Abstract: A golf swing training device including a first strip, a second strip pivotally connected to the first strip, a tee extending upwardly from the first and second strips, a block affixed to an end of the first strip, a plurality of hook-and-loop material sections affixed in spaced intervals on a surface of the block, and a strip of complementary hook-and-loop material attached to an end of the second strip. The strip of complementary hook-and-loop material is removably affixed to one of the plurality of hook-and-loop material sections. The tee is a rubberized tee mounted at a point of pivotal connection of the first strip with the second strip. Each of the first and second strips are linear members having a tapered end opposite the block.

Abstract: A bag-opening device having a first plate with a first perimeter extending therearound, a second plate connected to the first plate and having a second perimeter extending therearound, and a blade affixed to one of the first and second plates and positioned generally centrally therein. The first and second plates are movable between a first bag-receiving position and a second bag-opening position. The first and second plates have a V-shaped configuration in the first position and are in parallel relationship in the second position. The blade is positioned perpendicular to the plates in the second position. The first and second plates are integrally formed together of a memory-retentive polymeric material. The first plate has a first neck extending rearwardly therefrom. The second plate has a second neck extending rearwardly therefrom. These necks have a width less than a width of the first and second plates.

Abstract: Means and methods are provided for the in situ repair with liquid resin of shatterproof windshields and the like. An apparatus is provided which is composed of a plate disposed at the top portion of a preferably rectangular housing which supports a novel injector assembly and pressure assembly. The support plate is pivotally interconnected to the top portion of the housing preferably by a pair of hinges disposed on each of the housing's longitudinal sides. The housing is secured to the surface of the windshield by a vacuum created by the action of a membrane-handlebar assembly. The injector assembly is disposed perpendicularly of and axially through one of a plurality of ear-like apertures. The apparatus is adapted to enable convenient adjustments to the pitch and elevation of the injector assembly with respect to the surface damage, accordingly provide a means and method to maintain the requisite pressures upon the liquid resin as it is transported through the injector assembly to the seal-damage interface.

Abstract: A liferaft deployment apparatus comprising a frame, a platform, and a liferaft container receptacle. The platform is positioned within the frame and is movable between a liferaft retention position and a liferaft deployment position. The liferaft receptacle receives containers of liferafts. The frame includes a first guide member and a second guide member which extend for the length of travel of the platform. The first guide member and the second guide member are parallel to each other. The frame further includes a stop at the ends of the travel of the platform. The platform includes a first angle member, a second angle member, and a plate extending between the angle members. The platform is mounted on a plurality of rollers. Lock members are included within the frame and the platform so as to fixedly maintain the platform in either the liferaft retention position or the liferaft deployment position.

Abstract: A vehicle body having a frame, a pair of side dumpable compartments, and a rear dumpable compartment. Each of the side dumpable compartments is rotatably mounted to the frame such that the axis of rotation is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body. Each of the side dumpable compartments has a well on the side of the compartment opposite the axis of rotation. A hydraulic actuator is disposed between the side dumpable compartment and the frame so as to cause the rotation and unloading of the side compartment. The rear dumpable compartment is rotatably connected to the frame such that the axis of rotation is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body. This rear dumpable compartment has a tailgate that is selectably openable for permitting the dumping of material from the interior of this rear compartment. A hydraulic arm extends between the rear dumpable compartment and the frame so as to cause the rear dumpable compartment to rotate about its axis and to dump the materials.

Abstract: A patient transfer apparatus comprising a lower platform, an upper platform, a mast, and a leg abutment member. The lower platform has a generally flat upper surface and a flat lower surface. The lower surface of the lower platform has a plurality of suction areas for engaging an abutting surface. The upper platform is rotatable relative to the lower platform and includes an elongated portion extending outwardly from a generally semi-circular portion of the upper platform. The mast extends upwardly perpendicular to the surface of the upper platform and is mounted to the top surface of the upper platform. The mast has a plurality of vertically spaced holes extending therethrough. The crossbar is adjustably connected to the mast and extends parallel to the upper platform. The crossbar includes a locking mechanism for fixing the crossbar an appropriate longitudinal distance from the upper platform. The leg abutment member includes first and second padded members affixed to the ends of the crossbar.

Abstract: A vertical and short take-off and landing aircraft comprising a fuselage, a set canard wings, a set of lift fan wings, air deflectors, lift wings, and a pusher propeller. The canard wings are attached forward of the center of gravity to the fuselage. The lift fan wings are attached about the fuselage generally about the center of gravity of the aircraft. The lift fan wings comprise a generally circular duct extending vertically through the wing, a multi-bladed fan mounted for free rotation axially in the duct, and a prime mover connected to the fan for selectively applying rotational torque to the fan. The air deflectors are arranged about the lift fan wing in a louver-type of system for directing even flow of air to the fan. The lift wings are attached to the fuselage aft of the center of gravity of the aircraft and generally at a location vertically higher than the lift fan wings. The pusher propeller is connected to the prime mover and attached to the fuselage aft of the lift Jan wings.

Abstract: A dynamic infrared simulation cell comprising a photoconductive layer, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and an external energy source. The first conductive layer is affixed about one side of the photoconductive layer and is transmissive with respect to radiation of known energy. The second conductive layer is affixed about the other side of the photoconductive layer. The external energy source connects to the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer. The photoconductive layer is a plurality of segments of photoconductive silicon material. A dielectric material fills the areas between the segments of photoconductive material. The first conductive layer is a transparent layer of gold material. The second conductive layer is a layer of aluminum material. An enclosure is available for maintaining the cell in a darkened environment.

Abstract: A surgical laser backstop instrument comprising a rod, a backstop pivotally mounted to one end of the rod, and a backstop adjustment mechanism mounted to the other end of the rod. The backstop is comprised of a non-reflective material. The backstop adjustment mechanism controls the movement of the backstop. The backstop is a flat section of titanium-coated material and is movable between a position longitudinally aligned with the axis of the rod and a position transverse to the axis of the rod. The backstop adjustment mechanism comprises a body connected to the other end of the rod, a line fastened at one end to the backstop and extending through the rod, and a movement actuator mechanism connected to the other end of the line for controlling the pivotal movement of the backstop.

Abstract: A display panel comprising a structural layer of rigid material having a plurality of holes extending therethrough, a plurality of laminate sections fastened to the structural layer in parallel relationship, a fastening material fastened to the structural layer in an area between the laminate sections, and an attachment cleat affixed to the side of the structural layer opposite the laminate section. The fastening material is a VELCRO-type material that covers a linear array of holes in the structural layer. The structural layer is a sheet of pegboard material. The laminate sections extend longitudinally across the surface of the structural layer. The attachment cleat is fixedly attached to the side of the structural layer opposite the laminate sections. The attachment cleat has an angle cut along its lower edge for engaging a complementary angle cut in a support structure.

Abstract: An improved inside side seam envelope, the improvement comprising a first perforation formed on a face of the envelope, a second perforation formed on the same face as the first perforation and being parallel to the first perforation, and an indentation formed on the opposite face of the envelope and extending inwardly from an edge of the envelope. The first perforation is linear and extends across a face of the envelope. The first and second perforations define a detachable section on the face of the envelope. The indentation extends from an edge that is perpendicular to the first and second perforations. The indentation exposes a portion of the detachable section to the opposite face of the envelope. The second perforation is formed at the edge of the envelope adjacent to and parallel to the first perforation. The indentation extends along the opposite face from a location adjacent the first perforation to the edge of the envelope corresponding to the second perforation.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved crane comprising a base, a support member connected to and extending upwardly from the base, a deformable member attached to the support member, a microswitch and actuator fastened to the support member and arranged so as to be interactive with the deformable member for sensing the relative displacement of the deformable member with respect to the support member, and a winch/boom lifting system. The deformable member comprises a flange plate fixedly attached to the support member. The flange plate is a load bearing member for the crane. An enclosure is affixed to the flange plate. The switch and actuator portion comprises a bar rigidly affixed to the support member, a microswitch fastened about the other end of the bar, a movement sensor abutting the flange plate, and a control circuitry electrically connected to the microswitch and responsive to the movement sensor so as to enable or disable the lifting system of the crane.