Abstract: A tip-up organizer for buckets preferably includes a top retention ring, a bottom retention ring and at least two support poles. Each retention ring preferably includes two fixed projections and at least four flexible projections. Each side of the fixed projection includes a tip-up slot, which is sized to receive a thickness of a tip-up base. One side of the flexible projection includes a tip-up slot, which is sized to receive a thickness of the tip-up base. Each fixed projection preferably includes a pole bore, which is sized to receive an end of the support pole. The support pole may be retained in the pole bore with any suitable method, such as threads. An outer diameter of the top and bottom retention rings are preferably sized to be slidably received by an inner perimeter of a large bucket.

Abstract: A tablet holder including: a mounting plate having a front configured to releasably grasp a tablet display device and a back surface; a support stand configured to support the mounting plate and the tablet display device; and a coupling joining the mounting plate and the support stand including a locking hinge configured to allow the mounting plate to pivot and lock at discreet angular positions that eliminate wobbling with respect to the support stand.

Abstract: Briefly, an intelligent label is associated with a good, and includes one or more permanent and irreversible electrochromic indicators that are used to report the condition of that good at selected points in the movement or usage of that good. These electrochromic indicators provide immediate visual information regarding the status of the good without need to interrogate or communicate with the electronics or processor on the intelligent label. In this way, anyone in the shipping or use chain for the good, including the end user consumer, can quickly understand whether the product is meeting shipping and quality standards. If a product fails to meet shipping or quality standards, the particular point where the product failed can be quickly and easily identified, and information can be used to assure the consumer remains safe, while providing essential information for improving the shipping process.

Abstract: A hollow multi-layered container comprises: an outer layer including a label and an inner layer, which is injection molded. The label has a barrier material that impedes one or more substances that emanate from a product from penetrating through the label, and the label displays information related to the product. The inner layer and the barrier material of the outer layer are substantially coextensive. For a container having a sidewall and an inclined shoulder extending inward from the sidewall, the label includes a primary segment covering the sidewall of the container and a plurality of shoulder pads covering the shoulder in at least approximately contiguous alignment with adjacent said shoulder pads.

Abstract: Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hornet trap, characterised in that it comprises: a metal chamber (1) that defines a cavity (2), a wall of the chamber being provided with opening means (3) through which at least one hornet can enter the cavity, the opening means (3) being sized such that electromagnetic waves with a given frequency present in the cavity cannot escape from the cavity (2), means (4, 5, 6) of detecting the presence of at least one hornet in the cavity (2), and an electromagnetic wave source (S) capable of generating electromagnetic waves at the given frequency inside the cavity (2) when a hornet is detected in the cavity a call means (A).

Abstract: Described herein is a heating system where air is drawn into a system where hot gas is injected into it. The air is then discharged at a regulated temperature into an environment through ductwork to heat environments to elevated temperatures and employing functional modules to further condition the air to humidify, dehumidify, decontaminate with airborne free-radicals, and filtrate in both stationary and portable applications. The system is useful to eradicate pests, disease germs, bacteria, viruses, and mold. The system is also useful in water remediation and comfort heating. The system can be configured to create a parallel path to both heat and dehumidify the airflow blended and discharged at the operator-chosen set-point temperatures.

Abstract: A modular fly fishing rod system includes elongated rod blanks configured for mutual end-to-end removable engagement, with adjacent rod blanks having mutually distinct transverse cross-sections to form a rod portion extending from a proximal end having a relatively large transverse cross-section, to a distal end having a relatively small transverse cross-section. The rod blanks include intermediate rod blanks and a tip top rod blank, in which each intermediate rod blank has one or more helical line guides configured to permit the fishing line to be moved transversely into and out of engagement therewith. A handle has a reel seat to support a fishing reel, and a chuck configured to releasably engage any of the rod blanks, wherein the handle may be selectively used with the tip top rod blank alone or with one or more of the intermediate rod blanks engaged therebetween to selectively vary the length of the rod portion.

Abstract: Self illuminated back and front lit shaped and two-sided signage. The signage includes a turning film having a structured surface for redirecting light and a diffuser providing for diffusion. The shape of the signage from a viewer's perspective provides the content, such as letters, to be conveyed to the viewer. Two-sided signage includes two signs arranged back-to-back, each including a turning film having a structured surface for redirecting light, a diffuser providing for diffusion, and a printed graphic. In the two-sided signage, the turning films receive light from an ambient light source and direct the light via the structured surfaces toward viewers of the two graphics in order to passively illuminate the signage. The two-sided signage can be shaped to provide content via the shape and graphics.

Abstract: A flying decoration includes a drive unit, at least one object mount, a transport line and an idler pulley device. The drive unit includes a drive motor, a system controller and a speed sensor. The drive unit is retained above the ground in one location and the idler pulley device is retained above the ground in another location. A drive pulley is mounted to a drive shaft of the drive motor. The system controller controls the rotation of the drive shaft. Both ends of the transport line are secured to the object mount to form a transport loop. The system controller includes an automatic travel distance calibration program. The object mount includes a line tensioning device for reducing slack in the transport loop. One end of the transport loop is retained on the drive pulley and the other end is retained on an idler pulley of the idler pulley device.

Abstract: A sign is provided capable of increasing strength. A sign includes plural symbol portions arrayed in an array direction. Blank regions with an enclosed shape, and blank regions with an opened shape opening in the array direction, are formed inside the symbol portions. Reinforcement portions are provided at the blank regions. The symbol portions are coupled together by coupling portions, and the coupling portions are provided such that an array width direction position of the coupling portions coincides with an array width direction position of the reinforcement portions.

Abstract: A device to attach an aircraft's piping that includes a clamping ring made up of two jaws shaped into a gliding arc breaker separator and including at least one transverse support cut-out for at least one tube.

Abstract: The invention provides a tag (10), such as an identity tag, comprising a body (12) having a first securing means (20) and a second securing means (30) provided distal to the first securing means (20), wherein the first securing means (20) comprises a slot (22a) for receipt of at least a portion of a security fastening therethrough. Also provided is a method of attachment of such a tag to a material.

Abstract: An apparatus with a submersed unit, an air pump, a switching-mode power supply, a power transmission cable, a multi-position selector switch, and an air hose is used to aerate and also heat a quantity of water that holds live bait used for fishing. The switching-mode power supply and the air pump are enclosed within a head unit housing which is plugged into a power source. The water containing the live bait is aerated through an aeration stone connected to the air pump through the air hose. When the water needs to be heated a temperature sensitive heating element heats the water. The supplied conditions are controlled by the multi-position selector switch. The temperature sensitive heating element is powered through the power transmission cable and contains a thermistor and a resistive wire. More specifically, when the thermistor detects a drop in temperature, the resistive wire converts electricity into heat.

Abstract: A sign, arranged to be mounted hanging from a wall, includes a rear panel (5) and a front panel (3) the peripheries of which are surrounded by a frame (6) in the form of an elongate, unitary or assembled member that runs sweeping about the sign while forming at least one joint (14) at which two ends (12, 13) of the frame meet, the sign being associated with a sign suspension element (16) including a bracket (17; 18) which is extended to reach folded over the frame from the rear panel upon mounting of the sign. The bracket (17; 18) is arranged for coupling to each of the meeting ends (12, 13) of the frame in order to fixate the ends of the frame under the bracket while simultaneously clamping the frame (6) about the sign (1).

Abstract: A durable, self-locking license plate holder system that allows for the quick and convenient installation and removal of license plates and other identification tags without the use of tools includes a frame having a back plate and an edge extending around the perimeter of the back plate, and an advertising band having at least one tab, the edge having grooves to align the license plate or other identification tag and friction bumps to couple with the tabs to removably secure a license plate between the frame and the advertising band.

Abstract: Improvements in a tilting, lifting stand are presented. The tilt, lift stand is for a musical instrument stand or to elevate/tilt a speaker and or amplifier and rigidly supports a sousaphone brass type instruments, speaker or amplifier in an in a stored and in a playable or elevated position. The stand supports all or the majority of the weight of the instrument or speaker or amplifier in a static position to relieve the weight of the musical instrument or speaker or amplifier. The stand has legs that are extendable to rest on multiple levels as might be found in a stadium. The stand further has a securing mechanism that gently grasps a tubular section to hold the musical instrument. The speaker stand can be easily collapsed for transportation and storage.

Abstract: Equipment for displaying information carriers, especially for advertising purposes, has a chamber accommodating an information carrying device and constructed to make it possible to look into the internal space of the chamber. The chamber is provided with at least one transparent plate transverse to the direction of viewing. The information carrying device is on this plate. At least a part of the chamber wall has strips parallel to a strip in contact with the transparent plate. The information carrying device is formed by at least two objects situated on opposite sides of the transparent plate.

Abstract: A frame that is fitted around the border of a display device such as, but not limited to, a television set is disclosed. The frame is configured to be removably mounted to the display device. According to one embodiment of the invention, the frame has multi-piece construction which provides for advertising panels to be removably inserted into the frame. The frame and the advertising panels may be constructed of a material which allows transmission of infrared and/or RF signals to pass through. Optionally, the frame and/or the advertising panels may include knock-out panels positioned over a receiver for an infrared and/or RF signal. A mounting system, such as a hook-and-loop fastening system, may be used to mount the frame to the display device.

Abstract: A torqued slide bar animal trap having a cage door hingedly disposed at a top side of a cage apparatus, said cage door supportable in an open position angularly extended longitudinally from the cage apparatus when a slide bar is engaged to an attachment piece, said attachment piece disposed upon the cage door proximal the top side of the cage apparatus, wherein the cage door applies torque to the slide bar and rapidly swings to a closed position enclosing an open end of the cage apparatus when a trigger mechanism releases the slide bar from the attachment piece, and each of a pair of ring members falls along each of a pair of door frame struts and an associated one of a pair of door bars to secure the cage door in the closed position by prevention of divergence of the cage door from the open end.