Abstract: A leak detection and reporting system for detecting and reporting different types of leaks. Different alarms are activated in response to different types of leaks. The present invention includes a timing module and a water flow sensor. The timing module measures a standard fill time required to properly fill a reservoir. A lower time threshold and an upper time threshold are then calculated based upon the standard fill time. A first alarm may be activated if a subsequent fill time is below the lower time threshold to identify a small leak. Also, a second alarm may be activated if a subsequent fill time is above the upper time threshold to identify a larger leak.

Abstract: An improved rotary air lock feeder. The improved device includes a cylinder having a central axis. A plurality of vanes extending radially outward to rotate in the cylinder about the axis. A hopper communicates with the cylinder through an inlet located in an upper portion of the cylinder. The present invention permits flow of material from the hopper to the cylinder without the use of a worm conveyor positioned in the bottom of the hopper. An offset opening extends from the upper portion of the cylinder along a side of a vertical plane extending from the axis. The offset opening communicates with the cylinder to intermittently provide inter-chamber communication at the offset opening.

Abstract: A vascular filtration device for long-term use to filter a bodily fluid in situ is provided. The vascular filtration device includes a channel for being inserted in-line into a bodily fluid transport passageway and allowing the passage of a quantity of bodily fluid therethrough. A filter is disposed within the channel for removing clots or debris from said quantity of bodily fluid and a sensor is provide for sensing the accumulation of clots and debris on said filter. When clots are detected, the sensor may signal medical professionals that clot removal is necessary, or may automatically trigger the injection of an anticoagulant to dissolve the clots.

Abstract: An all wheel steer variable load carrying tractor vehicle which is particularly suited for towing crop input implements, the front section of which comprises a cab and engine the back section of which comprises several storage containers for carrying bulk crop inputs. The storage containers are releasably attached to the vehicle and can be changed based on the type of crop inputs applied and any implements towed by the vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with low impact tracks to increase maneuverability. The vehicle may also be equipped with a combination of high flotation tires or tracks to minimize soil compaction. A delivery system in combination with a control system coordinates the movement of the crop inputs from the vehicle to places located off the vehicle.

Abstract: A calendar and method for providing personalized messages based on color preferences. The calendar includes a plurality of color representations configured to permit the selection of at least one favorite color representation and at least one least favorite color representation. Each color representation is associated with a different period of time on the calendar. A message is provided which is varied with each period of time and is determined based upon whether the color representation associated with the current period of time corresponds with the favorite and least favorite color representations.

Abstract: An orientationally adjustable marking syringe provides automatic loading of medicine from a medicine source to the syringe. Actuation of the handles of the syringe simultaneously discharges or injects the contents of the syringe and a marking substance such as ink contained in an ink dispenser integrally attached to the marking syringe by a pivoting ink carriage. The pivoting ink carriage can be pivoted about the syringe to better accommodate the ergonomic desires of the user and the objectives of the injection.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically controlling the quantitative delivery of, and then recording the occurrence of the administration of medicines to animals is disclosed and claimed. An intelligent syringe receives and automatically implements an instruction relating to a preferred quantity of medicine to be delivered to a specific animal, based on the measured weight of the animal. Upon actuation of the intelligent syringe, a first signal containing information relating to the actuation of the intelligent syringe, and the resulting injection of the animal is transmitted to a data repository. An EID is attached to the animal to provide a tamper-resistant electronic identification of the animal, and a receiver is utilized for receiving the first signal from the intelligent syringe and the electronic identification of the animal. Thereafter, a computer database maintains the information contained in the first signal for selective access and analysis.

Abstract: A protective leg guard having a removable insert for orienting the leg guard on a leg. The protective leg guard includes a protective knee portion having an inner surface generally contoured to substantially overlay the knee. A removable insert is adapted to fit between the knee portion of the leg guard and the knee when the leg guard is worn. The removable insert may be placed in a plurality positions on the inner surface of the knee portion and cooperates with the knee to maintain the leg guard in alignment on the front of the leg.

Abstract: A tamper-proof electronic animal identification tag comprising an antenna card carrying an antenna and a stud carrying a data transmission chip is disclosed. The stud is unidirectionally flexible, and can only be inserted into the antenna card one time and in one direction. Insertion of the stud into the antenna card creates an electrical contact between the data transmission chip and the antenna, extending the communicative range of the data transmission chip.

Abstract: An outboard trolling motor operable to turn a propeller for direction control and raise and lower the propeller relative to the waterline. The present invention includes an elongated member for carrying the propeller. Upper and lower planer members are pivotally connected to one another. The upper member is adapted to pivot between raised and lowered positions relative to the lower member and the elongated member is coupled to the distal end of the upper member. A driver rotates the elongated member relative to the upper and lower members and another driver raises and lowers the upper member into raised and lowered positions, respectively. The propeller is adapted to be positioned below the waterline when the upper member is in the lowered position and above the waterline when the upper member is in the raised position.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for producing cigarette packs (10) which are provided with a band (13) which butts against the outside of the packs and is fastened by glue. The band (13), which is positioned on the cigarette pack (10) and glued, is pressed onto the cigarette pack (10) by a pressure-exerting subassembly (26), heat being transmitted by a heated pressure-exerting member (29) for the purpose of setting the glue.

Abstract: A syringe has a sensor for sensing physical contact between a syringe needle and the syringe. As the sensor detects that a syringe needle has just been installed into the syringe, a counter is set to “zero”, indicating the number of injections given with the installed needle. The counter automatically and cumulatively counts each injection given to the animal during a period of continuous physical contact between the syringe and the syringe needle. When the number of cumulatively counted injections equals a predetermined maximum number of injections, a syringe needle change warning mechanism delivers a needle change warning to the operator of the syringe.

Abstract: A bi-directional hydroturbine assembly for tidal deployment. A hydroturbine is carried by a cylindrical shroud. Rotation of the hydroturbine blades by tidal currents drives rotation of the shaft, thereby converting kinetic energy into electrical energy. Stabilizer fins extend radially outwardly from the shroud along substantially the entire length of the shroud. Each comer of each stabilizer fin carries a pivot point for connection of pivoting deflectors between adjacent pivot points of adjacent stabilizer fins at the same end of the shroud. Pivoting deflectors are positioned between pivot points about the periphery of each end of the shroud and are biased such that tidal current flow in a first direction urges pivoting deflectors at the first end of the shroud into a non-deflective position, while urging pivoting deflectors at the second end of the shroud into a deflective position, and vice versa for tidal current flow in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic recordation of information relating to administration of medicines to animals are accomplished by a transmitting syringe simultaneously injecting and marking an animal while transmitting, responsive to actuation of the transmitting syringe, a first signal containing information relating to the actuation of the transmitting syringe and the resulting injection of the animal. An electronic identification device (EID) such as a bolus, ear tag or subcutaneous implant is attached to the animal and provides a unique electronic identification of the animal. A receiver receives both the first signal from the transmitting syringe and the electronic identification of the animal, as provided by the EID. Information contained in the respective signals is maintained in a computer database for review and analysis.

Abstract: A personalized locking mechanism for firearms. The locking mechanism of the present invention comprises an axial opening in an end of a safety cam of a firearm. The safety cam is rotated relative to a slide of a firearm to place the firearm in the safe and firing positions. A key-operable lock cylinder is received in the axial opening. A pair of holes is placed through the exterior surface of the slide and through the exterior surface of the safety cam. When the safety cam is rotated into the safe position, the pair of holes in the safety cam and the pair of holes in the slide correspond. In the safe position, a portion of each of a pair of lock pins may be received in each of the holes in the slide and in the safety cam to define a locked condition. A personalized key engages the lock cylinder to remove the lock pins from the holes in the slide to then define an unlocked condition. In the unlocked condition, the safety cam is permitted to rotate between the safe and firing positions.