Abstract: A fishing lure is set forth as a tube organization that mimics movement and swimming of an eel as it is supported from a moving boat in a trolling procedure. The organization is defined by at least a plurality of tubes that are secured together by a swivel to effect a twisting to mimic motion of an eel in swimming. Swivel connections are utilized for securement of fishing line and mounted between various components of the organization in use.

Abstract: An easy connect and disconnect two piece fishhook structure is provided with the hook portion having a stem shank with an annular cold formed or machined depression adjacent its free end. The other portion of the two piece fishhook structure is a spring connect member with two opposite side extensions from a coil spring loop that also serves as the fish line tie on loop. One of the two opposite side extensions is a mounting spring reaction force anchor end with a tightly coiled end that is an open sliding fit on the hook shank. The other extension is a spring arm from the coil spring loop with an end hook stem engaging hook "V" that is resiliently deflected inwardly to permit passage of the hook stem therethrough and resilient coil spring force engagement against the annular depression in the stem shank when so positioned with release by the hand.

Abstract: An automatic fishing device for suspension from tree limbs, stumps and other supports or objects and automatically hooking fish. In a preferred embodiment the automatic fishing device is characterized by a frame having an inverted T-shape and an arcuate length of tubing mounted in the frame, with both ends of the tubing terminating in spaced relationship in the base support member of the frame. An operating line is slidably disposed in the tubing and a hook is secured to one end of the operating line and a weight to the other end. A slotted trigger is mounted on the tubing support adjacent to the end of the tubing which receives the hook segment of the operating line. When the hook is baited and disposed beneath the surface of the water, the weight is raised above the surface of the water or in the water in spaced relationship with respect to the hook segment of the operating line and the hook segment is inserted in the trigger slot to set the automatic fishing device.

Abstract: An ice fishing apparatus including a pedestal adapted to be supported on an ice surface surrounding a fishing hole therein; a reel retained by the pedestal and adapted to retain fishing line to be used in water below the ice surface; and a standard retained by the pedestal means and adapted for movement between an extended signalling position and a retracted armed position. Also included is an actuator assembly operatively coupled between the standard and the reel and adapted for automatic operation by movement of the reel to induce movement of the standard from its retracted position to its extended position.

Abstract: A fishing hook having a stem-like appurtenance for releasable attachment of artificial bait provides for an almost limitless selection of various types, shapes and sizes of artificial baits to be chosen by the fisherman. The appurtenance may extend from any position and angle on the hook and various artificial bait securing means are disclosed.

Abstract: A process is provided for welding a gamma-prime precipitation-strengthened nickel base superalloy by heating the weld area and adjacent region to a ductile temperature, welding while maintaining the entire weld area and adjacent region at the ductile temperature and holding the weldment, weld area and adjacent region at the ductile temperature until the entire weld has solidified. The ductile temperature is above the aging temperature but below the incipient melting temperatures of the superalloy.

Abstract: A shower bow apparatus consisting of a rigid high impact rod which forms an horizontal bow causing a shower curtain to be held out from the showering area. The rod is held in place in use by inserting the ends into angled bores in brackets attached to the walls. Various storage devices are provided for storing the rod when not in use.

Abstract: The present invention features a sportsman's fishing net apparatus having a shaft for thrusting the net into the moving current for the purpose of snaring a hooked fish. The net is framed upon a tubular ring-like member disposed on a distal end of the shaft. A flotation device keeps the upper part of the tubular member afloat in the water. The flotation device allows the net to maintain the same position with respect to the surface of the water, despite the induced wave motions. The shaft of the net apparatus is slidable within a collar. The collar is mountable upon trunnions attached to a bracket affixed to the side of the boat. The trunnions allow the shaft to rotate about the bracket affixed to the side of the boat, thus allowing movement with the wave motions. In one embodiment of the apparatus, the shaft is articulated in a mid-portion thereof, for the purpose of drawing the net out of the water without slidably withdrawing the net or detaching the shaft collar from its swivel mounting.

Abstract: A fishing lure especially adapted for trolling type fishing is disclosed. The lure comprises a generally cylindrical body, a skirt, and chum-dispensing means for dispensing chum through the body. The lure body face and body are so designed as to cause the lure to pitch, roll and yaw as it is pulled through the water, thus emulating a sick or injured fish. The lure thus appeals to the fish's sense of sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch.

Abstract: A method of mounting an integrated circuit carrier (10) having a plurality of straight leads (12) retained by an integral frame (16) is provided. The plurality of straight leads (12) of the carrier (10) is bent to form a plurality of bent leads (12) still retained by the frame (16). The plurality of bent leads are then scored to form a notch (32) on each bent lead. Solder fluxing, placing, and reflowing the plurality of bent leads of the integrated circuit carrier against corresponding printed lines of the printed circuit (26) surface before each notch follow. Finally, a remainder portion of the plurality of leads from and including the frame (16) to the notch (32) on each lead (12) is removed.

Abstract: A portable electrical device for keeping birds from a specific place. The device comprises a pair of parallel wires entrained on a swinging block. The wires carry a voltage potentially lethal to birds and bracket a trough formed in the block and adapted to a hold a bait.

Abstract: A trap (10) for rodents and the like having a triangular chamber (12) with triangular inwardly projecting flaps (14) on each end which normally close the ends of the chamber (12) and converge and form a point inside the chamber. The flaps are resiliently articulated so that they deflect to permit entry of a rodent and automatically return to their normally closed position upon entry to prevent escape. A triangular-shaped tube (20) can be inserted into the chamber to temporarily deflect the flaps for disposal of a trapped rodent or for baiting the trap.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention may be utilized to support a selected mounting point on a circuit board during the mounting an electronic component. An integrated circuit device is selected and positioned adjacent a first side of a circuit board at a desired mounting point utilizing a robotic manipulator and a placement head. A support fixture is then urged into temporary contact with a second side of the circuit board utilizing a flexible mounting system such that minor variations or misalignments between the plane of the support fixture, the circuit board and the placement head are eliminated. In one embodiment of the present invention a flexible fluid filled bag is utilized in conjunction with the support fixture so that the presence of components on the second side of the circuit board may be accommodated while supporting the circuit board during component mounting.

Abstract: A fishing lure in which the hook and body separate when a strike occurs. A body has a slot extending therethrough with a shoulder located along the slot. The hook has an elongate shank with a projection therein which normally engages the shoulder but upon a strike allows the body and hook to separate with the body sliding up the line.In another embodiment, the lure body defines an internal slot or cavity which houses a hook frame having opposite arms which releasably engage the slot and release the body when a fish is caught. The hook frame may be a solid element or comprise opposite spring-like arms.

Abstract: A soldering process uses a plurality of individual heating elements (204) to solder a plurality of solder locations. The process consists of the steps of substantially simultaneously picking up a plurality of solder preforms (202); placing the plurality of solder preforms substantially simultaneously on different interconnection locations (214) found on a circuit board (212); and substantially simultaneously soldering the plurality of solder preforms (202) with a heating element fixture (200) which has a plurality of individual heating elements (204) which match the different interconnection locations (214) found on the circuit board (212).

Abstract: A fishing lure has a stream-lined elongated body generally simulating a fish. The body has a head and a tail and the tail is thin and curved to one side when the lure is in an upright position. Except for the curved tail, the lure is symmetrical about a vertical plane through a center of said body. There are two movable lateral fins located near the head, one lateral fin extending outward from each side of the body. The lateral fins are pivotally mounted at a forward edge thereof so that a rear edge of each lateral fin can rotate upward or downward relative to the forward edge. Upper and lower lugs limit the degree of rotation. In addition, there are two stationary rear fins located between the lateral fins and the tail, there being one rear fin extending from either side of the body. The lure has suitable hooks and two suspension points for attaching a fishing line.

Abstract: A method of repairing a section of a metallic cylindrical member, such as a turbine shaft, having surface defects and a keyway thereon, by machining the surface to a depth less than the depth of the keyway and inserting a half key in the keyway, and machining the combination to provide a continuous surface for welding. A weld material is then deposited over the continuous surface formed to a thickness which provides a diameter greater than the initial diameter of the shaft. The weld material is machined to give a member having the initial diameter and the key member is removed to provide a repaired member having a keyway therein.

Abstract: An alignment apparatus for use in sealing of a package lid to a base of an integrated circuit package. A fabrication boat for leadless chip carriers includes a plurality of arrays of upwardly extending fingers disposed to secure a base of a leadless chip carrier. An alignment member is slidably fit over the carrier base and the upwardly extending fingers. Each alignment member includes shoulders, each shoulder having a lower vertical surface in contact with the carrier base and having a horizontal surface resting upon the carrier base. Upper vertical surfaces of the shoulders are spaced apart to slidably receive a package lid for alignment with the base. The package lids are held within the alignment member primarily by gravitational force.

Abstract: A method of constructing fishing lures provides for the casting of a mass of melted alloy material at a first melting point temperature of about 500.degree. Fahrenheit wherein the alloy is about 90%-94% tin, and about 4%-8% antimony and substantially lead free. The mass of melted alloy material is allowed to cool until it hardens and in the preferred embodiment the outer surface is dulled to remove shininess.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein a housing includes a right and left door overlying the housing, the housing configured to camouflage a hunter interiorly thereof positioned within an "L" shaped seat within the housing. The doors include cooperating mesh portions to permit a viewing of the hunter through the mesh portions of the mesh portion overlying the seat.