Abstract: A method and apparatus for cooling an air conditioning system's condensing coils utilizing air filter pad made of glass fibers with self contained, perforated water capillary tubes allowing moisture to permeate the filter pad. The filter dads are connectable in series and provided with integral mounting strips for fixed or magnetic, internal or external attachment to the condensing unit. Special adaptive solenoids are also provided to allow for minimum flow of water over long periods of time. Dual sensors are provided connected to both the high and low side of the compressor for sensing compressor temperature status and switching the solenoid on and off, thereby preventing freezing. A unique method for applying chilled water to the capillary tubes by coiling the capillary tube around the suction line of the compressor is utilized.

Abstract: A tactile torque wrench adapted for use with manual pipe tongs for gripping tubular members and the like, the torque handle adapted thereto for applying an actuating force in a manner so as to effect pivotal movement of the handle and create a tactile and audible indication to an operator when a predetermined but selectively variable torque is applied to the handle to generate the actuating force on a pipe tong and the like.

Abstract: An improved utility trailer for all terrain vehicles including brush and tree deflectors, spring suspension, flotation tires, enclosed storage and animal transport compartment, tail gates and side rails, dumping capability, conversion to personnel transporter further including a windshield to prevent personnel injury from low limbs and brush or mud thrown up by the ATV and an awning to provide shade and reduce heat. The trailer may also include such amenities as passenger cushions and drink holders.

Abstract: A drill cuttings slurry process system is disclosed for defluidizing earth drill cuttings, thereby extracting valuable drilling additives and returning them to the drilling system while producing a dense, drier material which may be discharged directly in the environment at or near the well being drilled or chemically treated for distillation and/or better dissolution into the environment, thereby reducing, cost in transportation and environmental treatment chemicals thus reducing environmental contamination. The system comprising a cuttings press having solids/fluids separation a dryer and/or a retort for flashing off any residual petroleum residue and moisture, a fines grinder and a chemical injection system. The retort including an analyzer system for weighing and determining rate of throughput and analyzing the cuttings for residual petroleum residue content prior to discharge to environment or further refinement prior to reinjection into the well or transport to environmental depository sites.

Abstract: An adjustable bent housing adapter for downhole mud motor directional drilling operations including a cylindrical housing having a first and a second end defining a central bore there through, the housing being divided into first and second body members, the body members being axially offsetable to one another, said first body member having a mandrel portion insertable along a portion of its length into the bore of the second body member with angularity between the first and second body members achieved by rotational displacement of a first outer indexing sleeve, having non-parallel ends, disposed annularly about the mandrel and a second inner eccentric sleeve also disposed annularly about the mandrel, the inner sleeve having a locking member for connecting to the outer sleeve and being axially movable relative to the mandrel in response to rotation of the outer sleeve, and a locking means provided for securing the outer sleeve to prevent rotation between the outer indexing sleeve and the first body member.

Abstract: A hand held apparatus for prompting and or teaching the recitation of prayers associated with the Rosary including a highly decorative and compact electronic, battery-powered instrument that may be worn as decoration and held in the user's hand for easy operation, the apparatus having audio and prayer tracking capability utilizing a microprocessor for controlling a plurality of miniature lights clustered around a large centrally located sequencing button in conjunction with a voice message used to prompt the user by audibly reciting the first portion of a prayer, thereby eliciting a response by the user for the remaining portion of the prayer before continuing stepping through the sequential prayers of the Rosary. The apparatus is further distinguishable by a decorative cross serving as the power on and reset switch, the cross having lights at each point which are sequenced on initial activation to make the sign of the cross with lights.

Abstract: The present invention is a flotation apparatus converting a land excavator for amphibious operation. The conversion package comprises a pair of elongated pontoon assemblies secured to each other in a spaced apart manner by transverse support beams telescopically and detachably connected to transverse sleeves located in each pontoon the beams fitted with a base to support and attach a land excavator in an operational manner. Each pontoon includes an endless track guided around it longitudinally and threaded around a head and tail sprocket assembly, the tail sprocket assembly being inboard and fully protected, driven by a hydraulically motor attached to a fully enclosed internal gear reducer. The endless track, configured with only two chain runs on each pontoon, is attached to a light weight traverse channel cleats A series of polymer guide or wear blocks are also provided, attached to each cleat.

Abstract: A waterproof electrical connector utilizing polyurethane bonded to electrical conductive pins, sleeves, polyurethane core, electrical cable conductor insulation, and cable jacket to form a water impenetrable molecular composition around the cable connection in combination with rubber to rubber isolators surrounding the separatable pin and sleeve connection. The connector is useable with or without coupling sleeves.

Abstract: A security grill adapted to securely close off a window or door but which may be manually released from within the building and allowing egress through the window while maintaining security and preventing unauthorized access from the exterior of the building. The grill is attached along one side by hinges and is lockable in position by a locking device on an opposite side. The locking device being a keyed dead bolt, which protrudes into a rapid release mechanism secured and shielded in the surrounding frame, which is secured by bolts to the building. The grill being spring biased to the open position with the release mechanism operable from inside the building also biased for rapid release.

Abstract: A tong wrench having gripping jaws for gripping tubular members and a handle adapted thereto for applying an actuating force in a manner so as to effect pivotal movement of the handle and create a tactile and audible indication to an operator when a predetermined but selectively variable torque is applied to the handle to generate the actuating force.

Abstract: An animal muzzling apparatus, generally for temporary use during treatment and grooming of an animal, to prevent injury to attending personnel due to bites, the muzzle being transformable into a gas mask. The apparatus being generally a transparent globular shape in a standoff relationship with and fully enclosing an animal's head, the enclosure having sufficient air breathing holes or slots therein and a visor type closure meansfor allowing the globe to be quickly and easily extended over the head of the animal and secured thereabouts with hook and loop fastening means. The globe may optionally be fitted with a removable front cover. The cover may be fitted with an adapter membrane to seal the globe and adapted to receive a gas hose connection.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a relatively shallow drainage ditch diagonally across crop rows, the apparatus, drawn or fitted to a tractor, incorporates a rotating cutting disk set semi-vertical and at obtuse angles to the direction of travel. The disk is adjustable in two planes and is driven either by direct drive from the tractor's PTO or by hydraulic motor. The replaceable disk is fitted with slinger plates to insure proper removal of the excavated earth. An adjustable cutting tooth is provided in front of the disk for breaking the soil prior to being cut by the rotating disk. A trailing wheel or foot skid, in conjunction with a flexible upper connection of the three point hitch, is provided to control the cutting depth of the tooth and cutting disk, thereby allowing the tooth and cutting disk to follow the contour of the earth. The apparatus is also mountable to the front of a tractor, if desired, when the disk is driven hydraulically.

Abstract: A gun-mounting bracket for ATV's adaptive to a variety of cargo racks generally employed by ATV's and further providing adaptability to a wide range of gun scabbards or boots designed for a variety of different type guns. The bracket includes a base plate member having a plurality of holes and slots which may be used in combination with U-bolts and clamps for attachment, an interchangeable pivotal plate member which provides a method for rotating the boot to angular positions relative to the base plate, and an interchangeable bracket member attached perpendicular thereto adapted to receive the barrel portion of the gun boot. The bracket member, having an elongated opening for receiving the barrel portion of the gun boot, is provided with a polymeric edge molding and allows the barrel portion of the gun boot to extend therethrough to a point which generally positions the boot relative to the bracket and its bar latch member.

Abstract: An improved vertical, vial, impulse heat sealing apparatus, the improvements including a light weight, precision milled frame with increased interchangability of component parts and increased structural strength, a more positive toggle system that eliminates misalignments and allows more stringent tolerances, a safety lock system to prevent operating personnel injury, improved stability and leverage efficiency, improved heat distribution, modular precision components for improved maintenance capability, improved terminal connector materials and method for installing replacement heater bands, improved connector-wire routing, provisions for precision shim plate adjustment specially adapted for use with proprietary vials arranged in three tandem units of five vials each, special designed precision vial holders, and an alternate embodiment provides a conversion package for converting existing apparatus for automatic operation and improved safety.

Abstract: An automated high speed drill cuttings processing and injection module having a relatively small foot print, capable of operation in zone 1 hazardous environments, for injecting drill cuttings into an earth formation. Capable of handling high drilling rate cuttings surges. The process including conveying systems, holding and slurry tanks, circulating pumps, high speed grinding mill, high pressure injection pump, fragmentation system and automation system for controlling electrically driven injection pump having automatic speed control regulation with torque and horsepower limiting features. Thereby allowing high speed injection without plugging the formation while still allow for high pressure formation fracturing when necessary. The processing system further insures cuttings slurry homogenization and entrained particle size to less than 100 micron for both hard and soft particles. Being unitized the system reduces installation cost dramatically.

Abstract: A tool for determining the perpendicular of the face of a pipe flange relative to the outside diameter of the pipe to which the flange is being attached. The tool being a 90 degree framing square with a lateral or oblique leg portion. The lateral or oblique leg allows the square to be placed on edge with a first leg of the square parallel and in contact with the face of a pipe flange and a second leg at 90 degrees to the first leg extending beyond the pipe flange parallel to and in contact with the outer diameter of the pipe to be joined to the flange. Indicia is provided inscribed on the face of the squaring tool adjacent the contact edges to provide quick reference to the flange size and for use in various other construction layout measurements.

Abstract: A press process and structure is disclosed for defluidizing earth drill cuttings, thereby extracting valuable drilling additives and returning them to the drilling system while producing a dense, drier material which may be chemically treated for distillation and/or better dissolution into the environment, thereby reducing, cost in transportation and environmental treatment chemicals thus reducing environmental contamination.

Abstract: An animal muzzling apparatus generally for temporary use during treatment and grooming of an animal to prevent injury to attending personnel due to bites, the muzzle being transformable into a gas mask and a “V” neck collar. The apparatus being generally a transparent globular shape in standoff relationship with and fully enclosing an animal's head, the enclosure having sufficient air breathing holes or slots therein and a slotted elastic membrane for allowing the globe to be quickly and easily extended over the head of the animal. The globe may be fitted with a flexible sleeve encircling the slotted, elastic membrane, extending around the animal's neck and secured thereabouts with a quick draw string having a quick lock or by alternative neck securing device. The globe may optionally be fitted with a removable front cover. The cover may be fitted with a an adapter membrane to seal the globe and adapted to receive a gas hose connection.

Abstract: An improved saxophone stand for preventing accidental damage due to rotation of the instrument while on the stand, the stand including a relatively lightweight, aluminum or polymeric , structural bar base supporting a vertical member and a pivotal diagonal support member further utilizing extended “U” shaped or “J” shaped support members, attached to the diagonal support member, at least one of which is slidably adjustable and partially surrounding both the instrument's bell portion and the principle body portion thus resisting rotation of the instrument within the stand's “U” shaped support members. A further embodiment discloses the capability of connecting a plurality of stands together as well as removable and interchangeable vertical column and disk members for supporting other wind instruments such as flute and or clarinet .