Abstract: A tarp bow storing apparatus for storing a plurality of tarp bows to a flat bed trailer comprising two holding blocks and a pivoting center block, having a plurality of spaced apertures, and mounting arrangement for engaging and secure the first holding block and second holding block, and pivoting center block to underside support beams of the flat bed trailer. Each mounting arrangement includes a pair of bracket members adapted to overlie and be disposed on opposite sides of bottom flanges to the underside support beams in order to attach the blocks. The pivoting center block has a stationary portion and a pivoting portion, each having a stationary edge and a pivoting edge, respectively, to receive and lock said middle sections of each of said tarp bows securely in place within the spaced apertures and align the tarp bows in a stacked fashion.

Abstract: A pop-up greeting card presenting a media item to a recipient, comprising two card panels integrally formed with a pop-up element secured between the card panels, forming a three-dimensional configuration with an elongated slot through which the free end of a presentation support element periscopes when the pop-up greeting card is opened. A media item, such as a CD or mini CD, is inserted in the presentation support element such that the media item protrudes at least partially through the elongated pop-up slot when the front surfaces of the card panels are brought together, and is extended through the pop-up slot by the presentation support element when the recipient opens the greeting card. The media item is presented to a recipient of the pop-up greeting card when the card panels are moved apart, as the greeting card is opened.

Abstract: A method for enhancing or generating a water flow current by the generation of a velocity head differential, to guide fish, including: a venturi eductor to induce higher water pressures; a pump, piping or other motive water source; an adjustable frame to mount the venturi eductor; and a method of using this equipment. Fish may be guided into or away from a waterway area by generating or enhancing a current to guide them. The apparatus may be used as a method to guide fish through low velocity areas of a river, lake, reservoir or other waterway. The apparatus may also be used as a method to create water flow velocities that fish are reluctant to pass through for a barrier or curtain to further guide the fish. The apparatus and method may also be used to transfer temperature-variant water in a waterway.

Abstract: A method and system allowing fish to migrate upstream and downstream, bypassing dams, obstructions, either man-made or natural, safely, freely and in a natural manner. The system consists of a meandering “nature-like” channel constructed of pneumatically placed concrete, shotcrete or gunite that simulates a waterway bed condition. The construction of riffles, ledges, undercut banks and other natural-like features to provide a foundation for the placement of fish habitat, such as gravel beds, boulders, logs, and the like. The placement of sand, gravel, cobbles and such to create and provide an aquatic environment to sustain plant and aquatic life. The introduction of plants and other aquatic life to provide forage, cover and a year around natural-like environment within a river or stream-like migratory bypass channel.