Abstract: A new and improved trailer coupler for connecting a trailer to a ball hitch mounted on a towing vehicle comprising a housing having a recessed socket, a retractable latching plate, a locking mechanism, an access port, a visual indicator, and an alarm system for indicating coupling and decoupling.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus to electronically tabulate items marked with a bar code. The system may optionally operate to manage, control and tabulate inventory, produce vendor-correct purchase orders, manage multiple locations, multiple buildings, multiple clients and multiple stores to facilitate efficiency for a wholesaler or retailer or alternatively for a distributor, broker or sales agent. The system may alternatively be used to manage inventory for a manufacturing environment or for tracking evidence or items in a chain of custody environment useful for governmental and scientific functions.

Abstract: A bicycle seat shock absorber comprising a shaft for attaching to a bicycle frame, a contoured flat spring having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is attached to the shaft, a support member having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is attached to the spring and the second end is attached to the bicycle seat, a flexible first strap having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is connected to the spring first end and the second end is connected to the spring second end, and a flexible second strap having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is connected to the shaft and the second end is connected to the support member second end.

Abstract: An encoded transactional card system comprising a carrier having a first side, a second side, a top side, a bottom side, a front and a back; a card having a first side, a second side, a top side, bottom side, a front and a back, wherein the card is connected to and selectively detachable from the carrier and wherein the carrier generally surrounds the card first side, the top or bottom side and the second side; and a magnetic strip for encoding information wherein the magnetic strip traverses the carrier from the carrier first side across the card to the carrier second side.

Abstract: A plunger lift tool and method of using the same in a well having tubing comprising a tubular housing, having a top portion, a bottom portion, and said housing further defines a passageway therein; a positioning means attached to said housing for removably installing said housing in said well tubing; and a selective sealing means attached to said housing for creating a seal between said housing and said well tubing.

Abstract: A plunger lift tool and method of using the same in a well having tubing comprising a tubular housing, having a top portion, a bottom portion, and said housing further defines a passageway therein; a positioning means attached to said housing for removably installing said housing in said well tubing; and a selective sealing means attached to said housing for creating a seal between said housing and said well tubing.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for using petrophysical data from a plurality of wells, in a plurality of reservoir regions, containing a plurality of reservoir rock types, in the context of a three-dimensional geological model, for identifying dimensionless capillary pressure functions and using these dimensionless capillary pressure functions for determining reservoir fluid volumes, fluid contacts, the extent of reservoir compartmentalization, and an improved estimate of reservoir permeability. The present invention is directed to the method and finished product of same.

Abstract: The present invention essentially comprises an upper assembly having a securing receptor with a guide track, a lower assembly having a securing receptor with a guide track, a bi-fold partition having a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the top portion is received by the upper assembly and the bottom portion is secured by the lower assembly. In a preferred construction, the bottom portion of the partition further has a cooperatively attached pin or foot bolt that is generally received by the lower assembly. When the partition is secured in such a fashion, the partition forms a compartment often referred to as a tack room. To release the partition, the pin is pulled in upward direction and the partition slid out of the lower and upper assembly wherein the partition can be folded and stored along the sidewall of the trailer and in essence removes the tack room sub-compartmentalization.

Abstract: A prosthetic joint system for users comprising a housing having an interior cavity, a center axis in said interior cavity, and an attachment means for fixedly connecting said housing to said user; an inner cylinder disposed in said housing interior cavity wherein said inner cylinder rotates around said center axis of said housing; an appendage attached to said inner cylinder; a sensor system attached to said appendage; and a dampening system, having a power source, in communication with said sensor system, said inner cylinder, and said housing for controlling dampening of the rotation of said inner cylinder around said center axis of said housing.

Abstract: The present invention is a laundry detergent or powder and method of making the same utilizing natural components such as but not limited to milk, beeswax, sodium hydroxide or lye, vegetable or soy oil, sugar, baking soda, and corn starch. It is still further contemplated that the invention may include a borate mineral from the subclass of carbonates as well as other variants such as but not limited to flour. Furthermore, the invention may be utilized for an herbicide, pesticide, bath soap, or other general cleaning product.

Abstract: An article and method of preparing a synthetic solid surface material having a simulated burled wood effect in a pattern formed by preparing a resin matrix with iron oxide pigments and pearlescent mica pigments, adding a darker mica pearlescent pigment and/or an iron oxide pigment composition with a slightly less specific gravity than the matrix for the creation of a burling effect, pouring into a flat substrate in paths, and applying vibration or agitation which generally allows or speeds the darker pigment to rise and bubble to create a burling effect on the back side of the solid surface. The back side of the slab, the surface generally not in contact with the mold, is then sanded to the desired thickness on a wide belt sander.

Abstract: A selectively remotely actuated coupler which comprises a coupler for trailers, automatic locking mechanism to secure said trailer to a towing vehicle ball, a remotely actuated release assembly for unlocking said automatic locking mechanism attached to said trailer and powered by a battery. The coupler comprising an automatic locking means connected to said trailer for locking said trailer to said ball hitch as said trailer is lowered onto said ball hitch, a selectively activated unlocking means connected to said trailer for releasing said ball hitch from said trailer, and a remote control in communication with said unlocking means for selectively activating said unlocking means. It is further contemplated that said locking mechanism provides a manual release handle.