Abstract: A dispersion device configured to disperse a coloring material to a cloth substrate, comprising a hollow housing that contains the coloring material therein, the hollow housing being configured to fracture upon application of a force to the housing and disperse the coloring material to the cloth substrate to color the cloth substrate.

Abstract: A dispersion device configured to disperse a coloring material to a cloth substrate, comprising a hollow housing that contains the coloring material therein, the hollow housing being configured to fracture upon application of a force to the housing and disperse the coloring material to the cloth substrate to color the cloth substrate.

Abstract: Methods and kits are provided for tie-dyeing various materials. A garment or other object is soaked using water or a different liquid, excess water is removed, the object is gathered and tied, and at least one dye is applied to the object. The dyed object is then placed in a heat-resistant container and heated in a heat source such as a microwave. This allows the dye to set more rapidly than via conventional means.

Abstract: A concealed carry weapon belt pouch for carrying a small firearm in a concealment pouch clipped to a wearer's waist belt. The pouch comprising a pouch body with integral spring tensioned handgun holster, a pouch cover flap with quick release fastener, and a spring tensioned belt clip. The pouch can be easily clipped and un-clipped from the belt with a spring clip. A flap covers the pouch opening while simultaneously holding the integral spring tensioned handgun holster portion of the pouch closed. Upon releasing the pouch flap the spring tensioned handgun holster tilts outward allowing easy access to the firearm.

Abstract: A method is provided for retrofitting a conventional plastic valve to allow the valve to be utilized in a waste water system. The method includes strengthening the valve or valve housing using various methods.

Abstract: A self powered spheriacal marker is mounted on a power line by extending the line though opposite openings in the marker. There are two sets of opposite openings to allow the marker to be oriented so that solar cells mounted on the exterior of the marker face a southernly direction. A battery inside the marker is maintained in a charged condition by the solar cells and power led lights that flash intermittently so as to draw attention to the marker. Two halves of the marker are secured together by pin-latch fasteners that are placed around shoulders extending around the periphery of the marker.

Abstract: A self powered spherical marker is mounted on a power line by extending the line though opposite openings in the marker. There are two sets of opposite openings to allow the marker to be oriented so that solar cells mounted on the exterior of the marker face a southernly direction. A battery inside the marker is maintained in a charged condition by the solar cells and power led lights that flash intermittently so as to draw attention to the marker. Two halves of the marker are secured together by pin-latch fasteners that are placed around shoulders extending around the periphery of the marker.

Abstract: A moisture sensor for an agricultural combine comprises a chamber having an inlet and an outlet and a paddle wheel flow controller located adjacent to the outlet. The paddle wheel flow controller is rotated by an electric motor which is controlled by an electronic controller. Grain from the clean grain elevator is directed through the inlet of the chamber past a capacitance sensor comprising a first, second and third plates. By measuring the capacitance of the grain, the moisture in the grain can be determined.

Abstract: Temporary and long term guard rail systems for use by residential and commercial builders on construction sites to prevent accidental falls that can result in serious bodily injuries. The systems meet the standards of fall protection as specified by OSHA including those on safety issues concerning protrusions that can cause lacerations and present clothing snag hazards. The system includes a plurality of vertical posts/stanchions having side rail mounting points that do not present laceration and clothing snag hazards. The posts/stanchions include rotatable collars with internally threaded holes that create mounting points for the side rails that are capable of rotating along the Y and Z axes of the posts/stanchions allowing the interconnection of horizontal guardrails. The side guardrails can include telescoping tubular adjustable lengths or have a fixed length.

Abstract: A mass flow sensor for a combine is positioned in the transition housing between the paddle elevator of the clean grain elevator and the loading auger of the clean grain tank. The mass flow sensor comprises an impact plate having an arm which is axially aligned with the predominant grain flow from the paddle elevator. The arm is coupled to a force measuring assembly having a potentiometer for generating an electric signal that is proportional to impact force.

Abstract: A rectal speculum for use in conjunction with a colon lavage apparatus has a pair of opposed lateral inlets disposed at the distal end for receiving fecal matter. An inlet tube includes a first annular barb at the terminal end for engagement by the end of a first length of tubing and a second annular barb for engagement by the end of a second length of tubing after severance of the first annular barb.

Abstract: A rectal speculum for use in conjunction with colonic lavage has an axially undulating exterior surface for defining an annular depression to receive and be gripped by the rectal sphincter muscle upon insertion of the speculum.

Abstract: A rectal speculum assembly for use with a colonic lavage machine includes a speculum and an obturator. The speculum includes an unobstructed main tube for directing fluids into and out of a patient's rectum, and an inlet tube for injecting treatment fluid into the main tube. The inlet tube intersects the main tube, forming an obtuse angle with respect to the proximal end of the main tube, so that inlet fluids are initially directed away from the patient's rectum, and thus do not interfere with fluided waste matter being discharged therefrom. In addition, a thumb rest is provided on the main body of the speculum for holding the speculum steady while the obturator is removed and a waste removal hose is connected.