Abstract: A portable electronic insect-killing device for killing insects has a handle, a support frame, and a tube connected therebetween. A first set of exposed conductive lines and a second set of exposed conductive lines are alternately, line by line, disposed across the support frame. A relatively high voltage source is disposed inside the handle for providing a relatively high positive voltage and a negative voltage which are respectively coupled to the first exposed lines and the second exposed lines via a positive line and a negative line, such that the first and second exposed lines together constitute an electronic net for killing insects upon contact. The first exposed lines each have a first end independently connected to an upper edge of the frame and a second end connected to a lower edge of the frame, while the second ends of the first exposed lines are electronically connected via the positive line.

Abstract: A poisonous bait container for crawling insects includes a container main body which has a tubular shape with a triangular cross-section and includes a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, the bottom wall and first side wall defining together a substantially right angle. An adhesion sheet is provided on the bottom wall and/or the first side wall, which includes an adhesive material and release paper.

Abstract: The method comprises explosively bonding a NiTi alloy to a steel workpiece formed in the shape of at least a portion of a desired hydraulic device. The nickel content of the NiTi alloy is sufficient to place the alloy substantially completely in the .beta. phase at or about room temperature. This nickel content is typically between about 55 weight percent to about 56 weight percent. The NiTi alloy is provided in the form of a strip having a thickness of from about 0.01 inch (0.25 mm) to about 1.0 inch (25 mm). After annealing, the NiTi alloy again is heated, to increase the ductility of the NiTi alloy. The NiTi alloy typically is maintained at this temperature and explosively bonded to the workpiece to cover at least a portion of the surface area with the NiTi alloy. The present invention also includes NiTi-metal composites made according to the process of the present invention. These NiTi-metal composites are superior for resisting cavitation erosion and LDE when compared to conventional materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing sinker having interchangeable weights. The invention comprises three basic elements, i.e. a connector for connecting the sinker to a fishing line, a sleeve, and an elongated weight. The connector may be a snap type or a snap-swivel type to connect to the fishing line. The sleeve is any material having flexibility and possibly resilience with an aperture in it to allow the elongated weight to pass almost completely through it. The elongated weight can be any common long weighty object, but is normally a common type penny nail. This is used because of the head as well as the inexpensive cost of such nails. The various sized nails are to be used for the various sized weights required for fishing as needed. The sleeve may include a fish attractant.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a continuous flow of castable composite materials of nonmetallic particles in a metallic matrix, wherein particles are mixed into a molten metallic alloy to wet the molten metal to the particles, and the particles and metal are sheared past each other to promote wetting of the particles by the metal. The mixing occurs while minimizing the introduction of gas into the mixture, and while minimizing the retention of gas at the particle-liquid interface. Mixing is done at or below a maximum temperature whereat the particles do not substantially chemically degrade in the molten metal during the time required for processing, and casting is done at a temperature sufficiently high that there is no solid metal present in the melt.

Abstract: A wire bonding apparatus for semiconductor devices have a supporting block for holding a workpiece to which wires are bonded, a drive for driving the supporting block for holding the workpiece, the drive being capable of vertically moving and stopping the supporting block at a predetermined position, an optical means disposed above the supporting block and used for recognizing the pattern of the workpiece held on the supporting block, a storage means for prestoring each level of the workpiece so that the positions of not less than two places intended for recognition on the workpiece having difference in level conforms to the focal point of the optical means, and a control unit for controlling the drive for driving the supporting block, moving the workpiece to the position stored in the storage means and stopping the workpiece at that position.

Abstract: A buoyant body has a hook extending outward from one end and a pair of rigid fins mounted on and extending angularly outward from opposite sides of the body. The fins are identically constructed and symmetrically mounted on the body. Each fin is oriented on the body such that one major surface is disposed at an angle with respect to a shank of the hook extending through the body. Further, the fins are oriented such that the first and second side edges of each fin are disposed at an angle with respect to a vertical plane extending through the shank of the hook.

Abstract: The device includes a tube for holding a fishing rod, which pivots to an at-rest position under the action of a main spring. The tube is held in an at-ready position by a latch. The latch is tripped by a tug on the fishing line. A safety-catch is automatically cocked, when the fisherman sets the tube, to a position where the safety catch blocks the latch, and prevents the latch from tripping. This enables the latch to be set automatically also when the fisherman sets the tube. The safety catch is released by hand when the device has been fully prepared and adjusted.

Abstract: A method for producing composite materials by forming one material in a die cavity such that another material can be forced into the same die cavity and infiltrate the spaces in the first material. A method for producing a composite comprising the steps of injecting reinforcement material in a binder or suspension into a die cavity; burning off or removing the binder or suspension such that the reinforcement material remains in the die cavity; injecting liquid metal into the same die cavity such that it infiltrates the reinforcement material; solidifying the liquid metal; and removing the metal infiltrated composite material from the die cavity. An apparatus comprised of a die and a die cavity disposed inside the die. The apparatus is also comprised of a first port extending from the die cavity to the surface of the die through which reinforcement material in a binder is injected into a die cavity.

Abstract: A jig trailer fishing lure made of a synthetic material capable of absorbing water and fish attractant liquids. The lure is capable of completely drying out between uses yet quickly re-acquires a life-like texture, suppleness and buoyancy when immersed in water. The jig trailer includes a head portion that is sufficiently tear resistant to resist tearing when repeatedly penetrated by a fish hook or struck by fish. A tail portion extends downstream from the head portion and exhibits motions that attracts game fish when pulled through water. The synthetic material is an artificial chamois-type material preferably made from a poly-vinyl-alcohol sponge.

Abstract: The invention is a hand tool for killing and disposing of bugs that walk, crawl or hop and includes an elongated handle with a trapezoidally shaped paddle on one end. The handle is mounted centrally on one side of the paddle. The other side of the paddle contains spikes one half inch in length and spaced with a density of one hundred per square inch. The handle is reinforced so that an impaled bug will be dislodged with a sharp rap on the side of a trash barrel. The entire tool is a single piece of molded plastic.

Abstract: There is an ice fishing rig and a kit for the same. The rig is selectively adjustable between `tip-up` and `rod-and reel` configurations. The kit comprises a handle, an elongated reel securable to the handle, and a rod selectively securable to the handle in a forwardly projecting position or a rearwardly projecting position. The rod includes a fishing line guide, eg. a hole. There is also means cooperative with the handle for selectively supporting the rig in the `tip-up` configuration over an ice fishing hole. The latter means preferably includes a pair of rods, each having a length greater than a width of a typical ice fishing hole. Preferably the rig also includes a spring indicator cooperatively adapted to alert an fisherman when a fish pulls on a fishing line extending from the rig operatively in the `tip-up` position.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a stainless steel wire shaft with a foam ball that causes the lure to float, and a blade that rotates and makes noise to attract the fish. The foam ball has a bendable keel attached to it which allows the angler to control the direction of the lure.

Abstract: In one aspect, the sweepline system of the invention include a sweepline chain divided into a series of uniform subunits of common length attached along its U-shaped length to the hanging chains of the bottom trawl wherein such sweepline system is provided with its own separate auxiliary floatation system. In another aspect, a series of transverse drag chains are attached relative to the sweepline chain or the like, at a series of equally spaced junctions and downwardly sweep from such junctions in a downwardly depending direction, such junctions being located below the trawl net but above the bottom of the ocean, sea or the like wherein each drag chain comprises a series of chain links of overall length L defining a series of hinges therealong at the intersection of the individual links.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for strip casting of metals on at least one endless belt whereby the belt is cooled when it is not in contact with molten metal deposited on its surface.

Abstract: Dispersion strengthened metal matrix composites are produced by stirring a mixed solid-liquid phase slurry as a dispersing medium under a reduced pressure, adding a dispersion strengthening material to the dispersing medium, and continuing the stirring under the reduced pressure till the dispersion strengthening material is uniformly dispersed in the dispersing medium.

Abstract: A trap is provided for rodents, such as mice, rats and similar small animals, which consists of a cabinet having an upper entrance, to allow the rodents to enter and a lower chamber to retain the rodents. A platform is provided having a first end and a second end. A component is for pivotally mounting the platform across its center between the first end and the second end within the cabinet. A structure is for maintaining the platform in a normally horizontal position, with its first end level with the upper entrance of the cabinet. A bait bag is suspended in the cabinet directly above the second end of the platform, opposite from the upper entrance to attract the rodents onto the second end of the platform. An apparatus activated by the rodents at the bait bag, is for pivoting the second end of the platform downwardly, so that the rodents will drop into the lower chamber of the cabinet and be retained therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carriage that slidingly supports a bait container between a pair of elongate sidewalls. The carriage embraces a slide frame and a mounting apparatus for mounting the slide frame to the side of a boat. The slide frame has a pair of elongate, spaced apart sidewalls that slidingly receive a bait container therebetween. The sidewalls are joined at the tops and bottoms thereof by respective top and bottom wall support rings. The top ring is attached to the mounting apparatus that is used to attach the present invention to the side of a boat. The mounting apparatus includes a rotation plate that is attached to the top ring and is selectively rotatable thereto so as to selectively position the sidewalls at a preferred angular position relative to the boat gunwale.

Abstract: In order to effectively enhance the overall efficiency in casting operations, a process and system for cooling and cleaning a casting is disclosed. The process and system include removing the casting from a molding machine after it has been formed. The casting is then moved to a punch-out station for removing it from a sand mold. Next, the casting is moved to a shake-out station for shaking residual sand from it. The casting is then conveyed away from the shake-out station on a cooling conveyor. Next, the temperature of the casting is monitored at or near a downstream end of the cooling conveyor. The casting is then transferred from the cooling conveyor into a vibratory cooling drum where it is further cooled. In addition to these unique aspects, the process and system includes controlling the rate of cooling of the casting within the vibratory cooling drum.

Abstract: A lure protector is formed from a sheet of flexible material with an outer boundary that is symmetrical about a fold line which intersects the boundary at two locations to define first and second portions. The sheet is foldable along the fold line to bring the first and second portions into overlapping engagement with each other on one side of the fold line to enfold a lure between them. A tab extends from the fold line in a direction opposite from the one side of the fold line for facilitating pulling the lure protector away from a lure enfolded between the first and second portions. Fastening means are located along the perimeter for releasably securing the first and second portions to each other so as to retain the lure enfolded between the first and second portions.