Abstract: A substantially permanent pavement marking system using a polymer modified cement material to provide a raised marking that extends above the surface of the pavement. The lines are formed by taping off the desired outline shape of the marking. The pavement marking material is of such a consistency that it will set up to form a thick layer and not flow over the tape and will harden forming a raised marking.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fast cooking system through the use of an oven having radiant burners located interiorly at the top portion thereof. The oven includes a rotary spit on which the meat is supported and rotated to prevent burning. A blower is located at the lower portion of the oven below the spit to remove smoke and simultaneously pull heat from the top of the oven causing airflow downwardly from the top of the oven. The blower facilitates combustion and increases cooking efficiency and eliminates the need for a Ni-Cad screen adjacent the ceramic plates.

Abstract: A portable bag container to hold and dispense disposable bags. The container includes a housing that has a generally hollow interior, an axle within the housing that is capable of receiving a plurality of disposable bags wrapped thereon to form a continuous roll of disposable bags, and a hanger that enables the device to releasably secure the housing to an object. The hollow interior is capable of releasably storing a plurality of disposable bags and includes an opening to allow the disposable bags to be removed from it. The hanger includes a pair of clip members connected by a bridge portion and has a pair of inwardly extending arms for attaching the clip members to the housing. The inwardly extending arms engage the ends of the axle such that the axle revolves about the arms when a disposable bag is withdrawn through the opening in the housing.

Abstract: A vibration isolation system having at least three vibration isolation units. Each of the units preferably has the same general configuration. The isolation units each include a support stand having three (3) adjustable feet for adjustably supporting and leveling the isolation units on the floor of the site of operation of the precision equipment desired to be isolated. The units further include a fluid tight cylinder. The fluid tight cylinder is connected to the support stand via three uniformly spaced rods in such a fashion that allows horizontal movement of the cylinder relative to the support stand. A fluid is disposed in a chamber formed intermediate the fluid tight cylinder and the support stand thereby providing a thin film viscous shear damper for damping excitations having a horizontal component. The fluid tight cylinder is sealed by a diaphragm. A piston is positioned directly above the diaphragm. A pair of stops limit the upward and downward movement of the piston.

Abstract: A hydraulic pump jack drive system for reciprocating an oil well pump rod. The drive system comprises at least one hydraulic well head cylinder, a reversible flow hydraulic pump, and a master cylinder. The master cylinder has a free floating master piston and at least one fixed bulkhead. The master cylinder also has a working fluid chamber hydraulically connected to the hydraulic well head cylinder and at least two master piston drive chambers hydraulically connected to the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic well head cylinder and the working fluid chamber are filled with a working fluid and define a working fluid system while the master piston drive chambers and the hydraulic pump are filled with hydraulic fluid and define a hydraulic drive system. Reversing the flow of the hydraulic pump causes the master piston drive chambers to be pressurized and de-pressurized on an alternating basis to reciprocally move the master piston within the master cylinder.

Abstract: A container for growing and transplanting flowers and plants. The container includes a rigid outer shell, having enclosed sides, an enclosed bottom and an open top, and an inner planting pot formed from a decomposable material and having enclosed sides, an enclosed bottom and an open top. The inner planting pot is releasably receivable within the rigid outer shell such that when the inner planting pot is received within the rigid outer shell the bottom of the inner planting pot is supported on the bottom of the rigid outer shell. The enclosed sides of the rigid outer shell are sloped inwardly from its open top to its enclosed bottom. The enclosed sides of the inter planting pot are sloped inwardly from its open top to its bottom to a greater degree than the slope of the sides of the rigid outer shell. An annular air space is created between the inter planting pot and the rigid outer shell when the inner planting pot is received within the rigid outer shell.

Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation sensor that may be worn on the skin to indicate exposure of the skin to ultraviolet radiation. The sensor comprises a transparent semi-permeable membrane having an upper and a lower surface, an adhesive capable of releasably adhering the semi-permeable membrane to human skin, and an indicator to visually indicate exposure to ultraviolet radiation. When the sensor is attached to human skin, by way of the adhesive, it allows for the migration of water vapour and gases from the surface of the skin through the sensor and into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A lotto type online game for use in state sponsored lottery applications, commercial game applications, newspaper circulation builder promotional games, and others. The method of playing allows the player a choice in selecting, at the point of purchase, the price point level to be wagered and the degree of participation desired. The method of playing lottery game includes the step of selecting a first set of numbers from a predetermined group of numbers identified by a lottery sponsor. Winning of a prize is determined by matching a plurality of the numbers of said first set of selected numbers with at least some from a first set of drawn numbers and matching a plurality of the numbers of said first set of selected numbers with at least some from a second set of drawn numbers. The first and second sets of drawn numbers are determined by the lottery sponsor. The game can incorporate the existing equipment of the lottery sponsor for selecting numbers, printing tickets and drawing numbers.

Abstract: A substantially permanent pavement marking system using a polymer modified cement material to provide a raised marking that extends above the surface of the pavement. The lines are formed by taping off the desired outline shape of the marking. The pavement marking material is of such a consistency that it will set up to form a thick layer and not flow over the tape and will harden forming a raised marking.

Abstract: A differential pressure monitor measures the pressure at a plurality of heights in a filter bed. A preferred embodiment of the monitor comprises an elongated body, a plurality of pressure sensors located on the elongated body for obtaining the pressure readings, a control means for determining differential pressures from the pressure readings, each differential pressure being the difference in pressure between pressures measured at two different heights in the filter bed, and transmission means to transmit the pressure readings from the pressure sensors to the control means. Methods of monitoring and controlling the performance of a filter bed during filtration and during backwashing also are provided. Two such methods include measuring turbidity levels in a filter bed and obtaining water samples from a filter bed.

Abstract: A device having a fixture with a working surface and at least one hole, at least one stop rising above the working surface, a fastener, a gripping member having a first block portion and a second block portion where the first block portion is joined to the second block portion for relative movement. Each block portion has an inner wall and a gripper wall adapted to engage a workpiece, the inner walls of the first and second block portions form a through bore for receiving the fastener when the first and second block portions are joined and each inner wall has a lower radial surface and an upper conical surface.

Abstract: A method of sealing and marking pavement with recognizable indicia. The method can be used in connection with newly formed pavement surfaces or existing pavement which is to be resurfaced. The method includes the steps of providing a marking material to form recognizable indicia on a surface of pavement and applying the marking material to the surface to form such recognizable indicia. The method further includes the steps of providing a protective layer for protecting the recognizable indicia and positioning the protective layer over the recognizable indicia. Next a sealant is provided and applied to an area immediately adjacent the protective layer. The sealant is applied such that its thickness is substantially equal to the thickness of the recognizable indicia. As such, the top surface of the recognizable indicia is in substantially the same plane as the top surface of the sealant.

Abstract: A tool 10 for rock breaking, log splitting and similar operations includes a plate 12 having a plurality of identical apertures 14 formed therethrough. A frame 16 comprised of a skirt 18 formed from lengths of angle iron and a plurality of legs also formed from lengths of angle iron supports the plate 12 in a substantially horizontal orientation above a workpiece. An implement 22 includes a first end for engaging the workpiece and a second end to be engaged with a hammer. The implement is further characterized by dimensions closely matched to those of the apertures formed in the plate. The plate 12positions the implement 22 in engagement with the workpiece and maintains the implement 22 in a substantially vertical orientation for engagement by an actuating hammer.

Abstract: A suspension system for controlling the relative displacement between a pair of laterally opposed ground engaging components of a vehicle and the frame of the vehicle is described herein. Each of the ground engaging components is individually mounted to the frame by a frame connecting component. The frame connecting component is hingedly mounted to the frame so as to allow a relative pivotal movement between each of the frame connecting components and the frame in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the frame. The suspension system includes a first suspension member pivotally mounted to the frame. The first suspension member is free to pivot relatively to the frame about a first suspension member pivotal axis that is in a substantially transversal relationship with the frame.

Abstract: A clamping device for releasably hanging articles from an object. The device includes a pair of generally parallel plates having a pair of opposed and generally parallel side surfaces, biasing means to hold the plates together and to urge the opposed side surfaces toward one another, attachment means to secure the device to the object, and manually operable displacement means that, when engaged, overcomes the force of the biasing means and causes the plates to be displaced apart from one another so as to receive an article therebetween. When the manually operable displacement means is disengaged, the biasing means urges the plates toward one another such that the article is secured between the opposed side surfaces. The manually operable displacement means may be comprised of a pair of wedges positioned on opposite ends of the plates.

Abstract: A self locking snap hook that includes a central shank having an arch shaped hook member that defines a gateway opening at one end, a gate keeper enclosing the gateway opening, a locking lever to prevent the opening of the gate keeper, and a second locking mechanism having an engaged and a disengaged position such that when it is engaged it prevents the locking lever from being disengaged. Movement of the second locking mechanism between its engaged and disengaged positions requires the application of force and resulting movement in a direction other than that required to move the locking lever from its engaged to its disengaged position.