Abstract: A boat mounted hunting blind to aid hunters in hunting game, particularly water fowl; wherein, at least two pontoons are connected together, preferably in parallel orientation, by way of a bridging platform. Above the platform there is hingedly attached a collapsible canopy, preferably camouflaged in design, within which the hunter may be concealed in a seated or standing position while scouting and shooting game. Above the canopy there is removably attached a detachable roof, preferably camouflage in design, for providing weather protection for the hunter and further concealment.

Abstract: A trolling motor steering linkage system with motor steering and speed controls mounted adjacent to a central or midship portion of a boat for ease of one-hand operability. The steering linkage system is mounted to a top surface or hull of a boat via a propeller tube, secured to a transom which spans the width of the craft and provides support for the propeller tube. A motor control head controls the direction and the speed of the trolling motor with an integrally attached grip throttle. A roll bar is attached to the motor control head, which roll bar is supported at a raised elevation from the mounting surface of the boat by roll bar stantions. The roll bar is further connected to a linkage rod, which linkage rod is connected to the propeller tube for rotating the propeller tube, with attached trolling motor and propeller, and thereby steers the boat.

Abstract: A programmable array logic circuit macrocell using ferromagnetic memory cells. More particularly, the present invention uses a non-volatile ferromagnetic memory cell to temporarily store binary data. It is an advantage of the invention to have the ferromagnetic memory cells or bits to store data even when there is no power provided to the circuitry, thus saving power during operation of the programmable logic circuitry, and ensuring that there is no loss of the data should there be a temporary power shutdown. Additionally, the ferromagnetic cells provide for indefinite number of switching actions on the data without degradation to the capacity to store data therein, thus eliminating “write fatigue”. The invention provides an integrated circuit, comprising a programmable OR array (24), a programmable AND array (28), coupled to the programmable OR array, and a macrocell output circuit (22).

Abstract: The invention generally related to registers or flip-flop circuits. More particularly, the present invention refers to the use of non-volatile ferromagnetic memory cell to store binary data in a register or flip-flop circuit. It is an advantage of the invention to have a flip-flop with a ferromagnetic memory cell or bit to store data even when there is no power provided to the circuitry. Thus, saving power during operation of any associated circuitry, and ensuring that there is no loss of the data should there be a temporary power shut down. Additionally, the ferromagnetic cells provide for indefinite number of switching actions on the data without degradation to the capacity to store data therein, or eliminating “write fatigue”.

Abstract: There is a walking cane, for supporting and balancing a user, and allowing a user to retard forward motion. The walking cane includes a base, having a wheel rotatably coupled thereto. The cane further includes a braking member, coupled to and positioned relatively above the base, having a contact portion that contacts the wheel to retard the wheel's rotation when a threshold downward force is applied to the cane.

Abstract: A lifting device made of a single piece of a flexible material, substantially forming a loop, is disclosed. The flexible material has a first and second edge, a fold between the first and second edge, such that the first edge rests substantially atop the second edge, and a seam securing the first edge to the second edge. A first handle is formed by a first end of the loop, and a second handle is formed by a second end of the loop, opposite the first end of the loop. A flexible support piece is coupled substantially within the loop, between the first and second end of the loop. A method of using a person lifting device is also disclosed. The first step of the method is to provide a lifting device. The lifting device includes a single piece of a flexible material, substantially forming a loop.

Abstract: A marking composition for placing a temporarily visible mark on a surface. The composition includes a paint base and a pigmented colorant. The pigmented colorant is dispersed within the paint base, and has characteristics that cause the mark to progressively become substantially invisible upon exposure to UV light. Additives, such as UV absorbers and anti-oxidants may be included to alter the rate at which the mark becomes invisible. The pigmented colorant may be a dispersion of dyed melamine-toluenesulfonamide-formaldehyde polymer in a mixture of alkyl based resins and aliphatic hydrocarbons. The colorant may be about 2 to 30 parts by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A decorative disc holder is provided. The disc holder includes a display member and a disc securing mechanism, removably attached to the display member. In one embodiment, the display member is fabric. An example of a suitable fabric is a loop fabric. In one embodiment, the disc securing mechanism includes a hub having a front side and a back side and a hook fastener attached to the back side of the hub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions of cactus fruit extracts combined with ginseng berry extracts and foods and drink products made therefrom. The novel beverages and extracts of the present invention may be used in food products and drinks to enhance flavor and nutritional value.

Abstract: A liquid remediation system is disclosed comprising a reaction chamber having an inlet in communication with a source of liquid. A pump directs the liquid through the reaction chamber. A reactive medium, that chemically reacts with a contaminant is dispersed throughout the reaction chamber. At least one discharge loop may direct the liquid back to the source from the reaction chamber after the liquid has undergone a level of remediation. Also disclosed is a method of remediating a liquid. In the method a reaction chamber is provided, having an inlet in communication with a source of liquid. The liquid is directed through the reaction chamber by a pump. A contaminant in the liquid is chemically reacted with a reactive medium that is dispersed throughout the reaction chamber. The liquid is then directed back to the source from the reaction chamber through at least one discharge loop after the liquid has undergone a level of remediation.

Abstract: The present invention comprises novel combinations of ginseng berry juice and extracts combined with other skin nutrients and moisturizers which may be used to soften and moisturize the skin while providing essential vitamins and nutrients to the skin in a natural way.

Abstract: A hearing device comprises a housing having an outer wall and a compartment adapted to receive a battery. The battery forms a portion of the housing outer wall when engaged with the compartment. The hearing device compartment also includes an integrated switch comprising a contact adapted to engage the battery in response to a deformation of the hearing device, and a conformal tip adapted to engage with the housing such that the conformal tip surrounds the compartment and the engaged battery.

Abstract: A device for assisting a user with ingress and egress into and out of automobiles and other modes of transportation that includes an attaching member for attaching the device to the mode of transportation and a connecting member which includes a handle that the user grasps during ingress and egress from the mode of transportation and an adjusting means that allows the device to be strategically located for a user's particular needs or preferences.

Abstract: A Hall effect ferromagnetic non-volatile random access memory cell comprising a Hall effect sensor adjacent to a ferromagnetic bit which is surrounded by a drive coil. The coil is electrically connected to a drive circuit, and when provided with an appropriate current creates a residual magnetic field in the ferromagnetic bit, the polarity of which determines the memory status of the cell. The Hall effect sensor is electrically connected via four conductors to a voltage source, ground, and two read sense comparator lines for comparing the voltage output to determine the memory status of the cell. The read and write circuits are arranged in a matrix of bit columns and byte rows. A method for manufacturing said Hall effect ferromagnetic non-volatile random access memory cell.