Abstract: A dual axis tracker is a solar collecting device with fully mobile panel arrays that can be fully rotated 360° and tilted from a 90° position to a 10° position relative to the earth and is easy to maintain and operate. This device has a base support followed by a stable lower column attached thereto and a movable or rotatable upper column that permits full rotation located thereon. This permits the full rotation. A motorized jack is employed to tilt the panel array from the 90° position to a 10°. Since the array is held higher off the ground by a longer lower column, such vertical positioning is achieved in a better manner than prior art devices. Because of these movements more power can be produced in a given amount of time than prior art devices. In addition, during periods of snowfall, this device can collect more radiation off the accumulated snow cover that will surround the device thus taking advantage of said radiation to produce even greater power than previously possible.

Abstract: An injector element that can be used to inject pollution reacting chemicals or other reactants into a container of waste gas or aqueous streams so as to improve the function of the process by removing any pollutants contained therein. This injector element has an exit defined as a trumpet-shaped device which forms an angle of 45 to 135 degrees between the axial line formed by the placement of the injector element within the waste gas or aqueous stream. This device is eminently suitable for use in solid, liquid or gas fired steam generating facilities. By placing the device just above the waste gas stream generated by the boiler the early removal of the pollutants using this element can enable the facility to comply with environmental regulations and increase the steam generating efficiency of the facility.

Abstract: A coupling system that forms very high moisture resistance to connectable elements comprising a male element containing female connection points inserted into a female element containing male connection points. These made from rigid and thermoplastic materials. This system has a series of circumferentially barbed receiving grooves on the female element and circumferentially formed barb elements on the male element and designed to fit in the grooves of the female element. These grooves mate to form a first moisture barrier and a rigid lip on the male element circumferentially surrounding the female connection points, presses into a flexible face containing the male connection points on the female element to form yet another moisture barrier. Yet another improvement is the presence of a circumferentially formed shoulder on the male element designed to snugly fit into a circumferentially formed shoulder receiving element on the female.

Abstract: A pot cover with a matte finish is formed from a series of layers laminated together. The layer comprise a biaxially oriented film layer having a heat sealable matte finish skin on one side and is laminated to a corona treated side of a polyethylene film interlayer with a heat sealable layer on the other side thereof. An aluminum foil is then laminated to the heat sealable able layer of the interlayer. This laminated product may then be formed under heat and vacuum using coming molding techniques to a most desirable pot cover for flowers or plants.

Abstract: A coupling system that forms a moisture resistant shield around connectable elements comprising a male element containing female connection points inserted into a female element containing male connection points. These made from rigid and thermoplastic materials. This system has a series of rings on the female element and grooves on the male element. These grooves mate to form a first moisture barrier and a rigid lip on the male element circumferentially surrounding the female connection points, presses into a flexible face containing the male connection points on the female element to form yet another moisture barrier. This system can be easily be connected, disconnected and reconnected a plurality of times and yet the highly moisture resistant seal is repeated. It finds good use in communications or electrical connections among others.

Abstract: A unitary concrete structure pumping station useful in pumping waste fluids and the like during the passing of such materials from one part of a gravity flow waste system to another. This concrete structure is simple to install and use and many of the problems associated with conventional pumping stations are alleviated. The structure is comprised of several parts that can be made pre-assembled at the factory or assembled in the field prior to installation. By being a unitary structure this pumping station is resistant to movements within the earth and therefore less likely to incur line breaks.

Abstract: A method for preparing sheets of material from a roll of a dual layered, highly embossed element useful in wrapping floral elements such as flower pots and the like. This material comprises a plastic or sealing layer laminated to an aluminum forming layer. The plastic layer may be embossed prior to lamination or after lamination and may also be colored. The roll of highly embossed material is perforated using small slits across the width thereof at predetermined points along the width. The user separates sheets of material as needed by pulling down and tearing the material along these perforated points.

Abstract: A portable water-containing structure formed from a series of interlocking panel elements that can be interlocked easily without the use of tools. These panels may be used to form such water-containing structures as wading or swimming pools and may also be used to form an ice rink, spa, fish pond, flowerbox, window box and may other elements. The structures so formed are easy to assemble and disassemble, are strong and utile and can be formed in situ at any desired location.

Abstract: A tube-shaped element that can be inserted within the hollow barrel portion of an aluminum softball bat will provide damping and spring characteristics to the softball bat with improved life. This tube-shaped element is made from heat-treated metals and formed with a top and bottom diameter substantially equivalent to the internal diameter of the softball bat and with a central portion somewhat larger in diameter. A series of holes is drilled along the periphery of the top and bottom ends and then a series of slits is cut longitudinally along the length of the middle portion, each slit travelling from a hole in the top end to a similar hole in the bottom end. These slits permit the element to be compressed so as to fit within the hollow-hitting portion of the softball bat. A plastic coating may be placed on the tube-shaped element or a foam may be foamed within the hollow portion in order to deaden the sounds.

Abstract: A lighted messaging system that is attachable to a vehicular trailer hitching assembly and can provide suitable protection for the open hitch after the ball is removed. This system utilizes all of the various components of a conventional trailer hitch after the ball joint element is removed therefrom and serves not only to provide an attractive and useful means of communication or advertisement and the like, but also to cover up exposed parts of the trailer hitch after the ball joint element is actually removed. Trailer hitches that use the so-called "draw-tight" system are preferred. Messages in the form of writing or drawings and can encompass any desired communication. Since the messaging system employs a light system, they can be illuminated for better visibility during all light conditions.

Abstract: A holographic image that has been transferred from a conventional polymeric support to a wrapping paper element is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on a wrapping paper element, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used as a wrapping element for a host of applications such as in wrapping of gifts and in papers used for advertising and the like. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now.

Abstract: A novel wrapping element comprising at least two layers in intimate contact is described. This element has a sealing layer which is applied to the element to be wrapped and a forming layer which is holographically enhanced on the outside. The holographic enhancement adds interest and beauty to the element to be wrapped which may include flower and floral arrangements, flower pots, and gifts, among others. Since the sealing layer will hold in any moisture or other material which may leak therefrom and since the forming layer permits the forming of the wrapping element about the element to be wrapped, there is great utility within this use.

Abstract: An improved process for the transfer of a holographic image from a conventional polymeric support to a tissue paper substrate at reduced temperatures is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on tissue paper substrate, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used within the paper industry for a host of processes such as in the wrapping of candies, gums, gifts and the like. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now. The holographic image is improved over that transferred at a somewhat higher temperature range.

Abstract: A novel and highly useful fire resistant solution for application to the surfaces of cellulosic and building materials is described. This solution is easy to prepare and apply and is made from environmentally safe elements. When applied to the surface of these materials and dried, the surface is highly resistant to fire. Buildings made which incorporate products thus coated will survive a fire much longer giving any occupants time to egress therefrom. Additionally, the surfaces of materials that contain this novel and proprietary coating solution will have excellent white color surfaces that can be washed over and over again without substantial loss in fire resistance.

Abstract: A modular paint brush which comprises two or more brush units which are comprised of a upper section and a bottom brush section, each upper section having a top, a front, a back parallel to said front and two parallel sides with dovetail connections attached thereto. Each brush unit is matably connected to another using a series of tapered dovetail connections which insures complete contact and fit of one unit to the next. This complete contact of brush unit to brush unit insures that paint can be applied evenly and over the desired surface without streaking, for example. A handle is connected to one of the tops of one of the brush units proximate to the center of the modular paint brush.

Abstract: An improved holographic image that has been transferred from a conventional polymeric support to a tissue paper substrate at reduced temperatures is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on tissue paper substrate, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used within the paper industry for a host of processes such as in the wrapping of candies, gums, gifts and the like. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now. The holographic image is improved over that transferred at a somewhat higher temperature range.

Abstract: A movable storage organizer that can be stored at an elevated level and then easily moved to a lower, using level is described. This organizer, which may be a set of drawers for containing storage items, or may be a clothes hanging facility, is contained within a set of rails that are mounted within a frame connected to the storage position. An articulatable moving means is mounted to the frame and the rails permitting the lowering of the organizer. A spring arrangement attached to said articulatable moving means and the frame assists in the easy return of the organizer from the user level back to the higher, storage level. In yet other embodiments, a plurality of storage units may be connectably mated within a closed space such as a closet, for example.

Abstract: A process for transferring a holographic image from a conventional polymeric support to a foil support is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on a foil support, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used as a wrapping element for a host of applications such as in the candy and gum industry; wrapping foils; etc. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now.

Abstract: A process for transferring a holographic image from a conventional polymeric support to a paper tissue support is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on a paper tissue support, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used as a wrapping element for a host of applications such as in the candy and gum industry; wrapping paper tissue; etc. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now.

Abstract: An improved mixer for cementitious materials is described. This mixer is mobile and carried to the desired site and comprises a series of tanks and bins for containing the material to be mixed. The device is particularly useful in mixing hazardous wastes (e.g. low level radioactive soils, for example) within cementitious material along with sealants and chemicals designed to encapsulate the hazardous wastes therein. In order to thoroughly mix, and thus contain the hazardous wastes, the residence time within the mixing means must be between 4 and 45 seconds. This residence time may be achieved by keeping the mixing means within certain parameters of angles, relative to the ground, speed of mixing and length of mixing. By carefully controlling these variables, it is possible not only to achieve thorough mixing and encapsulation of the hazardous waste and to make a mobile mixing device that is extremely useful within the metes and bounds of the invention.