Abstract: Method and apparatus for animating decoys on a water surface in a manner simulating live waterfowl. An elastic band adapted for retraction by a pulley means enables movement of the waterfowl. A plurality of stake-mounted pulleys disposed in a pattern enables movement of the decoys in an irregular pattern on the water surface. The invention further includes stake insertion/removal means for easy drive/removal of the stakes.

Abstract: An improved device for killing arthropods characterized by a sloped target area that contains a toxicant, the device being devoid of any containment vessel for dead arthropods.

Abstract: A signal apparatus is used in combination with a fishing rig. The rig includes a substantially upright mast and a normally straight resilient strip. The resilient strip has one end fixed near the top of the mast and another end releasably secured on the mast at a position to bow the mast. The signal apparatus includes a case having a lower cavity sized to receive the top of the mast to support the case. The case has a lateral cavity sized to receive a storage source of electrical energy. A pair of battery terminals is mounted at opposite ends of the lateral cavity. An electrical light is mounted atop the case. A switch is mounted laterally upon the case opposite the lateral cavity. The switch is serially connected with the electrical light and the pair of battery terminals. The switch has a laterally projecting, reciprocatable, electrically isolated actuator for operating the switch to close and open the circuit with the light and the battery terminals.

Abstract: An insect swatter having flexible, parallel, non-overlapping, substantially contiguous tines allowing swatting of insects on regular or irregular surfaces, said tines being arranged to provide a substantially planar surface for striking insects by minimizing the force applied thereto so as to reduce lateral expulsion of insect bodily fluids.

Abstract: An improved spinning reel having a support fixed to the rear body for mounting on a fishing rod. The support allows the reel to be mounted on a rod in the same position as prior art reels are mounted, and without interfering with the gripping of the rod.

Abstract: A fishing rod comprising a hollow rod body and a grip coupling with the bottom rod at the rod body, the grip being provided with a short first grip portion and a long second grip portion, and with an insertion control positioned between the first and second grip portions and setting the insertion position into the rod body, so that the grip is turned over to be inserted into the rod body to be changed in length, thereby making the fishing rod adjustable of its entire length.

Abstract: Novel methods for repairing worn surfaces of turbine rotors, are disclosed. These methods include depositing a first layer of weld metal on a worn surface of the component, whereby a heat-affected zone is created. A second layer of weld metal is then deposited over the first layer using a greater amount of heat to temper at least a portion of the heat-affected zone produced by the first layer. The preferred embodiments include the use of gas tungsten arc welding for producing fine-grain size and more creep resistance, especially in the weld and heat-affected zone. The resulting build-up can be machined, for example into a blade fastening to produce a component having properties equal to or better than the base-metal alloy. The invention also provides a longer lasting turbine system, including rotors which have serrated steeples that are more resistant to failure.

Abstract: A charging system for seam welding two or more workpieces by means of explosion welding, comprising an explosive charge and an inert impulse-transmitting body located between the explosive charge and the workpiece nearest the charge. The invention is characterized in that the surface (11) of the inert body (2) facing the workpiece is so configured in a plane extending at right angles to the longitudinal extension of the ultimate weld seam that the angle .alpha. between the surface (11) and the workpiece (3) varies from the center line (C--C) of the inert body (2) perpendicularly to the surface of the workpiece and outwardly from the center line.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for removing and installing surface mounted devices (SMD's) with respect to a substrate such as a printed circuit board (PCB).

Abstract: An apparatus for use with commercial long line fishing gear for receiving the long line as it is hauled from the sea, separating the gangions and hooks from the line and directing them to a storage tub or other storage means. The long line enters the apparatus through an entrance funnel and then passes through a guide funnel where the hooks are oriented substantially in a common plane. Thereafter, the line passes through a sorting gate assembly which orients the bends of the hooks in a common manner and directs them onto a rail assembly. The hooks are then guided by the rail assembly to a storage rail attached to a storage tube. As the hooks proceed along the rail assembly the ground line is drawn over a hydraulically powered sheave and directed into the storage tub.

Abstract: An Apparatus for baiting long lines comprising a container holding water mixed with bait. The container is provided at its bottom with guide rollers designed to conduct a long line introduced into the container at the top thereof downwards and through the mixture of water and bait. A first baffle is provided in the container and extends essentially in the direction of advancement of the long line. The baffle may be set in different angular positions relative to the interior end wall of the container to form a baiting zone through which the long line is made to pass. A second baffle behind the first baffle may be adjusted into different positions of inclination relative to the first baffle to guide the flow of water and bait downwards behind the first baffle.

Abstract: An electric fishing device for fishing from on board a ship comprising a fixed clamp seat which can be fixed on the top of the bulwarks, a pivotable seat board which is pivoted on the back end upward from the fixed clamp seat, a tube socket to hold a fishing rod on one end of the pivotable set board, a control rod standing vertically and attached at the back end of the seat board, a handle at the top of the control rod with a push switch ont the end of the handle, a D.C. motor attached through a reduction drive with both attached near the front middle of the control rod, the output shaft of the reduction drive connected to a reel through a clutch controlling the drive of the reel by the motor thus saving time during rewinding when bringing in a fish or changing the bait.

Abstract: A pneumatically operated device for collecting biological specimens under water in a receiving chamber and employing a pneumatically operated plunger for creating suction at an intake to the receiving chamber is provided with a nozzle having a movable end remote from the intake. A pneumatic nozzle activator is operated in tandem with the plunger to extend the movable end of the nozzle away from the intake and toward a live biological specimen to be trapped. Concurrent retraction of the plunger and extension of the movable nozzle end toward the specimen, enhances the likelihood of a successful capture. A specimen collecting container may be coupled to the receiving chamber, and flapper valves within the nozzle, at the receiving chamber intake, and at a specimen collecting port leading to the collecting container facilitate the direction of the specimen into the collection container while reducing the likelihood that the specimen will escape.

Abstract: A mechanically driven brailer for fish from the bunt of a net includes a handle, a brailer hoop, and brail net attached to the hoop. The brailer hoop is hinged to the handle such that it maintains a coplanar relationship with the handle as both are driven downward into the fish. Release of a latch means allows the hoop to change positions relative to the handle so that the volume of the bunt swept by the hoop is maximized.

Abstract: A multi-jointed, artificial fishing worm (A) is disclosed which includes a buoyant head (B) and a beaded worm body (C) having a major length and consisting of a series of spherical beads (18) threaded upon a flexible fishing line (16). The beads are threaded loosely on the fishing line to provide a prescribed spacing (30) and a flexible joint (26) about which worm body (C) flexes in all directions to simulate the natural motion of a worm upon retrieval of the artificial lure. A weight (D) threaded onto the fishing line and about the middle of worm body (C) provides an unusual undulating motion to worm body sections (22 and 24) defined on either side of weight (D). The amount of weight (D) may be prescribed in order to change artificial fishing worm (A) from a top water lure to a lure which may be fished at desired depths below the surface of the water.

Abstract: A top guide for a fishing rod is provided which includes a line guide ring for guiding a fishing line and a mounting portion to be mounted to the tip of the fishing rod. The line guide ring and mounting portion are connected by a connector having an elastically deformable portion which buffers an impact applied axially to the line guide ring when the fishing line is wound onto a spool of a fishing reel.

Abstract: A slip bobber for a fishing line includes a pair of separable parts that abut on each other at respective transverse mating surfaces to form a buoyant body. The mating surface of one of the parts has a diametral groove dimensioned for slidable reception of a fishing line. An externally-threaded post projects outwardly from this surface and has a longitudinal line-receiving slot extending transversely through the post and in register with the groove. The mating surface of the other part includes an opening in register with the post and dimensioned for receiving the post in threaded engagement for bringing the parts into abutting engagement. A resilient flexible wall preferably provides the latter mating surface and is stressed to enhance engagement and resist separation of the parts.

Abstract: A fishing sinker to be used as either a sliding sinker or a non-sliding sinker comprised of a body 20 with flatted side supporting two end tabs 22 defining a through hole and a centered element 26 integrated with an intermediate portion 28 in a way to define an open slot 30 and two transverse slots 34. The end tabs are movable and open to the opposite side from the main slot thus providing a sine wave path for the line to be threaded. Once in place the line 36 follows a straight path allowing the sinker to slide on the line. The tabs are then pressed against the body thus securing the line within the through hole. A looping of the line around the intermediate portion 28 may be used to fix the line frictionally to the sinker. Again the line is threaded under the tabs to complete the mounting. The tabs are again set so as to secure the line.

Abstract: A fishing attracting pellet adapted to be interconnectable to either a continuous length of fishing line or at the end thereof. The pellet is manufactured of either a solidified or plastic, deformable, fish attractant material which is soluble and slowly desolvable in water or of a non-soluble, porous material which will absorb and become impregnated with fish attractant pastes and liquids for later dispersion in water. In one embodiment, a longitudinal aperture is disposed through the pellet to receive the fishing line passed therethrough. The pellet may also include a fish hook whose shank is embedded therein, or a lenght of wire similarly embedded for interconnection to the fishing line and other fishing lures. The invention may further include laterally extending structure for enhanced disbursement of the disolved fish attractant material.

Abstract: An apparatus for operating a jig from a fishing boat is provided in which the jig is raised to and lowered from the fishing boat by a cable on a motor operated reel. A tub on the jig by a fish will reverse the motor and activated an indicator light to show that the fish is caught.