Abstract: A support member for roof scaffolding having a base plate that is designed to be secured to a roof deck. The base plate is operably connected to a hinged plate that carries on it a sleeve that is used to engage scaffolding. Because of the way the hinged plate is mounted onto the base plate, a wedged end plate is formed to allow the base plate to easily slip underneath a shingle on a roof. Furthermore, because of the hinged plate the scaffolding is able to be maintained at a right angle to the ground.

Abstract: A ground engaging agricultural toolbar for accommodating uneven terrain. The toolbar is provided with a plurality of long arms with multiple articulations, actuated and controlled by hydraulic cylinders. The hydraulic cylinders may be actuated to fold the toolbar for transport and to prevent the toolbar from becoming damaged as it moves across uneven terrain. The toolbar may also be actuated to anticipated variations in the terrain, to further prevent potential damage to the machine.

Abstract: A crossbow having an improved firing assembly. The improved assembly attaches to a bowstring at a single point and draws the string back to have the string retained between a first string retainer and a second string retainer. By allowing the string to be drawn utilizing a single contact point on the bowstring as opposed to the prior art methods of dual engagement points with the bowstring, the cost, maintenance and undesired variance in string retention associated with the prior art are substantially eliminated.

Abstract: An improved action for a muzzleloading firearm which allows loading an ignition system from above, and completely releasing the action from below. The system covers the ignition system during firing to shield the user and the line of sight. The action may be removed in the field for inspection, cleaning or repair, without the need for tools.

Abstract: An application system for applying nitrogen to the soil. The system is a tool bar provided with a plurality of long arms, coupled to disks. Coupled behind the disks is a nitrogen dispensing system, coupled to a large fluid tank on a vehicle. By utilizing a high clearance vehicle, the system is utilized to apply nitrogen supplements to the soil throughout the growing season.

Abstract: An improved window sash assembly which includes a sash held together by corner locks. The corner locks are all of similar construction, but may accommodate either tilt latch mechanisms or pivot terminal mechanisms. By utilizing a single corner bracket for both types of sash connectors, costs can be reduced and efficiencies increased. Additionally, the improved system imparts structural and sealing characteristics to the sash.

Abstract: An agricultural implement connection assembly. The assembly has a plurality of hooked tongues secured to a four bar parallel linkage associated with an agricultural implement. The tongues are designed to fit into mating engagement with a similar plurality of grooves defined by a frame coupled to an agricultural vehicle. Hydraulic lines from the agricultural vehicle are coupled to the agricultural implement to lift the agricultural implement into mating engagement with the grooves and then lowered until the hooks engage cleats provided at the tops of the grooves. A locking pin assembly is provided through the groove frames and tongues to secure the tongues within the grooves. The locking mechanism has a spring actuated bias system which maintains the locking pins out of engagement with the tongues for attachment and detachment, and also biases the locking pins into engagement with the tongue during transport, storage and use of the agricultural implement.

Abstract: An erosion control transition mat for reducing scour and destructive erosion at the transition between hard armor and soft armor erosion control surfaces. The erosion control transition mat is provided with a riser and a plurality of voids which collect to slow and divert effluent from the hard armor to reduce scour and impact on the soft armor. The erosion control transition mat is lightweight and of a low-cost manufacture, and may be installed without the need for large equipment.

Abstract: A child carrier transport system. The system has a belt releasably secured around a child carrier, and a belt releasably secured around the waist of a user. The belts are coupled to one another and coupled around the base of the handles provided on the child carrier. A pad is secured to the belts to buttress the transmission of potential injurious force between the child carrier and the user. The resulting system is low cost, strong, lightweight, and does not prohibitively restrict movement of the user.

Abstract: A firearm having an improved action for a muzzleloading firearm which allows the toolless field removal of the firing system for inspection, cleaning and repair. The system provides for quick release, removal and reinsertion of the firing system while maintaining safe and secure operation of the firearm during firing.

Abstract: An opener is provided for removing a lid from a paint can or any other similar type container. The opener has a plurality of tapered bits coupled to a first means for moving the bits toward the lid. The opener is also provided with a second means for moving the bits relative to the container to lift the lid from the container.

Abstract: A motor for converting fluid pressure to rotational motivation, and pump for moving fluid, is provided. The motor/pump includes a drum provided within a cylindrical cavity defined by a housing. Vane assemblies are provided which extend through the inner drum, and are actuated to extend and retract through their operable coupling to a cam provided within the inner drum. As the inner drum rotates, the vanes extend and retract, alternately increasing and decreasing their drag coefficient, causing pressurized fluid admitted into the interior to drive the vanes and inner drum in a single direction. Alternatively, a power source may be coupled to the motor to drive the motor, thereby causing it to act as a pump for moving fluid from one location to another.

Abstract: An illumination system for a hat is provided. The system includes a light pivotally connected to an attachment mechanism constructed of hook and latch material. The hook and latch material is provided around an adjustment band of a typical “baseball cap.” Batteries and a touch sensitive switch are coupled to the light with the touch sensitive switch facing inward. The cap is usable in its standard orientation during the day to shield the suns rays from the user's eyes. At night, or indoors, the cap may be reversed. Whereas in the standard orientation the touch sensitive switch is blocked from contact with the skin by the user's hair, in the reversed orientation the touch sensitive switch contacts the user's forehead, thereby actuating the light automatically for use.

Abstract: A combustion heater comprising an induction chamber provided with an inlet, a combustion chamber in fluid communication with the inlet of the induction chamber, means for moving an oxydizer from the inlet of the induction chamber to the combustion chamber, a fuel reservoir, a frame defining a fuel passageway, means for moving a fuel from the fuel reservoir through the fuel passageway to the combustion chamber, means in fluid communication with the fuel passageway for shearing a fuel prior to combustion, means in fluid communication with the fuel passageway for heating the fuel prior to combustion, and means for combusting a fuel oxydizer mixture within the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A pump for moving a solid containing fluid. The pump is provided with a plurality of vanes passing by an anvil. The vanes act as blades, chopping the solid waste into smaller portions as the vane passes by the anvil. The pump may be provided with a plurality of anvils or a serrated edge to divide the solid waste as finely as desired.

Abstract: A lightweight, collapsible container is provided for storing and transporting flowable materials on an irregularly shaped rectangular pallet. The container is provided with interlocking panels across the bottom, which are maintained in position by hydrostatic pressure generated by flowable material positioned within a flexible bag provided within the container. The top of the container is allowed to orient into its hydrostatically biased equilateral orientation, and provided with an equilateral octangular lid. This construction maintains the container bottom width substantially less than it length, with a minimum of support structures and materials.

Abstract: A fluid pressure regulator assembly is provided for generating power from a pressurized fluid. A vane motor is coupled between a high-pressure fluid source and a regulator, to extract power from the pressurized fluid and reduce the burden on the fluid regulator. The assembly may be used in association with many devices, including gas grills and self-contained underwater breathing apparatuses. A plurality of vane motors may be provided and generators may be coupled thereto for producing electricity from the pressurized fluid.