Abstract: The threaded split coupling nut system includes a threaded split coupling nut and coupling clamps. The threaded split-slip nut coupling has conventional nut shape but is split. The gripping nodules on the body are positioned parallel to the rotational center line of the split-slip nut coupling. The gripping nodules are formed as an integral past of the conventional and old slip nut coupling design. The gripping nodules are connected to or formed on the outside surface of the threaded split-slip nut coupling and the gripping nodules project outward in a radial direction from the rotational center line of the split-slip nut coupling. The conventional threaded split-slip nut coupling has been divided into two equal parts along a plane containing the rotational center line.

Abstract: A new and improved fire block textile material comprising a carrier means and a textile material means that provides a cover in a first state and a fire block barrier in a second state. The textile material includes a wool yarn material formed as the face layer of the textile material which is convertible by heat from a fire into a fire barrier layer. Wool yarn material is connected to and carried by an under construction material or carrier means. Said carrier means supports the wool yarn material in its first normal state as a textile and supports the charred portion of the wool yarn material in its second charred state as a fire block layer. The wool yarn material has a structure which permits it to bead on exposure to the flux of heat from a fire. The bead recedes or travels along the yarn away from the source of the heat while the fire barrier layer acts as a fire block.

Abstract: A fuel injection system for a spark-ignition internal combustion engine in which combustion air is fed through an air flow meter to produce an input force whose strength is proportional to the mass-volume of the air. This input force actuates the valve member of a valve mechanism to whose input is supplied fuel at constant pressure, the valve member being displaced to an extent determined by the strength of the input force. The valve mechanism includes a fuel output chamber in which the pressure of fuel therein is a function of valve member displacement, this pressure being applied as a countervailing force to the valve member to cause it to assume a null-balance position at which the resultant mean fuel pressure yielded by the output chamber is proportional to the mass-volume of the combustion air, thereby attaining optimum fuel-air ratio conditions throughout a broad operating range.

Abstract: A handle for removable attachment to a skateboard comprises a handle stem, a handle bar fastened to one end of the stem, and connecting structure secured at the other end of the stem for removably connecting the stem to the front end of a skateboard in upstanding relation thereto, the connecting structure having a base plate with a pair of opposed downwardly facing L-shaped grooves for sliding engagement with the slides of a generally horizontal flat plate member rigidly connected to the lower end of the stem. A fastening clip is connectable to said base plate for holding the stem in connection therewith. Alternative connecting structure may be employed by way of a removable hinge pin and related structure. Bracing strut member may be employed in connection with the handle stem for resisting twisting moments applied by a rider. The connecting structure is provided with a bolt hole pattern adapted to connect to the universal skateboard wheel truck bolt pattern.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for increasing the output in terms of miles per gallon attainable by a conventional internal combustion engine. The improvement in m.p.g. is the result of a fuel vaporizer unit which utilizes engine collant and exhaust gases in heat exchange relationship to vaporize raw fuel. The gas vapors are collected within the vaporizer unit and then directed to the carburetor wherein it is united with air prior to entering the intake manifold. It has been found that running an engine on a mixture of gas vapors and air produces significantly improved mileage over that otherwise attainable. An additional advantage of the vaporizer unit is the resulting reduction of the amount of pollutants released into the atmosphere due to the complete and total combustion of all the vapors entering the combustion chambers.

Abstract: An aquatic exercise apparatus having a main frame with arcuate upper supports which are secured to a pool decking and having lower supports connected thereto. The main frame is provided with a first upper pair and a second lower pair of outwardly projecting arms for user exercise purposes. An exercise platform is pivotally attached to the main frame and is adjustable in any position from vertical to ninety degrees relative to the main frame.

Abstract: A zero insertion force connector system with a top entry for improved interconnection with a component card and a component card positioner for providing an interconnectable structure that is useable with adjacent apparatus. The zero insertion force connector system includes a housing with a card guide channel having a top entry and a sliding cam system for interlocking the component card positioner and the component card in an improved manner. The component card positioner includes a card positioning structure with a tab cover structure and a card guide channel positioner for interaction with the sliding cam system of the zero insertion force connector system to properly interconnect the component card. The component card includes card contact tabs protected by a tab cover structure in the component card positioner and related to connector contacts positioned in the housing of the connector.

Abstract: A strain release clamp assembly consisting of a backshell component or female component member and a compression ring or male component member. The female component member is a generally cylindrical component having a plurality of radially directed bearing access ports therethrough for a screw-type adjusting member, a ball bearing, and an intermediate biasing means. The inside surface of the female member includes a concentric groove with an access channel to the outside surface for containing one side portion of a locking wire inserted through the access channel. The male member includes on the outside surface with a matching concentric groove for receiving the opposite side portion of the locking wire and includes a plurality of spaced apart ball bearing depressions. The female component member receives the male component member and is locked thereto by the locking wire.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a fingernail reinforcement extension material. The material is formed of a woven fiberglass fabric having a vertical and horizontal cross-thread count in the range of 25 to 55 threads per inch. Impregnated within said fabric is a preparation including cellulose, nylon fiber, resin, plasticizer and solvent in which, upon evaporation of the solvent, the preparation forms a hardened matrix within the weave of the fiberglass fabric.Also disclosed is a method for the use of the material in order to accomplish the reinforcement and extension of human fingernails.There is disclosed herein a fingernail covering for reinforcement of nails. The nail covering is formed of a woven fiberglass having a vertical and horizontal cross-thread count in the range of 25 to 55 threads per inch. Said fabric is preimpregnated with a suspension of resin polymer and monomer in water. The fabric is allowed to dry whereby the fabric is stabilized and the interstices between the threads are open.

Abstract: An improved hybrid electronic radio repeater comprising an antenna means for receiving a select, narrow frequency band of radio wave signals, the radio wave signal(s) being transmitted from discrete sources wherein the radio wave signals contain source, status and control information. A radio frequency amplifier means filters and amplifies the radio signals and passes them to a mixing means. The mixing means, including a local oscillator means, combines the radio frequency signals with the local oscillator signals to produce intermediate frequency signals. The intermediate frequency signals are narrow filtered causing tuning by local oscillator tuning means. An intermediate frequency amplifier means detects and amplifies the IF signals and generates a signal strength level indication in response thereto.

Abstract: A shaft pressure ring for use in conjuction with a boat having an inboard motor and a drive shaft protruding through a shaft logseal assembly mounted in the hull of the boat, the hull including a shaft log area surrounding the drive shaft, the shaft pressure ring comprising a deflector, the deflector having an inside diameter being annular in shape, the deflector being of a rigid material and adapted to be positioned upon the drive shaft a sufficient distance from the seal such that the shaft pressure ring will deflect a portion of the water passing beneath the hull of the boat in a direction toward, and onto, the shaft log seal. The splasher will continuously lubricate and cool the shaft log seal to prevent drying, burning, deterioration, and eventual leakage.

Abstract: A shoe and accessory carousel storage unit designed to accomodate men's and women's shoes, ties, belts, necklace and the like. The carousel is stackable in multiple units or can be used individually. The unit is readily convertible from a hook type shoe rack to a multi-shelf unit. Two separate support systems are disclosed for providing rotation to the unit. One approach being the provision of a rotatable base, and the other being the provision wherein the unit or units can be rotatably suspended from conventional closet shelving, either metallic or wooden.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to an oil decontamination and water recycling system which is designed to prevent oil, grease, and fuel contamination of ground or surface water and to return the clean water in a single pass for reuse. Water contamination results from pressure or steam cleaning of grit, scale, oil, grease and fuel contaminated equipment. The system is a closed loop separation, filtration and absorption system which removes these contaminants and most other petroleum products. The free oils are discharged to a holding barrel and the solids are removed from the settlement tank and drained off from the centrifugal separator. The petroleum based contaminants such as oil, grease and fuel are absorbed mechanically by a cartridge filter for easy disposal.

Abstract: A fishing lure detector and method of binding foam or textile material to plastisol. The fishing lure detector member made of foam or textile material is for improving the fishing lures. The fishing lure detector means is connected to a fishing lure body at a position adjacent or in front of the fishing lure hook to aid the fisherman in detecting when a fish strikes the lure and in turn aiding the fisherman to set the hook in the fish. The fishing lure detector member includes resilient open cell plastic material that may be integrally connected to the body of a plastic worm lure or connected to the body of a hard lure. The open cell plastic material is engaged by the fish striking the body of the fishing lure and transmits a tug signal along the fishing lure. The fishing lure body when constructed of a flexible or soft thermoplastic such as plastisol or a polyvinyl chloride allows both the fishing lure body and the detector member to stretch longitudinally with one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame assembly wherein the frame and viewing area are integrally formed of clear plastic or plexiglass eliminating the need for a separate glass pane. The front frame area is provided with a roughened surface to reduce visibility therethrough while the inner margin is slightly bevelled to accentuate the center viewing area. The back of the frame assembly is provided with a recess for receiving a plastic backing plate having two-way tape on each side. The backing plate, with the picture or document attached to one side, is inserted into the recess on the back of the frame assembly. After the backing plate and picture are firmly inserted into the recess a seal is formed around the periphery of the backing plate to prevent moisture or foreign matter from entering. Subsequent removal of the second peel-off tape exposes a second adhesive coating on the outer surface of the backing plate to permit the frame assembly to be attached to any desired surface.