Abstract: A method of eliminating solidification shrinkage porosity defects in cast metal articles includes disposing an expanded polystyrene chill (36) within a preformed mold cavity (26) and thereafter introducing molten metal into the cavity (26) and vaporizing the chill member (36), whereby the heat of vaporization rapidly cools a localized region of the molten metal adjacent the chill member and accelerates solidification thereof enabling remote still-molten metal to feed solidification shrinkage in this region and prevent the formation of porosity defects that would otherwise result.

Abstract: A pile mat for the elimination of vermins on pets walking indoor as well as outdoor, and to which pile mat is added an insecticide which may be dispensed from the mat to the pet resting on the mat. The surface of the pile mat is impregnated with an insecticide for the dispension thereof by contact to said surface or by slow evaporation from said surface. The pile mat has a water proof backing and a napped primary texture fastened thereto, whereby the nap yarns and the primary texture have been supplied with the insecticide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of efficiently manufacturing a spotwise partial clad material, which is used for a lead frame of a semiconductor integrated circuit such as a flat package. According to the method, a substrate material to which metal foil pieces having a determined size have been tacked at a highly accurate pitch is prepared by continuously pre-tacking a metal foil as fed at a constant feeding rate to a substrate material as fed also at a constant feeding rate at determined intervals by spot-welding by any of resistance welding, ultrasonic welding or laser welding or thereafter cutting and removing the unnecessary parts by laser-cutting or by the use of rotary cutters, or alternatively, it is prepared by cutting a metal foil as fed at a constant feeding rate with a punch with simultaneously tacking the resulting metal foil piece to a substrate material as fed also at a constant feeding rate by spot-welding of using the punch as an electroconductive material part.

Abstract: An apparatus for casting an exact quantity of molten lead for making battery plate poles provided with at least one scooping receptacle mounted on a pivotable shaft movable between a position in which the receptacle is immersed in molten lead provided in a smelting vessel and a position adjacent the mold where the receptacle may be tilted for casting by pivoting the shaft.

Abstract: Stable Bobber for Rod Fishing consists of a stream-line conic rod with a plurality of proper holes at the side of its lower portion, or with two stream-line sections in reverse direction wherein one section is formed by cutting off its lower portion; these two kinds of bobber are either suitable for an open water region or for a close water region and are both very stable and sensitive. When the bobber is floating on the water and the color-striped post is affected by discontinual resistance force from waves and wind to oscillate and fall on the surface of water, the bobber can turn its stream-line to the proper direction and maintain itself upright and stable either by rotating itself to balance the back pressure or by gaining a negative pressure, and thus maintain its stability and sensibility.

Abstract: An integrated pesticide applicating system utilizes lengths of small diameter closed end flexible tubing with periodically spaced perforations having open ends terminating at junction boxes which are serviced on a periodic basis by certified pest control technicians utilizing expanding chemicals that are administered in measured quantities to provide a residual pest control block in concealed areas of a building. Externally mounted junction boxes provide a pest control method in which the chemicals can be applied without the necessity of access to the interior of the building by the servicing technician. Tubing perforations are preferably conically shaped.

Abstract: A combination dry bait container and aerator apparatus which is adaptable to an inside wall of a commercially available, off-the-shelf, thermally insulated chest-type coolers. The apparatus includes a plastic molded insert having several small compartments formed therein, wherein each compartment opens only to the top thereof. The apparatus is adapted to be received into the reservoir of the insulated cooler and is selectively attachable to one of the side walls thereof. A battery-powered aeration pump is disposed in one of the small compartments defined in the insert and is coupled in air flow communication with the reservoir of the cooler containing water and live bait, such as minnows and leeches. The aeration pump supplies air to the water and thereby aerates the water to ensure the longevity of the live bait. The present invention also shields the live bait from extreme environments such as direct sunlight, or extreme and sub-zero temperature conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of making golf club head, comprising the steps of preparing a sectional forming mold having a cavity which duplicates the shape of the head to be produced; preparing a coupled body, having a channel within, consisting of metal sheets made of a superplastic material; clamping the coupled body in the forming mold, heating the coupled body to a range of superplastic forming temperatures and applying fluid pressure to the sheets through the channel opening to force the sheets to conform to the shape of the head by superplastic forming; and trimming the formed product to shape to obtain the golf club head. The invented process is able to produce heads of fine uniform microstructure because the process does not involve conventional casting process, providing freedom from damaging porosities and segregation.

Abstract: A solder nozzle to produce a smooth turbulent free solder wave has at least one air jet associated therewith to remove solder icicles and bridges that can form on the under surface of circuit boards and other elements. The circuit boards move in an upward inclined path in the direction of travel and after passing through the solder wave an air knife projects a non-oxidizing gas with sufficient force to remove excess solder. The soldering can occur in a non-oxidizing gas enclosure such as an inert gas, or a reducing gas, and vibrating the solder wave below ultrasonic frequencies can assist in the soldering.

Abstract: A flow-vectored downspout includes a pouring tube and a flow diffuser arranged on an end thereof. The flow diffuser includes horizontal slots disposed toward the faces of an ingot during a continuous casting process with horizontal and angled slots disposed toward the ingot sides. The flow diffuser also includes at its bottom a domed diverter which facilitates transition of vertical molten metal flow through the pouring tube into a substantially horizontal flow pattern for discharge into a mold cavity through the arrangement of horizontal and angled slots. The particular arrangement of slots provides distribution to all areas of the ingot to be cast with minimal turbulence. The flow-vectored downspout is especially adapted for direct chill or electromagnetic casting without the use of a channel bag or the like. A continuous casting method using the downspout is also provided.

Abstract: A fishhook sinker made of iron by forging comprises a first weight and a second weight, which are symmetrical in shape and have a flat side surface provided with an elongate slot and with at least a projection located at a position corresponding to a cavity that is situated onto a flat side surface of the counterpart weight. The projection is so dimensioned as to fit securely into the cavity in order to hold the first weight and the second weight together to form the fishhook sinker having a through hole formed by the two elongate slots and intended for use in receiving therein a fishing string.

Abstract: An improved fishing rod with a reel holding portion having a front hood and rear hood for engaging a pole mount of a reel. The fishing rod comprises a forming portion for the front hood and a forming portion for the rear hood. These forming portions have larger diameters than a rod material and are provided independently from each other. The fishing rod further comprises an entirely exposed intermediate portion defined at a middle portion between the forming portions and having a smaller diameter than both of the forming portions.

Abstract: Fishing tackle includes a backweighted fish hook that is intended for attachment to a soft bodied fishing lure. Specific locations on the hook shank where sinker means can be attached are disclosed. Sinker means on a fish hook can be shaped so as to cause plastic lures to have strike inducing action.

Abstract: Described herein is a flux containing wire for use in stainless steel welding, the wire having a flux filled in a stainless steel sheath, the flux containing, on the basis of the total weight of the wire, 4.7-8.5% of TiO.sub.2, 0.5-3.5% of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and 0.6-3.0% of SiO.sub.2 and/or ZrO.sub.2 in proportions satisfying the following formulaTiO.sub.2 >Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 +SiO.sub.2 +ZrO.sub.2and further 0.02-0.25% of metal fluoride (in terms of F conversion value) and 0.1-1.0% of Ti. Desirably, the flux contains slag-forming components in a restricted range of 8.5-13.5% and in proportions satisfying the following formulaAl.sub.2 O.sub.3 +SiO.sub.2 +ZrO.sub.2 .ltoreq.5.0%.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure has a hook with an upward curl, a front blade having a forward wide end to which a fishing line is attachable, a narrow back end to which the hook is connected, and a central metal body which is molded around the blade narrow end and the front of the hook; the body has a lower pedestal and a center of gravity forward of the pedestal to rotate the lure over onto the blade when the lure sits on a bottom under water, a collar for a skirt tail on the back of the body and a weed deflector extends upward from the body, the blade wide end extends upwards from the body and has a front concave surface which faces forward and downward from the body. The lure is exceptionally effective at casting, fishing in water with many obstructions, and fishing on the bottom, on the surface, and at any level in between.

Abstract: A reusable strike indicator (10) of size and weight to be useful in fly fishing, ice fishing and light bait fishing, which provides slippage resistant attachment along a static fishing line (L) at a selected position of adjustment. The strike indicator comprises a suitable shape 11 that is bifurcated (12) to create opposing surfaces which are resiliently held in rotationally interlocking contact by an elongate, dumbbell shaped, stretchable tab (20), slightly shorter in length than the strike indicator, which is inserted through the lumen of an axial bore (14) in the strike indicator [shape] (10). The ends of the stretchable tab (20) are affixed into recesses (18), one at each end of the strike indicator. The fishing line 30 passes through a longitudinal slit (16) in the strike indicator (10) into the lumen of the bore (14); wherein, the strike indicator (10) is separated axially outward and the stretchable tab (20) is twisted around the fishing line 30.

Abstract: Implements for the removal of insects or the like are provided which dedicate an individual centrifugal fan unit to each plant row. The fan unit includes exhaust means which are constructed to traverse the top of the plant row in order to direct the exhaust airflow to the side of the plant opposite the fan intake. The exhaust airflow contacts and passes through the plant in order to facilitate insect removal. A portion of the exhaust airflow reenters the intake airflow thereby forming a closed circuit airflow. This closed-circuit airflow also permits the introduction of fluids such as pesticides or herbicides into the airflow while minimizing both fluid usage and fluid introduction into the general surrounding environment.

Abstract: An adjustable blind for concealing a user comprises a concealing element having a surface defining a plane behind which the user is concealed, a shaft connected to and holding the concealing element, and a support stand positioned on a surface and connected to the shaft for supporting same. The shaft and support stand are interconnected by a bracket, the bracket being adjustable so that the orientation of the shaft relative to the support stand, and thus the orientation of the concealing element relative to the surface, can be varied. The support stand comprises a pair of telescopically mounted elements and a stop mechanism mounted on one of the elements, the positioning of the stop mechanism being adjustable so as to vary the length of the support stand.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting shrinkage related cracking of a weld joint during a weld solidification process comprising the steps of: applying a power beam against abutting surfaces of metal pieces to be welded with an intensity sufficient to cause a predetermined portion of the metal on the pieces to become molten thereby producing the weld joint from the coalescense of metals; and modifying at least one of the metal pieces in an area immediately adjacent and extending along the abutting surfaces to allow weld joint volume to transmute during weld solidification and thereby compensate for and inhibit formation of shrinkage related cracking of the weld joint. Another aspect of this invention relates to the welded assembly resulting from such process. Such welded assembly comprises at least two metal pieces with one metal piece having a relatively narrow ligament extending therefrom in an abutting relationship with a surface on the other metal piece.

Abstract: Removable eyes for fishing lures, and soft plastic fishing lures in particular, which removable eyes include in a first preferred embodiment, simulated eyes of selected size, shape and color, each fitted with an elongated shank adapted for insertion in the resilient plastic body of a flexible fishing lure such as a simulated worm, lizard or crawfish. In another preferred embodiment the shank is bent and may be fitted with barbs to resist removal of the removable eyes from the body of the lure.