Abstract: Rigid foam-core construction underlayment is formed to have one broad side covered by a flexible substrate that carries a series of spaced-apart, discrete regions (such as islands or spaced lanes) of resin, each resin region carrying a respective field of male touch fastener elements extending away from the substrate and exposed for engagement, such as by fibers on an inner surface of exterior construction material, such as a roofing membrane.

Abstract: Rigid foam-core construction underlayment is formed to have one broad side covered by a flexible substrate that carries a series of spaced-apart, discrete regions (such as islands or spaced lanes) of resin, each resin region carrying a respective field of male touch fastener elements extending away from the substrate and exposed for engagement, such as by fibers on an inner surface of exterior construction material, such as a roofing membrane.

Abstract: Rigid foam-core construction underlayment is formed to have one broad side covered by a flexible substrate that carries a series of spaced-apart, discrete regions (such as islands or spaced lanes) of resin, each resin region carrying a respective field of male touch fastener elements extending away from the substrate and exposed for engagement, such as by fibers on an inner surface of exterior construction material, such as a roofing membrane.

Abstract: Rigid foam-core construction underlayment is formed to have one broad side covered by a flexible substrate that carries a series of spaced-apart, discrete regions (such as islands or spaced lanes) of resin, each resin region carrying a respective field of male touch fastener elements extending away from the substrate and exposed for engagement, such as by fibers on an inner surface of exterior construction material, such as a roofing membrane.

Abstract: A heating system includes a structure to be heated, and a heating apparatus disposed to heat the structure. The heating apparatus includes a housing member, a plurality of resonant frequency power sources, and a plurality of associated controls. The plurality of resonant frequency power sources are attached to the housing member. The plurality of associated controllers is configured to separately operate the plurality of resonant frequency power sources at resonant frequencies matching heating requirements of the structure.

Abstract: A mechanism has four connected links to mimic the motion of a knee joint. A lower link is oriented towards the vertical. A leverage ratio between flexion of the knee and relative angular displacement of certain links in the mechanism remains fairly steady over much of the range of motion of the mechanism. The mechanism may be used to drive an energy harvesting gearbox with steadier and more efficient energy harvesting at deep flexion, as well as with quieter operation.

Abstract: An industrial hydroponic control apparatus for monitoring and modifying an environment for growing plants includes a portable table, a reservoir, a refrigerator assembly, and a control device. The portable table includes predetermined positions for mounting insulated plant containers (IPC). Each IPC supports one or more plants. The reservoir is positioned below the portable table. The reservoir is in fluid communication with each IPC to distribute a fluid to each IPC and drain the excess fluid from each IPC via a piping network. The refrigerator assembly is positioned adjacent to the reservoir and is operably engaged to the reservoir. The refrigerator assembly adjusts a temperature of the fluid within a predefined range, thereby chilling the fluid. The control device is in operable communication with the IPC, the refrigerator, and the reservoir. The control device is configured for monitoring and modifying the environment for growing the plants.

Abstract: A mechanism has four connected links to mimic the motion of a knee joint. A lower link is oriented towards the vertical. A leverage ratio between flexion of the knee and relative angular displacement of certain links in the mechanism remains fairly steady over much of the range of motion of the mechanism. The mechanism may be used to drive an energy harvesting gearbox with steadier and more efficient energy harvesting at deep flexion, as well as with quieter operation.

Abstract: A carpeted surface is protected with a temporary carpet protection sheet that includes a lightweight non-woven or knit fibrous material laminated with a resin backing into which at least portions of fibers of the fibrous material are embedded, or to which resin of the fibers is directly and chemically fused. Male touch fastener elements extend along the backing and are arranged in spaced apart fastening regions adjacent the longitudinal edges of the fibrous material. The male touch fastener elements are configured to be both releasably engageable with the hook-engageable fibers of the fibrous material, when the protection sheet is arranged in overlapping fashion, and releasably engageable with looped carpet tufts. A protection system features multiple lengths of such protection sheet joined by hook seaming tape.

Abstract: A carpeted surface is protected with a temporary carpet protection sheet that includes a lightweight non-woven or knit fibrous material laminated with a resin backing into which at least portions of fibers of the fibrous material are embedded, or to which resin of the fibers is directly and chemically fused. Male touch fastener elements extend along the backing and are arranged in spaced apart fastening regions adjacent the longitudinal edges of the fibrous material. The male touch fastener elements are configured to be both releasably engageable with the hook-engageable fibers of the fibrous material, when the protection sheet is arranged in overlapping fashion, and releasably engageable with looped carpet tufts. A protection system features multiple lengths of such protection sheet joined by hook seaming tape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for attaching a pontoon to a watercraft. There is provided an a first quick-coupler adapted to be connected to the pontoon and a second quick-coupler, complemental with the first quick-coupler. adapted to be connected to the hull, wherein the first and second quick-couplers together have at least three of the following: (i) lugs that close back on themselves to form one of an open loop and a closed loop, (ii) multiple lugs arranged in a triangle, (iii) both a fixed hook and a latch, (iv) two hooks that engage the same lug and (v) two non-parallel hooks that engage the same lug.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety-conscious quick-connect/quick-release apparatus for attaching a pontoon to a watercraft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to watercraft, and in particular to small watercraft used in fishing, hunting and similar recreation on lakes and streams. The watercraft has a displacement hull and a pontoon attached to the hull. The pontoon has an elongated float and an arm, integral with the float and radiating therefrom, for attachment to the hull. The hull has a substantially round bottom and a gunwale and the pontoon is attached directly to the hull, proximate the gunwale.

Abstract: A decal body art method and means produces a simple adhesive bandage which has a substrate carrying a compound layer consisting of a pressure sensitive adhesive in which is dissolved an artificial tanning agent. The bandage, or its compound layer, is shaped or formed to depict a selected image. The compound layer is covered with a removable release liner. In use, the release liner is removed and discarded. The compound layer is directly adhered to the skin, whereupon a self-tanning image of a rich tan color is formed on the skin of the user.

Abstract: A plastic frame assembly (10) for bearing weight and a method of assembling same, comprising a plastic support member (12) having a bottom portion (14) and a top portion (16). The bottom portion (14) has a channel (18), a plastic-affiliating migratory securing adhesive (20), and a flexible porous membrane (22). The plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive (20) is applied to the channel (18) and the flexible porous membrane (22) is positioned on top of the channel (18) and forced into the channel (18). The plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive (20) migrates through the flexible porous membrane (22) and secures the flexible porous membrane (22) to the bottom portion (14) of the plastic support member (12). The top portion (16) of the plastic support member (12) may register with the bottom portion (14) in such a way so that the flexible porous membrane (22) is held in place only by the plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive (20).

Abstract: A decal body art method and means produces a simple adhesive bandage which has a substrate carrying a compound layer consisting of a pressure sensitive adhesive in which is dissolved an artificial tanning agent. The bandage, or its compound layer, is shaped or formed to depict a selected image. The compound layer is covered with a removable release liner. In use, the release liner is removed and discarded. The compound layer is directly adhered to the skin, whereupon a self-tanning image of a rich tan color is formed on the skin of the user.

Abstract: A plastic frame assembly for bearing weight and a method of assembling same, comprising a plastic support member having a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion has a channel, a plastic-affiliating migratory securing adhesive, and a flexible porous membrane. The plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive is applied to the channel and the flexible porous membrane is positioned on top of the channel and forced into the channel. The plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive migrates through the flexible porous membrane and secures the flexible porous membrane to the bottom portion of the plastic support member. The top portion of the plastic support member may register with the bottom portion in such a way so that the flexible porous membrane is held in place only by the plastic affiliating migratory securing adhesive.

Abstract: A box assembly arranged to secure various arrow shafts therewithin, as well as accessory tools and the like, includes a container body having pivotally mounted thereto a lid body, with the lid body including spaced front and rear lid walls accommodating first and second support assemblies interconnected by a support length that in turn is selectively secured to the lid front wall by a latch member. The support assemblies are arranged to secure plural rows of archery arrows therebetween. The container body is arranged to receive a tray member that is further configured to accommodate various accessory components therewithin.