Abstract: A method and device for measuring a distance to an object with light determines the distance by measuring the relative intensity of light reflected from the object and traveling over two or more paths of differing optical length. Light is emitted by one or more light sources; reflected from a surface of the object; and the reflected light is detected by one or more light detectors. The light detector(s) generate signals based on the intensity of reflected light detected and the signals are utilized to calculate the distance from the device to the object.

Abstract: An in-line method and apparatus for making a corrugated board and carton blanks from the corrugated board include: a laminating station for completing the formation of a corrugated board having a corrugated medium, an inner liner, and a printed outer liner; an adhesive setting station for curing adhesive in the corrugated board; and a creasing, cutting, and scrap removal station for repeatedly forming sets of fold lines and cuts in the corrugated board to make carton blanks. The sets of fold lines and cuts may be formed by rotary or flatbed dies and a control system properly locates the sets of fold lines and cuts and printed matter on the outer liner relative to each other on the carton blanks being formed.

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of termites and killing termites by exposing the termites to a termiticide, includes locating a monitoring device in ground adjacent a building. The monitoring device has an integral termite indicator mechanism for indicating the presence of termites within the monitoring device that provides an aboveground visible signal that termites are present within the monitoring device. The termite indicator mechanism is actuated by a trigger mechanism that includes a termite food source that, when fed upon by termites, actuates the visible signal of the termite indicator mechanism to indicate the presence of termites in the monitoring device. After the visible signal has been actuated, a termiticide is introduced into the monitoring device and/or the ground adjacent the monitoring device to expose termites to the termiticide as the termites pass between a termite colony and the monitoring device and/or feed within the monitoring device.

Abstract: A termite-monitoring device and method for detecting the presence of termites and killing termites by exposing the termites to a termiticide, includes locating the monitoring device in a paving hole or in a termite lure located in the ground adjacent a building. The monitoring device has an integral termite indicator mechanism for indicating the presence of termites within the paving hole or termite lure that provides an aboveground visible indicator that termites are present. The termite indicator mechanism is actuated by a trigger mechanism with a termite food source that, when fed upon by termites, actuates the termite indicator mechanism to indicate the presence of termites. After the indicator has been actuated, a termiticide is introduced into the paving hole, the termite lure, and/or the adjacent ground to expose termites to the termiticide as the termites pass between a termite colony and the paving hole or termite lure and/or feed within the paving hole or termite lure.

Abstract: An in-line method and apparatus for making a corrugated board and carton blanks from the corrugated board include: a laminating station for completing the formation of a corrugated board having a corrugated medium, an inner liner, and a printed outer liner; an adhesive setting station for curing adhesive in the corrugated board; and a creasing, cutting, and scrap removal station for repeatedly forming sets of fold lines and cuts in the corrugated board to make carton blanks. The sets of fold lines and cuts may be formed by rotary or flatbed dies and a control system properly locates the sets of fold lines and cuts and printed matter on the outer liner relative to each other on the carton blanks being formed.

Abstract: A method of applying a chemical material, such as a pesticide, to a surface utilizes a wheel mounted spraying assembly. The wheel mounted spraying assembly includes: a rod having a wheel rotatably mounted on its lower end portion for supporting the spraying assembly on a generally horizontal surface and enabling the spraying assembly to be moved over the surface; a spray nozzle mounted on the spraying assembly adjacent the wheel; a supply line for supplying a chemical material under pressure to the spray nozzle; and a control for controlling the flow of the chemical material to and through the spray nozzle. The spray nozzle is oriented to spray the chemical material in an expanding pattern in an outward direction to one side of the lower portion of the spraying assembly to apply the chemical material to a generally vertical and/or generally horizontal surface.

Abstract: The multi-purpose beverage container holder supported tray assembly: includes a beverage container holder component and a tray component hingedly coupled to the beverage container holder component and provides one or more utilitarian support surfaces that may be used for various functions such as food and beverage placement, writing, and other activities where a stable, conveniently positioned surface is desired; and is adapted for use in theaters, stadiums, indoor and outdoor sports arenas, convention halls, home entertainment centers, and the like. The multi-purpose tray assembly is portable and removably supported in the seat arm beverage container holders (cup holders) normally found on the seating in the locations listed above. The position of the tray component of the tray assembly can be easily adjusted to suit the user and position the utilitarian support surface of the tray component in a location most convenient for the intended use.

Abstract: A method and device for measuring a distance to an object with light determines the distance by measuring the relative intensity of light reflected from the object and traveling over two or more paths of differing optical length. Light is emitted by one or more light sources; reflected from a surface of the object; and the reflected light is detected by one or more light detectors. The light detector(s) generate signals based on the intensity of reflected light detected and the signals are utilized to calculate the distance from the device to the object.

Abstract: A multi-purpose wallet/cellular telephone case includes a multi-sectional wallet unit having a central section and first, second, and third foldout sections that are integral with the central section. At least two of these sections are compartment sections. The first, second, and third foldout sections are hingedly connected to the central section whereby the foldout sections can be pivoted from first positions overlaying the central section to second extended positions for gaining access to an interior of the case. The central, second and third sections have a common flexible back panel secured thereto that forms a pocket with the sections for holding paper currency. An external pocket is located on the flexible back panel of the case for holding a cellular telephone. A releasable fastener releasably holds the first, second, and third sections in their first positions and the case may include a strap.

Abstract: A protective facemask for horses includes a panel of an open mesh material and an elastic headstall and an elastic throatlatch that are without fasteners. When the facemask is worn, an upper edge portion of the panel passes around a horse's forehead below the forelock and above the eyes and a lower edge portion of the panel passes over an upper region of a horse's muzzle forward of a horse's eyes and from this region to adjacent a throatlatch region of a horse's throat. When the facemask is worn, the headstall passes over the poll region of a horse's head and the throatlatch extends from the ends of the headstall under a throatlatch region of a horse's throat.

Abstract: A compound spring-loaded archery bow, which retains the appearance of a traditional bow, has a rigid bow frame that is formed by a central riser with a handgrip and arrow rest, an upper limb extending upward from the central riser and a lower limb extending downward from the central riser. Cam mechanisms are mounted at the upper end of the upper limb and the lower end of the lower limb and a bowstring is secured to and extends between the upper and lower cam mechanisms. When the bowstring is drawn from an initial preset position to shoot an arrow, there is a synchronized actuation of the upper and lower cam mechanisms. The upper and lower limbs are tubular and contain separate upper and lower spring assemblies for applying tension to the bowstring through the cam mechanisms only when the bowstring is drawn from its initial preset position.

Abstract: A collapsible hanger for suspending clothing and other items includes: a pin; a suspension member mounted on the pin; and first, second, and third hanger arms. The ends of the first hanger arm are pivotally joined to the pin and the second hanger arm. The ends of the second hanger arm are pivotally joined to the first and third hanger arms. The third hanger arm has one end pivotally joined to the second hanger arm and the other end detachably mounted on the pin to form the hanger arms into a triangular configuration or detached from the pin whereby the hanger arms can be suspended from the pin in a generally straight-line configuration. The second hanger arm is an articulated arm with segments pivotal between a first folded position when the hanger is collapsed into a compact configuration and a second unfolded position where the first and second sections are in releasably held in longitudinal alignment.

Abstract: A landscape edging form assembly for forming a concrete edging in place, includes first and second sidewalls and a series of flexible connectors extending between and interconnecting the sidewalls. The flexible connectors are spaced apart from each other in the direction of the length of the landscape edging form and enable the landscape edging form to be extended from a non-erected width where the flexible connectors are in a slack condition to an erected width where the flexible connectors are in a taut condition. Preferably, the sidewalls and the interconnecting flexible connectors of the landscape edging form assembly are a prefabricated component of the assembly. Another form assembly includes bendable sidewalls, spacers, and positioning brackets and is used to form a sinuous concrete landscape edging in place.

Abstract: A method and device for measuring a distance to an object with light determines the distance by measuring the relative intensity of light reflected from the object and traveling over two or more paths of differing optical length or reflected from the object and traveling over two or more paths through the use of the offset angle effect. Light is emitted by one or more light sources; reflected from a surface of the object; and the reflected light is detected by one or more light detectors. The light detector(s) generate signals based on the intensity of reflected light detected and the signals are utilized to calculate the distance from the device to the object.

Abstract: An electrical utility service tester that is used for troubleshooting 120/208 or 120/240, three phase or single phase alternating current electrical utility services where 120 volt hot leg leads of the electrical utility services are connected 120 volts to ground only. The tester is self-contained in a weatherproof case, which enables the tester to withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions without damage or loss of function. The tester also includes circuitry for preventing damage to the electrical circuitry of the tester by preventing the test circuitry for the left and right hot legs of a circuit under test from being simultaneously operative and the test load circuitry for intermittent and continuous test load application from being simultaneously operative.

Abstract: A tactile warning surface structure having underfoot detectability is formed in place by a method wherein the shank portions of a plurality pins are inserted into and bonded to a plurality of holes formed in an upper surface of a concrete slab of a walkway. The holes are located within a defined area of the upper surface of the concrete slab and are spaced from each other in a predetermined pattern so that, when the shank portions of the pins are inserted into and bonded to the holes in the concrete slab with the upper end head portions of the pins projecting upward beyond the upper surface of the concrete slab at least a minimum distance, the pins in the defined area of the upper surface of the concrete slab form a tactile warning surface having underfoot detectability.

Abstract: A jewelry display assembly includes jewelry display pad(s), a display base, and a display tray. The display base has an upper surface with a slot therein for receiving and removably retaining the lower edge portion of any of the assembly's jewelry display pads. The slot is inclined at an angle to the vertical to better display jewelry mounted on the front surface of a jewelry display pad mounted in the display base. The resilience of the jewelry display pads helps to hold the display pads in the slot and to retain the initial appearance of the pads after their removal from the slot in the display base. The display tray holds a plurality of the jewelry display pads from which display pads can be selected for better display by mounting in the display base.

Abstract: Hairy hoof warts in animals are treated by topically administering an effective amount of a composition of aspirin or other compound or derivative of salicylic acid that preferably contains at least 50% by weight and more preferably between about 75% and 100% by weight aspirin or other compound or derivative of salicylic acid. A preferred composition includes aspirin, hydrated lime, sodium bentonite, and chalk or iron oxide.