Abstract: A toy having a first and a second guide line support, each guide line having two ends and a handle member respectively secured at each end. A body member for operating aerodynamically includes a frame, a sail, and spaced fasteners which are also secured to the first and to the second guide lines. In one embodiment support elements are slideably secured to the body member and to the fasteners for supporting the body in a desired orientation between the first and second guidelines. Alternatively, the support members may be included as a part of the frame of the body member.

Abstract: A two-sailed delta-shaped sport kite for sailing under variable wind conditions having a frame comprising a central rod having a first and a second side secured to a pair of diagonal frame members, a first perpendicular rod and a second perpendicular rod are secured to the central rod and have batten rods secured thereto. A first and a second sail of durable, flexible, resilient material are secured to the frame. The second sail is positioned in back of the first sail and is secured to the rear side of the central rod to channel air flow behind the first sail to allow for turns of extremely small radius while providing stability in both high and low winds.

Abstract: A wheeled and foldable luggage carrier comprising a handle assembly slideably coupled to a luggage support surface, a support frame, and an axle assembly. The handle assembly includes a handle, a handle extension, and a longitudinal handle extension slideably connected to tubular members of the support surface, a detachable luggage retaining frame having longitudinal and transverse members is detachably secured to the luggage support surface. A support frame includes a pair of upright support members hingedly secured to a pair of lower upright support members, a pair of diagonal tubular members hingedly coupled to a pair of extension members, and a foldable brace member secured to the termini of the pair of extension members. The foldable brace member includes a locking junction member for locking, folding, and positioning the foldable brace member.

Abstract: An automated excise-form and shuttle system and apparatus for surface mount electronic components. The apparatus comprises an electronic stepper motor which turns a lead screw to move a die shuttle mounted on a rail on the base. The shuttle has a precision lead screw nut mounted thereon which allows the shuttle to move by turning the lead screw. The shuttle rides on ball bearings which are mounted inside the shuttle with the shuttle and ball bearings moveable secured to the rail. A die shuttle utilizing a mechanical elevating and retracting cam system drives a load arm attached to a die plate to shuttle the component to a die assembly for trim and form functions. The lead screw slideably moves the excised component from a present station where a pick-up device removes the component.

Abstract: A volleyball training and monitoring apparatus comprising a base and an upright support member connected to the base and extending upward from the base. The upright support member has an inner member slideably secured therein and extendably adjustable by a handle secured to a notched element operably engaged to a gear housing a sprocket engaged with the inner upright member. A volleyball is supported and positioned by an arm secured to a cam and cam follower assembly mounted on the upright member which provides instant feedback to the user if a correct hit or incorrect hit of the volleyball is made by allowing rotation of the arm if a correct hit is made, while limiting arm movement if an incorrect hit is made. An angle adjustment apparatus is secured to the upright support member and to the arm.

Abstract: A golf club (10) having a grip (11), a shaft (12) and a clubhead (13). A tubular member (14) is positioned in the interior of the shaft (12) at substantially the grip portion (34) and has a first end (24) and a second end (25), said first end (24) having an opening (28) therein which is removably sealed with a plug (17). A hollow spine member (16) is secured within the tubular member (14) and is preferably attached to plug (17) and to the second end (25) of the tube member (14). A slurry (15) composed of a plurality of particles (26) and a fluid (27) is disposed within the tubular member (14). The tubular member (14) may be secured within said golf club by adhesives (30) or by mechanical fastening apparatus.

Abstract: A tennis racket (10) made of a rigid material and having a striking surface (12), a shaft portion (35) and a handle portion (13). A tubular member (14) is positioned in the interior of the racket at substantially the handle portion (13) and has a first end (24) and a second end (25), said first end (24) having an opening (28) therein which is removably sealed with a plug (17). A hollow spine member (16) is secured within said tubular member (14) and is preferably attached to said plug (17) and to said second end (25) of the tube member (14). A slurry (15) composed of a plurality of particles (26) and a fluid (27) is disposed within said tubular member (14). The tubular member (14) may be secured within said racket by adhesives (30) or by mechanical fastening apparatus.

Abstract: A hockey stick (10) having a stick portion (12) and a blade (13). A tubular member (14) is positioned in the interior of the hockey stick (10) at substantially the center of the stick portion (12) and has a first end (24) and a second end (25), the first end (24) having an openign (28) therein which is removably sealed with a plug (17). A hollow spine member (16) is secured within the tubular member (14) and is preferably attached to the plug (17) and to the second end (25) of the tube member (14). A slurry (15) composed of a plurality of particles (26) and a fluid (27) is disposed within the tubular member (14). The tubular member (14) may be secured witin the hockey stick by adhesives (30) or by mechanical fastening apparatus.

Abstract: A baseball bat (10) made of a rigid material and having an impact portion (12) and a handle portion (13). A tubular member (14) is positioned in the interior of the bat at substantially the handle portion (13) and has a first end (24) and a second end (25), said first end (24) having an opening (28) therein which is removably sealed with a plug (17). A hollow spine member (16) is secured within said tubular member (14) and is preferably attached to said plug (17) and to said second end (25) of the tube member (14). A slurry (15) composed of a plurality of particles (26) and a fluid (27) is disposed within said tubular (14). The tubular member (14) may be secured within said bat by adhesives (30) or by mechanical fastening apparatus.

Abstract: An invention is described in which a method and apparatus are disclosed for guiding, trapping, concentrating and separating particles. The method comprises containing particles in a gas, liquid, or other fluid medium, projecting a beam of light into the particles, inducing the beam of light to impart a spinning motion to the particles, generating a field density gradient in the fluid medium thereby trapping the particles in the beam of light, guiding the particles on the beam of light, concentrating the particles at a focal plane of the beam, and if desired, separating the particles into groups by size and density. Particles are caused to spin and interact with the energy gradient of the beam of light, causing them to orbit in a controlled manner. A preferred apparatus utilizes a chamber, a switching mechanism under a vacuum or partial vacuum, a light source such as a laser or a plurality of lasers, and a lens or a plurality of lenses may be used.

Abstract: An adjustable back support device comprising a base member having two lateral and two traverse edges, a pair of support elements adjustably secured to the base member in a position substantially adjacent to the traverse base member edges to constitute a receiving channel to receive at least the lumbar portion of a human back. Each support element includes a sling angularly secured to a vertical member, a support member which is adjustably secured to the base member, and a pair of receiving slots in the support member. The base member includes a pair of adjustment slots for adjusting the position of the support elements on the surface of the base member.

Abstract: A fish lure of deformable, shapable material having an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface has a crease therein adapted to conform to a fishing line for quick alignment and further includes an adhesive layer so that the fishing lure may be quickly and easily attached to a fishing line or other surface with finger pressure thereby eliminating the need to tie a knot, or to use a swivel, clip, or other fastening device.