Abstract: A shade cover assembly adapted to be carried on a tower above the cockpit area of a pleasure boat, said shade cover assembly including a generally opaque cover, a cover fixture adapted to be carried by said tower for containing the cover in a rolled up state when in the retracted position and a frame for tensioning said cover when said cover is withdrawn from said fixture and is extended in a generally horizontal position above the cockpit area.

Abstract: Device for monitoring and/or modifying vehicle operator behavior. The device is suited for reducing vehicle operator aggressive driving behavior which leads to increased anger and so-called “road rage”, and includes a sensor mountable in a vehicle that detects a vehicle driving condition exceeding a preset vehicle driving condition. A signal is operatively associated with the sensor and provides a warning to a vehicle operator when the sensor detects a vehicle driving condition which exceeds a predetermined value. The signal to the driver is deactivated and stops providing the warning when the sensor detects the preset vehicle driving condition for greater than a predetermined period of time. The warning to the operator may be a caution such as “Easy, now” and “You can let it go”. The device may provide.

Abstract: said pontoon sections and said leading edge of said carrying surface forming a generally smooth leading fairing surface for being towed through water with minimum drag,

Abstract: The patent describes a power boat having a transom and a swim platform or step generally projecting from the transom at a right angle at or near the water line. The swim step is adapted to the launching of a seated rider carried on a sky ski having an elongated board and a tee bar normally extending from the board into the water. The swim platform has a slot adapted to receive tee bar and extends from the port and/or starboard margins and runs generally parallel to the transom to an extent sufficient to snugly receive the tee bar while the board is supported by the platform with the tee bar extending through the slot and below the platform into the water whereby a rider can mount the seat and secure himself to the sky ski and then readily launch himself and the ski by pushing out of the slot.

Abstract: A pressure point relief system for use in a patient resting surface, such as a mattress, that has different firmness ratings in different areas of the surface of the mattress which correspond to different points of a patient's body. The pressure point relief device has at least one first foam strip of a predetermined firmness, and at least one second foam strip having a firmness greater than that of the first foam strip and positioned adjacent to the first foam strip so as to form a smooth transition from a surface of the first foam strips to a surface of the second foam strips. In addition, at least one foam truss portion is positioned adjacent to the first and second foam strips so as to provide a smooth transition from the surface of the first and second foam strips to a surface of the truss system thereby forming a substantially planar surface.

Abstract: A geographical position/image capturing system stores object images and position coordinates as digital data. The system incorporates a geo-addressed map data base and geo-positioning device for relating the position of the system at the time the image is captured to the captured digital image data and the geo-addressed map. A point-of-interest feature data base is linked to the image data and the position data, by hyper-media links. Digital multi-media entities such as graphics, video clips, audio streams and the like can be digitally stored and retrieved based on hyper-media links coupling the entities to the object images, the map position and feature data base. A playback unit incorporating an image viewer communicates with the stored digital digital image data, the multi-media entities, the map data base, and the feature data base and allows modified images of selected portions of the images and other data to be viewed by a user.

Abstract: A process for installing a carpet underlay resistant to water requires placing a padding over a floor, mechanically securing the padding to the floor and placing an underlay over the padding. The underlay is formed of a water resistant fabric or water resistant film. The fabric being treated with a water repellent finish. The resulting fabric or film being resistant to water such that 20 ml of water poured on a sample of the underlay from a height of 6 cm results in no wet spot after 10 minutes, or results in a wet spot having a maximum diameter of 2.54 cm, on a paper towel located directly beneath the location on the underlay on which the water has been poured.

Abstract: A terpolymer having units of Formula I wherein X is a C2-10 alkyl, C6-12 aryl, or C4-12 alkoxy radical, d is from about 3 to about 50, R is a fluoroalkyl radical Rf—(A)v—(B)w—, Rf is a fully fluorinated straight or branched aliphatic radical optionally interrupted by at least one oxygen atom, A is a divalent radical selected from —SO2N(R″)—, —CON(R″)—, —S—, or —SO2—, where R″ is H, or a C1-6 alkyl radical, B is a divalent linear hydrocarbon radical —CtH2t—, where t is 1 to 12, Y is a divalent radical —CH2—O—, u, v, and w are each independently zero or 1, R′ is hydrogen or methyl, e is from about 0.05 to about 10, M is hydrogen, alkali metal, or ammonium, and f is from about 5 to about 40, and its use to provide soil resistance and resistance to staining by acid dyes for fiber substrates is disclosed.

Abstract: A terpolymer having units of Formula I wherein X is a C2-10 alkyl, C6-12 aryl, or C4-12 alkoxy radical, d is from about 3 to about 50, R is a fluoroalkyl radical Rf—(A)v—(B)w—, Rf is a fully fluorinated straight or branched aliphatic radical optionally interrupted by at least one oxygen atom, A is a divalent radical selected from —SO2N(R″)—, —CON(R″)—, —S—, or —SO2—, where R″ is H, or a C1-6 alkyl radical, B is a divalent linear hydrocarbon radical —CtH2t—, where t is 1 to 12, Y is a divalent radical —CH2—O—, u, v, and w are each independently zero or 1, R′ is hydrogen or methyl, e is from about 0.05 to about 10, M is hydrogen, alkali metal, or ammonium, and f is from about 5 to about 40, and its use to provide soil resistance and resistance to staining by acid dyes for fiber substrates is disclosed.

Abstract: A water craft including an engine of sufficient thrust to create an enlarged wake at the stern of the boat as the boat moves along the surface of a body of water, and at least one water tight compartment positioned below the waterline having a sealable opening at the stern of the boat below the water line. The compartment extends from the stern to a point forward of the engine. The compartment is adapted to contain liquid water in an amount sufficient to enhance or equalize the size of the boat wake. The opening is adapted to be opened to drain out the water.

Abstract: A pressure reducing cushion with selective pressure point relief features at least two air bladders, and a foam outer layer covering the air bladders. Each air bladder consists of an impervious to air sheet material which surrounds an open celled compressible foam material. Attached to the air bladder is an air flow tube and attached to the air flow tube is a flow control element. When the flow control element is open air from the atmosphere is able to communicate with the interior of the open celled compressible foam material through the air flow tube in combination with the flow control element. The open celled compressible foam material is of such a characteristic that once it is deformed it tends to regain its original shape, thus filling the air bladder with air, if the flow control element is open.

Abstract: A water sport device for supporting a seated human rider while the rider and the device are towed behind a powered water craft, including an elongate board to which a seat and foot holder are secured, an elongate hydrofoil extending downward from the board and a planing blade secured to the hydrofoil generally parallel to the board so that the planing blade provides essentially no lift when the board is horizontal. The seat is secured to the board by a shock absorbing means to cushion the impact forces on the rider. The positioning of the seat and the planing blades at the rear of the board, the use of a single vertical hydrofoil, the size of the planing blade and the positioning of the foot holders at least two feet in front of the seat provides a water sports device which is relatively easy to ride, while at the same time being highly maneuverable and capable of high jumps.

Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple "correct" answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.

Abstract: A composition with the required chipping characteristics can be formed into a solid block surrounding objects to be exposed by chipping away the material of the block to define a paleontology or similar toy. The composition contains rounded granite particles of two different mesh sizes, a wax filler material in the interstices between the particles and a separate binder to form the structure into a solid block.

Abstract: A process for rendering carpet fiber resistant to stains and soil comprisinga) applying to carpet fiber a first aqueous medium of at least one stain resist,b) applying to carpet fiber a second distinct aqueous medium of at least one fluorochemical soil resist, without any intervening steaming or rinsing, andc) drying the carpet, is disclosed.

Abstract: A terpolymer having units of Formula I ##STR1## wherein X is a C.sub.2-10 alkyl, C.sub.6-12 aryl, or C.sub.4-12 alkoxy radical,d is from about 3 to about 50,R is a fluoroalkyl radical R.sub.f (A).sub.v --(B).sub.w --,R.sub.f is a fully fluorinated straight or branched aliphatic radical optionally interrupted by at least one oxygen atom,A is a divalent radical selected from --SO.sub.2 N(R")--, --CON(R")--, --S--, or --SO.sub.2 --, where R" is H, or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl radical,B is a divalent linear hydrocarbon radical -CtH.sub.2 t-, where t is 1 to 12,Y is a divalent radical --CH.sub.2 --O--,u, v, and w are each independently zero or 1,R' is hydrogen or methyl,e is from about 0.05 to about 10,M is hydrogen, alkali metal, or ammonium, andf is from about 5 to about 40,and its use to provide soil resistance and resistance to staining by acid dyes for fiber substrates is disclosed.

Abstract: 2,3,2 Tetramine (3,7-diazanonane-1,9-diamine) is propounded for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease and dementias characterized by mitochondrial damage in view of this compound's ability to completely neutralize the dopainine-depriving effect of MPTP in laboratory animals up to 12 hours post MPTP injection, and to retain partial protection at suboptimal tissue levels for up to 36 hours.

Abstract: A pressure reducing backrest cushion with selective pressure point relief features at least two air bladders, and a foam outer layer covering the air bladders. Each air bladder consists of an impervious to air sheet material which surrounds an open celled compressible foam material. Attached to the air bladder is an air flow tube and attached to the air flow tube is a flow control element. When the flow control element is open air from the atmosphere is able to communicate with the interior of the open celled compressible foam material through the air flow tube in combination with the flow control element. The open celled compressible foam material is of such a characteristic that once it is deformed it tends to regain its original shape, thus filling the air bladder with air, if the flow control element is open.

Abstract: An improved process for applying a treating agent in the form of a foam to fibrous material wherein the improvement comprises applying foam having a blow ratio of from about 2:1 to about 6:1 using equipment designed for the application of liquid treating agents is disclosed.

Abstract: A carpet underlay comprising a fibrous nonwoven substrate composed of natural or synthetic fibers having in or on it a repellent finish which makes said substrate substantially imprevious to liquids, and a carpet having an underlay substantially impervious to liquids affixed to the carpet back rendering said carpet substantially impervious to liquids are disclosed.