Abstract: An electrical circuit for electrically dischargeable primers having a conductive body, a first electrical contact area, a bottom plate area, one or more burn out area(s) on the bottom plate area, and a second electrical contact area. The conductive body provides an electrical path between a primer's inside cylindrical wall and an inside surface of the primer's cap or cup. The first electrical contact area makes an electrical contact with the inside surface of the cylindrical wall. The second electrical contact area makes an electrical contact with an inside surface of the primer's cap or cup. The bottom plate area is positioned in a bottom location of an electrically dischargeable primer. At least one, but typically two or more burn out areas are on the bottom plate area. The burn out areas have a reduced cross section area. The total cross section area of the burn out areas must be less than the cross section of any other location on the elongated conductive body.

Abstract: A protection device for hand held ultrasound needle procedures that can be generally described as a shield attachable to a transducer. The shield protects the hand from needle puncture. The shield can be made from either a flexible or a rigid material which is resistant to needle punctures, by both or either a hand directed needle or a mechanically fired needle. The shield is bent in the shape of an arc. The arc has a first apex at the top of the arc. A second apex is located at the bottom of the arc. A first receiver and a first method of securing an upper end of a transducer, or cable attached thereto, is located at the first apex. A second receiver and a second method of securement is located at the second apex to receive and secure a lower end or head of a transducer to the shield. The device attaches above or over a biopsy guide typically located on the head of a transducer or it attaches directly to the transducer.

Abstract: A flip top locking topper for a pickup truck having a forward wall and a shell. A hinge support is rigidly attached to a forward end of the pickup box along with the forward wall. The shell, attached to the hinge support by one or more hinges, pivots to open and closed positions. A lift mechanism, such as a hydraulic cylinder, linear actuator, or mechanical screw operates to open and close the shell. One end of the lift mechanism can be attached to a lower position on the hinge support. The other end is attached to an inside top surface of the shell. One or more lock blocks are positioned on a lower edge of the sidewalls of the shell. As the shell is lowered, the lock blocks engage and enter stake bed opening on the truck bed sidewalls. From the closed position, the lift mechanism first lifts a forward edge from the forward wall, the pushed the shell rearward to disengage or unlock the lock blocks, and then the shell is pivoted upwards.

Abstract: A tire low pressure audio warning device for monitoring a tire for low air pressure and sounding an alarm when a low tire pressure condition exists. The tire low pressure audio warning device has a body that attaches to a valve stem of an inner tube or tubeless tire, or to an opening through a rim of the tire. Contained within the body is at least a low air pressure switch, a battery and an audio alarm. The low pressure switch is in air communications with the pressurized air within the tire or the inner tube. The audio alarm is electrically connected to and activated by the low air pressure switch when a low tire pressure exits. A centrifugal switch is provided within the body to prevent the audio alarm from sounding during tire rotation. The centrifugal switch opens when the tire is rotating, and closes when tire rotation is stopped. The battery within the body provides electrical power for the alarm.

Abstract: The center indicator for bedding of this invention includes an indicator of the center line or mid-point between edges of bedding materials, or bed cloths, sheets, blankets, bed spreads, comforters, quilts, coverlets, and other bedding. The center indicator marks or makes obvious the center line of the bedding. This provides an easy method for a person to quickly and properly make a bed with equal amounts of material falling on each side of the bed. It eliminates the need to move back and forth to adjust the bedding material. Since the use of the center indicator for bedding makes it easy to position the bedding, the provisions of this invention are very helpful in teaching and helping a child or mentally impaired person to make a bed. The center indicator could be by many different methods.

Abstract: A concrete module having a buoyant center core with a light weight concrete outer shell. The modules have lengthwise and width wise passages on non-common planes which are above the water line when the modules are floated with weight. The modules are connected with rods, cables or other interconnecting method through the passages. The sides of the modules may be concaved to allow the modules to fit securely together in a straight line without bowing or bending. The top of the module is constructed with reinforcing ribs for strength. The size of the modules are designed to be transported using standard hauling trucks and moved with skid loaders or fork lifts. The modules have common sizes and connecting passages between modules to make uniform modules to allow custom designed docks and other floating structures to be configured. A variety of brackets are provided for attaching items to the modules making up the floating structure.

Abstract: A pivoting docking platform for personal watercraft of this invention includes a support tube, or equivalent structure, that is rigidly attached to and extends perpendicularly from a dock or other structure near and above the water where a personal watercraft is used. A frame is pivotally attached to the support tube. The frame pivots between an upward parked position and a downward receiving position. The parked position positions the frame and the personal watercraft parked thereon, parallel to the edge of the dock or other structure and parallel to the water surface. A pair of skids in a parallel spaced relationship are attached to a top of the frame. The skids receive and holds a personal watercraft on the frame. The skids have a receiving end and a forward end. The receiving ends of the skids are positioned beneath the water surface when the frame is in the receiving position. A personal watercraft can be driven onto the receiving end of the skids when the frame is in the receiving position.

Abstract: A hand positioned mouse that functions as a computer input device. The hand positioned mouse has an article that is worn on the hand of a computer user. The article can be in the form of a glove, half glove, sleeve, bracket or other type of configurations that can be worn on and supported on the hand. A support, such as a socket, is attached to the side of the article. The support is positioned at a location adjacent to the thumb. A tracking ball is contained within the support or socket. Electronic sensors track the movement of the tracking ball. Electrical signals are produced according to the rotation of the tracking ball. At least one switch is contained on the article for providing switch functions of the mouse. The switch is located on a location corresponding to the palm. The electrical signal and the switching functions are transmitted to the computer by a connector cord or by radio waves.

Abstract: The rotary cooking apparatus of this invention includes a housing with a bottom opening to allow heat and smoke from a heat source into the housing. The bottom opening defines a plane on which the housing can rest upon. The opening is generally sized to fit over a grill or some other heat source. A base such as a boot or plate can also be used between the grill or heat source and the housing. The housing has opposing sidewalls. Bearings or bushings are centrally located and attached to the sidewalls. A pivotal door on the housing allows access into the housing. A rotating center attaching device is rotatably positioned within the housing and within the bearings. A rotatory device, such as a rotisserie motor, rotates the rotating center attaching device. Various types of attachments attach to the rotating center attaching device to cook food in a variety of various rotating cooking methods.

Abstract: The wrist band with retaining lanyard of this invention is a wrist band and a retaining lanyard specifically attached to the inside of the wrist band. The wrist band is generally an elongated tubular band having an opening for insertion of a hand therethrough. Most commonly, the wrist band will be made with some type of elastic/cotton blended material that will easily stretch over the hand and fit snugly on the wrist. The wrist band also functions as a sweat band for the wrist. The lanyard has a first end, central length and a second end. In one embodiment, a first loop on the first end of the lanyard is circumferentially attached on the inside of the wrist band at a central location. This provision allows the first loop to close about the wrist if tension is applied to the lanyard concurrently with the wrist band being closed. This provides a cushion to the wrist and security from the lanyard slipping off the wrist.

Abstract: A tire tread catcher consisting of canister that catches tread as they are thrown off tire(s) and a housing surrounding the tire(s) to funnel and direct tread and road debris to the canister. The canister is attached to a truck or trailer undercarriage adjacent to and right behind the tires. The canister is open towards the tire and may have a scope shaped bottom edge. The housing encloses the front and sides of the tire. The front plate of the housing can be tapered to reduce wind resistance. The side plates also reduces wind resistance and protects the tire(s) from sun exposure. The housing helps to ensure any tread thrown off the tire is directed towards the canister, where the tread and debris is captured and retained.

Abstract: An electrically discharged and gas operated firearm basically has of a main body with a gun barrel being attached to a front surface. A chute is defined vertically through the main body. A cartridge holding cassette slides into the chute. The cassette functions as both a clip and a firing chamber. A gas operated piston operates a slide that is used in moving and positioning the cassette in the chute as the firearm is being fired. A gas port from barrel to the piston port provides a path for the gases. A pulldown link operated by the slide engages the cassette to position the cassette as the piston operates. An indexer link engages the cassette to hold the cassette in a specific position for firing. A wedge shaped clutch within the main body maintains contact between the front face of the cassette and the back face of the front plate on the main body. An electrical trigger is attached to the front of the main body.

Abstract: A fish hook setting apparatus which has a main support, a rod holding arm pivotally attached to the main support, a spring between the main support and an end of the rod holding arm, a horizontal extension attached to the top end of the main support and a trigger apparatus at the outer end of the horizontal extension. The trigger apparatus consists of rotatable release plate attached to a support member, a line hook arm attached to the rotatable release plate, and a pivoting release arm attached to the opposite side of the cross member. In operation, a fishing rod, after the baited hook is casted, is placed in the rod holding arm. The rod holding arm, holding the fishing rod, is pivoted to a set position where the pole extends between the release arm and the rotating release plate on the trigger apparatus. This action also applies bias to the spring. The release arm is pivoted downward over the fishing pole and aligned under the rotating release plate.

Abstract: The orthopedic airflow and waterproof cast padding material of this invention consists of an elongated pad with a top surface, a bottom surface, an inside edge having an overlap region and an outside edge. The pad is made with a water and air impermeable material, such as a thermal foam closed cell polyethylene. The elongated pad can be helically wrapped around a fractured limb to form a cast pad and an immobilizing waterproof cast when wrapped with an air and water permeable waterproof casting tape. The overlap region overlaps a previous wrap as the elongated pad is helically wrapped around a limb or area to be casted. A plurality of cushions project outward from the top surface of the elongated pad between the outside edge and the overlap region. The cushions are placed against the skin as the elongated pad is helically wrapped around a limb. A plurality of air channels between the cushions allow airflow across the top surface of the elongated pad and across the skin of the limb.

Abstract: The scent dispersal system of this invention includes a reservoir for holding a liquid scent, a cap to close an opening in the reservoir, a conduit extends outward from the cap, a wick extends from the reservoir's interior to the exterior via the conduit and a way is provided to attach the scent dispersal system to an individual. A wick retainer is used to prevent pulling the wick from the reservoir and to retain the end of the wick in the liquid scent. A tube plug is used to close and seal the end of the conduit. Through capillary action the scent is automatically drawn to an exposed end of the wick extending outward from the end of the conduit. The scent is automatically dissipated or dispersed from the exposed end of the wick. As one walks, the scent creates a trail by rubbing off on grasses, leaves or other flora in the woods. At a fixed location the scent is dissipated by evaporation from the wick. Strength of the scent is controlled by the amount of the wick exposed.