Abstract: A gun barrel bore cleaner having a hollow rod inserted a one end into a fluid receptacle and the other end of the hollow rod bearing an attached brush. Gun barrel cleaning fluid can travel from the fluid receptacle and through the hollow rod to exit from the hollow rod near the brush attachment.

Abstract: An improved collapsible sectional rod for cleaning firearms is provided. The cleaning rod includes a plurality of hollow tubular elongated sections which are preferably metallic and of substantially equal lengths. Each section includes a tapered end and a socket end configured so as to selectively receive a corresponding tapered end of an adjacently disposed elongated section. The collapsible rod further includes an elongated tubular handle having an internal volume and a plurality of internal threads. Preferably, the handle has a knurled outer surface. The collapsible rod further includes an elongated tubular tensioner having a substantially hollow internal volume. The tensioner includes an end that is substantially slidably disposed within the internal volume of the tubular handle. This slidably disposed end includes a threaded portion that is capable of selectively engaging the internal threads of the tubular handle.

Abstract: The invention is a self-propelled floating decoy for simulating the swimming characteristics of waterfowl. Propulsion in the water is produced by a sculling tail fin (25) which also causes a side to side rocking motion that simulates the back and head movement of a live duck paddling its feet. The decoy includes a flat base (11) with a shallow draft. The flat bottom of the base (10) is the lowest point in the water with no obstructions that would become entangled in congested water. An opening (11c)in the rear end extends through the base (11) so that an electric motor(16) driven propulsion system moves a tail fin (25) coupled to said propulsion system through the opening (11c). A decoy shell (9) representative of a water fowl is attached to the base (11). The tail fin (25) moves from side to side providing a motion to the decoy approximating the motion of a swimming water fowl.

Abstract: A device for scooping a dippable bait composition and applying the composition uniformly to a fishing lure includes a rigid handle having an attached sleeve of monolithic construction. The sleeve has a downwardly convergent conical shape configured to hold the bait composition, and has a slot that travels about 180 degrees around the sleeve, thereby allowing insertion of a fishing line securing a lure which is then treated merely by pulling it through the sleeve.

Abstract: A disk-shaped attachment mountable over the eye of the shank of a fishhook mounted to an artificial fly/lure body forms a water flow impact and sound generating surface which generates sound and irregular movements of the fly/lure during movement in the water. The disk-shaped attachment is preferably planar and includes an aperture for removable mounting over the eye of the shank of the fishhook. The disk-shaped attachment is preferably formed of a flexible material, with a transparent, flexible material being preferred.

Abstract: A Limited Resistance dive-action bait-navigating bobber for use on a fishing line, comprising a flat floatant material of an inverted tear-drop design with a small hole for attaching to a fisherman's fishing line, a weight of a proportionate size attached to the bottom of floatant material of an inverted tear-drop design to allow the flat floatant material of an inverted tear-drop design to float in a stable upright position in a body of water and dive and navigate a baited fisherman's fishing line to different depths in the water by the directional movement of the fishing line to the fisherman in an effort to catch fish.

Abstract: A bait station for attracting and killing insects with a nithiazine-type insecticide is constructed in a substantially flat configuration, with the insecticide formulated as a solid coating on the surface of a solid sheet of moisture-free nonabsorptive material, the station further containing one or more ampoules of an attractant composition. The coated sheet and ampoules are held in a housing, with the ampoules in a compressible portion of the housing permitting them to be manually broken to discharge their contents on command, the housing containing appropriately positioned openings to both expose the insecticide surface and to permit release of the attractant vapors.

Abstract: A border edging landscaping device having a below-ground vertical anchoring barrier to inhibit vegetation growth with an above ground border comprised of box-like structures formed along the upper edge of the barrier. The length of the barrier is formed by interconnecting identically formed components with each component having a first end that operates as a receptacle for receipt of a circular shaped flange located along a second end of a similarly shaped device. Receptacle formation allows for placement in a straight line configuration or perpendicular positioning to form borders for landscaping. The box-like structures may assimilate a brick and are formed in various colors providing an aesthetically pleasing border edging device. A beveled and serrated edge allows forceful insertion of the device.

Abstract: A window stay assembly for fitment between a window frame member and a window sash member and having two preferably elongate window stays extending directly or indirectly between the window frame member and the window sash member. Those ends pivotably mounted preferably through a mounting plate to preferably the window frame member directly or indirectly interengaged by direct or indirect gearing so that the movement of one gives rise to some predetermined proportional or identical movement of the other. The distal ends of the window stays are themselves pivotably mounted directly or indirectly to the window sash member with at least on of the pivotal mounts being through a friction slide mechanism. The arrangement enables a reproducible opening of a window from its frame using a thin window stay assembly.

Abstract: A rear-mounted modular sliding window assembly in a motor vehicle has a glazing pane, typically a slider subassembly incorporating a vertically mounted transparent pane, which is slidably mounted in a circumferential frame. The slider pane is mounted for sliding laterally back and forth between an open position and a closed position. A drive subassembly comprises a hand-operable drive unit for moving the sliding pane back and forth between the open and closed positions, having a drive drum and a handle secured to the drive drum and mounted remotely in the vehicle passenger compartment. The drive subassembly further comprises a mechanism for operatively connecting the handle to the sliding pane, for example, a drive cable mounted in the roof above a roof liner.

Abstract: A sealing structure for sealing an inner side of a door glass in a door of an automobile includes a door trim having a downwardly extending trim flange facing toward the door glass; an inner door panel disposed adjacent the door trim with a clearance therebetween, the inner door panel having a downwardly extending panel flange facing the trim flange; an inner weather strip attached to the trim flange to form a seal between the door glass and the door trim; and an air sealing portion protruding from a lower edge of the inner weather strip. At least a part of the air sealing portion contacts the downwardly extending panel flange to shut-off or reduce air flow through the clearance.

Abstract: A temporary cover for excavations comprising a platform having a lowermost surface for contact with the ground surrounding the excavation and an uppermost surface and means attached to the platform for securing the platform to a below ground anchor point.

Abstract: A reversible wall mounting plate adapted for mounting to a surface of stepped siding comprising two pieces, a frame and a face portion. The frame, which is symmetrical about an axis, has a continuous wall with opposite first and second free-edge surfaces. Both free-edge surfaces are configured in a stepped fashion and have at least two portions of convex curvature. The convex portions of the first free-edge surface have different dimensions from the convex portions of the second free-edge surface in order to accommodate differently sized siding. The face portion includes a front wall with a peripheral wall extending therefrom; the face portion and frame have cooperating mating elements permitting the face portion to be releasably attached to the frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a building structure within which a setting is maintained which allows restaurant patrons to enjoy dining out while allowing primarily children accompanying adult patrons the opportunity of playing in an adjacent amusement area without disturbing the adult patrons. The adult patrons, however, can view the children and any other amusement area patrons, allowing monitoring of the children's activity while simultaneously enjoying the view of the children at play and enjoying their meal. Preferably sound proofing is disposed between the two areas. Additionally, other areas, such as an exercise area, a play area, a coffee shop, gift shop, art projection area and the like can be contained within the building structure.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus and system provides for two or more interacting screens that have elements such as shelves, tables, desks, lamps, lights, beds, sinks, ranges or drawers stored within the appropriate screen, when not in use, and in most instances suspended from the appropriate screen or screens, when in use. The screens and most of the elements interrelate when in a fully set up configuration. The screens with elements in the stored configuration may be moved against a wall, into a space in the wall or into a closet. The screens with elements in a set up configuration are stabilized by interacting hinges, locks and stabilization legs. The screens are also interconnected with conduits to permit utility, electrical, water and communications connections to be available at the appropriate screen. The system provides a quickly and easily set up and stored environment for use as a work, play, privacy or sleep area. Some of the elements are designed to be free standing when in use.

Abstract: A plastic power pole system has a pole, a syncline support member secured to the upper portion of the pole, and a horizontal support member secured to both the pole and the syncline support member. The horizontal support member supports a plurality of conventional insulators which project vertically upward. The pole further includes a number of knockout members, the knockout members removable to form apertures for receiving a fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus allows for the alignment of objects with respect to one another. With a base element having an upper extendable member positioned upon and movable relative to the base. Recesses are provided on either end of the base and extendable member which allow for the apparatus to hold objects in alignment with respect to one another. The apparatus may be used to align door jambs and window frames when installing portals within a wall structure. Fasteners may be loosened to allow for relative movement between the base and extendable member. When the proper length is attained the fasteners are tightened allowing the apparatus to hold the aligned objects until the objects are set in place within the final construction.

Abstract: Ground anchors of the type which are attached to cables and rods and driven into the ground and tilted transversely by tensioning the cable. A ground anchor comprising a body portion having a generally triangular cross-section extending substantially along its length having generally concave sides and a continuous convex lower surface from one edge of the body portion where the sides and lower surface meet to an opposite edge.

Abstract: A seismic damping system for a building structure, comprises a foundation for supporting a structure, a fixed anchor disposed in an accessible position centrally of the foundation, and damping members connected between the foundation and the anchor for damping seismic movement of the foundation.

Abstract: A drainage device for use under a floor in a structure including the floor, a foundation wall, a footing located below the foundation wall and a drain. The drainage device is constructed for placement on the footing adjacent to the foundation wall prior to installation of the floor to permit water to flow along the footing under the floor to the drain. The drainage device includes a wall member and spaced apart feet depending from the wall member. The feet are engageable with the footing at spaced apart locations for vertically spacing the wall member from the footing. The feet define fluid flow channels for water seeping from between the foundation wall and the footing and allow water to flow freely underneath the floor and along the footing toward the drain.

Abstract: A family of non-convex and convex tiles which can be tiled together to fill a planar surface in a periodic or non-periodic manner. The tiles are derived from planar space frames composed of a plurality of regular p-sided polygonal nodes coupled by a plurality of struts. p is any odd number greater than three and an even number greater than six. The nodes and struts, along with the areas bounded by them, make up a tiling system. In addition, the lines joining the along the center lines of the struts define a large family of convex and non-convex tiles. The convex tiles include zonogons, and the non-convex tiles include tiles with one or more concave vertices including singly-concave, bi-concave (doubly-concave), multiply-concave and S-shaped tiles. The tiles can be converted to 3-dimensional space-filling blocks. When these blocks are hollow and inter-connected, architectural environments are possible.

Abstract: Durable, high strength entry systems and methods for their manufacture are provided. The entry systems are formed by assembling profiles produced by extruding and then machining and/or molding a composite material. The profiles are formed in a preferred embodiment by extruding a cellulose composite material to produce an extrusion which preferably contains hollow sections which reduce the weight and cost of the material. The extruded composite can be machined and/or molded after the extrusion process to provide means for securing the profiles to each other or to glass and panel inserts. Entry systems, such as sidelights, transoms and exterior doors, can be produced from the assembled profiles which are durable and strong and therefore resist corrosion, denting and decay. The entry systems can be produced from low cost wood substitutes and provide the appearance of real wood. The entry systems can be readily treated with paint or other finishing materials to provide the desired exterior finish.

Abstract: Wall siding for installation on the walls of a structure comprising a plurality of panels, each comprising a nailing hem, a flange member, upper and lower declinations being substantially planar and extending downwardly and slightly outwardly from the nailing hem, and a downwardly opening U-shaped channel formed between and interconnecting the flange member and the upper declination. Upper and lower shoulders extend inwardly and substantially horizontally from lower edges of the upper and lower shoulders, respectively. A lip extends upwardly and curves slightly outwardly from an innermost edge of the lower shoulder. An inverted U-shaped projection extends substantially along the length of the upper shoulder and a slot extends from a vertical edge of the siding panel along a portion of the upper shoulder.

Abstract: An underground construction has: a circumference wall forming therein a cone shaped space; plural support members located at the circumference of the cone shaped space at vertically the same height; floor construction bodies each having plural bed beams and a floor portion, the ends of the bed beams being supported by the support members, and the floor portions being disposed in the middle of the cone shaped space at a fixed interval from the circumference wall.No pillars for supporting the floors are needed, thereby leaving a maximum clear space on the floors for use.

Abstract: A loading dock including a dock wall having a dock opening, and an engaging member (e.g., a resilient head pad) positioned adjacent to the dock opening. The engaging member is mounted for vertical movement relative to the dock wall, and the engaging member includes a front face adapted to engage a back of a vehicle to accommodate relative vertical movement between the back of the vehicle and the dock wall. A base member is secured to the loading dock, and the engaging member is vertically movably mounted to the base member. A urethane coating between the engaging member and base member provides a low friction interface therebetween. The engaging member is interconnected with the base member via a tether member that is formed from an extension of a cover on the engaging member.

Abstract: A door frame guard comprising, in accordance with an apparatus of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of interface members and a linking member flexibly connected to the plurality of interface members. Each interface member of the plurality of interface members is sized interface appropriately with a respective surface of a door frame without extending into door frame corners or about door frame edges. Adjacent interface members define gaps which extend between a top edge and a bottom edge of the door frame guard in a direction substantially parallel to side edges of the door frame guard. The gaps and linking member enable adjacent interface members to rotate relative to one another and relative to the other interface members.

Abstract: Construction member panels have an array of engaging elements and cooperating receiving spaces, such as dovetails and dovetail shaped keyways. The engaging elements are relatively closely spaced such that a pair of such panels can be meshed together, and will be locked against motion in two directions. The construction member panels can be used alone, with one planar member being fixed to a support and the other to an item to be supported, or they can be connected to each other to form units, such as L-shaped units, U-shaped units, or rectangular parallelepiped boxes. Shapes other than dovetails can also be used.Specially located engaging elements along the length of construction members, or the sides of the units made therefrom allow mated construction members to be translated relative to each other as desired, even if one construction member is mated with and bridges across two facing construction members, thus exhibiting translational symmetry.

Abstract: A cementitious structural member has a high volume of encapsulated captive air and has an unusually high compressive and shear strength.

Abstract: A deck fastening system includes an underdeck elongated fastening clip. Such clip is in the form of an elongated metallic sheet of a predetermined width. The clip has a profile defined by a fastening flange, and a depending facia projecting at right angles to the fastening flange from the leading edge thereof, which terminates in an intersecting valley. An angularly upwardly-extending track projects from the intersecting valley at the lower end of the depending facia. A washer flange extends outwardly from the leading edge of the angularly-upwardly-extending track.

Abstract: The damped structural member includes a structural member and granular material in intimate contact with the member. In one embodiment the granular material is lightweight and has a bulk specific gravity of less than 1.5. When low weight is important, the granular material has a bulk specific gravity of less than or equal to one. The particles of the granular material are also in intimate contact with one another. The granular material may be substantially non-viscoelastic. Preferred granular material is low density polyethylene and glass microspheres. The granular material fills hollow structural members or is placed into intimate contact with open structural members. The lightweight fill effectively damps vibrational modes without excessively increasing the weight of the structural member.

Abstract: A frame member for a switchgear cabinet frame, designed as an inwardly open hollow section having two perpendicular sides that form outer sides of the frame. An easily constructed frame member combines features that provide a simple solution to meeting many requirements of a switchgear cabinet frame.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the installation of roofing material. The method of installing roofing material of the present invention requires less manpower and consumes less time. Tabs are affixed to the outside of the roofing material which fold back to allow insertion of a fastener. The ends of the roofing material are first fastened to the roof or parapet to be covered. The intervening portion of the roofing material is then fastened. The tabs affixed to the outside of the roofing material cover the fasteners and can be sealed shut to waterproof the roofing material.

Abstract: A case sealing system utilizes a parallel link mechanism with a built-in locking positioning system to support a case sealer such as a taper, gluer or stapler or the like at a selected height above a support table whereby the height of the sealer above the table may be readily adjusted to accommodate different height packages. Preferably, the system will also include a pair of easily adjusted side guides that are moveable to positions to center different width packages relative to the centre line of the sealer so that the equipment may be quickly and accurately be positioned to accommodate different sized packages.

Abstract: The unit for forming groups of cigarettes has at least one substantially U-shaped pocket designed to receive in succession at least two layers of cigarettes, in which the cigarettes are parallel with a longitudinal axis of the pocket, the two layers being arranged one above the other to define a respective group; the unit having at least one holding element and, if the group has at least one gap, the unit having at least one dummy positioned parallel with the axis, both being mobile, under the thrust of an actuator, between a home position and an operating position, in which the element and the dummy are positioned respectively outside and inside the pocket, to respectively lock the group of cigarettes within the pocket, and to compensate the gap.

Abstract: An anvil system including a plurality of anvils having an interconnected cooling system. Each of the anvils has a means for acoustically insulating the anvil body from ultrasonic energy which originates from a ultrasonic horn. The insulation means may be a airspace slot essentially separating the vibrating portion of the anvil from the anvil body. The anvil may also have an adjustable sealing pattern which allows for facilitated exchange of sealing patterns. The anvil may also have a plurality of projecting pads which reduces damage to the ultrasonic sealing equipment and to the object to be sealed.

Abstract: A method of wrapping an object with a substantially inelastic wrapper, such as paper, while keeping the object in rotation about its upright axis. The wrapping material is wider than the height of the object. Wrapping is initiated by locking a portion of the wrapper material against the top end of the object. As the object is rotated, the wrapping material is pressed around the vertical sides of the object. After the object sides are wrapped, the remaining portion of the web material which extends above the top end of the object is pressed downwardly against the top end of the object.

Abstract: A method for forming a decorative cover about a floral grouping from a sheet of optical effect material having at least one hologram such that the hologram is visible and constitutes at least a portion of the decor of the decorative cover. The sheet of optical effect material may include printed matter and/or embossed pattern to provide at least a portion of the decor of the decorative cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process ad device for packing pressed bales of cut or stranded textile fibers in a bale press with one or more elastic packing blanks which are wrapped and secured around the bales. The packing blanks are overlapped and bonded together at the contact point adhesively or by welding. Use is made for this purpose of multi-layer packing blanks with a retaining structure and, at least locally, a weldable and/or adhesive coating, the coatings of the packing blanks being brought into mutual contact. Bonding is achieved by pressure and/or heat.

Abstract: A method of compacting a bill from a flat state into a pleated and wound state for position the bill in a cavity of an associated closure includes providing a bill in a substantially flat state and pleating the bill in a first direction to provide a series of substantially similar pleats. The pleated bill is compacted to set the pleats therein and at least partially wound into a generally circular configuration. The wound bill is positioned within the cavity of the associated closure. An apparatus for compacting and winding the bill and positioning the bill in the closure cavity includes a pleating station for pleating the bill in a predetermined configuration and a compacting station for compacting the pleated bill into a compacted state. The apparatus further includes a winding station having a winding member adapted to engage the compacted bill and to wind the bill into a generally circular orientation.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method and apparatus for wrapping an article, wherein a metal foil is pleated and then formed in to a dished shape such that the pleats unfold, and then an article is placed within this dished shape.

Abstract: A method of shipping a burial casket in a knocked-down configuration and subsequently assembling the casket at its point of destination comprises the steps of providing a kit of disassembled casket components assemblable into a casket having a shell and a cap, packing the kit of components into shipping container, shipping the packaged casket kit to a destination point, removing the kit from the container and assembling the casket from the kit utilizing at least a portion of the shipping container as an interior component of the casket. A casket comprises a shell and cap assembled from a kit shipped in knocked-down configuration, a body support structure positioned in the shell for supporting a body and a floor for the casket upon which to support the body support structure in the shell. The body support structure is formed from the bottom of an elongated, shallow, generally rectangular shipping carton in which the casket kit is shipped. The floor is formed from the top of the carton.

Abstract: A method of continuously feeding wrapping elements in sheet form to a continuously-rotating input roller of a wrapping machine, whereby each element is withdrawn from the output of a feedbox by a curved gripping member rolled onto the element at the output of the feedbox, is fed along a given path by moving the gripping member continuously along the path, and is released onto the conveying surface of the input roller by rolling the gripping member on the surface of the roller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process and an apparatus for assembly-packaging pellet-like articles in units of a predetermined, characterized in that a pellet-like articles group is ejected toward a packaging film locating at a stand-by position to be gripped together with the packaging film half-wrapped around the pellet-like article group by an article holding means; overlapping edges of the packaging film gripped by the article holding means are put together and preheat-seated, followed by sealing thereof to form a sealed rib; the sealed rib is folded down along the barrel of the pellet-like article group and heat-sealed; each open end portion of the tubular packaging film is gussetted and partially sealed; the gussetted and partially sealed portions are sealed fully to form sealed tabs, and the unnecessary portions of the tabs are cut off; and the sealed tabs are folded down along end faces of the assembled pellet-like article group and heat-seated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cartoning machine in which box-like (i.e., generally rectangular) contents with a carton positioned therearound are fed, and when the box-like contents with the carton have passed a pivotable face of a conveyance pocket positioned on the most upstream side in the conveyance direction, a fold-down piece operates to fold down an upper body flap of the carton. After this operation, the pivotable face is raised from a lower position to fold up a lower body flap, whereby the lower body flap is overlapped on the outside of the upper body flap to complete the body folding of the carton. Thereafter, a plurality of conveyance pockets are conveyed simultaneously by intermittent operation of endless flexible members, whereby side flaps of each carton, which has gone through the body flap folding operation, are folded in successively to complete the cartoning.

Abstract: Method of and apparatus for cutting and heat sealing a film with a smooth seam which extends substantially the transverse width of a wrapped package utilizes a mechanism having a cool clamping portion and a hot sealing portion which are sequentially actuated. The clamping portion, with segments upstream and downstream of a sealing position, is activated to firmly hold the film against a base plate. The sealing portion is located between the upstream and downstream segments of the clamping portion. The heated sealing portion is brought into contact with the film as a cutting member cuts the film. The sealing head is retracted as the clamping portion holds the film to allow longitudinal film shrinkage and prevent transverse film shrinkage of the film. The clamping portion separates and the next package in a succession of film-enclosed packages is moved downstream of the sealing position.

Abstract: Device for the distribution of bulk articles, comprising a supporting structure (1), to which there is fastened a conveyor (6), and a stock container (11) having a discharge opening (25) which can be closed off by a slide valve (13), the stock container (11) being disposed exchangeably on the supporting structure (1) above the conveyor (6), and the conveyor (6) being able to be drive so as to transport bulk articles, leaving the stock container (11) along the discharge opening (25), and drop them into a packaging. Use of a device for the distribution of bulk articles as an apparatus in the sale of bulk articles in a shop.

Abstract: A wedge for selecting articles to group on a cartoning machine where a wedge face that reacts infeed pressure has an outwardly curved surface. The curved face greatly reduces damage from infeed pressure to thin-walled cylindrical articles, such as beverage cans. In the preferred embodiment, the selector wedge is designed to attach to a flight bar on a selecting system of the cartoning machine. It has a recess to accept an end of a flight bar and holes through it for bolting the wedge to the flight bar.

Abstract: An arrangement for an endless belt includes an endless belt having an inside adapted to be driven by a transport wheel and an outside. Elastic fingers are attached to the outside of the endless belt. The elastic fingers are substantially evenly spaced from one another. Each elastic finger has a free end and another end that constitutes a fastening point to the endless belt. Each elastic finger has a curved shape between the free end and the fastening point and presents a clamping region between the free end and the fastening point.

Abstract: A density control cable is provided on an agricultural bagging machine for engagement with the material being bagged as the material is forced past the density control means into the bag being filled with agricultural material. A beveled press plate is provided on the bagging machine frame rearwardly of the rotor on the bagging machine for forcing the agricultural material upwardly, rearwardly and outwardly as the material passes thereby. A hydraulic cylinder is operatively connected to the density control cable to enable the width of the loop of the cable to be selectively varied.

Abstract: A device for correcting the gait of a bad gaited horse comprises soft flexible tubing with a strap routed therethrough. The tubing is placed in the armpits between the horse's body and the tops of the forelegs causing the horse to turn the knees of its forelegs slightly outwardly and thereby reduce a knock kneed or toes out condition. The strap has loops with buckles at the ends to adjustably connect with the shafts of a sulky. Shock cords provide tension between the loops and strap at the ends. Safety straps also connect the strap in the tubing with the loops and buckles at the ends. A chest strap with a buckle connects the strap and tubing across the chest of the horse. The device is placed around the neck of the horse and is buckled across the chest. The ends of the device are brought under the body between the front legs and snugged up by fastening the ends to the sulky shafts. With proper adjustment the tubing is positioned in the horse's armpits. The method of installing the device is also disclosed.