Abstract: A sport board and a shock absorption system therefor, includes a glide board used in snow and aquatic sports or a roller or skate board, a rocker platform mounted in a seesaw fashion atop the sport board, whereupon opposite ends of the rocker platform may alternately move towards and away from the sport board, and a shock absorbing cushion disposed in respective spaces formed between the forward end portions and the rearward end portions of the sport board and platform. The cushions inhibit rocking of the rocker platform, absorb impact, and create a cushion sufficient for the rider to exert extreme pressures for balance, control, and maneuvers on any given terrain conditions. As a skate board, the board is curvilinear, including a center section that is spring-like and downwardly concave opposed end sections that are upwardly concave, and roller assemblies are proximate the opposite ends or end sections. The board includes shock absorbing bumpers.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for repairing and removing scratches from an optically-read disc, e. g., compact discs (often called “CD's” or “DVD's” such that when refurbished, an optical reader, which uses a laser to read digital information stored on the disc, can read the digital information on the disc without the optical distortion caused by a scratch and like surface imperfection.

Abstract: A thread tensioning device or apparatus for a sewing machine enables accurate, repeatable measurement and monitoring of the compression forces applied to the thread tensioning discs thereof. The apparatus further includes a visual display or output corresponding to the actual amount of compressive force being applied. The device further includes a comparator, which compares the electrical signal to a predetermined reference value to control or regulate the normal operation of the sewing machine.

Abstract: A portable hand held fuel container includes a pour tube, a fill tube spaced from the pour tube, a removable closure cap to close the inlet end to the fill tube, a vent arrangement in the closure cap that permits and prevents exterior air to enter to fill tube to enhance pouring and during pouring inhibits fluid flow through the fill tube in case of overturning of the container, and a vapor seal member connected to the pour tube that is adapted during pouring to simultaneously seal about the fuel inlet to a fuel receiving tank and axially compress to permit deep insertion of the discharge end of the pour tube into the receiving tank.

Abstract: A vehicle is powered by an electric linear induction motor (LIM) in at least one of the vehicle wheels and the height from the ground and/or wheelbase changed by the wheel structure and its connection to the vehicle chassis. The LIM is disposed radially outwardly from the wheel axis of rotation and comprises a stator having an electrically energizable propulsion coil circumposed by a rotor. A stator shaft connects the stator to the vehicle chassis and the stator and associated shaft are fixedly-connected and angularly orbited about the inner diameter of the rotor whereby to change the height of the vehicle chassis from the ground or the wheelbase of the vehicle. The rotor is supported for rotation about the stator by bearings, or by magnetic levitation, as provided by a ring of permanent magnets in the rotor disposed in juxtaposition with an electrically energizable levitation coil in the stator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting the location of an event from amongst a plurality (A to P) of locations. Lines of communication (R1 to R4, C1 to C4), commonly pipes of a smoke detection system, cover the locations in such a fashion that the location of an event can be determined uniquely but the number of pipes is minimized.

Abstract: A mobile telephone or cellular telephone unit and a rear view mirror housing of an automobile are combined to provide an improved telephone apparatus that enables a hands-free use by a driver while operating the vehicle, the improved telephone apparatus includes a rear view mirror housing, the housing including a rear view mirror, telephone and SIM card for sending and receiving telephone calls and instant video image, the image display and SIM card are removably connected thereto. A telephone key pad is cooperatively connected to the telephone for dialing the telephone. An attachment bracket attaches the mirror housing to the vehicle. The housing has the electronic circuitry incorporated therewith to which a telephone and video assembly is connectable. A remote device, and computer process to communicate with the motor vehicle without the need for an automated hub, or Network Operating Center (NOC).

Abstract: A spray extension device for a spray can includes at least a pair of telescopable extension tubes fitted to and in fluid communication with the valve stem of a spray can. Advantageously, the extension tubes are fitted to a closure cap which, in turn, is fitted to the valve stem, and, thereby, in fluid communication with the interior of the can. Depressing of the closure cap causes the valve stem to issue fluid therethrough, into the tubes.

Abstract: A selectively positionable covering arrangement comprises a slotted track member mounted to a vertical wall and extending across the top of an opening in the wall, at least first and second cover members one of which is mounted to the track and relatively laterally slidable between a first position wherein the cover members are coplanar with one another and in parallel juxtaposed covering relation with a respective first and second closure members of the opening and into a second position wherein the cover members are in spaced parallel juxtaposed relation with one another and juxtaposed with one of the closure members whereby to uncover the other of the closure members.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for perforating multiwall polymeric cylindrical tubing, a drill head is slidably mounted for reciprocating movement on a support frame between inlet and outlet stations, the drill head having at least one drill for forming an opening in the wall of a length of unperforated tubing. The unperforated tubing is advanced along an axial path and a length thereof positioned in the drill head. The drill head and unperforated tubing are advanced simultaneously from the inlet to the outlet station, in unison and at the same speed, and without clamping the tubing. During this movement, the drill is actuated whereby to form an opening in the tubing material. At the outlet station, the perforated tube material is discharged from the drill head and the drill head is returned to the inlet station receive the next succeeding section of unperforated tubing and repeat the process.

Abstract: A detergent blend is prepared by admixing together a fluorinated surfactant and an amphoteric-based sultaine surfactant hydrotrope. This blend can then be formulated into a detergent concentrate which includes a caustic compound, a chelant, a descaler, and other adjuvants to enable the concentrate to be diluted into a use solution for use in either an acid or base environment. The use solution prepared from the detergent blend is particularly useful in cleaning draft beer lines, dairy lines, and the like.

Abstract: A vehicle is powered by an electric linear induction motor (LIM) in at least one of the vehicle wheels and the height from the ground and/or wheelbase changed by the wheel structure and its connection to the vehicle chassis. The LIM is disposed radially outwardly from the wheel axis of rotation and comprises a stator having an elelctrically energizable propulsion coil circumposed by a rotor. A stator shaft connects the stator to the vehicle chassis and the stator and associated shaft are fixedly-connected and angulary orbited about the inner diameter of the rotor whereby to change the height of the vehicle chassis from the ground or the wheelbase of the vehicle. The rotor is supported for rotation about the stator by bearings, or by magnetic levitation, as provided by a ring of permanent magnets in the rotor disposed in juxtaposition with an electrically energizable levitation coil in the stator.

Abstract: A three element antenna utilizes a truncated parabolic reflector dish of diameter “d” and focal point “f” and a director plate for receiving and transmitting high frequency signals in conjunction with a substantially horizontal conducting ground plane. The antenna is mounted to a planar transverse end wall, defining the lower truncated end of the parabolic surface, and the antenna elements are proximate to the focal point “f” of the paraboloid that defines the dish. The director plate is positioned at the opening (defining the diameter “d”), is distal to the focal point and the antenna elements, and positions an array of director rods about the antenna elements to focus signals relative to the parabolic surface. The ratio of (f/d) is about 0.01 to about 0.625, and preferably about 0.210.

Abstract: A re-usable shrinkwrap material is defined by a shrinkable material capable of retaining its shape after shrinking. A releasable fastener, such as a zipper, hook and loop fastener or the like is secured to the material and is used to secure the material to an article to be sealed prior to the shrinking thereof. The material is a pre-formed shell which loosely conforms to the shape of the article to be sealed prior to being applied thereover. After shrinking, the shell can be removed by releasing the means for fastening or releasable fastener. Since the shell retains its shape it can then be re-used at a later date by applying it anew over the article and re-fastening together the means for releasing.

Abstract: An electroconductive coating composition which function as a sealer/primer includes (a) a radiation curable, polymerizable compound, (b) a photoinitiator and (c) a conductive pigment. The conductive pigment may be a mixture of pigment including a blend of conductive pigments as well as conductive pigment. Conductivity enhancers may, also, be added. The polymerizable compound is, preferably, a U curable acrylate functional compound which may be monofunctional or polyfunctional. The composition is particularly useful for sealing and priming SMC panels.