Abstract: This invention is a device that alerts the driver of a vehicle located at or near a traffic signal-controlled intersection that the red light has changed to green. The alert takes place by either audible, visual, or tactile means. The invention is to be powered by the automobile electrical system, either through the OBD2 port or through the 12V accessory port.

Abstract: A vibrating alert device for a radar and lidar warning receiver. The invention is to be powered by the automobile electrical system, in the case of the wired version, and by the automobile electrical system and device battery or mobile power supply for the wireless version. The invention provides a vibrating alert to an off the shelf radar and radar/lidar warning receiver which does not otherwise have one.

Abstract: A draining apparatus for collecting fluids from a container. This device consists essentially of a base and a rotational receptacle support, which holds and rotates, the container, which is to be drained. The container is held in a nearly horizontal position with the container opening oriented outward and is rotated at high speed so that sufficient centrifugal force is developed to empty the contents. The contents are emptied into a collector, which allows for convenient transfer to a second container using a syringe type plunger.

Abstract: A wireless lock assembly includes a latch assembly that includes a wireless, electrically operated latching component, and a manually movable latching component. The wireless, electrically operated latching component is movable between activated and inactivated positions. The electrically operated latching component will remain in the activated position for a predetermined period of time, after which it will return to the inactivated position. The lock assembly also includes a handle assembly that is manually movable from a non-enabled position into an enabled position when the electrically operated latching component is moved to its activated position. When the handle assembly is in its enabled position, it can be manually moved so as to move the manually movable latching component from a locking condition to a releasing condition. The handle assembly can be manually moved from its non-enabled position to its enabled position by manual engagement and depression of an exposed surface portion thereof.

Abstract: A compact, reliable motorized oven door latch assembly utilizes a latch that pivotally connects to a motor at an axis that is offset from the motor's axis. The latch includes a latch guide that is guided by a slot in a housing of the assembly. Rotation of the motor moves the latch between open and closed positions. A cam rotationally engages the motor and includes axially disposed cam surfaces that interact with side-by-side switches to sense when the latch is open and closed. The assembly includes a reusable release/service feature that allows the latch to be opened without operation of the motor if the latch becomes stuck in the closed position. The service feature includes a resiliently deformable flange that defines part of the guide surface.

Abstract: A geometric-shaped core (12) for a golf ball (10) has a plurality of outwardly extending projections (14) formed on a spherical central portion thereof. A layer (22) of a relatively less resilient material is applied in the interstitial space between the projections (14) on the surface of the core (12), and a cover (24) is applied over the core (12) and interstitial layer (22). The geometric-shaped core (12) is manufactured by first providing flexible, resilient, honeycombed inserts (42) to be used in a conventional compression mold (30). The inserts (42) are placed into the upper and lower mold cavities (30), the core material (40) is added, and the geometric-shaped golf ball core (12) is compression molded.

Abstract: A geometric-shaped core for a golf ball has a plurality of outwardly extending projections formed on a spherical central portion thereof. A layer of a relatively less resilient material is applied in the interstitial space between the projections on the surface of the core, and a cover is applied over the core and interstitial layer. The geometric-shaped core is manufactured by first providing flexible, resilient, honeycombed inserts to be used in a conventional compression mold. The inserts are placed into the upper and lower mold cavities, the core material is added, and the geometric-shaped golf ball core is compression molded.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a golf club head and, more specifically, to a putter. The putter head includes a first body element made of a high density first material, constituting at least the heel portion, the toe portion and a major portion of the surface of the sole, and a second body element intimately linked to the first element, the second element being made of a second metallic material of lower density, the second element covering the remainder of the head including at least the central portion of the striking face thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for making uniformly-sized and predictably-spaced droplets or solid microspheres from high-temperature or other liquids. Liquid droplet generators having electromechanical driving elements are coupled to a power supply to apply pulsed excitation forces through a wall of a delivery tube to a liquid, e.g., a liquid metal, epoxy, or polymer. The excitation forces generated by the driver induce capillary vibrations in the liquid within the delivery tube, which breaks the stream into substantially uniformly-sized liquid droplets shortly after leaving the orifice. Droplets may be produced in a uniformly-spaced series, or individually on demand in response to a single burst of force from the driving element. If solid microspheres are desired, the trajectory of the emitted droplets is determined to permit the solidification prior to catching or collecting the microspheres.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a golf club head and, more specifically, to a putter. In addition, the invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a golf club head. The putter head includes a first body element made of a high density first material, constituting at least the heel portion, the toe portion and a major portion of the surface of the sole, and a second body element intimately linked to the first element, the second element being made of a second metallic material of lower density, the second element covering the remainder of the head including at least the central portion of the striking face thereof.