Abstract: The Seamless Sensory System (3S), the invention, integrates state-of-the-art sensor technology with modern software engineering practices to create seamless positioning. The invention can include the incorporation of GPS/Inertial Navigation/IR and other technologies into a handheld/man wearable/mounted system that will not be compromised in hostile environments. The invention continues accurate navigation in the absence of GPS satellite signals. The invention utilizes a “continuous calibration” Kalman Filter methodology and motion sensor(s) to maintain “GPS-like” accuracy after GPS signals are no longer available. A proprietary technology called an Ultrasonic Doppler Velocity Measurement (UVM) Sensor is the invention's ‘key component’ to create “GPS like performance” under any GPS denied condition. Additional sensors are included to complete the picture of the local environment.

Abstract: A portable paintball bunker for temporary deployment atop a playing surface of a paintball game field to provide a shelter for a player from being hit by a paintball shot from a paintball marker of an opposing player. The bunker includes an open perimeter frame assembly formed of straight tubular frame members including one central upright frame member, two diagonal upper edge frame members and two lower ground-supported frame members and connecting fittings for attaching ends of the tubular frame members together to define two substantially upright planar right triangular shaped perimeter frames having a common upright central edge therebetween defined by the central upright frame member. A flexible cover is also provided including two substantially right triangular panels having a common upright margin, each panel extending over one of the perimeter frames.

Abstract: A hand held fishing gaff for manually engaging and lifting fish from water having a multi-position fish hook. The handle preferably has a straight main portion and a gripping portion which is arcuately shaped and extends away from a longitudinal axis of the straight portion. A fish hook is connected to the handle and is lockably positionable in a plurality of different rotationally aligned positions about the longitudinal axis. A fish hook detent interconnected between the handle and fish hook shank is selectively self-locking into one of a plurality of positional orientations of the fish hook. The device is preferably buoyant in water and the handle preferably has a uniform oval cross section to enhance gripability.

Abstract: A low sun angle shade preferably adapted to be attached to and carried on a rigid side or end margin of a bimini top, T-top and the like for a boat. The sunshade includes an elongated shade panel formed of substantially opaque material and pivotal connectors on one longitudinal margin of the shade panel adapted for attachment to, and selected pivotal movement of, the shade panel with respect to the side or end margin of the bimini top or T-top. The shade panel is thereby selectively pivotally moveable about a pivotal axis passing through the pivotal connectors between a deployed or outstretched downwardly extending position with respect to the bimini top or T-top wherein low-to-the-horizon sun is substantially block from a boat operators or passengers eyes and a stored position doubled over and positioned against a corresponding side or end portion of the bimini top or T-top. Collapsible embodiments are also provided.

Abstract: A personal canopy apparatus connectable to a separate structure. The canopy apparatus includes a main spine connectable to the separate structure, a top spine pivotally connected in a generally forwardly extending orientation to an upper end of said main spine, and a retractable canopy. The canopy includes two flexible covers each supported along a proximal edge by the top spine. A leading edge support arm and battens are supportively connected to each of the covers and are pivotally connected at a proximal end about one of two closely spaced third pivotal axes at a distal end of the top spine. When each of the covers are open in a fan-like manner, the support arms extend laterally in opposite directions from the top spine to form a leading edge of the canopy. The support arms, covers and battens are stored in closely aligned fashion within a substantially hollow length of said top spine.

Abstract: A golf club swinging guide releasably attachable to a lower end of a golf club shaft. The guide includes a stationary member having an alignment surface which, when adjustably aligned parallel to the striking face of the golf club head, automatically orients the visual intended line of flight perpendicular to the club face. A movable member is connected for free rotation to the stationary member about an upright axis of rotation which passes centrally through an enlarged clearance aperture through the stationary and movable members to facilitate installation over the grip area of the shaft. A wind vane extends laterally from one end of the movable member whereby the movable member is responsive to movement of air to visually align itself in a direction that the golf club is swung. Visual misalignment between the intended line of flight and the actual direction of golf club swing is viewable during a golf swing. Temporary securement of the alignment at the instant of golf ball impact is also provided.

Abstract: A vertical planting system comprising individual growing containers each having a bottom wall, outwardly tapered side walls defining a hollow interior and an open top surface, the upper margins of the side walls thereof defining discrete radially extending spaced upwardly facing planting areas. The containers are vertically stackable one on top of the next in self-aligning fashion to form a vertical growing column supported by an elongated upright support pole driven into the ground and inserted through an aperture in the bottom wall of each container. A nutrient and water diffuser box is vertically stackable and self aligning atop a top of one of the containers in the growing column and support pole receiving aperture formed therethrough and slidably engaged over the support pole, the bottom of the diffuser box also including fluid drainage hole formed through and positioned over said bottom wall of said diffuser box.

Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle (PMV) lift for loading and offloading a personal mobility vehicle (PMV) into and from a rear portion of a vehicle, the vehicle having an interior floor and a trailer hitch rigidly attached to the rear of the vehicle to which the PMV lift is rigidly engageable. The PMV lift receives substantially all of its support from the trailer hitch and includes an elongated laterally extending lifting boom and a drive mechanism connected adjacent a proximal end thereof. The drive mechanism includes an elongated flexible lifting cable or belt which is operably connectable for raising and lowering the PMV by operation of the drive mechanism. An upright stanchion is supportively connected to the lifting boom while an elongated lift support arm is supportively connected to a lower end of the stanchion. A trailer hitch engaging member is connectable at one end to the trailer hitch, the other end of which is connected to a proximal end of the lift support arm.

Abstract: A tile and backing assembly for creating a walkway, pathway and a driveway atop ground. Each assembly used in constructing the walkway preferably includes a backing member formed from a single sheet having elongated tile support members positioned side-by-side one to another. Each tile support member is defined by spaced apart transverse slits or cuts through the backing member, each having complete and incomplete segments and extending in zigzag fashion thereacross. Each of the incomplete segments is defined by overlapping unconnected spaced slit segments to define a slender elongated expansion link connecting adjacent tile support members together. Each of the tile support members have evenly spaced tile attachment areas, each of which supportively receive one of a plurality of tiles. Each tile is attached to one tile attachment area in a desired design array with adjacent tiles abutting one another when the assembly is in the contracted orientation.

Abstract: A universal gas pressure adjustment tool for a plurality of gas pressure regulators each of which is connected in line with a pressurized natural gas supply conduit and having a pressure adjusting member which adjustably controls the outlet gas pressure of gas exiting from the regulator. Each of the adjusting members within each regulator have a different structure for engagement with, and rotatable moveable by, a particular different adjustment tool drive end configured for engagement with the particular adjusting member to effect regulation of the gas outlet pressure. The adjustment tool has an elongated body having a plurality of different end configurations, each of which is structured for mating substantially coaxial alignment and engagement with, and for axial rotatable adjustment of, a particular adjusting member. Each of the end configurations is readily accessible for use with one particular corresponding adjusting member without interference from any of the other end configurations.

Abstract: An ignition spark enhancing device and spark plug wire disposed in or establishing the electrical path between a spark source and a spark plug of an internal combustion engine. The device includes one or more coils of conductive hollow tubing formed from a length of conductive tubing and having ends each configured for connection to the spark plug wire of the device or to a spark plug. The tubing is preferably copper and may also be aluminum or other conductive material and is also preferably used to form each spark plug wire as well for durability. At least five complete loops or turns wound concentrically or in helix fashion are preferred. The device is also preferably coated with a non-conductive material to reduce any risk of electrical shock or short circuit.

Abstract: A three-dimensional mirror-image duplicating carver for producing a three-dimensional mirror-image of a three-dimensional object. First and second platforms are rotatably connected to a frame about spaced apart parallel first and second axes, respectively, and also parallel to the base. The platforms rotate equal and in opposite directions only to effect repositioning. A three-dimensional object to be duplicated in mirror image is attached to and positioned centrally on the first platform while a carvable workpiece is attached to and positioned centrally on the second platform. A support member includes a stylus and a carving tool having a carving tip spaced from the stylus a distance equal to the distance between the first and second axes and lying in a plane perpendicular to said base.

Abstract: A tablet computer housing assembly and housing construction method. A molded front housing has a planar perimeter margin and a front opening for viewing a LCD screen which is sealingly mounted within the housing assembly. A front sealing bracket having an open central portion is rigidly connected along an outer margin thereof to, and forms a seal with, the perimeter margin of the front housing. A molded rear housing having a planar perimeter margin and a rear sealing bracket and having an open central portion is rigidly connected to, and forms a seal with the perimeter margin of the rear housing. A flat compressible main sealing gasket having an open central portion is positioned between the front and rear sealing brackets to form a sealed connection therebetween whereby a sealed interior volume is established within the mating housings.

Abstract: A pair of non-conductive substantially buoyant-in-water hand pliers comprising a pair of non-conductive lever members each having a handle portion and a jaw portion and formed of material having a density greater than water. The lever members are pivotally connected together at common central portions between the jaw and handle portions. Each handle portion has one or more outwardly opening cavities formed into a side surface of the handle portions. An elongated tubular sheath formed of material buoyant in water covers and sealingly encloses the cavity whereby the effective density of the pliers to less than that of water. A restraining detent providing felt indicia and limiting opening pivotal movement between the jaw portions to reduce the likelihood of damage is also provided.

Abstract: A universal marine bilge pump mounting system releasably securable either between spaced parallel stringers or between an inner surface of the hull and a higher support surface spaced above the bilge. A base plate is adapted in size to supportively receive the bilge pump and float switch. An upright support member is connected to, and upwardly extends from, the base plate. A bilge surface engaging member of adjustable overall length includes a contact member connected at a distal end thereof. A proximal end of the bilge surface engaging member is releasably connectable in a first use mode to the upright support member. Two bilge surface engaging members are releasably connectable in a second use mode to, and extending in either direction from, the upper end of the upright support members whereby the base plate is supportable above or against the hull inner surface.

Abstract: A pre-injury contact warning device for a front door of an automatic dishwasher or oven, the front door being openable to a generally horizontal very low position above the floor. In one embodiment, the device includes a housing attachable to a surface of the front door. A warning signal emitter sensorially perceptible by a person receives electric power from a miniature storage battery mounted within the housing. An angle-sensitive switch mounted in the housing is operably interconnected between the warning signal emitter and a proximity sensor. The switch is open and the proximity sensor and the warning signal emitter off when the front door is closed, while the switch is closed and the warning signal emitter is armed and on standby when the front door is open. When a person gets within a predetermined distance from the open door, the proximity sensor activates the warning signal emitter.

Abstract: An ignition spark enhancing device disposed in the electrical path between a spark source and a spark plug of an internal combustion engine. The device includes one or more coils of conductive hollow tubing formed from a length of conductive tubing and having ends each configured for connection to a spark plug wire or to a spark plug. The tubing is preferably copper and may also be aluminum or other conductive material. At least five complete loops wound concentrically or in helix form are preferred. The device is also preferably coated with a non-conductive material to reduce any risk of electrical shock or short circuit.

Abstract: A device for abrading and finishing excess cured filler material from a bullnose cornerbead which forms an outside corner joint between immediately adjacent sheets of drywall. The device includes an elongated rigid body having a generally concave-shaped central longitudinal surface which receives a highly compressible thick foam-backed abrasive member which is preferably substantially coextensive with, and arcuately compressibly formable to match, the radiused bullnose joint contour. Two sets of spaced guide rollers extend longitudinally of the device adjacent each side margin of the longitudinal surface which, in cooperation with the compressible abrasive member, is matingly engageable against the bullnose corner to substantially match the outside corner angle between the adjacent drywall sheets when the device is pressed firmly against the bullnose corner.