Abstract: An air supported positively pressurized flexible material shelter for use on a surface comprising a flexible wall and a skirt connected to the wall and surrounding the flexible wall. A source of vacuum being propagated beneath the skirt along the flexible wall, to vacuum the skirt down to the surface to secure the temporary shelter to the surface. The skirt forms a continuous connection with the surface around the entire perimeter of the shelter. An optional flexible seal is provided essentially parallel to a vacuum channel and on an exterior edge of the skirt spaced from the flexible wall.

Abstract: A freezeless hot and cold outdoor hydrant having a hot water inlet and a cold water inlet and a single water outlet elbow. The hydrant has a hydrant body including a mix cavity chamber. The single water outlet is swivel mounted to an end of said hydrant body such the hydrant can be mounted in a vertical orientation with the hot and cold water inlets above the outlet or the hydrant can be mounted in a horizontal orientation with the outlet swiveled approximately 90 degrees and with the hot and cold water inlets horizontally oriented beside the outlet. Two horizontal orientations are possible, depending upon the swivel angle of the outlet elbow. One horizontal orientation has the hot water operator on the left side of the hydrant and the other horizontal orientation has the hot water operator on the right side of the hydrant.

Abstract: A fence having tubular rails, tubular pickets and tubular posts formed from pultruded fiberglass has several advantageous features. Lightweight fiberglass components are very strong and will not rust like metal fencing and do not require frequent maintenance like wood fencing. Pultruded fiberglass components are easy to manufacture and transport and the finished fence can be assembled using conventional fasteners. Once formed the components of this fence system can be bundled in easy to ship sets for assembly in the field. The fence system adapts well to difficult yards to fence because it can be modified with conventional hand tools.

Abstract: A system for conditioning a flow of inlet fluid such as air by modifying its temperature and by removing particulate matter and carbon monoxide. The system includes Peltier effect thermal electric coolers sandwiched to form air passages to both cool air for use in a space and to expel waste heat. The system includes catalytic alumina pellets impregnated with heavy metals that will remove harmful carbon monoxide from the flow of conditioned air at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: A system and method for narrowcasting text messages to a plurality of cellular phones. The system and method allow a potential user to opt in to receive the text messages the user wants to receive. The potential user can opt in through a computer network based web page. Once the potential user sends a sign up request application to participate via the computer network, the user will receive a first text message containing an authorization code on their cell phone. The user enters the authorization code into the web page and sends the authorization code. Receipt of the authorization code back through the computer network will trigger the phone number of the potential user to be added to a list of authorized text message receivers. A narrowcaster then instructs the central computer to narrowcast text messages to the phone numbers on the list that have indicated they want to receive messages on a certain topic.

Abstract: A system of building concrete homes and apartment buildings. The system creates a structure that is well insulated and that is very practical and economical to build. The system uses standard components such as wall ties, concrete forms, rigid foam insulation, and concrete, all of which are readily available in the market today. The system creates a building that is insulated and thermally broken at its structural connections such that use in temperate and colder climates is possible. Presently concrete construction finds only limited use for the construction of single family and multi-family housing. The system is economical to construct when compared to wood frame housing.

Abstract: A load rack is for use in carrying long loads in a pickup truck having a bed and a tailgate. The rack can include a load bar supported by a left stance on one end and by a right stance on the other end. A footer section on each stance including a lower surface adapted to rest on the truck bed and a down turned portion extending below the lower surface to engage the space between the truck bed and tailgate.

Abstract: A stiffener device for use in moving a truss is disclosed. A crane lift cable is attached to a spreader bar. Two lines from the spreader bar attach to the truss to move the truss using a crane. A stiffener body attachable to the truss by brackets allows the stiffener body to hang on the bottom chord of the truss. The stiffener body provides a significantly increased resistance to bending along the length of the truss. This stiffening prevents bending and flexing of the truss which can reduce the numbers of damaged trusses that can occur when setting trusses to a building structure.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive with a flow divider and a bypass wherein fluid can either be allowed to flow from a flow divider to hydraulic actuators in parallel or the fluid can be allowed to bypass the flow divider and flow directly to the hydraulic actuators in parallel.

Abstract: A boat mounted speedometer for providing a speed signal to a boat operator. The system includes a probe that reaches a laminar flow of water below the back edge of the boat. An opening in the probe allows for water pressure, proportional to boat speed to build up in the system. Any air trapped in the water in the system is bled out through a bleed valve. A pressure transducer reads out a signal and a processor generates a digital signal proportional to pressure and speed of the boat. The signal is read out for the operator on a back lit digital speedometer display.

Abstract: This invention is a device for removing occlusive fatty plaque from vascular blood of humans. The action of fatty plaque removal occurs by pumping vascular blood through the device. The device consists of a super-absorbent melt-blown microfiber oleophilic material, structural support for this absorbent material and an outer containment vessel in which the cleansing of blood is performed. Patient blood is directed from the circulatory system to a catheter and then to a pump and the device. After having been cleansed of fatty plaque, blood is directed back through a second catheter to the patient's circulatory system.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a tree trimming apparatus comprising a resilient frame, upright assemblies, drive assemblies, resilient alignment bar assemblies, spring tensioner assemblies, a buss assembly, and saw assemblies.

Abstract: A winch bar is provided for use in combination with a strap winding winch for flat bed trailers. The winch bar has two stable positions of engagement with the strap winch. The winch bar will reduce accidents commonly caused by slippage of the winch bar relative to the winch during application of high torque.

Abstract: A must system for use in conjunction with a normally air cooled air conditioner condenser. The mist system provides cooling water to the coils and fins of the condenser to improve efficiency. Misting is normally off but comes on in response to pressure in the high pressure supply line from the condenser rising above a pre-set head pressure level.

Abstract: A fencing system having rails, slats and posts formed from pultruded fiberglass has several advantageous features. Lightweight fiberglass components are very strong and will not rust like metal fencing and do not require frequent maintenance like wood fencing. Pultruded fiberglass components are easy to manufacture and transport and the finished fence can be assembled using conventional fastners. Fence components are designed to be light weight while having a substantial resistance to bending forces.

Abstract: A target thrower comprising a target turret assembly; a ratcheting assembly; a target positioning component assembly further comprising spring loaded stabilizing fingers, a target lowering assembly and temporary support fingers; and a target launching asssembly further comprising a target launching arm. A target is dropped from the target turret assembly onto a target lowering assembly that lowers the target in position for engagement by the target launching arm that launches the target.

Abstract: A shield useful, in conjunction with an air gun with a medium conduit, in flushing debris from a blind hole. It comprises a case, an exhaust clearance, a hanger, a bottom clearance, and at least one guide with a clearance, and a plug useful for plugging an unused guide clearance. The medium conduit is inserted through a guide clearance which directs a medium, such as compressed air or nitrogen or liquid, towards the blind hole. The medium and debris from the blind hole flow out the exhaust clearance.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive with regeneration circuit comprises a pump, a hydraulic actuator and a rotary flow divider which operates in conjunction with valve means to provide regeneration flow for the hydraulic drive.

Abstract: The invention is a chambered vane impeller molten metal pump comprising a drive means, a motor mount, a coupling with a taper facilitating shaft removal, a shaft with a tapered top and a bottom with dovetail mating grooves for accepting impeller vanes, a bearing supporting the shaft, tapered support sockets, supports comprising a tapered end, an aperture, and groove, a laminated base, and a fabricated chambered vane impeller. The drive can be a motor with a gear box where the motor is air, hydraulic, electric, or a prior art direct drive electric motor with a soft start.

Abstract: A bioptic lens protector comprising a tube, a lens, and a backstop. The lens is contained between the backstop inserted into the tube and a ledge of the tube. The tube attaches to a bioptic lens. A tinted lens can be used to protect the eyes of a light sensitive person wearing bioptic lenses with attached bioptic lens protectors.