Abstract: A set of golf clubs is provided with shafts that have a bend formed by three shaft segments. The second shaft segment connects the first and third shaft segments and offsets the third shaft segment from the first shaft segment, wherein the third shaft segment is on a line parallel to a line extending along the first shaft segment. Shafts offset as described are attached to a set of golf club heads such that the offset shafts are positioned in a forward offset position in front of the impact surface of the golf club head with the degree of forward offset increasing with the increasing club number of the club heads of the set. The overall degree of offset can be increased or decreased based on the skill of the golfer using the clubs.

Abstract: A document filing method and system is disclosed that utilized has: a user interface display connected to a server in electronic communication with at least one remote compute engine with URL capability, the server being adapted to receive and display an electronic copy of a document submitted from a remote location for filing with the user of the server; an electronic stamping apparatus adapted to impart an electronic stamp on the submitted document responsive to a user input through the user interface; a database in electronic communication with the server and the user interface is adapted to store the document after the electronic stamp is imparted to the document; and a communication device is adapted to transmit an electronic copy of the document to the submitter with electronic stamp imparted to the electronic copy of the document. The electronic stamp can indicate that the document is accepted or rejected. The system can provide for an electronic fee payment mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for providing a collapsible support structure strut, which may include a strut member; a hollow tubular terminal end portion of the strut member having an inner surface; and a detachable looped eyelet having at least one loop and a pair of extending legs, the legs being springedly biased to engage the tubular terminal end of the strut, thereby frictionally holding the looped eyelet in place at the terminal end of the strut. The apparatus and method may also employ a holding plug, with first and second holding groove opposingly placed in the periphery of the holding plug, having at least a portion thereof that is shaped and sized to frictionally engage the inner surface of the tubular terminal end of the strut, to frictionally hold the holding plug in engagement with the strut. The detachable looped eyelet may also have at least two loops.

Abstract: An improved multi-chip module includes a circuit board having an array of electrical interconnection pads to which are mounted a plurality of IC package units. Each IC package unit includes multiple IC packages, which are mounted on opposite sides of a package carrier. The package units may be mounted on one or both sides of the circuit board. A variety of package carriers are used to create a number of different modules. One type of package carrier has a pair of major planar surfaces. Each planar surface incorporates electrical contact pads. At least one IC package is surface mounted on each major planar surface, by interconnecting the connection elements, or leads, of the package with the contact pads on the planar surface, to form the IC package unit. Another type of package carrier substrate has a multiple recesses for back-to-back surface mounting of the IC packages. The IC packages may be in contact with opposite sides of a heat sink layer embedded within the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A method for organizing the picking up of soiled garments, cleaning them and returning of them to a customer is disclosed that greatly improves the efficiency and speed of current methods by retaining the garments of a specific route together in an identifiable collection and working in a just in time flow. Upon the arrival of the soiled garments at the cleaning plant, garments from each route are cleaned and dried in identifiable collections according to the route on which the garments were picked up. The garments are then sorted by customer on each route and wearer at each customer at which point the garments are ready for return to the customer.

Abstract: The integrated water treatment control system incorporates control of filtration, heating, chemical treatment and water conditioning; a programmable display shows values of key parameters, operational settings and system status; a user-selectable multi-line, multi-language display panel has menus and subgenus; a remote access displays through modems and computers; an in-line computation of water saturation index handles sensor and panel keyboard inputs; and a dynamic probe failure detection system is also included.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for moving a gate a distance in a predetermined period of time. In one embodiment the current load for an electric motor to move a gate is first measured to determine whether the gate's motion is being hindered or helped. A microprocessor then controls voltage supplied to the motor to enhance or retard the evolved power of the motor according to the load and the predetermined time.

Abstract: An Improved Apparatus and Method for Moving and Placing Granulate is disclosed. The disclosed device is a portable, self-contained apparatus capable of discharging granulate into hard-to-reach areas, as well as providing assistance in covering vast open areas with granulate in a short time. Furthermore, the device and method described herein permit the application of granulate into areas that are normally inaccessible and would require many hours of human labor, and thereby potentially avoiding damage to the site that might be incurred if employing a prior method and device.

Abstract: An improved multi-chip module includes a main circuit board having an array of electrical interconnection pads to which are mounted a plurality of IC package units. Each IC package unit includes a pair of IC packages, both of which are mounted on opposite sides of a package carrier. The package units may be mounted on one or both sides of the main circuit board. A first primary embodiment of the invention employs a laminar package carrier having a pair of major planar surfaces. Each planar surface incorporates electrical contact pads. One IC package is surface mounted on each major planar surface, by interconnecting the leads of the package with the contact pads on the planar surface, to form the IC package unit. A second primary embodiment of the invention utilizes a carrier substrate which has a pair of recesses for back-to-back surface mounting of the IC package pair. The two IC packages may be in contact with opposite sides of a heat sink layer embedded within the carrier substrate.

Abstract: An improved multi-chip module includes a main circuit board having an array of electrical interconnection pads to which are mounted a plurality of IC package units. Each IC package unit includes a pair of IC packages, both of which are mounted on opposite sides of a package carrier. The package units may be mounted on one or both sides of the main circuit board. A first primary embodiment of the invention employs a laminar package carrier having a pair of major planar surfaces. Each planar surface incorporates electrical contact pads. One IC package is surface mounted on each major planar surface, by interconnecting the leads of the package with the contact pads on the planar surface, to form the IC package unit. A second primary embodiment of the invention utilizes a carrier substrate which has a pair of recesses for back-to-back surface mounting of the IC package pair. The two IC packages may be in contact with opposite sides of a heat sink layer embedded within the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for composting animal manure. Specifically it is a method that composts chicken manure which at the same time reduces the odor produced by the manure and kills undesirable insects which have a tendency to live in manure piles. The method includes gathering the manure together in long rows. Turning manure on a periodic basis with a horizontal augur so that substantially the portion of the manure pile that was on the outside is buried in the inside. Assuring that the temperature in the manure pile reaches between 90 and 150 degrees so that the life cycle of insects which live in the pile is disrupted. Intermittently adding an absorbent material such as sawdust to absorb the odor and enhance the composting effect.

Abstract: A light transmissive thin flexible covering for a greenhouse having two outside sheets. The two outside sheets have sandwiched there between an array of chambers which connect and hold the sheets together, the chambers are sealed and generally contain air and thus provide an insulating space. The cover can be placed or rolled over the framework of a greenhouse to provide an enclosed thermally insulated space. The structure of a greenhouse generally comprises an array of sequentially arched support rods or pipes. The support rods or pipes at either end have a base plate to which they attach. The ends of the structure are sealed to provide a completely enclosed interior space to protect plants during cold weather. The cover has ultraviolet reflective qualities which prevent the penetration of ultraviolet light into the interior or the degradation of the cover due to ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A system which monitors the functioning of safety and signal light circuits on a trailer and verify the lights are operating properly. The system connects into the signal and safety light circuits of the trailer and includes a unit which can be positioned within view of an operator of the vehicle towing the trailer. The unit has an appropriate visual display which warns the operator if one of the safety or signal light circuits have ailed. The visual display can be light emitting diodes which provide an appropriate visual signal. The unit can also include an audio signaling device to warn of a failure in the signal and safety light circuit.

Abstract: A vision enhancing tear off shield guard system for use with the visor of a racing helmet. One of the shield guard being tinted for vision enhancement under specific lighting conditions and adapted for engaging and fitting over the visor of a helmet. The shield guard also has a mechanism for quick release from the helmet. Several clear shield guards are stacked on the visor with the tinted shield guard in between to allow for changing lighting conditions.

Abstract: A blind clasp for adjusting the height of the louvers of a vertical blind above a surface over which they have been suspended without the need to move the horizontal head rail. The clasp has a first end to which the louver of the blind is attached and a second end with two or more securing or ratchet points which can be attached to a holder of the vertical blind suspension mechanism and by changing or varying the securing point the height of the louver can be varied over the surface which it is suspended above.

Abstract: The method of unloading provides for unloading of a cargo container without having to tip the container up on its end to cause a gravity flow. The method provides for placing a liner on the floor of a cargo container with side walls, front wall, ceiling and back opening. Suspending a bulkhead at the rear opening of the container from an upper portion of the container so it does not depend upon the floor for support. Placing a cargo within the container on the liner. Removing a bottom portion of the bulkhead and attaching an end of the liner located at the back opening to an unloading apparatus which has been detachably connected to the rear of the container, and then pulling the liner out, and as the liner is pulled out, the cargo on the liner is unloaded from the container.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to cargo containers; and more specifically, to cargo containers of the type from which bulk cargo is discharged by pulling a bottom or floor liner out from the container.

Abstract: An unloading apparatus for use with a cargo container. The unloading apparatus having a supporting frame with a mandrel rotatably supported by the supporting frame and laterally extending across the frame. The unloading apparatus having devices to detachably connect it to the rear of the container. A liner disposed on the floor of the container with devices to connect the liner to the unloading apparatus when the unloading apparatus is connected to the back of the container. The liner in some uses has rolled or pleated sections which unfold or unroll as the liner is pulled out of the container and winds onto the mandrel. As the liner winds onto the mandrel, the cargo contained on top of the liner falls out the back and into a collection device such as a bin located at the rear of the container.