Abstract: The improved system employs a logic unit coupled to the conventional brake switch, the turn signal and a clutch, or, optionally, an emission system low speed switch, and/or one or more safety-affecting parameters, viz., light level or other ambient conditions including fog or precipitation as sensed by applicable switch positions, to control the mode of illumination of the auxiliary light. The auxiliary light has the capability of operating in two illumination modes: steady-state as an extension of the main brake lights or flashing. Flashing of the auxiliary brake light can occur concurrently with or independent of the illumination state of the conventional main brake lights. Concurrent activation of both the brake and clutch or, optionally, the emission system low speed switch sets the flashing mode for the auxiliary high mount light. When one or more safety-affecting parameters are present, depressing only the brake pedal is necessary to set the flashing mode.
Abstract: This invention is directed to the storing of digital information. This storage system comprises a number of layers of transparent or translucent material. In each layer there is a chemical or chemicals subject to change by being contacted with different electromagnetic wave lengths. For example, if there be eight layers then the chemical or chemicals in any layer is subject to be changed by an electromagnetic radiation of a wave length different than for any of the other seven layers. In this manner, with eight layers it is possible to have an eight bit byte. Actually, under premutations and combinations it is possible to have as many as eight bit bytes from the eight layers. It is conceivable that there may be more than eight layers such as sixteen layers of thirty-two layers. There is the possibility of storing large amounts of information in a small volume.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 1, 1989
Date of Patent:
March 24, 1992
Assignee:
Thomas W. Secrest
Inventors:
Robert E. Pearson, Richard Schurman, John Schurman, Steve Reiter, Rick Clark
Abstract: This invention is directed to a vest and backpack combination which can be adjusted to fit people of different sizes and configurations. In fact, the combination can be adjusted so that a person wearing the combination need not have anything between the persons's body and the combination or the person wearing the combination can have a jacket or a mackenole or a shirt between the wearer and the combination. This combination is useful for hunters, fisherman, backpacker and military personnel for carrying equipment such as fish hooks, food, dry clothes such as socks, and ammunition.
Abstract: This invention is directed to a mechanical means for moving a member such as a gate. The mechanical means comprises a screw which can be extended and can be retracted for moving and for rotating the member. There is a power means for rotating the screw and a control for the power means.
Abstract: This invention is directed to ventilators for a roof. In fact, there is disclosed two ventilators, an eave ventilator and a ridge ventilator. Each of the ventilators can be of unitary construction and formed from plastic. The ventilators allow air circulation in the attic of a building or a house so as to maintain cool air in the attic. The result is an increase in the longevity of the structure of the house.
Abstract: A compound hand tool used in holding a thermostatic expansion valve in a refrigeration unit. The tool comprising an enlarged circular end with an opening extending there through and a finger-like second end opposite the first end. The tool is used to hold the valve in place while an operation is performed upon it.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 7, 1986
Date of Patent:
January 23, 1990
Inventors:
Albert J. Therkildsen, Ronald A. Kvinge
Abstract: This invention is a toy comprising a soft and flexible ball and a handle in the configuration of a loop. The loop is soft and flexible. The loop is constructed in a manner so that the ends fold back in a first keeper adjacent a second keeper. The ends of the loop and the keepers are embedded in a recess in the ball and the loop is forced through the ball. A person can play with the ball and be hit by the ball and loop and not be hurt because of the soft and flexible material of construction.
Abstract: This invention comprises an apparatus used by an anesthesiologist in anesthetizing a patient. The apparatus comprises oral airways, oral masks and a face mask and combinations of these. There is disclosed some of the development of apparatus in anesthesiology and there is disclosed some of the object and advantages of the invention. With this apparatus it is possible to have fiberoptic respiratory tract examination and tracheal intubation.
Abstract: This invention is directed to the separation of electromagnetic radiation into a, plurality, of selective wave length bands or colors. The term color separation, broadly applied, is meant to be the separation of primary and secondary or complementary wave lengths or colors for the purpose of geometric imaging. Such color separation is achieved, substantially, instantaneously, without the loss of wave length energy or color intensity by a novel means of reflection, transmission and color filtration. The separated colors or selective wave length bands can be, substantially, instantaneously, recreated as a geometric image or can be recorded for later recreation as a geometric image such as by photographic or movie films or by tapes; lithographic plated or engravings. Also, the separated colors or selective wave length bands can be used in making printing plates, directly, without using film.
Abstract: A projector for projecting a tennis ball through the air. The projector has a housing containing a loading opening and two spaced recesses. A wheel with a roughened periphery is rotatably mounted in each recess. At least one of the wheels is motor-driven. The wheels are spaced from one another sufficiently that a tennis ball directed between them will be gripped and ejected from the housing toward a tennis player. The distance between the two wheels may be adjusted. A backstop is provided to stop a tennis ball driven by the tennis player. The backstop directs the stopped ball to the loading opening of the projector for reprojection to the player.
Abstract: This invention is directed to a cleaning agent which can be used for cleaning dishes, tableware such as knives, forks and spoons and the like, and also glassware in an automatic dishwashing machine or by hand and manually in an aqueous solution. Also, this cleaning agent can be used for cleaning cloth, fabric and clothes in an automatic washing machine or by hand or manually in an aqueous solution. The cleaning agent is free of phosphorous and a phosphorous compound. The cleaning agent comprising a complex of sodium and dextrin, sodium chloride, sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide. The components are mixed in a concrete mixer or a ball mill to pass through a 40 mesh screen, and, preferably, not pass through a 60 mesh screen. There is sodium hydroxide and there is dextrin. The sodium hydroxide and the dextrin react to form a complex of sodium and dextrin. Also, the cleaning agent can comprise a surfactant and a anti-pollution agent.
Abstract: This invention is directed to the separation of electromagnetic radiation into a, plurality, of selective wave length bands or colors. The term color separation, broadly applied, is meant to be the separation of primary and secondary or complementary wave lengths or colors for the purpose of geometric imaging. Such color separation is achieved, substantially, instantaneously, without the loss of wave length energy or color intensity by a novel means of reflection, transmission and color filtration. The separated colors or selective wave length bands can be, substantially, instantaneously, recreated as a geometric image or can be recorded for later recreation as a geometric image such as by photographic or movie films or by tapes; lithographic plated or engravings. Also, the separated colors or selective wave length bands can be used in making printing plates, directly, without using film.
Abstract: This invention is for a remotely controlled release hook. The operator of the release hook is at a safe distance away from the release hook and therefore away from a dangerous and hazardous area. The operator need not travel, in hazardous conditions, to the release hook to operate the release hook. Also, the operator need not be near the release hook to release the hook and therefore is away from a dangerous area or position. The release hook is radio controlled and comprises a transmitter and a receiver.