Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for protecting an optical device generally comprise: a sleeve portion to circumscribe and substantially conform to the shape of at least a portion of a housing of the optical device, and a body portion detachably coupled to the sleeve portion, wherein the body portion comprises an elongated piece comprising at least a first flap at a first end to encase a first lens. The sleeve portion and the body portion comprise of an elastic material.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for protecting an optical device generally comprise: a sleeve portion to circumscribe and substantially conform to the shape of at least a portion of a housing of the optical device, and a body portion detachably coupled to the sleeve portion, wherein the body portion comprises an elongated piece comprising at least a first flap at a first end to encase a first lens. The sleeve portion and the body portion comprise of an elastic material.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for protecting an optical device generally comprise: a sleeve portion to circumscribe and substantially conform to the shape of at least a portion of a housing of the optical device, and a body portion detachably coupled to the sleeve portion, wherein the body portion comprises an elongated piece comprising at least a first flap at a first end to encase a first lens. The sleeve portion and the body portion comprise of an elastic material.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for protecting an optical device generally comprise: a sleeve portion to circumscribe and substantially conform to the shape of at least a portion of a housing of the optical device, and a body portion detachably coupled to the sleeve portion, wherein the body portion comprises an elongated piece comprising at least a first flap at a first end to encase a first lens. The sleeve portion and the body portion comprise of an elastic material.

Abstract: A nonconductive bridge element is secured to a pair of end plates in a conduit retainer apparatus in a trench. The pair of end plates are secured to a trench wall by dowels extending through holes in the end plates and the bridge element is disposed in the trench on top of conduits. The end plates are two piece elements, a plate and an insert pin extending through the plate. The center bridge element comprises a nonconductive tube, the ends of which receive the insert pins.

Abstract: Conduit retainer apparatus includes a central bridge element and a pair of end plates secured to the central bridge element. The conduit retainer apparatus is disposed in a trench on top of conduits. The end plates dig into the sides of the trench to prevent the conduits from rising or floating as the conduit is being encased in concrete. The end plates include barb elements to help lock the conduit apparatus to the sides of the trench. Different configurations of barb elements are illustrated, and also different embodiments of end plates and bridge elements.

Abstract: A voice recognition grammar (“VRG”) tool for facilitating the creation of speech grammars for speech recognition applications is described. The VRG tool 114 uses syntax diagrams to enable a developer to visually build vendor-independent speech recognition grammars. The grammars are built from visual components called blocks, which represent the elements of a grammar. Blocks are connected and assigned values to define a grammar. A grammar is built with the VRG tool within a “Construction Area” by selecting blocks from a “Tool Kit.” Every phrase must start with a start block and be completed with an end block, with the various grammar blocks being connected between them. Once the syntax for the grammar is constructed, using the aforementioned blocks labeled and defined appropriately, a grammar specific to the selected vendor may be generated and is then ready for use by a voice recognition application.

Abstract: Conduit retainer apparatus includes a central bridge element and a pair of end plates secured to the central bridge element. The conduit retainer apparatus is disposed in a trench on top of conduits. The end plates dig into the sides of the trench to prevent the conduits from rising or floating as the conduit is being encased in concrete. The end plates include barb elements to help lock the conduit apparatus to the sides of the trench. Different configurations of barb elements are illustrated.

Abstract: A generic java applet which opens a connection to a web server allowing the web server to asynchronously push data to a browser. The java applet is embedded in a web page and loaded by the web browser with the web page. The java applet enables the web server to transmit any form of data to the browser so specialized java applets would be unnecessary. As the java applet is opened by the standard web browser, specialized software, or plug-ins, are unnecessary.

Abstract: Scope cover apparatus includes a generally cylindrical element made of stretchable material with end pieces and with a relatively narrow and elongated opening through which a scope fits into the scope cover. The material out of which the scope cover is made is elastic enough to stretch to fit onto a scope and yet to substantially cover the scope when the scope cover is placed on the scope for maximum protection.

Abstract: Scope cover apparatus includes a generally cylindrical element made of stretchable material with end pieces and with a relatively narrow and elongated opening through which a scope fits into the scope cover. The material out of which the scope cover is made is elastic enough to stretch to fit onto a scope and yet to substantially cover the scope when the scope cover is placed on the scope for maximum protection.

Abstract: A spray coating booth for enclosing individual articles to be coated with a liquid spray while the articles are supported in closely spaced relation on an article conveyor for movement through the booth includes a rigid frame with fixed sidewalls and movable top and end walls which may be moved between a closed position completely enclosing an article supported on the conveyor and an open position to permit articles to be moved into and out of the booth. The movable top assures against coating liquid dripping onto and contaminating articles moving on the conveyor which are not to be coated. The end walls are supported for movement in substantially a transverse vertical plane to permit close spacing of articles on the conveyor without contact of the articles by the end walls.

Abstract: An edge trimmer for trimming the side edges of a running length of metal strip having upper and lower rotary shearing cutter discs engaging the top and bottom respectively, of the strip being trimmer includes top and bottom cylindrical strip stabilizers mounted coaxially with the cutter discs engaging the top and bottom surface of the strip adjacent the trim line, and a movable holddown roll disposed inboard of the top strip stabilizer and cooperating with the lower strip stabilizer to stabilize the strip at a location spaced inward from the trim line. The holddown roll is movable between an operable position engaging the strip and an inoperable position permitting access to the cutter disc for servicing.

Abstract: Louvered roof apparatus is disclosed which includes a plurality of overhanging louvers to provide shade as an integral part of a roof.