Abstract: A pacing device for a tennis player. The pacer includes a housing within which at least a portion of the pacer is enclosed. The housing is suitable for incorporation into a tennis racket. A read-out is located at an exterior of the housing for displaying information. A timer is positioned within the housing and in communication with the read-out for displaying information generated by the timer. An input device allows a player to program the timer to track a single or variable elapsed period of time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for restricting a fluid flow path in subterranean geological formations to facilitate the removal of hydrocarbons from the subterranean geological formation during enhanced oil recovery techniques. The method includes the steps of injecting a first water volume into the fluid flow path thereby displacing fluids present in the fluid flow path. The next step is injecting an alkaline volume into the fluid flow path thereby displacing the first water volume ahead of the alkaline volume. The injections create a first water and alkaline mixed continuum between the first water volume and the hydroxide volume wherein the relative concentrations of water and hydroxide vary along a length of the first water and hydroxide mixed continuum wherein the relative concentrations of water and alkaline are conducive to the formation of scale upon the surfaces of the subterranean geological formation.

Abstract: A roofing safety system having several components that when installed in various combinations permits access to all locations on the roof's surface and allows roofing personnel to be continuously secured to the safety system from the time the roofer leaves the ground to do a roofing job until he descends back to the ground when the job is finished. Included is a one-way ascender having a substantially cylindrical body that has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The body also has two open ends, one opposite the other. The two open ends establish an entrance port and an exit port through which a safety rope is insertable through the body. There is a ratchet member for allowing the rope to pass in a direction from the insert port to the exit port and for restraining movement of the rope in an opposite direction from the exit port to the insert port. A rope conduit sized to accommodate a safety rope is formed within a substantially cylindrical interior space of the ascender body.

Abstract: A truck storage box device for use in the bed of a pick-up truck, having a bottom, and a plurality of interconnected sides extending upward from the periphery of the bottom which intersect to provide an open top for access to the interior formed between the bottom and the sides. The bottom and sides form an open container in which a plurality of spaced pairs of opposed, elongated rails extend horizontally along opposite interior wall portions thereof in a spaced relationship with the bottom. Each pair of opposed rails is arranged to slidably receive and support a number of elongated trays thereon. Each of the trays is arranged to extend between pairs of opposed rails. Collectively, the pairs of opposed rails form a vertical array in which a number of trays can be supported on each pair of opposed rails in a vertically stacked arrangement from which one or more intermediate trays may selectively be slid horizontally from within the stacked vertical arrangement for access to their particular contents.

Abstract: A load carrier roof-mounted on a vehicle has longitudinal so-called railings (2) with elongate, undercut spaces for anchorage bodies (8) which have anchorages (12, 30) for struts or other accessories extending between the railings. The anchorage bodies (8) have upper (11) and lower (10) parts which are separately insertable in the undercut space transversely of the longitudinal direction thereof. The parts (10 and 11) are, interiorly in the undercut space, combinable to form the anchorage body (8). A screw (16) between the parts (10 and 11 ) tightens these to expansion in the undercut space.

Abstract: The present invention is a tailgate comprising a plurality of foldable members configured to nest one with the others in an upright closed position and to extend longitudinally from the rear of the truck when in an extended position. A notched section is positioned at a top side of the plurality of foldable members when in an upright position for accommodating a goose neck trailer.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for filling holes and other flaws in substantially planar surfaces such as walls and floors of structural buildings. The invention includes an independent template having a bore therethrough. An alternative embodiment comprises a filler material receiving tray, a bottom portion of which is a template with a bore therethrough and constructed integrally therewith. A tapered and funnel shaped rim is provided to an exterior of the bore for insertion into the hole to be filled. Additionally, an extension tube may be provided for conveying the filler material to holes and recesses below a planar surface. It is contemplated that a mixing and storage section may be constructed integrally therewith for the filler material prior to distribution through the bore.

Abstract: The present invention is a suspendable carrying device for decorative light strings wherein the light strings include a plurality of light bulbs connected to the others and each bulb has an enlarged portion of greater diameter than the neck portion. The carrying device comprises a body member having an elongated track extending through the body member where at least one expanded aperture is located along a length of the elongated track. The expanded aperture has a greater width than the elongated track which is sufficient to accommodate insertion of the enlarged portion of each light bulb therethrough. The elongated track has a width sufficient to accommodate the neck portion of each light bulb therein and prevent passage of the enlarged portion of each light bulb therethrough.

Abstract: A gas turbine combustor apparatus utilized in conjunction with a biomass fueled pressurized gasifier, the fuel gas and primary air injected into a primary combustion chamber at independently controlled rates in order to provide a rich burn of the fuel gas at a constant temperature which inhibits formation of nitrogen oxides, the combustion product of the primary combustion chamber flowing downstream through a chamber combustion nozzle and then to a secondary combustion chamber, a secondary air injected into the secondary combustion chamber at an independently controlled rate in order to provide a lean burn of the combustion product of the primary combustion chamber, also inhibiting the formation of nitrogen oxides. The combustion product of this lean burn being diluted by injection of a tertiary air independently controlled, the diluted combustion product expelled to a land based stationary turbine. The combustor designed to efficiently burn low BTU biomass fuel gas.

Abstract: Two center-pivot irrigation systems utilized for controlled grazing. A preceding and succeeding center-pivot system contain electrified fences for containing herds and controlling the extent of their grazing. The preceding system contains water tanks for the herd and the succeeding system irrigates the pasture. Together the systems eliminate overgrazing and improve the quality of the herd.

Abstract: The device enables physically impaired or disabled individuals to transfer themselves from one location to another without the assistance of another individual. In the preferred embodiment, the device comprises a base assembly, a central vertical pole, a pivot assembly, a movement inhibitor and a pair of extending bars. The device may be easily positioned in different places which are frequented by the individual user of the device so as to allow the physically impaired or disabled user to have greater independence and freedom.

Abstract: A load carrier arrangement for mounting a load holder on a vehicle. The vehicle includes a roof and a rear door and/or a trunk lid. The load carrier includes a rack disposed across the roof of the vehicle and fastened at a rear portion thereof. A carrier device having the load holder for carrying a load behind the vehicle in a load carrying position of the carrier device is also provided. The carrier device is pivotally arranged about a substantially horizontal pivot axis directed transversely to the longitudinal direction of the carrier vehicle. The pivot-arrangement connecting the carrier device to the rack allows the carrier device and a load holder to be pivoted upwardly from the load carrying position to an elevated position not interferring with the opening of the rear door and/or the trunk lid.

Abstract: A device for fastening a load carrier (3) preferably a so-called roof railing, on a vehicle roof (1) comprises a hollow housing portion (5) which, with its one end, connects to the vehicle body and, with its other end, carries the load carrier (3). An adapter (4) is secured on the vehicle roof (1) and has, on its upper side, an abutment (6) which is accommodated by the opening portion of the housing portion (5). The adapter (4) has a catch (7) in which engages a loop of wire (8) which is anchored in a nut (10) interiorly in the housing portion (5). A screw (9) engages in the nut (10) and, with its head (16), abuts against a support surface (17) at the end of the housing portion (15) facing towards the load carrier (3). The head (16) of the screw is accessible for tightening via an opening in the wall of the load carrier (3) whereby the loop (8) is drawn up into the housing portion (5) and this securely to the adapter (4).

Abstract: A process for improving the utilization of feedstuffs by a ruminant, the process comprising the steps of mixing a lactic acid producing bacteria culture and a lactate utilizing bacteria culture, admixing these cultures with a dry formulation or an animal feedlot diet into a composition, and administering this composition orally to ruminants. The process may be used on a continual basis to increase meat or milk production, or used during the transition from a roughage diet to a feedlot diet to prevent or minimize acidosis. The preferred embodiment utilizes Lactobacillus acidophilus as its lactic acid producing bacteria culture and Propionibacterium P-5 as its lactate utilizing bacteria culture. The composition of the process is in a dry powder form for storage at ambient temperatures for long durations.

Abstract: A composition of a mixture of a lactic acid producing bacteria culture and a lactate utilizing bacteria culture admixed with a dry formulation or an animal feedlot diet for improving the utilization of feedstuffs by a ruminant. The composition may be used on a continual basis to increase meat or milk production, or used during the transition from a roughage diet to a feedlot diet to prevent or minimize acidosis. The preferred embodiment utilizes Lactobacillus acidaphilus as its lactic acid producing bacteria culture and Propionibacterium P-5 as its lactate utilizing bacteria culture. The composition is in a dry powder form for storage at ambient temperatures for long durations.