Abstract: An apparatus and a method for eliminating termites, roaches and other insects from homes by injecting the ground with uniform amounts of exterminating fluid. To be effective in eliminating these pests and to meet state environmental regulatory laws, it is important that the right quantity of exterminating fluid be injected. This invention provides a means for electronically recording the time length of an initial injection and by audible tones advise the user when an identical time length has elapsed on subsequent injections. By use of this timing mechanism, the user can be assured that a uniform amount of exterminating fluid has been injected with each use of this exterminating fluid injector.

Abstract: A plurality of fixed gamma ray detectors is deployed along a corridor or other path to be taken by a targeted nuclear source. Each fixed gamma ray detector and its associated electronics splits the spectrum of any gamma rays detected into two energy groups, one on either side of a predetermined and variable discrimination line along the energy base line. A plurality of paired single channel analyzers (dual channel analyzer), each pair collocated and electronically connected with a gamma ray detector, records the count of each portion of the detected gamma ray spectrum. A host computer computes the ratio between the radiation counts of the two energy groups on a recurring basis and compares the ratio taken on one reading of the detectors with the ratio taken on a previous reading of the detectors. An audible or visual alarm, connected to the computer, is produces when the ratio between the two energy groups has changed or has not met an expected value.

Abstract: A protective cover for a clip board which permits use of the clip board for writing during inclement weather. The cover is transparent and attaches to the side edges and rear edge of the clip board by means of U-shaped clamps having adjustable thumb screws. A top panel, left panel, right panel and rear panel form a box-like structure over the clip board leaving an opening at the front for access to the writing surface of the clip board. The left panel and right panel are hinged to the front panel in such a way as to allow these side panels to fold flat atop the front panel. Similarly, the rear panel is hinged to the top panel so as to permit the rear panel to fold flat under the top panel when removed from the clip board. Thus, this protective cover is collapsible and portable yet can be quickly assembled and attached to a clip board in case of bad weather out in the field. Sizes for legal or letter size clip boards would be available.

Abstract: A detachable heat bonnet for mounting over and around a conventional heat pump which confines and electrically heats air confined in spaced areas between the enclosure means and the exterior surfaces of the heat pump. This supplementary heat supplied by a small, high capacity electrical heater, prevents the actuating of the auxiliary heat strips of the heat pump, when the coolness of the inside air calls for the heating cycle.

Abstract: A mobile cooler having a flexible tank track for moving the cooler over sand or irregular ground surfaces. The track members of the flexible tank track are normally made of rubber and are recessed into the outermost surfaces of the side walls of the insulated container to improve appearance of the cooler and to provide minimum obstruction to other articles when the cooler is stored in trunks or other compartments of automobiles. A retractable cord, attached to a spring loaded pulley recessed into the lower front wall of the cooler, facilitates towing of the cooler from place to place in a picnic area. A vertical levelling slot in each of the front axle supports keeps the track members in maximum contact with the surface of the ground during the towing process. Conventional pivotable handles attached to the front and back walls of the insulated container allow the cooler to be easily lifted or lowered in storing or retrieving the unit from storage.

Abstract: Apparatus for reducing the temperature of tap water enroute to the ice making section of a commercial ice cube maker. Precooling is accomplished by coiled tubing immersed in residual ice water recovered from the interior of the storage bin by a reservoir mounted beneath the drain of the storage bin of the commercial ice cube maker. Additional cooling of held water is accomplished by coiled tubing inserted in the flow line and located on the floor of the storage bin beneath the stored ice cubes. In both cases, the cooling energy which would otherwise be wasted is utilized to remove BTU's of heat from the tap water prior to injection of the tap water into the ice cube making section of the commercial ice cube maker. Requiring no additional energy to operate, the apparatus dramatically increases the production and efficiency of the commercial ice cube maker, especially in warmer climates.

Abstract: An apparatus, in combination with a conventional electrically powered hand or rider lawn mower, which provides a detachable electrical power source for such lawn mowers and one or more auxiliary electrical hand tools. The apparatus has an electrical generator powered by a gasoline engine and a control box all of which are mounted by support elements on a rectangular shaped tubular frame. The tubular frame is attached by four or more retention clips to the protective shroud of a hand lawn mower or the rear deck of a rider lawn mower. The control box has two or more a.c. electrical outlets which can be used to feed electrical current to the lawn mower and/or auxiliary electrical hand tools such as weed eaters, blowers, hedge clippers or edgers. In an alternative mode, the apparatus can be temporarily removed from the lawn mowers for use with a Recreational Vehicle, a lighting system or outdoor pump.

Abstract: In a cask (10) for the transportation and storage of radioactive materials, an improvement in the shielding means (14) which achieves significant savings in weight and increases in payload by the use of pipes of depleted uranium, tungsten or other dense metal, encapsulating polyethylene cores (20a), dispersed in two to four rows of concentric bore holes (20, 21, 22, 23 or 24) around the periphery of the cask body (11) which is preferably made of ductile iron. Alternatively, rods or small balls of these same shielding materials (21a, 22a, 23a and 24a), alone or in combination, are placed in these bore holes. The thickness, number and arrangement of these shielding pipes (20a) or rods (21a, 22a, 23a or 24a) is varied to provide optimum protection against the neutrons and gamma radiation emitted by the particular radioactive material being transported or stored.

Abstract: A permanent locking device for a nuclear waste container which, in combination with a lid and a box, utilizes a dee-shaped ring held by a wide, flat hinge and a protruding narrow malleable metal retaining strap. The ring can rotate or slide up and down within the hinge, as well as slide side to side. The hinge has a slot in its top for temporarily holding the ring in an up position while the lid is open and the box is being loaded with nuclear waste. When the lid is closed and the ring is disengaged from the slot, the ring can be quickly dropped to a down position permitting the retaining strap to extend through the ring. The retaining strap can then be readily bent down and over the circular (bottom) portion of the ring, to form a permanent seal. A deformable rubber gasket is positioned between the lid and the top edges of the box to form an air tight seal.

Abstract: A fish filleting kit wherein a gate arm having a plurality of dependent pins holds the fish to be filleted by the tail against a supporting board. A revolving locking arm and a vertical stop hold the gate arm temporarily in place during the filleting process. To permit frequent and efficient sharpening of the filleting knife, the kit includes a knife sharpener attached conveniently atop one end of the supporting board. A ruler is provided on one side of the supporting board to assist in an accurate division of the fillet being carved.