Abstract: A game trap drag having arms, flukes, and a penetration enhancement/antihitching member oriented in relation to each other and the drag shank such that the drag more effectively penetrates the earth's surface when the trapped animal attempts to drag the trap away from the set location. The penetration enhancement/antihitching member raises the crown of the trap drag above the horizontal of the earth's surface providing an improved ground engagement angle. The penetration enhancement/antihitching member further functions to prevent the trap-to-drag chain from becoming hitched around the drag.

Abstract: Method for assembling an awning, including method for tensioning awning material about an awning frame. The awning material is secured to the top rear of the frame and stretched over the bottom front and each bottom side of the frame. Pieces of spline are thereafter placed atop the material and pressed into slots defined by frame members on the bottom front and bottom sides of the frame. Keeper members are thereafter inserted into the slots in abutting engagement with the spline and are secured to the inner frame members.

Abstract: An electrodeless spark discharge acoustic pulse transducer for borehold operations provides an insulating ceramic barrier which contains a small cross-section aperture separating two bodies of electrolyte through which the two zones of liquid make contact. The specific shape and geometry of the insulating barrier being exponentially shaped provides a means for controlling the waveform and frequency spectrum of the acoustic pulse. The transducer has an elastic outer housing and an elastic inner housing with hydraulic fluid between the inner and outer housings. The pressure of the hydraulic fluid may be increased to expand the outer housing against a borehole prior to a spark discharge. The transducer is also provided with a system for venting gas produced as a result of the spark discharge.

Abstract: A multi-event notification system for monitoring preselected critical pressure points, as a function of pressure in a lapsed time, on the feet of persons being diagnosed as having diminished sensation in the feet. A plurality of pressure transducers for measuring and monitoring pressure at any number of points on a patient's foot are electrically connected to a microprocessor. The processor is programmable to integrate when pressure is sensed at the sensing points over a preselected time interval. If any of a number of the sensing points reaches a preselected threshold of pressure events over the given time interval, an alarm indicator connected to the processor provides an alarm indication that the total number of pressure events exceeds the threshold limit.

Abstract: A multifunction cleaning wand having a disposable head. The cleaning head is removably attachable to the wand handle. A first cleaning element in the shape of a swab is secured to a retainer by a flexible strap. The retainer is removably attached to the cleaning head. A second cleaning element is attached to the head on a side thereof opposite the swab. A method for assembling the cleaning wand is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cleaning system (60) includes an elongate handle (61) having a surface cleaning means (65) disposed at one end of the handle and a cleaning fluid cartridge means (64) disposed at the other end of the handle. The cleaning system further includes a means for pumping (66) the cleaning fluid from the fluid cartridge means to the surface cleaning means, and the pump means (66) is associated with the cleaning fluid cartridge means.

Abstract: A soccer training device for guiding a soccer ball back to the approximate location from where it was kicked or thrown. The device comprises a frame, including an eave, and a net connected to the frame. The frame and net define a partially enclosed pocket wherein the ball is ultimately deflected by the eave and thereafter slowly guided back to the approximate location from where it was kicked or thrown. A brace supports the frame at an adjustable incline in order to roll the ball back to the practicing player and permit variable control of the return velocity of the ball.