Abstract: A massive choke coil [e.g. exceeding about three henries, with at least a thousand turns and a relatively low internal resistance of about eleven ohms] placed in parallel with the A/C line, that is, preferably across the A/C line's “hot” and “common” lines, quenching the reflected signal (or back emf) that is developed when any power amplifier or other load places its demands upon the incoming A/C power line. Due to its electromagnetic characteristics, the choke tends to provide a momentary high current source of energy when needed by, e.g., a power amplifier (or other appropriate load) when transient demand is called for. The parallel choke approach tends to have a reversing effect on this signal, at least substantially reducing its presence on the A/C line, providing a greatly enhanced A/C power line signal quality, without which the otherwise untreated signals are able to modulate the A/C line.

Abstract: A computing device to classify, manipulate, store, search, and selectively retrieve items from image databases, using a method & apparatus including a computer processor to analyze the configured disposition of a multiplicity of linear motion paths that constitute a glyph delineated within a defined planar rendering area and to process, manipulate, and compare data representing said configured disposition of said linear motion paths, comprising (a) a template analytic lattice constituted of a predetermined multiplicity of cell partitions, the totality of the analytic lattice being coextensive with the defined rendering area of the glyph and in the plane of motion of the linear motion paths of the glyph; (b) means of interpreting each linear motion path as a sequence of displacement vectors, determining which displacement vectors intersect specific boundaries of specific cells of the analytic lattice, and registering each cell boundary intersection by both recording the intersecting vector inclination grad

Abstract: A binder assembly system, without a metal spine but only paper or paper-like material at its channel spine (15), for binding together a series of sheet materials (20), using an “hard cover” book-like, single-piece binding cover (10), made up of a number of main, structural parts, including two, side boards (11A & 11B), a sheet (12) of book covering material, and a centrally located, special paper spine element (13), with an internal, paper cover (14) which over-lies the combined width of the side boards and the paper spine element, all of which when combined together form the book-like binder cover using pre-heating and forming step(s). The various cover parts are pre-assembled together in their respective positions. The channel area of the cover is first pre-heated to facilitate forming in the range from about one hundred and fifty to four hundred (˜150-400) degrees Fahrenheit and dwell times from about two to about thirty (˜2-30) seconds.

Abstract: Implements for attaching to a hand-held, powered “Weed-Eater” type device to perform various work or chores (filament cutting, blade cutting, brushing, blowing, mixing, etc.). After disconnecting the device's original implement typically a spool of filament (6) with a bumper feed (7), an initial, cultivator/cutter implement (10), cylindrical in shape with a substantially solid, circular top (12) and a relatively thin, continuous wall of constant thickness, is attached by an appropriate threaded member (e.g. a nut or bolt, usually with one or more washers) to the bottom end of the powered device (FIGS. 1A-D) through a central opening (13). The cultivator's top includes a series of circumferentially spaced, “snap-in” openings (14; e.g. two or more) through and into which other implements (e.g. those of FIGS. 3-20) can be attached (FIGS.

Abstract: A trash container system, particularly for marine pleasure craft, for disposing of refuse wherein the trash container system comprises a trash bag holding device having laterally projecting extensions and a trash receptacle having a resilient, elastomeric, inlet mouth at its top, couplable to the trash bag holding device about and over the lateral extensions, and a sealable (e.g. zippered), refuse expelling outlet at its bottom. The resilient elastomeric inlet mouth functions to (1) securely couple the trash receptacle to the trash bag holding device via the collapsible elastomeric properties of the resilient elastomeric inlet mouth; (2) hold refuse in the trash receptacle; and (3) expand, easily and effortlessly, to receive therethrough refuse having a myriad of dimensions and shapes.

Abstract: A direct contact, water heating column furnace for producing non-corrosive, drinking-water-quality heated water comprising a body or shell having at least an upper, heat exchange and stripping compartment and integrally formed and in-line therewith a lower compartment. A grating separates the integrated two compartments and a plurality of heat absorbing and transfer bodies, such as for example, Paul rings, are positioned within the upper compartment on top of the grating. A greater amount and depth of heat absorbing bodies are provided than would be needed merely for heating in order to also strip the water of substantially all its free oxygen to eliminate the corrosive effects of CO.sub.2 presence. Cold water is introduced into the furnace by a spray positioned over the heat absorbing bodies with the water running into the lower compartment as it is heated and oxygen-stripped by heating means. The heating means operates at a relatively low temperature free of intense hot spots to avoid NO.sub.

Abstract: A training toy for helping children learn how to lace their shoes and also to enhance or improve their fine motor skill (eye/hand coordination). The shoe-configured toy includes a series of adjustable diameter eyelets disposed upon the forward slope of the toy and an open or hollowed out central area for storage and ease in use. The toy is mounted on wheels, and the training shoe string can also be used to pull the toy about on its wheels. The diameter adjustment system for the eyelets includes a set of longitudinally slidable plates with different diameter eyelet openings which can be moved into the eyelet areas to alter the effective diameter of the eyelets. An alternate system (FIG. 5) includes a coiled spring element whose outer end is moved in and out to change its effective diameter.