Abstract: A trailer the spring for boat trailers the spring being readily fabricated from corrosion resistant materials and in particular aluminum, stainless steel and polymeric materials. The trailer spring has a base which is secured to a frame component. An elongated beam is pivotly attached to one end of the base such that the other end of the beam can pivot in relation to the base in a vertical fashion. Positioned between the pivoting end of the beam and the base is a section of an elastomeric material which may be compressed between the pivoting end of the beam and the base. The section of elastomeric material may be retained in a holder. In the preferred embodiment the beam has a U shaped cross section which has upstanding sidewalls which project around the base and the horizontal frame component when the spring is compressed. The projection of the beam around the base and frame component tends to increase the transverse stability of the trailer. Integral with the subject trailer spring is the trailer axle.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a process for altering a marine lower unit, the process having the steps of removing the marine lower unit from the marine engine; removing the mechanical componets from the marine lower unit; cleaning the marine lower unit, particle blasting the marine lower unit; welding a preformed casting to the marine lower unit; cleaning the marine lower unit; placing the marine lower unit in a preformed mold; pouring a hardenable liquid polymeric material into the mold and around the marine lower unit; allowing the polymeric material to harden; removing the marine lower unit from the mold; finishing the surface of the marine lower unit; sanding the marine lower unit; priming the marine lower unit and finish painting the marine lower unit.

Abstract: A removable roof flashing cover system for use on structures which are faced with siding, such as aluminum or vinyl siding. By use of this invention, the space between the terminal edge of the siding and roof line can be compensated for during the initial installation or at a subsequent point in time. This invention is particularly useful in compensating for spaces or gaps which may occur in the roof line as a result of reroofing. The composite assembly consists of a channel, a wall bracket, and a removable face panel. The channel and the wall bracket are secured to a vertical building surface. The removable face panel is secured between the channel and wall bracket. When the system of this invention is utilized, a building which is covered with siding can be easily reflashed during a reroofing operation. It is preferred that the channel be J-shaped.

Abstract: A golf club head comprising a striking face section, a sole, and a flange extending about the periphery of the sole. The flange decreases in height from the upper edge of the striking face section to the back edge of the sole. A composition insert is secured within the front of the striking face section. This structure provides a crownless club head. In one modification, the insert has only edge support by the body of the club head. In another modification, the club head is made of a solid material having a high strength/density ratio with no face insert.

Abstract: An infant carrier comprising a seat having a front, back, opposed parallel side walls, and a handle having opposed parallel legs with one end of each of the legs being pivotally connected to a mating side wall. The legs extend upwardly and inwardly from the side walls and terminate at their distal ends in a spaced apart relationship along a longitudinal axis between the side walls. A handgrip connects the distal ends of the legs so that the transverse axis of the handgrip extends along the longitudinal axis between the side walls. The handle is preferably of a molded plastic and may comprise two substantially identical legs which are secured together in the handgrip area.

Abstract: A golf ball weighing no more than 1.62 ounces and having a mean outside diameter of at least 1.70 inches. The core compression of the ball and the cover hardness are selected so as to provide a finished ball having a P.G.A. compression of 80 or less and a coefficient of restitution from 0.780 to 0.825. The ball includes a dimple pattern covering at least 70.0 % of the surface of the ball.

Abstract: A process for the formation of dental restorations from glass-ceramic materials and the resulting dental restorations. In this invention, a dental restoration is prepared by placing a glass-ceramic material in a heat-pressure deformable crucible. Heat is then applied to the crucible in order to bring the glass-ceramic material to a working range at temperatures above its liquidus temperature. The crucible in which the glass-ceramic material is placed has heat-pressure deformation properties which are matched to the working temperature of the glass-ceramic material being heated. The heat deformation properties of the crucible must be such that when the glass-ceramic material in the crucible is in the working range the crucible is heat-pressure deformable without rupturing. Once the glass-ceramic material is heated to its working temperature, the crucible is brought into contact with a mold having a preformed cavity therein, the cavity being in the shape of the desired dental restoration.

Abstract: A golf ball of improved playing characteristics weighing no more than 1.62 ounces and having a mean outside diameter of at least 1.70 inches. A dimple pattern on the surface of the ball may include a plurality of dimples whch have different diameters. The dimples cover at least 70% of the surface of the ball. The ball has a core diameter of substantially 1.545 inches and a cover thickness of substantially 0.086 inch.

Abstract: A dimple configuration for a golf ball having a dimple-free equator wherein each hemisphere has substantially the same dimple pattern, the dimple pattern in each hemisphere comprising a total of 201 dimples with a dimple located at the pole and a first set of five adjacent triangles, with one vertex of each triangle being at the pole dimple and the sides of the triangles opposite the pole being spaced a predetermined distance from the equator. The pattern further comprises a second set of five triangles smaller than the first set of triangles and equally spaced between the first set of triangles and the equator. Each of the second set of triangles has a vertex common with adjacent ones of the first set of triangles. The legs of all the triangles contain adjacent dimples and the area within the large triangles and between the small triangles is also filled with dimples. Three different diameters of dimples are used within the pattern.

Abstract: A child carrier having a seat which may be attached and removed from a base. The base has a spring-loaded locking mechanism which automatically secures the seat in the base. The seat has a spring-loaded release trigger extending from its head end. The trigger is integral with an elongated member which engages a connection to the locking mechanism in the base so as to release the seat from the base. The base and seat comprise an infant car seat.

Abstract: A golf ball of improved playing characteristics weighing no more than 1.62 ounces and having a mean outside diameter of 1.70 to 1.80 inches. A dimple pattern on the surface of the ball may include a plurality of dimples which have different diameters. The spin rate of the ball can be increased by providing a cover having a Shore D hardness of 50 to 63 with the ball having a coefficient of restitution of 0.77 to 0.85.

Abstract: A child's car seat having a recessed area in the back through which the vehicle seat belt passes. Apertures in the left and right sides of the recessed area allow the vehicle seat belt to be threaded through one opening, across the recessed area, and through the other opening. The recess is partially covered with a molded panel leaving a restricted opening at the bottom of the recessed belt path with the opening sufficient to allow the vehicle seat belt to be threaded from the front of the seat. The padding covering the seat has a slit adjacent the restricted opening.

Abstract: A doorway exerciser comprising a scissor-type spring-biased clamp having opposed arms for securing the exerciser above the upper doorframe and a strap adjustable in length removably secured to the clamp and extending downwardly. The strap passes downwardly into a tube having a compression spring therein, through a slotted plate at the bottom of the spring, and returns upwardly and is secured to itself. The tube is preferably of plastic and has three equally spaced ears extending therefrom witch two parallel slots in each ear. A separate strap for each ear passes upwardly through a first slot and downwardly through the other slot in each of the ears. One end of the strap is configured so as to prevent movement through the first slot. The other end of the strap is secured to an infant seat.

Abstract: A golf club head comprising a striking face section, a sole, and a flange extending about the periphery of the sole. The flange decreases in height from the upper edge of the striking face section to the back edge of the sole. A composition insert is secured within the front of the striking face section. This structure provides a crownless club head.

Abstract: A golf club head which comprises a metallic hollow body having a sole, a crown, a heel, a toe, a rear wall, and a striking face. A single web is secured to and subtends downwardly from the inner surface of the crown, with the web extending perpendicularly from the inner surface of the striking face and terminating short of the inner surface of the rear wall, the depth of the web being greatest at the inner surface of the striking face. The web is located along the transverse centerline of the club head. This web configuration substantially eliminates crown vibrations in oversized metal woods.