold, into the first and second collection tanks, and to a compressor, which repressurizes the propane. The propane is then stored in a liquid propane storage tank. The used propane bottles are crushed by the bottle crusher and stored in the crushed bottle storage compartment.

Abstract: All-purpose hanger comprising a hanging block and two S hooks; the hanging block comprises a front surface, two side surfaces, a rear surface, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a clamping port; the clamping port is at a forty-five-degree angle relative to the front and rear surfaces; the hanging block further comprises a plurality of S hook insertion holes and a threaded bolt that extends through the top surface and into the clamping port; one S hook insertion hole is located on the front surface and is at a forty-five-degree angle relative to the front surface; another S hook insertion hole is located on the rear surface and is at a forty-five-degree angle relative to the rear surface; two S hook insertion holes are located on each of the side surfaces; and the S hook insertion holes located on the front and rear surfaces exit from the bottom surface.

Abstract: A dry material surface applicator comprising: a plurality of receptacles for attaching hoses from an air seeder cart; a plurality of towers mounted on a boom; a plurality of smaller distribution tubes emanating from each tower; a plurality of deflector shields mounted to the rear side of the boom; two boom wheels at either end of the boom; a center section comprising a single axle, two center wheels, an inside support bar, and two outside support bars; two swing arms, each of which is pivotally connected to one of the outside support bars of the center section proximate the center wheels; two main arms, each of which is releasably attached to a swing arm on one end and a bracket mounted to the boom on the other end; and a latching mechanism that locks the swing arm in place when the applicator is in a field or highway position.

Abstract: A scraper for a single-disc opener air seeder, comprising a mounting bracket, scraper attachment member, scraper plate, scraper edge containment member, scraper edge, bolt, spring, and nut, wherein the scraper attachment member is attached to the mounting bracket by the bolt, wherein the mounting bracket comprises a main surface, wherein the bolt comprises a top end, wherein the nut is screwed onto the top end of the bolt, wherein the spring lies between the main surface of the mounting bracket and the nut on the top end of the bolt, wherein the scraper attachment member is connected to the scraper plate, wherein the scraper plate is connected to the scraper edge containment member, and wherein the scraper edge containment member is connected to the scraper edge. Two different embodiments of the mounting bracket for installation on the seed/fertilizer boot and depth wheel sides of the opener disc.

Abstract: The present invention involves the discovery of a novel endophytic fungus, Muscodor albus, which produces volatile antibiotics that are effective in the treatment of human and animal waste products. Through experimentation, this invention confirms that Muscodor albus can be used in disposable bags in connection with portable toilets to solve the problem of degradation of waste products in situations where humans are removed from sanitary facilities. This invention includes the discovery of non-volatile inhibitors that are also produced by Muscador albus and that are similarly effective in treating human and animal wastes. This invention covers a unique and novel method for preparing Muscador albus for commercial use in the treatment of human and animal wastes. This method entails infesting a seed grain with Muscador albus and then storing it under conditions that will allow the fungus to remain viable.

Abstract: A device for resolving interpersonal relationship issues comprising: (a) a plurality of text sheets comprised of flexible, transparent material; (b) a rigid front cover; and (c) a rigid back cover; wherein each text sheet comprises an opaque band bearing text on either side of the opaque band, such that different text is presented on each side of the text sheet; wherein both the front and back covers comprise one or more text windows through which the text on the opaque band of the text sheets can be viewed. The text that is presented on one side of each disc relates to one or more interpersonal problem(s) and the text that is presented on the other side of each disc relates to possible solutions to the problem(s). In a preferred embodiment, the text sheets are comprised of MYLAR® polyester film.

Abstract: A fence post anchor comprising a lower portion, first and second supporting arms, and first and second main arms, made out of a single piece of material. The supporting arms wrap around the front face of a metal fence post and ensure that the anchor will bend above the supporting arms rather than at the base. The supporting arms can lie side by side in the same vertical plane or overlap and lock together with tabs and cut-outs or form a notch. The main arms can be flat or rounded at their top edge and can include folded flanges that tuck behind the front face of the fence post. The first and second main arms spread outward and provide resistance if the fence post is subject to upward pressure. A fence post anchor comprising first and second front arms and first and second rear supporting members with outwardly extending flanges.

Abstract: A shoulder brace comprising an anterior shoulder support member, a posterior support member, a strap attachment member, three primary straps, three secondary straps, and a pneumatic pad. The posterior support member comprises a back support member and a scapular support member. The back support member preferably comprises a lateral extension, an upper extension and a lower extension. The primary straps are preferably elastic and are used to don the brace. The secondary straps are preferably flexible but not elastic and are used to adjust the position of the anterior shoulder support member over the humeral head of the wearer.

Abstract: A linear variable differential transformer comprising a coil form; a first primary coil; an optional second primary coil; a first secondary coil; and a second secondary coil; wherein the windings of the secondary coils create complimentary and preferably uniform steps. Each step is preferably wound in at least two layers. In the embodiment comprising two primary coils, the inductive couplings between the primary and secondary coils cause null position to be physically centered within the transformer.

Abstract: A garment comprising different portions having different performance characteristics. A preferred embodiment is a fishing shirt comprising: a body portion, said body portion being fabricated from a breathable, knitted fabric having a wicking finish; a collar portion and a yoke portion, said collar portion and said yoke portion being fabricated from a four-way stretch fabric having a wicking finish; a pair of lower sleeve portions, each of said lower sleeve portions being fabricated from a non-wicking, hydrophobic fabric; and a pair of underarm portions, each of said underarm portions being fabricated from a knit, anti-microbial fabric.

Abstract: A programmable timer circuit that can be connected directly to the fan switch of any thermostat with a forced air heating and/or cooling system that includes a blower fan for circulating air throughout the home. A programmable timer circuit that can be connected directly to any thermostat used in a hot-water heated home with a boiler and pump for circulating hot water through the heating system. The timer can be installed with no modifications to the existing wiring and has interchangeable leads to make installation quick and easy. The present invention increases the efficiency of the heating/cooling system, and in homes with auxiliary heat sources, circulates the warm air throughout the home to increase comfort levels. The present invention is programmable with a single button. A method of circulating hot air and/or hot water throughout a home using the timer device of the present invention.

Abstract: A production packer comprising a packer body, a flat plate, a sealing element, production tubing, water overflow tubing, gas vent tubing, pump cable pack-off tubing, and an optional pressure transducer port. The flat plate is welded onto the top of the packer body. The sealing element is bonded to the outside of the packer body. In the preferred embodiment, the packer body is a steel pipe, and the flat plate is made of steel. The packer is placed inside a production casing, and the diameter of the sealing element is greater than the diameter of the production casing. The sealing element is made out of a material that is durable enough to withstand the pressures associated with a production packer, flexible enough to fit inside the production casing, and elastic enough to create a seal between the packer body and the production casing.

Abstract: A full support mainshaft and fifth gear design that solves the problem of fifth gear failure on NV4500 transmissions. The first embodiment comprises a sleeve that is installed over the smooth support surface of a factory mainshaft. The second embodiment is a mainshaft comprising a support shoulder, splined area, and threaded area. The sleeve of the first embodiment and support shoulder of the second embodiment are slightly greater in diameter than the splined area on the mainshaft. The inside of the gear of the present invention has both a smooth bore area and a splined area. The gear is press fit onto the mainshaft, and in the first embodiment, a spring washer, flat nut and clamp-style nut are installed on the mainshaft after the gear. In the second embodiment, a spring washer, first flat nut, tanged washer, second flat nut and lipped nut are used.