Abstract: A multiple use camouflage system is described for use by an individual. The system is integrated into and remains attached to a fanny pack secured to a waist belt or to a backpack, etc. The camouflage system utilizes a sheet of flexible rectangular camouflage material (preferably translucent mesh netting) with spaced straps secured along one side edge and spaced D-rings on the opposite side edge. When deployed, the sheet material can be wrapped around the user and secured with the straps. A slit extends upwardly from the bottom edge toward the central section of the sheet, enabling the lower portions of the sheet to be wrapped around the users legs and secured with straps and D-rings, or the lower portions can be secured together to form a tube around the body of the user. The material can also be used off of the body as a fixed positional blind for hunting or surveillance. The material can be folded and rolled into the fanny pack for storage and carrying.

Abstract: A sealing system is described for application around a rotatable shaft extending outwardly from a bearing housing. The sealing system includes (a) a flexible sealing member having a longitudinal interior cavity, (b) a flexible connecting member having a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the cavity in the sealing member. The sealing member is wrapped around the shaft and the connecting member is inserted into and adhered to the ends of the sealing member. Adhesive is used to secure the sealing member to the bearing housing around the shaft.

Abstract: A novel sealing technique for bearings from which a rotating shaft extends outwardly. The novel seal comprises an elongated flexible strip having two ends. The seal encircles the shaft and is adhered to the face of the bearing housing.

Abstract: A mine life line system utilizing a life line having direction indicating means for indicating, when touched, the direction towards the outside of the mine. The direction indicating means is formed so that as the miner walks towards the outside of the mine, running his hand along the life line, his hand meets little resistance if he is going in the proper direction. The direction indicating means can be an enlargement which is formed integral with or attached to the life line. The enlargement can be formed with a gradual slope on one side along which a hand can easily move when traveling in the right direction, and a stop or abrupt slope, which tends to stop the hand, when traveling in the wrong direction. The direction indicating means and/or the life line can be formed from luminesce or reflective material. A spring loaded reusable support is provided for supporting the life line.