Abstract: A hangable wall calendar has a stack of sheets that are bound at one edge with a spiral binding or other suitable flip binding. The calendar may have a stitch binding, or be cloth-bound or stapled. An elongated generally tubular hanger member for the calendar has a generally D-shaped profile, with a magnetic strip on the back and a slot running along a bottom wall. The slot is narrower than the diameter of the flip binding but large enough to accomodate the stack of sheets. The calendar can be slipped out of the holder and flipped to a different sheet, and then slid back into place. Alternatively, the hanger member can have a generally P-shaped profile.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a stand for supporting sport weapons such as bows, firearms and the like. The inventive stand comprises a frame configured to be supported upright with respect to a surface. The frame includes a base which rests substantially flat on the surface. The frame further includes first and second upright members connected to the base. First and Second bracket members are mounted to the first and second upright members respectively on one side for pivotal rotation. The first and second bracket members have support members which project outwardly to one side of the frame and are substantially perpendicular thereto. Third and Fourth bracket members are mounted to the first and second upright members respectively on the other side for pivotal rotation. The third and fourth bracket members have support members which project outwardly to the other side of the frame and are substantially perpendicular thereto.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for distributing and dispensing a potable liquid are claimed. The apparatus comprises a faucet, and a storage tank. A conveying channel is provided for sanitarily conveying potable liquid from an outside source to the tank. The conveying channel includes a sanitary fitting containing an inlet channel. The fitting provides a detachable sanitary connection between the conveying channel and the source. A mechanism for draining free-standing liquid from the inlet channel is also provided. The inlet channel of the fitting terminates at a first coupling which contains an acme sanitary thread. A flow producing mechanism cooperates with the tank and the faucet for causing a flow of liquid from the tank upon the opening of the faucet. A discharge channel is connected to the faucet at one end and connected to receive the flow of liquid at its other end. The discharge channel conveys the flow of potable liquid to the faucet. The source comprises a vehicle with a supply tank mounted thereon.

Abstract: A liquid sprayer apparatus of the type in which liquid is caused to flow from a liquid supply tank, through a spray conduit, to a spray nozzle assembly. The spray nozzle assembly comprises: an adapter mounted to the spray conduit; and a spray nozzle holder; and a spray nozzle configured to produce a flat fan spray pattern. The nozzle is received in the nozzle holder, and the holder is coupled to the adapter such that the nozzle adjoins the adapter in a secure assembly. A self orienting indexing system, associated with the adapter and the nozzle, orients the nozzle in either one of two orthogonal bearing positions relative to the adapter upon the coupling of the holder to the adapter. The self orienting system includes a plurality of indexing holes contained in the adapter and a plurality of matching indexing spurs projecting from the nozzle.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a support mechanism for supporting the cleaning apparatus in the body of water, a hull cleaning assembly including a plurality of brush assemblies, and a mechanism for moving the brush assemblies between hull cleaning positions and hull clearing positions. The brush assemblies each have a buoyancy element, a motor supported by the buoyancy element, and a cleaning brush coupled to a drive shaft of the motor. The buoyancy elements of the brush assemblies are hinged together to constitute a unified hull cleaning assembly. The moving mechanism includes a control device for controlling the movement of the brush assemblies. In addition, the moving mechanism includes a plurality of control lines movably engaging the support mechanism. The control lines are connected to the brush assemblies respectively at one end and to the control device at the other end. The support mechanism includes a pulley arrangement rotatably secured therein.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for printing a color image from a photographic transparency onto a photosensitive medium is claimed. A plurality of light sources each provide light of a different color when energized. The different color light of each light source has a light intensity level established by an energizing level applied thereto. A light integrator combines the different colored light from the light sources to produce light of a composite color along a primary optical path. The photographic transparency is disposed along the primary optical path such that the composite color light passes through the photographic transparency and produces a projection of the color image from the photographic transparency. An electronic imager is provided for imaging the projected color image of the photographic transparency. A device is provided for exposing the photosensitive medium with the projected color image. A power supply is provided for energizing the plurality of light sources.

Abstract: An apparatus for photo-electrically interfacing a mechanical camera component to an electrical camera component in a camera. The mechanical camera component has a sensing area associated therewith. The sensing area contains optically detectable information. The apparatus comprises a device for directing radiant energy to and from the sensing area. The radiant energy is incident upon at least a portion of the optically detectable information contained on the sensing area. A detecting device is optically coupled to the directing device for photodetecting radiant energy received from the optically detectable information. The detecting device provides an electrical output for receipt by an electrical camera component. The operational status of the mechanical camera component is determinable by the output of the detecting device. The directing device includes an optical fiber having a distal end and a proximal end.

Abstract: A spectrometer using a CCD array in the time-delay integration mode is claimed. The spectrometer comprises a CCD having a plurality of charged-coupled devices disposed along a scan dimension which terminates at an output end of the CCD. Each device produces an electronic charge in response to electromagnetic radiation incident thereon. A monochromator, optically aligned with the CCD, has a diffraction grating which generates a plurality of spectral beams from an external source of electromagnetic radiation. The diffraction grating is movably mounted to sequentially scan the plurality of spectral beams. A control unit, coupled to the monochromator, controls the scanning operation of the diffraction grating and determines a scan rate for the spectral beams. The spectral beams are scanned along the scan dimension of the CCD during the scanning operation.

Abstract: A camera which comprises a camera housing, containing a viewfinder system and a back wall. The camera further comprises a deployable objective lens, having an optical axis that is substantially normal to the back wall of the camera housing throughout lens deployment. The objective lens is spaced apart from the viewfinder system in at least a lateral dimension and from the back wall in at least a forward dimension. A deployment assembly, supported by the camera housing, deploys the objective lens between a compact storage position and a range of operational focus positions. The deployment assembly is positioned, configured and dimensioned to produce an arcuate deployment path that approximates a theoretical lens path, for simultaneous parallax correction and focus adjustment, between an infinity focus position and a near focus position. The deployment assembly includes a carriage, to whcih the objective lens is mounted. The carriage has a first side and an opposite side separated by a transverse dimension.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible water tank suitable for use in combatting forest fires and the like that is manufactured from a flaccid synthetic material or a coated fabric which is capable of being ultrasonically welded. The bag is preferably made from a single sheet of material that is folded back upon itself to form a bag having uniformly sized front and rear panels. A filler assembly is mounted in the upper part of the front panel while a quick disconnect coupler is mounted in the lower part of the bag. The edge seams between the panel are welded closed using ultrasonic welding techniques. Radially extended skirts are provided about the bag outside of the seam areas and grommets are mounted within the skirts upon which shoulder straps and handles are either permanently removably secured. A hand-grip is welded to the front face of the tank beneath the filler assembly.

Abstract: A television signal is distorted by passing it through a distortion amplifier which applies a Gaussian distortion curve to the signal. The curve has a maximum increase in amplitude of about 38 dB, which is about 30 dB with respect to the amplitude increase of the video carrier. The signal is further modified by the addition of gated jamming signals between the video and audio carriers. The jamming signals are present only during the horizontal and vertical blanking intervals and so do not affect the quality of the picture reproduced by the receiver. The distorted television signal is restored by applying a filter function which is the inverse of the distortion function. The gated jamming signals are removed by the restoring filter to a degree which permits the television receiver to read the horizontal and vertical sync signals and the color burst signal during the blanking intervals.