Abstract: An assembly for providing an active seismic source includes a motor and a drive shaft coupled to the motor. A crank is coupled to the drive shaft. The motor is configured to impart rotation of the crank in a first rotational direction. A one-way bearing permits rotation of the crank relative to the drive shaft in the first rotational direction and inhibits rotation of the crank relative to the drive shaft in an opposed second rotational direction. The assembly also includes a strike plate, a track, and a hammer that is movable along the track along an axis that extends toward and away from the strike plate. The hammer contacts the strike plate. A biasing element biases the hammer toward the strike plate. A linkage arm couples the hammer to the crank and translates rotational movement of the crank to linear movement of the hammer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chop rack for cooking or grilling meat products from the inside out through a bone of the meat product in a bone-down configuration. The bone is exposed to direct heat from a heat source through a slot positioned on the middle portion of a tray. One or more support frames are insertably received in the tray to prevent the meat product from falling over. A sidewall of the tray traps grease, preventing the grease from igniting. Any grease falling through the slot provides additional heat to the bone.

Abstract: A chop rack that has a first and second sidewall that each has a set of spaced-apart slats connected along their respective lower edges that adjustably and selectively interlock with one another to form a cooking surface that allows for fine-tuned heat adjustments. Additionally, a central portion of both sidewalls does not have a slat to form an opening in the cooking surface to allow heat through to create even cooking conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chop rack for cooking or grilling meat products from the inside out through a bone of the meat product in a bone-down configuration. The bone is exposed to direct heat from a heat source through a slot positioned on the middle portion of a tray. One or more support frames are insertably received in the tray to prevent the meat product from falling over. A sidewall of the tray traps grease, preventing the grease from igniting. Any grease falling through the slot provides additional heat to the bone.

Abstract: A chop rack that has a tray with a base and sidewalls. Attached and extending upwardly from the tray is a plurality of spaced-apart support frames. Received and positioned over the support frame is a top assembly. Meat is received between the support frames such that the meat is maintained in an upright position, which in some embodiments allows a bone portion of the meat to come into contact with the base of the tray. Alternatively, a chop rack is provided that has a first and second sidewall that each has a set of spaced-apart slats connected along their respective lower edges that adjustably and selectively interlock with one another to form a cooking surface that allows for fine-tuned heat adjustments. Additionally, a central portion of both sidewalls does not have a slat to form an opening in the cooking surface to allow heat through to create even cooking conditions.

Abstract: A chop rack that has a tray with a base and sidewalls. Attached and extending upwardly from the tray is a plurality of spaced-apart support frames. Received and positioned over the support frame is a top assembly. Meat is received between the support frames such that the meat is maintained in an upright position, which in some embodiments allows a bone portion of the meat to come into contact with the base of the tray. Alternatively, a chop rack is provided that has a first and second sidewall that each has a set of spaced-apart slats connected along their respective lower edges that adjustably and selectively interlock with one another to form a cooking surface that allows for fine-tuned heat adjustments. Additionally, a central portion of both sidewalls does not have a slat to form an opening in the cooking surface to allow heat through to create even cooking conditions.

Abstract: A small golf bag assembly having a small golf bag detachably connected to a main golf bag with connection devices, where the small golf bag has an opening with an interior cavity and a strap attached to its exterior. The small golf bag has a stake and one or more legs for stabilization.

Abstract: A chop rack that has a tray with a base and sidewalls. Attached and extending upwardly from the tray is a plurality of spaced-apart support frames. Received and positioned over the support frame is a top assembly. Meat is received between the support frames such that the meat is maintained in an upright position, which in some embodiments allows a bone portion of the meat to come into contact with the base of the tray. Alternatively, a chop rack is provided that has a first and second sidewall that each has a set of spaced-apart slats connected along their respective lower edges that adjustably and selectively interlock with one another to form a cooking surface that allows for fine-tuned heat adjustments. Additionally, a central portion of both sidewalls does not have a slat to form an opening in the cooking surface to allow heat through to create even cooking conditions.

Abstract: A small golf bag assembly having a small golf bag detachably connected to a main golf bag with connection devices, where the small golf bag has an opening with an interior cavity and a strap attached to its exterior. The small golf bag has a stake and one or more legs for stabilization.

Abstract: A towel including an elongated piece of fabric that has a top, a bottom, and multiple sides, which in one exemplary embodiment is rectangular, having a pocket positioned on the pocket. The pocket has an interior with a series of pockets for storing personal possessions, which in some arrangements is protected by a padded or water-resistant lining. The pocket has a closing assembly for sealing the pocket to prevent easy access, thereby hindering or preventing theft and reducing the likelihood of damage. Additionally, apertures positioned at the corners of the towel and enforced with support rings receive stakes to hold the towel in place, or hooks to hang the towel.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a base and a bowl assembly defining a bowl. The bowl assembly is mounted to the base and defines a discharge opening at a lower end of the bowl. A waste ball valve assembly is mounted to the flush toilet for selectively opening and closing the discharge opening of the bowl assembly. A common sealing member operates to seal the bowl to the base and to wipe a ball of the waste ball valve assembly as the waste ball valve assembly is selectively opened and closed. The common sealing member has a generally horizontal portion for wiping the ball of the ball valve assembly and a compressible cylindrical portion upwardly extending from the generally horizontal portion. The cylindrical portion is compressed between the base and the bowl to define a seal therebetween.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl assembly defining a bowl. The bowl assembly has a discharge outlet at a lower end and a ledge circumferentially extending about a substantial portion of the bowl. The bowl has a rear surface that is generally flat and vertical. The rear surface transitions to the ledge as the bowl continues clockwise and counter clockwise from the rear surface. A horizontal dimension of the ledge increases as the ledge continues from the rear surface to a front of the bowl. An angle of the ledge increases as the ledge continues from the rear surface to the front. A maximum slope of the ledge is located proximate the front. A nozzle is mounted to the bowl assembly for pressurizing a source of flush water and delivering the source of flush water to the bowl for rinsing and flushing of the bowl.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a base and a bowl assembly defining a bowl. The bowl assembly is mounted to the base and defines a discharge opening at a lower end of the bowl. A waste ball valve assembly is mounted to the flush toilet for selectively opening and closing the discharge opening of the bowl assembly. A common sealing member operates to seal the bowl to the base and to wipe a ball of the waste ball valve assembly as the waste ball valve assembly is selectively opened and closed. The common sealing member has a generally horizontal portion for wiping the ball of the ball valve assembly and a compressible cylindrical portion upwardly extending from the generally horizontal portion. The cylindrical portion is compressed between the base and the bowl to define a seal therebetween.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl assembly defining a bowl. The bowl assembly has a discharge outlet at a lower end and a ledge circumferentially extending about a substantial portion of the bowl. The bowl has a rear surface that is generally flat and vertical. The rear surface transitions to the ledge as the bowl continues clockwise and counter clockwise from the rear surface. A horizontal dimension of the ledge increases as the ledge continues from the rear surface to a front of the bowl. An angle of the ledge increases as the ledge continues from the rear surface to the front. A maximum slope of the ledge is located proximate the front. A nozzle is mounted to the bowl assembly for pressurizing a source of flush water and delivering the source of flush water to the bowl for rinsing and flushing of the bowl.

Abstract: A reduced water consumption flush toilet for a motor vehicle includes a bowl assembly, a waste ball valve assembly and a water valve assembly. The bowl assembly defines a bowl and a discharge opening at a lower end of the bowl. The waste ball valve assembly is mounted to the flush toilet for selectively opening and closing the discharge opening of the bowl assembly. The water valve assembly delivers a source of flush water to the bowl. The water valve assembly includes a water valve operable in a water valve open condition and a water valve closed condition. The flush toilet further includes a common actuator for controlling both the waste ball valve assembly and the water valve assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for perforating a landfill gas well in situ. The invention allows for improved recovery of gas from a gas well without the danger of explosion.

Abstract: A reduced water consumption flush toilet for a motor vehicle includes a bowl assembly, a waste ball valve assembly and a water valve assembly. The bowl assembly defines a bowl and a discharge opening at a lower end of the bowl. The waste ball valve assembly is mounted to the flush toilet for selectively opening and closing the discharge opening of the bowl assembly. The water valve assembly delivers a source of flush water to the bowl. The water valve assembly includes a water valve operable in a water valve open condition and a water valve closed condition. The flush toilet further includes a common actuator for controlling both the waste ball valve assembly and the water valve assembly.

Abstract: A method of loading a cardiac harness into a cardiac harness delivery device is described. The method includes configuring the cardiac harness with pleats. The pleats may be oriented towards a center of a housing or towards a peripheral wall of the housing. In one preferred embodiment, the pleats of at least the most distal row are oriented peripherally with an apex of the pleat directed towards the wall of the housing. The harness may advantageously be loaded onto a push rod with the most distal row positioned on the outer surface of the push rod.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for perforating a landfill gas well in situ. The invention allows for improved recovery of gas from a gas well without the danger of explosion.

Abstract: A method of controlling a laser to print symbols of an image on moving products with various velocities. The method may include grouping, organizing and/or moving symbols to stripes, leading edge clipping correction, trailing edge clipping correction and updating clipping correction in real-time.