Abstract: An electro-pneumatic control system for a motorcycle transmission. A pneumatic clutch cylinder used to disengage the clutch by pulling in a clutch lever via a clutch cylinder rod. Optionally, manual override of the clutch control may be provided for by linking the clutch lever to a clutch cable by a through rod and slip device. To change gear a pneumatic gear change cylinder, attached to the gear change lever, push-pulls lever to upshift and downshift transmission. The system is equipped with launch control that allows the motorcycle to start from a standstill.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a clapper device and method for synchronizing the auditory and visual elements in motion picture film production. The device has a standard clapper, a means of receiving timecode from an audio recorder (by wireless transmission or by cable or by some other means), a visual display for indicating a machine readable code indicating the stage of the filming process, onboard processing and storage, and a data entry means. The timecode information and machine code displayed corresponding to the point of time when the clapper is closed are used to synchronize the auditory and visual elements after digitization of the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lamination-assisted method for preparing high quality plaques for the purposes of commemoration, commendation, information, or award, having the appearance and durability of metal plaques. This invention further provides a method which may be utilized for the preparation of acrylic block displays for commemoration, award, information, or commendation using lamination, whereby the impression is conveyed to an observer of an embedded image. In either case the text or graphic image, as imprinted on a carrier, is laminated to the display solid by using an adhesive film. An additional protective layer may then be laminated to the carrier.