Abstract: The present invention provides a marine warning light system for a motorboat having an outboard marine engine. The system includes securing a warning light facing aft on the outboard motor. A switch is adapted to the throttle control assembly located on the outboard motor that controls the speed of the operation of the throttle and the speed of the motorboat. As the throttle control assembly is operated, a position sensing device, such as a lever, provides feedback from the throttle control assembly to the switch and causes the switch to activate and close a circuit from a power source to energize the warning light upon the throttle control assembly moving to slow or stop the motorboat. The position sensing device may consist of a lever that lifts when it contacts a trunnion on the throttle control assembly when in the forward accelerated operating position. The switch is activated to warn boats in the vicinity behind the motorboat when slowing or stopped.

Abstract: An safety control system especially useful for controlling the irrigation of crops. The system includes a transmitter having an extended range over two miles. A repeat cycle timer provides a repetitive time delayed input signal to the transmitter which transmits a signal while an irrigation system is operational. A receiver for receives the signal from the transmitter, and a time delay relay latches upon receipt of the signal by the receiver to close a circuit and provide power to a pump unit for a fixed amount of time. If the time delay relay times out without receiving a signal from the transmitter, the irrigation pump unit is shut off.

Abstract: An artificial pine needle used as a synthetic ground cover comprised of an extruded monofilament strand having a substantially C-shaped cross section. The artificial pine needle consists of a blend of polyolefin resin material, such as biodegradable recycled polypropylene, and additive for imparting proper color, luster, and effective resistance to ultraviolet radiation. Additional concentrates may be added for imparting scents such as pine or citronella, and coatings on the inward surface of the artificial needle may be applied to provide a means for delivering fertilizers or pesticides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process of cooking foods using a hydro-fuel to produce super heated in-situ steam. The hydro-fuel is propelled at a regulated flow rate into a pre-heating tube situated near a burner that is used in cooking, but also heats the tube. The pre-heating hydro-fuel is mixed with air in a mixing chamber to form a fuel-air mixture that is then transported to a burner tip on the burner. The fuel-air mixture is ignited at said burner tip to cause combustion producing the release of hot gases and in-situ steam that rise to cook food supported above said burner.

Abstract: A sight apparatus comprising a mount, and a sight mechanism, which may be removable. The sight mechanism including a proximal end and a distal end bounding a central portion, which may be enlarged. The sight mechanism set in a position within the mount via contact with the central portion. The sight mechanism including a circular aperture passing through the proximal end, the central portion, and the distal end of the sight mechanism. An interchangeable proximal circular member may be attached to the proximal end of the sight mechanism, and an interchangeable distal circular member may be attached to the distal end of the sight mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention, also known as the equalizer, is a novelty device offering a challenging and entertaining environment when played. This particular novelty toy is designed and configured for use by a singular person. This novelty device comprises a substrate having a first end, a second end, an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface is flat and the upper surface includes a plateau area. From the plateau area the upper surfaces incline downward to the first end. The first end constitutes the holding area when utilizing the present invention. The object of the novelty device of the present invention is to balance an object, such as a belt, large paper clip, substantially flat pencils, or bookmarkers one the plateau area while holding the first end and maintaining the lower surface to be parallel to the ground.

Abstract: A fishing accessory providing a combination fish club for dispatching a fish, gaffing a fish, or extracting a hook from a fish. The club includes an elongate rod having sufficient length and weight for striking and dispatching a fish. A handle is located on one end of the elongate rod for gripping the club, and an angular tip is located on the opposite end of the rod to provide a useful tool in extracting a hook or gaffing a fish. A receiving slot is formed in the angular tip with an open end for receiving a fishing line or fish hook. A pair of diametrically opposed grasping members are formed in the angularly tapered walls of the angular tip with projecting edge oriented toward the handle such that the grasping members may be used for extracting a fish hook from the throat of a fish or gaffing a fish.

Abstract: The present invention is a nut cracker apparatus that will successfully and efficiently crack nuts and separate the meat from the shell. To enable successful cracking the present invention comprises a housing having an inlet and outlet. Interiorly located in the housing is a rotatable horizontally disposed drum. A shaft having a plurality of paddles extends centrally through the drum. Secured to the wall of the drum is a plurality of removable screens. Nuts are fed to the inlet into the rotatable drum. During rotation, the paddles impart a force on the nuts causing them to crack and having the shells dislodge from the meat. The screens enable the appropriately sized meat to fall therethrough.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing at least one surface layer from a floor. The apparatus includes a body frame mountable by a machine operator. A blade tool assembly having a scraping blade is secured to the front of the main body frame and can be used for removing floor covering. The blade tool may be replaced by a detachable transport wheel for moving the machine when not in use for removing floor covering. A pair of independent suspensions is attached to the rear end of the frame, and independent drive motors and wheels for moving the frame and blade tool with respect to the floor surface attach to each suspension. The independent suspensions include a pivot shaft attached to the frame with a suspension bar that supports the drive motor attached to each pivot shaft. Shock absorbers are attached to the suspension bar and to the rear end of the frame such that the rear of the apparatus adjusts when the apparatus encounters debris or irregular floor surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention contributes a novel device and method of controlling fire growth by diverting the heat release site from the flame zone to an easily extinguishable catalytic surface. The invention introduces a screen or mesh having a catalytic coating into a flame and causes severe flame instability. The catalytic surface of the screen has a significantly lower activation energy than the flame zone. Therefore, upon insertion of the catalytic screen into the flame plume, the heat release site transitions from the flame zone to the catalytic screen, and the glowing surface of the screen replaces the violent fire plume above a burning object. Because the glowing surface is less violent and combustion occurs at a much lower temperature, the fire is prevented from propagating to nearby structures. Further, without the strong buoyancy forces of hot gases rising upward and flame being augmented by crosswinds, the glowing surface of the catalytic screen is readily extinguished.

Abstract: An electric fence line including a flat tape of plastic monofilament yarns and electrically conductive warp strands is disclosed having a diagonally crossing electrically conductive bonding wire. The electric fence line is constructed by weaving the supporting monofilament yarns in a parallel manner with the conductive warp strands and weaving therein a conductive bonding strand in a repeating pattern diagonally crossing the warp strands. The bonding strand is woven diagonally by repeatedly inserting the bonding strand at specific points through the warp yarns and a comb while moving the bonding strand laterally using a cam or linear actuator device when the bonding strand is held by a needle above the comb, warp yarns, and conductive warp strands. Electrically conductive 8 mil wire constructed of stainless steel is preferably used for the conductive warp strands and the bonding strand.

Abstract: A method of making a nut harvester in which a plurality of wires are formed into a generally oval and cylindrically shaped chamber having flattened end portions. The shape of the chamber is created by forming the ends of wires into a circular configuration, then clamping the ends of the wires between inner and outer sleeves, pressing the wires and creating a deformation near the ends, then inserting a threaded bolt through the inner sleeve and placing a nut on the end of the bolt within said chamber. Tightening the nut on the bolt deforms the wires further to create substantially flat end portions of the chamber and further bowing the central portion of the wires to enlarge the chamber. The chamber is attached to a handle by a bail to provide a nut harvester having a rolling basket chamber that receives the nuts.

Abstract: A railroad car transport system for transporting a railway car on a roadway in which a carriage assembly receives the rear end of a railway car and supports the rear end of the railway car during transport. A gooseneck receives the front end of the railway car and supports the front end of the railway car during transport. The carriage assembly and gooseneck together support the railway car and form a unitary body resembling a trailer that may be towed by a semi-tractor on a roadway.

Abstract: A collapsible and telescoping finishing net assembly having a tubular handle member with a net support frame slidably received within the handle from an internal retracted position to an external deployed position. The net support has a first arm member and a second arm member that are substantially flat and rectangular shaped and include stiffening members providing progressively increased stiffness nearer the upper and lower ends of the arm members. A plug is situated within the handle and slides lengthwise within the handle. The arm members are pivotally connected together at their upper distal ends and are pivotally connected at their lower proximal ends to the plug. A locking mechanism biased tension members hold the arm members in rigid alignment at their upper ends when the net support is in the external deployed position. A net is attached to the net support by looping the net about eyelets that are molded into the arm members. When the assembly is deployed, the net can be used to capture fish.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing at least one surface layer from a floor comprises a main body frame and a rear frame section supported by rear wheels that are driven by an integrated hydraulic system including two fluid pumps. A blade tool assembly having a scraping blade is secured to the front of the main body frame and can be used for removing the floor covering. The rear frame section is attached to the main body frame by an axle assembly. The rear frame section may pivot about the longitudinal axis of the apparatus causing the wheels to adjust to debris buildup and imperfections in the floor surface such that the blade remain in constant contact with the floor covering. Further, the apparatus includes a tongue jack assembly removably attached to the front of the main body frame, and supplemental weight supporting holder are provided on each side of the main body frame for holding variable amounts of weights.

Abstract: An embodiment of a electric power outage notification device is disclosed that combines several components including voltage transformation, a comparator circuit, a microprocessor and a data/fax modem chip. The invention further incorporates support components that aid in its overall functionality including a read-only memory, random access memory and a real-time clock. The unit is fully programmable using these components and can be programmed by software means to send an outage report to a selected remote computer modem, facsimile machine or alphanumeric pager. This outage report is sent to a programmed phone number after a power outage of a predetermined duration of time. The unit also reverses its role by providing notification of restored power.

Abstract: A wood splitter having an elongated beam including a center rail, a horizontally disposed top surface and a horizontally disposed bottom surface defining a pair of channels. A first push member is attached at an end of the beam. An elongated frame is position above the bottom surface of the beam and is movable along the longitudinal axis of the beam. Hydraulic cylinders within each of the channels operate to push a second push member attached at an end of the frame away from the first push member to cause a splitting wedge to engage a log supported by the top surface.