Abstract: A method of putting a golf ball with a longer putting club is disclosed. The putter is of sufficient length that a player can hold the putter handle against the player's sternum and putt the golf ball positioned at the player's feet. The player maintains his wrists in a constant orientation relative to the putter handle during the putting stroke. The stroke is carried out by the player pivoting his shoulders first in one direction and then in an opposite direction to strike the golf ball with the putter head in a controlled manner to propel the ball toward a target.

Abstract: A self contained, wearable personal protection device that incorporates a silent security alarm feature, a smoke detector alarm feature and, optionally, the feature of providing the time of day to the wearer is disclosed. The personal protection device with these features is incorporated into a housing case that is sized to be worn about the wrist of an individual user. The personal protection device is particularly suited for use by children. The smoke detector alarm feature of the device automatically activates an audible alarm feature when smoke is detected. The silent security alarm feature is activated when the wearer pushes a button on the device. Further, the wrist worn personal protection device optionally provides the wearer with the time of day as a further incentive for the child to wear the device.

Abstract: The invention is a method of monitoring and assessing a fee for parking a vehicle in a toll parking location where the user pays only for the actual parking time used. The invention includes providing indicia for a toll parking location and unique indicia for a vehicle to be positioned in that parking location. The user notifies a remote central control unit the location indicia, the vehicle unique indicia, and the start time of parking the vehicle in the location. Later, the user notifies the remote central control unit of the vehicle unique indicia, and the finish time of parking the vehicle in the location. The remote central control unit then assesses a fee to the user for the duration of time the vehicle occupied the parking location. A method of monitoring parked vehicles to assure compliance with toll parking regulations is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a high-speed mass transfer tray with contact and separation elements (CSE) with each CSE consisting of an open, vertically aligned nozzle, which rests with its lower end on the tray and displays at least one row of annular holes, in which an axial swirler with two inclined vanes in the upper section and a firmly attached dense net of ribs arranged lengthwise along the nozzle axis at the lower section in the area of the annular holes is located. A cyclone separator located at the outlet end of the nozzle with deflection rings between separator and annular holes, characterized by the fact that the free cross-section of the CSEs for the gas flow measures 0.36 to 0.

Abstract: The invention is a device, such as a chute or a conveyor belt, for receiving and transferring work pieces in a factory, mounted on a set of legs with lockable wheels at the bottom of each leg. Each leg is equipped with an hydraulic extension unit that is operated by air pressure. The air pressure is provided, for instance, from a machine, such as a press, that performs work on the work piece. Each leg is individually adjustable by the pneumatic extension unit, allowing the device atop the legs to be adjusted in height from the support surface, and maintained level or tilted from side to side or front to back. The wheels on the leg bottoms allow the device supported on the legs to easily move from one location to another on the factory floor. The legs may optionally be designed to fold up against the bottom of the supported device for ease of storage of the device.

Abstract: The invention is a belt, tie or scarf holder that hangs from a support and accommodates a number of apparel items. The body of the device is a cylindrical member that hangs from a support by a chain and hook. The cylindrical member contains numerous hook and latch fasteners. The fasteners are attached vertically to the surface of the cylinder. The fasteners are J-shaped with the a latch portion biased to remain pointed at the curved end of the fastener. The latch portion is hinged to move both upwardly and downwardly. The fasteners allow a belt or tie to displace the hinged portion downwardly as the item is hooked on the rigid bottom portion. The fastener also allows the belt or tie to displace the hinged portion upwardly to remove the item from the rigid bottom portion. The cylinder rotates on the chain support for easy access to all items fastened to the hooks.

Abstract: A duct hanging bracket device that easily fastens to both an air handling duct and a support structure is disclosed. The device includes an elongated linear segment with opposing parallel legs at each end. The legs each have an aperture, one for fastening to the duct and the other for fastening to the support surface. A stop member is spaced from one leg, such that the duct fits between the leg and the stop member, allowing for easy fastening of the duct to the leg.

Abstract: A novel molded female electrical receptacle assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an insulating sleeve member containing a pair of female connector members each connected to a conductor wire of a two-wire insulated conductor. The sleeve assembly is enclosed in a body member of insulating thermoplastic. The apertures of the electrical receptacle that accept the blades of an electrical plug are designed with inwardly tapering walls in register with a flanged end opening of the female connector member contained therein.

Abstract: Disclosure is a molded female receptacle for receiving a male plug. The receptacle includes a pair of a female connector member of electrical conductor material with each connector member including a first end with an insertion slot and a second end with crimping means for attachment to conductor wires. A generally rectangular body member of molded insulating material encases the first and second female connector members that are attached in parallel to a two-wire conductor. The molded body member has first and second ends and four sides, with the body member first end having a pair of rectangular apertures, each in register with an insertion slot of a female connector member embedded within the body member. The two-wire conductor extends from two opposite sides of the generally rectangular molded body member near the second end thereof. The first and second ends of the molded body member may be oriented at 180, 135 or 90 degrees relative to each other.

Abstract: The invention is a multi-beam flashlight device with a high intensity lamp in a rotatable reflector housing at one end of the device, and a low intensity lamp positioned in the reflector housing to generate a low intensity light beam at an acute angle relative to the high intensity beam. Each lamp bulb is controlled individually by separate switches located on the case of the flashlight. A flat-sided ring member encircles the rotatable reflector housing to prevent the flashlight from rolling when placed on a surface. The low intensity lamp may be designed to produce a colored low intensity beam to reduce visual detection from a distance.

Abstract: A finger bandage device comprises a tubular member with a closed distal end and an open proximal end. A pad of absorbent material is fastened within the tubular member at the closed distal end. An adhesive material is contained on the inner surface of the proximal end of the tubular member for securing the bandage to a finger inserted therein. Also disclosed is a method of using the bandage for maintaining medication on the fingertip of a wearer, and a method of making the bandage.

Abstract: The invention is a bale loading arm that is used in combination with a tilt bed wagon or truck. The arm is mounted in front of the wagon bed on the wagon tongue. A bottom boom lift assembly, attached to the base frame on the tongue, pivots vertically by means of a hydraulic cylinder. An L-shaped rotating lift arm assembly is attached to the top of the boom lift, and pivots horizontally by means of a worm drive gearbox at the top of the boom lift. The lift arm extends perpendicularly away from the boom lift, and by means of another hydraulic cylinder, enables the bale lift assembly to reversibly engage bales. The bale arm assembly boom lift pivots down to engage a bale with the clamp assembly, then pivots up to elevate the bale. The lift arm assembly then rotates the bale over the wagon bed and deposits the bale on the bed or atop other bales on the bed. The combined pivoting and rotating of the two assemblies allow the operator a high degree of control in stacking the bales on the wagon bed.

Abstract: The invention is a portable swing apparatus having triangular support frame members with a top horizontal bar that provides a rotary axis for a swing assembly that carries a rider. The swing has two bar members extending from the horizontal bar to each side of a foot rest with a counter weight extending in opposition to the foot rest, above the horizontal bar. The rider stands on the foot rest, with feet fastened thereto, and is enclosed in an upper-body safety bracket. A safety belt restraint is also provided. The rider pumps the swing and can safely perform front and back loops in a standing position. The device is adjustable to accommodate various sized riders.

Abstract: A device for anchoring an upright inclined ladder to prevent movement of the ladder away from an object is disclosed. The ladder anchor hooks around the lowest rung of the ladder and contains a wedge shaped portion that penetrates the ground between the ladder and the object the ladder rests against.

Abstract: An adjustable game drag assembly for transporting slain game animals is disclosed. The assembly includes a game engaging linear rope-like member for encircling an appendage of the game animal, and a plurality of linear rope-like handle members reversibly attachable to a connecting loop end of the game engaging section.

Abstract: A traction enhancing ballast device for use in the cargo compartment of a vehicle is disclosed. The device includes a pair of hollow ballast container members, each one fastened to a flat anchor plate on opposite ends of a telescoping bracing bar member. The ballast containers each have a hinged top lid for adding and removing ballast, such as sand, to the container. The container has a curved end that fits against the wheel well of a vehicle. The device is mounted behind the wheel wells in the cargo compartment of a vehicle with the bracing bar member extended to hold the containers against the sidewalls of the cargo compartment. The device is locked in place by inserting a pin member through aligned apertures in the telescoping bracing bar member. The end of the container opposite the curved end has a spout that is used to empty the ballast contents of the containers when not in use.

Abstract: A multi-layer hunting mask adapted to be close fitting at least over the nose and mouth of a wearer for eliminating odorous compounds from the exhaled breath of a wearer is disclosed. The mask includes an inner air-permeable fabric mesh layer, a middle activated carbon fiber fabric mesh layer, and an outer air-permeable fabric layer having a camouflage pattern. The inner, middle and outer layers are fastened together to provide a continuous, flexible nose and mouth covering mask for the wearer. The mask has at least one elastomeric loop for securing the mask over the mouth and nose of the wearer. A method of making the mask and a method of using the mask are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is a fixture assembly for magnetizing a permanent magnet hollow cylindrical member to produce a high axial magnetic field in the cylindrical member's axial bore. The fixture assembly has at least one high permeability soft magnetic component positioned along the cylindrical member's longitudinal axis. A means for maintaining the high permeability soft magnetic component positioned along the cylindrical member's longitudinal axis is present. A means for directing a high magnetic field through the high permeability soft magnetic component and hollow cylindrical member provides magnetization of the cylindrical member.Also disclosed is a method of magnetizing a hollow cylindrical member to produce a high axial magnetic field in the cylindrical member's axial bore using the fixture assembly.

Abstract: A paver machine for applying paving material to narrow paths is disclosed. The machine includes a storage hopper and frame elevated above a roadbed by at least three wheeled unit members. A free-floating screed assembly located beneath the hopper and pivotally attached to the frame applies a paving material matte to the roadbed as the paver machine is moved along by a front end loader or the like.