Abstract: A seine ring for use, in plurality, on the lower edge of a purse seine net which is conventionally closed or pursed by a pursing cable threaded through the rings. The seine ring is adapted for quick, easy and positive attachment to the seine net, ordinarily by a ring tie of any suitable kind and generally with a bridle on the net, with the seine ring according to this invention capable of being oriented in a number of different positions to distribute the wear of the cable on the seine ring.

Abstract: A surfboard with a fin is developed to counteract the tendency for skegs or fins to "pop out" especially when the surfer "walks the nose" of the surfboard or rides high on a wave. The fin has a pair of opposed wing hydrofoils extending laterally from an approximately mid-point position on a vertical hydrofoil having a forwardly arcuate relieved portion above the wing hydrofoils, a downwardly-rearwardly swept leading edge and a rearwardly-upwardly swept trailing edge terminating at the confluence of the rear edges of the wing hydrofoils.

Abstract: A dart rack designed to protect the darts against deformation and to give reasonable protection against injury from the sharp points of the dart spike tips, as well as merely racking the darts, the rack being adapted for easily removable securement to a wall or the like. The rack has cylindrical sockets to receive the spike tips, said sockets having annular countersunk seats for the terminals of the weighted bosses conventionally provided on the darts at the base of the spike on each dart, and these countersunk seats have a relatively more important function in guiding the spikes into the sockets when a player is replacing the darts into the rack, the sockets also being positioned on the body of the dart rack to offset the darts away from a wall surface on which the dart rack is mounted so that the flights or vanes are prevented from being deformed by wall contact, and the sockets are also dimensioned to sheathe the spikes of the darts for fuller protection of the spikes.

Abstract: A planter adapted for small as well as large scale seed planting since the principal parts may be extruded or otherwise formed in any appropriate lengths, the planter being characterized particularly by having means for condensation and direction of the condensed soil water onto a limited area where the seeds are planted in a fertilized mulch, the planter producing hothouse conditions therewithin, base portions of the planter being self-destructing by reason of solution by soil water to prevent interference with root growth, and weed control being provided for by chemical weed retardant originally contained in aprons on each side of the planter, the lower layers of these aprons being soluble in soil water to release the chemical weed retardant.

Abstract: A ring tie for releasibly attaching the rings for the pursing cable to the bottom of a purse seine net, the ring tie having three principal sections, namely a body member, a clasp member which is releasibly locked to the body member, and a shackle secured to and between these members and depending therefrom, this shackle being flexible and scissile.

Abstract: A lightweight tent for backpackers and like uses and characterized by a generally rectangular floor panel and a double layered canopy, the inner membrane of the canopy being breathable and the outer membrane being waterproof, these membranes being connected to opposite sides of the tunnel surrounding three sides of the floor and extended as an arch over the fourth side of the floor. The tunnel houses an inflatable tube which tends to straighten when inflated and this results in both membranes of the canopy being stretched in spaced relation to define an occupancy space having its greatest height dimension at said arch where a zippered closure flap permits access to the occupancy space.

Abstract: A modified toolbox and modified tailgate combination primarily for pick-up trucks, with or without a camper shell thereon, in which the tailgate has confronting stanchions whereon the toolbox is mounted to pivot from a storage-travel position on the floor of the pick-up, to an open-access position with the tail gate open and extended, the toolbox automatically remaining upright on the opened tailgate.

Abstract: A pull-on slacks construction characterized by an elastic waistband which is "seamless" in the sense that there is no rear seam and the front joint of the band is hidden by a simulated flap, complete with buttons or the equivalent, offset laterally from a front fly which does not extend through the waistband and is constructed from pattern-cut portions which are unitary with rise portions which are wide enough to act as free facings on the inside of the rise portion of the finished slacks. There are no side seams in the leg or rise portions but only inside leg seams, crotch and back seams, and the whole garment is of stretchable material for form-fitting, attractive style with simple, smooth lines and at the same time economical to manufacture.

Abstract: A concrete screed or form support, for holding forms in position for the pouring of concrete. They are of prestressed metal and are readily attached to various shapes of the common concrete form stakes such as round, square or rectangular.

Abstract: A tool for holding lines such as are used in guiding paving machines, in earth moving and leveling, and the like, comprising a stake, ordinarily a length of cylindrical metal rod or tubular stock with a ground penetrating point, a line holder of similar, lighter stock and having an offset or angulated end portion to which the line is connected, and a unique clamp for mounting the line holder on the stake with multi-mode adjustment capability.

Abstract: A particularly durable two-piece packing ring for sealing fixed and reciprocating cylindrical elements such as sight glasses of steam boilers, puff iron valves and the like where gland nut assemblies are required to seal such tubes and rods, this packing ring being entirely non-metallic and in two mating parts, that is, an outer ring and an inner ring with preferably differently tapered confronting faces to be forced together by a gland nut for a limited interface sealing contact.

Abstract: A prescription kit for travelers somewhat suggestive of a doctor's bag for psychological purposes with a flat base and internally compartmented to hold containers, ordinarily vials, in upright position and clearly visible when the bag-like case is opened, the vials having caps with insignia thereon to indicate their drug contents which will be a largely standardized complement of drugs likely to be needed by travelers but with provision made for some of the drugs to be specifically prescribed if necessary. The kit is designed to be sold only by pharmacists and the drugs, even when the standardized complement of drugs is used, will still be by a physician's prescription, the standardization or near standardization of the drugs representing a great time saver for the physician who can often prescribe the full complement as such, the manufacturer's description, suggested dosage and warnings as well as a physician's directions being provided in printed pamphlets provided in the kit.

Abstract: A war game for two opponents each having an assembly including a playboard hidden from the opponent by a shield board, both boards having a grid of target-receiving sockets identified by co-ordinates, the playboard representing an expanse of water and additional sockets therein locating relatively large platforms representing land masses so that playing piece targets, arbitrarily placed on said platforms, themselves arbitrarily placed, are still co-ordinately identified enabling shots, misses and hits on land, sea and targets to be called, and a rack for hit targets, visible to the opponent, is provided on each shield board. The playing piece targets, aside from ships and mines, include units associated with land masses such as fuel and water depots and negative-counting targets such as churches and hospitals.

Abstract: A multi-channel vascular flow monitoring system for measuring skin resistance during peripheral blood flow. Conventional EKG type electrodes supply current flow through a selected segment of skin and monitor voltage across a plurality of selected areas within the current supplied segment. Separate detectors are utilized for amplifying and filtering voltage signals received from the voltage electrodes. The detectors provide a first output voltage representing percentage of resistance changes across the voltage electrodes and a second output signal representing the resistance of each monitored skin segment. The output signals of all of the detectors are normalized by a common reference voltage and either directly displayed or further conditioned for use with various display medium.

Abstract: A jewel and method of making same, the jewel being a unique hologram and lens combination. A reflection hologram of an object is first made and the psuedoscopic image is then used in recording a second generation hologram which permits reconstruction of the virtual image near or within the lens upon which the second generation hologram is located, usually being adhered thereto, the lens functioning to refract incident white light and enhancing spectral changes and brightness, while virtually eliminating the critical angle effect in the viewing of the jewel, and dramatically increasing the optical leverage or proportional magnification of apparent movement of the image for any given alteration in the incident light or viewing angle relative to the jewel.

Abstract: A variable drive means for cam-operated intake and exhaust valves in an internal combustion engine, the variation being responsive to changes in load and rpm of the engine while the engine is running and being completely automatic. The disclosed device provides a slip drive for the camshaft, virtually unaffected by wear and with a predictable, constantly damped biasing action making the device suitable for mass production to suit any engine and preventing vibration and rough operation of the engine and giving automatic wear compensation.

Abstract: An accessory for a wheel chair for use by a patient seated therein and essentially a bib having a panel covering the chest and abdomen, a panel upon which the patient sits and a reduced crotch panel joining the other panels, with an absorbent pad covering the crotch panel and a unique adjustable belt to fasten the bib to the lateral upright members of the wheel chair, above the back rest of the chair, and quick attachment means for the rear lower end of the bib for connection to the standard rearwardly extending stub elements of the wheel chair frame used as pedals by attendants in tipping up the front of the wheel chair, the item being an effective patient supporting and restraining means.