Abstract: A method and apparatus for the installation or removal of large multi-ton prefabricated deck packages includes the use of usually two barges defining a base that can support a large multi-ton load. A variable dimensional truss assembly is supported by the barge and forms a load transfer interface between the barge and the deck package. Each boom has a lifting end portion with a roller that fits a receptacle on the package. Tensile connections form attachments between the deck package and barge at a lower elevational position. The variable dimension truss includes at least one member of variable length, in the preferred embodiment being a winch powered cable that can be extended and retracted by winding and unwinding the winch.

Abstract: A jigsaw apparatus includes a motor housing having a motor drive, a blade reciprocally powered by the motor drive, and a blade support arrangement that includes an arm that extends to the rear (or side) of the motor housing, the arm having a free end that supports a guide block. A base positioned at the lower end of the motor housing has sockets or like receptacles that receive the arm at selected orientations. The blade is specially configured, having an opening at its lower end for receiving a fastener and a slider block. The slider block travels in a vertical bore of the guide block.

Abstract: An improved cleaning device which can be used as a personal hygienic unit, as a unit for cleaning a diaper area of an infant, and rinsing soiled diapers, or as a cleaning unit for clearing clogs in a toilet or drain pipe. There is included a flexible hose which is connected to a water supply and to an inlet of a flow control valve. An outlet of the flow control valve is connected to a rigid hollow handle for delivery of water through the handle to a spray head rotationally secured to the handle so as to deliver water upwardly from the spray head openings when the device is in use. A secondary unit is independently connected to a water supply for delivery of water to a hand-held spray nozzle to allow cleaning of a diaper area of an infant and rinsing soiled diapers. The improved device incorporates an improved mounting assembly for facilitating the placement of the device on a toilet, and other features to provide efficient operation of the improved device.

Abstract: A process for the removal of primary and secondary amine and alkanolamine impurities from aqueous tertiary amine and alkanolamine solutions without affecting the tertiary amine and/or alkanolamine by treating these solutions with a monoaldehyde or dialdehyde has been described.

Abstract: An antenna tower and support apparatus includes a foundation and a building mounted on the foundation, the building including a plurality of vertically spaced apart building sections (preferably two, three or more), a bottom and a top. A tower is supported upon the top of the building. A plurality of antenna are attached at multiple elevational positions. Each building section has a security area that is separate from the security area of the other building sections. A plurality of antenna portals are provided at least one on each building section. A plurality of antenna cables are provided, each cable extending from an antenna to a security area of a building section via an antenna portal, wherein each security area has at least one antenna cable that extends to it. Each security area has telecommunications equipment that is connected to one of the antenna cables.

Abstract: A new method and apparatus have been developed which inserts and withdraws tubing from pipes without bending or kinking the tubing. Beneficially, the new method and apparatus may be employed to insert and withdraw tubing to depths greater than ever possible before. The method involves using a thruster pig to provide force to inject the tubing, and skate apparatuses to reduce coiling and friction of the tube. Advantageously, the apparatus is portable, easily handled, and adaptable to handle tubing of differing diameters.

Abstract: An apparatus for jarring a portion of drill string lodged within a borehole, by jarring downhole using tension only, including a first member for attaching a first lower end of the apparatus to the upper end of the lodged tool or pipe through a threadable attachment; a second member for attaching a second end of the apparatus to a drill string on its upper end portion; a third anvil or hammer member which is triggered by spring having stored compressional force transferred by tension from the drill string to the apparatus when the drill string is pulled upward. There is also provided an actuator for rapidly releasing the tension force provided by the spring downward onto the stuck pipe in order to provide an impacting, downward force onto the pipe in an effort to dislodge the pipe. There is further provided a slow release mechanism for slowly releasing the tension force stored by the spring in the event the tool is not fired downhole.

Abstract: An apparatus for evacuating air from the body cavity of the patient during a collapsed lung condition which includes, an air delivery tube portion which is inserted through the skin and into the wall of the body cavity, the air delivery tube portion of the apparatus include a body portion, a first upper threaded end, and a bore extending through the body portion to accommodate air flow through the air delivery tube; there is also provided a trocar member, including a body portion insertable through the bore of the air delivery tube, with a pointed end partially protruding out of the second lower end of the tube for piercing the body cavity wall during insertion of a portion of the air delivery tube into the body cavity; an extender portion engageable to the first upper end of the air conveying tube after the tube has been inserted into the body cavity and the trocar member has been removed from the air delivery tube, for providing a point of delivering air flow through the air delivery tube from the body cavi

Abstract: An improved drumstick of the type having a drumstick body having a butt end and a tipped end; an undercoating applied to the wall of at least a portion of the stick body to greatly enhance the foil layer adhering to the drumstick, a hot stamp foil layer applied against the undercoating so at least the tip end and the butt end of the drumstick remaining uncovered by the foil layer, the improved drumstick made from the process of providing the wooden drumstick; coating at least a portion of the wooden drumstick with a dye stain; the dye stained portion of the drumstick is treated with a lacquer undercoat; the dye stained portion of the drumstick is covered with a hot stamp foil, including the tapered portion of the drumsticks; and providing a clear protective topcoat to the entire drumstick. The butt end and tip ends of the drumstick are maintained natural. Further there is provided a compressed portion of the drumstick for providing greater striking strength.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the installation or removal of large multi-ton prefabricated deck packages (16) includes the use of usually two barges (11, 12) defining a base (13, 14) that can support a large multi-ton load. A variable dimensional truss assembly is supported by the barge and forms a load transfer interface between the barge and the deck package. Each boom (21, 22) has a lifting end portion with a roller (63) that fits a receptacle (75) on the package. Tensile connections form attachments (130-134) between the deck package and barge at a lower elevational position. The variable dimension truss includes at least one member of variable length (130-134), in the preferred embodiment being a winch powered cable (130-134) that can be extended and retracted by winding and unwinding the winch.

Abstract: A sanitary rupture disk apparatus includes a rupture disk member having a periphery and a stitched portion, preferably positioned next to the periphery. A hinge area that is unstitched is provided also at the periphery of the rupture disk member. A peripheral holder or support engages the periphery of the disk member, the peripheral support being comprised of a pair of backup rings and a flexible, preferably polymeric member. The polymeric member can be in the form of a two-part flexible sanitary gasket. A pair of annular flanges of the flexible gasket extend radially inwardly of the peripheral support, each of the flanges overlapping and sealing the stitched portion of the disk member, the flanges enabling a pressure loading of the disk member.

Abstract: A cooking pot apparatus includes a pot and a food holder or perforated liner. The food holder can be a turkey frying device, for example. A drip rack can be used to support the food holder or liner above the pot. During use, the liner can be placed upon the pot upper annular rim. The drip rack then provides a pair of angularly disposed sections that can support the liner. Bends on the rack prevent the rack from sliding laterally off the pot.

Abstract: A method and apparatus have been developed which inserts and withdraws tubing from pipes without bending or kinking the tubing. Beneficially, the method and apparatus may be employed to insert and withdraw tubing to depths greater than ever possible before. The method involves using a thruster pig to provide force to inject the tubing. The thruster pig uses a pressure differential to urge the tubing into and out of the pipe. Advantageously, check valves or relief valves allow fluid to be pumped down the tubing and out the front of the thruster pig, and then to flow back through the valves and up the annulus between the pipe and the tubing.

Abstract: An apparatus for placing auger type anchors into the earth includes a machine frame that supports an elongated housing. The housing has upper and lower end portions. An anchor holder is positioned at the lower end of a tubular member rotatably mounted in the housing for holding an anchor and rotating it during placement. A plurality of drive wheels carried by the frame transport the housing between upper and lower positions. The wheels are loaded with adjustable compression springs so that extensive pressure can be applied from the drive wheels to the housing for gripping and driving the housing during insertion. A gear train interconnects the driving wheels so that all of the driving wheels rotate at the same rotational speed.

Abstract: An apparatus for placement in a fluid flow line between an evaporator coil of an air conditioning system and a fluid drain line, which includes a body portion formed in the drain line, having a first upper open end portion, and a first and second flow openings; an air flow tube insertable in the first upper open end portion, the tube further comprising a first opening extending outward from the first upper end portion, and a second end portion having a slotted opening in its wall to allow flow through the slotted opening, between the first and second openings, the tube held in position via a shoulder member along its length resting on an end of the first upper end portion; an air source for inserting air through the upper end of the air tube for allowing the air to flow to the first and second openings toward the evaporator coil and the fluid drain line.

Abstract: A spreader bar apparatus of improved configuration is comprised of a plurality of bar sections including at least a pair of bar sections that are connectable end-to-end to form a lifting bar with a central longitudinal axis and with left and right bar end members, each removably attachable to the lifting bar that is comprised of the two bar sections. A plurality of transverse annular faces are provided respectively on the bar sections and on the bar end members for transferring axial load along the bar central axis and in between the various bar sections and end members during a lift. A plurality of connecting portions provided on the bar sections and bar end members form detachable connections between the bar sections and between each bar end member and a bar section. The apparatus of the present invention is so configured that a majority of load is carried by the annular faces as opposed to the connecting portions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing sanitized water in a bottled water dispenser uses a refrigeration system to cool the water and an ozone generating system to generate ozone for sanitizing the water. Ozone is generated and collected within an ozone generator housing. A blower transmits air to the housing, the air carrying the ozone through a flow line to an air diffuser that is positioned inside the reservoir of the water dispenser. A time deactivates the refrigeration system and at about the same time activates the ozone generator and the blower. The blower continues to pump air for a selected time period after the ozone generator is shut down, the water in the reservoir having been sanitized. This action dispenses any ozone odor. The pump then shuts off and the refrigeration system resumes operation of cooling the water in the reservoir.

Abstract: A storm protection system for openings such as windows which include an upper housing, mountable on the upper or lower, in some applications, edge of the window, the housing accommodating a reinforced fabric shade being substantially the width of the window, on a roller within the housing so that the shade may be pulled from a first storage position within the housing to a second down position so that it would completely cover the window opening. There is further provided a plurality of spaced apart pockets formed within the fabric shade, and extending along its entire length, each of the pockets accommodating a length of a tubular member such as a section of PVC pipe, which would slidably engage within the pockets to form a plurality of reinforced members along the length of the shade as the shade is pulled downward.

Abstract: A seed planting apparatus includes an elongated planter member having an upper end portion and a lower end portion. An elongated seed delivery tube is positioned next to the planter, the tube having a bore and an outlet. The lower end portion of the planter member has an end that is preferably frustoconically shaped, providing a flat lower surface and a tapered side wall. The lower end portion of the planter member can be in the form of a truncated pyramid. The delivery tube has a lower end portion with an outlet that communicates with the bore and that is so positioned that when a user drops a seed into the tube, the seed exits the tube at the outlet above the lower end portion of the delivery tube so that it falls next to the lower end portion of the planter member which can be positioned into a cavity that was formed by the lower end portion of the planter member.

Abstract: A therapeutic electromagnetic treatment device adapted to interact with bodies of living organisms, including a method of treating a living organism with the device, the device including a plurality of electromagnetic bodies comprising a plurality of magnetic poles substantially in a single plane; the magnetic bodies being oriented to define the four vertices of a quadrilateral shape, and each of the magnetic poles exerting a magnetic force on the other plurality of magnetic poles when the poles are electrically charged; a ferroconductor flux return ring secured to at least one of the poles turned away from the organism being treated; a ferromagnetic focusing ring containing a ferroconductor metal ring and an electromagnet of the same polarity as the pole attached to the focusing ring in proximity to the four poles of the quadrilateral shape; containment component for holding the magnetic poles of the magnetic bodies in the orientation; and power supply for magnetically energizing the electromagnetic bodies,