Abstract: An assembly line for assembling an automotive vehicle body contains a welding station disposed in the assembly line for welding a first member and a second member, each being an element for structuring the automotive vehicle body; and a temporarily assembling station for temporarily assembling the first member with the second member and forming a temporarily assembled body so disposed on the immediate upstream side of the welding station after alignment of the first member with the second member.

Abstract: A balanced jigging lure with a T-shaped shank on which weighted head and a barbed end section are balanced about a pivot point formed by the stem of the shank. Balance between the weighted head and the barbed end section is established by varying the length of the arms of the T-shaped shank, by selecting the weighted head and by selecting the barbed end section including any dressings and baits attached thereto.

Abstract: A crawling insect trap comprising a tube and perforated wicks. The wick contains one or more bioactive compounds, among which may be poisons, attractants and birth control agents. The outer surface of the tube is coated with an unpalatable agent to deter children and animals from eating the trap. The trap is color coded to allow rotation of active agents. An adhesive strip is provided to facilitate placement of the trap.

Abstract: The present invention is a fishing lure which features a segmented body connected by a thin flexible membrane, an airfoil type shape for lift, properly weighted and having a diving bill, where the combination of these features causes a serpentine or side to side motion at suspended depths through the water.

Abstract: In a fishing rod assembly, a motion detection apparatus is mounted in the rod and includes a motion detector to sense any motion or tension in the line imparted to the rod when a fish strikes and to generate an electrical signal in response to such motion, a portable power supply, a light source and circuit control means responsive to the signal produced by the motion sensor to activate the light source, and a plurality of fiber optic elements are arranged for extension through the rod to produce a visual signal along the length of the rod when the light source is activated; and further the circuit means may include an audible alarm which is responsive to the same signal to produce an audible signal when motion is sensed in the rod.

Abstract: A fixed guide mounting structure for connecting a fixed guide to a fishing rod includes a mounting seat formed on a predetermined position of the rod. The mounting seat has a larger diameter than fore and aft portions axially of the rod. The mounting seat defines an engaging groove engageable with proximal portions of the fixed guide for limiting circumferential movement of the fixed guide.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a shadow mask includes the steps of preparing a plurality of metal plates having a surface deviation characterized in that its Rsk value is not more than 0.3 .mu.m, preferably less than 0, its Sm value is not less than 60 .mu.m, and its Pc value relative to the band of 1 .mu.m width centered about the center line of a roughness profile is not more than 60/cm, forming a plurality of apertures in each of the plates, registrating and piling up the plates upon each other, annealing the plates piled upon each other, and pressing and molding the annealed metal plates into a predetermined curvature. Each of the metal plates preferably has Ra in the range from 0.1 to 0.7 .mu.m.

Abstract: Underwater acoustical signals or "signatures" produced by various species of fish bait or representing water surface disturbances are recorded by means of underwater recording devices and stored in the form of digital signals in memory devices. A memory device containing data representing the signature of a particular species of fish bait may be installed in a lure or other underwater housing together with an output transducer and the acoustical signal corresponding to the signature of fish bait is broadcast underwater to attract game fish. An integrated circuit chip containing circuitry for reading the memory chip is included in the lure together with a battery which provides power for the integrated circuit chips. The memory and the circuitry which reads the memory and drives the output transducer are provided in separate integrated circuit chips and mounted on one or more printed circuit boards inside the lure or housing. The memory is in the form of a pluggable read-only memory.

Abstract: A line guide device for fishing rods includes an annular holder for holding a line guide ring, which is defined by a metallic annulus and provided with a peripheral groove and an outer ring defined by a metallic annulus. The annular holder receives in the rectangular groove an inner surface portion of the outer ring, and is tightly joined at the plastically deformable region to the inner surface portion of the outer ring. Also, a simplified method for making such a line guide device is provided.

Abstract: A fishing lure which generates an electromagnetic field about the body of the fishing lure to closely resemble the electromagnetic field naturally emitted by a fish. The fishing lure further includes a battery to generate the electromagnetic field in light or dark waters, a hook acting as the anode or cathode, a structure for isolating at least one of the anode or cathode leads to prevent shorts, and a ROM for varying the strength and/or frequency of the electromagnetic field in response to environmental factors such as the temperature of the water.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a lure body and being of a hollow construction with a predetermined configuration adopted for attracting a particular fish variety, said lure body having disposed interiorly thereof a light emitting diode (LED) and power supply means disposed interiorly of said body for energizing said light emitting diode; solid state electronic circuit means including first gate means connected to said power supply defining an oscillator coupled to said LED, and sensor means including electronic control, external sensors and a second gate means for actuating said first gate means when said electrodes are immersed in water whereby said LED is intermittently energized by said first gate means.

Abstract: A jig-type fishing lure which includes a jig head having a portion of a hook shank embedded therein. The hook extends rearwardly from the jig head through a curved bight portion to a barb, and the lure further includes a bore or passageway extending through the jig head parallel to the hook shank in the upper portion of the jig head. A flexible retrieving line is extended through the bore so that one end of this line can be secured around the shank of the hook immediately rearwardly from the jig head. The line emerges from the bore through the jig head at its forward end. Deflecting bristles extend from one side of the jig head toward the barb of the hook and function to enable the lure to more effectively traverse weeds and other obstructions without fouling.

Abstract: A snail and slug control apparatus formed as a composite sheet fabricated from a layer of polythene (polyeethylene) coated at least on one side with copper foil. An adhesive layer may be applied between the layer of polythene and the copper foil. The apparatus may be fabricated into a composite sheet by inserting the layers between nip rollers and cut to a preselected width. A length of the apparatus may be shaped to form a protective perimeter around selected areas. The apparatus may be held in place with stakes.

Abstract: A fish roping device, having a relatively U-shaped spring member with two arms, a rigid handle connected to the base section of the U-shaped spring member, a first arcuate member having a first end and a second end, the first arcuate member being pivotably connected near its second end to one arm of the spring member, a second arcuate member having a first end and a second end, the second arcuate member being pivotably connected near its second end to another arm of the spring member, a hinge for connecting together the second ends of the first and second arcuate members so that the arcuate members pivot relative to one another, the first and second arcuate members being movable between an open position in which the arms of the U-shaped member are pushed apart from a rest position, and a closed position which is entered when an impact is imparted on the hinge so that the arms of the U-shaped spring member return to the rest position, a rope having one end releasably connected to the first end of the first arc

Abstract: Traps which include nematode infective juveniles as a toxic agent are effective in decreasing insect populations in a variety of environments. The traps of the invention contain a stable infective juvenile nematode population in a configuration which encourages nictation and the traps provide an effective harborage for the roaches or other insects. Relative humidity is maintained in the traps by the supply of molecular water.

Abstract: A trap for catching mice and rats includes a standard mousetrap mounted within a two-part housing. The standard mousetrap includes a tab which projects through a slot an arcuate upper wall of one portion of the housing, allowing one to cock the trap from the exterior of the housing. The first portion of the housing is pivoted to the second portion of the housing so that the housing can be conveniently opened to dispose of a mouse or rat caught in the trap. The housing shields the cocked trap so as to enhance the safety thereof while allowing one to empty the trap without running the risk of touching the mouse or rat caught therein.

Abstract: A decoy is provided including a shape retentive head and neck structure supporting a cylindrical body at its lower end downwardly from which a first support shank extends. The support shank extends downwardly through upper and lower portions of the open front end of a horizontally elongated hollow and flexible water fowl simulating body portion closed at its rear end. A sleeve is disposed within the front end of the body portion about the cylindrical body and is upwardly displaced thereover for clamping an annular portion of the flexible body portion between the external surfaces of the cylindrical body and the internal surfaces of the sleeve. The lower end of the shank is rotatably supported and vertically adjustable relative to the upper end portion of a ground support shank including a lower end adapted to penetrate the ground.

Abstract: A device which serves as a barrier precluding the migration of ground dwelling pests of, but not limited to the Phylum Mollusca, Class Gastropoda (snails and slugs) therebeyond. The barrier has a concavo-convex-spiraloid configuration in cross-section generally defined as an involute. The barrier has an interior which is concave and contains an upwardly disposed trough. The trough serves as a container for baits to attract and retain snails for later collection. Alternatively, the trough may also serve as a container for pesticides and pesticide-containing baits such that said baits are presented to pests with virtually no risk of access to and accidental poisoning of pets and children. The exterior of the barrier is a substantially convex configuration. The various component parts forming the barrier may be assembled using a plurality of linear and angular connectors such that the barrier can accommodate cultivated areas of varying enclosed geometric configurations.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a color display tube comprising an envelope having a display window and a color selection electrode and suspension means for suspending the color selection electrode, which four suspension means each contain a member which is fused into the envelope. In the method these members are heated by means of a laser. The members may be provided with bores on which the laser beam is incident, the surfaces of which may be blackened to increase heat absorption. The method is more energy efficient and less cumbersome than the prior method which relied upon coils to heat the members by induction of eddy currents.

Abstract: A fish mesh basket is fixedly and coaxially mounted to a torroidal flotation ring, wherein the ring includes at least one support loop to permit tethering of a plurality of the basket structures together. A signal illumination bulb is arranged to be switched off upon a fish strike in cooperation with a retraction reel spring-biased to retract a fish upon a fish strike. A modification of the invention includes swaying apparatus to effect a pitching and swaying of the organization upon water to enhance movement of the bait upon a fish hook structure.