Abstract: A shooting mechanism of an anti-violence gun, more particularly a shooting mechanism shoots spherical bullet body for deterrence through air pressure. The present invention mainly comprises a barrel with a bore connected rearward; a tension spring is disposed inside the bore and expands a shuttle tube which has a high pressured air bottle loaded at the rear aspect thereof. Before using the gun, the shuttle tube is fixed by an insert cotter; after a lift-press plate releases the insert cotter, the air bottle rapidly withdraws toward the rear end of the bore and is punctured by a push needle disposed at a rear end thereof such that the high pressured air inside the high pressured air bottle reversely pushes and presses the spherical body thereby achieving an objective of shooting safely for deterrence.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and device for above-ground plant growth, and air root pruning which provides significant advantages over known methods of conducting above-ground plant growth and air root pruning.

Abstract: Presented is a gas operated, semi-automatic rifle having a shortened barrel. For actuating a receiver to provide the semi-automatic feature, the rifle has a gas system including a gas cylinder assembly attached to the barrel at a second angular position relative to the barrel. For linking the gas cylinder assembly with the receiver, an operating rod is provided having a charging arm engaging the receiver and a distal end located at a first angular position relative to the barrel. The gas cylinder assembly and the distal end are hence coextensive to each other, eliminating the length of the barrel otherwise necessary to position the gas cylinder assembly and the distal end in a linear relationship. To provide for interaction between the gas cylinder assembly and the operating rod, an abutment block is attached to the operating rod and positioned at the second angular location.

Abstract: A process for exterminating ants includes covering an ant mound with a dome configured to fit over the ant mound and having a lower lip for contacting the ground entirely around the ant mound. A carbon dioxide delivery system mounted to a top of the dome injects carbon dioxide into the dome and the ant mound to exterminate the ants. The carbon dioxide delivery system typically includes a pipe configured to hold the puncturable carbon dioxide container, and a hollow needle extending from the pipe and into the dome for injecting the carbon dioxide therein.

Abstract: A missile launch assembly for underwater vehicles includes a launch tank having mounted therein an expandable elastomeric disc and a turbine, a water inlet conduit, an impulse tank interconnecting the water inlet conduit and a missile launch tube, and a pump inducer mounted in the water inlet conduit and drivable by the turbine. Movement of the disc from an expanded to a non-expanded condition causes water in the launch tank to drive the turbine to drive the pump inducer to pump water from the water inlet conduit to the impulse tank and thence to the launch tube to effect launch of a missile therein.

Abstract: In order to deter deer from a protected area, a baited, shock-producing deer repellent device is provided having an improved electrode configuration with the bare wire alternating positive and negative electrodes being substantially semicircular in shape and with the electrodes being variously sized and arranged to form an approximate hemisphere and with the electrodes being substantially parallel and substantially equidistant from each other. This configuration provides an approximately even chance that a deer will make contact with a positive and a negative electrode simultaneously, regardless of the angle or direction of the deer's approach, or of the size of the deer.

Abstract: An electrically operated paintball gun operable to shoot paintballs including a barrel, a trigger, and a breech connected to a rear end of the barrel, as well as a bolt movable in the breech between a rearward position and a forward shooting position. A spring biases the bolt towards the rearward position. A pneumatic circuit is provided to drive the bolt towards the forward position and includes a control valve in the form of a solenoid valve to receive gas under pressure and direct it into a chamber at the rear of the bolt when the gun is shot. An electronic circuit controls the pneumatic circuit and is operated by an electrical switch operated by the trigger. A gas valve mechanism is opened by engagement by the bolt, when the latter is driven forwardly to the shooting position, to permit the passage of relatively high pressure propellant gas into the barrel to propel a paintball.

Abstract: A method of adjustably positioning and attaching mounting rings to a firearm for subsequent attachment of an optical gun sight (telescopic sight) within the rings. Two separate beams of coherent or monochromatic light are utilized, both of which are directed onto a remote target. The first beam is created from a bore sighting assembly which directs its beam through the bore of the firearm. The second beam originates from a hollow cylindrical light source mounted within the rings, the outer diameter of the hollow cylinder being designed to mate within the actual mounting rings which are being positioned. With both beams simultaneously impinging upon the remote target, the user may then positionably adjust the rings retaining the second source of coherent light so that the user, with data on the ballistics of the ammunition to be used, may accurately pre-adjust the mounting rings on the firearm prior to mounting the scope within the mounting rings.

Abstract: In order to provide a gun in which the recoil force attendant with actuation is reduced, a prototype model of a telescoping barrel gun has been designed. In this design, an inner barrel, which contains and directs the projectile, is made to slide forward within an outer barrel when the gun is actuated. The motion of the inner barrel is then stopped while the projectile moves unimpeded. The telescoping barrel design functions together with a design which requires a portion of the cartridge's propellant energy be used to produce a reduction in the force of the gun's recoil when fired. Upon firing, some of the propellant gases are channeled forward in the gun to an air space, which lies between the two concentric barrels. The forward motion of the inner barrel forces the gases in this air space from the gun through small holes located in the distal area of the outer barrel. The discharge of these gases is rearwardly directed in order to counteract the gun's recoil.

Abstract: The potty for a pet animal of the present invention comprises an outer case for the potty, an internal case to be contained in the outer case and is constituted by having an opening at the bottom part and forming a reticular member at the opening part, where an amount of sand is provided on the upward side of the reticular member, and a cover to be internally fitted to the opening of the internal case and having a hole at the central part for excretion purpose. According to the potty of the present invention, the amount of sand that a cat scatters and spoils the surrounding of the potty at its excretion may be minimized, and the space required for setting the potty may be reduced to a compact size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant growth units, and more particularly pertains to an apparatus for plant cultivation which conserves horizontal space and utilizes vertical space, while providing for the growth of plants which are cultivated in an indoor environment. The plant growth unit comprises a nutrient supply module and one or more columns radially disposed about a central vertical longitudinal axis thereby defining an internal space between the one or more columns designed to accommodate a light source. Each column is in fluid communication with the nutrient supply module for circulation of a liquid nutrient flow. The one or more columns support a plurality of growth sites, which are radially disposed about the longitudinal axis and generally face the internal space. Each growth site is positioned to contact the liquid nutrient flow.

Abstract: An ignition device for a safety system such as an air bag or seat belt tightener for a motor vehicle having an ignition element and associated EMC protection means. The EMC protection means may comprise an EMC suppression comprising a ferrite core, which is encapsulated resistant to pressure. Encapsulation in a pot-like housing or between two half shells, with or without an intermediate coating, aids pressure resistance. Terminal means, such as terminal contacts or lugs, extends through the encapsulation to operatively connect the ignition element and the system's controls.

Abstract: System apparatus for determining the volume of a potable liquid ingested by a small laboratory animal over an extended period of time is provided with a liquid dispensing section that has a liquid delivery tube and sipping tube combination, that retains a drop/droplet of the potable liquid in a position accessible to the animal, and that replaces each drop/droplet of liquid ingested by the animal with a succeeding drop/droplet of liquid, counting the total number of drops/droplets ingested by the animal over an extended period of time.

Abstract: An improved gun barrel for use in combination with an air gun body for firing soft walled projectiles having a substantially fluid interior such as paintballs. The barrel features a plurality of longitudinal grooves operatively positioned on the interior wall of the axial chamber of the barrel to cooperatively engage portions the sidewall of the deformed soft projectile traveling therethrough. The soft projectile, such as a paint ball, is thereby prevented from rotating due to contact multiple contacts within the slots in the wall surface of the axial chamber and exits the barrel substantially void of any spin. Additional utility is provided by a scavenger located on the distal end of the barrel communicating through the barrel wall to the axial chamber to thereby vent compressed gas creating eddies behind a soft projectile during exit from the barrel.

Abstract: An adjustable fishing rod stand or holder or fishing rod/fishing rod holder combination is disclosed. The holder is preferably comprises an elongated base, and elongated arm, and a cradle. The elongated arm preferably has a first end and a second end with the first end being attached to the base, and the arm extending traversely from and being rotatable extendable relative to the base. The cradle is for receiving and supporting the fishing rod in a holding position. The cradle should be pivotally attached to the second end of the elongated arm, allowing the fishing rod holder to support the fishing rod in variable, inclined upright positions suitable for fishing. The fishing rod/fishing rod holder of the present invention may be used to support a fishing rod on any surface, and optionally remains attached to the rod when the user transports the rod or casts the fishing line.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and automatically dispensing a desired quantity of animal feed onto a feed dish. The apparatus includes a hopper for storing a quantity of animal feed; a receptacle for receiving animal feed from the hopper; an impeller positioned adjacent the face surface of the receptacle; a motor for rotating the impeller when activated to cause the impeller to sweep animal feed from the face surface of the receptacle; a switch for activating and deactivating the motor; a timer mechanism for causing the switch to activate the motor after a set period of time has elapsed; and a control mechanism for causing the switch to deactivate the motor after the impeller has rotated a pre-set amount.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for treating seed (5) with a fluid, in particular water, involving the use of a fluid-containing gas, whereby seed is brought into contact with a gas having a controlled fluid content and the seed is kept in contact with the gas over a defined period whilst direct contact between the seed and the fluid in liquid form is substantially precluded.

Abstract: A system for modifying the surface temperature and/or relative humidity of golf greens or other grass playing fields by applying temperature controlled air and/or a water mist through pop-up nozzles. The nozzles are controlled by a central control panel which activates the nozzles based on input from temperature sensitive probes in the greens.

Abstract: In the field of landmine clearance there is a need for a detonator member that is effective in detonating mines whilst protecting any apparatus to which it is secured. The invention relates to a detonator member (10) comprising two inclined plates (12, 13) secured together along a common edge to define a fulcrum (14). The plates are pivotably suspended from a further, moveable member (22) so that the axis of pivoting lies forward of the fulcrum (14). On downward movement of the further member (22) the fulcrum engages the ground (23) and causes the plates to pivot so that one of them (12) lies flat on the ground (23). This plate (12) detonates any landmines under it. During the detonation the plate (12) flips upwardly to a substantially vertical, blast-deflecting position. The other plate (13) limits the travel of blast deflecting plate (12), by virtue of contact with the ground (23).

Abstract: An ice fishing net comprises an elongate handle having a gripping portion for grasping by a user and a net rim assembly attached to the handle. The net rim assembly includes first and second semicircular rim members with the first rim member fixedly mounted relative to the handle and the second rim member rotatably mounted relative to the first rim member and rotatable from a first position to a second position to form a substantially circular rim. A trigger assembly selectively allows the second rim member to rotate from a first position to a second position. Netting material is secured to the first and second rim members to form a net for receiving a fish therein when the second rim member is its second position. A biasing device forces the second rim member from the first position to the second position when released by the trigger assembly.