Abstract: An apparatus for the safe closure of the open area of mobile containers, having a tarp connected to a spring loaded tarp assembly and to the container by brackets. These brackets allow the tarp to be lowered and raised using the spring loaded tarp assembly. A metal plate at the bottom of the tarp is used to secure the bottom of the trap while in the closed position. The spring loaded tarp assembly comprises three main components a sleeve, a rod, and tension springs. The rod allows the free flow rotation of the sleeve with the tension spring acting as a back stop.

Abstract: A method for quick insulating the interior skin of an airplane. The system includes a new design for the insulating blanket with permeable and impermeable membranes and a blanket “clip” allowing for cable pass-through. The method stabilizes blanket construction method, minimizes moisture retention and promotes a design based provisioning strategy to accommodate system run access to the airplane skin through a simplified interface detail. Both the insulation blanket and the blanket clip attach to the aircraft frame via a “zip-lock” attachment system, which consists of vertical rails with receiving detail to receive the (blanket and clip) zip-lock strips, and a cap strip that covers (and secures) the zip-lock strips. The invention solves the moisture retention and installation time and the quantity of Mylar® used to encapsulate the fiberglass material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the processing of shellfish waste meal. More particularly, to increasing the crude protein while decreasing calcium and phosphorus levels of shellfish waste meal. The method significantly reduces the percent calcium and phosphorus in shellfish waste meal by introducing a strong acid while lowering the ratio of calcium to phosphorus and raising or maintaining protein levels of the shellfish waste meal at a neutral pH level.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved pet transport system. More specifically, to pet carriers allowing for extended travel periods on, planes, trains, and or car. The invention has a light source to help quiet the animals during transport.

Abstract: The invention relates to a three-dimensional measuring device, comprising a rotating 360 degree sensor head, a laser scanner and an extendable mast system. The sensor head contains a 360 degree rotating multi-faceted mirror, which determines total path distance from the laser scanner to a particular target. Angular orientations on both the scanner and the faceted mirrors are calculated by a precision encoding system. The measured total path distance, mast system extension, scanner head rotation, mirror rotation angles, and mast deflection are all used to calculate the location of a target point in 3-D space relative to the scanner. The sensing device can be utilized in the construction and nuclear power areas. In the nuclear power area, the mast system can be extended into a contaminated area which the sensor remains outside the contaminated area, thereby avoiding contamination problems.

Abstract: An improved toothbrush which allows the user to brush the teeth and gums simultaneously while using a minimal forward and backward arm stroke, and minimize the time required for dental hygiene. The invention consists of three brushes, one inner and two outer sets of bristles. The outer brushes are designed to fit over the upper and lower gum area to clean, stimulate, and massage the entire gum.

Abstract: The pliable bait minnow (1) having a head (4), body (6), and a tail (3). Twin lower fins (2) attached to the belly of the pliable bait minnow (1) and an upper dorcel fin (11) attached along the upper back. The body (6) is translucent with light reflective particles (5) dispersed throughout the pliable bait minnow (1). The fish is life-like in that it incorporates a two tone effect. The lower portion of the body (6) having a lighter coloration (7). The middle portion of the body (6) having a textured surface area resembling scales (8). The mouth (9) includes a wire coil (41) which attaches the pliable bait minnow (1) to the hook (10).