Abstract: A trolling lure includes multiple spoons or spinners attached in series along a flexible cable leader. The spoons or spinners may be of the same size or of different sizes, and the leader also includes several series of plastic or glass beads along the leader to provide color. Some of the beads may also serve as bearings for the rotational action of the spoons or spinners. Spacing of the spoons or spinners, beads, and other components is achieved by crimping or swaging sleeves onto the multiple strand cable leader at various points. The spoons or spinners are preferably of aluminum, to provide relatively light weight for slower trolling speeds, and are preferably provided with a somewhat porous surface by weathering, knurling, or abrading the surface. The porosity thus achieved provides a more realistic and less reflective surface, and further provides better retention of a fish attracting scent thereon.

Abstract: A single-post, height-adjustable and removable armrest apparatus (30) for a wheelchair having wheelchair frame (21). The armrest apparatus includes a base (31) formed for mounting to the wheelchair frame and an arm support assembly (32) having a height-adjustable armrest post (33). Interdisposed between the base and the support assembly is an elongated mounting assembly (34). A locking mechanism (37) is movably mounted to a mounting end (35) of the mounting assembly between a locked condition and a unlocked condition. In the locked condition, the mounting end is locked to the base member, while in the unlocked condition, the mounting end is released from the base. A securing mechanism (40) is movably mounted to an engaging end (36) of the mounting assembly between a secured condition and an unsecured condition. In the secured condition, the armrest post is locked to the mounting assembly, while in the unsecured condition, height adjusting movement of the armrest post is permitted relative to the engaging end.

Abstract: Fishing trawl device comprised of an outer net and inner net of differing mesh sizes that excludes undesirable objects and organisms incidental to trawling. The device consists of an outer net of net mesh size as may be necessary or legally prescribed to contain a particular species and an inner net of larger net mesh size relative to the netting comprising the outer net, as may be necessary or legally prescribed to filter and exclude objects or organisms. The outer and inner nets are joined at the forward extremity of the device and are connected at the aft end of the inner net to an opening in the body portion of the outer net by an inner tubular section of fabric or netting. The inner tubular section of fabric or netting prevents escape of the target species by protecting the opening in the body portion of the outer net, while facilitating the exclusion of objects or organisms.

Abstract: A fishing pole support for securement to a chair leg member is arranged such that the support includes an elongate body, having a body leg oriented at an acute angle relative to the body to support a fishing pole thereon. The body is arranged to include an arcuate flange arranged for reception within a receiving cup cavity permitting ease of assemblage of the shaft body and leg relative to the receiving cup. The receiving cup is integral with a split cylindrical sleeve secured to the chair member.

Abstract: A metallic mold for casting a vehicle wheel having openings in a periphery of a disk portion of the wheel comprises a first mold for forming that external side of the wheel which faces an outside of a vehicle when mounted thereon and a second mold for forming an internal side of the wheel. The first mold has those projections for forming the openings which abut the second mold. A high-hardness coating material is coated by electric discharge coating on at least those base portions of the projections which extend diametrically inwards of the wheel, among outer surfaces of the projections. A coating of a mold coating agent is formed on portions of sharp draft in the projections. The coating has a three-layer construction comprising an under coat coated with a mold coating agent consisting essentially of ceramics, a middle coat coated with a mold coating agent consisting essentially of a mixture of boron nitride with ceramics, and a top coat coated with a mold coating agent consisting essentially of titania.

Abstract: A device for animating a fishing lure comprising a section of wire which carries a pair of saucer-shaped disks constrained by a plurality of beads attached on the section of wire. Each of the disks has a mounting hole receiving the section of wire and a plurality of apertures spaced circumferentially and radially about the hole to permit water to flow through and between the disks as they are pulled through the water. The disks are rotatably mounted on the section of wire such that their respective apertures are capable of intermittent alignment which allows the device to rest in a stable mode between random, angular oscillations. The random, angular oscillations produced by the device will animate a fishing lure in a manner which simulates the movements of a water creature.

Abstract: A compact signaling device mounted on a fishing pole for visually alerting a fisherman when a fish strikes the fishing line. The device comprises an electrical circuit including an LED, a battery, a switch for opening and closing the electrical circuit and a normally-closed pivoting arm that mechanically opens the switch when a portion of fishline is placed under the pivoting arm. When tension on the fishline increases sufficiently to remove it from under the pivoting arm, such as when a fish strikes the fishing line, the pivoting arm moves to close the switch thus illuminating the LED and alerting the fisherman. Also, the device has a rack and pinion gear or, alternatively, a threaded thumb screw for adjusting the pivoting arm so that the tension required to remove fishline from the pivoting arm can be varied in preselected increments.

Abstract: A cage lure for attachment to a fishing hook and a fishing line, and for containing bait is disclosed. The cage lure comprises a bait enclosure bag having a flexible meshed construction; a dual spring closure means for closing the open end of the bait enclosure bag; a leader having openable attachment rings, the rings adapted for attachment, in use, to the fishing line and the fishing hook; and means for releasably attaching the bait enclosure bag to the leader, the attachment means comprising at least two loops.

Abstract: An equipment seat back support has a high back support with a frame attachable to a low back seat support. A frame support rests on a top edge of the low back seat support. An attachment means secures the frame support to the low back seat support. A slant adjustment means is employed for variation of slant of the equipment seat back support in relationship to the frame support. Soft surface attachments or bolt-on attachments are optional for the frame support. An optional embodiment has a frame support that is attachable to a seat with or without a back support.

Abstract: A portable seating assist device for use on a wide range of seating furniture comprises a base portion to be placed on the horizontal surface of a chair or the like and a seating surface which is hingedly mounted to the base. A compression spring is mounted between the seating surface and base to urge the two apart an allow upwardly assisted motion between a closed and open position. The seating surface is hinged in two sections so that the rear section forms a stable platform in the raised position. Levers at the front corners of the seating surface assist in initiating the lifting action.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing a welded steel tube with excellent inner surface corrosion resistance, in which at least one surface of a steel strip is coated with a first plate layer made of at least one of nickel, cobalt and alloys based on the metals, the plated steel strip is formed into a welded tube with the plated surface being inside, a film-forming material of at least one of tin and tin-based alloys is inserted into the inside of the welded tube and is then heat-treated at a temperature not lower than the melting point of the film-forming material by passing the tube through a continuous heating furnace having a non-oxidizing gas atmosphere therein so that the film forming material as inserted into the welded tube is fused and spread over the first plate layer to form a second plate layer thereon, and the tube is finally cooled.

Abstract: A child restraint seat (22) is disposed in a cavity (20) of the backrest (14) in an adult passenger seat (10) for restraining a child in a vehicle. The child seat (22) comprises a seat portion (24) pivotal between a folded position recessed in the cavity (20) forming a lower portion of the adult backrest (14) and an unfolded position resting against the adult seat portion (12). A child backrest (26) is disposed in the cavity (20) and pivotal between a first position parallel with the inclined position of the adult backrest (14) and a second child backrest inclined position. The child seat (22) further includes a headrest (54) pivotal in an arcuate path about an axis of the adult backrest (14) between a folded position forming the upper portion of the adult backrest (14) and an unfolded position raised above the backrest (14) and forming an extended child backrest portion (26).

Abstract: A self-contained entry device for use with a bottle for preferably trapping roaches and similar crawling insects. The entry device comprises a mesh material shaped to form a truncated cone having a narrow strip extending from the larger opening of the cone. The smaller opening of the cone, preferably having an oval cross section, is inserted firmly into the mouth of a bottle or other receptacle containing bait for the insects. The narrow strip, extending from the larger, non-inserted opening, functions as a ramp allowing insects to crawl into the entry device and subsequently gain entrance into the bottle. Once inside the bottle, insects cannot maneuver themselves back through the smaller opening due to its size, shape and position within the bottle.

Abstract: Lateral frames of the disclosed mold can be replaced easily and rapidly without disassembling a continuous casting machine, so as to improve the operational efficiency and to reduce the cost. The mold comprises a fixed longitudinal frame and a movable longitudinal frame which can be opened/closed by remote control, and a pair of fixed lateral frame members to which variable lateral frame members securely joined with lateral copper plates are detachably attached. A bracket provided on each of the variable lateral frame members is brought into engagement with a bracket receiving recess formed in each of the fixed lateral frame members in order to position the lower end portions of the lateral frame members. After that, the upper end portions of them are securely fixed by clamping means. Thus, the lateral frame members are integrally joined so that a mold cooling water supply/drain pipe and a spray water supply pipe for a foot shoe are connected to water conduits in the variable lateral frame member.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved slip sinker that consists of a unique non-concentrical, asymmetrical shape. The shape of the invention is basically conical, with one surface edge cylindrical, and the rest of the shape described by a paraboloid surface. The fishing line tunnel does not form an axial or axis of gravity for the unique shape. This combination of features allows the angler both to more successfully work the fishing tackle through submerged obstructions and reduce or eliminate fishing line twisting.

Abstract: A fish lure, including a rigid body and interchangeable body sleeves, telescopically attached to the rigid body, whereby a variety of bait configurations can be used on the same lure in accordance with particular fishing conditions.

Abstract: A collapsible footrest is provided, which consists of a base having an inflatable chamber. The base is made of flexible material with a top contoured surface to support the feet of a person and a flat bottom to sit upon the floor. A mechanism is for inflating and deflating the chamber of the base, whereby the base may be folded when deflated, so as to occupy considerably less storage space.

Abstract: A chaise lounge and upright chair, representing two embodiments of the invention, each having a frame with tubular components forming a primary air plenum having a predetermined orientation with respect to an occupant in a normal position sitting on the upright chair or lying on the chaise lounge. A blower unit is connected to the air plenum and the tubular components have a plurality of air nozzles with axes pointing in specific directions to produce air stream barriers which cover and bathe the occupant of the chair. Opposed rows of air nozzles, on opposite sides of the occupant, have axes pointing outwardly from the chair and laterally inwardly to intersect at approximately a vertical centerline plane of the chair to cover the occupant between the two rows of nozzles. Additional nozzles protect other parts of the occupant so that in both embodiments, air stream barriers are produced which protect the occupant from head to feet.

Abstract: A quick release fishing lure connection includes a base member rigidly connected to the lure body and a separate connector member with a connecting portion adapted to be received in a receptacle formed in the base member. The base member includes a retaining feature formed on a side wall of the receptacle and the connector member includes a locking member movably mounted on the connecting portion. The locking member is adapted to reside in either a retracted position or an extended position. When in the extended position, the locking member contacts the retaining feature on the base member to retain the connector member in the base. The retaining feature may comprise an annular groove that allows the connector member and a hook connected thereto to pivot within the base.

Abstract: A buck lure dispensing device for dispensing a fluid animal scent is disclosed which includes a housing, a reservoir within the housing for containing the animal scent, a valve assembly for controlling flow of the animal scent out of the reservoir, and a timer. The device further includes a tubular member extending from the bottom of the reservoir and an absorbent wick mounted at the bottom of the tube. The device allows gradual and controlled emission of animal scent into the surrounding air.