Abstract: A field and stream boot for traversing rivers, lakes and stream beds, as well as, outdoor trails which includes; an upper construction with a hard heel, a hard toe, an ankle cup, and a metatarsus rigid panel that provide foot protection from outdoor or underwater terrain and obstacles; and an outsole construction where the outsole has peripheral intermittent tread surrounding a heel array of tungsten carbide spikes overlain with felt with the spike protruding through the felt but not below the peripheral intermittent tread, and surrounding a forefoot array of tungsten carbide spikes overlain with felt with the spikes protruding through the felt but not below the peripheral intermittent tread. The tread may be in the form of lugs, cleats or other gripping ribs or ridges.

Abstract: A power tong for coupling and uncoupling tubular members including relatively large diameter members and relatively small diameter members whether in a concentric or not configuration, wherein a housing mounts a rotary framework having a U-shaped cavity adapted to receive tubular member coaxially with the rotary framework. The rotary framework pivotally mounts three chordal segments each having a toothed arc and a chordal border spaced about the cavity and having two pair of recesses with adjustable gripping elements seated therein, one pair for coupling and uncoupling relatively large tubular members from a stationary member and the other for coupling and uncoupling relatively small tubular members from a stationary member. The power tong is capable of engaging and uncoupling an outer tubing member, disengaging therefrom and then engaging and uncoupling an inner tubing member of a tubing string without repositioning the power tong, as well as, the reverse process.

Abstract: A combination clutch and brake system that may be original equipment for or retrofitted to a motorcycle having a clutch, brake and stick shift mechanical rear box. The sole operating lever for applying the clutch and brake includes an adjustable cam and linkage arrangement whereby either the clutch or brake may be activated first or both activated substantially concurrently. The clutch is controlled by cam action and the brake by a adjustable linkage to the cam which legs the rotation of the cam.

Abstract: An aquatic fin for propulsion of a watercraft including a foot securing section and a blade section. The blade section having a top surface forming a concavity and a bottom surface forming a convexity. The blade section and foot section are joined by side walls and struts which define channels for directing water around the convexity in order to lessen the resistance of the fin moving downwardly and rearwardly through the water and with the upwardly and forwardly movement of the fin the concavity increases the resistance through the water, thereby propelling the watercraft away from the direction the user is facing.

Abstract: A pontoon watercraft having a pair of inflatable pontoons, secured by a framework, which maintain the pontoons spaced apart and symmetrical and parallel with each other. The watercraft has an integrated load distribution system, which includes coordinating the seat, foot rests, oar locks and auxiliary mount with the physique of the user whereby the center of gravity of the watercraft is preferentially established.

Abstract: A paint and palette caddy in the form of a case, which includes a hinged top with closures and a pull out drawer, which may be latched; under the top is a rack or tray having a number of sockets for holding paint cups by friction or indexing means and a number of slots for holding the paint cup caps; the upper area of the paint cups are slightly larger in dimension than the sockets; the drawer, when extended, provides a paint palette surface that may be covered with a disposable sheet so that the palette surface remains free from paint; the removable cups are sealed with an appropriate cap to provide an airtight seal and eliminate as much air space as possible between the surface of the paint and the cap; the cups may be removed from the case and stored in a freezer to preserve the paint for extended periods.

Abstract: A pump-off control system for use with an electric motor driven pump jack assembly for operation of a down hole pump in which a circuit interrupter device is attached to the top of the polished rod of the pump jack and upon occurrence of fluid pound, the polished rod imparts sufficient force on the circuit interrupter device to open the electrical contacts of the device momentarily interrupting power to the electric motor shutting down the pump for a period of time determined by a time delay relay that controls the shut down time for the well.

Abstract: A personal pontoon watercraft having a pair of pontoons with twin bladders secured by a three piece yoke frame which maintain the pontoons spaced apart and symmetrical and parallel with each other to accommodate the user, with an integrated load leveling system for personal and operational convenience. The watercraft is adapted to support an adjustable motor and anchor mount behind the user and two piece oars in gunwales at the outermost part of the yoke frame. The design provides for other auxiliary items such as a mesh fish basket, storage containers and the like. Further, the watercraft is assembled with no special tools and when disassembled the entire watercraft can be stored in a suitable bag having a length of approximately four feet and a girth of approximately six to seven feet.

Abstract: A combination cable cutter and bender includes a pair of arms each terminating at one end in a cutting blade pivotally mounted to form a cutting jaw, a first guide mounted on the pivot, a second guide spaced from the pivot on one of the pair of arms, an offset plate attached to the other arm supporting a third guide more distal from the pivot than the second guide, whereupon spreading the arms apart, a straight section of cable for bending is positionable between the first and second guide on one side and the third guide on the other side and closing the arms together bends the cable to the desired degree.

Abstract: A dual pontoon float having a pair of inflatable pontoons joined together by a rigid floatation seat which secures the pontoons in parallel and symmetrical alignment; an upper inflatable horseshoe body having arms is releasably secured to the pontoons by its arms in one of a more aft or more fore position relative to amidships for distributing the load; the arms are secured to the pontoons with loop and pile fasteners and belts and buckles; a backrest is attached to the center of the horseshoe body; the open end of the body includes a spacer or stabilizer bar, whereby the spacer bar and rigid floatation seat resist inward collapse and rotation of the pontoons; thus when inflated and assembled, provides a rigid, stable dual pontoon float with the pontoons parallel and symmetrical; storage compartments are attached to the arms and backrest; and an apron is releasably connected between the spacer bar and arms to provide a working surface.

Abstract: A mud separator monitoring system utilizing electronic transducers positioned in various locations in the mud separator and the lines leading from the mud separator to the mud return pit and gas discharge flare for obtaining data during drilling operations to calculate the volume of gas retained in the drilling fluid, the hydrostatic head of the drilling fluid and gas pressure in the separator on a continuing basis and informing field personnel of conditions in the mud separator indicating potential hazard. The system further monitors continuously the volume of injected gases and hydrocarbon gases circulated during drilling operations for making adjustments to the volume of injected gases required to sustain the drilling operations.

Abstract: An incarceration facility includes a control center with a panoramic view of cell units, recreation area, work area, entryway, multi-purpose rooms and stairwells. From the control center the entire facility is under 100% surveillance in which the complete interior of the cell units, stairwells, recreation area, work area, entryway and multi-purpose rooms are fully visible. All structures facing the control center are of transparent material and, excluding the exterior walls surrounding the facility, all solid walls are radially aligned to the control center. The radial omni-view facility provides the usual inmate activities of living, eating, recreation, work, study and congregation in a facility having absolutely no blind spots and constant surveilability of the inmates.

Abstract: A personal pontoon watercraft having a pair of pontoons with twin bladders secured by a three piece yoke frame which maintain the pontoons spaced apart and symmetrical and parallel with each other to accommodate the user, with an integrated load leveling system for personal and operational convenience. The watercraft is adapted to support an adjustable motor and anchor mount behind the user and two piece oars in gunwales at the outermost part of the yoke frame. The design provides for auxiliary items such as a mesh fish basket, storage containers and the like. Further, the watercraft is assembled with no special tools and when disassembled the entire watercraft can be stored in a suitable bag having a length of approximately four feet and a girth of approximately six to seven feet.

Abstract: Discarded rubber tires for reclamation and recovery of the constituents therein and/or environmentally safe disposal are transferred from a pan feeder system into a hopper and transferred by an auger into a pyrolysis chamber. The pan feeder system excludes air or oxygen from passing through the hopper and auger into the pyrolysis chamber. Tire pieces from the pan feeder system are transferred by an auger through the pyrolysis chamber which is heated to a temperature between 350.degree. and 650.degree. F. The pyrolysis chamber includes a vapor recovery system for removing the vapors and maintaining a vacuum in the pyrolysis chamber. The vapors are withdrawn through a heat exchanger and into a liquid/gas separator where the condensed liquids are removed and the gas is recycled for fuel or other disposition. The solid residue from the tire pyrolysis is transferred by a closed auger to a closed bin.

Abstract: Used batteries and other material for reclamation and recovery or environmentally safe disposal are transferred from a feed bin by an auger into a crusher and then into a pyrolysis chamber. The feed system excludes air or oxygen from passing through the auger and crusher into the pyrolysis chamber. The material from the crusher is transferred by an auger through the pyrolysis chamber which is heated to a decomposition temperature between 350.degree. and 650.degree. F. and is decomposed. The pyrolysis chamber includes a vapor recovery system for removing the vapors and maintaining a vacuum in the pyrolysis chamber. The vapors are withdrawn through a heat exchanger and into the liquid/gas separator where the condensed liquids are removed and the gas is further processed. The residue from the pyrolysis chamber is discharged into a residue recovery system which includes a closed auger for transferring the residue from the pyrolysis chamber into a bin.

Abstract: A protective environmental mask for permitting an individual to breath through the nose and mouth while applying hairspray or perfume to the individuals hair and body and protecting from undesired particulate matter contained in the hairspray or perfume. The environmental mask includes a nose cover with a facing to provide comfort in seating against the nose and face of the user and is supported by a bracket integral with the nose cover and held in position by a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is provided with a sanitary cover which holds a filter to prevent particulate matter from passing through the mouth to the lungs of the user. The mouth filter may be eliminated by use of a sanitary cap which blocks air passage through the mouthpiece. The nose cover provides a nasal airway for the wearer's nostrils and a filter which is secured by velcro fasteners within the nose cover.

Abstract: An illuminated changeable message display system utilizing a plurality of fluorescent lamps in an array of multi colored light or aesthetic design patterns of light which extend exterior of a message display box supported in a suitable framework that may be mounted upon a suitable masonry base or suspended from a suitable support or may be free standing. The illuminated message display system may have single or double sided message boxes and may be upright or horizontal with suitable mounting. These message display systems may include a frame work having a mirror and diffusion panel to enhance the color arrays of the fluorescent lamps exposed outside of the message box. An electrical system is provided contained within the frame work to energize the fluorescent lamps.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in plunger valve assemblies for reciprocating sucker rod operated subsurface pumps and specifically as to the traveling valves and standing valves. The traveling valve includes a valve body having an inwardly-directed lip at the bottom with the valve seat, ball and cage inserted from the top of the valve body. Further the standing valve has a closed cage formed in the upper portion thereof which is threaded into the bottom of the pump barrel, thus placing the closed cage of the standing valve and the traveling valve in closer proximity at the bottom of the downstroke than prior such pumps.

Abstract: A unitized roller-seal for sealing centrifugal pump shafts which may be readily repaired and maintained in the field or plant. The unitized roller-seal includes a housing having a bore therethrough with an inner radial flange, a sealed roller bearing seated within the bore on one side of the radial flange within the housing, a lip seal member seated within the bore on the other side of the inner radial flange within the housing. The unitized roller-seal is secured and sealed to the pump casing. The pump shaft is rotatably supported in a sealed bearing housing, and extends through the roller bearing and lip seal member of the roller-seal such that the roller-seal stabilizes the shaft juxtaposed to the sealing surface where the lip seal member engages the shaft. The shaft may have an integral sleeve extending within the unitized roller-seal with a hard coated surface for engagement by the lip seal member.

Abstract: The heat control production system and method for an oil well utilizes a noncorrosive gas compatible with crude oil fire hazards to provide an insulating annulus between the production tubing string of an oil well and the bore hole or casing or other tubing string surrounding the production tubing string by pressurizing the insulating annulus from the source of gas such that crude oil from the oil reservoir enters the insulating annulus and interfaces with the gas intermediate the surface and the oil reservoir whereby the insulating annulus provides minimal heat transfer to allow the crude oil produced through the production tubing string to reach the surface at a preselected temperature up to the oil reservoir temperature which avoids undesirable precipitation or gelling of paraffinic hydrocarbons from heat loss to the overburden of the oil well.