Abstract: A method for processing an image is provided. A first image and a second image are provided, and donor pixels in the first image are located which correspond to active pixels on the second image. One of the channels of the first image is selected and a donor pixel is chosen. The pixels of the first image are searched in the region of the donor pixel in order to determine suitable receiver pixels. A transfer of luminance is performed from the donor pixel to these receiver pixels through the receiver pixel array. A second donor pixel is then selected, another search is carried out and a transfer of luminance is again performed. This process is then repeated for each donor pixel.

Abstract: A hammer wrench assembly and method of use that includes a safety handle for use with a hammer wrench. The hammer wrench is fitted with a female coupling. The safety handle is fitted with a male coupling adapted to mate with the female coupling. The male coupling is pivotally coupled to the safety handle so that the handle can be rotated up to 180°. The hammer wrench assembly can be used by one user or two users. With two users, one user can swing the hammer while the other use can steady the hammer wrench with the safety handle.

Abstract: A liquid-candy dispenser having a container and an extendable and rotatable dispensing nozzle sprayer that is adapted to be moved in multi-directions for fun and to permit better dispensing of the candy in children's mouths. The extendable and rotatable dispensing nozzle sprayer has a finger-actuated spray head to activate a fluid pumping unit. The sprayer also includes an elongated tube having one free end adapted to rotate 360° in a Y-plane with respect to and in fluid communication with the finger-actuated spray head. A dispensing nozzle is affixed to the other free end of the elongated tube.

Abstract: A board spacing tool comprising a balanced handle defined by a geometrically-shaped body having a front-end portion and a rear-end portion wherein the rear-end portion has a rocking surface to lift a planar board spacing or wedging member perpendicularly coupled to the bottom surface of the balanced handle. The bottom surface of the balanced handle has a substantially straight front-end portion and a rear-end portion gradually curving upward to permit rocking thereon. The planar board wedging member is adapted to be wedged between two adjacent floor slats. To remove the tool, the balanced handle is rocked on the rocking surface to lift and raise the planar board wedging member. Thus, other carpenters' tools are not required to remove the tool when wedged.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect tank lifting brace which lifts a tank from an overhang of it's top lid or cover. The brace includes a crossbar, preferably adjustable, with pivotal end clamps at opposite ends of the crossbar. A pair of clamp pivoting assemblies are provided. Each clamp pivoting assembly pivots a respective one of the pivotal end clamps between an open position and a closed position and biases the pivotal end clamp to an open position for quick connection and disconnection. Pivoting is accomplished using an actuating rod parallel to the crossbar and coupled to the pair of pivoting assemblies. Articulation of the actuating rod effectuates, in unison, pivoting of each pair of pivot arms via the pivoting assemblies to a closed position. The pivoting assemblies generally utilize a push to close and pull to open motions.

Abstract: An e-mailer controller which privately and securely delivers bank notices, advices and monthly statements via the Internet, other e-mail networks or the like. The e-mailer controller allows existing banking systems to deliver either printed bank statements or e-mailed bank statements. Thus, the banking system with the e-mailer controller is capable of multi-mode delivery of bank statements. The e-mailed mandated periodic statements include pictorial images of hardcopy banking instruments in accordance with customer preferences for presentation of such hardcopy banking instruments.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect tank lifting brace which lifts a tank from an overhang of it's top lid or cover. The brace includes a crossbar, preferably adjustable, with pivotal end clamps at opposite ends of the crossbar. A pair of clamp pivoting assemblies are provided. Each clamp pivoting assembly pivots a respective one of the pivotal end clamps between an open position and a closed position and biases the pivotal end clamp to an open position for quick connection and disconnection. Pivoting is accomplished using an actuating rod parallel to the crossbar and coupled to the pair of pivoting assemblies. Articulation of the actuating rod effectuates, in unison, pivoting of each pair of pivot arms via the pivoting assemblies to a closed position. The pivoting assemblies generally utilize a push to close and pull to open motions.

Abstract: A drilling fluid homogenizer and method of homogenizing drilling fluid which produce a non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid at a high throughput, in an open-loop process. The non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid is capable of being created at high rate so that the non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid is available on demand to eliminate halting of drilling operations. The drilling fluid homogenizer is coupled in series with the closed-loop designed drilling fluid system and is adapted to homogenize water-based drilling fluid and other drilling fluid types, such as, synthetic drilling fluid during drilling operations on demand.

Abstract: A drilling fluid homogenizer and method of homogenizing drilling fluid which produce a non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid at a high throughput, in an open-loop process. The non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid is capable of being created at high rate so that the non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid is available on demand to eliminate halting of drilling operations. The drilling fluid homogenizer is coupled in series with the closed-loop designed drilling fluid system and is adapted to homogenize water-based drilling fluid and other drilling fluid types, such as, synthetic drilling fluid during drilling operations on demand.

Abstract: The “7”-shaped seat belt pillow includes a neck-supporting pillow member which is adapted to be placed behind the head or neck while sitting in a vehicle's seat. The neck-supporting pillow member has integrally formed therewith a secondary body pillow member which is angled to approximate the angle of a buckled shoulder restraining strap. The secondary body pillow is adapted to be strapped to the seat belt and can be snuggled and hugged.

Abstract: A retractable/deployable enclosure assembly for an open stern of a watercraft vehicle comprising a plurality of foldable sidewalls and a foldable or retractable roof which are adapted to be stowed within recesses of the pre-existing hull. The sidewalls may be stored in storage berths located under either the gunnel cap or the deck of the watercraft vehicle. The sidewalls are lifted from their respective storage berths by telescoping hydraulic lifting assemblies located in the berths wherein, as the sidewalls are lifted, sidewall sections of the sidewall are unfolded. The roof is pulled from a storage berth located under a flybridge deck into a fully horizontally erect extension of the flybridge once the sidewalls are fully deployed. The roof is adapted with a locking mechanism to prevent over-deployment once the end of the sidewall is reached. Lastly, seals may be used and are manually inserted over any remaining openings.

Abstract: A drilling fluid homogenizer and method of homogenizing drilling fluid which produce a non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid at a high throughput, in an open-loop process. The non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid is capable of being created at high rate so that the non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid is available on demand to eliminate halting of drilling operations. The drilling fluid homogenizer is coupled in series with the closed-loop designed drilling fluid system and is adapted to homogenize water-based drilling fluid and other drilling fluid types, such as, synthetic drilling fluid during drilling operations on demand.

Abstract: A leader line, hook and lure storage device comprising a unitary and homogenous geometrically shaped elastomeric spooling structure having formed therein a plurality of perimeter recesses each having located therein a peg which is anchored to the unitary and homogenous geometrically shaped elastomeric structure without a requirement for additional peg support. The anchoring provides the primary support for the peg.

Abstract: A measuring device which maximizes the surface area of a blade transducer, which is swingably coupled to a probe member, and utilizes the force of the medium, such as a slurry, flowing in an in-service pipeline to swingably align the blade transducer in a desired measuring position. The swingable coupling of the blade transducer to the probe member provides for the retraction from and insertion into the medium flowing in the in-service pipeline for repairs, replacement, or sanitization or other maintenance or servicing of such blade transducer, without shutting down the pipeline and related processes, without compromising the integrity of or disturbing the connection (sealed, flanged, welded or otherwise) between the measuring device and the transducer port in such pipeline and significantly minimizing the environmental exposure of the medium.

Abstract: A method and a system for the treatment of organic hazardous wastes from plant waste and associated wastewater treatment processes, whereby the waste is either introduced directly, or continuously separated from wastewater, and routed to a bioreactor, and whereby no organic solids are generated for further offsite disposal. The system disclosed includes a bioreactor, containing selected bacteria, untreated sludges, and recirculated biomass, and a liquid/solid separator allowing water to be utilized elsewhere in the system and returning solids to the bioreactor. The biodegradation process, initiated continuously, converts hazardous organic constituents in waste stream and wastewater sludges from plant operations to inert materials, for extensive periods of operation, without the need for solids removal, external solids treatment or disposal.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for comminuting rock and other material and, in particular, to a rotary driven blade apparatus which comminutes rock, drilling materials and other material by impact rather than by grinding or crushing. More particularly, the invention creates a comminution environment which maximizes the establishment of a clear trajectory for the material between the orbit of each spinning blade and a single breaker bar.

Abstract: A measuring device which maximizes the surface area of a blade transducer, which is swingably coupled to a probe member, and utilizes the force of the medium, such as a slurry, flowing in an in-service pipeline to swingably align the blade transducer in a desired measuring position. The swingable coupling of the blade transducer to the probe member provides for the retraction from and insertion into the medium flowing in the in-service pipeline for repairs, replacement, or sanitization or other maintenance or servicing of such blade transducer, without shutting down the pipeline and related processes, without compromising the integrity of or disturbing the connection (sealed, flanged, welded or otherwise) between the measuring device and the transducer port in such pipeline and significantly minimizing the environmental exposure of the medium.

Abstract: The present invention is a simple, cost-effective, and inexpensive system d apparatus for detecting and monitoring the presence of wood-destroying insects, such as termites and which is transparent, and in an alternative embodiment, at least in part transparent. The present invention, unlike the prior art, has universal surface applicability in that the same apparatus may be used on a variety of surfaces, whether on the floor, the ceiling, the wall, or another surface. Additionally, the present invention is demountably mountable such that the present invention is removably attachable, and not permanently fixed, to the surface suspected of harboring wood-destroying insects. Further, the present invention relates to an apparatus for detecting the presence of wood-destroying insects by utilizing the apparatus alone, or in conjunction with a plug inserted into the suspect surface.