Abstract: A rigid replica of a flag of the United States consists of a background, a field and a plurality of emblems, the background comprising individual U-shaped channels comprising colored red and white horizontal stripes, the field comprising a solid blue panel and the emblem comprising a white star, the channels affixed to spaced apart vertical rafters, the rafters forming a frame of the rigid flag replica, the channels alternately uprightly and invertedly disposed whereby an exposed surface of the uprightly disposed channels is disposed at a different elevation than an exposed surface of the invertedly disposed channels, the uprightly and invertedly disposed channels providing depth and definition to the exposed surface of the rigid flag replica, the blue field having 50 white stars affixed thereto in rows and columns, the blue field applied to the horizontal stripes in an upper left hand corner, the blue field overlying the red and white horizontal stripes.

Abstract: A gutter system has the portions thereof formed to permit the ends of sections thereof to be nested one within another for forming the elements of the gutter. A contour suitable for such nesting has a vertical fascia panel, a generally vertical outer panel, and a generally horizontal floor panel joining lower edges of fascia panel and the outer panel. An arcuate portion joins the lower end of the fascia panel to the floor panel. A lip is provided along the upper edge of the outer panel with the lip of a first length of gutter fitting around the lip of a second length and the arcuate portion between the fascia panel and the floor of the first length fitted around the arcuate portion joining the fascia panel and floor of the second length to provide nesting. Fold over tabs may be provided along the upper edge of the fascia panel and the lip to lock the ends of the two lengths together, or lock the end of a length of gutter to a corner unit, a down spout drop unit, or an end cap unit.

Abstract: A cover is retained over the central portions of the wheel of a vehicle retained by a plurality of lug nuts by a retainer that attaches to two adjacent lug nuts. The retainer has first and second opposing retainer members with each retainer member having a pair of arcuate portions for fitting under the corners between flats of two adjacent lug nuts and against the tapered lower portion of the two lug nuts.

Abstract: To illuminate the ground across which one walks with a walking member, such as a cane or a walker, a light is provided in a handle attachable to the walking member. The handle includes a light producing means, a battery, and a switch for turning on and off the light.

Abstract: An integrated medicament package comprises a prefabricated medicament container having a plurality of initially open top blisters, a closure cover affixed to one marginal edge thereof by at least one living hinge, the closure cover having at least one clasp on an open end of the closure cover opposite the living hinge, the blisters arranged in rows and columns separated by longitudinal and transverse shoulders, at least one of the longitudinal and the transverse shoulders having perforations therethrough wherein the prefabricated medicine container is adapted to be separated along the perforations into a plurality of units, and a sealing sheet with medicament information at a location corresponding to the at least one said plurality of blister such that the medicament information on the outside surface of the sealing sheet corresponds with the medicament in the blisters, the medicament information comprising the name of the patient, the name of the medicament, the dosage of the medicament, the time of day, th

Abstract: An angled brace scaffolding system comprises a plurality of scaffolding brackets, a plurality of adjustable outriggers and a plurality of walkways. The plurality of adjustable outriggers support the scaffolding brackets against a wall with the plurality of walkways spanning between the scaffolding brackets. The scaffolding brackets are a single piece comprising a downwardly extending wall support leg rigidly affixed to one end of an horizontally disposed walkway support and an upwardly extending guard rail post rigidly affixed to the opposite end of the horizontally disposed walkway support. The wall support leg and the walkway support having a gusset formed therebetween for attaching one end of one of the plurality of adjustable outriggers thereupon.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying data regarding a weightlifting workout or other exercise routines, specifically repetitions, sets performed, and durations of rest for various exercises. The apparatus includes a watch and a means for holding one of a plurality of data cards. Each data card comprises a specific workout routine including various exercises, the number of repetitions for each exercise and durations of rest between each exercise.

Abstract: A hoof boot for the hoof of hoofed animals, the hoof boot comprising a ground engaging sole portion, a hoof bell and a means for retaining the hoof boot to the hoof, the hoof bell generally encircling the hoof, the means for retaining associated with the hoof bell wherein the hoof bell is initially separate from the sole portion, the means for retaining is carried by the sole portion and wherein the hoof bell is affixed to the sole portion by the means for retaining and the hoof bell and the sole portion are made fast to the hoof by the means for retaining.

Abstract: A variable position sensor has a stationary portion and a moveable portion. A plurality of plates are positioned on one of the members with the surfaces of the plates forming segments of a larger surface. A single plate is mounted on the other of the two members. One pole of an electric potential is applied to a first of the plurality of plates on the one member and the second pole of the electric potential is applied to the single plate on the other member. Similarly a pole of an electric potential is separately applied to each of the other of the parallel plates and to the one plate. When the one plate is positioned adjacent one of the plurality of plates a capacitance is formed between the adjacent plates, and by detecting the capacitance the position of the one plate can be determined.

Abstract: A grip for a handcuff pair comprises a pair of opposed bodies each comprising a pair of wristlet lock capturing members which capture the wristlet lock portions of the handcuff pair therebetween. At least one of the pair of wristlet lock capturing members is joined together by a hinge disposed between the wristlet lock portions of the handcuff pair and is substantially located over a bendable joint of a link member joining the wristlet lock portions together into the handcuff pair.

Abstract: A surveyor's tool to facilitate the measurement of the elevation of an invert within a manhole includes a rod with a dimensioning along its length. The tool further includes a slide moveable with respect to said rod. The slide includes a pair of opposing arms, the arms extending from opposite sides of the slide and extending perpendicular to the length of the rode. The slide further includes an inclinometer for measuring the angle of incline of the rod. Using the length of the rod extending into the manhole and the angle of the rod as determined by the inclinometer the depth of the invert can be calculated.

Abstract: A tool assembly includes an axially symmetric tool having a tapered forward end, a radial flange, and a cylindrical shank. A retainer is fitted around the cylindrical shank, a washer is fitted around the retainer, and an O-ring is fitted over the retainer behind the washer to retain the washer thereon. When the rotatable shank is fitted into a cylindrical mounting bore of a tool holder, the O-ring prevents the washer from rotating with the tool.

Abstract: An insert for a cutting tool has a conical cutting tip, and axially behind the cutting tip is a mid-section. Behind the mid-section is a cylindrical base. Where the insert is for use on a tool of a milling machine, the base has a diameter of at least 0.800 inch so as to be considerably larger than the standard base of inserts currently in use on such machines. The enlarged base protects the tool body to which the insert is attached from washaway. The invention is useable in other industries employing rotary cutting tools. In other industries, the insert is made with an enlarged diameter base so as to protect the tool body behind the insert from erosion or washaway. Indentations in the outer circumference of the base improve the rotation of the tool and provide channels through which loosened particles of hard material are directed, thereby further reducing erosion of the tool body.

Abstract: A print pad for printing on hard surfaces is made by first forming a mold having a textured surface, then forming the print pad in the mold. The textured surface of the mold is made by first manufacturing a sheet of plastic the surface of which has the desired texture, then using a thermoforming process to shape the plastic into the mold.

Abstract: A method of making a thermal management material for a circuit board panel comprising the steps of cutting a thermally conductive, rigid substrate from a larger sheet of heat conducting material, degreasing the thermally conductive substrate, mechanically abrading at least one surface of the thermally conductive substrate, acid cleaning the at least one abraded surface of the thermally conductive substrate, rinsing the thermally conductive substrate, passivating the at least one abraded surface of the thermally conductive substrate to render the at least one surface chemically inert, rinsing the thermally conductive substrate, drying the thermally conductive substrate and baking the thermally conductive substrate at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A drill bit consists of a bit body having a forward end and a slot in the forward end to hold a hardened cutting blade. The blade has a central slot extending into the forward end thereof such that the slot defines inner side wails and a bridge extending between the inner side walls. A protrusion along the leading face of each of the cutting sides of the blade with each protrusion extending to the forward edge extends the length of the cutting edges and by distributing the load along a greater length reduces the stress to the cutting edge. Protrusions along the trailing face of the blade also extern to the cutting edge and increase the strength of the blade.

Abstract: A tool assembly includes an axially symmetric tool having a tapered forward end, a radial flange, and a cylindrical shank. A retainer is fitted around the cylindrical shank, a washer is fitted around the retainer, and an annular elastomeric member is bonded to the inner surface of the washer. When the rotatable shank is fitted into a cylindrical mounting bore of a tool holder, the annular elastomeric member prevents the washer from rotating with the tool.