Abstract: A mechanical device is presented to mechanically remove weeds in a lawn instead of chemical herbicides. The inventive device utilizes a motor driven horizontal spindle with a large number of closely spaced strings of equal length are attached turning at high speed which do the cutting. The vertically rotating strings selectively defoliates any vegetation that has lateral shoots or broad leaves. Turf grasses have narrow leaves and minimal lateral growth and so allow the rotating strings to pass through with little resistance like a comb going through hair and causes much less damage to the grass leaves. The horizontal spindle can be as long as desired covering a wide path through the lawn as long as the motor has enough power to handle the workload.

Abstract: A defoliation device includes a housing, a push handle, at least one set of wheels, a drive system, and at least one spindle assembly. The housing includes a front section, a rear section, a shaft mount, an interior compartment, a lower opening, and a top section. The push handle is coupled to the rear section of the housing. The at least one set of wheels are rotatably coupled to the housing adjacent to the lower opening. The drive system includes a motor and at least one belt. The at least one spindle assembly includes a shaft and a plurality of trimmer line sets. The at least one spindle assembly positioned within the interior compartment of the housing. The shaft traverses the housing and is operatively engaged to the drive system by way of the at least one belt and to the shaft mount.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes coaxially arranged inner and outer barrels. The outer barrel overlaps a portion of the inner barrel. The inner and outer barrels respectively include first and second features that cooperate with one another to form a retention feature. The cable assembly has a cable that has at least one wire surrounded by an inner insulator that is covered in a metallic shield. The metallic shield is arranged in between the inner and outer barrels. The first feature is arranged beneath the metallic shield, and the second feature is arranged over the metallic shield. At least one of the first and second features extends in a radial direction relative to the other of the first and second features to capture the metallic shield with the retention feature.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes coaxially arranged inner and outer barrels. The outer barrel overlaps a portion of the inner barrel. The cable assembly further includes a cable that has at least one wire surrounded by an inner insulator that is covered in a metallic shield. The metallic shield is arranged in between the inner and outer barrels. The inner barrel includes a retention feature that is arranged beneath the metallic shield. The retention feature protrudes radially outward from the inner barrel to an outermost diameter. The outer barrel includes a crimped portion that is arranged adjacent to the retention feature and has an innermost diameter that is less than the outermost diameter to capture the metallic shield therebetween and prevent the outer barrel from axial movement relative to the inner barrel.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes coaxially arranged inner and outer barrels. The outer barrel overlaps a portion of the inner barrel. The cable assembly further includes a cable that has at least one wire surrounded by an inner insulator that is covered in a metallic shield. The metallic shield is arranged in between the inner and outer barrels. The inner barrel includes a retention feature that is arranged beneath the metallic shield. The retention feature protrudes radially outward from the inner barrel to an outermost diameter. The outer barrel includes a crimped portion that is arranged adjacent to the retention feature and has an innermost diameter that is less than the outermost diameter to capture the metallic shield therebetween and prevent the outer barrel from axial movement relative to the inner barrel.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes coaxially arranged inner and outer barrels. The outer barrel overlaps a portion of the inner barrel. The inner and outer barrels respectively include first and second features that cooperate with one another to form a retention feature. The cable assembly has a cable that has at least one wire surrounded by an inner insulator that is covered in a metallic shield. The metallic shield is arranged in between the inner and outer barrels. The first feature is arranged beneath the metallic shield, and the second feature is arranged over the metallic shield. At least one of the first and second features extends in a radial direction relative to the other of the first and second features to capture the metallic shield with the retention feature.

Abstract: A mask insert and mask system for improving breathing during exertion are disclosed. A mask adjunct device allows for better ventilatory airflow to a masked user especially when moisture causes the mask to collapse against the face reducing airflow. The mask adjunct device is insertable under a face mask to provide a rigid structure defining non-collapsible space between the face and the outer mask. The mask adjunct device comprises a sidewall component comprising openings for air flow and a face engaging component for engaging the user's face. An outer wall component rigidly connects the sidewall component opposite the face engaging component to create the non-collapsible space. The system further comprises an outer face mask for positioning over the mask adjunct device.

Abstract: A vehicle control system has a plurality of subsystem controllers including an engine management system 28, a transmission controller 30, a steering controller 48, a brakes controller 62 and a suspension controller 82. These subsystem controllers are each operable in a plurality of subsystem modes, and are all connected to a vehicle mode controller 98 which controls the modes of operation of each of the subsystem controllers so as to provide a number of driving modes for the vehicle. Each of the modes corresponds to a particular driving condition or set of driving conditions, and in each mode each of the functions is set to the function in mode most appropriate to those conditions.

Abstract: A tool assembly comprising a cylindrical hole saw having an annular cutting surface and at least one rebate blade positioned adjacent to the exterior sidewall of the hole saw having a cutting surface in a plane approximately parallel with the cutting surface of the hole saw and the rebate blade located a predetermined distance below the cutting surface of the cylindrical hole saw.

Abstract: A vehicle control system comprises a plurality of subsystem controllers including an engine management system 28, a transmission controller 30, a steering controller 48, a brakes controller 62 and a suspension controller 82. These subsystem controllers are each operable in a plurality of subsystem modes, and are all connected to a vehicle mode controller 98 which controls the modes of operation of each of the subsystem controllers so as to provide a number of driving modes for the vehicle. Each of the modes corresponds to a particular driving condition or set of driving conditions, and in each mode each of the functions is set to the function mode most appropriate to those conditions.

Abstract: A tool assembly for creating an opening in a hollow core structure that includes a cylindrical hole saw having an annular cutting surface and at least one rebate blade positioned adjacent to the exterior sidewall of the hole saw and having a cutting surface in a plane approximately parallel with the cutting surface of the hole saw. The rebate blade is located a predetermined distance below the cutting surface of the cylindrical hole saw. The assembly is powered by a conventional hand drill.

Abstract: A baby bottle (10) having a dispensing member (20) and a sealing membrane (14) disposed between the dispensing member (20) and an open end (15) of the container (10). A threaded collar (26) engages the open end and a shoulder (34) extends laterally adjacent an extent of the thread. The sealing membrane (14) includes ports (42) for communicating fluid therethrough. The sealing membrane (14) moves from a sealing position with a sealing surface (24) in bearing contact with the open end (15) and a dispensing position with the sealing surface (24) spaced apart from the open end for fluid flow through the ports (42). The sealing membrane moves in response to the shoulder (34) moving as the collar (26) is rotated and moved longitudinally outwardly relative to the end (15) by the camming action of the thread on the bottle (10).

Abstract: A bit retention device for a bit and chuck assembly of a down-the-hole, percussive drill, for retaining a head section of a bit should the head section separate from a shank of the bit includes a chuck adapted for threadable connection to a drill casing, a drill bit, a bit retaining shoulder in the the assembly; a wear collar concentric about the chuck and bit and a flexible retaining member removably connected to the assembly, the retaining member extending radially between the wear collar and bit a sufficient distance to contact the retaining shoulder should the bit drop axially downwardly.

Abstract: A bit retention device for a bit and chuck assembly of a down-the-hole, percussive drill, for retaining a head section of a bit should the head section separate from a shank of the bit includes a chuck adapted for threadable connection to a drill casing, a drill bit, a bit retaining shoulder in the the assembly; a wear collar concentric about the chuck and bit and a flexible retaining member removably connected to the assembly, the retaining member extending radially between the wear collar and bit a sufficient distance to contact the retaining shoulder should the bit drop axially downwardly.

Abstract: A LCD display is driven by certain elements to indicate the responses of a geophone to various tests as a waveform. Waveforms are displayed for an impulse tests, wherein a current pulse is applied to the geophone and the response is displayed, and for a tap test, wherein the top of a geophone is tapped and the first break of the resulting displayed waveform indicates the polarity of the geophone connections. Response to a resistance test is provided by a level indicator. The waveform on the display may be examined with reference to a comparitor indicative of a proper response, and the operational or disfunctional condition of the geophone thereby determined.

Abstract: A method for cushioning dental appliance in the mouth using a visible light cured polymeric material which can also be used in a method for intraoral medicament delivery in the mouth is provided. When used with an orthodontic bracket, for example, the light cured polymeric material is dispensed on the orthodontic bracket after the bracket is in place and the material is light cured on the bracket. When used in a method of intraoral delivery of a medicament, a medicament is added to the polymeric material and the polymeric material is applied in the same manner as described for cushioning an orthodontic bracket.

Abstract: A closed multi-purpose product container suitable for heavy duty transportation of commodity products by railroad flat cars, freight ships and land motor truck power trailer has a full top opening hinged flat rigid lid, as well as the conventional opening rear flat rigid door. The closed hinged flat rigid lid transportation container (CLC) has structural welded seams securing the two long flat rigid side walls, a flat rigid bottom wall, and a front flat rigid end wall, so as to safely carry high density lump loads such as lump coal, powdered and granular chemicals, grains and other solid loads, with secure transportation and freedom from external and internal contamination, when the flat rigid rear door is closed and sealed. Welded triangular strength reinforcement trusses, multiple V-shaped strength stiffening pleats and half round truss means may be equivalently, typically formed in and on the side walls, top lid, rear door and bottom wall of the CLC. Typically, a CLC can have 20 to 40 ft.

Abstract: A vehicle control system has a plurality of subsystem controllers including an engine management system 28, a transmission controller 30, a steering controller 48, a brakes controller 62 and a suspension controller 82. These subsystem controllers are each operable in a plurality of subsystem modes, and are all connected to a vehicle mode controller 98 which controls the modes of operation of each of the subsystem controllers so as to provide a number of driving modes for the vehicle. Each of the modes corresponds to a particular driving condition or set of driving conditions, and in each mode each of the functions is set to the function in mode most appropriate to those conditions.

Abstract: A vehicle control system has a plurality of subsystem controllers including an engine management system 28, a transmission controller 30, a steering controller 48, a brakes controller 62 and a suspension controller 82. These subsystem controllers are each operable in a plurality of subsystem modes, and are all connected to a vehicle mode controller 98 which controls the modes of operation of each of the subsystem controllers so as to provide a number of driving modes for the vehicle. Each of the modes corresponds to a particular driving condition or set of driving conditions, and in each mode each of the functions is set to the function in mode most appropriate to those conditions.