Abstract: The invention is a rebar bender that is installed in the trailer hitch of a vehicle and used to bend rebar (up to #5) at any angle and length. The rebar is bent using this tool and the strength of the person bending the rebar.

Abstract: Methods for coating a glass substrate as it is being drawn, for example, during fusion draw or during fiber draw are described. The coatings are conductive metal oxide coatings which can also be transparent. The conductive thin film coated glass substrates can be used in, for example, display devices, solar cell applications and in many other rapidly growing industries and applications.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a device and method for attaching one or more paintball pods the underside of the air canister of a paintball marker. A band of material encircles the canister, either covering the entire bottom and mid-section of the canister as a one-piece jacket or cover, or encircling the canister through a flat harness body with a retaining loop around which double-sided Velcro® cinches the harness body to the canister. The harness can be made of a number of different materials with some combination of non-skid and cushioning characteristics. The device protects the air canister, makes retrieving paintball pods easy and efficient, and presents a much smaller target than do other means of providing replacement paintballs. The invention also allows the player to gain mobility, as he/she does not have to deal with paintball pods flopping around during running, diving, crouching, jumping and crawling activities.

Abstract: Inorganic membrane structures of high stability, high permeability, and large surface area. Zeolite membranes can be disposed onto an intermediate pore size modification layer which reduces the pore size of the inorganic porous support. The intermediate pore size modification layer minimizes the defects in the zeolite membrane and provides a more continuous and uniform zeolite membrane. The inorganic membrane structure can be in the form of a honeycomb monolith. The applications for the zeolite membranes include, for example, membrane ultra-filtration of gas or liquid fluids, biological assays and cell culture surfaces.

Abstract: Inorganic porous substrates and methods of making inorganic porous substrates utilizing nanoparticles deposited onto a base substrate are described. The inorganic porous substrates are useful for biological applications, for example, biomolecule attachment such as DNA, RNA, protein and the like. The inorganic porous substrates are also useful for cell growth applications.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a uniform membrane coating to a substrate, such as a honeycomb structure, having a plurality of through-channels, wherein the through-channels have an average diameter of less than or equal to 3 mm. The method includes providing a liquid precursor comprising membrane-forming materials to the substrate and applying a pressure differential across the substrate. The pressure differential causes the liquid precursor to travel uniformly through the through-channels, depositing the membrane-forming materials on the walls of the through-channels and forming the membrane on the walls of the through-channels. The apparatus includes a chamber capable of holding the substrate and of maintaining a pressure differential across the plurality of through-channels.

Abstract: An apparatus useful for electrostatic deposition (ESD) of aerosol particles and methods of depositing the aerosol particles onto a substrate are disclosed. The ESD apparatus and the method of the present invention are useful for electrostatically depositing nanoparticles produced by gas-phase synthesis onto a substrate where the velocity of the flow of aerosol can be controlled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for changing the key of a stringed musical instrument. The machine includes a mounting base, a structure for securing the mounting base to the stringed musical instrument, a housing body to provide a space to accommodate tuning mechanisms, a plurality of control rod assemblies to selectively adjustment for several tunings, a plurality of tuner switch rod assemblies to provide mechanisms to switch between tunings, a set of tuning mechanisms on each control rod assembly for fine adjustment of tuning while in use, a plurality of bridge rollers to adjust height and intonation of strings, a top plate with a plurality of tuner switch screw slots that provide access to the tuner switch rod assemblies, which provide a choice from different tunings, and a lever body to relieve string tension while changing tunings.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a device and method of providing a substantial quantity of paintballs to a paintball gun in a manner which minimizes the target silhouette of the user and allows him/her to supply the paintball gun with relative ease, safety, and efficiency in that he/she does not have to reach for paintball pods to refill his/her marker. A force-feed mechanism removes paintballs from the backpack hopper and feeds them into the marker, while a ratcheting ceiling communicates with a sensor and brings the ceiling of the backpack hopper down on the remaining paintballs as more are fired to ensure that there is a constant pressure feeding the remaining paintballs into the force feed mechanism. The invention also optionally provides for an air canister located in the backpack hopper which even further lowers the player's profile as a target and protects the canister from damage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for presenting data such as CAD data and three-dimensional graphic design data. The presentation method includes a set of one or more pages upon which objects are arranged. The objects may be associated with models, images, text, or buttons. For example, an object may be a walkthrough object associated with a three-dimensional model. The method also includes a means for synchronizing data sets. For example, a two-dimensional floor plan may be synchronized with a three-dimensional walkthrough. Further, the system includes a means for determining collisions and climbing of an actor in a first person walkthrough object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a secure electronic information distribution, archiving and retrieval method and system for communication and correspondence purposes using an integrated system of email, email links and secured online web sites. An information bulletin may be maintained in a secure, easy to use searchable archive. A bulletin notification may be used to send information bulletin summaries and links on a regular or predetermined basis, or on an ad hoc basis, to inform and/or alert one or more recipients of receipt of the information bulletin. The information bulletin may be accessed through a direct link, which may be randomly generated to preserve security and authenticity of the information bulletin. The information bulletin may further include links to attachments and other interactive information.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for presenting data such as CAD data and three-dimensional graphic design data. The presentation method includes a set of one or more pages upon which objects are arranged. The objects may be associated with models, images, text, or buttons. For example, an object may be a walkthrough object associated with a three-dimensional model. The method also includes a means for synchronizing data sets. For example, a two-dimensional floor plan may be synchronized with a three-dimensional walkthrough. Further, the system includes a means for determining collisions and climbing of an actor in a first person walkthrough object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for presenting data such as CAD data and three-dimensional graphic design data. The presentation method includes a set of one or more pages upon which objects are arranged. The objects may be associated with models, images, text, or buttons. For example, an object may be a walkthrough object associated with a three-dimensional model. The method also includes a means for synchronizing data sets. For example, a two-dimensional floor plan may be synchronized with a three-dimensional walkthrough. Further, the system includes a means for determining collisions and climbing of an actor in a first person walkthrough object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a secure electronic information distribution, archiving and retrieval method and system for communication and correspondence purposes using an integrated system of email, email links and secured online web sites. An information bulletin may be maintained in a secure, easy to use searchable archive. A bulletin notification may be used to send information bulletin summaries and links on a regular or predetermined basis, or on an ad hoc basis, to inform and/or alert one or more recipients of receipt of the information bulletin. The information bulletin may be accessed through a direct link, which may be randomly generated to preserve security and authenticity of the information bulletin. The information bulletin may further include links to attachments and other interactive information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a secure electronic information distribution, archiving and retrieval method and system for communication and correspondence purposes using an integrated system of email, email links and secured online web sites. An information bulletin may be maintained in a secure, easy to use searchable archive. A bulletin notification may be used to send information bulletin summaries and links on a regular or predetermined basis, or on an ad hoc basis, to inform and/or alert one or more recipients of receipt of the information bulletin. The information bulletin may be accessed through a direct link, which may be randomly generated to preserve security and authenticity of the information bulletin. The information bulletin may further include links to attachments and other interactive information.

Abstract: A device for use with cellular telephones to control the output of automotive audio systems and the like is described. It is based on a system comprising a digitally coded transmitter, a low frequency transmitter, a RF antenna sensor, and a receiver- switching system. When the cellular phone is in use, operation of the automotive audio system will be interrupted. Upon termination of usage of the cellular telephone, operations of the automotive audio system will resume.

Abstract: The present invention provides a secure electronic information distribution, archiving and retrieval method and system for communication and correspondence purposes using an integrated system of email, email links and secured online web sites. An information bulletin may be maintained in a secure, easy to use searchable archive. A bulletin notification may be used to send information bulletin summaries and links on a regular or predetermined basis, or on an ad hoc basis, to inform and/or alert one or more recipients of receipt of the information bulletin. The information bulletin may be accessed through a direct link, which may be randomly generated to preserve security and authenticity of the information bulletin. The information bulletin may further include links to attachments and other interactive information.

Abstract: An improved, universal, multi-position, tuning mechanism and bridge for stringed musical instruments, designed to provide quick, easy adjustment of the tension of the each string of musical instruments between one of two predetermined tension levels, as well as precise adjustment mechanisms for the traditional tension settings of each string, with all components being safely housed in an easily accessible main body. The present invention includes a support plate mounted to the front surface of the body of a musical instrument. A main body and roller-type bridge are mounted to the top of the support plate. Inside the main body, a plurality of levers, spring loaded plungers and tension adjustment screws are individually adjustable to vary the tension in each string. A multi-tuning lever arm adjusts the tension of the each string between one of two predetermined tension levels. A lever arm adjustment means allows quick and precise adjustment of the tension in each of these two pre-determined settings.

Abstract: A coping system for parapet is comprised of three separate components, a plurality of cleats, a plurality of chairs and a plurality of caps. The cleats are secured to the parapet at spaced intervals and each cleat supports a corresponding chair. Each cap extends between at least two cleats and chairs. Adjacent caps are spaced from each other forming a gap between the caps with the gap being located directly above the chair. The chair forms a gutter for routing water away from the top of the parapet. The chair biases the cap away from the parapet to maintain the engagement between the cap and the cleat. All three components are made entirely of metal providing a sealed joint between adjacent caps without the use of organic compounds.

Abstract: A press fit sleeve bearing member supported in a bearing support in which the support portion of the bearing member is of limited length along the longitudinal dimension of the bearing member. The bearing zone is isolated from the support zone by a transition zone to isolate the bearing zone from dimensional changes due to distortions created by the press fit.