Abstract: A camshaft rearranging device for an internal combustion engine including a crankshaft and a camshaft having a longitudinal axis. The camshaft rearranging device includes first or internal part aligned with the longitudinal axis of the camshaft and jointed to the camshaft for rotating the camshaft; a second or external part aligned with the longitudinal axis of the camshaft and joined to the crankshaft for being rotated by the crankshaft; and a third or intermediate part aligned with the longitudinal axis of the camshaft and joining the first and second parts to one another for rotating the first part when the second part is rotated and for rotating the first part relative to the second part.

Abstract: A fishing line twist removal apparatus for removing accumulated twist from a fishing line while a fishing lure is secured to the fishing line. The lure is placed into a container body having a cavity, and a slitted cap entraps the lure into the container with the fishing line extending through the slit. A plurality of blades extending outward from the container body cause the apparatus to rotate as it is pulled through water. The blades may angle for clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. A blunt nose on the apparatus allows it to skip or skim the surface of the water for reduced rotation, thereby avoiding excessive twist removal and reverse direction overtwist.

Abstract: A calcium salt protective coating formed in situ by combining fatty acids with lime, also the associated method of forming the protective coating in situ. The fatty acids are preferably vegetable fatty acids such as from soapstock byproduct skimmings produced during the manufacture of vegetable oil. Experimental testing has shown that the protective coating is substantially impervious to moisture. The protective coating is a suitable covering for hay bales, silage, coal piles, and road salt piles. Further experimental testing has shown that the present invention is also suited to environmental soil bioremediation (“landfarming”) using microbes, in which the fatty acid ingredient, in addition to being used in formation of a protective coating that inhibits introduction of oxygen into the soil being treated, is also used as a carbon source for the microbial activity.

Abstract: A duck shooting resort layout having a body of water, a peripheral embankment encircling the water, a duck hunting region within the resort, and duck hunting blinds within the hunting region from which hunters may shoot ducks. The resort includes trained ducks taught to fly only within the hunting region. Multiple embodiments, with islands, piers, or embankment fingers, are described that safely allow a high density of hunters within a given land area. A method of training ducks to fly only within the hunting region is described. A construction method for the resort layout is described that allows a terrain to be sculpted into the structure of the invention at a minimum of cost and movement of dirt. The water depth may increase toward the channel ends for harvesting fish by partial draining, and fish grading screens may be provided at the ends for harvesting fish.

Abstract: A medical implant insertion system comprising a medical implant cartridge including a medical implant, a head having a first end and a second end, and a pin slidably extending through the head, the pin having a first end and a second end, the first end of the pin being located adjacent the first end of the head and being removably attached to the medical implant; the second end of the pin being positioned adjacent the second end of the head; and a medical implant insertion instrument including a handle for removable attachment to the second end of the head of the medical implant cartridge, collet structure for attachment to the second end of the pin of the medical implant cartridge when the handle is attached to the second end of the head of the medical implant cartridge, and actuator structure;for causing the medical implant to detach from the pin of the medical implant cartridge.

Abstract: Picture or Plaque Hanging Aid comprising: a length of stretchable elastic band, a rigid hook fixedly attached to each end of said band, and a bead frictionally mounted to said elastic band so that said bead can be slid to any portion of said band and remain in place when released. A preferred embodiment includes wherein a plurality of beads are frictionally mounted to said elastic band for marking a plurality of anchor placing locations. The user hooks the elastic band to the back of the plaque or picture, slides the ball to the anchor fastening location, places a transferrable mark on the bead with an ink pen so that when the picture or plaque is placed in the desired location on a wall, the mark is transferred to the wall thereby indicating the spot where a picture or plaque hanging anchor is to be fastened to the wall.

Abstract: A clamp device for use with an external skeletal fixator for being coupled to a patient's limb, and strap structure having a first end for being coupled to a patient's extremity and having a second end. The clamp device includes an elongated clamp rod; a first connection structure for adjustably attaching the clamp rod to a fixator rod of the external fixator; and a second connection structure for adjustably attaching the second end of the strap structure to the clamp rod.

Abstract: A single and dual transferable battery-operated ice cream maker to be used in the freezer compartment of any domestic or commercial refrigerator and/or ice chest comprising: product containers into which the ice cream ingredients are placed; a timer-controlled creamer for stirring the ingredients; a motorized lid connected to said creamer; a temperature sensor making contact with said product container; a container housing where said product containers and cooling mechanisms are located; an audible means to indicate completion of process; and a storage lid to cover the product container.

Abstract: A system for and method of mounting a machine to a base. A mounting bolt is provided for extending through the base, the mounting bolt includes a shaft having a first end and a second end, and an enlarged head attached to the second end of the shaft. A grommet having an aperture for receiving the shaft of the mounting bolt and having a groove for receiving the machine is provided. A nut attaches to the shaft of the mounting bolt adjacent the first end thereof to secure the grommet to the mounting bolt.

Abstract: An unloading system for a grain bin. The unloading system includes a sweep conveyor for sweeping grain from the interior of the grain bin to a well in the floor of the grain bin. The sweep conveyor includes an elongated frame, a first sprocket at one end of the frame, a second sprocket at the other end of the frame, an endless chain extending between the first and second sprockets, a plurality of spaced apart paddles attached to the chain, and a motor for causing the chain to rotate whereby the paddles will drag or sweep grain to the well in the floor of the grain bin.

Abstract: A combination hitch for allowing a towed vehicle to be fastened to a tow vehicle. The combination hitch includes a base for being attached to the bed of the tow vehicle, the base including a ball hitch member located substantially over the centerline of the rear axle of the tow vehicle. The combination hitch also includes a superstructure movable between a first position attached to the base and second position attached to the base. The superstructure has a pin box hitch member located substantially directly over the ball hitch member and the centerline of the rear axle of the tow vehicle when the superstructure is in the first position and not located substantially directly over the ball hitch member and the centerline of the rear axle of the tow vehicle when the superstructure is in the second position.

Abstract: A temporary support structure for use in soft and environmentally sensitive areas to construct roads and pads to support heavy equipment and the like on rough and normally impassable terrain. Roads and pads are constructed by interlocking a plurality of mats together to build a road or pad of the desired size. Each mat is comprised of two layers of boards made of a material with a shear stress equal to or greater than that of hardwood lumber. The top layer of boards are superimposed over the bottom layer and fastened by bolts, nails, glue, etc. Forklifts, cranes, etc., are used to handle individual mats and to position the mats and lock them together.