Abstract: A prefabricated window sill 10 suitable for external use comprises a closed cast outer shell 12 having at least an upper surface 16, a lower surface 18, a front surface 20, a rear surface 22 and first and second end surfaces 24, 26. The shell is made from a composite of a plastic polyester resin mixed with either crushed marble or crushed glass, with a catalyst which causes the resin to set; the shell being filled with an expanded plastics foam.

Abstract: A prefabricated window sill (10) suitable for external use comprises a closed cast outer shell (12) having at least an upper surface (16), a lower surface (18), a front surface (20), a rear surface (22) and first and second end surfaces (24, 26). The shell is made from a composite of a plastic polyester resin mixed with either crushed marble or crushed glass, with a catalyst which causes the resin to set; the shell being filled with an expanded plastics foam.

Abstract: A system for aiding in the teaching and playing of stringed instruments, allowing for easily understood, non-descript reference points. The system is a decal or series of decals or other printed thin attachable strips, depicting the notes on a given string corresponding to given fingering position. The decals are placed on the back of the neck near the top, or nut, allowing the player a clear view of the notes from a natural playing position, rather than having to look at the front of the fingerboard as in current systems. In a particular embodiment the printed notes correspond to the fret positions on a fretted instrument such as a guitar, or bass.

Abstract: A system for aiding in the teaching and playing of stringed instruments, allowing for easily understood, non-descript reference points. The system is a decal or series of decals or other printed thin attachable strips, depicting the notes on a given string corresponding to given fingering position. The decals are placed on the back of the neck near the top, or nut, allowing the player a clear view of the notes from a natural playing position, rather than having to look at the front of the fingerboard as in current systems. In a particular embodiment the printed notes correspond to the fret positions on a fretted instrument such as a guitar, or bass.

Abstract: A thermally insulated enclosure manufactured in pre-assembled or kit form, and constructed of prefabricated insulated sandwich panels, or structural insulated sandwich panels in some embodiments, rated for relatively high operating temperatures and designed for the storage of thermal energy in solid phase particulate storage medium or media at up to 125 deg C. and possibly higher. Said energy storage medium or media will typically be sand, gravel, or other powder or granulated material, or combination thereof, and optionally some proportion of phase change material. Said insulated enclosure is designed to accommodate a variety of heat transfer device designs in storing solar energy and off-peak-generated electric energy. The primary applications for the invention are expected to be in domestic hot water heating, space heating, and process heating, however in addition the thermal energy retained in the enclosure can also be used in powering the refrigeration cycle in some space cooling systems.

Abstract: A device for rinsing, drying and storing wetsuits. A hanger hook is coupled to a waterline connection and to internal and external irrigation elements disposed to rinse the inside and outside of a wetsuit hanging on the hanger. A shroud is provided which is disposed to hang from the hanger space away from the suit to confine spray. An optional closable drain for the shroud allows for the movement of the suit to a suitable location for draining and drying.