Abstract: An archery bow quiver for holding arrows for quick retrieval to be shot by the bow includes an integral bow hook and tree screw. The quiver, which quickly attaches and detaches to the riser of a bow, includes an elongate frame with a top end for a hood to protect the arrow tips or broadheads and a bottom end where at is suitably an elastomeric arrow shaft rack. In the central region of the elongate frame is a first cutout into which a pivotal collar or bushing is secured for acceptance of a journaled shaft further extending into a tree screw or spike. The journaled shaft is threaded into a bow hook end which extends in opposite direction from the tree screw. The bow hook and integral tree screw readily pivot within the cutout space to rotate transversely with respect to the elongate frame for rotation of the bow hook to screw the tree screw into suitably a tree.

Abstract: An biconical antenna assembly including a pair of conductors each having a plurality of radiating conductors. One of the conductors defines a cone shape and radiating conductors extending to define a generally conical form. The other conductor defines a cylindrical shape and radiating conductors extend to define another generally conical form. The conical forms are defined by a pair of sheet conductors and radiating conductors generally divergent about a center point or axis. A feed point is defined generally at the center point. Multiple RF chokes can be provided on the radiating conductors to optimize performance of the antenna over a predetermined frequency range.

Abstract: A cutting wheels archery broadhead includes a ferrule with an upper fork, a lower fork and a forward tip. An upper sharpened cutter wheel is rotatably mounted in the upper fork. A lower sharpened cutter wheel is rotatably mounted in the lower fork and such wheels overlap within the ferrule. A sharpened arrowhead is mounted in the forward tip portion of the ferrule to assist in broadhead penetration and rotational cutting of the cutter wheels.

Abstract: A squeegee blade assembly and method of use for a floor surface maintenance machine. A blade/guide subassembly is inserted into a channel of a scrub head prior to operation. During operation, the subassembly is retained with the channel via friction and/or protruding structures. During a blade exchange procedure, the subassembly is retracted from the channel prior to separation of the blade from the guide. Interaction with a protruding structure within the channel signals to an operator that the subassembly has been properly positioned.

Abstract: A sport set (10) and methods for golf club identification are provided. The sports set (10) includes a plurality of clubs (10 and 12) with each club (10 or 12) or subset of the plurality of clubs (10 or 12) provided with a distinguishing surface configuration on at least a portion of the exterior surface of head (18) to enable a golfer to visually distinguish between each club (10 or 12) or between subsets of clubs (10 or 12).

Abstract: A hanging display system is provided comprising an electrified grid system adapted for operative communication with display animation modules.

Abstract: An articulating cab assembly for vehicles with an elevated frame, such as excavators, is described. The cab assembly includes a cab coupled to a pivot plate, wherein the pivot plate is coupled to a cab assembly mounting framework. A cab extendable link is pivotally connected to the cab and the pivot plate, for moving the cab between an elevated operating position and a lower ground level operator load and unload access position. The cab assembly also includes a framework extendable link that is pivotally connected to the pivot plate and to the cab assembly mounting framework, for moving the pivot plate forwardly and rearwardly without pivot plate rotation. The cab is in a fully lowered position when the extendable links are each at a minimum extension, and the cab is in a fully raised position when the extendable links are each at a maximum extension.

Abstract: A fibre optic transmission application, in particular, an optical device that can be incorporated into telecommunications equipment as well as into test and measurement equipment with reduced insertion loss, reduced crosstalk effects and reduced height, with increased versatility in the implementation of optical functions other than multiplexers and demultiplexers. Relates to components, modules, equipments and instruments such as multiplexers, demultiplexers, routers, channel monitors, and tunable filters that encompass such optical devices.

Abstract: A suspension system for a tracked vehicle providing a wide range of performance characteristics via a user-adjustable overload spring assembly which engages a rear suspension element. An optimum spring force can depend on the both operator characteristics and local operating conditions. A user is afforded the ability to adjust a rear suspension system to provide desired ride characteristics. A suspension system including a movable stop to define a mechanical relation between a rear suspension arm and a front suspension arm is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning fabrics, floor coverings, and bare floor surfaces utilizing a soil transfer cleaning medium is disclosed. A method of mechanically removing soil from a surface intended to be cleaned includes the steps of successively and repeatedly: wetting a portion of a cleaning medium with a cleaning liquid; extracting any soil and at least some of the cleaning liquid from the previously wetted portion of the cleaning medium; and wiping the surface intended to be cleaned with the portion of the cleaning medium so as to transfer soil from the surface intended to be cleaned to the cleaning medium. Portable and vehicle-based devices may be utilized to practice the method of cleaning.

Abstract: A balloon with an attached magnetic speaker sound module. The sound module has a housing containing a magnetic speaker, a power source, and wiring connecting the magnetic speaker the power source. The magnetic speaker is mounted in the housing adjacent an aperture in the housing. The balloon may be constructed of two sides with different weights, with the magnetic speaker adhered to the side with lesser weight so that the balloon floats upright. Alternatively, a counter-weight may be attached to the side of the balloon opposite the magnetic speaker sound module. A method of manufacturing a balloon with an attached magnetic speaker sound module. The balloon is caused to float upright either by constructing the balloon of two sides with different weights and attaching the magnetic speaker sound module to the side with the lesser weight, or by attaching a counter-weight to the side of the balloon opposite the magnetic speaker sound module.

Abstract: A telecommunications system includes a personal item held by a user of the system, a first means of communication made available to the user and capable of communicating with the personal item and with a data transfer network, and a second means of communication capable of communicating with the data transfer network and belonging to an interlocutor of the user. The first means of communication may be triggered between a non-transparent operating mode and a transparent operating mode during which it is incapable of acting on data passing through it. The system makes it possible to guarantee the user that the confidential data he may send will not be altered or saved by the first means of communication in view of its illicit use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pad and sound transmission system which is adapted to directly transmit audible sound waves into the body at high intensity levels. In one embodiment, the subject invention includes a back pad and a seat pad. Each pad includes a speaker module having an acoustic speaker disposed within the pad and surrounded by a plurality of different layers.

Abstract: A system and method of use within a rolling facility comprising a plurality of bearing assemblies with each assembly further comprising components including liners and chock sets. An RFID system utilizes RFID tags on each of the plurality of components in order to track and/or monitor characteristics of either the entire bearing assembly or individual components thereof. An RFID tag reader may be incorporated within a mill stand or may include portable devices. In one embodiment, RFID tag interrogation occurs both at the mill stand and at a remote site at which bearing assembly occurs. A unique combination of bearing components can be assembled, identified and monitoring during successive rolling campaigns allowing the mill operator to make adjustments toward improving the quality of rolled product.

Abstract: Dasher board assemblies and methods for making the same. An example dasher board assembly may include a dasher board frame. A facing panel may be coupled to the frame. An adhesive member may be disposed between the frame and the facing panel. The adhesive member may attach the facing panel to the frame.

Abstract: An arrow rest that contains the arrow shaft before, during, and after the shot. To give the archer a precise, accurate shot, pull-away support fingers 120 degrees apart move in a self centering radial motion towards the center of the arrow shaft when the archer draws the bow to full draw and simultaneously pull away from the arrow shaft in a simultaneous radial motion to give complete clearance to the arrow shaft and its vanes or fletching once released from full draw.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transport package which efficiently maintains payload temperature within a predetermined temperature range during delivery through regions having ambient temperatures outside the desired range. The transport package is used for transporting temperature sensitive materials and thermally protecting the materials from cold and hot ambient temperatures in a manner that does not require a power source or other mechanical devices. Aspects of the invention relate to a temperature maintaining packaging system having an outer container, thermal insulation materials and two or more different phase change materials.