Abstract: A gas-fired artificial logs and coals-burner assembly is provided for fireplace use in cooperation with decorative gas logs, and artificial coals and embers decorative items by placement forward of the gas logs in the fireplace arrangement, a secondary elongated coals- and embers-burner tube apparatus. The assembly provides gas-fired artificial logs, coals- and embers-burner apparatus for fireplaces wherein gas flow through primary burner tube is the source of gas flow to a secondary coals- and embers-burner tube positioned forward and below the primary burner tube with multiple discharge ports in the secondary tube directed away from the front of the fireplace, thus enhancing the natural burn in cooperation of the fireplace draft as well as the aesthetic beauty of the imitation burning logs, coals and embers.

Abstract: A computer-implemented discounting system suitable for use in conjunction with a point-of-sale transaction device. The discounting system includes a memory subsystem for storing information related to at least one promotion and a software module coupled to the memory subsystem. The software module receives promotional codes entered by consumers and determines if the promotional codes relate to the promotions for which information is stored in the memory subsystem. If so, the software module transmits discount information for the promotions related to the entered promotional codes to the point-of-sale transaction device. For each promotion, a promotional code, a promotion period, a product code, a discount amount, a promotional code count and a maximum number of promotional codes are stored in the memory subsystem.

Abstract: Dual purpose eyewear for camouflaging a wearer's eyes. The eyewear comprises a pair of lens supported on a frame which positions the lens in front of the wearer's eyes. Shielding sidepieces are also supported by the frame and cooperate with the lens to camouflage and protect the eyes. The lens and sidepieces include a smooth surface for surface tension adhesion of a film material. The film material is cut into irregular shapes and sizes and is removably adhered to the lens and sidepieces in a random and arbitrary pattern. The pattern, while not substantially obstructing the wearer's vision, combines with the irregular shapes and sizes of the film material to create a camouflage effect of the eyeglasses and to conceal the whites of the wearer's eyes. The camouflage eyewear is readily converted to safety or tinted eyeglasses for unobstructed vision by removing the film material from the lens and sidepieces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tray carrier having multiple shelves that extend in a ramp-like manner above a horizontal base portion at an angle of about forty-five degrees. Each shelf can support an otherwise flimsy tray of bedding plants, allowing the plant trays to be easily lifted and carried. The tray carriers can also be stacked on top of one another without damaging the plants by placing the base of an upper tray carrier on the top edge of the shelves of a lower tray carrier. Thus, the tray carriers can be used to transport and display plant trays in a more efficient manner.

Abstract: A spool holder for storing and dispensing ribbon and other material contained on spools. The spool holder comprises a vertical rod having a hook adjacent its upper portion for hanging on a rod in a closet or other storage area. A pedestal is adjacent the lower portion of the vertical rod to support the spools on the spool holder. Holding members are adjacent the upper portion of the vertical rod below the hook. These holding members can store and provide easy accessibility of supplies used with the spooled material, for example, tape, scissors, bows and glue. A cooperative fastening means removably couples the upper portion and the lower portion of the vertical rod. In the uncoupled configuration, the spools of ribbon can be received onto or removed from the vertical rod. When coupled, the pedestal of the lower portion of the vertical rod supports the spools on the vertical rod.

Abstract: A wireless tire pressure monitoring system is disclosed to warn a driver of a vehicle of low pressure in a vehicle tire. The monitoring system includes a transducer to which wires or other physical connections cannot be easily made. The transducer is attached to a wheel rim and a magnetic field can be selectively produced by elements of the transducer in response to changes in tire pressure. A sensor is mounted for sensing the magnetic field with the sensor producing an output that can be coupled with a monitor in the vehicle cab.

Abstract: A method for comparative analysis of consumer response to product promotions which provide discounts during point-of-sale transactions. First and second promotional entries respectively related to first and second promotions for a product and each comprised of a promotional code and a discount are stored in a memory subsystem of a computer system. First and second counts of the total number of times the first and second promotional codes are received by the computer system are maintained in memory. Each time a consumer enters a promotional code on a keypad coupled to the computer system, the entered promotional code is compared to the first and second promotional codes. If the entered promotional code matches the fast promotional code, the first count stored is incremented by one and the first discount amount is transmitted to a point-of-sale transaction device coupled to the computer system.

Abstract: A watering device (10) for use with a cut tree (2) in a base. The waterer (10) can be shaped to resemble an ornament. The waterer has a an inlet (22) and an outlet (28). A flexible tube (30) is attached to the outlet. Thus, water poured into the inlet exits through the outlet and into the tube. The tube, typically hidden within the tree, can extend downward and into a base or reservoir. Therefore, the water can exit the tube and into the base.

Abstract: The repair of a warped peripheral planar sealing surface commonly provided on gear box or similar complex housings comprises the machining of the entire sealing face of the housing to a planar configuration and then removing additional metal from the edges of the sealing face to accommodate an adhesive sealant to secure a metallic gasket to the component so that the exposed face of the metallic gasket is not only planar but is disposed at the same dimensional location as the original face.

Abstract: There is provided an elevated plant holder which is supported entirely from an ordinary plant or flower pot having a tapered interior surface. The plant holder includes an upstanding pole having a lower end near the bottom of the plant pot and an upper end. A pair of horizontally extending cross arms is provided for securing the pole at a point intermediate its ends and within the plant pot to the tapered interior surface of the plant pot. The upstanding pole passes through a central orifice in each cross arm. The opposite ends of the cross arms are disposed against the tapered interior surface of the plant pot. The longitudinal axes of the cross arms are disposed substantially perpendicularly to one another and lie in substantially adjacent planes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pole. A wire basket is attached to the upper end of the pole for holding the plant. In an alternative embodiment, a wire frame is provided for securing the pole to the interior surface of the plant pot.

Abstract: 1,2,4-trioxane derivatives of formula: ##STR1## (wherein each of the subscripts m and n is equal to 0 or 1;the symbol Z represents an epoxide oxygen atom at the 5,6 or 6,7 positions, or a pair of electrons forming a double bond at the 5,6 or 6,7 positions;each of the symbols Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2, being the same or different represents an aromatic group which optionally substituted;each of the symbols AR.sup.1 and R.sup.2, being the same or different, represents a linear or branched alkyl group, which is optionally substituted, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: In many complicated castings, such as those utilized to define a gear box for an aircraft jet engine, valve housings or mounting recesses may be integrally formed in the casting. Such housings incorporate a plurality of sealing surfaces which cooperate with a valve mounted therein. The repair of such sealing surfaces when worn is accomplished by machining out all bearing surfaces to a substantially larger diameter, then inserting a sleeve element which fits snugly in the newly machined bore and defines a plurality of sealing surfaces dimensionally identical with the original sealing surfaces formed in the housing.

Abstract: A fluid pressure actuator for aircraft ailerons comprises a body having a bore within which a piston sleeve or bushing is mounted only by its inner end. The fluid pressure actuated piston is in turn slidably and sealably mounted in the piston sleeve independently of the actuator body.