Abstract: The present invention relates to an offshore wind turbine support system and method of installation, where the support system is comprised of two structures, an upper frame lattice structure, and a lower foundation structure that has a plurality of supports embedded in the sea floor, with sleeves of varying length protruding from the supports, such that the top of each sleeve in each foundation structure is about at the same distance below sea level as the top of each sleeve in all other foundation structures of the system.

Abstract: An air-actuated wing assembly includes an assembly base having a generally elongated, flat, planar base panel; a wing body carried by the base panel of the assembly base and at least one generally elongated, cupped half-wing portion extending from at least one side of the wing body. The half-wing portion is adapted to oscillate within a plane perpendicular to a plane of the base panel of the assembly base. An attachment mechanism carried by the wing body. The attachment mechanism is sized to attach to a decoy during use.

Abstract: An air-actuated wing assembly includes a wing body; at least one half-wing portion having a generally elongated, flexible, cupped wing panel extending from the wing body; and an attachment mechanism carried by the wing body. In some embodiments, the air-actuated wing assembly includes an assembly base; a wing support assembly carried by the assembly base; at least one half-wing portion having a generally elongated, flexible, cupped wing panel rotatably carried by the wing support assembly; and an attachment mechanism carried by the assembly base. A fowl decoy is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting or storing compressed natural gas in a marine environment includes the providing of a heavy lift vessel that has a weather deck area that is bounded by forward and aft, port and starboard sides or walls that extend above the weather deck. A buoyant module is provided that contains a pipeline, the pipeline including multiple alternating straight sections and bend sections and multiple layers. The pipeline is supported at differing elevations within the module interior so that the various sections of the pipeline are preferably spaced apart to enable visual and/or remote exterior inspection (e.g. video, radar, x-ray, acoustic, or other exterior, non-destructive test) of the outer surface of the pipeline. The pipeline has a continuous bore that is piggable for internal inspections. The module can be transferred to a heavy lift vessel or can be used as flotation.

Abstract: An improved method of attaching a hair weft (14) to the hair (12) of a wearer (10) is disclosed wherein the hair (12) is first parted along a first parting line (26) corresponding generally to the occipital bone of the wearer (10). Next, an upper portion (28) of hair (12) is folded upwardly relative to the parting line (26) and detachably secured with the hair (12) located above the parting line (26), while a lower portion (30) of hair (12) extends downward relative to the parting line (26). After the lower portion (30) of hair (12) is cleaned, a first segment (34) of the lower portion (30) is folded upwardly relative to the parting line (26) and detachably secured with the hair (12) located above the parting line (26), while a corresponding second segment (36) of the lower portion (30) extends downwardly relative to the parting line (26). The hair weft (14), which includes a plurality of hair stands (18) secured to a base element (16), is next positioned proximal to parting line (26).

Abstract: A hairpiece includes a foundation having a central portion and a circumscribing flap and further including an apron extending from the lower face of the foundation adjacent the flap and circumscribing a portion of the central area. The apron includes slits for receiving hair therethrough from adjacent a bald area on a person's head for anchoring the hairpiece on the bald area. The flap folds over and covers the apron with adhesive therebetween to hold the hair received through the slits in the anchoring position.

Abstract: A method of covering a bald area (20) on a person's head uses a filler piece (10) having a foundation (12) with filler hair (14) attached thereto and conforming substantially to the shape of the bald area (20). The filler piece (10) is attached to the bald area (20) by adhering the foundation (12) thereto. Side hair (24) of sufficient length is then positioned in spanning relationship with the filler piece (10) and commingled with the filler hair (14) to hold the side hair (24) in the spanning relationship.

Abstract: A hair replacement for use on a human head is comprised of a plurality of hairs that are connected to a flexible sheet-like base member. Certain of the hairs are shorter in length than other hairs, and the hairs are also of preselected, contrasting colors. The hairs on the hair replacement are arranged to show a gradation in color as well as length. As a result, the different lengths of the hair render all of the colors visible, whereby a streaked or sun-bleached effect may be realistically provided. In preferred forms, the hairs are arranged in tufts located at spaced intervals along the base member, and the average length of the tuft increases as the rear of the hair replacement is approached.

Abstract: A method for determining the alignment of adjoining metal objects is provd. The method comprises producing an X-ray image of adjoining surfaces of the two metal objects, the X-ray beam being tangential to the point the surfaces are joined. The method is particularly applicable where the alignment of the two metal objects is not readily susceptible to visual inspection.

Abstract: An improved method for attaching a hair unit to the user's head is disclosed wherein the user's natural hair is employed to attach the hair unit in place. In practice, a pair of filaments, dispensed from a unique apparatus, are intertwined with tufts of the user's natural hair into a braid by a unique and simple method. An appropriate hair unit can be secured to the finished braid by any one of a number of techniques. The filament dispensing apparatus disclosed herein includes a frame suitable for mounting on a wall, and a pair of adjustable control assemblies for controlling the rate at which filament is dispensed.

Abstract: A climbing apparatus which is primarily used as a climbing deer stand, and which includes a pair of side frame members spaced by and mounted to a wedge support, and further provided with a wedge attached to the wedge support for engaging one side of a tree or pole, and an engaging bar removably carried by the side frames for encircling and engaging the opposite side of the tree or pole to support the apparatus. The climbing apparatus is used in cooperation with a foot support which is generally characterized by a pair of side supports shaped from a single piece of pipe or conduit into a generally U-shaped configuration, with a removable forward brace positioned between the terminus of the legs of the U, and a V-shaped rear brace spaced from the forward brace.

Abstract: An improved hair unit assembly and method is disclosed wherein the user's natural hair is employed to attach the hair unit in place. In practice, one or more elongated, apertured tubes are placed adjacent the user's natural hair, and strands thereof are pulled into the tubes; an elongated, frictional locking member or adhesive is then inserted within each tube to secure the tubes in place. An appropriate hair unit can then be secured to the tubes by any one of a number of techniques. Reinforcing tube segments are also used to interconnect and bridge spaced hair-receiving tube sections to thus rigidify the overall assembly.

Abstract: A method of attaching a hairpiece is disclosed wherein the recipient's natural hair is utilized to "lock" the hairpiece in place without the need for special attaching devices. After the hairpiece, which has a base element comprised of open-hole netting, has been properly positioned on the head of the recipient, the natural hair underlying the base element is pulled up and through the same after which a selected plurality of hair lengths are divided into pairs of groups which are then tied together to form respective knots above and in engagement with the netting, thereby attaching the hairpiece to the recipient's head. The natural hair is then blended in with the hairpiece filaments and styled along with the hairpiece as desired. This method of attaching a hairpiece not only permits attachment of the same without the use of auxiliary attaching devices but also keeps the natural hair exposed and allows the hair and scalp to be maintained in a healthy condition without removal of the hairpiece.