Abstract: An improved game call with a game call reed wherein said reed has a restraining end for attachment to a call and a unrestrained end with a non-linear edge for providing improved moisture dissipation, and producing calls more closely matching that of natural animal calls.

Abstract: An improved game call for attracting waterfowl, other birds and animals, the preferred embodiment particularly adapted for use in calling ducks. In the preferred embodiment, a mouthpiece is provided with a sounding insert and a receiving collar. By providing a separate sounding insert and receiving collar, materials of varying compositions and densities may be used to construct the game call. Varying materials permit a wider range of tonal qualities and aesthetics. A separate sounding insert similarly permits the mouthpiece to be constructed of materials which may not provide optimal sounding qualities. The game call permits a wide variety of materials, including metal and ornamental woods to be combined for optimal tonal and aesthetic qualities.

Abstract: The present invention provides carbon-containing adsorbent materials as well as processes for making them and processes for using them to remove contaminants from fluids.

Abstract: An improved game call with a game call reed wherein said reed has a restraining end for attachment to a call and a unrestrained end with a non-linear edge for providing improved moisture dissipation, and producing calls more closely matching that of natural animal calls.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for producing a signal analogous to the means temperature of fluid within a flow path is in a turbo machine. The fluid flowing in the flow path has a nonconstant temperature considered transversely thereto and defining a temperature profile. An elongate thermosiphon is immersed substantially entirely in said fluid flow and extend transversely thereto for sensing a thermal characteristic of the vapor therein.