Abstract: A one-piece cutting tool having a cutting profile designed to cut both a rail and stile. The top portion of the tool cuts the rail while the lower portion of the device cuts the stile. The stile is cut with dimensions which fit into the mating alignment with the rail. The tool is also provided with a pair of bearings to guide a workpiece along the cutting tool regardless of whether the tool is being used to cut a rail or a stile. Additionally, no portion of the tool is designed to cut both the rail and the stile, which allows the tool to wear evenly and which prevents premature wear on the tool.

Abstract: An articulated backpack apparatus for transporting material while attached to a user in which an upper storage element of the apparatus is capable of pivotal movement in relationship to a lower storage element of the apparatus while attached to the user. The backpack apparatus is capable of being collapsed into a satchel orientation so that the backpack apparatus may be carried by hand. From the satchel orientation the upper storage element and lower storage element may be moved apart by a pair of extensible supports so that the backpack apparatus may be secured over the wheel of bicycle in a pannier orientation. Additionally, the backpack apparatus is provided with a pull handle, an extensible shaft, and wheels, so that the backpack apparatus may be rolled along the ground in a pull cart orientation.

Abstract: A hinged access display and dispensing device for lottery-type tickets includes a housing of box-like configuration with a door that is pivotally attached at a lower portion of the housing rear end. A lock assembly is secured in an upper portion of the door and has a head portion located adjacent the door exterior and a body portion extending from the head portion through the door. Projections are formed on the exterior of the lock assembly body portion and the door to coact with one another to secure the lock assembly in the door. In a preferred embodiment, the projections on the lock assembly are in the form of threads on the body portion and the projections on the door are in the form of tabs that extend into the grooves of the lock assembly body portion threads.

Abstract: A laser weapon simulator apparatus for practice in the shooting of a firearm at a target having reflective material thereon. The apparatus includes a laser beam transmitter that is actuable to emit a laser beam of short duration, a laser beam receiver for collecting and processing a reflected portion of the laser beam, circuitry for detecting the emission of the laser beam by the transmitter, and a visual display. The receiver includes circuitry adapted to produce a "hit" signal upon receiving the reflected portion of the laser beam and the detecting circuitry is adapted to produce a "try" signal in response to the emission of the laser beam. The visual display produces an output "hit" display signal upon the concurrent receipt of a "hit" signal from the receiver and a "try" signal from the detecting circuitry.

Abstract: An overrunning clutch having structure capable of maintaining a lubricant within the overrunning clutch during operation. The overrunning clutch is provided with an outer race and an inner race with a sprag assembly positioned therebetween. The sprag assembly is provided with sidewalls which substantially prevent the escape of lubricant between the sprag assembly and the outer race. The overrunning clutch is also provided with thrust washers which substantially prevent the escape of the lubricant between the thrust washers and the outer race, while allowing injection of a lubricant through the thrust washer and over the sidewalls of the sprag assembly to lubricate the sprags during operation of the overrunning clutch.

Abstract: A dual modular device for the display and dispensing of tickets is provided that includes a box type unit with two storage sections and a rear door that is pivotally mounted by a mounting assembly formed of cylindrical posts attached to each lower corner of the door and receivably journaled in cavities located in the lower rear portion of each sidewall of the unit. The door further includes side and top flanges that overlie the sidewalls and roof of the unit when the door is in a closed position to secure the sidewalls of the unit from being forced apart to gain access to the interior of the unit. The lower portion of the door also includes offset side edges to provide a door with approximately the same dimension as the inside measurement between the two sidewalls of the unit so that the lower portion of the door acts as a positioning guide when closing the door.

Abstract: A light-weight, high-strength beam member for use in concrete form assemblies. A sheet material is roll-formed into a hollow beam having a trapezoidal transverse cross section. In assembly, a plurality of beam members are attached to a supporting metal concrete forming structure in a parallel, spaced-apart relation. Sheeting or decking is attached to the plurality of beam members by hand driven nails which penetrate a top section the beam members.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for injection molding a plastic part using a film gate. The film gate is constructed of a pair of tenon members which retract into a mortise tooled into a mold section. Because the tenon members extend to release the dross formed in the runner, the film gate may be placed in the center of the mold section to decrease the pressure gradient in the curing plastic and to allow the gate to be located where aesthetic aberrations, from the removal of the dross, will not be a problem in the finished article.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing mechanical railway parts within individual cradles for transportation and storage. The cradles are designed to securely store and protect fragile parts while allowing for easy manipulation and recognition of the parts positioned within the cradles. Additionally, the cradles may be stacked to allow a greater number of mechanical railway parts to be shipped or stored in a given amount of space.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing and spraying a catalyst with a resin onto a surface. The resin and catalyst are internally mixed within a disposable mixing tube. After the spraying is completed, the catalyzed resin is allowed to harden within the tube and the tube is thereafter disposed of. Because the catalyst and resin are not mixed within any reusable portions of the spraying apparatus, the need for rinsing with acetone or similar hazardous solvents is eliminated.

Abstract: An improved method for row crop spraying whereby a solution is atomized by high speed air, imparted with an electrical charge, slowed with more high speed air, and deposited over crops including a nozzle for practicing such a technique. Such charged droplets are attracted to oppositely charged crops and are, therefore, more likely to adhere to crops than fall to the ground or to be swept away by the wind. Since a larger percentage of solution adheres to the plant, less solution can be applied thereby addressing both environmental and pecuniary concerns.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for assessing relatedness from autoradiograms. A scanner reads and digitizes the one or more banded lanes of an autoradiogram and communicates the information to a digital computer. The information is processed and analyzed to rationalize the banded lanes with a standard. Similarity coefficients and dendrograms of relatedness are generated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for desiccation in which the exterior walls of the apparatus are heated and cooled in synchronization with the interior of the apparatus to avoid temperature gradients and inconsistent desiccation of material placed within the apparatus. The apparatus wall temperature regulating means also allows for more accurate sterilization of the apparatus after the desiccation process has been completed.

Abstract: A substantially closed apparatus for deflecting and retaining waste fluids issuing from the ear canal of a patient being irrigated by a caregiver. The device is preferably transparent thereby allowing the caregiver to accurately manipulate the irrigator within the ear canal and to monitor the waste retainer to determine when the container must be emptied. The substantially closed configuration of the device prevents waste fluids issuing from the ear canal from contacting and contaminating the caregiver which could result in the transfer of infection and disease.

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle having a hull and pair of multiple-flighted outriggers which coact to stabilize and propel the vehicle over land and water. The speed and direction of the vehicle is controlled by a joystick allowing an operator to move the craft over land and water with a single hand. The multiple flighting and positioning of the outriggers adds efficiency and stability to the vehicle while the joystick control adds ease of operation.

Abstract: A trenching bridge mounting interface for a trenching machine that is adjustable to alter the effective length of a fixed length bridge so as to accommodate trenching bars of different lengths. The interface includes a prime mover mounting structure that is releasably secured to the prime mover of the trenching machine and a bridge mounting structure attached to the fixed length bridge. The effective length of the bridge is adjusted between a short length and a long length by reversing of the prime mover mounting structure.

Abstract: An adjustable concrete mold which varies the height of a side form on a casting bed to any desired height, The device is also of a construction which allows total exposure of the sides of a hardened concrete element after casting and which allows complete clearance of the side form away from the main bed to allow easy removal of the hardened concrete element from the main bed.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring and spraying a catalyst with a resin onto a surface. A pressure gauge is attached to the manifold of a spray gun to monitor the pressure of catalyst within the manifold. The pressure gauge warns of and diagnoses problems with the apparatus ranging from a damaged pump to a plug in the manifold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electronically performing bookkeeping upon a plurality of accounting journal entries having at least one account number and at least one data component associated with each account number. A chart of accounts having account numbers and opening balances associated with the plurality of journal entries is read electronically. A set of account-section numbers is then created for each account number. The journal entries are electronically read and one of the account-section numbers is assigned to each account number. The assigned account-section numbers and associated data components are then sorted in a predetermined order. A design for the predetermined order is identified and compared with stored design records to see if such a design already exists. If not, the new design is stored. If so, the associated data components are added to the accumulated total for each account-section number.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing and spraying a catalyst with a resin onto a surface. The resin and catalyst are delivered to a mixer having no O-rings which could become clogged with catalyzed resin and destroy the gun. The manifold is connected to a mixer which is connected to an air supply. The spray gun eliminates the need for any check valves within the manifold.