Abstract: A relay and metering test instrument includes an application processor circuitry to control functional operation of the relay and metering test instrument. The application processor circuitry may receive a user selected source code state program, and operational parameters input by the user. The application processor circuitry may compile the source code state program and the operational parameters into a test routine for storage in a memory circuitry with other test routines. The relay and metering instrument may also include a real time processor circuitry and an input/output processor circuitry. The real time processor circuitry may selectively and independently execute the test routine or one of the other test routines to perform one or more respective testing stages. The input/output processor circuitry may cooperatively operate with the real time processor circuitry to output test signals and monitor for receipt of input test signals according to execution of the test routine.

Abstract: A relay and metering test instrument includes an application processor circuitry to control functional operation of the relay and metering test instrument. The application processor circuitry may receive a user selected source code state program, and operational parameters input by the user. The application processor circuitry may compile the source code state program and the operational parameters into a test routine for storage in a memory circuitry with other test routines. The relay and metering instrument may also include a real time processor circuitry and an input/output processor circuitry. The real time processor circuitry may selectively and independently execute the test routine or one of the other test routines to perform one or more respective testing stages. The input/output processor circuitry may cooperatively operate with the real time processor circuitry to output test signals and monitor for receipt of input test signals according to execution of the test routine.

Abstract: A diagnostic test instrument for testing power system equipment may include a chassis having a number of bays capable of receiving test circuitry modules, which may be field inserted by a user desiring to perform a particular test. The instrument may include controller circuitry that may sense in each of the bays whether a respective test circuitry module is inserted therein, and then interrogate respective test circuitry modules in each respective bay to identify a type of the respective test circuitry module. Available testing capabilities may be identified according to the type of each of the respective test circuitry modules identified in respective bays. The controller circuitry may output configuration instructions to test circuitry modules, and respective test ports included in each of the respective test circuitry modules may be selectively illuminated as a configuration instruction to visually identify an assigned functionality of the respective test ports.

Abstract: A bowfishing arrow slide configured to slidably attach a bowfishing line to an arrow and configured to include a shock absorbing system to enhance the life of the slide is disclosed. The bowfishing arrow slide enables a bowfishing line to be slidably attached to the arrow to keep the arrow attached to a line reel even after being shot and to allow the slide to move from a preshot position at the tip of the arrow to the rear of the arrow during the shot for improved arrow flight. The bowfishing arrow slide may include a shock absorbing system on the bowfishing arrow slide whereby the shock absorbing system is configured to absorb impact forces created when the strikes a slide stop on an arrow shaft when the arrow is shot. The shock absorbing system reduces damage to the slide thereby enhancing the useful life of the slide.

Abstract: A diagnostic test instrument for testing power system equipment may include a chassis having a number of bays capable of receiving test circuitry modules, which may be field inserted by a user desiring to perform a particular test. The instrument may include controller circuitry that may sense in each of the bays whether a respective test circuitry module is inserted therein, and then interrogate respective test circuitry modules in each respective bay to identify a type of the respective test circuitry module. Available testing capabilities may be identified according to the type of each of the respective test circuitry modules identified in respective bays. The controller circuitry may output configuration instructions to test circuitry modules, and respective test ports included in each of the respective test circuitry modules may be selectively illuminated as a configuration instruction to visually identify an assigned functionality of the respective test ports.

Abstract: A broadhead having at least one movable blade capable of moving between shooting and retraction positions is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the broadhead may include a plurality of movable blades. The broadhead may include a blade movement resistance system configured to retain the blades in a shooting position while being shot and enable to blades to rotate forward into a retraction position during retraction into a nonbarb position to enable the broadhead to be easily removed from a target or animal. A nonbarb position is one in which the proximal edge of the blade does not form an acute angle with the broadhead or arrow but faces away from the broadhead body or arrow at an obtuse angle.

Abstract: A broadhead having one or more movable blades capable of moving between closed and open positions and having a blade shock absorption system configured to absorb forces generated within a movable blade moving from the closed position to the open position is disclosed. The blade shock absorption system cushions the blade as the blade moves to the open position from the closed position, thereby substantially reducing the likelihood of the blade being damaged when the broadhead strikes an animal and the blades are deployed form the closed position into the open position.

Abstract: A bowfishing arrow slide configured to slidably attach a bowfishing line to an arrow and configured to include a shock absorbing system to enhance the life of the slide is disclosed. The bowfishing arrow slide enables a bowfishing line to be slidably attached to the arrow to keep the arrow attached to a line reel even after being shot and to allow the slide to move from a preshot position at the tip of the arrow to the rear of the arrow during the shot for improved arrow flight. The bowfishing arrow slide may include a shock absorbing system on the bowfishing arrow slide whereby the shock absorbing system is configured to absorb impact forces created when the strikes a slide stop on an arrow shaft when the arrow is shot. The shock absorbing system reduces damage to the slide thereby enhancing the useful life of the slide.

Abstract: A bowfishing nock adapter providing a robust stop supporting element configured to support a bowfishing line stop and to support a nock is disclosed. The bowfishing nock adapter may be formed from an elongated adapter body configured to be attached to a distal end of an arrow at a proximal end of the elongated adapter body. The elongated adapter body may include an arrow retention system that, once crimped, prevents the bowfishing nock adapter from being removed from an arrow. The bowfishing nock adapter includes a stop supporting element configured to support a bowfishing line stop such that the bowfishing line stop is removable.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes a gear including clutch teeth, a housing having axial holes, including displaceable pins, each pin fitted in one of the holes, and a plate of forged powdered metal, the plate including second teeth, axial displacement of the pins causing axial displacement of the plate relative to the gear and the housing, and engagement of the second teeth with the clutch teeth.

Abstract: A fish harvesting head is disclosed having one or more barb arms protruding from barb receiving slots in a harvesting body, wherein one or more barb arms includes one or more gripper arms extending from at least one barb arm nonorthogonal and nonparallel with the barb arm to prevent the fish harvesting head from inadvertently being pulled free from a target. The gripper arm may extend at a compound angle from a side surface of the barb arm. The gripper arm may also be nonlinear such that the gripper arm mates with an outer surface of the fish harvesting head when the barb arm is in a closed position against the harvesting body. In such a position, the gripper arm assists the barb arm in staying in a closed position while the fish harvesting head is driven into a target, such as, but not limited to a fish.

Abstract: A fish harvesting head is disclosed having one or more barb arms protruding from barb receiving slots in a harvesting body, wherein one or more barb arms includes one or more gripper arms extending from at least one barb arm nonorthogonal and nonparallel with the barb arm to prevent the fish harvesting head from inadvertently being pulled free from a target. The gripper arm may extend at a compound angle from a side surface of the barb arm. The gripper arm may also be nonlinear such that the gripper arm mates with an outer surface of the fish harvesting head when the barb arm is in a closed position against the harvesting body. In such a position, the gripper arm assists the barb arm in staying in a closed position while the fish harvesting head is driven into a target, such as, but not limited to a fish.

Abstract: A fish harvesting head is disclosed having one or more barb arms protruding from barb receiving slots in a harvesting body and having an arm retraction system configured to withdraw the barb arms toward the harvesting body for removal of the fish harvesting head from a body. The arm retraction system is configured to allow the barb arms to move between a shooting barb position and a fish retaining barb position. The arm retraction system may also be activated to retain the barb arms against the harvesting body of the fish harvesting head in a fish harvesting head release position, which enables the fish harvesting head to be easily pulled back through a body, such as a fish, after it has been shot. The barb arms may be held in the fish harvesting head release position while all components, including a pierce tip, remain attached to the fish harvesting head.

Abstract: A fish harvesting head is disclosed having one or more barb arms protruding from barb receiving slots in a harvesting body and having an arm retraction system configured to withdraw the barb arms toward the harvesting body for removal of the fish harvesting head from a body. The arm retraction system is configured to allow the barb arms to move between a shooting barb position and a fish retaining barb position. The arm retraction system may also be activated to retain the barb arms against the harvesting body of the fish harvesting head in a fish harvesting head release position, which enables the fish harvesting head to be easily pulled back through a body, such as a fish, after it has been shot. The barb arms may be held in the fish harvesting head release position while all components, including a pierce tip, remain attached to the fish harvesting head.

Abstract: A tunable broadhead for archery is disclosed. The broadhead may be formed from a blade assembly that is secured in place by a tip having an elongated engaging shaft that extends through the blade assembly and is attachable to a support base. The support base is in turn attachable to an arrow. The blade assembly may be rotated into any position before the tip is tightened such that the blade assembly is placed under compression between the tip and the support base. Once the tip has been tightened, the blade assembly does not rotate. Such a configuration enables the blades of the broadhead to be indexed relative to the fletching on the arrow and enables the blades to be oriented consistently between multiple arrows in an archer's quiver, thereby enhancing accuracy regardless of the position of the insert within the end of an arrow to which the broadhead is attached.

Abstract: A technique for administering a rebate program includes logic for generating rebate information based the purchase of goods and/or services using a card instrument. The technique further includes logic for applying a rebate, based on the rebate information, to fund at least part of a transaction performed by an brokerage service. In one embodiment, the brokerage service charges a fee to perform the transaction. In this case, the rebate is used to fund at least part of the transaction fee. The rebate therefore entitles the cardholder to perform a transaction free of charge. The rebate thus is converted to one or more “free transactions,” and in a more specific application, one or more “free trades.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes a gear including clutch teeth, a housing having axial holes, including displaceable pins, each pin fitted in one of the holes, and a plate of forged powdered metal, the plate including second teeth, axial displacement of the pins causing axial displacement of the plate relative to the gear and the housing, and engagement of the second teeth with the clutch teeth.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle drivetrain includes de-energizing a clutch that connects a differential output to a wheel, rotating said component through a sump by pulsing the clutch when a speed of a differential component is less than a reference speed, and cyclically pulsing the clutch while a speed of said component exceeds the reference speed and a count of a timer, started when the clutch is de-energized, exceeds a reference count.

Abstract: A technique for administering a rebate program includes logic for generating rebate information based the purchase of goods and/or services using a card instrument. The technique further includes logic for applying a rebate, based on the rebate information, to fund at least part of a transaction performed by an brokerage service. In one embodiment, the brokerage service charges a fee to perform the transaction. In this case, the rebate is used to fund at least part of the transaction fee. The rebate therefore entitles the cardholder to perform a transaction free of charge. The rebate thus is converted to one or more “free transactions,” and in a more specific application, one or more “free trades.