Abstract: End capping a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge contains a hollow central core for passage of fluid, a membrane around the central core through which the fluid also passes, at least one support for the membrane in intimate contact with the membrane, a cage for holding the membrane and the support in contact with the central core, and an end cap for sealing the cartridge.

Abstract: A ceramic-metal composite laminate capable of exposure to high temperature differentials without damage, consisting of an inner ceramic layer, an outer metal layer and an intermediate interface layer of a low modulus metallic low density structure having a high melting point. The ceramic layer is secured to the low modulus structure directly or through an intermediate ceramic-metal composite, and the outer metal layer is brazed to the intermediate low modulus layer. Thermal strains caused by a temperature differential between the inner and outer layers are taken up without harmful effect by the intermediate low modulus layer.

Abstract: An improvement in an anti-reverse assembly of the type having a pivotable, planar pawl with a tooth engaging a ratchet associated with a rotatable crankshaft to prevent reverse rotation of the crankshaft. A pocket is provided by spaced walls integrally carried by a portion of the reel housing, within which pocket the pawl is pivotally located. A manually operable control member is extended through an opening in, and snap-fit with, the reel housing. The control member has a leg which overlaps the plane of the pawl to prohibit the escape of the pawl from the pocket. The leg has an operative surface which is selectively positionable by rotation of the control member either into or out of direct engagement with an edge on the pawl. When the control member is in engagement with an edge of the pawl, the pawl is locked in the disengaged position.

Abstract: A gas separating and venting filter is disclosed for separating gases and liquids and venting the gases in any position of the filter. A housing defines an interior chamber, with inlet and outlet means for the flow of liquid into and out of the chamber. A hydrophilic filter membrane extends along one major wall of the chamber, with longitudinally extending open-sided passageways in the one major wall facing the hydrophilic filter membrane and leading to the outlet means. The hydrophilic filter membrane is flexible for ballooning into the passageways in response to a build-up of pressure in the chamber to restrict and/or cut off the flow of liquid through the passageways. A hydrophobic filter membrane extends along substantially the entire length of an opposite major wall of the chamber between the inlet and outlet means for passing gas but not liquid therethrough. A plurality of spaced vent holes are formed in the opposite major wall for venting gas which has passed through the hydrophobic filter membrane.

Abstract: A ball catching and throwing device that comprises a scoop means at one end and a cup means at the other end. The scoop means is adapted to catch a ball and the cup means is adapted to receive the ball after the catching operation is performed. A ball has been tuned or impedance matched to the scoop-cup means so that the ball will not rebound out of the scoop means during the catching operation. The ball and scoop means have also been tuned and adapted to create a pleasurable, playable ball game in a walled court.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a means for coupling an oscillator mechanism of a fishing reel to the spool of the fishing reel so that the spool will reciprocate back and forth as the fishing line is wound thereon. The spool shaft is received in a mounting mechanism associated with the yoke strap cam follower portion of the oscillating mechanism. An undercut groove on the shaft facilitates its fastening to the yoke strap.

Abstract: An improved drag assembly is provided and comprises replaceable cartridge assemblies which can be precalibrated for a range of drag settings. The reel has a drag knob assembly which supports a selectively replaceable spring and is latched to the reel housing with the spring bearing on the cartridge assembly. A knob is used to turn the drag knob assembly for advancing or retracting the knob assembly to increase or decrease tension on the spring and to increase or decrease the drag setting for controlling tension on the line. Cartridge assemblies and springs are calibrated and rated and paired with a particular rated test line for use in particular types of fishing. A method of changing cartridge assemblies and springs is included.

Abstract: This invention describes a transparent chair mat having anti-static qualities. The chair mat is substantially transparent thereby permitting the carpet thereunder to be readily seen. The chair mat can be gounded or not, as desired. This anti-static chair mat enables castered chairs to roll over it without the person sitting in the chair generating excess static-electricity.

Abstract: Anti-reverse mechanism having an actuator (60) associated with the crankshaft (40) of a reel by means of a C-shaped part (90) of the actuator frictionally engaging the crankshaft and parts (92,94,96) of the actuator extending into interengagement with an anti-reverse pawl (54). The anti-reverse pawl is pivotally mounted at a location to coact with the actuator positioned at the rear of a face gear (42) mounted on an end of the crankshaft and extends beyond said face gear into a position for engagement with a pinion gear (19) on a center shaft (18) of the reel to prevent rotation of the center shaft.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a spin casting style fishing reel that has a main crank shaft that is mounted in two bearings located at the ends of the shaft. The bearings are mounted from outside the reel body thus permitting the crank shaft to be assembled at the back of the reel. The back cover plate acts to lock the bearings into place in the reel.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a spin casting style fishing reel that can sit on top a fishing rod or be suspended thereunder. The reel has a line spool with a flange that is positioned inside the spinner head. In order to prevent untensioned fishing line from getting caught underneath the spinner head, a rim on the edge of the flange has a plurality of flocked fibers thereon. The invention also comprehends a method of coating the flange rim with fibers.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a new and unique method of playing a game and the rules of the game. The method provides for use of a scoop-cup means that has been impedance matched to a series of balls. Both the scoop-cup means and the balls have further been impedance matched to a person and thus to a court of play. In order to play the game, an inventive method has been provided that includes the rules and regulations of play.

Abstract: In a spinning-style fishing reel, a front cover for the reel includes a conical portion having a line guide and an inner bearing or contact surface. The inner contact surface in turn includes a series of raised portions or ribs separated by recessed channels, with the ribs and channels extending between inner and outer peripheral boundaries and encircling a collar surface adjacent the line guide. As a fishing line is cast from the reel, the fishing line contacts substantially only the raised portions or ribs which are disposed transversely to the outgoing fishing line. The line contact with only the facing edges of the ribs prevents grabbing and adhering of the line with the inside front cover permitting better and longer casts. Water and debris which may be carried by the fishing line may be scraped off the line by the ribs and collect in the recessed channels away from the line, likewise reducing drag on the outgoing fishing line and improving casting efficiency.