Abstract: A flock material exhibiting an increased degree of filament separation prepared by cutting a fluoropolymer or carbon fiber yarn into lengths, introducing mechanical energy into the lengths in order to cause the lengths to separate into single-filaments fibers and removing or classifying at least a portion of the single-filament fibers from the lengths in order to obtain a flock having a particular fraction of single-filament, fluoropolymer or carbon fibers.

Abstract: An adapter assembly including a base for supporting a SINCGARS radio and a radio frequency power amplifier, a first connector for electrically connecting with the SINCGARS radio and a second connector for electrically connecting with the power amplifier, a first power supply electrically connected with the first connector and a second power supply and a third power supply, the second power supply and the third power supply each being electrically connected with the second connector.

Abstract: A stabilizer kit for a compression head of a concrete block machine is provided, the kit including a stabilizer plate, a fiber disc, a stud, a pair of spacer plates and a set of bolts for attaching the stabilizer plate and a pair of spacer plates to and between an upper portion and a lower portion of a frame of the block machine.

Abstract: A body board including a leash and leash connector assembly for attaching the leash to the board. A handle assembly is connected with the board utilizing solely the leash connector assembly. The handle assembly includes a base and a pair of arms extending outward therefrom in substantially opposite directions. An opening is provided through the base that is arranged to engage the leash connector assembly for connecting the handle assembly with the body board.

Abstract: A method of constructing a bridge including forming a concrete slab remote from the bridge, the slab having a side with at least one bolt hole therein, orienting the side of the concrete slab substantially parallel to the side of a girder so that the bolt hole of the concrete slab is aligned with a bolt hole in the side of the girder and connecting the bolt hole of the concrete slab with the bolt hole of the girder using a bracket and a pair of bolts.

Abstract: An animal training system adapted to be fitted on a quadruped for providing increased control over the quadruped by a trainer and instilling confidence in the quadruped. The harness includes a first shoulder strap having a first adjustable retaining strap associated therewith for positioning the shoulder strap across the shoulders of the quadruped and a buttock strap having a second adjustable retaining strap associated therewith for positioning the buttock strap across the buttocks of the quadruped, the shoulder strap and the buttock strap being adjustably connected and arranged to extend completely around the quadruped in a close-fitting fashion in order to exert pressure against the shoulders and the buttocks of the quadruped. The harness can include a number of sites for attaching shocking devices that when activated apply an electrical shock to the quadruped and thereby elicit a desired behavior from the quadruped.

Abstract: A diaper including a pocket patch for containing a substance such as powder wherein the pocket patch is connected with and adapted to dispense the substance to a surface of the diaper for receiving bodily waste and method of dispensing the substance to the diaper surface including folding the diaper about a crotch area thereof and patting the diaper to facilitate dispensing of the substance.

Abstract: A belt hanger preferably comprising a closed ring member having a plurality of clips attached at intervals along the ring member. Each clip is preferably operable to releasably attach one belt. The clips are maintained at spaced intervals such that the belts are not fully overlapped. The belt hanger further comprises a hook member rotatably mounted along the outer periphery of the ring member for engaging a horizontal closet support rod such that the ring member is supported thereby. The rotatable mounting allows the ring member to rotate relative to the stationary hook member secured to the horizontal support rod. Accordingly, the ring member can be stored in a substantially flattened state until a belt is needed, at which time the ring member can be rotated to allow the user to simultaneously view all the belts hanging on the belt rack and remove only the desired belt.

Abstract: An improved sleeve for insulating a tacking strip from materials applied to furniture products. The sleeve covers and encompasses the entire tacking strip with the exception of a central corridor through which tacks from the strip extend. The sleeve slides over the tacking strip and includes a flexible flange graduated in thickness on either side of a central corridor left open by the sleeve. The sleeve is installed around the tacking strip by a lateral displacement of the sleeve over the strip causing the graduated flanges to deform slightly upon contact with each tack along the central corridor. Due to the deforming properties of the flange, resistance on each tack is small enough that insertion of the sleeve over the tacking strip not hindered yet sufficient to prevent further lateral displacement of the sleeve once it is installed around the tacking strip.

Abstract: A therapeutic solution and application procedure for curing and preventing nail fungus and athlete's foot infections or Onychomycosis comprising a combination of an anti-fungal agent with DMSO in a anhydrous solution of Polyglycol. The DMSO acts as a solvent so that active anti-fungal agents such as Tolnaftate can be delivered directly to fungal infected areas under and around the nail and other areas prone to topical tinea infections. The DMSO, and Tolnaftate dissolved in a viscous solution of polyglycol so that the combined ingredients may be applied directly to the affected areas with superior penetration. The therapeutic solution is formulated by dissolving the Tolnaftate into the DMSO, and then combining the DMSO and polyglycol solutions together to form the therapeutic solution. Repeated applications of the resulting solution on Onychomycosis infected nails over one 4-6 week period yields satisfactory result rates as high as 85-90% without augmenting the therapy with systemic drugs.

Abstract: A game kit for playing a variety of outdoor games, comprising a plurality of animal-shaped game pieces, wherein each of the game pieces has at least one light-emitting device and at least one sound-emitting device; a plurality of radio frequency receivers, wherein each of the receivers is encased within an animal-shaped game piece and is operable to activate the light-emitting device and the sound-emitting device; at least one radio frequency transmitter adapted to be worn by a player and operable to activate the radio frequency receivers; and a container for storing and transporting the game kit components. Each of the receivers is activated when a player wearing a transmitter enters a predetermined detection zone around each of the receivers, thereby causing the light-emitting device to emit light and the sound-emitting device to emit sound. The game kit preferably includes other components, such as a flag, a game book, a stopwatch, and balloons.

Abstract: A sprinkler head mounting assembly for attaching a sprinkler head to a fluid distribution pipe, wherein the sprinkler head mounting assembly comprises a sprinkler head stem connected to the sprinkler head, a flange connected to the sprinkler head stem, a first clamp portion designed to fit around a section of the peripheral surface of the pipe and to engage the flange to affix the sprinkler head to an opening in the pipe, and a second clamp portion designed to fit around the section of the peripheral surface of the pipe that is not covered by the first clamp portion, wherein the second clamp portion designed to engage the first clamp portion to form a substantially secure connection about the pipe.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for observing exhibit sites which provides the ability to overlay computer generated images and sound on a live exhibit to create and present these overlays on demand in varying levels of detail for use by the general public, in indoor and outdoor settings, without requiring instruction, operators, fitting, training, or supervision. The viewing device may comprise a viewing portion, a processing portion, a displaying portion, and an audio portion. Each of these components combine to provide the user with the ability to view an actual exhibit site overlaid with informational or historic re-creations to enhance the exhibit experience, as opposed to a separate display booth or other means which takes the exhibit viewer's attention away from the actual exhibit site.

Abstract: The invention is a scent-free wildlife blind. The blind has a room-like shelter having a door, a plurality of windows, a small vent near ground level, and a flexible tube extending from the top of the shelter to a height of approximately 30 feet from the ground. When the wind hits the shelter, the windspeed will be higher at the top of the tube than at the bottom vent. The pressure exerted by the wind on the air inside the shelter is inversely proportional to the wind speed. Therefore, the pressure difference will force air in through the bottom vent and out through the top of the tube, carrying the scent of the occupants out of the blind high enough so that nearby animals will not smell the occupants.