Abstract: A network of fixed RF transmitter modules, an RF repeater module and an RF collector module are located within a multi-unit facility for collecting water usage data from a plurality of water meters associated with the units within the facility and for uploading to a central billing center. Each water meter is coupled to a single RF transmitter module. Each RF transmitter module reads the water meter multiple times per day and transmits the data over a 418 MHZ carrier. One of a plurality of transceivers coupled to the RF repeater module receives the data and directs it to a storage medium in the RF repeater module. The RF repeater module temporarily holds the data and then repeats it on the RF carrier. The RF collector module receives the data through a transceiver coupled thereto. The data is stored in a storage medium of the RF collector module for retrieval by the central billing center.

Abstract: A pair of high speed blowers are pivotally mounted in a vertical plane on a movable frame structure. Each blower has blades turning in an opposite direction from the other blower. The blowers are locked in place at an angle of 10 to 60 degrees with respect to each other so that air emanating from the blowers impinge on each other downstream from the blowers. The air impingement creates a triangular type expanding air stream pattern downstream from the impingement area.

Abstract: A pneumatic nebulizer that produces a high volume of aerosols for inhalent delivery of medications and other constituencies. High pressure gas formed into a gas jet is passed through a thin choked region of fluid that is entrailed and impinged upon an aerosol amplifier which creates a spray whose aerosol components are directed up through vents to an aerosol outlet for delivery. Larger-sized liquid particles are caused to pool up in a region surrounding the aerosol amplifer and then drip down back into the liquid medication reservoir.

Abstract: Multiple upright adjacent posts spaced apart are each pivotably mounted on a first base plate affixed along an edge of a precipice. The posts have bores through opposed sides and L-shaped brackets mounted on at least one side surface. A triangular brace has a second base plate spaced inwardly from the post. Two arms converging inwardly distal from the second base plate connect ends of the second base plate to the post. The arms pivot with respect to the second base plate. Ropes are threaded through the bores or 2×4's are mounted on the L-brackets or mesh is hung on the L-brackets to create a barrier between the spaced apart posts.

Abstract: An apparatus for subjecting articles of manufacture to a cryogenic thermal cycling process includes a bottom portion and a lid. The bottom portion comprises an outer and inner tank separated by a plurality of insulation layers. The inner tank defines an inner cavity wherein the articles are subjected to the cryogenic process. A thermal break is provided between the lid and bottom portion so that the temperature of the inner cavity does not conduct to the outer tank of the apparatus bottom portion. The process conducted in the apparatus is controlled by a pre-programmed profile inputted by a key controller or PC. Liquid nitrogen is the preferred cryogenic material to be employed. The novel process subjects the article to extreme negative temperatures thereafter cycling the article between a set of negative temperatures for a number of cycles. The process is completed by heating the article to an extreme positive temperature and then allowed to cool to ambient room temperature.

Abstract: A transom bracket enclosing a hydraulic power cylinder is mounted to the transom of a watercraft. An actuation rod of the power cylinder moves multiple lift arms connected to a platform bracket supporting a platform for supporting a small auxiliary watercraft. Electrical or manual operation of the power cylinder causes the platform bracket to move in a vertical direction either upwards out of the water or downwards into the water. A lock mechanism operated by a lock cylinder locks the lift apparatus in place when not in operation. Grooves on sides of the transom bracket and transversely extended pins connecting the linkage arms provide a downward stop to movement of the lift apparatus.

Abstract: The nozzle (10) has at least one pair of openings (18, 20) located on its front face (28) along a common axis (32). Each opening (18, 20) is spaced apart (26) from and angled towards its pair mate. A non-atomized solid liquid stream (14, 16) is directed through each circular opening (18, 20) by a pressurized source. The two streams (14, 16) from each pair of openings (18, 20) meet at a spaced apart point in front of the nozzle face (28) to create a flat triangular pattern of liquid (24).

Abstract: The reaction product is derived from a composition containing one of seven silanes; dimethyldiethoxysilane, methyldiethoxysilane, dimethyldimethoxysilane, diphenyldimethoxysilane, trimethylmethoxysilane, trimethylethoxysilane, or aminopropyltriethoxysilane, a multi-functional polydimethyl siloxane emulsified polymer, a compatible surfactant, ethanol and a majority component of water. In the method, the reaction product is applied to a heated surface of a mold core to create a semi-permanent coating to facilitate multiple releases of molded parts. If not heated, the mold core must be dried to remove water.

Abstract: A flexible transparent polymeric sleeve encloses toiletry items or a collapsible tube dispenser. The sleeve is closed at one end where it is integral with a hanger element and open at its other end where an external annular ring can be employed to maintain the opening in the sleeve. A sleeve cap closes the sleeve opening and engages a paste dispensing element of the collapsible tube dispenser. The sleeve cap includes a base portion integrally attached to a cap portion by a hinge. A center channel formed within the sleeve cap base portion axially aligns with paste dispensing element and permits paste to flow from the collapsible tube through the center channel and out an open end. A flexible polymeric support member consisting of at least one panel supports a picture or indicia. The support member is mounted longitudinally within the polymeric sleeve. A structure to release air can be included in a bottom portion of the polymeric sleeve.

Abstract: Ice-filled cold storage means for the repeated freezing and, accompanied by the cooling of air or a cooling fluid, melting of the ice, with an elastic sleeve (2) for an ice supply, which is kept by a substantially dimensionally stable jacket (3) under close heat transfer contact at the location of an air or fluid guide and which is set up for moving air to be cooled or dehumidified or a cooling fluid past the ice supply.

Abstract: Multiple panels, each having a bottom layer of a ribbed rigid polymer bonded to a top layer of a plastic sheet, bonded in turn to an outdoor carpet are joined together by a latch assembly positioned in openings on a side surface of the panels. An ornamental vacuum formed polymer edge to the top layer of plastic sheet surrounds the outer portion of each panel. At least one panel has a through hole in the carpet, top layer and the bottom layer filled with a cup for receipt of a putted golf ball. The bottom surface of the joined panels rests on a substrate such as soil, cement, crushed stone or sand.

Abstract: There is herein described an emergency auto visual communication system that will enhance roadway, vehicular, and individual safety. A stranded motorist, accident victim, medical emergency, etc. is provided a viable means for communication of the situation to a casual observer, or proper authorities, precisely, and rapidly without having to leave the safety and confines of the vehicle. That is, the invention provides an advantageous means to prevent loss of life, save precious seconds, and provide the individual in need the proper help by use of the illuminated electronic message board attached to the rear window of a vehicle controlled by a alpha-numeric computer keyboard.

Abstract: An illuminating mailbox address indication device includes a generally rectangular shaped housing mounted on a top portion of a mailbox. Enclosed within the housing is a light means powered by a set of batteries which are rechargeably energized by a solar cell mounted upon the housing. A photosensitive cell operates a switch to permit the light means to illuminate when a pre-determined threshold has been exceeded relevant to the amount of ambient light present around the mailbox. The housing walls are translucent and further include indica stenciled thereupon which represent the address of the property associated with the mailbox.

Abstract: A building is constructed employing a base plate adapter mounted by a base plate to the exposed end of a rod imbedded in a concrete pad. The base plate adapter has upright sidewalls enclosing a first insulated wall panel. The next upper wall panel is connected to the first wall panel by interlocking fasteners. Comer connectors have first and second U-shaped brackets enclosing a side portion of a wall panel and each bracket pivots with respect to each other. A roof connector joins a top portion of an insulated wall panel to a roof panel. The connector pivots so that the roof panel can be adjusted with respect to the wall panel until a final fixed position is achieved. A roof cap connector joins the top portion of meeting roof panels. The connector pivots until a final fixed position is achieved.

Abstract: Universal safety syringe having a protective cap, a cylinder, a plunger and a cannula mounted on a cannula base, it being the case that the cannula base is designed such that it can be pushed firmly against a stop in the protective cap, that the protective cap, which can be pushed externally onto a cone, corresponding to a Luer cone, of the cylinder, is provided with a narrowed section, which is provided on the inside of the cap, in front of a recess designed for receiving the cannula base, and delimits the push on travel, that a recess which receives a cannula base is provided with an undercut which prevents the cannula base from being removed in the forward direction, and with an undercut of which the effect can be overcome by the cone being widened from the inside and which is provided for safeguarding the cannula stop from being pushed in unintentionally during insertion of the syringe, and it also being the case that the plunger is designed with a section which widens the cone cylindrically and with a mu

Abstract: Lifting golf balls in a vertical tube from a lifting station using spaced apart motorized wheels with finger projections for projecting into side openings in the vertical tube. The golf balls are allowed to fall by gravity from an apex of the vertical tube to a diverter for directing the golf balls to a particular dispenser apparatus.