Abstract: A metal shaping apparatus to shape a metal blank into one of a plurality of configurations comprising a radius die including at least one substantially cylindrical die section having a plurality of metal blank receiving channels or slots formed therein to receive and shape the metal blank into one of the plurality of configurations.

Abstract: A dual stage compressor for use with condensable fluids comprising a condensable fluid expansion stage in fluid and thermal communication with a condensable fluid compression stage wherein the condensable fluid expansion stage comprises a compressor head/heat exchange including a fluid expansion nozzle disposed in operative relationship relative to an condensable fluid expansion chamber formed therein and the condensable fluid compression stage comprises a reciprocating compression piston movable between a first and second position disposed within a compression cylinder having an intake port and an intake valve movable between a first and second position to selectively control fluid flow from the condensable fluid expansion chamber to the interior of the compression cylinder and an exhaust port and an exhaust valve movable between the first and second position to selectively control fluid flow from the compression cylinder such that when the reciprocating compression piston moves from the first to second posi

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for treating clothing, pillows, bedding, furniture, rugs or carpets for dust mites. Non-toxic aqueous compositions contain one or more surfactants high terpene oils and a monohydric alcohol. Various percentage weight amounts such as 17 to 27 percent of surfactants, 8 to 16 percent of high terpene oils, 4 to 8 percent monohydric and water are comprised by a composition for treating and controlling dust mites on clothing, pillows, bedding, furniture, rugs or carpets. A method for controlling and treating dust mites includes applying an effective amount of a non-toxic aqueous composition, scrubbing the composition into the clothing, pillows, bedding, furniture, rugs or carpets and rinsing the composition and dust mites therefrom.

Abstract: A refrigerant purge system for use with a chiller including a condenser and evaporator to remove noncondensables from the refrigerant comprising a refrigerant separation stage to separate noncondensables from the refrigerant coupled to the chiller by a refrigerant/noncondensables input stage to receive refrigerant and noncondensables from the chiller when noncondensables therein reach a predetermined level and a refrigerant output stage to feed condensed refrigerant to the chiller when condensed refrigerant within the refrigerant separation stage reaches a predetermined level and a noncondensable output stage to release noncondensables to the atmosphere when the noncondensables within the refrigerant separation stage reach a predetermined level.

Abstract: A non-toxic aqueous pesticide for application on plants and animals comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil. The pesticide is used to effectively control insects and parasites such as lice, ticks, mites, aphides and chiggers found on plants and animals.

Abstract: A tree line fence system for use with a tree line comprising a plurality of trees to be harvested comprising a plurality of fencing members affixed to the tree trunks of each tree along the tree line to support a plurality of corresponding fencing elements wherein each fencing member comprises a fencing nail having a fencing element attachment means formed on the proximal end thereof to operatively receive and support the plurality of fencing elements thereon and a fencing member attachment means formed on the distal end portion thereof to anchor or secure the fencing members to the corresponding tree trunks to affix the tree line fence system to the tree trunks along the tree line.

Abstract: An acoustical insulation panel to absorb and attenuate sound energy comprising an inner core including a plurality of cells formed therein and an outer membrane disposed on each side of the inner core to cooperatively form a plurality of sound attenuating chambers, each outer membrane includes an inner substrate of nonwoven meltblown microfiber acoustical absorbing fabric extending into each of the plurality of cells to cooperatively form the corresponding sound attenuating chamber therebetween and an outer facing to protect the corresponding inner substrate of nonwoven meltblown microfiber acoustical absorbing fabric.

Abstract: A hat constructed of woven fabric capable of reflecting radiant energy from the exterior thereof and of releasing thermal energy from the interior thereof, the hat comprising a side band having a top panel and a double ply outer brim attached to the upper and lower peripheral portions thereof to shield the head, neck and face of the wearer from the elements and to allow heat to escape from the interior thereof.

Abstract: A truss element positioning clamp for use on a truss fabrication table to position a truss element in a preselected position comprising a clamp chassis slideably disposed over a clamping channel formed in the surface of the truss fabrication table including a truss stop operatively disposed on the upper surface of the clamp chassis to selectively engage and position the truss element of a truss having at least one guide member formed on the clamp chassis and disposed within the clamping channel to prevent rotation of the truss element positioning clamp relative to the clamping channel and a clamp stop movably coupled to the clamp chassis extending into the interior of the clamping channel and selectively movable between a first position and a second position such that when the clamp stop is in the first position the clamp stop is disengaged from the inner surface of the clamping channel whereby the truss element positioning clamp may be positioned longitudinally along the length of the clamping channel and wh

Abstract: A lower limb orthotic brace to control the movement of the lower limb of a patient comprising a contoured orthotic contact shell and an integral load-bearing frame, the contoured orthotic contact shell comprises at least one layer of fabric impregnated with a hardened structural resin forming an inner orthotic contact surface conforming to the outer surface of the lower limb of the patient and the integral load-bearing frame comprises at least one reinforcing member extending along the contoured orthotic contact shell including a plurality of bundled continuous composite fibers woven in a multidirectional tubular braid impregnated with a hardened structural resin with at least one side of the braid in contact with the contoured orthotic contact shell along the entire length of the braid such that the hardened resins impregnating the fabric of the contoured orthotic contact shell combine with the resins impregnating the braid thereby forming a continuous integral structural matrix encapsulating both the braid

Abstract: A tray to protect the loop of a loop electrode during sterilization, shipping, handling and storage wherein the tray comprises a wall extending upwardly from a bottom wall to cooperatively form a cavity to receive the loop and distal end portion of the electrode shaft therein, a peripheral flange extending outwardly from the lower portion of the wall and an electrode limit to limit movement of the loop electrode within the cavity to limit lateral and longitudinal movement of the loop electrode relative to the tray to maintain the loop in spaced relationship relative thereto.

Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle or powered wheelchair comprising a seat operatively mounted to a carriage by a seat positioning assembly including a linear positioning assembly to selectively position the seat longitudinally relative to the carriage to maintain the weight distribution of the personal mobility vehicle and occupant between the front and rear of the personal mobility vehicle within a predetermined weight distribution pattern during operation of the personal mobility vehicle to enhance the static and dynamic stability thereof.

Abstract: An adjustable magnifier structure mountable on various lamp stands, being comprised of a magnifier, an adjustable post, an extensible rod and a clamping portion, wherein, the extensible rod is provided on the two ends thereof with the magnifier and the extensible rod respectively. The magnifier can be rotated to any desired angular position, and the extensible rod can be adjusted in displacement freely, hence the adjustable post can be adjusted to any position in a three-dimensional space freely. The clamping portion is connectable with any of various lamp posts, so that the accompanied practical effect of various lamps can be increased by mounting a magnifier on any of them. The structure of the present invention is novel, convenient and practical in being mountable on these lamp stands without holding of a magnifier by a user.

Abstract: A mounting device for a lamp on a birdcage comprised of a lamp receptacle provided on both ends thereof at least with a telescopically movable rod having a lock. Wherein, the locks can be hung and fixed on any positions on the frame of the birdcage; and by providing a plurality of telescopically movable rods, a lamp for the birdcage can be provided at a location on the frame of the birdcage requiring a light source. This can allow adjustment of distances and orientations of the light rays projected from the lamp to birds, thus growth of the birds can be promoted.

Abstract: A pivot connector for an easel lamp comprised of a fixing main body, a fixing bolt, a press bolt and a locking member; wherein, the fixing main body is provided with a pivot connecting recess adapted to be fixed at a suitable position on the easel, the fixing bolt is used to lock the pivot connector firm on the easel. The fixing main body is provided aside the fixing bolt with a through hole. The press bolt and the locking member are inserted respectively from the two ends of the through hole to connect with each other in the through hole. The locking member is provided on the end thereof with a toothed groove to be connected to a telescopically movable rod of a lamp receptacle. A lamp thereby can be firmly and pivotally connected on the pivot connector to get suitable illuminating position and distance above the easel.

Abstract: A welding lead assembly for use with a metal inert gas welding system to operatively couple a welding gun through an electrode feed unit of the metal inert gas welder to a power supply and an inert gas supply, the welding lead assembly includes a unitary welding lead having an inner flexible inert gas conduit coaxially disposed within a flexible electrical conductor and a plurality of electrode feed control elements to selectively supply inert gas and electrical power to the electrode feed unit through the inner flexible inert gas conduit and the flexible electrical conductor respectively and control signals between the welding gun and the power supply and inert gas supply through the electrode feed control elements to control operation of the metal inert gas welding system.

Abstract: A system to organize, store and dispense a plurality of tablets in a predetermined therapeutic regime comprising a plurality of sets of separate packets corresponding to the days of the week or the dates of the month configured to store at least one tablet therein wherein each set of separate packets comprises a subset of the packets corresponding to the time of day or date the plurality tablets for the corresponding day or date are to be administered and a packet organizer to arrange the sets and subsets of packets sequentially by day or date and time of day or date for each corresponding day or date for selectively dispensing and consumption of the appropriate tablet or tablets at the proper time and day or date.

Abstract: A clamping holder for a lamp used for a flowerpot comprising an inverse "U" shaped main body having a lock seat and a clamping bolt, the main body is formed on the two ends thereof respectively a shovel shaped insertion arm and a plain clamping arm. The insertion arm is for inserting into the soil for positioning the clamping holder. The plain clamping arm is provided with a threaded hole for screwing therein the clamping bolt. Thereby the clamping holder is firmly mounted on the flowerpot or the flower nursery platform, while a lock seat provided thereon is used to mount the lamp. Convenience of use and firmness of fixing of the flowerpot lamp can thus be achieved.