Abstract: A film, and process for making the same, that can be used as a label and which provides an etched appearance by the application of the combination of at least two layers of coarse-grained inks. A more specific form of the invention is to prepare a heat-shrink over-wrap film label as disclosed and then apply it to a regular glass bottle so as to create the appearance of an all-over etched treatment or a look of etched treatment to specific areas only. According to another more specific version of the invention, a heat-shrinkable overwrap sleeve may be printed as described above with a portion of the finish gradated from a full strength coating on the main body section of the container to a lesser degree in a continuous gradation over to a narrower neck part of the bottle to be covered.

Abstract: An automated check-cashing unit includes an input device configured to generate input signals in response to inputs from a customer, a storage device including a database of customer information, a check reader configured to receive and read a check to be processed, a cash dispenser, and an electronic processor. The processor is configured to receive the input signals from the input device, receive information about the check to be processed from the check reader, access the database of customer information to obtain data about the customer, and determine automatically whether to accept or reject the check based on the input signals, the received information about the check, and the data about the customer. Upon accepting the check, the processor signals the cash dispenser to dispense cash to the customer. The processor may be further configured to confirm the identity of the customer based on biometric information about the customer.

Abstract: An automated check-cashing unit includes an input device configured to generate input signals in response to inputs from a customer, a storage device including a database of customer information, a check reader configured to receive and read a check to be processed, a cash dispenser, and an electronic processor. The processor is configured to receive the input signals from the input device, receive information about the check to be processed from the check reader, access the database of customer information to obtain data about the customer, and determine automatically whether to accept or reject the check based on the input signals, the received information about the check, and the data about the customer. Upon accepting the check, the processor signals the cash dispenser to dispense cash to the customer. The processor may be further configured to confirm the identity of the customer based on biometric information about the customer.

Abstract: Shown is a flexible scintillator, or scintillation-type level detector, in which the scintillator is made from a plurality of elongated, relatively thin layers of plastic scintillator material stacked in close proximity to one another in a slidable relationship to provide flexibility in at least two dimensions. The layers of at least one end are aligned for operable connection to a photodetector. Optionally, an anti-friction material, such as PTFE, may be placed between layers of the plastic scintillator material. Edge and outer face surfaces of the layers of the scintillator material may be covered with an inwardly facing light reflective material and/or light-excluding material.

Abstract: Shown is a locking, grip-enclosed safety device for a firearm. The grip-enclosed mechanism has an externally-operable locking selector which is operable by a user to be locked into distinct armed and unarmed positions. The locking selector actuates a mechanical trigger/firing mechanism interruption member between distinct armed and unarmed positions.

Abstract: An apparatus (4) and method of non-invasive monitoring of gut motility. An ingestible magnet (10, M) is swallowed by the patient (12) and then linear and rotational movement is directionally detected by an external compass (14, 16). In preferred form, movements of the magnet (10, M) are recorded by a memory means (18) and graphically presented (20) over a period of predetermined time. An alternate embodiment includes multiple compasses (C1, C2) for directionally locating the magnet (10, M) within the patient (12).

Abstract: A two-part implement combination for attachment to an excavator arm in which both implement parts share a common axis of rotation relative to one another and relative to the excavator arm and are independently movable. This allows a bucket and thumb combination to be quickly coupled or decoupled as a unit from an excavator arm without sacrificing independence of movement and a common rotational arc.

Abstract: Start of fuel delivery for a fuel-injected engine having separate unit injectors is adjusted by effecting a positional adjustment of camshaft lobes on a camshaft. The camshaft is used to operate the unit injectors, as well as control exhaust valve operations. By separately controlling the position of the cam lobes which operate the unit fuel injectors, a change it start of fuel delivery is effected. A change in relative position of the cam lobes is accomplished by shifting a guide rod within a hollow body of the camshaft. The change in position of the guide rod, in turn, effects a change in position of the cam lobes which are connected to the guide rod.

Abstract: A keypad enlarger kit (10) including a front cover plate (22), a plurality of large pushbuttons (24), a cushion pad (26), and a backing plate (28). Keypad enlarger kit (10) is adapted to be mounted to a front panel (15) of a conventional pay telephone (12) in a manner so that large pushbuttons (24) overly telephone keypad (14) and provide larger pushbuttons for selection by a user.

Abstract: A wing tip system for rotor craft includes a downwardly-facing light housing to provide a visual aid to rotor wingtip position. This system is visible to crew members and to adjacent crew, particularly when using night vision goggles (NVG) or other ambient night vision (ANVIS) equipment. This allows tip lighting to be provided in situations where covert helicopter operations are desired. The lighting further is compatible with ANVIS equipment, in that it permits operation noncandescent light in order to prevent blooming or other effects which would otherwise diminish the effectiveness of the ANVIS equipment. The lighting system further has a higher level of illumination, in which rotor tip lighting is increased to become more visible without the use of ANVIS equipment.

Abstract: A separator for separating gold particles from ore including a rotatable pan, and frame for mounting the pan through a recessed hub cup assembly at an angle from horizontal. The pan includes a frusto-conical side wall. The pan inner surface also includes a riffle spiraling inwardly from the outer end of the side wall to create loops that spiral to the hub cup. The riffle and the pan inner surface form a slide track in which the gold particles move along the riffle to reach the hub cup. One of the improvements includes a plurality of agitator knobules that are positioned between the loops of the riffle. Another feature is an easily removable insert cup inside the hub cup for easy collection of gold. In use, ore is introduced into the pan during rotation. Particles are agitated by the knobules to separate the particles from the ore and aid the particles down the slide track, moving the particles inwardly along the riffle into the insert cup.

Abstract: A suspension component (300) has a pair of elongated slidably coupled in a telescoping arrangement. A pair of attachment plates (305, 306) are fixed to the respective suspension components (311, 314) inside an outer tube of one of the suspension components (314). An elastomeric section (303) is bonded to attachment plates (305, 306), so that collapsing the suspension components (311, 314) results in an extension of the elastomeric section (303). An adjustment mechanism is provided in the form of a rotatable threaded boss (316) mounted on one of the suspension components (314) and rotatably journaled to one of the attachment plates (306). Rotation of the suspension components causes attachment plate (306) to move axially along the length of the suspension component (314).

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved bowling ball and an insert for a bowling ball for use in a finger hole of a bowling ball. According to the present invention, a fingertip positioner in a finger hole of a bowling ball positions the pad of the finger against the interior wall of the finger hole closest to the thumb hole in the bowling ball.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cover for an ostomy bag which is opaque to camouflage waste in the ostomy bag. The cover is also moisture resistant to prevent the deterioration of the cover when exposed to moisture as well as to prevent the cover from separating from an ostomy bag when exposed to moisture. The cover may also include decorative patterns.

Abstract: A sensor that senses the absence of a high-magnetic permeable coin box (10) that, in its quiescent state, is mounted within a compartment (12) of a coin operated device, such as a pay telephone (14). The compartment has at least one interior surface (16). The sensor includes an electromagnetic switch (20) having two states (open circuit, closed circuit) that affect a signal to an output device (22) when the switch (20) is activated from one state to another. In preferred form, the switch (20) is a reed switch. A magnet (18) normally provides magnetic flux flow to the switch. When the magnetic flux flow is disrupted, the switch (20) changes from one state to another. The switch (20) and the magnet (18) are fixably-connected to at least one surface (16) of the compartment (12).

Abstract: A tire pyrometer including a control box (12) and a tire probe (14), wherein the control box (12) includes a display panel (18) that can display up to twelve tire temperature readings at the same time. Display panel (18) can also display average temperatures for various temperature combinations of temperatures taken by tire probe (14).

Abstract: A paint tray 10 having a main paint well (12) and pair of side paint wells (14, 16), with each paint well including a sloped floor with ribbing for applying paint to the sleeve of a paint roller, and further comprising a pair of clamps, one for each side paint well (14, 16) for securing the handle of a paint brush or paint roller. The main paint well includes a deep end (18), and side paint wells (14, 16) include deep well areas (48) that are each contiguous with the deep end (18) of the main paint well, to allow paint from the side paint wells to mix with paint in the main paint well.

Abstract: An upright display assembly (10) including a display holder (12), a set of display mounting brackets (14), and a set of extension pieces (16, 18). Each display mounting bracket (14) includes a C-shaped clamp for attachment to the front rail of display shelving (20, 22, 24).

Abstract: A golf swing training device (10) including a grip (12), an elastic cord loop (14), a neck pad (16) and an adjustment mechanism (18). Grip (12) is in the form of a conventional golf club grip. The elastic cord loop (14) is secured at the narrow end of grip (12). Adjustment mechanism (18) allows the length of cord loop (14) to be selectively adjusted for a particular golfer. Neck pad (16) includes straps (50), through which cord loop (14) is inserted. Neck pad (16) doubles as a carrying case for the grip and cord loop. Neck pad (16) includes a sleeve (66), closed at one end by a flap (60).

Abstract: A picture card (9) including a front card (11), a back card (10), a first transparency (14) and a second transparency (18). First and second transparencies are rotatably secured together by means of grommet (20) and second transparency (18) is mounted to back card (10). First transparency (14) preferably includes an image similar to that of second transparency (18), whereby first transparency (14) can be rotated to align its image with the image of second transparency (18).