Abstract: A composite fabric comprises perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam that is mechanically attached to two opposing facing layers, at least one of which outer facing layers is a non-woven material. The mechanical attachment of the perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam layer to the outer facing layers may be through stitching or quilting; through adhesive; or through thermal bonding. The composite fabric provides a textile with exceptional buoyancy, cold-resistant and water-resistant properties and which can be easily handled by conventional textile manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A composite fabric comprises perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam that is mechanically attached to two opposing facing layers, at least one of which outer facing layers is a non-woven material. The mechanical attachment of the perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam layer to the outer facing layers may be through stitching or quilting; through adhesive; or through thermal bonding. The composite fabric provides a textile with exceptional buoyancy, cold-resistant and water-resistant properties and which can be easily handled by conventional textile manufacturing processes.

Abstract: An exercising device includes a handle, at least one support member secured on the handle, at least one rotation wheel rotatably mounted on the handle, and at least one elastic cord mounted between the at least one support member and the at least one rotation wheel. Preferably, the exercising device comprises two support members, a rotation wheel and a plurality of elastic cords. Thus, the elastic cords are mounted between the rotation wheel and the support members to provide a buffering effect to decelerate the forward movement of the rotation wheel and to provide a pulling force to accelerate the backward movement of the rotation wheel so as to balance the forward and backward movement of the rotation wheel and to prevent the user from being strained or hurt during the reciprocal movement of the rotation wheel.

Abstract: An adjustable fin apparatus adjustable between a first expanded position including a pair of inner elongated blades 12 and a pair of outer elongated blades 14; the blades 12, 14 are mounted to a blade housing portion 16 comprising an upper housing element 18 and a lower housing element 20; the lower blade housing element 20 comprises an elongate shape having a slot 22 formed therein along a portion of the length of the lower blade housing element 20; the inner elongated blades 12 comprise an inner edge 26 and an outer edge 28 and a bore 30 is located at an end thereof; an outer elongated blade 14 defines an inner edge 32 and an outer edge 34; and the upper blade housing element 18 comprises an elongate shape generally corresponding to the elongate shape of the lower blade housing element 20.

Abstract: A dual temperature mold assembly for maintaining a mold cavity used in a cast on strap process at two different temperatures facilitates the removal of the solidified strap after the molten metal is solidified. The mold assembly includes a mold cavity having walls attached to different mold assembly segments that are heated or cooled by thermal energy input and coolant processes which can maintain the mold cavities at different temperatures, so that molten metal around the battery plate lugs in a mold cavity segment is solidified while the sides of the mold cavity are exposed to at least one adjacent heated segment to provide thermal energy thereinto, resulting in a reduction of the amount of molten metal necessary for a cast on strap, and reducing the amount of thermal energy input into the process for manufacturing the straps.

Abstract: A dual temperature mold assembly for maintaining a mold cavity used in a cast on strap process at two different temperatures facilitates the removal of the solidified strap after the molten metal is solidified. The mold assembly includes a mold cavity having walls attached to different mold assembly segments that are heated or cooled by thermal energy input and coolant processes which can maintain the mold cavities at different temperatures, so that molten metal around the battery plate lugs in a mold cavity segment is solidified while the sides of the mold cavity are exposed to at least one adjacent heated segment to provide thermal energy thereinto, resulting in a reduction of the amount of molten metal necessary for a cast on strap, and reducing the amount of thermal energy input into the process for manufacturing the straps.

Abstract: A system and method for a motorcycle to automatically variably adjust the wheelbase length including a rear swing arm having a length and a rear wheel attached thereto, a prime mover that generates a motive force for selectably extending or retracting the length of the swing arm to extend or retract the rear wheel, and means for lengthening or retracting a motorcycle driveline providing power to the rear wheels.

Abstract: A dual temperature mold assembly for maintaining a mold cavity used in a cast on strap process at two different temperatures facilitates the removal of the solidified strap after the molten metal is solidified. The mold assembly includes a mold cavity having walls attached to different mold assembly segments that are heated or cooled by thermal energy input and coolant processes which can maintain the mold cavities at different temperatures, so that molten metal around the battery plate lugs in a mold cavity segment is solidified while the sides of the mold cavity are exposed to at least one adjacent heated segment to provide thermal energy thereinto, resulting in a reduction of the amount of molten metal necessary for a cast on strap, and reducing the amount of thermal energy input into the process for manufacturing the straps.

Abstract: An adjustable fin apparatus includes an elongated blade portion and elongated first and second frame members adapted for pivotal connection to the blade. An adjustment system for the first and second frame members rotates the pivotal connection of the frame members with respect to the blade. A thin web of a flexible polymeric material extends between the first frame member and the blade portion and between the second frame member and the blade portion.

Abstract: A composite fabric comprises perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam that is mechanically attached to two opposing facing layers, at least one of which outer facing layers is a non-woven material. The mechanical attachment of the perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam layer to the outer facing layers may be through stitching or quilting; through adhesive; or through thermal bonding. The composite fabric provides a textile with exceptional buoyancy, cold-resistant and water-resistant properties and which can be easily handled by conventional textile manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A garment includes a jacket portion and a bag portion. The jacket portion having a back side which includes an outer shell and an inner shell. A pocket is defined between a portion of the outer shell and the inner shell. The inner shell defines an orifice which provides access to the pocket. A fastener associated with the orifice is configured for selectively opening and closing the orifice. The bag portion is integral with the jacket portion, and is disposed within the pocket. The bag portion has flexible sides which define a bag opening. A fastener is associated with the bag opening and is configured for selectively providing access to an interior of the bag portion. The bag portion has a volume sufficient to store at least the jacket portion. The bag portion is configured to be removed from the pocket and turned inside out. The bag portion receives the jacket portion therein, thereby forming a duffel bag.

Abstract: A series of holes spaced along the length of a running web is sensed optically and corresponding pulses are counted in a first counter to measure a standard length of the web. Simultaneously a running web length measurement is performed by an encoder wheel, which supplies encoder pulses to a second counter that counts down from a preselected number. When the count in the first counter reaches a selected value, the count in the second counter represents deviation of a measured "board length" from the standard, which is displayed digitally. In the event a pulse corresponding to a hole is not produced when it should be, a hole simulation pulse is generated to compensate for the missing pulse.

Abstract: A series of holes spaced along the length of a web is sensed optically and corresponding pulses are counted in a first counter. Simultaneously a running web length measurement is performed by an encoder wheel, which supplies encoder pulses to a second counter that counts down from a preselected number. When the count in the first counter reaches a selected value, the count in the second counter represents deviation of a measured "board length" from a standard, which is displayed digitally. A display indicates whether the deviation from the standard is inside or outside of a selected range and, if outside, indicates whether the measured web length is shorter or longer than a standard length. Hole simulation pulses are generated to compensate for missing hole pulses, and data readout is inhibited if the final count in the first counter is produced by a hole simulation pulse. A strobe inhibit circuit avoids errors when a strobe light is used to inspect the web.