Abstract: A hand tool (or an add-on accessory for the hand tool) with a handle includes one or more retractable arms that, when unfolded and extended maintains the tool in an upright position while the tool is at rest; and an attachment coupling the one or more retractable arms to the handle, the one or more arms rotatably engaged to attachment and the handle and when unfolded the one or more arm maintains the handle in an upright position off the ground to make the tool visible to an operator, wherein the one or more arms are retracted and secured into a closed position against the handle when the operator desires to resume work.

Abstract: A one piece memorial marker that can be mailed in a card and/or envelope using standard letter postage. A two sided display that can depict a picture, poem, quote or saying on one side and have a blank or semi blank reverse side so a personnel message can be added by the sender or user. Utilizing the shape and rigidity of the marker itself it can be displayed at a grave or memorial site by pushing or rocking it into the ground or dirt by a person without the need of tools or additional foundational support.

Abstract: A signage structure includes a first drum, a valance and a plurality of bracket assemblies. The first drum is suspended from a ceiling and includes a first frame supporting a first material having an outer circumferential surface for displaying indicia. The first frame has an upper frame ring and a lower frame ring. The valance is located outwardly from the outer circumferential surface of the first drum and includes at least one curved section having a plurality of spaced apart lights positioned along the interior side of the valance. The plurality of bracket assemblies include arms that couple the upper frame ring of the first drum to the valance. A first end of each arm is configured to attach to the upper frame ring of the first drum and a second end of each arm is configured to attach to the valance.

Abstract: A device that comprises a sports logo attached to a window adhering structure. The window adhering structure are static cling panels. These panels may be generally the same size and shape as the logo or they may be much larger, such as a large rectangular shape that encompasses the logo. The device further comprises an illumination structure. The illumination structure may be electroluminescent panels, tapes or wires. Additionally, the illumination structure be a series of light elements, such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), each serially connected by conducting wire. Further, the illumination structure includes either a power source that is included in the logo or one that is external to the logo. In the case of the power source that is external to the logo, the power may be provided by a direct current source or an alternating current source, depending on the exact nature of the illuminating structure.

Abstract: A portable advertising system well suited for outdoor advertising at night includes a body adapted to be secured to a transportation vehicle and may include a universal attachment system for that purpose. An advertisement may be displayed on an advertising surface mounted on the body. An illumination source is directed towards the advertising surface and may be integrated into an electronic display unit or may be directed at an advertising sheet such as a vinyl sheet. When the advertising sheet is used, a sheet tension system typically maintains tension on the sheet, and an openable protective cover may protect the sheet when not in use. The illumination source may be controlled based on environmental light conditions, sheet tension and/or position of the protective cover. The body may be part of a cargo container such as an ISO container suited for securing to a railroad car or other vehicle.

Abstract: A screen decal prevents people and animals from walking into screen doors, windows and the like. The decal may include a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member. The first and second magnetically backed design panels may be installed on opposite sides of a screen and may be supported on the screen through magnetic attraction between the two panels through the screen. The first and second magnetically backed design panels may be the same or different in size and shape. Typically, the first and second magnetically backed design panels may be mirror images of each other. The decal may be applied and removed as needed from the screen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of advertising and especially with advertising displays and structures that allow assembling advertising devices which show information on two, three, four and more faces to providing full access to advertisement. These devices are characterized by having at least two columns profiles (1) formed by polygonal bases; at least one tank-type lower tubular link profile (2) that functions as a storage tank or reservoir of a liquid or sand to form a base that does not need to be anchored to the ground by means of mechanical fasteners; at least one upper tubular link (3); at least two corner bases (4); at least two upper corners (5); and at least one advertising display support frame (6).

Abstract: A gun-resembling weapon is defined, in a longitudinal direction thereof, by a first end portion and a second end portion. A first butt extends from the first end portion towards the second end portion. The weapon is further provided with a second butt extending from the second end portion towards the first end portion.

Abstract: A multi-caliber firearm has a breech sleeve connecting a barrel to a receiver and a stock. The stock includes a forward V-block and a rearward V-block. Each of the V-blocks defines a V-cut along a top portion and a through hole substantially aligned with the cross-sectional center of the V-block. The forward V-block extends through a cutout portion of the receiver and into the breech sleeve. The breech sleeve is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the forward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the stock and the breech sleeve. The receiver is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the rearward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the receiver and the stock.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a bolt (1) for a repeating firearm with a cylindrical bolt body (2) and a bolt shaft (3a, 3b) that is detachably fastened on the bolt body (2). According to the invention, the bolt shaft (3a; 3b) is screwed to the bolt body (2) by means of a fastening screw (18) that protrudes into a sleeve-shaped rear section (14) of the bolt body (2) from the inner side of the bolt body (2) through a radial through-opening (15) and engages into a threaded bore (5) of the bolt shaft (3a, 3b).

Abstract: Muzzle-loading rifle, which comprises a breech plug (1) and a barrel (2), both fixed in a connection area (3), characterised in that the breech plug (1) is provided with a continuous flange (11) that presses from inside against a seating surface (12) of the barrel (2) when the breech plug (1) is fitted in the interior of the barrel (2), so that said pressure increases when the powder (7) explodes on the second end (5) of the breech plug (1). As a result, the seal between the breech plug (1) and the barrel (2) is strengthened and the gunpowder is prevented from reaching the connection area (3), thereby making it easier to detach the breech plug (1).

Abstract: A weapon safety apparatus comprising a sleeve comprising a cavity portion open to receive a trigger portion of a weapon and free of any structures that impede movement of the trigger. The sleeve further comprises a body portion comprising at least one closed portion preventing access to a trigger of the weapon. The sleeve is shaped to provide access to all loading or unloading components of the weapon. The cavity portion of the of the sleeve may be further open to receive a handle of the weapon. The body portion of the sleeve may be one solid piece or more than one piece having at least one connection. A method for loading and unloading a weapon using the above weapon safety apparatuses is also provided. The method comprises providing a weapon safety apparatus; placing the weapon safety apparatus on the weapon thereby preventing access to the trigger of the weapon; and changing the amount of ammunition in the weapon.

Abstract: Provided herein are a gun stock having a memento cylinder for receipt of a reminder of a deceased person or pet and a method of memorializing a deceased person or pet within a gun stock. The reminder may be the cremated remains of the deceased loved one or may be an article belonging to the deceased. The memento cylinder includes an end cap, which may include a glass viewing port through which the contents may be seen. The gun stock also includes a mechanism for limiting movement of the memento cylinder within the gun stock. The cylinder may be engraved with the name or initials, birth and death dates or years, a likeness of the deceased, or other information about, or messages honoring, the deceased. The gun stock permits a hunter to memorialize the deceased by hunting with, or displaying, a gun outfitted with the memento cylinder.

Abstract: A folding rifle stock has a forward portion for securing to a rifle action having a barrel and trigger. The stock has a rear portion having a shoulder-engagement surface. The forward portion and rear portion are pivotally connected and movable between an extended position and a folded position. The rear portion includes a grip positioned adjacent to a trigger location on the front portion, so that a finger on a user's hand gripping the grip may operate the trigger when the stock is in the extended position. The hinge may be directly connected to a metal bedding block in the front portion. The hinge may be adjustable to take up slack due to wear, with a tapered hinge pin, and with one hinge portion configured to selectable clamp a threaded portion of the hinge pin. The hinge may include a latch to lock the stock in the extended position, and the lock may include a wedging cam element to generate torque to bias the stock to the extended position.

Abstract: An automatic or semiautomatic blackrifle type rifle having a receiver and a bolt carrier movably coupled to the receiver. An action system is connected to the bolt carrier for cycling the bolt carrier in the receiver. A folding butt stock is connected to the receiver, the folding butt stock being both foldable and collapsible.

Abstract: A rifle conversion platform assembly comprised of components to fit around an existing action such that attachment locations such as a hand guard, pistol grip, and butt stock attachment locations are provided to have conventional rifle components, which in one form may be components of a high caliber semiautomatic rifle such as an AR-15, attached thereto.

Abstract: The present invention is a magazine coupler for coupling first and second magazines together including a first and second plate each including a center leg and first and second outer legs which define first and second magazine recesses. The first and second guide rods each have a first end secured within the center leg of the first plate and a threaded second end received through corresponding aligned openings within the center leg of the second plate. The first and second securing members respectively received through the openings in the center leg of the second plate and engaged with the second ends of the guide rods to secure the first and second plates together in assembled relation. The first and second guide rods preventing rotation of the first and second plates relative to each other when secured in assembled relation.

Abstract: A tool for use in loading cartridge magazines comprising an elongated body with two small spaced apart tangs projecting laterally at opposite ends. One tang enters the slot in the magazine and engages and holds the follower down to accommodate the entry of shells with the other tang engaging the upper end of the slot.

Abstract: A cover for a weapon. The cover comprises a cover body having an open first end and an open second end. The open second end fits around a front end of the weapon's body where a barrel slides into the body of the weapon and the open first end fits around a back end of the weapon leaving the barrel exposed. A top surface of the cover body includes a top opening and an upper flap affixed to the cover body covering the top opening. The cover body also has a first and second lateral side and a belt feed opening on one of the lateral sides of the cover body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to target acquisition and related devices, and more particularly to telescopic gunsights and associated equipment used to achieve shooting accuracy at, for example, close ranges, medium ranges and extreme ranges at stationary and moving targets.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a chambered fishing lure having a releasable hook. The chambered fishing lure includes a main body; within the interior of the main body is a reloadable leader lure assembly chamber constructed and arranged to hold a reloadable leader lure assembly. A portion of the hook, as well as all the leader line, is housed within the internal chamber as well in the non-deployed state. Upon a fish strike and connection, the hook is released from the internal cavity, extending a desirable distance from the main body of the fishing lure and exposing the leader line to the external environment, defining the deployed state. The reloadable leader lure assembly is constructed and arranged to provide the user the ability to retract the leader line coupled to the hook back into the internal chamber of the device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for eradicating and disposing of bugs and pests. An inlet hose is connected to an inlet opening of a housing having a cutting or shredding device movably mounted therein. The hose or inlet opening may have a cutting screen removably mounted therein for initially shredding bugs and pests entering the hose. A first motor is connected to the housing for moving the cutting or shredding device therein. A second motor is connected to the housing for creating a vacuum within the housing and the inlet hose to suck bugs and pests into the inlet hose and into the housing. A waste container is removably mounted on the housing. When the first and second motors are operated, the inlet hose can be positioned to suck bugs and pests into the housing for shredding.

Abstract: A fuel source for an electrochemical cell includes two or more chemical hydride pellets, a flexible, porous, liquid water impermeable, hydrogen and water vapor permeable membrane in contact with and at least partially surrounding each hydride pellet, and a porous metal hydride layer positioned between each hydride pellet. Air gaps are between each pellet.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for converting a biomass material to a stabilized bio-oil. The process comprises converting the biomass to a pyrolytic oil having suspended therein particles of metal compounds, and removing at least part of the suspended metal compounds to obtain a stabilized bio-oil.

Abstract: A method is disclosed including co-processing a biomass feedstock and a refinery feedstock in a refinery unit. The method can include producing a liquid product by catalytically cracking or hyrocracking or hydrotreating a biomass feedstock and a refinery feedstock in a refinery unit having a fluidized reactor. Catalytically cracking can include transferring hydrogen from the refinery feedstock to carbon and oxygen from the biomass feedstock. Hydrocracking or hydrotreating can include transferring hydrogen from a hydrogen source to carbon and oxygen from the biomass feedstock, and to carbon from the refinery feedstock.

Abstract: The use of the reaction product formed from a hydrocarbyl-substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof and a nitrogen compound I or a salt thereof as an additive in a fuel for reducing fuel consumption in gasoline engines.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for producing biofuel from microalgae that use a population of zooplankton to harvest microalgae in a culture. The methods further comprise gathering the zooplankton, extracting lipids from the zooplankton, and processing the lipids to form biofuel. The systems provided herein comprise at least one enclosure comprising microalgae, means for making the microalgae available to a population of zooplankton, and means for gathering the zooplankton.

Abstract: A carbonaceous material, also referred to as a carbon alloy, and a process of making the carbonaceous material is provided. A particulate of partially pyrolyzed carbon (PPC) base is formed on heating a carbon-containing feed material and a nucleating agent in the form of a interactive filler is included. The nucleating agent is adhered together to the PPC particles by application of heat.

Abstract: The organic matter carbonization process is based on thermal treatment at high temperatures, under a controlled atmosphere, if possible in the absence of oxygen. The organic matter carbonization theory was expounded in this text, with emphasis on the thermodynamic aspects. It is shown in this exposition the important misfit between the endothermic and the exothermic carbonization stages, which hinders the use of the energy emitted during the exothermic stage by the brick kilns. Following there is a summary of the carbonization technique actual stage. The present invention relates to a method and plant for the thermal treatment of organic matter comprising independent reactors for the drying and pyrolysis of organic matter, and an independent reactor for the charcoal cooling. In this method the volatile products—non condensable gases and condensable pyrolytic vapors—are burned in an independent combustion chamber in order to supply the energy demanded by the process.

Abstract: A solar greenhouse structure includes a plurality of supporting frames, a light-permitting roof supported by at least one supporting frame, and at least one solar panel disposed below the roof and near the bottom surface thereof. The instant disclosure uses thinner solar panels, where the supporting frames can be less rigid, in lowering the solar greenhouse cost.

Abstract: An apparatus (6) for the cultivation of plants (10) is provided, the apparatus (6) comprising a track assembly (7,8,9,10); a plurality of support assemblies (5,6) mounted to the track assembly (7,8,9,10) so as to be moveable therealong; each support assembly comprising a receptacle for one or more plants (10), wherein the receptacle is removable from the apparatus. A growing room (2), such as a glasshouse or the like, comprising such an apparatus (6) is also provided.

Abstract: A container for planting, storing and preserving bulbs, etc. and also serving to facilitate replanting again. The container is made from flexible material that can be buried and then stored time after time without degradation of the material. The container has handles so that the container can be easily removed from the ground to store the bulbs without the need of a shovel or spade that might damage the bulb. The container keeps at least a portion of the root system of the bulb during storage so that bulbs can more quickly re-establish themselves when replanted. Different sizes are available for any size bulbs. V-shaped flaps enable the root system to grow outside the bounds of the container. The aligned flaps also provide a visual gauge to determine the proper planting depth.

Abstract: A system for treating plant cuttings (12), comprising a carrier (1) and a series of holders attached to said carrier, which holders are each designed for holding a plant cutting, said holders being attached to the carrier in such a manner that plant cuttings inserted into the holders extend substantially parallel to each other, and that the respective centres of each of the holders lie substantially in one and the same central plane, which system further comprises a watering device comprising at least one gutter (22) in which the bottom sides of the plant cuttings can be placed, which gutter extends between a water supply side and a water discharge side, as well as a water inlet designed to supply water or on the water supply side and a water outlet designed to discharge water from the water discharge side.

Abstract: There is provided plantlet handing apparatus including a housing (70) for a nutrient medium. A plurality of plantlet holders (72) each include a pair of body portions forming, in assembly, an open-topped container having apertures open to the nutrient medium in use. The body portions include engagement means engaging the body portions in assembly for handling and permitting separation. A plantlet holder support (71) is located in the housing and supports the plantlet holders in the nutrient medium while maintaining the body portions together. A closure (73) has a substantially airtight seal to the housing and has windows (111) of selected permeability to metabolic gases produced or required by plantlets.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating energy from biomass. A gasifier is provided for generating syngas from the biomass. The gasifier comprises a housing for providing a first, oxygen starved environment in which the biomass is sub-stoichiometrically combusted to generate syngas—an effluent comprising gaseous combustibles. An oxidizer is connected to receive the syngas from the gasifier and configured to oxidize the syngas in a second environment distinct from the first, oxygen starved environment and to thereby generate heat energy. An oxidative agent supply mechanism introduces an oxidative agent to the first, oxygen starved environment in the gasifier housing, the oxidative agent comprising a mixture of flue gas and air.

Abstract: With a method for supplying an entrained-flow gasification reactor with carbonaceous fuel for the production of a gas that contains CO and H2 and flue ash under pressure and at a temperature above the melting point of the ash, wherein the resulting gas is passed to further treatment stages, particularly at least one synthesis stage, the yield of the liquid products is supposed to be increased in cost-advantageous and simple manner. This is achieved in that the waste gas that is derived from the subsequent treatment stage and still contains hydrocarbons and/or hydrogen is used for pneumatic conveying of the fuel into the entrained-flow gasification reactor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for the at least partial closing of an opening (2) of a room comprising a closing element (3) which is placeable sealingly on an opening bottom (1) and is guided vertically movable in guides (4), which are arranged vertically on both sides of the opening (2), between an open position in a upper area of the opening (2) and a closed position on the opening bottom (2) and which is connected to at least one counterweight (5), by means of which the closing element (3) is held motionless in its particular position without an additional force acting on the closing element (3). According to the invention, the closing element (3) is coupled to at least one pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or motor drive unit (8) for moving the closing element (3).

Abstract: A movable barrier apparatus, a kit configured to be assembled and mounted adjacent to a barrier opening, and a method of monitoring for ballooning of a movable barrier are described herein. A sensing device is positioned outwardly from a drum configured to receive a movable barrier therearound. A ballooning movable barrier engages or disturbs the sensing device, which, in response to the disturbance, sends a signal, such as a signal to sound an alarm, stop movement of the door, or the like.

Abstract: A through-door arm access porthole assembly includes a first porthole member securely mounted upon an exterior side of a door. The first porthole member is a rigid plate having a front side, a back side, an opening disposed therethrough, and further having a tubular portion aligned with the opening and extending from the back side. The tubular portion extending through the door from the exterior side to an interior side thereof. A second porthole member is securely mounted upon exterior surface of the door. The second porthole member is a rigid plate having a front side, a back side, and further having an opening disposed therethrough. The first porthole member and the second porthole member are fastened together with fasteners with the opening of the first porthole member and the open of the second porthole member in alignment. A seal member is disposed across the opening of the first porthole member and across the opening of the second porthole member and includes a plurality of resilient flap members.

Abstract: A sash window system comprising a window frame including a side frame member, a window sash slidably mounted within the window frame, and a horn detachably connected to the sash. The horn further comprises at least one engagement feature which slidably engage the side frame member and slidably attach the horn to the window frame to retain horn to frame while allowing the horn to slide along the side frame member. The detachable connection arrangement preferably comprises a magnetic connection, comprising a magnet mounted on the horn which is attracted to the bottom of the sash and/or a metallic plate mounted therein.

Abstract: A shutter blade is provided. The shutter blade includes at least two carbon nanotube composite layers stacked on each other. Each carbon nanotube composite layer includes a polymer and a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially oriented along a same direction. The carbon nanotube structure also includes a plurality of carbon nanotube wires extending along a same direction. A shutter using the shutter blade is also provided. The shutter includes a shutter blade structure including at least two the above-mentioned shutter blades.

Abstract: A door, including: an opening passing through the door; a first panel hingedly connected to the door between the opening and a bottom edge of the door such that in a closed position the panel covers the opening and in an open position all of the panel is aligned with the door between the opening and the bottom edge; and a screen assembly secured to the door and including a displaceable screen. For the open position, the screen is extendable to cover the opening. For the closed position, the screen is retractable about a coil.

Abstract: A barrier apparatus and method are provided to reciprocate a gate or barrier between an open or closed position with one or more linear drives having one or more traveler mechanisms where at least one motor rotates the one or more shafts and moves the traveler mechanisms to move the barrier. The moving traveler mechanisms are coupled to one or more connecting arms which are coupled to the gate and the movement traveler mechanisms push and pull the arms which in turn push and pull the barrier to reciprocate the barrier between and open and closed position. The gate may be rotated and reciprocated around a horizontal axis from a generally vertical position (i.e., generally perpendicular to the ground where access to a controlled area is open) to a generally horizontal position (i.e., generally parallel to the ground where the gate extends across the entryway to the controlled area).

Abstract: A driving device has a housing tube that can be connected to a stationary base part, particularly to a vehicle body, or to a movable structural component part, particularly a vehicle hatch or vehicle door, a protective tube connected to the other respective part, a spindle drive that has a threaded spindle and a spindle nut arranged on the threaded spindle by which the housing tube and protective tube are movable axially relative to one another, and a rotary drive that drives the spindle drive in rotation and includes at least one electric motor. A sensor device conveys the current position in relation to the earth's magnetic field or plumb line and one or more corresponding signals to a control device is arranged in the driving device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding door systems, apparatus and methods of using and making the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to systems for opening horizontally sliding doors on a structure, such as, for example, a barn, warehouse, hangar, or other building or structure. Moreover, the present invention relates to apparatuses for providing the automatic opening of sliding doors. In addition, methods of making and using the same are provided.

Abstract: A window assembly includes fixed panes, a sliding pane, and a vehicle mounting frame. The mounting frame includes a single, unitary, substantially full-circumference frame member and reinforcement at least partly embedded in the frame member. Interior surfaces of the fixed panes are bonded to the frame member, and the exterior surface of the fixed panes are free of the frame. At least a laterally outboard portion of the peripheral edge of each fixed pane is covered by the frame member. A surface of the window assembly for at least a laterally extending portion of the window assembly above or below the window opening.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sealing device disposed between a vehicle door and a vehicle body and a vehicle door sealing rubber strip thereof. The sealing rubber strip is sleeved on a door pipe of the vehicle door. The vehicle door sealing rubber strip is an annular rubber body constituted by a drain segment and a non-drain segment. The annular rubber body includes a hollow rubber ring made of foaming rubber and a groove-shaped rubber ring made of compacted solid rubber and provided with a pipe body mounting groove at the inner side of the groove-shaped rubber ring. An air hole is provided in the hollow rubber ring, and a small water flowing trench is provided at the bottom surface of the pipe body mounting groove of the groove-shaped rubber ring. A fixing groove with a broad bottom and a narrow opening is provided on one external side of the groove-shaped rubber ring.

Abstract: A snap arm unit (10) for a door interlocking device includes a snap arm element (14) having a least one outwardly protruding interlocking snap arm (26). The snap arm unit comprises a housing (16) receivable in a door structure or in a frame structure and a connecting element (18) fixable to the housing (16). The snap arm element (14) is fixable to the connecting element (18) by means of a snap-fit.

Abstract: A metal bonded grinding stone is manufactured by heating and pressurizing a material including abrasive grains, a cobalt, a tungsten disulfide and a copper tin alloy to obtain a sintered product, and rapid-cooling the sintered product.

Abstract: Abrasive particles comprising shaped abrasive particles each having a sloping sidewall, each of the shaped abrasive particles comprising alpha alumina and having a first face and a second face separated by a thickness, t. The shaped abrasive particles further comprising a draft angle ? between the second face and the sloping sidewall, and the draft angle ? is between about 95 degrees to about 125 degrees.