Abstract: The fish set line 100 is an apparatus or kit that a fisherman may use: to be alerted when a fish has been caught; to provide for adjusting the proper line length; and to provide for storing the fishing combination. The fish set line 100 may include a housing 110; an attachment 120 and an attachment line 130 for attaching the fish set line 100 with a fixed structure; a swivel 136 attached with the attachment line 130; a motion activated light 140 for detecting motion related to fish engagement; a fish hook 150; a hook line 152; a weight 158; a hook line shaft 160; and a locking crank 162 for reeling in the hook line 152 and locking the hook line 150 in place.

Abstract: A system and a method for moving a microphone 100 in relation to a sound source 160 including: a microphone 140; moving the microphone in a dimension X-Y axis 110 or adding a third dimension 190; and an input system 150 operationally attached for adjusting the microphone in relation to the sound source and returning to desired locations. Features may further include: computer driven movement in the two or three dimension fields; a computer system 200 may retain locations and when requested return the microphone 140 to retained locations; the input system for control movement may be remote; and wherein the computer system 200 may position the microphone 140 for desired tones and effects.

Abstract: A roof vented closure strip 200 comprises profile piece 210, filter material 220, and top layer 230, the strip manufactured with at least two different materials combining to fill the space between a ridge cap 140 and a sloped roof 112. The profile piece includes a lower surface 213, side surfaces 215, a front exterior surface 216, a rear interior surface 217. The strip is disposed on the sloped roof such that a lip is formed between strip rear interior surface, and the ridge slot. Filter material fills between the profile piece, the top layer, the front exterior surface, and the rear interior surface wherein the rear interior surface slopes at an angle 206 toward front exterior surface, and one or more moisture channel 250 extends laterally across the width of the strip, such that moisture flows from the lip down and drains through the moisture channel exiting the structure.

Abstract: An area ruled forward lifting elevator aircraft [100] comprising a fuselage [120]; area ruling [600] throughout the length of the fuselage [120]; an airbrake [400] at the rear of the fuselage; an aircraft propulsion system [140]; and lifting surfaces that include a forward lifting [200] surface and an aft lifting [300] surface. The inner portion [210] of the forward lifting surfaces [200] move outward from the top fuselage [120] with a V shape forming a large dihedral angle at the fuselage [120] wherein the inner portion of the forward lifting surfaces act as rudder [250] and also act as elevator[ 260]. The inner V shaped portion [210] of the forward shaped lifting surfaces [200] is swept forward, and at the junction [215] with the outer surface [220], this surface changes to an aft swept design. The main aft lifting wing allows for an area rule system.

Abstract: The hunting call holder 100 comprises a pocket apron 110 comprising heavy cloth sewn together in layers 161, 163, and 165 with different levels 162, 164, and 166; with a sleeve 120 wherein a support rod 800 is placed in the sleeve 120 to prevent the collapse of the hunting call holder 100 when the hunting call holder 100 is loaded with calls and gear; and strap closers 140 are attached at opposing ends of the hunting call holder 100 for attaching the hunting call holder 100 with a structure 900 of a pop-up blind.

Abstract: A tree step system 100 having a tubing 110; and a step lag screw 130, whereby the tubing 110 may be used as a hammer to drive the step lag screw 130 into a tree 20 and the tubing 110 may further be used for leverage to turn the step lag screw 130 into the tree. The tree step system 100 may include a rod step 150, and an adjustable fastener 170 for adjusting the depth of the adjustable fastener 170 and preventing the tree step system 100 from rotating. The rod step centerline may be offset ninety degrees from the centerline of the step lag screw 130, whereby the offset provides for ease of climbing and entering a tree stand with the proper foot. The tubing 110 may comprise an upper tubing 114 and a lower tubing 124 for ease of installation.

Abstract: The vertical display mounting device 100 comprises a vertical mounting attachment member 200 and at least one display mount 300 wherein the vertical mounting attachment member 200 may be the combination of a vehicle attachment member 400 and a vertical mounting member 500. The vertical display mounting device 100 may further include brackets 600 for attaching the vehicle attachment member 400 with the vehicle cab attachment points 14, 16 when the vehicle attachment member aperture 414, 416 and the vehicle cab 12 attachment points 14, 16 are not in alignment; an electrical mount 800; and a kit embodiment.

Abstract: A tray 100 for a tripod deer stand comprising two components 110, 111 wherein the first component 110 includes an inside width 140 that is greater than the second component 111 outside width 143 such that the second component 111 may slide within the first component 110, and wherein the first component 110 is adjusted in relation to the second component 111 to multiple desired overall tray widths 154 between a maximum width FIG. 2C and a minimum width FIG. 2A dependent upon the lengths of the first component 110 and the second component 111. At least two support brackets 160 and hardware 180 are included for securing the first component 110 with the second component 111 for a desired width, for securing the first and second component 110, 111 with the at least two support brackets 160, and for securing the support brackets 160 with the tripod deer stand.

Abstract: An artificial fish lure 100 including a lure body 110, an attaching means 130 to attach the lure body 110 with a fishing line, at least one hook 140 disposed on the upper portion of the lure body, a weight 150 disposed with the lower portion of the lure body, a connecting means 160 to connect the hook 140 with the artificial fish lure 100, and a swivel 170 disposed with the upper portion of lure body such that the at least one hook 140 may be attached with the connecting means 160 whereby the hook 140 may freely rotate 360 degrees.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for a vertical marking system 100 comprising a means for marking 250 and a means for vertical positioning 200 wherein the means for marking 250 is attached with the means for vertical positioning 200. The vertical marking system 100 may include a means for moving the vertical stack of items 300 through the vertical marking system 100 whereby the vertical stack of items may transition from an entry end 320 of the vertical marking system 100 to an exit end 330 of the vertical marking system 100; a programmable control system 100 for adjusting the distance between multiple means for vertical positioning mechanisms; and a means for centering 400 the vertical stack of items in relationship to the means for marking 250.

Abstract: A hand exercise device 100 and method for exercising human hands 102 and digits 104 comprising a plurality of separate digit sleeves 110 wherein the diameter and length are such that the separate digit sleeves 110 slide over finger and thumb digits 105, 106 of a human hand 102; a magnetic element 120 is attached with the separate digit sleeve 110 at or near a distal end 116 of the separate digit sleeve 110, wherein the magnetic element 120 will facilitate a desired exercise in multidirectional movements when the magnetic element 120 is approximated near another magnetic 129 or ferrous metal surface 150. The hand exercise device may include a flat or wavy ferrous material 150, 151, 152 or a randomly disposed magnetic field 161 to aid in exercising the hand.

Abstract: A hand exercise device 100 and method for exercising human hands 102 and digits 104 comprising a plurality of separate digit sleeves 110 wherein the diameter and length are such that the separate digit sleeves 110 slide over the finger and thumb digits 105, 106 of the human hand 102; a magnetic element 120 is attached with the separate digit sleeve 110 near a distal end 116 of the separate digit sleeve 110, wherein the magnetic element 120 will facilitate a desired exercise in multidirectional movements when the magnetic element 120 is approximated near another magnetic 129 or ferrous metal surface 150.

Abstract: A tree ladder stand tray 10 including a tray area 100 and tray supports 110, 120, 130, 140 on each of four sides with a bottom tray 150 attached to the four tray supports within the area formed by the tray supports, such that the supports form an edge to help prevent articles from falling off the tray area; and a bracket 160 including a forward and rear brace 170, 180 attached to the tray area such that the distance between the forward brace and the rear brace is such that the bracket will fit under a tree ladder stand 102 and the tree ladder stand tray may be attached with the tree ladder stand. The tree ladder stand tray may include a second tray area 200 with the tray areas on each side of the tree ladder stand. The tree ladder stand tray may be in combination with a tree ladder stand.

Abstract: A fish alarm system 100 comprising: an alarm toggle switch 110 in combination with a tension clip 130; an enclosure 150; an alarm 160; and power source 180; wherein the alarm toggle switch 110 may include an at least two position switch, having an alarm toggle arm 112 disposed through the enclosure 150 attached with the tension clip 130 such that a fishing line 310 may be inserted in the tension clip 130 whereby as the force on the fishing line 310 increases, the tension of the tension clip 130 may allow the alarm toggle arm 112 to move from an off position 113 to an interim or bite position 114 for activating the alarm 160, from the interim position 114 to a hook set position 115 for hook set and possible second alarm, and then release the fishing line 310 from the tension clip 130.

Abstract: A retainer tie system 10 and method including a wall tie 120 having on the lower side 126 of the wall tie 120 triangular-shaped grooves 140, and a lip 150; a block tie 220 including a first and a second ridge 240, 242 on the upper side 224 of the block tie 220 such that the block tie 220 may fit across a deadman tie 320; and the deadman tie 320 including triangular-shaped tongues 340 on the upper side 120 of the deadman tie 320 for assembling a straight, concave, or convex interlocking retainer wall; and a forward and an aft ridge 350, 352 disposed on the upper side 324 of the deadman tie 320 for interlocking the deadman tie 320 with the block tie 220.