Abstract: A funnel for filtering particulate from a liquid with improved filtration flow rate using flow paths through a filtering interface defined by a filter element and orifices predominantly on the wall of a conical inner funnel member. Particulate accumulates at the vertex of the inner funnel member. Filtered liquid passes through a collecting chamber between the inner funnel member and an outer funnel member and discharges through a spout. Filtration through the funnel may be assisted by application of a vacuum suction on the filtered liquid side of the filter element or application of a positive pressure on the unfiltered liquid side of the filter element. The inner and outer funnel members can be easily disassembled for cleaning.

Abstract: A support for boat oars to hold the oars in a fixed stationary and at rest position without the use of the rower's hands. The support is of particular use in a single sculling boat and consists of securing oar straps fastened to a bar. An overall riser rod assembly is formed by placing upper and lower riser rods on a connecting rod. The overall riser rod assembly is pivotally connected at one end to a plate attached to the bar and, at the other end, to a plate attached to a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is fastened to the structure of the boat. The overall riser rod assembly can be adjusted in length to conform to various boats and rowers. The support is easily lowered to an out of the way location when not in use.

Abstract: A method of forming heat-resistant raised print on a substrate using a thermographic radiation-curable powder by a thermographic process that includes radiation curing. The powders include free radical photoinitiated compositions of acrylated polymers and acrylate-modified aminoamides, and cationic photoinitiated compositions of resins using sulfonium salts.