Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting a material using a water jet. A central shaft is mounted so as to extend outward from a material to be cut. A support member is mounted on the central shaft so as to extend transversely therefrom. At least one water jet cutting head is mounted on the support member so as to be translatable therealong. In addition, the at least one water jet cutting head is mounted so as to be rotatable about the central shaft. By controlling the translatory and rotational motion of the at least one water jet cutting head (for example, using computer numerical control or other computer control), a desired cut pattern can be followed with respect to the material being cut.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for computer voice-recognition and in particular, computer voice recognition for user voice feedback systems for sales and E-mail applications.

Abstract: An improved crane warning system that includes acceleration sensors, motion sensors, hydraulic sensors, remote communications and/or a camera. The crane warning system may include a crane warning device integrated into the device suspended from the crane.

Abstract: An improved crane warning system which includes acceleration sensors, motion sensors, hydraulic sensors, remote communications and/or a camera. The crane warning system may include a crane warning device integrated into the ball of the crane.

Abstract: An improved crane warning system which includes acceleration sensors, motion sensors, hydraulic sensors, remote communications and/or a camera. The crane warning system may include a crane warning device integrated into the ball of the crane.

Abstract: An improved crane warning system that includes acceleration sensors, motion sensors, hydraulic sensors, remote communications and/or a camera. The crane warning system may include a crane warning device integrated into the device suspended from the crane.

Abstract: An improved crane warning system which includes acceleration sensors, motion sensors, hydraulic sensors, remote communications and/or a camera. The crane warning system may include a crane warning device integrated into the ball of the crane.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting a material using a water jet. A central shaft is mounted so as to extend outward from a material to be cut. A support member is mounted on the central shaft so as to extend transversely therefrom. At least one water jet cutting head is mounted on the support member so as to be translatable therealong. In addition, the at least one water jet cutting head is mounted so as to be rotatable about the central shaft. By controlling the translatory and rotational motion of the at least one water jet cutting head (for example, using computer numerical control or other computer control), a desired cut pattern can be followed with respect to the material being cut.

Abstract: An improved crane warning system which includes acceleration sensors, motion sensors, hydraulic sensors, remote communications and/or a camera. The crane warning system may include a crane warning device integrated into the ball of the crane.

Abstract: An improved crane warning system which includes acceleration sensors, motion sensors, hydraulic sensors, remote communications and/or a camera. The crane warning system may include a crane warning device integrated into the ball of the crane.

Abstract: A push-on cap for covering the pointed, threaded end of a metal screw. The cap is filled with a polymer inert to the metal, and a curing catalyst, whereby the polymer and curing catalyst are separated until the cap is placed on the screw. The push-on cap is also readily removable from the screw.

Abstract: An improved blank base and method of making a bird repellant structure. The method comprises forming slots into a continuous base strip for the formation of repellant members. Said repellant members have a single forward diagonal edge for the simple cutting of repellant barbs.

Abstract: A smoke detector is incorporated into hand luggage for the traveler who must occupy high rise structures which may not have effective smoke detection equipment. Alternative power supplies minimize operating costs while insuring operation under all conditions.

Abstract: A collapsible seat for attachment to a vertical support and adapted for use without modification as a game pull or arm sling. The seat includes a strap for encompassing a vertical support and a seat member of trapezoidal shape of a flexible material such as canvas. Webbing straps extend along the parallel bases of the trapezoidal seat and are joined at a distance from the seat sides to form a loop through which the strap passes for attachment to a vertical support.

Abstract: A lid-straw combination with the straw being of pleated form and with most of its length wrapped around the innerperiphery of a drink-container lid, one end of the straw passing through the lid, with removable cover sheets provided over both the protruding portion and the entire upper surface of the lid to maintain a sanitary condition.

Abstract: A collapsible chair having a strap for encompassing a vertical support and a seat made of a substantially triangular piece of material mounted to the strap so as to have a generally U-shaped cross-sectional configuration. The strap is two pieces, joined at one of their ends by a releasable fastener and pivotally joined at their other ends. A pair of hooks detachably mount the seat to eyelets in the strap.