Abstract: A surge irrigation system with one or more valve location units configured for location at a flood irrigation valve assembly. Each valve location unit has an elongate linkage with a rod configured to rotatably open and close a flood irrigation valve assembly with a powered actuator. A control unit is connected to the powered actuator and configured to wirelessly receive instructions to operate the powered actuator. Various embodiments also implement a base station to relay information and/or instructions between valve location units and a user. A user may control the system through, for example, a mobile device interface. Embodiments of the invention may also include moisture sensors configured to provide feedback to the system. A method of using the surge irrigation system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mechanism embodying a shock absorber, gas spring, mechanical spring or other dampening device connected between slidably connected structural components of a firearm constitutes the basis of the firearm recoil reduction mechanism claimed in this application. The slidably connected structural components may be the firearm barrel, chamber, frame, action or stock. Discharge recoil force reduction is accomplished by connecting slidably connected structural components via a dampening device such as a gas spring/shock. As the relative motion between the slidably connected components progresses, the shock absorber/dampening device is activated resulting in energy adsorption, dispersion of the recoil over a longer time period, and attenuation of the total recoil force. The net recoil force is reduced as a result of the device.

Abstract: A mechanism embodying a shock absorber, gas spring, mechanical spring or other dampening device connected between slidably connected structural components of a firearm constitutes the basis of the firearm recoil reduction mechanism claimed in this application. The slidably connected structural components may be the firearm barrel, chamber, frame, action or stock. Discharge recoil force reduction is accomplished by connecting slidably connected structural components via a dampening device such as a gas spring/shock. As the relative motion between the slidably connected components progresses, the shock absorber/dampening device is activated resulting in energy adsorption, dispersion of the recoil over a longer time period, and attenuation of the total recoil force. The net recoil force is reduced as a result of the device.

Abstract: An amusement ride for providing vertical movement of a passenger is disclosed. Typically, a support tower having a vertical movement mechanism defining a vertical movement path is present. The carriage is typically coupled to the movement mechanism for providing travel along the vertical movement path. Connected to the carriage is a support structure which extends radially from the carriage for supporting passenger seats. The support structure can be a wall, a rigid post, or some other structure extending outwardly from the tower. In one embodiment, the seats can be positioned along the support structure such that a first seat is closer to the carriage than a second seat. The passenger seats can be positioned to face outwardly or toward other passenger seats. Additionally, the passenger seats can be coupled to the support structure along a support structure side, above the support structure, beneath the support structure, or any combination thereof.