Abstract: A composite pry bar and striking tool having an elongated solid body core surrounded by a molded polymer sleeve. The ends of the tool may include varying combinations of working tips including a pointed tool, a curved chisel, a tapping cap, and/or a molded polymer cap. The working tips are preferably adhesively bonded to the ends of the tool. The molded polymer sleeve includes first and second molded grips and may be segmented to allow for shorter or longer body lengths. The solid body core is formed by a pultrusion fiber resin curing process.

Abstract: An improved computer-implemented graphic user interface comprising a first platform representing a first level of data organization and having a front surface and a top surface, a second platform representing a second level of data organization within the first level of data organization and having a front surface and a top surface, the second platform stacked on the first platform and scaled relative to the first platform such that the top surface of the second platform is smaller than the top surface of the first platform. The interface may further comprise a third platform representing the second layer of data organization within the first level of data organization and having a front surface and a top surface, the second platform and the third platform stacked on the first platform, and the second platform and the third platform scaled relative to the first platform such that the top surfaces of the second and the third platforms are smaller than the top surface of the first platform.

Abstract: According to the invention, techniques for organizing information from systems in a data warehousing environment are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a method for analyzing data from one or more data sources of an enterprise. The method provides a meta-model based technique for modeling the enterprise data. The enterprise is typically a business activity, but can also be other loci of human activity. Embodiments according to the invention can translate data from a variety of sources to particular database schema in order to provide organization to a data warehousing environment.

Abstract: An invention coupling for LP gas or similar fuel source systems is disclosed. The coupling includes a nipple having a nose and a recess, a nut notably disposed in the recess and a fuse disposed between the nut and the nose. The coupling automatically decouples from the fuel source when the fuse acts and shuts off the fuel flow.

Abstract: A method of distributing jump-start booster packs. The method includes furnishing a jump-start booster pack without an internal booster battery at an origin location and packaging the jump-start booster pack at the origin location. The jump-start booster pack is then shipped to a remote location.

Abstract: According to the invention, techniques for organizing information from systems in a data warehousing environment are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a method for analyzing data from one or more data sources of an enterprise. The method provides a meta-model based technique for modeling the enterprise data. The enterprise is typically a business activity, but can also be other loci of human activity. Embodiments according to the invention can translate data from a variety of sources to particular database schema in order to provide organization to a data warehousing environment.

Abstract: According to the invention, techniques for organizing information from systems in a data warehousing environment are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a method for analyzing data from one or more data sources of an enterprise. The method provides a meta-model based technique for modeling the enterprise data. The enterprise is typically a business activity, but can also be other loci of human activity. Embodiments according to the invention can translate data from a variety of sources to particular database schema in order to provide organization to a data warehousing environment.

Abstract: A metal driver golf clubhead comprises a first member comprising the sole, toe, heel and rear of the clubhead; a second member comprising the face of the clubhead and joined to the first member along a generally vertically plane behind the face; and at least a pair of elongated grooves extending in the rear-to-front along the sole of the first member, terminating at the leading edge of the sole for reducing drag in the sole area. The runners which extend to the leading edge reduce the area which strikes the ground and allows the club to release from the initial dig into the turf. The hosel has an internal bore into which the golf club shaft is inserted and mounted, and a reverse tapered surface for securing the hosel and the club shaft in a mating bore in the clubhead. This increases the weight in the head, increases resistance to twist/torque, and imparts a more solid feel, including during the striking of a ball.

Abstract: Technically a functional combination of a nipple with a plug, a stem, a spring, a guide bushing and a coupling nut to form a quick disconnect device for a valve on portable cylinders for LP gas.The device disconnects the gas supply in case of an excess flow.

Abstract: A seismic source and seismic detector are placed within a wellbore, and are secured in generally fixed relation within the wellbore. Multiple sources can be utilized, or multiple detectors may be utilized, within a single wellbore. Also, additional sources or detectors may be placed in adjacent wells. The source may be periodically actuated to obtain seismic data, and subsequent actuation may be directly compared with prior actuations to evaluate reservoir characteristics.

Abstract: A toy trapeze assembly, to be used for amusement purposes, which includes a frame structure having movably attached thereto, by swing supports, a pair of horizontally oriented trapeze bars. The trapeze bars and swing supports are structured and disposed such that the bars swing in a generally pendulum like, horizontally oriented manner, thereby enabling a trapeze acrobat figure to be launched from a protruding peg on one trapeze bar, and caught, utilizing hook and loop fastener pads on the acrobat's arm and leg portions, by either a catcher acrobat, or a hook and loop fastener pad on the second bar.