Abstract: An automatic pet food dispensing device having a container that stores pet food, a circular pipe attached below the container, a dispenser rotatably received in the circular pipe, a motor that rotates the dispenser, and one or more dispensing spouts connected to the circular pipe is provided. The dispenser includes a shaft with a rectangular cross section and two or more circular dispensing discs fixed to the shaft, and each of the dispensing discs has an arc recess positioned opposite of each other. The dispensing discs have evenly spaced grooves cut out around the circumference of each disc and evenly spaced convex bumps slightly protruding upward.

Abstract: A reusable plant injector includes a sealed housing defining a reservoir for containing a pressurized fluid, the housing including an elongated neck having an inner end in fluid communication with the reservoir and an outer end defining a nozzle. An inlet valve is disposed in the housing in fluid communication with the reservoir for receiving a supply of fluid therethrough. A control valve is provided for selectively starting and stopping a flow of pressurized fluid from the reservoir through the neck and out of the nozzle. A method is also provided for treating a plant or group of plants using the described plant injector.

Abstract: An improved Bobber for fishing that has an automatic locking hook set device built into the float. The Bobber with autolocking hook set device consists of a buoyant bobber float (10). The autolocking hook set device consists of a Slide tube (11), which is a tube with the lower end slightly restricted and a passage in the side for the passage of the locking mechanism, the Slide tube (11) is inserted vertically through the float (10). The Slide tube(11) holds the Slide(14), Spring sheath(15) assembly and Spring(16), which moves vertically, inside the Slide tube(11), The Slide(14) has a passage down through the center longitudally for the free passage of a Fishing line(26) The Spring(16) presses down against the lower restricted end of the Slide tube(11) and up against the upper inside restricted end of the Spring sheath(15). The trigger(13) also slides down into the inside bore of the Slide tube(11) and comes to rest on the tip of the Trigger pawl(18).

Abstract: A fishing pole holder for supporting multiple fishing poles on a fishing boat wall. The holder includes clamping structure for securing the holder to a boat wall and accommodating ready attachment to the boat wall and removal for storage without a need for special tools. Holder elements are adjustable to provide desired pole separation and desired elevation angle during trolling events.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for combating a pre-determined target with submunitions directed at the target from an airborne carrier in the form of a rocket, missile or equivalent (1) whereby the submunitions (17) are of the type whose main effect in target derives from impact with the target. As claimed in the present invention the submunitions (17) are given both a lateral motion vector (34) relative to the direction of flight of the carrier and a motion vector (35) in the direction of flight of the carrier. Jointly these motion vectors give the submunitions a resultant motion vector in a direction (36) towards the target.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a pigment form or pigment concentrate comprising of an organic pigment, a growth-promoting additive, and optionally inorganic filler and/or an organic additive for coloring of seeds. Seeds colored by the dry pigment forms or pigment concentrates show homogeneous color and in some cases growth promotion effects.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for growing plants without soil, comprising a container (1) for containing a plant liquid nutrient reservoir; a support unit (2; 22) mounted in the container (1) above the floor thereof and extending substantially horizontally therein for supporting a plant to be grown; a lid for the container provided with a plant growth aperture (13) for the plant to grow up through; means (20; 34) for continuously circulating the plant liquid nutrient and for maintaining flow thereof in association with the support unit (2; 22); means for emptying and charging the plant liquid nutrient reservoir. The invention also includes a method of growing plants utilizing such a system.

Abstract: A change of grade connector which includes first and second connector members. Each of the connector members is configured to attach to an end of a conventional landscaping edging strip. A longitudinal centerline extends through each of the connector members. The connector includes a fastener which is configured to pivotally attach the connector members. The connector members can pivot with respect to one another along the fastener axis between a first position in which the longitudinal centerlines are aligned and a second position in which the longitudinal centerlines are out of alignment.

Abstract: A device and method that employs a detonation event as an energy source for producing a pyrotechnic output. The device includes an initiation charge that is selectively detonated by an exploding foil initiator. Byproducts from the detonation event are attenuated by a barrier that is disposed between the initiation charge and an ignition charge. The barrier participates in a chemical reaction with the detonation byproducts to oxidize and burn. In this regard, the barrier serves as a fuel that is employed to ignite the ignition charge. The device includes a sealed housing in which the initiator, initiation charge and ignition charges are housed. The housing ruptures in response to the heat and pressure generated by the ignited ignition charge to release the pyrotechnic output.

Abstract: A method for producing a combustible cartridge case for cartridge ammunition, wherein an aqueous pulp containing nitrocellulose and cellulose fibers is produced, a raw felt is produced from the pulp through draining the fiber material on a sieve, and the raw felt is then compressed and shaped. To produce combustible cartridge cases possessing a greater mechanical stability than known cartridge cases of comparable dimensions, additives are mixed into the aqueous pulp prior to the production of the raw felt, to increase the stability of the fiber composite after the compressing process, so the breaking strength and the breaking elongation, and the resistance to tear propagation are increased. The additive is preferably a polymer material having a hydrophilic character and a high content of OH, NH2 and/or similar functional groups, and is capable of forming chemical bonds and/or engaging in intermolecular interaction with the cellulose or nitrocellulose molecules.

Abstract: A combination pet bed and carrying case includes a pet bed with a bottom cushion arrangement that is attachable to the top of a carrying case when the case serves as a support base for the pet bed. The pet bed may be removed from attachment to the carrying case to provide for a pet bed with an extended cushion in the form of a lounge for the pet.

Abstract: An apparatus and method relating to a cased telescoped ammunition assembly configured to be fired from a firing device. Under one aspect of the invention, a cased telescoped ammunition assembly includes a combustible case body and noncombustible end caps connected to opposing ends of the case body. The case body is configured to be substantially consumed in combustion when the ammunition assembly is fired. An internal support structure is positioned in the interior portion of the case body and connected to the end caps. The internal support structure and the end caps define a load-bearing unit that provides a load path substantially independent of the case body. The load-bearing unit is configured to react external loads, such that the combustible case body is substantially isolated from and does not react the external loads.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic initiator, for example, for inflatable safety air bags of automotive vehicles can include an electrically energizable initiator bridge and a reactive layer on the initiator bridge for liberation of energy upon electrical energization of the bridge. The reactive layer can consist of a combustible metal or a metal capable of liberating energy by alloying with a metal of the bridge.

Abstract: A pet collar comprises a strip body, a protective piece, an integrated circuit control board, a printed circuit piece, and a housing. The protective piece is either pervious the light or capable of reflecting light emitted by a motor vehicle of the like. The protective piece is attached to the outer side of the strip body by sewing so as to form a pocket in which the printed circuit piece is contained. The printed circuit piece is provided with a plurality of LED bulbs and is connected to the integrated circuit control board which is fastened with the strip body in conjunction with the housing.

Abstract: A device for imitating the sound of a footfall or stomp of an animal. The device includes a blunt for selectively striking the ground. The blunt can be engaged with a spring and an anchor. A cord can be attached to the spring to draw the blunt back from the ground. The cord can be released and the energy stored in the spring can move the blunt to strike the ground.

Abstract: With the intention of performing an optimal cutting of the hind feet (8) of the half carcasses (4), which are advanced stepwise on an overhead conveyor (6) suspended in the hind feet (8), there is indicated a method and a plant for performing an optimal hind foot cutting. According to the invention, cutting of the hind feet (8) occurs by the half carcasses (4) being gripped by pivoting gripping mechanisms (26) the clear of which in the gripping position not allowing the heel joint (29) to pass through this. As the variation of the thickness of the heel joint on a carcass is very small, a lifting of the ham (32) of the half carcass by displacing the gripping mechanisms (26) will result in the position of the thickest point of the heel joint being well-defined, whereby there is achieved a very great uniformity of the hind foot cutting by the same displacement pattern of the gripping mechanisms (26) in cross-wise direction in relation to saw blades (30) situated in a plane well-defined in advance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for the knotless connecting and disconnecting of sections of fly line or fly line and leader line comprising complimentary female and male interlocking portions. Each portion permanently attached in the core of different sections of fly lines or leader lines.

Abstract: An improved nesting box for migratory waterfowl, especially for wood ducks, made of durable white plastic in a sleek, smooth and round canister shape. This wood duck house with round contours and a tight fitting lid deters predators from entry as there are no edges or ridges for predators to grasp. The ingress and egress hole is of sufficient size to allow a wood duck in flight to easily alight into the inside nesting area. The ingress hole is of sufficient length from the bottom of the canister to be longer then the reach of any predator. The invention provides a mesh grid climbing ladder secured to the inside bottom and side of the canister for easy egress by the ducklings upon hatching. This wood duck house is not to be mounted on a tree. An additional improvement over the prior art is that this invention is mounted on a round plastic hollow pole and planted directly in the water of a wetlands area thereby allowing the ducklings to exit the canister and jump safely to the water below.

Abstract: An account is given of a system for and a method of making the growth/thriving conditions for grass more favorable in connection with grass pitches, e.g. football pitches. A lighting unit having a rectangular peripheral shape and thin, disc-like form is dimensioned to correspond to the pitch that is to be lit artificially, and may comprise extra devices for additional functions that may improve the growth/thriving of the grass, such as watering/ventilation. The lighting unit (16) is arranged to be moveable in the vertical direction by means of a hoisting arrangement comprising masts (10) (or stand roofs), wires (20) and powered hoisting apparatuses.

Abstract: A float device which provides an on-demand change in tacking or planing direction without having to retrieve the float or adjust the float configuration. The float utilizes a float body and at least two longitudinal keel members oppositely disposed on the float body. In a first orientation, the first keel is submerged and the second keel is in the air and the float tacks in the first keel direction. A sharp pull on a tether line connected to the float causes the float body to roll 180 degrees such that second keel is submerged and the first keel is in the air and the float tacks in the second keel direction.