Abstract: A foot support device where the first metatarsal is raised with respect to the second through fifth metatarsals with a substantially horizontal support surface, the foot support device further having an arch support portion, the first metatarsal support allowing for a proper foot and ankle alignment for bipedal motion as well as standing.

Abstract: A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location.

Abstract: An improved snow plow dolly having a low center of gravity for improved stability when supporting a snow plow, together with front and lateral support members to retain the snow plow in place during movement.

Abstract: A mounting for a side wing plough includes a primary mounting means having two relatively movable sectorially formed elements, one of which being fixed to the plough and the other being connected to a lifting means for the leading end of the plough. The two elements register with one another and are guided thereby, the interengagement of the elements constituting the connection enabling movement of the plough and also permitting limited compensatory shifting of the plough upon encountering an immovable obstacle. The mounting could further include a secondary mounting means involving a tilt mechanism of limited stroke affording the capability of the plough to tilt toward the vehicle to accommodate unpredictable movement of the plough upon impacting an immovable obstacle.

Abstract: A wear assembly for securing a wear member to excavating equipment that includes a base having a nose and a wear member having a socket. The nose and socket are each provided with one or more complementary stabilizing surfaces in central portions thereof.

Abstract: A steam iron (1) comprises a steam conditioning device (30) having two vortex chambers (31, 32). Inside the vortex chambers (31, 32), directing means such as a conduit for directing a steam flow toward outlets (33) of the steam conditioning device (30) are arranged. Further, inside the vortex chambers (31, 32), vortex generating means are arranged, which are arranged along a path followed by the steam flow, and which are adapted to creating local pressure differences in the steam flow in order to obtain local vortices in the steam flow. By means of the vortices, during operation of the steam conditioning device (30), water drops which are present in the steam flow are broken down to a smaller particle size. In this way, the steam conditioning device (30) is capable of producing mist-steam or dry steam.

Abstract: A wall calendar holder including a support backing with an upper portion, upper corner regions, corner pockets, a back portion, and an eyelet. The corner pockets are attached to the upper corner regions of the support backing, and the eyelet is disposed in the center of the upper portion of the support backing, such that the wall calendar holder hangs evenly from a nail or hook when in use with a standard wall calendar. The wall calendar holder may further include a back pocket where the back pocket is attached to the back portion of the support backing. Alternatively, the wall calendar holder may include a top pocket instead of corner pockets. The top pocket would be attached to the upper portion of the support backing.

Abstract: A daily calendar used to promote an enterprise to an individual has the name of the individual prominently printed on each page together with an identifier of the enterprise. A text message relating to the enterprise may also appear on each page. The calendar is given to the person with whom the enterprise intends to promote itself.

Abstract: A money greeting card structure where the gift of money becomes part of an object or scene in the greeting card.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display article (1) comprising a first member (3) and a second member (5) movable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position. A section (20, 22, 24) of the first member (3) is displaceable away from an adjacent area thereof to enable said section (20, 22, 24) to be silhouetted by light emitted from a device for emitting light (37). The present invention also relates to a blank (31) for forming the display article (1).

Abstract: What is different and new about this invention becomes immediately apparent upon visual inspection of each series of toothbrushes. The obvious depiction of each month on the handle of handheld toothbrushes and on the head of electric toothbrushes, makes it easy to select any portion or an entire year of brushes for the monthly regiment of keeping oral hygiene current. Further, most dentists not only recommend the monthly changes of toothbrushes, they usually hand out free samples to their patients. This invention no doubt will give dentists a better way of promoting their recommendation to change the toothbrushes every month as imprinted on the newly distributed samples. Should a person choose to replace their toothbrushes only every two or more months, it will still be very clear when they last replaced them, and therefore will need to acquire appropriate new “Brush-A-Month” toothbrushes from a nearby store.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printed business communication having a first printed surface on a first substrate and a second undulating portion affixed to one side of the substrate opposite that of the printing. At least a portion of the undulating piece can be printed with promotional, advertising, marketing or other informational imaging to compliment the message printed on the first substrate. The intermediate formed from the combined materials can then be used in connection with creating a cylindrical configuration suitable for use in wrapping a consumer beverage container.

Abstract: An ornamental water ball rendering continuous animation visual effect, including a reflection device having plural lenses, the reflection device is provided to an ornament support platform in the water ball; continuous animation adhesive stickers, in an amount equal to that of the lenses, applied to the water ball inner layer or outer layer at locations corresponding to where the reflection device is provided, whereby when the ornament support platform rotates simultaneously with the water ball, all of the adhesive stickers will be reflected by a corresponding lens so as to feature the water ball with continuous animation visual effect.

Abstract: A rotating base provided to exterior of an ornamental water ball or a table-top ornament and having continuous animation visual effect, including: a water ball or table-top ornament filled with liquid, a support for supporting the water ball or table-top ornament, and a conventional music unit or motor its transmission mechanism concealed in the base, wherein the rotating base in provided above the base and having therein a reflective lenses frame constructed of a plural rectangular lenses, and an adhesive sticker frame surrounding the reflective lenses frame and applied with plural animation adhesive stickers, in an amount equal to that of the lenses, at an inner side opposing the plural rectangular lenses are provided.

Abstract: A lens for a vehicle light assembly includes at least one ink marking provided thereon. At least a portion of the ink marking is configured such that it appears generally opaque when a light source in the light assembly is not illuminated and does not appear opaque when the light source is illuminated.

Abstract: A display frame for two pictures changing at fixed positions used as a picture frame or an advertisement billboard, it comprises a framework, two pictures, a grating plate, at least a magnet, an electric power source, a control circuit board and at least a coil; the pictures and the grating plate are assembled in the framework, the coil generates a specific magnetic force for moving the magnet, and angular positions of the pictures and the grating plate are changed, thereby effects that the two pictures on the grating plate are automatically changed and entirely presented in prolonged times are achieved.

Abstract: The exhibition can comprises a bottom wall; a lateral wall extended from the bottom wall to form a receiving chamber with an opening facing upwards; the lateral wall including a lower wall portion enclosing a portion of the receiving chamber and an upper wall portion enclosing an upper portion of the receiving chamber for viewing the upper portion of the receiving chamber; an exhibition object; an exhibition object installed upon the bearing seat; a bearing seat installed upon the expandable object; a lower side of the bearing seat having at least one through hole for draining water; an expandable object installed in the receiving chamber; and a display plate installed adjacent the lateral wall and is between the expandable object and the bearing seat; the display plate being connected to the bearing seat; and an outer surface of the display plate having a pattern.

Abstract: An electrically powered sign is provided having a flat transparent sign display panel containing an alphanumeric sign message, a flat light source placed in close proximity, or directly affixed, to the sign display panel, a frame of varying configurations supporting the flat light source and the sign display such that the flat light source, when powered on, shines light through the sign display making the sign message visible in low light conditions, and a serviceable portable power source to provide electrical power to the flat light source, attached to the frame, whereby the electrically powered sign is self-contained and portable, and capable of being placed anywhere for displaying the sign displays alphanumeric sign message.

Abstract: Light emitting diode (LED) signs made from blocks comprising LEDs that provide illuminated symbols such as letters, numbers, icons, shapes wherein the individual LEDs are not discernable as discrete dots. The signs may be used for commercial applications or any other application. A user may make a custom sign by ordering the symbols for the desired sign in the desired size and font. Each block comprises symbol(s) that may be constructed on a circuit board using LEDs. The block may comprise a background having a complementary color with respect to the LEDs. The blocks may comprise or couple with tracks or rails or other mechanisms such as wire that allow for low voltage power to illuminate the blocks symbols. An acrylic face may be mounted as the face of the circuit board to diffuse light so that the individual LEDs are not visible as individual dots, but rather as continuous lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an afterglowing sign printed with afterglowing pigments. The sign is made of a material with a coloured surface on which the afterglowing pigment is printed, and the coloured substrate shines through the print with the afterglowing pigment.

Abstract: In a method and system for displaying information on a display mount, at least one one-piece information strip holder is provided having a clear window and first and second parallel channels for receiving a respective information strip. Information is entered onto the information strip. The information strip is slid into the first and second parallel channels of the at least one information strip holder. The information strip holder is mounted to the display mount.

Abstract: A stand of display device is provided. The stand of the display device includes a sliding part extending straight from the display device, a support part slidably support a lower portion of the sliding part, and a base rotatably supporting a lower portion of the support part. Accordingly, the height and inclination angle of the display device can be adjusted in various manners, and such facilitation in position adjustment of the display device improves user's convenience and makes a package volume of the display device small, thereby reducing a distribution cost and facilitating moving the device.

Abstract: A vehicular animal identification paddle apparatus is comprised of a display member, a stem and a display member holder. The display member holder is comprised of a window attachment means, a horizontal extension member and a socket. The attachment means attaches the horizontal extension member and the socket to a vehicle window. The display member exhibits an animal identifier comprised of a silhouette of an animal and the printed name of that animal. The stem is attached at one end to the display member and at the other end secured to the socket. An animal of interest within a wildlife area is identified and exhibited to occupants of other vehicles by placing a coinciding display member within the apparatus and attaching it to a user's vehicle. This minimizes traffic congestion within the wildlife area and identifies the animal to those interested.

Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a device for attachment to a garment. A base member of the device has a planar top surface portion which is slidably engagable with a planar bottom surface of a support frame, upon parallel movement of the base member in a first slide direction relative to the support frame. An internal chamber is defined within the support frame and a display panel is slidably insertable into same through one or more edge openings. Retainment means retain the top surface portion and bottom surface portion in intimate contacted relation with each other during the parallel movement. Cooperating portions of a catchment means engage each other to hold the support frame against parallel movement opposite the first slide direction once a display configuration is reached. An attachment means removably secures the device to the garment.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus, systems and methods in which a memorabilia includes a miniaturized copy of at least a portion of a page from a publication, a housing the contains the copy, and link information other than that provided within the page that can be used to access additional information relating to a content of the page.

Abstract: A display item frame with a front member formed of a transparent material; a rear member; at least one magnet attached to the front member or the rear member and at least one magnetic material attached to the rear member or the front member, respectively, wherein the magnet and the magnetic material cooperate to hold the front member and the rear member together; ornamentation located on the front surface of the front member and covering the magnet or magnetic material; and a block support for supporting the front member and the rear member in a viewable configuration.

Abstract: Frame assemblies (10) for displaying sheets of advertising on portable structures such as portable toilets are adapted for durability and ease of use and maintenance. In various embodiments a frame assembly according to the invention may comprise a cover (32) for protecting sheets of advertising, a backing (34) for supporting the sheets, and various types of novel frame members (12). In other embodiments frame assemblies according to the invention can comprise sets (72, 74) of mating frame members (12), the frame members held together, when advertising is installed, at least partly by the interaction of flanges or other portions of the mating members.

Abstract: The present invention is a display device configured to display sheet like materials such as photos, cards, pictures, patches, and the like. It includes an external frame with a double shoulder configuration in its internal perimeter, a lattice network formed into one or central display areas and supported by the front shoulder, and a transparent front facing a transparent rear facing supported by the rear shoulder. Display items are supported between the front facing and rear facing. Retainers of various types may be used to hold the components in place. Supports are described for mounting or otherwise displaying the display device of the present invention.

Abstract: An artwork assembly and method is disclosed for providing a reveal between a dimensional support medium and a frame.

Abstract: A floor display comprises a window plate (2) made from a transparent material, a baseplate (3), and a frame made from flexible material, the frame (4) extending around the two plates (2, 3) and holding them together, it being possible for an exchangeable image carrier (21) made of material in sheet or film form to be placed between the plates (2, 3), the frame (4) being nonreleasably connected, by means of a bonded join, to substantially the entire peripheral edge (9) of the window plate (2), and the frame (4) furthermore being nonreleasably connected, by means of a bonded join, to at most two peripheral edge sides (10) of the baseplate (3).

Abstract: A bolt locking housing (16) on a gun, behind the chamber (4) thereof, for receiving abolt (6) including an extractor (10) having an extractor hook that grips a corresponding extractor groove (21) of a cartridge (2) within said chamber (4), characterized by said bolt locking housing (16) being asymmetrically machined internally, such that there is provided at least a first protrusion (18) that becomes co-aligned with and serves to support head of extractor (10), when bolt (6) is fully closed and lugs (7) thereon are interlocked into bolt locking housing (16), thereby preventing deformation of casing of said cartridge (2) after detonation.

Abstract: A composite barrel for a firearm and method for forming by forging. The barrel includes at least two materials joined together by forging. In a preferred embodiment, at least one material is preferably lighter in weight than the other material. The barrel may include an inner tube and an outer sleeve. The inner tube defines a bore that provides a bullet path and in one embodiment may be made of steel or alloys thereof. The outer sleeve surrounds the inner tube and in some embodiments may be made of aluminum, titanium, or alloys of either thereof. The tube preferably includes an exterior surface containing recessed areas therein for receiving material displaced from the outer sleeve by the forging process. The preferred barrel forming method generally may include inserting the tube into the sleeve, striking an outer surface of the sleeve, and deforming the sleeve to force material to flow into the recessed exterior surface of the tube to bond the tube and sleeve together.

Abstract: A gun accessory includes a main body having an upper surface having two sides, a first side wall and a second side wall extending upwardly from each of the two sides, first and second slide members provided on the first and second side walls, respectively, and a first locating hole provided adjacent the first side wall. The accessory also includes a first locating bar pivotably coupled to the first locating hole and having a first baffle and a first press plate, and a first elastic element provided between the first press plate and the main body to pivot the first press plate with respect to the main body, and in turn drive the first baffle to protrude above the upper surface of the main body.

Abstract: A threading tool (1) and method are provided for threading an eye of an eyed article (30). The tool (1) comprises a pair of cooperating elongate hinged members (2, 3) and three locators (8) for the eyed article (30) wherein the elongate hinged members (2, 3) are movable into and out of contact with one another and provide three cooperating passageways (20) for different sized threads when in contact with one another. The passageways (20) extend transversely of a longitudinal axis of the elongate hinged members (2, 3), each passageway (20) has an inlet (21) for a thread, an outlet (22) for the thread, the outlet (22) being smaller than the inlet (21). The locators (8) can position an eye of an eyed article (30) in alignment with the respective outlets so that the thread may be run there through to include through the eyelet. The locators (8) being sized for different sizes of eyelets.

Abstract: A fishing rod assembly is provided in which a sports style grip is incorporated into the rod handle. Sports include, but are not limited to—golf, tennis, baseball, pool, hockey, hunting, motorcycling, and auto racing. The sports style grip is representative of a grip found on a piece of equipment used by a participant of a particular sport. For example a grip used for a golf club or tennis racket, the handle of a baseball bat or pool cue, or the stick shift found in a sports car.

Abstract: A device for fishing that includes a weight having an opening through which a fishing line can be threaded and a helical coil that defines an interior bore attached to the weight such that the opening in the weight and the interior bore of the helical coil align axially so that a fishing line can be threaded through the weight and the helical coil is provided. The device can be used to provide weight to a soft artificial lure, such as a plastic worm, in an arrangement referred to as a Texas rig.

Abstract: A system is disclosed that includes a selectively positionable brake for a towed fishing body. Additionally, a system is disclosed that includes a speed control for a planer board. The planer board is used for fishing by being towed through water. Moreover, a method is disclosed including positioning a brake attached to a towed fishing body.

Abstract: An animal trap is provided which includes spring-loaded cupped members for grasping an animal. The cupped members include two sets of opposed arms which are connected in a manner so as to move in unison. The cupped members are biased to a closed position and a trigger holds the cupped members apart to allow entry by an animal. The trigger may slip, break, or be eaten through to release the cupped members. The cupped members enclose an animal when the trigger is released.

Abstract: There is provided a trap for improving the capture rate. A cockroach trap comprises a plate, a first birdlime adhered to at least a portion of the plate, a slant having an inclined plane and a vertical section, the slant being disposed on the plate and adjacent to at least a part of the first birdlime and a second birdlime adhered onto the vertical section.

Abstract: A fuel lubricity additive is disclosed comprising an imidazoline. The fuel lubricity additive may be prepared by reacting an optionally substituted organic acid with an optionally substituted polyamine. Fuel compositions are also disclosed, comprising a fuel and the fuel lubricity additive. Processes for reducing wear in an engine, for example an internal combustion engine, using the fuel lubricity additive are disclosed.

Abstract: Greenhouse construction consisting of a number of rooves with supporting members, such as longitudinal beams, ridges and gutters. These supporting members are provided with rails for moving a carriage or the like over them. The rails and supporting members provide each other with structural strength so that a relatively slim construction with no or hardly any restriction in the light level in the greenhouse construction occurs.

Abstract: The present invention is a lawn edging for demarcating a lawn from a border consisting of paving stones, the lawn edging consisting of an elongated extrusion made of a flexible and resilient polymer, the extrusion having opposite ends. The extrusion has a bottom, first and second side walls extending from the bottom and a transverse cross brace extending between and the side walls and connecting the side walls together. The bottom has a toe portion extending perpendicularly from the first wall, the toe portion being dimensioned and configured to fit beneath the paving stones. The first wall is divided into an upper portion above the transverse cross brace and a lower portion between the transverse cross brace and the toe portion, the lower portion being perpendicular with respect to the toe portion. The upper portion of the first wall is at an obtuse angle to the lower portion such that the upper portion extends away from the lower portion of the side wall and away from the second side wall.

Abstract: A trellis system of the invention comprises a trellis and tool in combination. The trellis includes multiple legs and one or more horizontal supports. The tool includes a tray and a coning tool. The tray is adapted to slidably engage the legs by way of engagement means. The coning tool is adapted to engage the ends of the legs to facilitate shaping the trellis into a conical or pyramidal frame if desired. The trellis system can be used as a plant growth support and/or to hold potted plants. It can be installed into the ground or an existing potted plant. The trellis can be inverted position, the trellis can be used as a frame to build ornamental Christmas trees.

Abstract: A watering device well-suited for use in watering soil that surrounds a plant includes an inlet adapted to receive a supply of water, an elongated length of rigid tubing shaped to define an outlet, the outlet being in fluid communication with the inlet, and a shut-off valve for regulating the flow of water from the inlet to the outlet. In use, the tubing is inserted deep into the layer of soil. The shut-off valve is then opened so that water is dispensed from the outlet, water being dispensed until the soil is thoroughly saturated with water. At that time, water present in the soil naturally drains downward which in turn results in substantial compaction of the soil. This process of compaction serves to eliminate the presence of any harmful air pockets in the soil.

Abstract: A support device for cultivating macro organisms in marine waters consisting of first and second coplanar rings connected to each other by a plurality of radial support lines and provided between them with a plurality of cultivating lines arranged in substantially coaxial rings and connected to the support lines. The outer one of the first and second rings is held in a predetermined orientation by ropes of crow's foot arrangements connected to it from above and below the rings. Each crow's foot arrangement is provided with a ring coaxial with respect to the first and second rings and connected to the other by a support rope. One of the crow's foot rings is connected to a buoyancy means and the other one is connected to an anchoring device so that forces acting on the buoyancy or anchoring means are restricted to the support rope.

Abstract: A roof planter comprising growth media capable of sustaining a desired vegetation, a sack retaining a quantity of the growth media, the sack being formed of moisture permeable material that is capable of retaining the growth media, the sack having an opening capable of accepting the growth media, and a pad in association with the sack and capable of separating the sack from the top of a roof. When the desired vegetation is planted in the growth media being retained by the sack, and the pad is positioned between the sack and the roof, the vegetation may grow in the sack on the roof without causing damage to the roof.

Abstract: A cover for use with a flower pot having a floral grouping disposed therein. The cover includes a sheet of material having a sheet extension connected to an outer peripheral surface thereof. The sheet of material is formed into a pot cover for covering the flower pot and the sheet extension extends over the floral grouping.

Abstract: A door that has a beam and door panel that are secured by molding the door panel to the beam.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide power drives comprising a drive unit, a drive cable, a trolley, and a track on which a trolley is guided for moving components for use in motor vehicle applications. The drive unit comprises a gear powered by an electric motor. The electric motor rotates the gear that meshes with and advances the drive cable. The drive unit is coupled to an end of the track by an intermediate cable sleeve comprising a flexible material allowing for independent placement of the drive unit and the track by selectively bending the intermediate cable sleeve. The drive cable passes through the intermediate cable sleeve and is coupled to the trolley and is adapted to advance the trolley along the track. The electric motor causes the gear to rotate in a forward or reverse direction to advance the trolley along the track.

Abstract: A sealing gasket comprising at least one zone for putting into contact via a sealing barrier with a gasket-receiver support such as a rabbet on a frame surrounding a recess for a moving panel in the automobile industry or a contact zone between two stationary panels in the construction industry, wherein said sealing barrier comprises a rubber composition based on at least one thermoplastic elastomer of compact type presenting hardness on the Shore A scale, measured using the ASTM D 2240 standard, that is less than or equal to 40.