Abstract: A mixture of approximately 95% barium sulfate and 5% polyvinyl alcohol in powdered form is mixed into a solvent, heated and sprayed onto a diffusion surface to be used in conjunction with high-intensity lamps ranging from 200 watts to 18 kilowatts to convert the irregular lighting from these sources to a smooth, broad, even diffused source suitable for use in motion picture and television settings and other situations in which a very bright, but soft, evenly dispersed light is desirable.

Abstract: A system is provided for tinting eyeglass lenses wherein the lenses are engaged in a frame which is both vertically reciprocated and simultaneously rotated about on an axis central to and orthogonal to the plane of the lens so that an annular gradient tint is produced darker at the outside edges of each lens and becoming progressively lighter toward the center, with the optical center of the lens either being completely clear or substantially lighter than the rest of the lens.

Abstract: A protection system for a video display terminal (VDT) is designed for two basic purposes, first, the blockage and absorption of EMF, ultraviolet and X-rays from the VDT, and second, the elimination of glare from ambient light directly impacting the eye and reflected from the screen VDT. The invention comprises a dark, dull enclosure which adjustably connects to the front of the VDT and has a first, lower reflector having a metal-based reflective surface absorb some harmful rays and reflects the visual image and some of the harmful rays from the VDT to a second, upper reflector having an organic-based reflective surface which reflects the visual light spectrum image forward, so that it can be viewed by persons sitting in front of the VDT while allowing the harmful higher-frequency radiation to harmlessly pass through the plastic material.

Abstract: Construction utilizing composite pultrusion technology incorporates an internal web structure in the elongated members themselves, increasing the strength-to-weight ratio, while providing support for joint notches due to the strategic positioning of the webs. The joints themselves are modified to accommodate the exiting of one or two members from the joint at an oblique angle to provide more construction flexibility to make diagonal braces, for example. The improved techniques are incorporated into a power transmission tower which takes advantage of the electrical qualities inherent in composites to produce a mechanically and electrically strong tower.

Abstract: An interlocking joint uses an interlocking mounting bracket to permit the easy incorporation of diagonal braces on the structure. The bracket is primarily intended for use with composite beams that cannot be effectively bolted, nailed, or welded together.

Abstract: A preferably palm-sized cleat which is generally oval in shape defines a passageway for a line to pass completely through the body of the cleat. The body of the cleat has mutually resilient sides which bias internal structure in the body into a locked mode in which the line is gripped by the internal structure and will not slide through the passage way. When the sides of the body are squeezed together, the line is freed and will move freely in either direction through the passageway.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting air freshener or other airborn vapor into the air of a building, mounts to the side of a manifold or other air passageway, which is part of the building air conditioning or heating system. A solid, liquid-saturated dispersant cylinder is ultimately inserted into the passageway and removed from the passageway into a substantially sealed container by means of an electric motor drive which is controlled by a microprocessor-driven control system. The programmable control system is set to introduce the solid dispersant into the air passageway at selectable times of the day and for a set duration, but may be overridden manually in the event a party is to be held, etc.

Abstract: A novelty item appearing to be a cat apparently trapped in a holding material that is cinched and tied at its upper portion depicting the cat was purposefully placed inside the material. The cat's tail protrudes from said material depicting attempted escape. The words KITTY LITTER printed on the material gives the comical effect that the cat is refuse.

Abstract: A rotor for an air motor is constructed with a central, milled, aluminum disc having a peripheral flange to which is integrally molded an outer ring of epoxy compound or a composite material, the outer ring defining the series of buckets arranged in an annular ring which are driven by an air nozzle to rotate the rotor. The rotor construction utilizes a combination of old and new materials in a configuration designed to avoid rotor breakup under runaway speed conditions and minimize the damage should such breakup occur.

Abstract: The doll set utilizes a ferromagnetic backing panel such as a thin sheet of steel, a representation of a human figure such as a little girl, and a series of clothing and other accessories which are applied over the representation of the human figure. The human figure can either be applied by printing to paper lying over the front of the ferromagnetic backing panel or it can be cut from a planar sheet of magnetic material, to be magnetically adhered to the steel sheet. The clothing and accessories are cut out of semi-flexible, ceramic magnetic material, and may be covered with printed paper, or textured cloth, to be temporarily magnetically bonded to the figure of the doll over the steel sheet, so that the child playing with the set can interchange outfits for the doll at will, and have a convenient place to keep the outfits that are not currently in use.

Abstract: An elemental flashlight utilizes a very simple, one-piece molded plastic frame which has open, clip-end mounts for a bulb and battery, with a conductor connecting between the bottom of the battery mount to the band contact of the light bulb so that when the battery is snapped into its mounted position the flashlight is on, and when the battery is inserted upside-down the nipple contact misses the conductor, so that the bulb is not lit.

Abstract: A gearless air motor utilizes a high speed rotor having turbine buckets defined in epoxy rather than metal to substantially avoid the danger inherent in high speed rotor fragmentation. The unit has a housing which contains the compressed air chamber, the rotor chamber and a speed reduction chamber in which a toothed belt speed reduction system avoids the use of gears for speed reduction, with their relatively high friction and noise output.

Abstract: A specialized desoldering iron utilizes a blade which takes the form of a quadrilateral enclosure having a pair of heating elements mounted to two opposite walls of the enclosure. The enclosure is shaped and dimensioned to fit over a quad flat pack integrated circuit such that the lower edges of the walls of the enclosure come down onto the soldered leads of the integrated circuit. The two heating elements provide enough heat to simultaneously desolder all of the leads of a large quad flat pack, and the enclosure is open-topped so that the large heat sinks which are mounted atop IC's that consume a high level of power do not interfere with the desoldering process.

Abstract: A rotary orbital rotisserie has a rack structure for skewering chickens and other meat to be barbecued or roasted, with the individual spits of the rotisserie being not only rotational about their own axes, but orbital around the main rotisserie axis as well, so that the chickens execute a planetary motion. The spits can be maintained non-orbital and merely rotated in another mode of operation.

Abstract: A wall-mounted sporting goods rack utilizes two bars, each of which has an upright portion which is mountable to a wall or other upright surface, with an extended portion which projects from the wall to support surfboards, bicycles, windsurfers, skis and the like. The rack construction utilizes a core of corrosion resistant steel tubing covered with a relatively soft polyethylene foam for padding. With the sleeve being parted to the rear of the upright section of the core, this permits the sleeve to be pulled forward exposing the core so that screws may be inserted through the upright portion of the core into the wall, with the sleeve subsequently being snapped in place around the core to protect the sporting goods item and hide the screw heads and the core.

Abstract: The invention is an external ring, a radial collar, and a protruding portion which extends inside the ear canal to dampen sound. In the preferred embodiment, the collar and the exterior of the protruding portion are molded of a soft, flexible rubber, and the ring is made of a rigid plastic and includes an extending cylindrical core which inserts into the protrusion to make the two parts integral. The ear plug has a dual function, first, to conveniently permit insertion of the plug into the ear to the proper depth automatically and to prevent its easy removal, and secondly, to imitate as exactly as possible a scaled down version of a baby pacifier to enhance the ability to sell a pair of the units as novelty items.

Abstract: The electronic control module of the new generation of fuel injected internal combustion engines is adapted to compensate for variations in operating temperature or pressure readings among the cylinders, so that cylinders having a low temperature or pressure reading relative to the others will receive an increased flow of injected fuel, whereas cylinders running at a relatively high temperature and pressure compared to the other cylinders will receive a decreased fuel injection, so that the cooler cylinders run hotter and the hotter cylinders run cooler. The uniformity of power delivery among the cylinders, which is the object of the operating temperature and pressure adjustment, yields a more even delivery of power and a more efficient use of fuel.

Abstract: A tomato pole is provided having a plurality of spaced, V-shaped slanted slots entrant from one side thereof. The pole is hollow and can be driven into the ground, with one or more of the slots preferably being subterranean in use such that irrigation water can be poured into the top of the pole and will irrigate through the lower notches. The spaced notches enable the user to use anything available for transverse tomato plant support sticks.