Abstract: A product identification device, system, and method can include an inner card slidable into and out of an outer sleeve, product identification information for a plurality of products arranged along an axis of the inner card, and product characteristics arranged along another axis of the inner card that are selectively associated with each of the plurality of products. The inner card can be slid relative to the outer sleeve to display the product identification information in a product identification window in the outer sleeve one product at a time. The product characteristics for the product displayed in the product identification window can be simultaneously displayed in a product characteristic window in the outer sleeve adjacent the product identification window.

Abstract: A display article (10) has a single indicia plate (11) having indicia formed by cut-outs (12) in the indicia plate (11) and one or more plates (13, 14) attached to the indicia plate (11) which are opaque, transparent or translucent.

Abstract: A microcontroller operated module is affixed to a fire arm.

Abstract: A center balanced gunstock with pistol grip and trigger actuator rod and folding front foregrip is an after market gunstock suited for use on well designed, mechanically sound, unaltered rifle actions that would benefit from current production of an ergonomically designed alternate rifle stock system.

Abstract: An adjustable fishing rod holder assembly has a base assembly, a holder, and a latching assembly. The base assembly is adapted to be mounted to a surface. The holder is adapted to removably receive the handle or butt end of a fishing rod. The holder is pivotally coupled to the base assembly to allow the angle of inclination of the holder to be adjusted. The latching assembly is configured to lock the holder in multiple inclination angle positions with respect to the base assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for allowing a fisherman to utilize an oar or paddle while maintaining possession and control of a fishing pole rod and fishing reel. The oar or paddle is designed to be an integral member with or affixed to the fishing pole rod and fishing reel without altering the full movement and operation of the fishing pole rod and fishing reel.

Abstract: A maneuverable fishing lure for attachment to a fishing line includes a lure body including a first end and a second end. An attachment means joins to the fishing line where a retrieval of the fishing line imparts motion on the lure through water. A rudder is pivotally joined to the lure body proximate to the first end. The rudder is pivotal between a first position and a second position about a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to an axis extending through the first end and the second end. With the rudder in the first position, the motion causes the lure to travel through the water in a first direction. With the rudder in the second position, the motion causes the lure to and travel through the water in a second direction. A change in the motion causes the rudder to pivot between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A jig lure assembly (10) including a fishing leader line (12), a vertical attachment portion (18), and a horizontal shank portion (20). The horizontal shank portion (20) is positioned in a substantially perpendicular manner with respect to the vertical attachment portion (18). In addition, the jig lure assembly (10) has a curved hook portion (22) extending longitudinally from an end of the horizontal shank portion (20). Furthermore, the jig lure assembly (10) includes a generally spherical weight (28) enclosing at least a portion of the vertical attachment portion (18) and the horizontal shank portion (20) such that the vertical attachment portion (18) extends upwardly through the weight (28). A bead stopper (44) is fixedly mounted to the leader line (12).

Abstract: A fishing lure assembly is disclosed which comprises a blade free to oscillate, yaw and produce a trailing wake as the fishing lure assembly is displaced through water. A weight is affixed to the fishing lure assembly, but inferiorly disposed such that the blade is free to oscillate and have a yaw divergence which is substantially unaffected by inertia of the weight. The fishing lure may be variably constructed to include one or more hooks and soft bait and hard bait bodies which are disposed to follow behind in the trailing wake. In one embodiment, a float is added to the lure assembly. In another embodiment, a combination of a frame and blade is disclosed, the blade being flexible and resilient and affixed to the frame such that the blade is securably affixed but replaceable in a fishing environment.

Abstract: A cage-type animal trap with two opposed animal access openings that can operate in a one-door-opening configuration or a two-door-opening configuration. The trap has an over-center set mechanism for holding one or both doors open to allow access through the corresponding trap access openings. The set mechanism includes a pivotally mounted set lever coupled to the doors of the trap by an actuating member. A bait pedal is movably mounted inside the trap with a trip rod and link assembly secured to the pedal and to the set mechanism so that when an animal enters the trap, the weight of the animal moves the pedal, causing the trip rod and link assembly to actuate the set mechanism.

Abstract: Apparatus for euthanasia of animals by electrocution includes a container on wheels formed of an electrically insulating material and a rechargeable 12V battery powered control unit carried on the container for supplying through a transformer AC electric current at 110V to electrodes through insulated electrical supply cables. The first electrode is a conductive wire forming a loop arranged to be wrapped around the snout and through the mouth of the animal. The second electrode is a belt shaped and arranged to wrap around the belly of the animal at a position just in front of the rear legs. An alternative second electrode may be a rectal probe. Each of the electrodes is attached to a winch by which it can be pulled to apply tension electrode during the electrocution. In a second arrangement the control unit and the electrodes are arranged to be hand carried to the animal.

Abstract: A mobile pest eradication device for heat treating wood comprising a chamber having a first end, a second end, a floor, a ceiling, a first side walls, a second side wall, and a rear wall located at said second end; at least one door at said first end of said chamber to permit access to said chamber; a heating sub-chamber located within said chamber at said second end; a treatment sub-chamber between said heating sub-chamber and said first end; at least one heater within said heating sub-chamber; an interior wall having a top and base, said interior wall being situated between said heating sub-chamber and said treatment sub-chamber and configured such that said interior wall extends from said floor to said ceiling and extends from said first side wall to said second side wall; an air outlet at the top of said interior wall to permit heated air to flow into said treatment sub-chamber; an air return at the base of said interior wall to allow air to exit said treatment sub-chamber and re-enter said heating sub-ch

Abstract: This invention concerns a Small Hive Beetle control harbourage, that is a passive trap that will naturally attract the beetles to enter it. The harbourage comprises an insecticide treated corrugated cardboard sheet. A shell around the cardboard sheet to prevent access to the sheet. At least one opening in the shell, the opening being sized to allow entry to Small Hive Beetles but to prevent entry by bees, and the opening being arranged relative to the cardboard sheet to allow beetles entering the shell to enter the corrugations in the cardboard.

Abstract: A method is provided to produce biodiesel from algae using a strain of microalga chlorella protothecoids, by screening a specific strain with characteristics of high yield of biomass and high oil content, cultivating the screened strain for high-cell-density growth for up to 108 grams of dry cell weight per liter of the suspension in a bioreactor using solutions containing carbohydrates as feed, harvesting and drying the high density cultivated algal cells to extract oil from the dried algal cells, and producing the biodiesel by reaction of catalyzed transesterification using the extracted oil as feedstock.

Abstract: A reactor is provided for converting organic material to charcoal, with the reactor having a furnace and a retort extending through the furnace. The retort has an auger extending therethrough, with the auger having a flight with gaps therein. Members project inwardly from the walls of the retort at the gaps in the flight to unplug blockages in the retort. A gas collection system is provided which has a branched portion having two or more venting tubes, each with valves so that each may be shut off independently to allow to off-line cleaning without requiring shutdown of the system. A method for converting organic material may be practiced by introducing combustible materials into the reactor.

Abstract: A device for keeping cut flowers in condition comprises a holder (10) for receiving the cut flowers therein in a suitable medium, in particular water. Cooling means (21, 22) comprise a cooling body (22) which is capable of heat-exchanging contact with at least a part of a wall of the holder for cooling the medium therein. The holder has a bottom with a channel (13) for releasably receiving the cooling body (22) therein. In a method for displaying cut flowers such a holder is placed together with flowers received therein on a cooling body and, when deterioration is imminent, exchanged for a similar holder with a fresh bouquet of flowers.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for shipping flowers that provides moisture and nutrients to the flowers during shipping which significantly increases their life expectancy and provides protection to the fragile stem ends against handling damage.

Abstract: A kit for a mobile gardening cart that includes the following: a base structure, form, storage areas, and a plurality of wheels to allow it to pivot in any directions, coupled to a base and an upright frame structure with reasonable braced support, linage/connection to a main vertical frame, and multiple stackable container forms to be placed parallel to each other in an ascending upward fashion.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a gasifier system are provided. The gasifier system includes a gasifier including a syngas cooler configured to transfer heat from a reaction zone of the gasifier to a flow of fluid through the syngas cooler, a reaction vessel coupled in flow communication with the syngas cooler wherein the reaction vessel is adapted to receive the flow of fluid and generate heat in an exothermic shift reaction. The system also includes a heat exchanger coupled in flow communication with the reaction vessel, the heat exchanger adapted to produce relatively high pressure steam using the generated heat.

Abstract: Anti-pinching means for vehicles with at least two sensor arrangements (16, 16n, 17, 17n) for detecting the danger of pinching by at least one vehicle part (10, 10a, 10b) which can be moved by a driving means (12, 13, 14, 14a, 14b), and for delivery of pinching danger signals to an evaluation means (18) which is assigned jointly to the two sensor arrangements. The evaluation device (18) is designed such that it switches the driving means into an operating mode which prevents pinching via a drive control (15) when the pinching danger signals of the two sensor arrangements differ by a predetermined minimum value from one another.

Abstract: A method is provided for displaying a closed state of a motor vehicle door which can adopt at least two closed states depending on driving speed, in particular a motor vehicle door, that includes, but is not limited to two door leaves which open in opposite directions to one another, that also includes, but is not limited to a lock for achieving the closed states on an electromechanical basis. The method has the steps of, without limitation, detecting an actual closed state of the motor vehicle door and signaling the actual closed state of the motor vehicle door. A status display is also provided that carries out the method, a locking system with a status display is provided, and a motor vehicle door is provided with a locking system.

Abstract: A safety device for motorized pedestrian access passageways, comprising a movement and supporting mechanism of an oscillating access shutter, which includes an electric motor (30) for activating the shutter, and a mechanical control system, which uses a series of levers (12, 13, 14, 14?), associated with respective elastic elements (22, 25), and a pushing element (31), suitable for allowing the automatic opening of the passageway, in the case of a lack of power supply, due, for example, to an electric black-out; in particular, the position in which the shutter almost completely closes the access passageway is an unstable equilibrium position, which is maintained thanks to the action of an electric motor (30), with an incorporated reducer, which contrasts the opening movement of the shutter, and the pushing element (31), which intervenes in the opening, when the shutter is positioned for completely closing the passageway.

Abstract: A glass supporting assembly for a motor vehicle door with an unframed upper edge is provided with a fixed structure and a frame, which has at least one guide to support and guide a glass and is connectable to the door in such a way as to make it tiltable about a substantially horizontal axis of adjustment; a slot is obtained in a tangential direction in relation to the axis of adjustment in one of either the fixed structure or the frame, and is slidingly engaged by a pin with an axis orthogonal to the tangential direction; the pin is carried by the other of either the fixed structure or the frame, carries a screwed locking nut, and is axially rotatable; the rotational motion of the pin is converted into translational motion by a positioning device to position the pin along the slot.

Abstract: The invention is an access operating device equipped with a photovoltaic housing, and in particular, an access device, for example a movable barrier operator, equipped with a housing, which has been retrofitted with a photovoltaic substrate or film, and adapted to convert energy, for example solar energy, to an electrical power source for powering the movable barrier operator or access operating device. The photovoltaic housing is used to draw light energy and convert it to an electrical power supply for the operator's various devices, for example, a controller and motor.

Abstract: A closing profile for mounting on one of two opposite members of a door assembly, at least one of the opposite members being a rotatable door, the closing profile including a mounting member by means of which the closing profile is mounted to a reveal part of the one member of the door assembly and a flexible member connected to the mounting member, the flexible member being shaped for engaging a complementary edge part on the other member of the door assembly and for releasably maintaining the door in a closed position. The closing profile may have a hollow space between the flexible member and the mounting member to enable the flexible member to deform resiliently towards the mounting member upon opening the door, and the flexible member is preferably longitudinally divided into two wings, each being provided for engaging the complementary edge part and maintaining the closed position in one direction of opening the door, the wings being bendable independently from each other towards the mounting member.

Abstract: A security door closure system for cruise ships and other similar public entrance points to prevent terrorist attack or ship take-over is needed. Cruise ship passenger and ship provisioning entrance gangplanks pass through large hydraulically operated shell doors. The gangplank must be removed to close the shell door. The quick close security door system (Door-Gate) is a portable bullet resistant rapid close door system that is placed in conjunction with the gangplank or other entry system, which when closed prevents forced entry. A single lever either remotely or manually operated immediately closes the doors, which then cannot be forced opened from the entrance side.

Abstract: An improved seal for a mine door. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a heavy weight woven glass fiber sheet is attached to a heavy rubber backing. The enhanced sealing and fire resistance of the seal can provide air flow control in a mine while being able to survive the hazardous environment of the mine.

Abstract: Sealing and attenuating device (1) with a fastening device 2 to attach the device (1) to a first component and a sealing mechanism 3 to seal off the first component from a second component, and an attenuating device (4) to attenuate the impact of a third component against the first component.

Abstract: A door seal includes an elongated mounting strip adapted to be secured to a door frame and a flexible sealing strip adapted to be positioned between the mounting strip and the door frame for sealing the space between the door and the frame thereby to reduce transmission of noise and air through that space. The flexible sealing strip is formed from a series of individual separate strip segments aligned next to each other along the mounting strip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seal, which is disposed at a vertical frame profile of a stationary door leaf or of a movable door leaf and has a sealing profile protruding from the frame profile and a deformation chamber extending in longitudinal direction of the sealing profile. The invention concentrates on the fact that a part of the sealing profile protruding from the front side of the frame profile in cross-section forms the portion (T) of an ellipse or substantially of an ellipse, the minor axis (N) of the ellipse intersecting the wall of the sealing profile outside the frame profile.

Abstract: A wire saw slurry containing, in a dispersing medium, 0.01-1 wt % of a metal film forming substance or a chelating agent that forms a film over copper in the dispersing medium. Entry of copper into a wafer bulk is prevented by the metal film forming substance or the chelating agent capturing the copper leaching out from brass plating of wires.

Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose an inflatable bounce house with an animated display.

Abstract: A movable spectator's stand with an auxiliary spectator's stage, wherein the auxiliary spectator's stage is foldably connected to the front part of the lowermost spectator's stage of multistage spectator's stages, thereby, when the movable spectator's stand is in use, increasing spectator capacity in proportion to the dimensions of the auxiliary spectator's stage, and, when the auxiliary spectator's stage is folded and covers the front surface of the movable spectator's stand after the movable spectator's stand is retracted, defining a smooth and clean external appearance and preventing safety accidents generated due to the approach of children thereto.

Abstract: An inground marker for a subterranean object, such as a septic tank, includes an imitation paving stone molded from a plastic material in the general shape of an inverted rectangular pan having a substantially planar top surface. The top surface has a recessed area or depression in which an insert bearing a message indicating the presence of a subterranean object is secured.

Abstract: A multi-dwelling unit multipurpose signal distribution apparatus includes a housing adapted to be disposed in a multi-dwelling unit room, an optical network terminal and at least one additional electrical device disposed in the housing. The at least one additional electrical device is configured for electrical connection with an electrical power source of the multi-dwelling unit room, and the optical network terminal is configured of optical connection to a fiber optic drop cable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preassembled tower section of a wind power plant and a method of transporting a tower section of a wind power plant, the method comprising the steps providing the tower section at a preassembly site, preassembling at least one electronic subsystem of the wind power plant onto the tower section, transporting the preassembled tower section from the preassembly site to an installation site. In effect transport thereof is considerably simplified and a higher degree of modular design and preassembly is achieved.

Abstract: A composite wind turbine tower, method for fabricating a composite wind tower and an apparatus for forming a composite wind tower. The tower includes a first layer and a second layer, each having a matrix material and a plurality of reinforcing fibers disposed in the matrix material. The tower further includes a core layer disposed intermediate to the first layer and the second layer. The tower is capable of being partially or fully fabricated on-site.

Abstract: A support tower for heavy loads or large structures such as a wind turbine generators, constructed of a plurality of telescopic tower sections with the outer lower tower section having a lower end supported from a foundation and at least one or more inner upper tower sections telescoped in an initial vertical nested relation within the outer lower tower section. The heavy load is mounted on an upper end of the inner upper tower section while in the initial vertical nested relation. The inner upper tower section or sections are then lifted upwardly to an extended tower height by lift mechanisms and the tower sections are secured in vertically extended position by inter-engaging wedge joint structure with bolt fasteners extending through mating wedge surfaces to retain the telescopic tower sections vertically extended and position the heavy load in a vertically elevated position.

Abstract: A set of extruded interlocking moldings joins together panels of framed glass and/or framed glass doors. A first molding has a channel along an edge of one face and a groove in the opposite face. A second molding has a tongue extending along an edge of one face and a flange along an edge of the opposite face. The channel of the first molding is configured to receive and hold the tongue of the second molding to secure the moldings together as the panels are aligned. The flange of the first molding snaps into the groove of the second molding when the moldings are rotated to a predetermined angle with respect to each other.

Abstract: A composite wood panel is disclosed, the wood panel having parallel first and second longitudinal edges, and parallel upper and lower faces, and comprising: a groove formed along the second longitudinal edge, a complementary shaped tongue formed along the first longitudinal edge, and a barrier layer. A first surface extends from the tongue to the upper surface and forms a generally obtuse angle, ?, with the upper surface, while a matching surface extends from the groove forming a generally acute angle, ?, with the upper surface, and the sum of ? and ? is from about 175° to less than about 180°. The composite wood panel allows for convenient and fast assembly, particularly in constructing roofs, and also provides resistance against the penetration of water through the structure formed by the panels.

Abstract: Various novel roofing brackets and roofing systems are disclosed. A first embodiment can be considered a roofing bracket to be coupled to a vertical post and a horizontal purlin of a roofing system whereby the horizontal purlin is positioned to support roof panels at a requisite pitch. The roofing bracket includes a reference brace and a clip. The reference brace includes a first brace face positioned planarly parallel with the vertical post and a second brace face extending at an angle angle from the first brace face and positioned planarly parallel with the vertical post. The clip includes a first clip face positioned to be fastened generally flush with the horizontal purlin and a second clip face extending at an angle from the first clip face and positioned to be fastened planarly parallel with the vertical post. The second clip face is coupled to the first brace face at a pivot point such that the clip can be rotated a particular angle relative to the reference brace.

Abstract: A system for forming a movable slab foundation comprises a support sleeve encased within a slab foundation. The support sleeve surrounds a support member that rests upon a support surface. The support sleeve is capable of moving axially along the length of the support member.

Abstract: A tall structure comprising two vertical parts is provided with a vertically orientated damping element, wherein the damping element is arranged to damp relative vertical movement between the two parts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a brace apparatus having a core member configured to absorb energy generated by seismic or other forces by undergoing plastic deformation. A buckling restraining assembly is included for maintaining the structural integrity of the brace after the core member has undergone plastic deformation. The buckling restraining assembly includes one or more bearings is located proximal the core member. The bearings are adapted to minimize friction between the core member and the buckling restraining apparatus. An air gap is positioned between the core member and the one or more bearings of the buckling restraining apparatus are adapted to prevent bonding of the core member and buckling restraining assembly. Projections are included in the core member of the brace apparatus to minimize movement of the middle portion of the core member relative to the buckling restraining assembly.

Abstract: A device for concealing a space between an object and a planar surface includes a first interlocking strip and a second interlocking strip engageable with the first interlocking strip. The first and second interlocking strips move relative to each other such that they span the space between the object and the planar-surface. The first and second interlocking strips are movable linearly, angularly, and vertically to achieve concealment of the space between the object and the planar surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular construction element used to close a building roof, in particular a flat roof, comprising a first face inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, having at least one transparent or translucent portion suitable for allowing natural light to illuminate the inside of the building; a second face inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, of opposite orientation to the first face, having at least one solar panel comprising at least one photovoltaic module; and at least part of the faces of the modular element comprising at least one thermal and/or acoustic insulation layer.

Abstract: A door frame employs jambs or jamb assemblies which are essentially devoid of materials which are susceptible of being damaged by the affects of weather. Side jambs, optionally supplemented by inserts, extend from an underlying floor/substrate to the header, and can be fabricated from e.g. common-profile extruded aluminum moldings. The inner panel of such molding, which faces across the doorway opening, can be reinforced, from a relatively lesser thickness portion thereof, by a relatively greater thickness portion of such inner panel. The jambs can have rear cavities which receive inserts which can receive nails and/or screws. The inserts can be held in the cavities by protuberances and cooperating recesses which collectively balance front-to-rear loading forces. The rear cavity and the insert are configured such that loads interacting between the cavity side panels and the insert are generally balanced, front-to-rear, by protuberances and recesses on the respective side panels and insert.

Abstract: A door frame employs extruded aluminum jamb moldings, including extruded jambs, or jamb cover moldings in combination with jamb substrates. The extruded aluminum molding includes a mounting fin kerf. The kerf is generally boot-shaped, having an inwardly-disposed foot portion and an opening having an ankle-shaped cross-section. The mounting fin can be generally rigid, such as an extruded aluminum fin or a generally rigid polymeric fin. The kerf, in combination with the mounting fin, which has a bulbous rigid base, facilitates locking the fin in an erect orientation at about 75 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to the jamb body or the jamb substrate. The kerf/fin combination further provides improved ease of release of the fin from the erect orientation and facilitates rotating/retracting the fin into contact with the jamb body or jamb substrate.

Abstract: A paper beading apparatus, includes a hopper having a body defining a chamber for holding a quantity of joint compound, and having an open upper end, an upper rim, and a lower end; a lid pivotally secured to the body for movement between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the closed position, the lid engages the open upper rim, the lid having a releasably sealable air port; and a base configured for and accommodating the hopper lower end, for receiving joint compound, and for applying the joint compound to a corner paper bead.

Abstract: A rooftop double floor-type guidance waterproof structure according to the present invention includes upper panels for preventing water from directly falling onto a rooftop, support members for supporting the upper panels at a uniform height above the rooftop, and drain conduits provided on the tops or sides of the upper panels and configured to guide water, falling onto the upper panels, to a space outside the upper panels, and to drain the water, wherein rooftop tree planting is conducted in a space above the upper panels. As a result, rooftop waterproof performance can be further improved, and rooftop tree planting can be more efficiently realized.