Abstract: A closure device with interlocking fastening strips and a slider which establishes a leak proof seal. The closure device comprises first and second interlocking fastening strips arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length and a slider with a separator finger which slidably engages said first and second fastening strips. The first fastening strip includes a first closure element and the second fastening strip includes a second closure element. The slider facilitates the occlusion of the closure elements when moved towards a first end of the fastening strips. The separator finger extends into the closure elements without extending completely through the closure elements. The portion of the closure elements below the separator finger are occluded when the slider is at the first end of the fastening strips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a projection system especially intended for projecting three-dimensional representations on a viewing device (8, 12), where the representations submitted to the watcher's eye are put in relation with the respective point where the watcher stands (6,7), to whom sensors are allocated for locating his or her relative position, so that he or she sees on the viewing device an image virtually represented in space in relation to his or her position. In order to allow for the various three-dimensional representations to be viewed by many watchers on the same viewing device, the system projects several image representations simultaneously, each corresponding to the watcher's relative position. Each watcher is allocated image separating apparatus which enable his or her access to image representations corresponding to the place where he or she stands.

Abstract: A spill resistant insect bait station having a continuous outer wall leading from the base or bottom surface up to an upper annular surface having a central axial recessed opening therein leading down to a bait source contained in the interior of the station, the interior of the station having an inverted conical concave part shape, so as to provide for flooding or concentration of the bait to the lowest point of the cone or concave part which communicates in close proximity with an opening in the bottom of the central axial recessed opening in which the insect can climb the outer wall to enter the station to retrieve the bait and then exit the station carrying bait back to the insect habitat.

Abstract: A system of networked terminal apparatus for creating a three dimensional animated work environment wherein terminal users of various levels of immersion are depicted as avatars in the virtual work environment and wherein actions and information of the terminal users is input into the virtual work environment through their corresponding avatars in order to perform complimentary, independent and cooperative tasks in parallel to create simultaneous sets of solutions to problems relating to command, control, communications, cognition and intelligence. In a preferred embodiment, the virtual work environment emulates an actual military command post, with all of the instruments and familiar surroundings emulated in function if not in form. The terminal users of the environment (i.e., the commanders and staff) immerse in this environment via virtual reality displays (audio and video) and inputs (microphone, body encoders and pointing devices) connected to individual personal computers.

Abstract: A machine and method for the manufacture of a continuous production of pneumatically filled packaging pillows for use as void fill packaging for the safe shipping of articles. A strip of flattened preformed film material with a repeated sealing pattern is advanced along a path through the machine and include a common inflation channel that is guided onto a longitudinally extending inflation tube at a first station. The inflation tube has an orifice through which pressurized air is expressed in controlled fashion to inflate pillow chambers that emanate off the common inflation channel of the film material. The film material is advanced to a second station where continuous longitudinally extending heat seals are formed in the film material in a manner to trap and confine a quantity of air inside the inflated pillow chambers. The film material is then advance to a third station where the common inflation channel is slit open in order to release the film material from the inflation tube of the machine.

Abstract: A mission configurable modular satellite bus structure composed of several scalable modules, including a propulsion module and one or more stackable space modules, each using standard subsystems or components with common structures and/or interfaces, that can be processed in parallel to minimize nonrecurring and recurring costs. Each stackable space module includes a generally cylindrical central hub having a plurality of radial rib panels extending outwardly therefrom to form a plurality of bays for containing subsystem equipment. The hub includes a hollow center sized to receive the propulsion module as a fully assembled unit. The radial rib panels carry the primary structural load of the spacecraft. Also provided are removable side access panels that form enclosures for the bays. The side access panels include equipment mounts along an inside surface for mounting the subsystem components and radiators along an outside surface to provide thermal cooling for the mounted subsystem equipment.

Abstract: The plastic container includes a container top and a container bottom. The container utilizes a cut-back closure device which maintains the container top in a secure position relative to the container bottom and also forms a nearly leak proof seal. The container top includes gripping tabs which facilitate the separation of the container top from the container bottom and permit container venting. The plastic container is suited for microwave cooking, top-shelf dishwashing and freezer use.

Abstract: A closure bag having a bag body with internal tack surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus for backlighting a stained glass ornament, on a Christmas tree, or the like, is disclosed. A platform is provided with a slotted or "keyhole" opening adapted to slidingly receive the base of a standard Christmas tree light. Attached at one side of the base, and perpendicular thereto, is a focal reflective surface to direct the light of the miniature electric lamp common to such strings of lights toward a decorative light transmissive panel located on the opposite side of the base. In one embodiment described herein, the reflective, or mirror, portion of the apparatus is round or oval: in a second embodiment it is generally rectangular in shape. The slotted opening in the preferred embodiment is of the keyhole type to secure the miniature lamp in the desired position and the device is further equipped with an attachment member to attach the unit to a tree or other object that the user wishes to adorn.

Abstract: A coupler for connecting two axially aligned, rod-like reinforcing members or structural parts and which permits a visual confirmation that successful coupling of the two structural parts has been made. The coupler is fashioned as a sleeve with two opposed open ends, each open end for receivingly engaging a corresponding inserted end of one of the structural parts. The sleeve includes at least one inspection hole or through-hole disposed medial of the sleeve ends. The sleeve further includes a displaceable inspection element disposed inserted within the through-hole and a stop member for limiting the engagement depth of the structural parts within the respective open ends of the sleeve. The inserted structural parts engage the displaceble inspection element and forcibly cause it to displace outwardly of the through-hole and thereby provide a visual confirmation that the two structural parts have been successfully coupled with a desired engagement depth.

Abstract: A patient-user interactive psychotherapy apparatus for use in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing treatment is disclosed. The psychotherapy apparatus includes a pair of visual displays, each for displaying an image having an emotional impact on a particular patient-user. The visual displays are positioned horizontally spaced from one another in the patient-user's field of view. The visual displays are each operable between two operational states including: a first operational state, wherein the image is highly, visually perceptible by the patient-user; and a second operational state, wherein the image is less visually perceptible by the patient-user. A pair of hand held switch inputs for switching between the two operational states of each visual display is also provided. In use, the patient-user alternately actuates the hand held switch inputs which causes the image to be alternately displayed as a highly, visually perceptible image in a back and forth manner on the two visual displays.

Abstract: An end part for a vehicle longitudinal beam consisting of a longitudinal bearer member designed as a hollow section longitudinal beam (1) and an end part (3) which is partially inserted within and secured to one end of the hollow section longitudinal beam. The end part is formed as an extruded hollow section which includes a ring-shaped closed outer wall (5) having at least one integrally formed fastening element for fastening other parts thereto. The outer contour or profile (6) of the end part (3) corresponds to the inner contour or profile (2) of the hollow section longitudinal beam (1) in order to provide a tight interlocking fit between the mutually contacting surfaces of the two parts.

Abstract: One or more panels define a support for an image layer and a relatively dark layer. Holes extend through the panel and the layer. The holes allow viewing through the panels in one direction without seeing the image, yet the image can be viewed by looking at the panel assembly from the opposite direction. Thus, the image is suitable as an advertising medium as applied to the transparent windows of buildings, vehicles and the like. A person sitting in a building or in a vehicle cannot see the image on a window by looking outwardly through the window. Looking in the opposite direction, from outside to inside the vehicle, a person will see the image through the assembly of panels.

Abstract: A mask body of semi-rigid material having a plurality of holes through the body which permit visibility and breathability. The inner surface of the mask body is of a dark color so as not to impair the vision of the wearer. The outer surface of the mask is preferably painted with a desired image or a solid color. The holes can be made in the body before or after the body forming process. The mask can be covered with different materials for different visual and textural effects. For example, the mask could be partially or fully covered with hair, fur, fabric, appendages, paint or other finishes. The mask could be reversible if desired, and it could have a rotatable mask body on the whole head and the head can be rotatable on the head or have spinning effects on the head or other desired effects.