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 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. A pair of offset openings extend from the upper portion of the cylinder along each side of a vertical plane extending from the axis. The offset openings communicate with the cylinder to intermittently provide inter-chamber communication at each said offset opening.

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 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 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 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: An improved universal joint device for socket wrenches. The improved device is constructed with non-slip spring retaining surfaces on the handle and socket portions of the device for receiving the ends of a coil spring which can maintain the universal joint in alignment during both tension and compression. The device is otherwise free of grooves or apertures for mounting the spring to the handle and socket portions.

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.

Abstract: A partially submergible, covered trailer for launching and landing watercraft from the sides or the rear of the covered trailer. The covered trailer includes a lower shell and an upper shell formed to mate with one another. The lower and upper shells define an interior for receiving and retaining personal watercraft. The upper shell is permitted to move between an elevated position and a lowered position relative to the lower shell. While the upper shell is in the elevated position, access is provided to the interior of the covered trailer from the rear and sides of the covered trailer.

Abstract: A lock assembly having a latch member that is held in position against a mounting plate by tabs extending from the mounting plate without requiring a bolt, thus allowing a bolt having a desired one of many different head patterns to be installed in the lock assembly at a later time. The mounting plate has at least two upwardly-extending tabs for connecting the latch member to the mounting member without the bolt, which can be inserted through aligned apertures in the mounting plate and latch member at a later time. Preferably, each tab has a first portion that extends upwardly a certain distance from the mounting plate, and a second portion that extends from the vertical portion. Preferably, the second portions of the tabs extend in opposite directions. A back portion of the latch member is placed on the mounting plate such that a first tab extends through an aperture in the back portion of the latch member and such that a second tab is located adjacent to a notch in the back portion of the latch member.

Abstract: A portable golf club cleaning device for cleaning the head of a golf club suitable for carrying and storing with a golf bag. The cleaning device includes a collapsible container for holding a cleaning liquid. A plurality of brushes extend from a housing surrounding the opening of the collapsible container. Once the cleaning liquid is removed from the collapsible container, the golf club cleaning device may be stored in a minimum of space.

Abstract: An improved universal joint device for socket wrenches. The improved device is constructed with exposed friction bearing surface portions on the handle and socket portions of the device for receiving the ends of a coil spring which maintains the universal joint in alignment during both tension and compression. The friction bearing surface portions are preferably knurled teeth positioned on the periphery of the handle and socket sections. The device is otherwise free of grooves or apertures for mounting the spring to the handle and socket portions.

Abstract: A marking syringe which allows an individual using the syringe to inject a fluid such as a vaccine into an animal and, at the same time, mark the location of the injection on the animal. More specifically, the marking syringe includes a vaccine syringe and an ink dispenser connected to a handle. Activation of the handle simultaneously activates the vaccine syringe and the ink dispenser. The vaccine syringe is connected to a source of vaccine and a source of ink is provided. After connection of the vaccine and ink sources, the syringe needle is inserted into the animal and a syringe handle is actuated. As the handle is actuated, a vaccine syringe and an ink dispenser both discharge their contents. The position of the ink dispenser relative to the vaccine syringe is such that the discharged ink marks the animal in the approximate location of the vaccine injection.

Abstract: A decking clamp for use in an underhung roof system. The clamp includes a housing having a cavity. The cavity is offset in the housing to define an opening into the cavity. The housing includes a fastening retention channel which communicated with the opening into the cavity of the clamp. A removable thread rests within the channel. The channel and removable thread are configured for receiving a fastener. The opening leading to the cavity may be narrowed with the fastener when the fastener is received in the removable thread and channel. The housing itself is free of threading and the removable thread may be removed from the housing and replaced with another removable thread.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring and plumbing. The apparatus contains a slide element slidably mounted to a body element. The body element is fixed to a base element. The slide element defines a viewing channel for viewing a side level fixed to the body element. The slide element has a pair of longitudinal trapezoidal rails fixed to the back of the slide element and running its length. The body element has a pair of longitudinal trapezoidal channels along the front of the body element. The channels within the body element receive the rails of the slide element to slidably fix the slide element to the body element. The slide element may be moved along the body element to a set position, the apparatus aligned, and the slide element locked into place for measuring or plumbing.

Abstract: A service entrance unit includes a generator connection space to allow an alternate power source, such as a generator, to be connected to a load line within the unit. The unit includes a body and a cover to enclose the interior of the unit. The interior of the unit includes a faceplate which has a receptacle that receives utility power, and a load is connected to utility power by a load plug mated with the faceplate receptacle. The faceplate does not extend the full height of the body, thereby leaving a generator connection space in the interior. When utility power is interrupted, the load plug is disconnected from the faceplate receptacle and a generator is connected to the load by connecting a generator cord receptacle to the load plug. This connection is positioned in the generator connection space, the generator power cord extends from cutouts in the unit, and the cover of the unit is closed to secure the connection.

Abstract: An environmentally non-intrusive multiple turbine unit for adjustable deployment in water. The turbines are captured in a shroud having an integrally formed augmentor ring and ballasting member to improve efficiency. The multiple turbine arrangement effectively counteracts the rotational counter-torque of individual turbines, thereby enabling stable deployment of the unit without requiring rigid stabilizing structures.