Abstract: A harsh environment robot end effector includes an end effector frame connectable to a material handling robot, one or more pickup arms rotatingly coupled to the frame, and pickup arm airbag actuator air bags for opening and closing the pickup arms. One or more positioning palms may be provided, which are rotatingly coupled to the end effector frame and provided with actuator air bags for opening and closing. One or more adjustable pushdowns having airbags attached to their heads are provided to grip a load between the pushdown and pickup arm. A mechanical synchronizer may be provided to couple the pickup arms.

Abstract: A specimen sample collection device includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator and absorbent pad partially contained therein with one or more test strips, a pad compression tube insertable over the absorbent pad within the handle and around an end of the handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to the pad compression tube, and wherein the compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when the collection tube is attached to the pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with the pad compression tube. A sufficiency indicator includes a light pipe indicator. The system includes a ratcheting pad compression tube lock. An electro-optical reader captures and records test strip results through the window and communicates the results to a printer or other device.

Abstract: A sensor based tennis serve training apparatus includes a stand, a ball tosser coupled to said stand, an optical marker coupled to said stand and in electronic communications with said ball tosser, the optical marker to mark a ball strike zone, an ultrasonic tennis arm movement detector attached to said stand and in electronic communication with said ball tosser to detect arm movement, and a selectively timed ball discharging magazine attached to said stand and in electronic communication with said ball tosser. Said apparatus can further include an electronic communication control box coupled to said stand and mediating electronic communication between said magazine, ball tosser, ultrasonic tennis arm movement detector, and optical marker.

Abstract: A bait fish-holding type fishing lure having a lure body in the form of a turbine member mounted rotatably on a longitudinally-extending axle member is arranged for securement at its front end to a fishing line, the lure body turbine member formed as a substantially hollow headcap member which mounts a rearwardly-projecting bait fish body support rod arranged to support and secure a bait fish during operation of the fishing lure, the lure body turbine member including at least one peripheral, outwardly projecting, longitudinally curved turbine fin member arranged to cause rotation of the lure body and supported bait fish on a substantially consistent and steady axis of rotation on the supporting axle member upon relative movement of the lure and surrounding water during fishing operations.

Abstract: A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle with a sufficiency indicator and locking teeth, an absorbent pad partially contained within the handle; a pad compression tube with outlet ports and locking holes insertable over the pad and handle; one or more collection tubes attachable to the pad compression tube outlet ports. The apparatus may include a light pipe sufficiency indicator with a spring compressor to force the absorbent pad into contact with the light pipe. The apparatus may include a collector dam. The apparatus may include a secondary seal. The apparatus may include a cylindrically shaped absorbent pad and a wrap-around light pipe sufficiency indicator with vent grooves. The apparatus may include a pad seat with buffer material disposed within the pad compression tube. The apparatus may include an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base. The apparatus may include a bar code identification.

Abstract: A master testing control system includes at least one remote computer with one or more communications lines for communicating over a communications network and a plurality of remote sensors, a two way real-time digital video system, a two-way real-time digital audio system. A set of instructions is on each remote computer for sending and receiving data over one or more data lines and for remote display. A set of instructions is on each remote computer for displaying data. At least one local computer is located geographically distant from the remote computer and able to monitor and control the display, storage, and transmission of data acquired by to the remote computer. The remote computer collects data from the plurality of sensors and transmits this data to the local computer, under the control of the local computer, for permanent recording.

Abstract: An assured grounding identifier includes a base unit connectable to an electrical cord, one or more indicators selectively adjustably mounted to the base unit and having colored regions, and a cover with one or more viewing windows aligned with the indicators. An assured grounding identifier includes a housing with a viewing window and a slot mountable around an electrical cord, an indicator having a plurality of colored regions disposed between the housing and the cord, and a tab extending from the indicator through the slot for positioning the indicator to align a selected colored region with the viewing window. An assured grounding identifier includes one or more indicators having a plurality of translucent color coded segments and an indicator light aligned with a viewing window to illuminate through the translucent color coded segments.

Abstract: A notary privacy guard includes a first face substantially opaque having at least four sides, a second face having at least four sides, and a sleeve formed by joining two adjoining sides of the first face with corresponding two adjoining sides of the second face such that the sleeve can slip over two sides and a corner of a book. A second sleeve can be provided to cover both sides of a book. A window can be provided in the substantially opaque face within which the signer can execute his or her signature.

Abstract: A tendon-identifying, post-tensioned, elevated concrete slab, and method and form panel apparatus for constructing the same, provides a distinctively-patterned bottom side slab surface in which the slab has a full thickness dimension extending along each individual post-tensioning uniform and banded tendon embedded within the slab and a reduced-thickness dimension in the areas between each individual, adjacent laterally spaced apart, longitudinally extending uniform tendon of the post-tensioning system, whereby the location of embedded tendons can be identified by the full thickness areas of the slab appearing as prominent, elongated rib-like surfaces extending between inwardly recessed surfaces of the bottom side of the slab.

Abstract: A specimen sample collection device includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator and an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle. A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator, an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle, a pad compression tube insertable over said absorbent pad within said handle and around an end of said handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to said pad compression tube, and wherein said compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when said collection tube is attached to said pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with said pad compression tube. A specimen sample collection device including a sufficiency indicator made up of a light pipe indicator window. A specimen sample collection device including an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base.

Abstract: A dental filing tool and method for use includes providing a unitary injection-molded handle with integral finger pads, indicia markings, and an abrasive filing strip embedded into the handle vertical arms; inserting the tool between teeth to cut and file restorations; and, disposing after use. A method for making a dental filing tool is provided, including the steps: selecting a strip; providing the strip with abrasive means; providing the strip with mounting holes; providing an injection mold with a horizontal and first and second vertical arm channels, each of the vertical arm channels having flattened opposing outer edges to form integral finger pads; and, first and second mounting pins spaced distally to hold the strip in tension; mounting the strip onto the pins within the mold; injecting plastic by injection molding means to form the dental filing tool; cooling the dental filing tool until resilient; and, removing the filing tool.

Abstract: A diving weight apparatus has a solid, body with a curved outer conformation. An elongated aperture extends through the body between a front and a back surfaces. The elongated aperture is large enough to accept two fingers of a person's hand therein when the two fingers are arranged in side-by-side positions. A pouch accepts the body and is likewise curved. A diving vest accepts the pouch an is likewise curved.

Abstract: An adjustable hanger pivot angle and kingpin board apparatus includes a truck having wheels, a hanger, and a kingpin, a truck base plate attached to said truck, and, a curving track adjustably connected to said base plate to adjust the kingpin in relation to the curving track. An adjustable hanger pivot angle and kingpin board apparatus, includes a truck having wheels, a hanger, and a kingpin, a truck base plate attached to said truck, a truck round attached fixedly to said truck, said truck round including a flat bottom and curved top, and, a curving track attached adjustably to said truck base plate through said truck round to adjust said hanger pivot angle and kingpin angle in relation to the curving track. A skateboard provided with one or more adjustable hanger pivot angle and kingpin board apparatus.

Abstract: A dental filing tool includes a handle and a filing strip, wherein the handle includes first and second handle parts, each having a bridge and corresponding first and second arms extending therefrom, the handle parts connectable by a plurality of snap fittings and forming finger pads at either end when snapped together. Male snap fittings may include one or more cross-slots extending at least part of the length of the male snap fitting. A filing strip includes abrasive material on one or both faces, or a sharp-edged perforation pattern, and one or more serrated edges. The interior surfaces of the handle may be beveled to improve comfort and better fit between teeth. The bridge portion of the handle parts can include a raised portion and indicia formed into or printed on the raised portion.

Abstract: A Japanese knotweed injector system for injecting a dose of weed-killing fluid into the stem of a Japanese knotweed, including a fluid dispenser system with a fluid passage, a collared needle with a fluid delivery aperture in communication with the fluid dispenser system, and an actuator connected to the fluid dispenser system for actuating the transmission of fluid from the fluid dispenser system to the fluid delivery aperture.

Abstract: This invention, called Serve Assist, is an electro-mechanical ball machine for practicing the tennis serve. It helps a tennis student to practice serves by consistently dropping the ball in the desired location. It operates in one of two modes, an Auto-feed mode in which it drops the balls in the magazine via an overhead ball release canister at regular intervals or in an Auto-sense mode where the ball is released by the detection of the student's rising tossing arm. The invention also marks the desired height of contact on the dropping ball with a laser and provides visual feedback if the ball is being struck lower than optimum. It aids the student by developing a kinetic and visual memory of the correct ball toss position and point of contact.

Abstract: An improved rock picker system includes a prime mover, with an operator's cab and towing apparatus; windrows detachably and foldingly mounted to the prime mover front; a collector; a separator; a transfer apparatus; a dump trailer detachably connectable to the prime mover towing apparatus; an hydraulic power supply in fluid communication with the hydraulic loads; and, controls for controlling the hydraulic power supply and hydraulic loads individually. Controls include a plurality of remotely operated hydraulic control valves corresponding to the hydraulic loads and a control panel in electrical communication with the remotely operated hydraulic control valves, and speed controllers for controlling the speed of the hydraulic loads.