Abstract: A transport apparatus to launch a boat into the water and retrieve the boat from the water. There is an elongate main frame having forward and rear main frame sections pivotally connected to one another along a transverse axis at approximately a mid location along the length. At the forward end of the main frame, there is an operating station and also forward wheels which are capable of turning a full ninety degrees in either direction, and there are at the opposite end rear support wheels which can be raised or lowered. When a boat is being taken out of the water, the apparatus is moved so that its rear end moves into the water, the rear wheels are raised to lower the rear frame section and the two main frame sections are articulated relative to one another to lower the pivot location. In this configuration the boat can be brought onto the rear main frame section, the rear section raised, and the boat carried out of the water.

Abstract: A venting closure assembly for and milk tank where there is an outside stainless steel cover and a venting closure member positioned beneath the cover. The venting closure member forms a circumferential seal around the periphery of the cover and in one form has a downward and outward flaring flexible skirt, which forms a peripheral venting channel. When there is a surge of product in the tank (e.g. caused by acceleration of the tank) the surge of liquid is forced upwardly against the closure member and takes a circumferential path to slowdowns the surge of milk. In another form, a two-piece closure member is employed.

Abstract: A subwoofer cabinet having a volume less than 1 ft3; axially aligned openings in opposed cabinet walls; first and second cages mounted on respective ones of the walls in alignment with the openings; a voice coil driven driver including an annular 225 oz. magnet affixed to the first cage; a stationary pole piece extending through the magnet and defining a magnetic gap therebetween; a voice coil mounted on a cylindrical voice coil former positioned within the gap; a cone affixed to one end of the former; a first flexible surround secured to the outer end of the cone and attached at its periphery to the first cage; a flexible spider secured to the former and at its outer periphery to the first cage; a drive amplifier capable of delivering 2,700 watts to a nominal 4 ohm resistive load and swinging 104 volts for delivering (+)&Dgr;v and (−)&Dgr;v drive signals to the voice coil for driving the voice coil driven driver through a peak-to-peak stroke of about 2.

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention 1) holds percussion mallets for transportation or storage, 2) converts any concert music stand or desk into a trap table for holding mallets and small percussion instruments such as tambourines, triangles, and claves thereon, and 3) provides a pocketed surface disposed below the surface of the music desk to hold mallets in an easily accessible manner. The upper portion of the trap bag has a sleeve which slips over the shelf or edge of the music desk, securing the trap bag to the desk. A padded portion rests on the surface of the desk to sustain small percussion instruments and mallets. The stick or mallet holding segment hangs below the desk to contain the mallets in a performance ready posture for the percussionist. When the performance is over, the trap bag is lifted off the edge of the desk and closed for easy transit or storage.

Abstract: A picture frame adapted to hold pictures in a stored position and with minimal effort and time convert the pictures in the stored position to a presentation position for viewing.

Abstract: A system for providing a simulated gravitational environment in a weightless or low gravity environment to enable a person to be in different physical positions, such as a rest/sleep position, a more upright position, a sitting position, and other positions. There is a support platform or platforms mounted to a support structure for rotation about a main axis of a base structure. The platform is movable about a transverse axis to various positions relative to the simulated gravitational force so that the person can transition from different positions either while sleeping or being awake.

Abstract: A support apparatus adapted to support mussels in an aquatic mussel harvesting operation. The apparatus has a support extension that is adapted to be inserted into a harvesting support that is adapted to facilitate growth of mussels. An upper surface is provided to give the aquatic mussels support.

Abstract: A multichambered boat that is constructed upside-down on stationary platforms where flotation chambers are located in the perimeter portion of the multichambered boat. The perimeter chambers have a laterally downward sloping exterior surface that directs fluid downwardly and provides lift to the multichambered boat which creates a smoother ride. A fuel input line that passes through the flotation chamber to the fuel storage tank to provide convenient access for refueling the multichambered boat.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to repair dents formed by a golf ball impacting the surface of a golf green. A restoring tool is mounted to the top of the handle of a putter, and this tool comprises a base member and a ground penetrating portion which is formed as a pair of tines and which is rotatably mounted to move from a stowed position flush against the base, to an operating position where it extends at right angles to the base. The putter is inverted so that the end of the handle can be positioned against the raised edge of the dent. The tines (outwardly extending) are moved to penetrate into the soil at a location outwardly of the raised edge of the dent, and the compression surface of the base member presses the sod layer downwardly and displaces the underlying ground layer laterally to fill into the recess portion of the dent. This also causes the displaced portion of the sod laterally over the dent.

Abstract: A structurally reinforced snowboard comprising upper and lower reinforcing components positioned at upper and lower surface regions of the snowboard. The upper and lower reinforcing components have reinforcing strip portions which are vertically aligned with one another. In one preferred configuration, these extend along. end side portions of the board and converge toward an intermediate location. In other configurations, these cross with one another. The arrangement improves torsional stiffness of the board, while permitting the desired flexural stiffness profile to be obtained.

Abstract: A load cell member that removes the need for welding in a load cell installation process where the load cell is installed onto the frame of a truck. Where the load cell holding member is adapted to be bolted to a load cell and a lateral portion of the holding member is adapted to be bolted to a connecting member which is in turn bolted to the frame of a truck.

Abstract: A tool used to install pickets on the railing of a deck. The railing of a deck comprises two horizontal support members and a plurality of pickets. The device has a rearward surface that is adapted to engage a picket or support post. There are two indicating locations on the tool that correspond to the correct location of a second picket to be installed. Indicating marks are made on a horizontal support member and the second picket is placed in between the indicating marks and attached thereto.

Abstract: A system for collecting, transporting and disposing of biofluids, such as those collected in a hospital or other health facility, in a manner to protect an operator and related support devices and systems from contact with potentially hazardous biofluids. The system provides a portable container adapted to be connected to the patient's suction tubes and also to the vacuum source, so that biofluid is collected in the container. The container is then moved to a base disposal location, and an outlet valve of the valve and connecting assembly of the container is connected to the base assembly, and the valve of the container moved to an open position. A sealed discharge passageway is formed, and the biofluid flows through this passageway. The valve of the container is closed, and the container removed and either disposed of, or washed, and sanitized so as to be ready for reuse. There is also provided a plug and manifold assembly to removably interfit with the container.

Abstract: A retractable screen apparatus having an upper bracketing component and a lower bracketing component mounted to the upper and lower portions of an opening respectively. Each bracketing component has a connection portion that is connected to upper and lower connection regions of a substantially vertical screen dispenser. A handle attached to the screen of the screen dispenser displaces the screen to a retracted position where the upper and lower laterally extended edges of the screen are contained in slideways in the upper and lower bracketing components. A connection system employing a double threaded screw allows the apparatus to be retrofitted to existing door moldings having a regular shaped surfaces.

Abstract: A subwoofer cabinet having a volume less that 1 ft3 axially aligned openings in opposed cabinet walls; first and second cages mounted on respective ones of the walls in alignment with the openings; a voice coil driven driver including an annular 225 oz. magnet affixed to the first cage; a stationary pole piece extending through the magnet and defining a magnetic gap therebetween; a voice coil mounted on a cylindrical voice coil former positioned within the gap; a cone affixed to one end of the former; a first flexible surround secured to the outer end of the cone and attached at its periphery to the first cage; a flexible spider secured to the former and at its outer periphery to the first cage; a mass driven driver including a 1.7 lb. mass; a second flexible surround secured to the mass and to the second cage; a flexible spider attached to the second cage and to the mass; both surrounds having a uniform thickness of at least 0.1″, an edgeroll having a diameter of at least 1.

Abstract: A parts washing method which utilizes a centrifugal filter to substantially reduce the need to replace its solvent. Solvent in a washing basin flows down a drain in the parts washing basin, through a screen to a centrifugal filter assembly, with a disposable filter in the filter receptacle of the centrifugal filter assembly. Thus the contaminated solvent flows from the drain, into a disposable filter element located in a spinning filter receptacle, where centrifugal force draws the solvent back into the solvent container while the materials washed from the part remain in the disposable filter element. The clean solvent is collected in a reservoir and recirculated back to the wash basin.

Abstract: The present invention provides an peak chamber pressure measuring apparatus 1 for use with a regular firearm 2 using a given ammunition. The apparatus comprises: a piezoelectric accelerometer 3 for generating a recoil acceleration electrical output signal from recoil acceleration of the firearm upon discharge thereof, and provided with releasable mounting means 6 for rigidly securing the accelerometer 3 to the firearm 2 in proximity to its chamber 11. The accelerometer 3 has signal output means 12 coupled to a signal processing means 13. The signal processing means 13 converts said recoil acceleration electrical output signal which is representative of the peak chamber pressure, using a conversion relationship based on the mass of each of the firearm, and the projectile and the propellant components of the ammunition, and the firearm bore diameter, the signal processing means 13 having signal output means for connection to output signal display means 16.