Abstract: A tracking system and associated methods for locating animals, such as wounded/downed game animals or non-game animals such as research animals, and/or projectiles configured to be shot at an animal are disclosed. The system includes a transmitter and one or more radio frequency reflectors that are coupled to a projectile. After the projectile is shot, a user utilizes the transmitter to locate the reflector. In some cases, the reflector is integrally coupled to the projectile to allow the user to locate the projectile. In other cases, the reflector is selectively coupled to the projectile so as to be removed from the projectile and attached to the animal when the projectile hits the animal. In such cases, the user may use the transmitter to locate the animal. In still other cases, at least one reflector is integrally coupled to the projectile while another is selectively coupled to the projectile. Accordingly, the user can locate the projectile and the animal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a recreational game that promotes coordination, provides a form of exercise, and is an enjoyable pastime. A game box includes a floor, side walls and end walls, wherein each end wall includes a goal formed therein. A center wall extends up from the center of the floor to divide the game box into a plurality of playing areas, and includes one or more passages formed therein to allow a puck to pass from one side of the center wall to the other. Each player utilizes a hockey stick to manipulate a hockey puck. The game is started with a face-off procedure between the players, and once the puck is in play the object is to send the puck through the opponent's goal, which may first require sending the puck through a hole in the center divider. After a goal is made, the face-off procedure is repeated and play resumes until one of the players reaches a predetermined number of goals.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the manufacture of large-diameter, elongated, generally conical members in a continuous operation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a recreational sled that is configured to selectively enable a user to carry a sliding mechanism up an incline and/or to support the user on the mechanism and allow the user to travel a distance down the incline. A seat is coupled to at least one of a winter sliding mechanism and a non-winter sliding mechanism. A user selectively uses at least one of the sliding mechanisms to slide down a snowy/icy incline or to slide down a non-snowy/non-icy incline.

Abstract: A hitch adapter for coupling a first vehicle having a king pin mounted thereon to a standard ball hitch. The adapter comprises a vertically adjustable body and a remotely operated latching mechanism. The adapter may have a cone-shaped top with a serrated edge for securely attaching the adapter to a king pin box. The adapter further comprises a bell-shaped opening for receiving the ball hitch, the bell-shaped opening being larger than the ball hitch. The invention further comprises a method of coupling a first vehicle with a king pin and king pin box mounted thereon to a second vehicle with a ball hitch. A hitch adapter kit is also disclosed.