Abstract: Described herein is a coil housing for receiving a plurality of coils for a two-cylinder motorcycle having a plurality of spark plugs and ignition coils. The invention consists of a plurality of coil receptacles conjoined by frame mounting means for attaching the coil housing to the motorcycle such that each coil housing is juxtaposed adjacent a cylinder of the motorcycle. Each coil receptacle defines a cavity having means for retaining a coil and spark plug wires for connection between the output terminals of the coils and the terminals of the spark plugs. When the coil housing is mounted to a motorcycle, the external surface conforms to the corresponding external surface of each of the cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention describes all apparatus for making a foliar spray from a liquid and a particulate matter. The apparatus consists of a non-porous liquid receptacle, a basket for holding the particulate matter, intake means for transporting air from a blower to a manifold means for aerating the liquid and the particulate matter, and a blower for supplying the air. The liquid receptacle is typically a substantially horizontal, rectangular tank having a flat bottom and the manifold means includes a selected number of diffuser arms, the number of diffuser arms selected to cover a substantial portion of the area of the bottom surface of the liquid receptacle and is selectively proportionate to the volume of the receptacle. The manifold means may be easily removed from the liquid receptacle by means of a quick-disconnect coupler for ease of cleaning the liquid receptacle once the foliar liquid is removed from the liquid receptacle via outlet means.

Abstract: A decorative dome with controlled light enhancement consisting of a substantially concave structure having opposed front and rear faces and a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, for receipt of a plurality of optical fibers, extending between the interior surface of the concave structure, to a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) mounted in a junction box mounted on the outer periphery of the rear face of the concave structure. The junction box also contains a control circuit for varying the duration and intensity of the plurality of LEDs, with the junction box constructed so as to dissipate heat generated by the LEDs. The LED's direct light into the receiving end of each said optical fibers such that light from the respective LEDs are directed through the optical fibers and from the emitting ends of the optical fibers at the front face of the concave structure. The plurality of apertures on the front face of the concave structure are arranged in a selected patent discernable by a viewer.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided methods for enhancing the color of gemstone(s) by subjecting a combination of a gemstone and at least one finely divided form of a selected treating agent including the element copper to a temperature in the range of about 700° C. up to about 1000° C., for a time period in the range of about 3 hours up to about 600 hours, under conditions suitable to enhance the color of the gemstone, wherein the treating agent consists of a finely divided form of the selected treating agent such as copper metal or copper oxide, and wherein said gemstone is topaz or sapphire and the enhanced color lies in the color spectrum of light yellow to red.

Abstract: The present invention is a strengthened fiber optic cable and the process for inserting the strengthened cable into a duct. The invention consists of pre-coating a fiber optic waveguide with an ultra violet (UV)/visible light curable resin such that the resin buffers the fiber optic waveguide. The pre-coated fiber optic waveguide is then cured in an UV/visible light oven at a temperature at ambient or above. An UV/visible light curable resin is pre-heated to a selected temperature and the buffered fiber optic waveguide and the at least one reinforcing fiber are transported through a binding resin bath, the fiber optic waveguide maintaining linear alignment throughout the bath as at least one reinforcing fiber is disposed about the fiber optic waveguide. The resin coated fiber optic waveguide and the least one reinforcing fiber are then cured in an UV/visible light curing station so as to form a fiber optic cable.

Abstract: The present invention describes a material and a method for repelling insects. The method consists of disposing a naturally formed chitinase about an area to be protected. The naturally formed chitinase is produced from worm castings and the worm castings may be disposed naturally, in the form of timed-release pellets, or in a liquid form. The area to be protected includes plants and structures. The naturally formed chitinase may be disposed about the base of the plant or structure, or on the leaves of the plant.

Abstract: A method for the automatic positioning of a vessel, the method including a command source for inputting a desired vessel position or rate to control laws, the control laws for determining a force or moment required for achieving the desired position or rate, an external forces determinant for determining disturbing forces and moments acting on the vessel, a feed forward mechanism for combining the force or moment from the control laws and the disturbing forces and moments, to produce a resultant force and a resultant moment for processing by thrust allocation logic, the thrust allocation logic for determining the allocation of a force and a moment to be generated by propulsion effectors, the propulsion effectors for positioning the vessel, and wherein the thrust allocation logic includess the application of numerical optimization techniques to force and moment allocation.

Abstract: A reversible spray nozzle for use in a fluid dispersing system which consists of a nozzle portion defining a cylindrical channel therewithin, the nozzle portion having opposing ends, the opposing ends threaded for communicating with the fluid dispersing system, the cylindrical channel extending the length of the nozzle portion, the cylindrical channel for receiving a cylindrical flow tube; and the flow tube defining a delivery channel, the delivery channel extending the length of the flow tube, the delivery channel for providing a flow path for a fluid. The spray nozzle can be configured such that the flow tube is slideably disposed within the nozzle portion, and where the length of the flow tube is less than half of the length of the cylindrical channel of the nozzle portion.

Abstract: A conversion system for converting an all terrain vehicle (ATV) for use in snow and in other adverse condition, the system including an endless track assembly. Endless track assemblies are comprised of a drive cog mounted on the rear axle, having teeth for engaging a track, and a slide rail assembly for guiding and tensioning a composite track. The drive cog is uniquely designed to provide optimal power to gear ratios to be used with the drive gear of the ATV. The standard ATV axle may be replaced with a stronger axle. The track mount assembly is mounted by a bearing housing support constructed to fit the axle. The drive cog is constructed with bolt patterns compatible with bolt patterns on existing ATV axle mounts. A unique motion-limiting device keeps the track assemblies properly positioned when riding over uneven terrain. The track mount assemblies provide a dual track construction that replaces the ATV drive wheels and converts the ATV to a vehicle that can transverse terrains such as snow and mud.

Abstract: A disposable, liquid-impermeable sterile plastic storage container for liquid infant foods, the container including an upper portion for receiving the liquid infant foods, the upper portion tapering into a lower portion for containing the liquid infant foods, the upper portion having an enlarged peripheral width relative to the lower portion with the lower portion of peripheral width less than an internal circumference of a baby feeding bottle. The container has complementarily opposed seal strips, which when engaged, prevent air ingress to the storage container. The upper and lower portions of the storage container are generally tubular cross-section, and the plastic of the storage container is selected to withstand temperatures lower than 32.degree. F. In a preferred embodiment, the storage container the sealing means is re-sealable, and the sealing means is a Ziploc.RTM.. The storage container may have, in its lower portion, markings for fluid capacity.

Abstract: The notion of a combination pair of work-gloves preferably formed of an imperforate latex type material generally found in the kitchen for protecting hands from detergent-soaps. The respective left and right members of the glove pair preferably functioning cooperatively to achieve a uniquely effective cleaning procedure, otherwise unattainable via a single handglove (or single-function pair). One of the pair of dual-function gloves features a scrub-pad substrate of polyester reticulate-fiber material permanently bonded to certain palm-side regions; while the companion glove features a sponge-pad substrate of open-celled cellulose-acetate material. Both glove embodiments featuring an optional wrapover of the fingernail tip regions, enhancing their respective scrubbing and absorbing actions. In use, the right-hand glove may serve the scrubbing function, while the left-hand glove may serve in follow-up rinse-cleaning operation;--or, the gloves may be employed independently.

Abstract: A cable for recording conditions in a well bore, the cable including a tube having a generally smooth outer surface and an inner surface defining an elongated, uninterrupted opening extending throughout the length of the tube, at least one fiber optic, disposed within the opening of the tube, the fiber optic extending the length of the tube, an electrical conductor disposed within the opening of the tube, the electrical conductor extending the length of the tube, and insulating material disposed within the tube, the insulating material encapsulating the fiber optic and electrical conductor so as to form a core, wherein the core is of substantially smaller diameter than the opening to permit thermal expansion of the fiber optic, the conductor and the insulating material. The size of the tube and the core may be selected such that there is an annulus between the inside surface of the tube and the outside surface of the core, the annulus providing a flowpath extending the length of the tube.

Abstract: A hot runner manifold and a method for making such, comprising a runner, a heating element, a sprue hole defined by said manifold and communicating with said runner at an intersection, said runner, having opposing ends, at least two nozzle drops communicating with the opposing ends of the runner at intersections, all of said intersections describing abrupt changes in direction, a runner insert sealably disposed within the manifold at each point of intersection, said insert defining a toroidal orifice, said insert having one inlet and at least one outlet, said inlet and outlet positioned to enable communication with the runner, and the orifice being free of sharp edges. The insert may be employed to change the level of flow of plastic within said manifold.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for comminuting cryogenic feedstock particles, the process comprising the steps of embrittling the particles with a cryogenic medium, positioning the cryogenically embrittled particles in a comminutor having a cavity, the comminutor having means for generating a high-voltage electrical discharge in the cavity, comminuting the particles in the cavity with forces created by the high-voltage electrical discharge pulse, and transferring the comminuted particles from the comminutor and wherein the positioning includes continuously transporting the particles through the comminutor. Transporting of the particles may be accomplished by entraining the particles in the cryogenic medium. The means for generating the forces for comminuting the particles includes generating the high-voltage electrical dischargeacross at least two electrodes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining and communicating shortest elapsed time route information to users wherein information of desired origin and destination combinations is received from the users in a central processor or computer, instant rates of travel on multiple route segments interconnecting various possible origins and destinations being monitored and transferred to the central processor which then calculates the route segment or segment combination providing shortest elapsed time routes for each origin-destination combination and transmitting that information to the respective user. Communication between the central processor and the users is preferably by telephone and more preferably by cellular telephone.