Abstract: A process for printing a 4 color image directly onto a fishing lure. The process involves preparing the fishing lure to receive the ink if the fishing lure is soft bait, printing a 4 color image on one side of the fishing lure employing a 4 color pad printing machine, and optionally, turning the lure over and printing another 4 color image onto the other side of the lure with the 4 color pad printing machine. A clear topcoat may optionally be applied to the lure.

Abstract: A device for straightening metal fins on heat exchangers used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The device is comprised of interchangeable, detachable combs that are made to vibrate by an electrically powered vibrator. The vibrating combs can be moved easily between the adjacent fins to straighten them without requiring the force that is needed with a stationary non-vibrating comb. Various sizes of combs are provided for attachment to the vibrator.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for removing particulate matter and aerosols from a gas stream generated by gasification prior to the gas stream being used as fuel in an internal combustion device or as synthesis gas for subsequent processing. The present invention consists of first cooling the gas stream, then oil scrubbing it to further cool it and to remove particulates and some tars, and finally passing the gas stream through one or more vortex chambers to remove additional tars. Each vortex chamber employs a high-speed fan that forces the tar droplets against the interior wall of the vortex chamber where the tar coalesces and is removed.

Abstract: A liner for a rain gutter and the like comprises a sheet of rigid material which fits independently down inside a gutter underneath any cross-pieces to form an upper longitudinally extending barrier surface and a lower longitudinally extending liquid passageway. The horizontal plane of the liner is bent to form an angle with a short plane which rests against the bottom and front wall of the gutter and a long plane which rests against the upper portion of the rear wall of the utter. In this position, the liner sets above the bottom of the gutter at an angle that slopes down and away from the roof structure. The barrier surface of the liner has a plurality of openings sufficient in size to allow liquids to pass through to the lower passageway, but sufficiently small in size to restrict any solid debris from entering into the lower passageway. No tools or fasteners are required for installation and no attachments are made to either the gutter itself or roof structure.

Abstract: A card game that is played on a gaming machine and provides multiple opportunities for players to win. The game consists of several sub-games that are played simultaneously and are linked together by repeatedly playing a solitaire sub-game. The scores from the solitaire sub-game are used to play a keno sub-game, a blackjack sub-game, an odd number sub-game, an even number sub-game, a poker sub-game, a 100 space grid sub-game, and a same number sub-game.

Abstract: A fishing rod anchor made of a single section of pipe for holding an unattended fishing pole at an angle relative to the ground. The pipe is hollow with one end cut so as to form a tapered point that can be inserted into the ground. The opposite end of the pipe is open to receive the handle of the rod and may optionally be provided with one or more cut out portions for allowing the user to set the hook without removing the rod from the anchor or to allow the anchor to accommodate rods with casting type reels.

Abstract: An economical reaction shooting target consisting of three targets movably secured to a frame that supports the targets above the ground. Initially, a central target that stands vertically is presented to the shooter. The central target pivotally attaches to the frame so that the central target falls backward once a bullet strikes it. When the central target falls backward, ears on the central target disengage arms provided on two spring loaded side targets, allowing the side targets to swing forward and be presented to the shooter. Various images of good guys and bad guys may be randomly chosen to be attached to the side targets, requiring the shooter to quickly determine whether to shoot the images on the side targets.

Abstract: A device for fabricating a tank head prior to attachment to a tank. A movable turntable of the invention holds the tank head horizontally on its rotatable top surface. The movable turntable travels on rails so that is can move the tank head under an overhead frame of the invention. The overhead frame is provided with frame rails on which a movable burner and a movable attachment holder independently travel so that they can be accurately positioned over the head. The movable burner can be lowered and raised in order to cut holes in the head at desired locations on the head. The movable attachment holder and an attachment that is removably secured to the attachment holder can also be lowered and raised in order to properly position the attachment relative to a hole in the head so that the attachment can be tack welded to the head.

Abstract: A new type of segmented fin 12 for use on a finned tube 18, the unique type of finned tube 18 that is created with the new type of segmented fin 12, specialized serrating wheels 14 and 16 for creating the new type of segmented fin 12, and the process 10 for employing the specialized serrating wheels 14 and 16 to create the new type of segmented fin 12. Each of the segments 26 of the new type of segmented fin 12 is permanently curved, and the segments 26 are coined to increase surface area of the segments 26 and to further shape the sheared edges 42 and 44 of the segments 26 into a more pointed configuration in order to make them more aerodynamic.

Abstract: A wire skeleton for a soft sculptured doll comprised of a wire backbone member that extends into the head of the doll and secures within an upward extending sleeve of an inverted t-shaped connector and a unshaped wire that extends through the two sleeves in the horizontal portion of the t-shaped connector to form the leg members of the doll's skeleton. The unshaped wire freely rotates within the t-shaped connector, allowing the leg members to rotate in unison forward and backward on the doll. Also, backbone member and each of the leg members can be bent to pose the doll. Dolls are formed around the wire skeleton by padding the skeleton; placing covering material, such as leotards and lady's knee-high stockings, over the padding; and then securing the covering material together.

Abstract: The present invention is a washable bib for wearing over the torso of an individual when the individual is playing with pets. The bib is adjustable at the sides via hook and loop strips to fit most people. Padding is provided at the shoulders of the bib to protect the wearer from injury from a pet's claws. The front of the bib is provided with one set of top opening pockets that are located high on the chest of the wearer and another set of larger top opening pockets that are located at the bottom of the front of the bib. The front of the bib is also provided with interchangeable pet toys that removably secure to the bib under flaps provided on the front of the bib just below the highest set of pockets so that the toys may be removed from the bib when the bib is laundered.

Abstract: A gate arm for retrofitting onto an existing cantilever crossing structure at a railroad crossing. The gate arm is pivotally attached to a mast of the existing cantilever crossing structure so that the gate arm can be lowered to an in use position and alternately raised to an out of use position. A cable extending from the gate arm to a winch secured to the cantilever crossing structure or mast lowers the gate arm in response to the approach of a train. Lights provided on the gate arm also activated in response to the approach of a train. The gate arm raises and the lights on the gate arm deactivated upon the train passing the crossing.

Abstract: A disposable applicator for implanting medicaments of various kinds into the human body without exposure of either the user or the recipient to pathogens of the other, and without exposure of either to latex rubber proteins. Differing variants may be sized variously for infants, children and adults, with various stop means for preventing insertion beyond a desired distance. In addition, other variants are particularly suited for use by untrained personnel or by persons with physical conditions which restrict their range of motion. A particularly preferred variant is sufficiently flexible so as to conform to body contours, thereby neither destroying nor irritating possibly sensitive skin tissue.

Abstract: A bunt guard (10) removably attachable to a baseball bat (12) for protecting a player's fingers and hand from impact by a baseball while the player is learning to bunt a baseball. A ring (14) on the bunt guard encircles the baseball bat and removably secures the bunt guard to a tapered portion of the bat by a frictional fit. A shield (16) attaches to the ring (14) and extends on the front side (28) of the bat (12) where the player grips the baseball bat (12) when bunting. The shield (16) protects the player's fingers and hand from impact with a baseball.

Abstract: A pair of dental burs for shaping mandibular teeth into the proper sloped configuration for lingual occlusion or denture teeth. The first bur is provided with a non-cutting central portion that is flanked by two slightly angled cutting surfaces, and the second bur is provided with a cutting central portion that is flanked by two slightly angled non-cutting surfaces. The angulation of the two cutting surfaces on the first bur may or may not match each other on a given set of burs, and the angulation of the two non-cutting surfaces on the second bur may or may not match each other on a given set of burs, but the angles of the cutting surfaces on the first bur match the angles of the non-cuffing surfaces on the second bur. The burs are used sequentially; i.e. the first bur is used first and the second bur is used second, to achieve the desired slope and center floss for the mandibular teeth without cutting too deeply.

Abstract: The present invention is a winged peep sight that attaches to a bowstring of an archery bow. The winged peep sight is provided with an oval base having a perimeter groove that is served between the strands of the bowstring. A proximal end of a horizontal wing adjustably secures to the base by means of a retaining bracket and adjustable screw provided on the base. The peep sight body has a hollow front half that removably engages a hollow back half to allow the halves to be separated. When separated, one of a variety of interchangeable inserts between the halves. Each insert is provided with one or more notches in its perimeter that insert around one or more ears provided in the back half.

Abstract: A bag for carrying a guitar stand. The bag comprises a box shaped pouch having four walls, a bottom, an openable flap on top for a lid, and an interior compartment defined by the walls, bottom and lid. The flap and front wall of the pouch are provided with mating fasteners for securing the flap shut. The exterior surface of the front wall is provided with two loops, located on the lower portion of the wall approximately perpendicular to each other. The loops removably receive a folded down base of the guitar stand and a bar provided on the stand, respectively, in order to removably secure the stand to the outside of the bag. The bag is provided with a carrying strap by which the bag may be carried.

Abstract: A device for causing bubble bath to form bubbles in bath water. The body of the device floats on the surface of bath water as the bathtub fills with water and sprays water downward onto the surface of the water as the body moves from side to side. A float mechanism that is provided in a lower portion of the body allows the body to float. The device is preferably formed into the shape of an animal or other friendly form. A flexible housing on one end of the device removably secures to a water faucet or tub spout. A flexible hose that attaches to the housing is coextensive with a conduit that runs through the floating body and attaches to a spray head provided on the body so that water from the faucet or spout is sprayed out the spray head. One or more rudders may optionally be rotatably provided on a lower portion of the body to assist the body in moving from side to side in the water.

Abstract: A device for gathering and lifting leaves that utilizes a specially designed pair of leaf scoops that are pivotally secured to each other in opposing orientation via their handles. Each of the leaf scoops is provided with a separate pivotal axis that extends through the handle of the leaf scoop. The leaf scoops are offset from each other so that the handles can be operated like the handles of a pair of scissors in order to open and close the heads of the leaf scoops relative to each other, thereby capturing leaves between the scoop heads so the leaves can be transported and so the leaves can be released when the leaves have been transported to the desired location. The device is provided with a central handle that attaches midway between the pivotal axes so that the user can grasp the central handle when lifting the device and the leaves.