Abstract: The firearm and munitions kit is a cartridge and a barrel insert for a firearm adapted to fire munitions comprising a 223 round. The cartridge has an axis, a neck, a shoulder, a body, an extraction groove, and a slight frustoconical shape extending axially from the widest body diameter to the beginning of the shoulder. The barrel insert is appropriately chambered and provided for operability with the cartridge and round. A chamber of the barrel insert has an axis, a neck bore, a shoulder bore, and a body bore. The shoulder and the shoulder bore are formed at an angle of approximately 29°, ±0.5° with respect to the axis of the chamber. Upon firing a firearm equipped with the barrel insert and munitions of the present invention, the round is capable of reaching a minimum velocity of greater than 2,000 fps.

Abstract: An apparatus and a system for a stabilization device are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are vehicle-mounted, collapsible systems for securing, supporting or resting a firearm. A representative embodiment includes a firearm rest, a vertical member and a horizontal member. The horizontal member is connectable to a vehicle hitch. The vertical member firearm rest are collapsible into a substantially parallel configuration relative to the horizontal member.

Abstract: A catcher, in combination with a firearm having an ejection port, for receiving and retaining expended magnetically attracted shell casings through the ejection port as the firearm is discharged. The catcher includes a hollow housing having a plurality of rigid walls, and retainers. One of the walls has an opening in communication with the ejection port when the catcher is mounted to the firearm for receiving the shell casings. At least one of the other walls includes a plurality of deflectors and each of the deflectors has a front face that is slanted away from the opening such that the deflectors are capable of deflecting the shell casings away from the opening and a rear face that is perpendicular to the planar surface of the housing or slanted away from the opening.

Abstract: A weapon sight can be mounted on a weapon.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for automated jigging of a fishing pole. The apparatus includes: a base connecting to a support surface, an arm pivotally connected to the base at a first connection area, a fishing pole engaging element pivotally connected to the arm at a second connection area and at an operator selected and operator modifiable angle, an assembly for selectively pivoting the arm around the first connection area with the base, an assembly for selectively and adjustably controlling a minimum elevation occupied by the second connection area. The apparatus may further include: an assembly for automatically disengaging the assembly for selectively pivoting the arm responsive to a downward force upon the fishing pole and an assembly for jerking a line portion of the fishing pole upward responsive to a downward force exerted by a fish upon the fishing pole.

Abstract: An in-line fishing weight holder is disclosed, which has a first free end coupled with a line engaging curvature. The fishing weight holder carries a weight of desired amount. In use, the angler attaches the in-line fishing weight holder to the fishing line by means of a hitch, which can be easily detached by merely slipping the hitch over the first free end of the in-line fishing weight holder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable fishing float and a method of manufacturing an adjustable fishing float. The adjustable fishing float includes a float, a cap containing a collet, wherein the cap is rotatably connected to a base, and rotating the cap urges the collet against a neck region of the base, thus causing the collet to squeeze a fishing line passing through the fishing float.

Abstract: A float attaches to a line to be used with a rod to fish. A first end of the float has a slot for attaching the float to the line. The first end and the slot of the float have a pliable substance. The slot may be filled and/or may be covered with the pliable substance which may be cured. The line inserts into the slot to remove a first portion of the pliable substance from the slot. A second portion of the pliable substance remains in the slot and/or causes a friction on the line in the slot. The friction of the pliable substance holds and/or retains the line within the slot of the float. The float is attached to the line in the slot by the second portion of the pliable substance. The slot and the pliable substance allow the float to move along the line while the float is attached to the line.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for mosquitoes and other “biting” insects to lay eggs which become trapped before maturing into adults. The trap comprises a reservoir filled with water and divided into two chambers 24 & 26. One chamber 24 is open to the outside at the surface to allow an accessible breeding area. The other chamber 26 is enclosed. Immature mosquitoes fall or are flushed from the open chamber 24 to the enclosed chamber 26, guided along the way by the sloping bottoms of the chambers 20 & 14. A screen, small holes, or similarly restricted exit 40 between the enclosed chamber 26 and the outside chamber 24 allows excess water to escape while retaining most or all of the trapped mosquitoes.

Abstract: A disposable or reusable insect trap having an inner surface and an outer surface, the trap having a light source on said inner surface and an adhesive on said outer surface for adhering insects thereon.

Abstract: An ant exterminating apparatus operates to exterminate an ant colony using a energy producing element secured within a housing. The ant exterminating apparatus further includes a cover that is pivotally attached to a base. The cover is pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and an energy producing element is affixed to the cover to quickly generate radiation or heat energy between the cover and the base upon command of either the user or a conventional timing device. Bait is placed within the housing to attract the worker ants, and the energy producing element is activated periodically. The energy producing element will raise the body temperature of the ants such that the ants will die while feeding on the bait or soon thereafter, thereby destroying the colony.

Abstract: A nit picking device and method for mechanically stripping nits, eggs, and lice from human hair. The device includes a pair of cooperating tongs each of which is elongated and joined at one end to the juxtaposed end portion of the cooperating tong. The opposite ends of the tong serve to carry an abrasive pad capable of stripping nits from nit laden human hair shafts. As the pads with human hair gripped there between are moved along the length of the hair, the nits are removed from the shafts and in one embodiment capture at least in part in the pads carried by tongs. In another embodiment, the tongs themselves are provided with an abrasive surface suitable for stripping nits as the tongs grip the hair and are moved along the length thereof.

Abstract: An invertebrate capturing device comprising a main body having an interior passage for connection with a vacuum source. The main body includes an invertebrate capturing opening and an invertebrate expulsion end for connection to a detachable container in which the invertebrates are captured. The detachable container is detached from the expulsion end, capped and thrown away with the captured invertebrate.

Abstract: Combinations, assemblies and methods for releasing candles and like objects to promptly flamelessly release a fragrance are disclosed, which utilize a heater disposed at least in part directly above the candle whereby heat is applied to the container.

Abstract: A candle for pouring includes a container including a bowl having a continuous wall surface, wherein the continuous wall surface includes a pour spout, a soy-based candle composition formed inside the container, and at least one wick extending from the soy-based candle composition. A candle for pouring may also include an attached base section and at least one attached handle.

Abstract: A fuels additive metallic salt composition effective in improving the operation of diesel engine particulate traps when added to a diesel fuel so as to provide 1-25 ppm metal in the fuel which comprises an oil soluble or oil dispersible overbased metal salt of an acidic organic compound, said salt composition containing 5-85 wt. % of a stoichiometric excess of metal over that required to neutralize the anionic portion of the salt, the metal being selected from the group consisting of Ca, Fe, Mg, Sr, Na, Ti, Zr, Mn, Zn and Ce.

Abstract: The present invention provides a diesel composition having an excellent ignitability despite inclusion of ethanol therein. The diesel composition includes a diesel base material, ethanol in a range from 5 to 30% by weight based on the total amount of the diesel base material, and ethyl nitrite or ethyl nitrate in a range from 0.5 to 7% by weight based on the total amount of the diesel base material. The content of the ethyl nitrite or ethyl nitrate falls within a range of 50% by weight or less of the content of the ethanol, and the ethyl nitrite or ethyl nitrate is derived from ethanol as a raw material.

Abstract: Carbonaceous materials are thermally upgraded in a pressurized steam environment to remove moisture and other byproducts. A variety of water/solid separation devices may be employed in a process vessel to maximize moisture removal from the upgraded charge. Heating media inlet nozzles and process chamber vents are strategically positioned at the process vessel wall to minimize short circuiting of heating media to vessel outlet vents and to continuously separate hot water removed from the charge and condensed steam, such that the upgraded material removed from the process vessel is not discharged with accompanying free moisture. After upgrading, the charge may be rehydrated to improve its stability during shipping and storage.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying and distributing a solid, pliable material to a surface comprising an applicator housing unit having at least one open end and an integrated wax comb applicator cap releaseably attached to the at least one open end of the applicator housing unit. The integrated comb has at least one portion adapted for manipulating and distributing the material on the surface, while the housing unit can have a mechanism to advance and retract the material. The housing unit and the cap can also be connected by a string, leash, or other similar device. In another embodiment of the apparatus, the wax comb is integrated into the applicator housing, while in another embodiment one portion of the comb is integrated into applicator housing, while the other portion of the comb is integrated into the applicator cap. In still another embodiment, the comb is integrated on a cylinder that is coaxially and slidably positioned around the housing and can be advanced and retracted as needed.

Abstract: A method for eliminating the fungicidal activity that is inherent in bacterial solutions used as ice nucleating agents is described and involves raising the pH of ice nucleating bacteria solutions.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for repairing, regrassing or establishing a green, which method comprises incorporating in or applying at the soil surface of the green to be repaired, regrassed or established a flowable primed grass seed which displays physiological activity. The invention also relates to the use of primed grass seed to repair, regrass or establish a green which grass seed displays physiological activity. Further, the invention provides a flowable primed grass seed displaying physiological activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a culture medium on which plants can be grown. This method is characterised by a) mixing I: a particulate base material, chosen from at least one of organic and inorganic materials, with II: a thermoplastic biologically degradable binding agent, b) heating at least the binding agent in order to at least partly fluidise it, c) cooling the mixture so as to substantially solidify the binding agent and whereby at least a part of the base material becomes bonded by means of the binding agent. The method according to the invention provides an environmentally safe and plant-friendly culture medium that is biologically degradable and retains its shape well.

Abstract: To provide a plant cultivating substrate which satisfies e.g. the water absorptivity required for plant cultivation, shape retentivity and flexibility and a method of manufacture thereof. In the plant cultivating substrate and the method of its manufacture, at least water-retentive filling material, water, urethane prepolymer and polyol are reacted with each other.

Abstract: A flower pot assembly including at least one axle and two wheels near a lower region of a pot-shaped element. The axle is located from the bottom of the pot by a distance greater than the radius of the wheels such that the wheels are not in contact with the surface on which the assembly rests. Tipping of the flowerpot assembly brings the wheels into contact with the surface, and further tipping frees the bottom of the pot from contact with the surface. In this attitude, the assembly may be readily wheeled to a new location. A vertical handle, preferably detachable, is attached to a side above the axle to facilitate tipping and moving. The element may be cylindrical, conical, rectangular, or any other convenient shape. Preferably, the element is tapered to facilitate stacking of pots without wheels for shipping and storage.

Abstract: A flexible sleeve for containing a pot and/or floral grouping and/or growing or retaining medium. The flexible sleeve has a body and a decorative flap. The body has an outer peripheral surface, an inner peripheral surface and a skirt. The decorative flap is connected to the inner peripheral surface of the body, preferably near the skirt. The decorative flap is adapted to be positioned in: a storage position extending downward, a receiving position extending upward, and a deployed position extending substantially inwardly from the inner peripheral surface of the body when the body is in an open configuration. The decorative flap can be a sheet, or may be folded or slitted. Water or other chemicals my be impregnated into the decorative flap to aid in the maintenance of the floral grouping or growing medium. The decorative flap may also be used to secure the sleeve about the pot and/or floral grouping and/or growing or retaining medium.

Abstract: An integrated fuel humidifier assembly (200) is provided and includes a water evaporator (6), a fuel heater (67), and a fuel/steam mixer (8) connected to both the water evaporator (6) to receive steam therefrom and the fuel heater (67) to receive heated fuel therefrom air inlet stream using heat from a fuel cell stack anode exhaust stream.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new and improved process and apparatus for the production of high purity hydrogen by steam reforming. The apparatus is an integrated flameless distributed combustion-membrane steam reforming (FDC-MSR) or reactor for steam reforming of a vaporizable hydrocarbon to produce H2 and CO2, with minimal CO, and minimal CO in the H2 stream. The flameless distributed combustion drives the steam reforming reaction which pro-vides great improvements in heat exchange efficiency and load following capabilities. The reactor may contain multiple flameless distributed combustion chambers and multiple hydrogen-selective, hydrogen-permeable, membrane tubes. The feed and reaction gases may flow through the reactor either radially or axially. A further embodiment of the invention involves producing high purity hydrogen by dehydrogenation using an integrated FDC-membrane de-hydrogenation reactor.

Abstract: A covering formed for an arched window comprising at least one slat having two opposite ends connected to said arched window for pivotable rotational movement thereabouts

Abstract: A glass run mounted along an inner part of a door frame of a vehicle door to guide a window glass which moves up and down within the door frame. A main body portion of the glass run is provided with an exterior side wall, an interior side wall and a bottom wall, thereby formed into a shape having a substantially U-shaped cross section. An exterior seal lip and an interior seal lip are provided so as to extend into an inside of the substantially U-shaped cross section from distal portions of the exterior side wall and the interior side wall, respectively. The bottom wall has a bottom wall damping lip which is formed so as to be inclined inwardly from one of side end portions of an inner surface of the bottom wall. A space which is provided between an outer surface of the bottom wall portion and a door frame. A cushion material is provided in the space.

Abstract: This invention provides a removable staybar that is securely attached to the window frame and removed easily, with minimal effort after installation of the window, so that the full perimeter of the window frame can be opened and unobstructed for passage of bulky items therethrough. The staybar includes two opposing ends each having a groove and surrounding ramped inner faces. These grooves each pass over a web on a respective attachment member that is fixedly mounted to a side of the window frame. Each web on an attachment member supports a corresponding pair of ramped faces. The ramped faces of each attachment member are oriented so that, when each end of the staybar is moved onto a respective attachment member, the engaging ramped faces cause the ends of the staybar to be forcibly driven toward the adjacent inner-facing sides of the window frame for a tight, abutting fit between the frame faces and respective staybar ends.

Abstract: To polish polishing target surfaces of SiO2 insulating films or the like at a high rate without scratching the surface, the present invention provides an abrasive comprising a slurry comprising a medium and dispersed therein at least one of i) cerium oxide particles constituted of at least two crystallites and having crystal grain boundaries or having a bulk density of not higher than 6.5 g/cm3 and ii) abrasive grains having pores. Also provided are a method of polishing a target member and a process for producing a semiconductor device which make use of this abrasive.

Abstract: Gutter systems, including a gutter protector and/or a gutter protector support. The gutter protector may help to reduce or eliminate the introduction and/or accumulation of leaves, tree needles, and/or other debris in the gutter system.

Abstract: An assembly and device provides for automatically adding stability to a kiosk having carriage bearing equipment that is serviceable external to the inner portion of the kiosk by withdrawing the carriage. The carriage includes a pivoted stabilizer foot that is deployed responsive to the relative motion of withdrawing the carriage.

Abstract: A closure assembly for a greenhouse has a first piece connectable to the roof, and a second piece connectable to the wall. The first piece is connectable to the second piece to form a pivotable joint therebetween for forming a joint between the roof and the wall. A shading system extends between purlins mounted over roof rafters, and vent screens and vent operators are mounted below glazing bars extending over the purlins.

Abstract: “ROTATING SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS IN GENERAL”, the present patent of invention is described as a rotating system for buildings in general which, according to the characteristics thereof, provides the formation of a rotating system (1) in a proper and specific mechanical driving structure for the application in commercial and/or residential buildings (B) with two or more stories (A) or floors, in order to provide, in an extremely comfortable, practical and safe way, that each one of the floors (A) thereof rotates freely and independently in either direction, at any moment and for any number of turns directly by the residents' command and, having as a basis the incorporation of a fixed structure (2) in each one of the floors (A) as a support, a rotary platform (3) as a revolving element, a driving assembly (4) to impart movement, a control panel (5) to command the system, a sealing assembly (6) as a protection and an electrification assembly (7) to collect electric power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structure for the constructions of folding and unfolding buildings, for example, horse stables but not limited thereto, of the type comprising frames made from welded profiles and covered with panels or sheets which may comprise doors, windows or ventilators, the whole assembly being covered by a roof. The structure is characterized in comprising, after deployment and installation, a parallepiped volume with a rigid front facade (2) and rear facade (3) and two folding lateral walls. Each lateral wall (4, 5) comprises jointing means (19) on one central vertical joint axis (6) and on two secondary vertical joint axes (7 and 8) provided to either side of the central axis (6).

Abstract: A roof spoiler to protect a roof and house from hurricane wind. The spoiler can automatically extend in the event of wind pressure and can re-direct airflow away from the roof. When wind is no longer present, the spoiler can automatically retract to a retracted position.

Abstract: An anchor positioning assembly to position an anchor in a concrete casting frame having a first reinforcing member and a second reinforcing member. The anchor positioning assembly includes an anchor and a hook member. The anchor includes an first portion and a second portion, and the hook member includes a first end configured to couple to the first reinforcing member, a second end configured to couple to the second reinforcing member, and an intermediate section coupled to the second portion of the anchor.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a method for constructing, transporting and erecting buildings. The subject invention also relates to buildings which can be transported and erected at a desired site. Advantageously, a specific embodiment of the subject invention can be relocatable. The subject invention is advantageous in situations where an individual or group, such as a school system or construction company, needs temporary, portable buildings which can easily be constructed and broken down for transportation to a new site. In a specific embodiment, the subject method utilizes durable construction materials to comply with building codes and withstand the rigors of years of service in a variety of environmental conditions in addition to providing rapid construction and relocation benefits.

Abstract: An anchor for embedment into a concrete component, has a head via which load is applied to the anchor in use and an anchoring formation provided by at least one leg extending from the head and profiled along an edge thereof so as to lock into the surrounding concrete. The profile is formed by a series of longitudinally spaced formations each of generally saw-toothed shape with a leading edge of each formation inclining towards the head such that on application of a pulling load to the head the leg will lock tighter into the concrete with increasing load. In one form the anchor is a lifting anchor and having a pair of such legs extending from the head which is adapted for releasable engagement with lifting equipment, and the profile is formed along an inner edge of each of the legs. In an alternative form the anchor is a plate anchor in which the head of the anchor is formed by a plate and a set of such legs extends from each of two opposite sides of the plate transversely to the plane of the plate.

Abstract: A pedestal structure for raised access floors comprising: a supporting seat, a fixing seat and a socket set screw, wherein the supporting seat has on the top thereof a screw bolt which is connected on its bottom with a bottom seat, the bottom seat has a protruding portion having centrally a pivot hole, the bottom of the screw bolt is in a shape of “H” for the purpose of connecting into the pivot hole; while the fixing seat has a through hole for connecting by screwing with the screw bolt to raise the fixing seat; the screw bolt has on the top thereof a hexagonal adjusting hole for engaging therein a hexagonal wrench to adjust the height of the fixing seat relative to the supporting seat. The fixing seat is provided with a plurality of recessed portions for placing a raised access floor on and fixedly connecting with them. The socket set screw is connected by screwing into the through hole of the fixing seat; thereby the heights after screw connecting of the fixing seat and the supporting seat can be fixed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to develop for the construction method for strong resistance to the earthquake according to new architecture rationale which all construction for building should be founded on the platform to be moved in alignment with the movement of the earthquake eliminating any piles to drive into the earth to adhere and building materials to combine each other firmly, thus enabling to construct the buildings in lower costs and keep in sound condition from an architectural point of view.

Abstract: A landscape connector is adapted for coupling respective proximal ends of adjacent landscape timbers. The landscape connector includes spaced-apart opposing top and bottom walls and opposing side walls. The top and bottom walls define respective flat outside surfaces of the landscape connector. The side walls are formed with the top and bottom walls, and define respective outwardly bowed inside surfaces of the landscape connector. The top, bottom, and side walls cooperate to form a stable housing having first and second open ends adapted for receiving respective proximal ends of the adjacent landscape timbers.

Abstract: A portable, modular stairway system and device, wherein lightweight yet sturdy components provide a structurally sound modular stairway and landing structure, wherein interlocking components facilitate ease of assembly, and wherein disassembled components define a limited dimension and weight, thereby facilitating easy packaging, transport, and/or shipping.

Abstract: A support member for a sunroom or patio enclosure comprises a pair of interfitting elongated U-shaped channel members that are latched resiliently together to form a hollow rectangular tube. Side panels of a first channel member fit inside side panels of a second channel member and extend to a position immediately adjacent the back panel of the second channel member, so the side panels overlap and reinforce each other for a substantial portion of the width of the side panels. The channel members are latched together by a latch mechanism comprising slots in the front edges of the inner side panels of the first channel member that engage ridges positioned in the outer side panels immediately adjacent the back panel of the second channel member. The latch automatically engages when the two channel members are slid together and resists disengagement.

Abstract: The invention is relative to a roller shutter device (3) designed to close a window (1) or other opening, the shutter (3) having side edges (4) that are held in guide tracks (5) and which can be disengaged from their guide tracks (5), each of the guide tracks (5) having an access opening (6) in their upper part through which the corresponding edge (4) of the shutter (3), which may have become disengaged, can once again be engaged into the portion of the guide track considered located above this access opening (6) when the shutter (4) is being moved into its open position, control means (9, 10) being foreseen, at least up to a level located below the portion (12) of the abovementioned guide track, on either side of a plane extending in the longitudinal direction of the guide tracks (5) and passing through the latter, these means allowing the possible sway of the shutter (3) to be controlled at the point where these side edges (3) are engaged into said portion (12) of the guide track through the access opening

Abstract: A sash member for housing a glass unit for a window or door comprising a main body and a non-separable glazing member extruded together with said main body as a single unit. The glazing member moves between an unlocked position and a locked position relative to the main body. A hinge preferably connects the non-separable glazing member to the main body, so as to allow movement of the glazing member between the locked and unlocked positions.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing a corner bead to a doorway is provided. The apparatus may comprise a flange and an attachment base which are integrally connected to each other. The attachment base is securable to a doorframe such that upon securement, the flange and the doorframe form a receiving channel for receiving the corner bead therein. Such configuration maintains the structural integrity of the doorframe, maintains the length of the exposed edge of the doorframe and reduces cost to install the corner bead to the doorway.

Abstract: A mounting frame for mounting structures in buildings, which has a faceplate for concealing unsightly mounting points along the mounting frame. The faceplate is attached to a base of the mounting frame by means of magnetic coupling, which may include a magnet provided in either one of the base or the faceplate, and a complementary magnet or magnetic material attached to the other one of the base or the faceplate. In one aspect of the present invention, the mounting frame is structured to support shutters for windows.