Abstract: A Calibration Method for Air Intake Tracts for Internal Combustion Engines is disclosed. The method tunes the replacement cold air intake so that the Original Equipment Mass Airflow Sensor will function with the emissions control system without check engine light illumination. The method uses the exhaust effluent composition to benchmark the OEM intake system and then to match the cold air intake to that benchmark test result. The method could use the exhaust effluent composition for calibration as well as verification, or the method could use Sensor signal output for calibration and then exhaust effluent composition for verification of the design specification.

Abstract: A Stand for Industrial Mixers is disclosed. The stand includes a tiltable cradle for securely holding a mixer while a worker conducts maintenance on it. The stand further has an integrated seat to accommodate the worker. Furthermore, the stand provides a convenient location to place a lubricating bottle for use in conducting maintenance on a mixer. The stand is provided with casters to make it rollable to enable it to be moved about easily. Finally, the stand provides locations for dispensing and storing tools and materials needed for maintenance on a mixer.

Abstract: A Specialized Outlet Box Mounting Bracket is disclosed. The bracket provides a convenient mounting platform for a 3½ inch deep outlet box within a conventional stud wall. The bracket eliminates the requirement for special, labor-intensive installation methods by installing easily between a pair of structural studs at standard spacing. The bracket further provides two installation options—one for a single-sheet drywall wall construction, and an additional one for a double-sheet drywall wall construction. The bracket's outlet box reservoirs are configured to provide rigid backing support for the deep outlet boxes with the bracket being stamped out of a single piece of flat metal stock, and therefore being extremely material-efficient.

Abstract: The Detachable Clearance Wands provide a driver of a large vehicle having slideout compartments with a clear dimension for the extension length of the slideout. The wands are attachable to the vehicle's side prior to parking it to provide the extension length without risk of damage to the slideout. The wands are length-adjustable so that they can be configured for any length slideout.

Abstract: A Non-metallic Elbow Conduit Transition Fitting is disclosed. The fitting is specifically suited to interconnect vertical electrical conduit runs and horizontal electrical conduit runs in commercial construction environments. The fitting is suitable for immersion within poured concrete floors used in commercial building construction. The fitting is designed to threadedly engage a vertical run of EMT (metallic) conduit with a horizontal run of nonmetallic (e.g. PVC) conduit. A final aspect of the fitting is that it must have a short sweep angle bend so that it is adequately buried within a concrete floor made from 6 inches of concrete.

Abstract: The Invention is a Well Cleaning Method and Apparatus using detonating cord having Additional Reliability and a Longer Shelf Life. The method and apparatus employs one or more subassemblies, each subassembly having a combustible material, means for igniting the combustible material, and one or more high-strength sleeves attached around portions of the combustible material to attenuate the outwardly-directed pressure wave created by ignition of the combustible material. The assemblies further exhibit staggered detonation with the simultaneous application of electrical current to all assemblies. The combustible material is further modified to add an additional outer impervious layer such that the combustible material exhibits prolonged shelf life and durability.

Abstract: Detachable Clearance Wands are disclosed. The wands provide a driver of a large vehicle having slideout compartments with a clear dimension for the extension length of the slideout. The wands are attachable to the vehicle's side prior to parking it to provide the extension length without risk of damage to the slideout. The wands are length-adjustable so that they can be configured for any length slideout. In an alternate embodiment, the wands are comprised of several pieces of wand material interconnected to one another, such that the wand can be collapsed for consolidation and storage when not in use.

Abstract: A Furniture Leg Extension and Leveling Device and Method for Use is disclosed. The device enables the user to adjust the height of a piece of furniture, such as a bathroom vanity cabinet. The device and method involves adding an extension member to each of the legs of the cabinet. The device attaches with a single custom bolt that threads into a threaded insert that is screwed into a bore cut into the bottom of the legs. The device further includes a leveling foot for accomplishing fine adjustment to leg height to account for minute floor surface irregularities. The custom bolt used for attaching the extension member has a threaded post at one end and a threaded bore formed at its other end.

Abstract: A Real-time Emitter Locating (EL) System and Method is disclosed. The system provides a technique for taking in data sets (lines of bearing) from DF receivers and characterizing those signals with their respective probabilities of error. Then using a unique method, the preferred system applies a recursive processing technique to this continuous stream of data, displaying transmitter positions with significantly less uncertainty. Furthermore, the preferred system is able to perform these functions in real-time. The system is further capable of being fully automated to reduce the processing time and reduce the necessity of human intervention. Still further, in an alternative embodiment of the present invention the system can be remotely controlled over a communications network whereby collected locating data from a single DF set, or alternatively from more than one DF sets can be combined to arrive at estimated positions for a transmitter.

Abstract: A Punch Assembly and the method of use thereof is disclosed. Also disclosed is. The device is designed to be accepted within the chuck of a powder-actuated tool. The device can create a hole in steel decking when the device is shot into the decking by a powder-actuated tool. The device is defined by a mandrel and a detachable punch attached to it. The outer diameter of the mandrel is greater than the outer diameter of the punch so that when the mandrel prevents the device from passing through the hole created by the punch. The punch has a generally cylindrical shape and a cutting edge forming a pair of tips on opposing sides of the cylinder in order to improve the quality of the hole formed in the decking.

Abstract: A Pet Dish and Disposable Liner. The dish is durable and washable, but the liner is made from low-cost material such that it can be disposable, if desired. The dish and liner are both aesthetically pleasing, particularly since they resemble a pet's face. The dish and liners are cooperatively designed so that the liner inserted into the dish will not inadvertently be forced out by the eating pet, nor will the liner be allowed to spin within the dish. The dish and liner are also configured so that a stack of liners can be held conveniently within a single dish.

Abstract: A Support Structure for Adult Devices is disclosed. The device provides a flat, adjustably inclinable surfaces to which adult novelty devices may be attached. The device may include a hinged junction between a pair of flat members to provide the inclinability. The device further has one or more struts extending between the flat members to set the device at a particular incline angle. Still further, the device may have non-skid strips on its underside to prevent slippage on smooth surfaces.

Abstract: A Hole-aligning Putter is disclosed. The putter defines a center alignment mark on the face and top surface of the club head. The putter further displays second and third alignment marks straddling the first (center) alignment mark in spaced relation at a distance of somewhat less than the diameter of a conventional golf ball. Finally, the putter further displays fourth and fifth alignment marks straddling the first (center) alignment mark in spaced relation at a distance equal to the diameter of the cup. The result of the visually apparent difference in the distance between the fourth and fifth marks and that of the second and third marks inspires additional confidence in the golfer, thereby improving his or her golf game.

Abstract: A Belt Sander Eraser Attachment is disclosed. The attachment is configured to be attached to a conventional belt sander such that it provides the operator with the ability to remove built up sawdust and the like from the sanding belt. The device removably replaces the conventional front handle on a sander and the new handle has functionality as both a handle and an actuator for the belt sander eraser. The eraser actuation is convenient and ergonomically comfortable for the user while the sander is in use.

Abstract: A High-speed Current Mode Analog to Digital Converter is disclosed. The ADC is high-speed, yet is manufacturable at a relatively low cost. The device processes an analog signal through a plurality of successive approximation ADC subcircuits cooperatively arranged to operate in parallel, time-interleaved fashion. The ADC subcircuits operate in current mode rather than voltage mode in order to further accelerate their operations and provide lower cost. Finally, the SDC subcircuits each employ a novel current mode digital-to-analog converter.