Abstract: A container includes a bottom and a plurality of walls that form a storage cavity. A primary lid is disposed over the storage cavity. The primary lid includes a top surface that defines a dispenser portion through which items within the storage cavity may be dispensed. A dispenser lid is pivotally attached to the primary lid. The dispenser lid has a closed position in which the dispenser lid is pivoted downwards relative to the primary lid to cover the dispenser portion and an open position in which the dispenser lid is pivoted upwards relative to the primary lid to expose the dispenser portion.

Abstract: A soil processing tool for delivering a fluid slurry may include a barrel section to define placement of the fluid slurry, a core section being in a spaced relationship to the barrel section, and a flight section formed between the core section and the barrel section. The soil processing tool may include a first cutting tip to reduce debris and the barrel section may include a lower edge including a second cutting tip to reduce debris. The flight section may include a leading edge including a third cutting tip to reduce debris, and the core section may include a fourth cutting tip to reduce debris. The core section may include a first nozzle to dispense the fluid slurry, and the fluid slurry may be concrete slurry. The nozzle may be located approximately in the midsection of the core section, and the core section may include a second nozzle approximately in the bottom of the core section. The flight member may be inclined with respect to the core section.

Abstract: Surgical garments and methods are disclosed for maintaining a sterile field between a garment wearer seated on a surgical chair and a patient positioned between the wearer's legs.

Abstract: A boat trailer guide system for effectively launching and retrieving a boat. The system comprises a guide frame that can be removably attached to a boat trailer. The guide frame comprises two guide rails that are horizontally and vertically symmetrical. Each guide rail has a first end and a second end. The first ends of the guide rails converge and are attached to the trailer frame through the previously mentioned upright structure on the “bow” end of the trailer. The second ends diverge in the direction of the “stern” end of the trailer. The lengths of the two guide rails are such that the second ends extend toward the vicinity of the trailer wheels, or even extend past the trailer wheels to the stern end of the trailer frame. The guide rails are preferably curved symmetrically both vertically and horizontally such that they match the general contour of the hull of the trailed boat.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for chopping long unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. The chopper has a backup roll, a blade roll and a biasing system for forcing the backup roll and the blade roll together at a desired force during set up and operation. The biasing system contains one or more sensors for sensing a biasing force at set up and during operation.

Abstract: A mounting assembly (18) for mounting an optical component (14) along an optical axis (22) to an apparatus frame (12) of a precision apparatus (10) includes a mounting bracket (20). The precision apparatus (10) includes a first alignment rod (316A), a second alignment rod (316B), and a third alignment rod (316C) that extend parallel to the optical axis (22).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for chopping long unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. The chopper has a backup roll, a blade roll and a biasing system for forcing the backup roll and the blade roll together at a desired force during set up and operation. The biasing system contains one or more sensors for sensing a biasing force at set up and during operation.

Abstract: A container includes a bottom and a plurality of walls that form a storage cavity. A primary lid is disposed over the storage cavity. The primary lid includes a top surface that defines a dispenser portion through which items within the storage cavity may be dispensed. A dispenser lid is pivotally attached to the primary lid. The dispenser lid has a closed position in which the dispenser lid is pivoted downwards relative to the primary lid to cover the dispenser portion and an open position in which the dispenser lid is pivoted upwards relative to the primary lid to expose the dispenser portion.

Abstract: The disclosed device is directed toward a pulverizer including a pulverizing chamber formed between a table, a cover, and side walls. The side walls are coupled between the table and the cover. At least three rotary plates are disposed in the table. Each of the rotary plates include a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface being proximate the pulverizing chamber. At least one hammer is coupled to each rotary plate on the top surface of the rotary plate. A flow slot is formed between each rotary plate and the table, wherein the flow slot is configured to fluidly couple pulverized material through each flow slot to a discharge. A material feeder is coupled to the cover. The material feeder is configured to feed material to be pulverized into the pulverizing chamber through the cover.

Abstract: This invention comprises four different embodiments. In the first embodiment, sparking inserts are located on the lower portion of the skate truck. In the second embodiment, the sparking inserts are located on the skateboard board between the skate trucks. In the third embodiment, the sparking inserts are located on the nose or tail of the skateboard board. In the fourth embodiment, the sparking inserts are located on the wheels.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a buddy seat for a tractor. From the bottom, it incorporates a J-shaped frame having three legs, the longer vertical leg extending upward into a seat portion. It terminates at the bottom with a horizontally bent portion on the floorboard and an upstanding distal leg adjacent to the hump in the floorboard. That leg connects with a transverse or horizontal foundation leg with fasteners for attachment. The back of the seat is orthopedically shaped to define a back cushion, a bottom cushion is adjacent to it, and the two cushions are supported by an L-shaped bracket. The bracket has an included angle to provide comfort to the passenger.

Abstract: An adjustable clamping assembly is disclosed that includes first and second blocks each having a passageway through which support rods are inserted. The blocks may be rotated relative to each other. In one embodiment, each block has a slot extending from one face of each block to the passageway housing the support rod. The second block includes a frusto-conical seat for receiving a frusto-conical bearing member of the first block. A partially threaded stem extends from the first block coaxial with the bearing member and is inserted through an aperture in the second block. The stem is inserted within the tapped portion of a handle for adjusting the tightness of the assembly. As the handle is tightened the slots compress thereby securing the support rods in a fixed position within the passageways. In another embodiment, the first block includes a set screw instead of the slot for securing the support rod in a fixed position.