Abstract: A sprinkler nozzle has a plurality of flow passages for forming a desired precipitation pattern between the nozzle and its full range. A conventional nozzle flow passage is used for long range coverage with other secondary flow passages used to provide for close-in droplet coverage. Some passages have a staggered flow wherein water flow is directed through large angle turns for close-in fall-out; secondary passages are also directed to impinge one stream at an angle into a second stream; and secondary passages are also directed onto a concave curved arcuate, or cylindrical, surface to splash outwardly and be deflected along the surface and exit at different angles for a distribution of droplet fall-out.

Abstract: A suture anchor, or rivet, for fixing one end of a suture in a bone has a forward and formed of a plurality of truncated cones positioned in line behind a cone with a cylindrical member extending from the last truncated cone forming the rear end; a plurality of spiral grooves extend through the outer surfaces of the truncated cone and cone for spirally inserting the anchor, the spiral grooves forming serrations therebetween to prevent the suture anchor from being withdrawn from a bone into which it has been driven. An impact tool is used having a hole in the end to receive and engage the cylindrical member of the suture anchor.

Abstract: An oscillatable nozzle sprinkler has a primary valve for controlling flow through a nozzle in a nozzle housing. An arc set control sets a desired angle of oscillation of the nozzle housing. An integrated system is set forth so that when a desired angle of oscillation is selected, the primary valve is positioned to provide a desired precipitation rate. A secondary valve is provided to achieve a uniform precipitation coverage.

Abstract: A sprinkler having a nozzle for directing a desired flow of water therefrom, the sprinkler having a water turbine drive device for rotating the nozzle in response to water passing through the sprinkler; the sprinkler has a seal between its cover and housing and with a pop-up riser, the nozzle being mounted in a rotatable nozzle housing connected to the water turbine drive device; a deflector is mounted in the nozzle housing for moving into and out of the water flow from the nozzle, the deflector being connected to a pivotally mounted arm with a cam follower actuated by a cam on the top of the riser; a modified sprinkler has two flow passages therethrough to a primary nozzle being directed through the water turbine drive device while the flow to the secondary nozzle is through a valving device to produce a predetermined contour.

Abstract: A folding table construction provides a "Z"-shaped table for use and a minimum folded shape for storing. A table top and base member are connected by a diagonal support. The table top and base member are pivotable inwardly against each side of the diagonal support for folding, and pivotable outwardly to extend from each end of the diagonal support to be ready for use. A holding and locking device is used to lock the table top and base member in their extended position.

Abstract: The strap device comprises an elongated and resilient strap with movable contour shoulder pads of a shock absorbing material with the overall length of strap being adjustable. The hand holds located at each end of the length of strap are also adjustable. The strap device is uniquely placed on the upper body to employ a rhythmic movement of exertion upon inhaling and relaxation when exhaling. This uniform motion of exertion and relaxation of the uniquely placed strap device on the upper body opens up the air passages and improves breathing, allowing a greater amount of air to be inhaled and exhaled.

Abstract: A mooring construction having a connecting unit for connecting a boat to a dock, or similar mooring structure, where the connecting unit includes a cylinder and piston providing for adjustability for the length of the connecting unit. The connecting unit will automatically fix its length after it has been put in place between a dock and boat, through a first tube having a valve device connecting its ends and two other tubes connecting each end to an inner location in said cylinder having a check valve preventing flow from each end to its inner location. The end of the connecting unit connected to the mooring structure provides for movement with the tide. When not in use the connecting unit can be placed in an upwardly extending position for availablity.

Abstract: An air conditioning system has a refrigeration system that supplies a refrigerant to an evaporator coil enclosed in a chiller tank. A low temperature coolant in the chiller tank is then refrigerated by the evaporator coil. The coolant is then pumped from the chiller tank through a spiral wall pipe in an area to be air conditioned, removing heat by conduction, convection, and evaporative cooling, and returned to the chiller tank to be cooled and recirculated. The coolant in the chiller tank is maintained at a desired temperature by the refrigeration system. The temperature in the conditioned area is controlled by the temperature and flow of the coolant in the spiral wall pipe. A heating system supplies hot water to the above air conditioning system while bypassing the refrigeration system. Humidification and cleaning are achieved by an overhead pipe which is perforated, and water or cleaning solution is pumped under low pressure and dispersed down onto the spiral wall pipe.

Abstract: A method of resetting a separated portion of a tile floor from a base flooring, such as a concrete slab, by drilling a hole through the tile floor into the slab, forcing an adhesive into the hole and separated portion, monitoring the flow controlling upward force on the tiles and controlling the leveling of the titles and resetting.

Abstract: An automatic feeding dispenser has a housing for containing feed, a feed measuring and dispensing device, and an outlet for directing feed to a desired location. The housing has a removable partition to have two types of feed delivered, one from a compartment at each end of a cylindrical delivery tube. The control actuates the rotating tube at desired times in one or more half-turns for each meal as selected.

Abstract: A basic controller concept is disclosed for a sequencing distributing valve having a series of multiple outlets and a control timer to direct a like series of timed output signals thereto which allows the sequencing distributing valve to be rapidly pressure cycled to a desired outlet with synchronization between the sequencing distributing valve and control timer being established by a first pressure sensor for sensing cycling pressure and a second pressure sensor for sensing a pressure from a selected outlet of the sequencing valve. Continuing synchronization during cycling is provided by the valve housing pressure sensor which can advance the control timer each time the housing pressure of the sequencing distributing valve indicates that the sequencing distributing valve has cycled.

Abstract: A gear driven oscillation sprinkler head including a gear train for transmitting rotational drive from a drive motor to the oscillating sprinkler head with a shifting mechanism including a shiftable gear cage assembly which includes alternately engageable driving terminal gears with an output shaft ring gear, having a reversing toggle device and single overcenter spring device for continuously maintaining a driving engagement bias on the gear cage assembly until the reversing toggle device passes over center at which time the gear cage assembly and reversing toggle device bias simultaneously reverse for maintaining the gear cage in the alternate driving engagement position.

Abstract: A built-in control flap for a ram air, multi-cell, wing type canopy having a ram air inlet is located in each side of the canopy at the rear portion thereof. Each built-in control flap is separated from the adjacent center portion of the canopy between the control flaps. A seal and guide of a sheet of flexible material connects the top of each control flap to the bottom of the adjacent center portion of the canopy across the separation for directing air flow thereby when a control flap is down. Each control flap receives air flow from the ram air inlet.

Abstract: A sprinkler device having a setable gear driven sprinkler where the angle of oscillation may be directly set and be readable from a nozzle assembly. The drive mechanism of the sprinkler is combined with the angle setting device to prevent damage by forced rotation of the sprinkler. A flexible relationship is maintained between angular contact members and an actuation device to aid in protection of the sprinkler and provide automatic resetting of the angle of oscillation when the nozzle asssembly has been forced out of an operating position.

Abstract: A golf hand pad device has a hand pad for positioning in a golfer's hand adjacent the base of the small finger. The hand pad has an elongated groove for receiving the grip portion of a golf club shaft; an attachment positions and maintains the hand pad on the hand. In one embodiment, this attachment is a resilient ring fixed to the hand pad, which slips over the golfer's small finger of his upper hand for a golf swing. The hand pad includes a rounded portion for contacting the hand at the bottom of the little finger with a groove positioned at an angle thereto which receives the golf club shaft.

Abstract: A beam joint for connecting the ends of two wooden beams, the beam ends having overlapping matching tongues for connecting them together and providing angular mating surfaces for strengthening the joint, the joint being capable of being supported by a post; a mortise can be formed in the joint for receiving a tenon on the post.

Abstract: A motor having a capacitor in series with its coil permits the motor to operate at a higher voltage or range of voltages over its design voltage. A method determines the correct value of a capacitor to change the design voltage of a motor to a different operating voltage. A receptacle can be used to receive capacitors of different values to vary the operating voltage of a motor. The receptacle is provided with a capacitor holding device which is marked with the operating voltage set by the capacitor. A timer clock has a motor of a design voltage which can be changed to a plurality of operating voltages. The timer clock can have the receptacle accessible from the exterior with a cover having the operating voltage marked thereon.