Abstract: A handle for a fishing rod is disclosed which provides increased sensitivity to vibration. In particular the handle is formed from a plurality of cork rings and a plurality of sensor disks having a relatively higher flexural stiffness than cork, such as graphite rings. The principles of the present invention may be used with virtually any type of fishing rod handle, such as a handle with a reel seat for a bait caster reel; a handle with a reel seat for use with a spinning reel and a handle without a reel seat, also known as a Tennessee style handle and assembled to a rod blank to form a fishing rod. Since the handle is formed from both cork rings and sensor disks having a relatively higher flexural stiffness than cork the handle in accordance with the present invention provides increased sensitivity to vibration relative to a cork handle while at the same time provides the same feel as a handle formed from cork that is not as brittle or susceptible to breakage as an all graphite handle.

Abstract: A tamper resistant padlock. The padlock includes a hasp receiving opening through which passes an extendable and rotatable lock shaft which secures the hasp or other lockable article. A shield is provided adjacent the bottom bore to protect the lock mechanism. The shield may be provided in a magnetic material to strongly attract ball bearings which protect the padlock against metal cutting drill bits.

Abstract: A simulator for request/response systems may be mechanized without the use of manual programming or coding. An interactive rule creation window, supported by a GUI, allows the user to create a rule for fashioning a reply to a message. The rule specifies which messages it applies to and describes the appropriate response. The rule is created in the form of metadata through the rule creation window. In one embodiment, the metadata is compiled and made accessible to a response engine. If desired, additional rules may be created in similar fashion. Any rule can be edited to alter the rule it represents. The response engine has access to the rule or rules and reacts to receipt of a message to interact with the compiled rules to either produce an appropriate response or no response as called for in the rules.

Abstract: A food service cart assembly having improved panel structures and an improved divider and tray arrangement to increase the thermal insulation efficiency of the assembly. Several different panel structures are disclosed, to reduce thermal transfer between the inside and outside surfaces, and between the inside surfaces in the separate heated and refrigerated compartments of the cart. The divider and food trays reduce airflow and thermal transfer between the heated and refrigerated compartment.

Abstract: An integrated air data probe capable of measuring pressure, temperature, relative humidity, turbulence, heading, air speed, the presence of ice, and other relevant measurements for use in building a real time map of the aircraft flying conditions. The probe is attached to the external surface of an airplane such as the wing, fuselage or empannage and is adapted to collect and relay these measurements to a receiving station. By utilizing these probes on numerous airplanes, real time data from numerous data points can be mapped to provide pilots and airlines complete information regarding flying conditions. Additionally, the probe includes a recessed surface for detecting the presence, thickness, and continued buildup of ice by mounting the recessed surface directly into the airflow. One or more light beams are passed over and parallel to the recessed surface, and if ice is present the beams are interrupted.