Abstract: A method of customizing a saddle to fit the back of a particular horse by using shims of various shapes and sizes between the underside of the saddle and pad. These shims are attached to the underside of the saddle and to the pad by a hook and loop fastening system. Different types molding or rebounding pads may be used. The rebounding pads are useful to allow the interchange of saddles between different horses while achieving a perfect fit on each horse.

Abstract: The light-emitting module according to the present invention comprises a heat dissipation element, a substrate for example a metal core printed circuit board (MCPCB), or FR4 board which is coupled to one or more light-emitting elements and provides a means for operative connection of the light-emitting elements to a source of power. The substrate is positioned such that it is thermally coupled to the heat dissipation element. The light-emitting module further comprises a housing element which matingly connects with the heat dissipation element, wherein the housing element may further comprise an optical element integrated therein for manipulation of the light generated by the one or more light-emitting elements.

Abstract: A folding and gluing machine is provided for converting a corrugated blank into a panel having at least two parallel struts formed from the blank. The machine forms the struts by having compression chains on each side that exert pressure on the sides of the blank so that struts are formed along weaken lines that have been formed in the blank by a slitter. The struts are formed along an L shaped anvil which has creasing rollers to start the formation of the struts. Each strut is composed of two legs which are glued together. The slitter may be incorporated as a part of the folding and gluing machine.

Abstract: A timing delay generator for supplying a signal delayed by a predetermined period comprises a vernier that provides variable delays for a main signal, the delays being sensitive to temperature variation, a sensor for sensing the vernier's temperature and a feedback loop to maintain the temperature of the silicon die at a constant level and thus, to provide the high long-term accuracy of the timing delay generator.

Abstract: A kit for creating an illusion that suggests a Santa Claus visit in a premises is disclosed. The kit includes items revealed to a child audience. These items include a displayer at which small items can be placed, and amusement items for use by at least a member of the child audience in carrying out steps that the child audience is invited to believe will assist Santa Claus in making the visit. The kit also includes items at least temporarily concealed from the child audience. The concealed items include means for making boot print resembling marks to mark an illusionary trail of Santa Claus in the premises.

Abstract: The security seal for cargo containers and freight trailers which has a gas cartridge which supplies gas through a two position valve when it is opened and onto a two way valve which in the activated position supplies gas under pressure to a pressure hose looped around the locking bar or bars of a container or trailer. This gas pressure hose holds the two way valve in the activated position so that gas is supplied to the pressure hose. If the pressure hose is broken or disconnected, pressure means move the two way valve to the security breached position allowing gas to go into an ink reservoir which releases the ink onto the container leaving a permanent identified mark. The two position valve can be deactivated by means to move the valve. This valve can be moved into the deactivated position by a magnet. This security seal can also be deactivated by supplying gas under pressure from an external source to hold the two way valve in the activated position which will allow the pressure hose to be disconnected.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, apparatus and methods for (1) detecting codes assigned to utility meters that have frequently changing codes and (2) translating codes between the central data acquisition system that contains a fixed identification code for each utility meter and utility meters that have frequently changing identification codes.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic system for operating a cooling fan and providing hydraulic fluid to a power steering system of the vehicle includes a hydraulic pump unit including first and second fixed displacement pumps and a common drive shaft for these pumps. A hydraulic fluid reservoir is connected to the inlet of each of the pumps. A priority valve is operatively connected to the outlet of the first pump and has an outlet connectible to the power steering system. This valve also has a second outlet connectible to a hydraulic motor for the cooling fan. This valve is arranged to provide a constant flow of hydraulic fluid to the power steering system. A hydraulic line connects an outlet of the second pump to the hydraulic motor. Hydraulic fluid flow through this line is combined with hydraulic fluid flow from the first pump to drive the motor.

Abstract: A cap for the top end of a fence post with four sides is provided. The cap has two parts, a base which is designed to fit over the end of the post and which has a locking section on each side consisting of a ramp above the top of the side which slopes downwardly to a locking ledge. The base is attached to the top of the post by nails or screws that extend through a hole either in the sidewall of the base or in tabs that project into the aperture in the center of the base. The top member has a locking bar on the inside of each side that snaps over the locking ledge on the base after sliding down the locking ramp. The top member and base are preferable formed from plastic to have sufficient flexibility to allow the locks to lock, but sufficient rigidity to hold them in the locked position.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein relate to digital data communication systems, and more particularly, the systems and methods relate to systems and methods for facilitating digital communication between a modem equipped meter and a central data acquisition system. In one example, the system has the central data acquisition system, a first telemetry device that utilizes a modem for data communication, and a second telemetry device with a processor for communicating with the first telemetry device, and a digital cellular radio for communicating with the processor. The processor relays digital meter data from the first telemetry device to the digital cellular radio and the digital cellular radio transmits the digital meter data to the central data acquisition system. This system allows the utility company to transmit the reading of utility consumption by a consumer without the use of telephone lines.

Abstract: A novel technology for sensing mechanical quantities such as force, stress, strain, pressure and acceleration has been invented. This technology is based on a change in the electrochemically generated voltage (electromotive force) with application of force, stress, strain, pressure or acceleration. The change in the voltage is due to a change in the internal resistance of the electrochemical cell with a change in the relative position or orientation of the electrodes (anode and cathode) in the cell. The signal to be detected (e.g. force, stress, strain, pressure or acceleration) is applied to one of the electrodes to cause a change in the relative position or orientation between the electrodes. Various materials, solid, semisolid, gel, paste or liquid can be utilized as the electrolyte. The electrolyte must be an ion conductor. The examples of solid electrolytes include specific polymer conductors, polymer composites, ion conducting glasses and ceramics.

Abstract: The present invention is a protection device for use with elevator door jamb panels and entryway doors and jambs to protect the surfaces of these panels and doors from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The device protects the surfaces from scratches and dents when furniture and construction materials inadvertently bang into these protected surfaces. The entryway protector includes two sections and a securing system. A main rectangular section is separated by a line of stitching from a minor rectangular section, both sections including a padding material. The securing system can secure the protector to the surfaces against dislodging by contact with equipment, building materials and furniture.

Abstract: Composites of paper and bioriented polyester plastic film are made by passing a web of paperboard and a web of plastic film, with a layer of extruded molten polymer impregnating and bonding agent between the webs, through a nip. The process involves controlling one or more of the speed of the webs, the temperature of the molten polymer, the pressure or spacing of the rolls at the nip, and the rate of extrusion, relative to the porosity and surface characteristics of the paper web such that a portion of the molten polymer impregnates partially into and becomes part of the paper web and a substantial portion lies outwardly of the surface of the paper web and solidifies to form a new surface to which the film is bonded and which it is supported clear of the paper surface. The molten polymer may be polyethylene or an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer. These composites are useful in forming corrugated structures which may be used for baking in convection ovens.

Abstract: A run time recorder device (1,10) monitors the operating time of an electrical appliance driven by AC. The device is coupled to the supply voltage and monitors the supply by determining the operating time of the appliance from the number of repetitions of the periodic wave form of the supply voltage. A reading device for use with the recorder device may be coupled to the recorder device either by the supply leads or via a contactless coupling for the transmission and reception of signals to and from the recorder device. A regulating device (200) for regulating a load apparatus (144) comprises a controller (110), a memory (116) for storing an instruction data set means (118) for monitoring a condition such as temperature which is used by the controller to determine when to change the operating state and an interface (120) for communicating with the load apparatus.

Abstract: A filmless photographic printer for making 3D and/or animation pictures on lenticular print material. A video monitor is used to sequentially display the 2D images which are projected onto lenticular print material by a projection lens at different projection angles. The projection lens and print material are moved to different positions relative to the video monitor screen. The projection lens is maintained in proper focus on the monitor screen and print material during printing. The 2D images for composing the 3D photographs can be captured by an electronic camera or generated by computer.

Abstract: The present invention is an inflatable barrier device for use with elevator door jamb panels and entryway doors and jambs to protect the surfaces of these panels and doors from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The device protects the surfaces from scratches and dents when furniture and construction materials inadvertently bang into these protected surfaces. The entryway protector comprises two sections and securing components. An inflatable main rectangular section is separated by a line of stitching from a minor rectangular section or flap that is filled with padding material. The securing components secure the protector to the surfaces against dislodging by contact with equipment, building materials and furniture.

Abstract: A device for grinding the bedknife 6 of a lawnmower comprising a mounting bar 4, electromagnets 2 which are mounted flush with the top face of mounting bar, and end brackets 8. In use, the bedknife is placed on mounting bar and is held in place by electromagnets while end brackets are positioned relative to the bedknife and the bedknife secured to them. When a grindstone motor (not shown) is started, the electromagnets are automatically de-energized. After grinding, the grindstone motor is stopped and electromagnets are re-energized to hold a bedknife in place while the end brackets are detached. The electromagnets are then manually de-energized so that the bedknife can be removed from the device.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus that can erect a tray from a generally flat, rectangular blank. The tray erector incorporates an inventory section, a transfer section, a construction section and an exit section. The inventory section has a hopper with flanges and tab stops, which hopper stores an inventory of stacked, flat blanks that will eventually become the trays. In the transfer section, a blank is transferred from the inventory section to the construction section of the present erector. The construction section includes a setup assembly and a locking assembly. The setup assembly folds the pre-cut and scored end and side panels of the tray blank up into approximately perpendicular planes in relation to the plane of the bottom panel of the blank. The end and side panels are folded up from the plane of the bottom panel of the blank in preparation for the locking of the corner webs.