Abstract: A cable hook comprises a body member having a longitudinal channel of generally rectangular cross-section formed therein for receiving a portion of a cable against one wall thereof, a cable clamping member laterally movable in such channel and having an inner surface engaging the cable and a longitudinally double-tapered inverted V-shaped outer surface, a transverse aperture extending through the channel, and a wedge member insertable in such transverse aperture and having a vertically tapered surface for driving the cable clamping member against the cable in the channel and a transversally double-tapered surface mating the longitudinally double-tapered surface of the cable clamping member to provide oppositely acting wedging surfaces generating increased clamping action during pulling of the cable in either direction.

Abstract: A kit for use to fasten the outer surface of a shower curtain to an adjacent wall in the shower closure. A sealing protrusion extends from the wall adjacent the fasteners so that, when the outer surface of the curtain is fastened to the wall, the edge of the curtain abuts the protrusion.

Abstract: A clip device for attaching an article and an adjacently positioned object in a predetermined orientation with respect to each other. A clamp which includes a first and second portion, is releasably maintained in a substantially closed orientation by a biased member. The clamp is pivotally mounted about a securement member. The securement member includes two substantially parallel positioned prongs which are insertable into the adjacently positioned object. The prongs each have an insertion tip, for initial insertion into the object, and an angled section located near the back end of the clamp. Extending at one angle between each prong and a region of the securement member about which the clamp is pivotally mounted is an extension section.

Abstract: A quick release strap system comprising,a molded plastic quick release male or female buckle component, a base and a conical aperture in the base coaxial with the center line, and an annular bearing shoulder formed interiorly of the base and coaxial with the conical aperture. The conical aperture receives a swivel connector having at least a pair of spring cam surface fingers adapted to be cammed toward one another by the conical aperture and a bearing ledge formed on the spring cam fingers contiguous to the cam surfaces and engagable with the annular shoulder bearing surface after the spring cam surfaces have passed the conical aperture. A strap having a pair of ends and means securing said one end of said pair of ends to said swivel connector opposite said spring cam finger.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for imparting visual surface effects to a relatively moving, thermally modifiable substrate by application of discrete streams of heated pressurized gas to surface areas of the substrate. The apparatus includes an elongate manifold assembly comprising two gas receiving compartments, each extending across the path of said substrate. Heated gas from the first compartment passes into the second compartment, which is comprised of a series of chambers with an elongate exit slot positioned closely adjacent the substrate surface. The gas is uniformly mixed within this second compartment, and may then be directed from the exit slot onto the substrate as a thin, continuous stream or curtain extending the length of the manifold.

Abstract: In order to produce a needled nonwoven web having an improved surface quality, the needle board (1) of an apparatus for needling a nonwoven web should be provided with needles in a higher needle density. To that end the needles (2) of the needle board (1) are arranged in groups having a higher needle density and a perforated plate (5) of the stripper (4) and a perforated plate of the backing member (3) are provided in association with each group of needles with a common receiving hole (7). The needles (2) of each group are arranged in a longitudinal row generally extending in the direction of travel of the nonwoven web and are transversely offset from each other.

Abstract: The apparatus includes magazines (16) for accommodating drop-wire stacks (LA) and transport mechanisms for feeding the drop-wire stacks (LA) to a separating station where the drop wires are singularized. The transport means contain a first path (11) for feeding the full magazines (16) to the separating station and a second path (21) for returning the empty magazines (16) from the separating station. In addition, mechanisms (22, 33) are provided for transferring the empty magazines from the first to the second path. Largely automatic feeding of the warp-thread drawing-in machine with drop wires is made possible by this device.

Abstract: A process for making a heather-dyeable or precolored heather yarn product comprises supplying a first crimped continuous filament yarn in the form of a loose matrix substantially free of filament entanglement and a second crimped continuous filament yarn which is differentially dyeable or precolored with respect to the first yarn. The second yarn is fed through a first entangling or interlacing zone and exposure of the second yarn to a fluid jet in the first entangling zone is randomly controlled to produce a color-point yarn product as the second yarn exits the first entangling zone, in which the color-point yarn product has relatively compact nodal regions of high entanglement of the filaments of the second yarn separated by bulkier regions of the same filaments relatively free of entanglement.

Abstract: A multi-purpose, full service pipeline construction and testing machine wherein an internal combustion engine is mounted on a trailer adapted to be towed to a job site, the trailer having driven rollers for supporting pipe to be cut; a circular saw, a bevelling cutter and an abrasive wheel are rotatably mounted thereon for fabricating pipe to be assembled in a pipeline system. A water pump, hydrostatic pump and air compressor are also mounted on the trailer for testing the assembled pipeline for leaks. The internal combustion engine is operatively connected to the drive roller, circular saw, bevelling cutter, abrasive wheel, pumps and air compressor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a vehicle visor (2), of the type comprising a rigid core (1) enclosed in a fabric cover, according to which a fabric pocket (12) is produced, comprising on one of its sides (13) an opening (14) defined by lips, the core (1) is inserted into the pocket (12) through the opening (14) and the opening (14) is closed to form the cover. According to the invention, the lips (15, 16) of the opening (14) are first of all stiffened and the opening (14) is closed by inserting the stiffened lips (15, 16) into a groove (21) provided on the corresponding edge (6) of the core (1).

Abstract: A tool usable for removal and replacement of rivets in changing sickle section blades on equipment such as a combine, a mower, or the like. The tool includes an upwardly open column and a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly includes an elongate threaded shaft having a lower end installed in the column. A collar is threaded on the shaft and bears against the top end of the column. The length of the tool is adjustable by rotation of the shaft with respect to the collar to move the upper end of the shaft up or down. The upper end of the shaft has a working head to support the sickle section blade during a process of removing or applying a rivet. A removable anvil is inserted in the head of the shaft assembly for the process of attaching a new rivet. The column is pivotally mounted on a stand by a lever assembly to raise and lower the column to bring the head of the shaft assembly into and out of bearing engagement with the sickle section blade for purposes of working on the sickle section blade.

Abstract: A chain disassembling device. The chain disassembling device has a body having a first wall, a second wall connected perpendicularly to the first wall, and a third wall connected perpendicularly to the second wall, each having a threaded hole. A threaded stem having an pushing end moves forth and back in the threaded hole of the first wall, so that the pushing end pushes a chain pin out of chain plates.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for assemblying, handling, and fabrication are disclosed in which targets are used on objects. The targets can be specifically applied to the object, or can be an otherwise normal feature of the object. Conveniently, the targets are removable from the object or covered by another object during an assemblying process. One or more robots and imaging devices for the targets are used. The robots can be used to handle or assemble a part, or a fixture may be used in conjunction with the robots. Conveniently, the CAD design system is used in designing the targets as well as for the assembly process using the targets. A plurality of targets can also be used to monitor and inspect a forming process such as on a sheet panel.

Abstract: A method for handling floor covering (2) comprising floor-cover sections provided with a textile outer surface, comprising taking-up the floor-cover sections from a substantially flat support surface (4).The method is characterized mainly by gripping a floor-cover section (2) automatically in conjunction with taking-up the floor-cover sections, by means of a gripping device (5) forming part of a mobile pick-up unit (1). The gripping device includes needle-like gripping elements which are inserted at least into the outer surface of the floor-cover section, which is lifted from the support surface (4) by the needle-like gripping elements and subsequently released from engagement therewith.The invention also relates to apparatus for carrying out the method.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for precisely joining two sections of dielectric waveguides to form a waveguide joint, wherein such waveguides comprise a dielectric core, preferably of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), one or more layers of dielectric cladding, preferably of PTFE, wrapped around the core, and one or more shielding layers wrapped around the cladding. A precise joint is provided wherein the two joined sections of waveguide are precisely oriented axially, radially and rotationally with respect to each other.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metallurgically monolithic integral heated probe for injection molding. An electrical terminal and three portions of the probe body are made and assembled together with an electrical heating element extending in an aligned bore. The forward portion is made of abrasion resistant high speed steel, while the rest of the probe body is made of hot work tool steel. A removable and reusable filler tube is screwed into a threaded seat in the rear cap portion and a quantity of silver is loaded into it. After a nickel alloy brazing material is applied to the joins, the assembly is heated in a reduced oxygen atmosphere in a vacuum furnace according to a predetermined cycle. The nickel alloy seals all the joins and the silver braze fills all the spaces between the components to provide a metallurgically monolithic integral probe.

Abstract: In a printhead for an electrostatic printer, the printhead styli are formed on a monolithic substrate, such as a printed circuit board material. Each stylus has its own driver circuit incorporated into one or more integrated circuit die which are mounted directly on the monolithic substrate, and electrically connected to traces formed on the printed circuit board. The styli are the ends of the traces as formed on the edge of the substrate. The integrated circuit die are connected to the traces by wire bonding or TAB bonding. The printhead is implemented in monoscan, biscan, triscan, and various other configurations. To fabricate the printhead, the printed circuit board material is ground to a precise thickness and conductive traces are photolithographically etched in copper foil laminated thereto. Using adhesives, the printhead is laminated together including supporting side plates, and in some embodiments multiple substrates, which are laminated together directed or by spacers therebetween.

Abstract: A continuous molded electronic component assembly process in which a continuous line of components are supplied on reels for assembly and insertion. The supply reels of electronic components are made by an injection molding process, reeled and supplied to assembly and insertion machines. The assembly and insertion machines provide the means for removing, assembling and inserting the electronic components. Examples of the process, but not limited to, are shunts, wire end terminals and pilot posts.

Abstract: A collector apparatus for use in motor vehicle exhaust systems for connecting an internal combustion engine to a open-ended gas receiving member. The collector apparatus defines a chamber for receiving and thoroughly mixing exhaust gases delivered from opposite manifolds associated with the engine prior to delivery to the open end of the gas receiving member. The collector may be formed from a one-piece tubular housing or as a two-piece clam shell and a method for construction of each is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a support apparatus for tubes in a U-bend portion of a tube bundle. The support apparatus includes a U-tube ring positioned around the tubes in the U-bend portion and having first and second tube separation elements extending therefrom through first and second lanes between the tubes, respectively. The first tube separation elements are preferably characterized by flat plates or strips defining a plurality of holes therethrough, and the second tube separation elements are preferably characterized by rods or bars extending through aligned sets of holes in the plates or strips. A support bar extends between opposite end portions of the ring, and the plates have notches therein for engaging corresponding notches in the support bar and ring. The ring and support bar are slidably attachable to a mounting bracket on a tube support used to support a first and second pass of longitudinal tubes in the tube bundle.

Abstract: A mold extractor and method of manufacture thereof is provided. The extractor or tool is used to remove the annular wall, bottom wall, and lid of a plastic mold container from a concrete test sample taken at a construction site for later testing in a test laboratory. The extractor includes a hammer member, a guide member and a chisel member. The hammer is reciprocally displaced by an operator for applying a downward force on the container annular wall at the wall edge. The hammer has a peripheral wall having an elongate hole with an axis through which the guide portion extends. The hammer has enlarged end portions, for gripping by the operator and for applying the impact force. The guide member is an elongate round bar portion which has a handle at the top end thereof. The chisel member has a head portion, a square bar portion, a claw portion, and a chisel end portion. The claw portion is used for lifting the container lid by applying an upward force on the extractor.

Abstract: Apparatus for precisely measuring the location of points on working media, such as a PCB, includes: a base panel having a surface area at least equal to that of the largest working medium to be measured, a reference mark, and a grid of fiducial marks each located at precisely-known locations with respect to the reference mark; a coarse positioning device movable over the base panel; a fine positioning device carried by and movable over the coarse positioning device; and a holder for holding a working medium substantially in contact with the base panel. The apparatus further includes first measuring means for measuring the location of a preselected point on the coarse positioning device with respect to a preselected fiducial mark of the base panel; and second measuring means carried by the fine positioning device for measuring the location of a point to be measured on the working medium with respect to the preselected point on the coarse positioning device.

Abstract: A drawing template for facilitating the formation of images upon a spherical surface is disclosed. In a first embodiment the template comprises first and second transparent hollow hemispheres having indicia formed upon their surfaces such that the two hemispheres may be disposed about a spherical drawing surface and the indicia may then be used as a guide to form corresponding images upon the drawing surface. In a second embodiment, a planar sheet of flexible material is configured such that it will conform substantially to the shape of a sphere when placed in laminar juxtaposition therewith. Indicia formed upon the sheet of flexible material provide a guide by which images may be formed upon the drawing surface. Both embodiments of the drawing template of the present invention are particularly applicable for use with a three-dimensional drawing device which forms images upon the inner surface of a transparent sphere.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for subjectively determining the proper positioning of progressive power or other corrective lenses are disclosed. The apparatus includes a target such as a small fiber optic or other light source and one or more marking rods which may be activated by the patient. While wearing prefitted frames and fixating on a remote target, the patient places the light source against or immediately adjacent the exterior surface of the simulated or other lens within either of the frames and positions the light so that it is centered in his or her line of sight. Once the light is centered the patient activates the marking rod which contacts, and marks, the exterior surface of the lens. Because the light source and marking rod or rods are designed to obstruct very little of the patient's vision, his or her peripheral vision remains intact during the process, thereby allowing binocular fusion to occur and avoiding introduction of phoria errors into the positioning process.

Abstract: A rear peep sight apparatus for use with a projectile device such as a bow includes a body formed of a transparent material for mounting in a bow string. The body has generally parallel front and rear surfaces connected by a curved side surface and the side surface and a portion of each of the front and rear surfaces is opaque. The body has a cavity formed therein for mounting a light source which is either self contained or connected by a spiral wound elastic conductor to a battery and switch enclosed in a housing which can be releasably attached to the bow. The peep sight can include a sighting device such as, for example, an oval ring, a dot and a cross hair. In the alternative, the light source can be located in the housing and the light transmitted through a fiber optic conductor to the body.

Abstract: A sensor for measurement of tilt or inclination angle features a sensor element made from a monocrystalline silicon wafer, from which is etched at least one movable silicon mass. The silicon mass is freed from the surrounding wafer by an etch groove which completely penetrates the silicon wafer, and is connected to the silicon wafer by two bars lying in a common axis, so that, upon flexing or torsioning of the bars, the silicon mass is movable or rotatable about the axis of the bars. The sensor element is connected with an upper and/or a lower cover. On at least one of the covers, adjacent the silicon mass, at least two electrodes are placed. The silicon mass and the two electrodes form a pair of capacitances, and the movement or excursion of the silicon mass is detected by evaluation of the difference between the capacitances.

Abstract: A tool for mounting and leveling forming boards to a vertical wall that has three legs parallel to each other. Two of these legs are separated sufficiently to permit a forming board only between them while the third leg is separated a larger distance and typically the distance between two spaced apart forming boards. A puncturing mechanism is mounted to the outer leg of the pair that accepts the forming board so that it can be releasably held. A leveling device is mounted on a transverse member that connects all three legs.

Abstract: A method for measuring a leg about the knee for the fitting of a knee brace comprising measuring the half width of the knee about a lateral axis extending laterally across the knee about the knee's condyles, and the offset of the leg which is a measure of the offset of the knee with respect to the lateral side of the leg. In a second embodiment, the width of the knee along the lateral axis and the angle between such lateral axis and a reference line drawn between a point on the lateral side of the upper leg and a point on the lateral side of the lower leg can be measured. Optionally, the contour of the front portion of the upper leg and rear portion of the lower leg at the points on the upper and lower leg can be measured.

Abstract: A device for simultaneously holding and measuring the length of a fish, generally comprising a rectangular tray open at one end, the tray having a bottom, two side walls and one end wall, and a preferably hinged lid with a releasable latch. The length of the tray is made equal to the minimum legal length established for the type of fish with which the device is to be used. The length of the lid is less than the length of the bottom of the tray and the lid is disposed on the tray with one end of the lid generally aligned with the closed end of the tray, such that a portion of the bottom of the tray adjacent to the open end is not covered by the lid. A fish is placed in the device with its nose against the end wall at the closed end of the tray, and the lid is closed to loosely retain the fish the device. If the tail of the fish extends outwardly beyond the open end of the tray the fish is of legal size and may be retained by the fisherman.

Abstract: An edge sensor includes a housing having an outer grasping surface adapted to be grasped by a collet, the outer grasping surface having a plurality of different outer dimensions for engagement with different sized collets, respectively; a metal ball extending from the housing for contacting a workpiece; a plurality of light emitting diodes for indicating contact of the workpiece with the ball; a spring holding the ball to the housing in a centered manner; and electrical wires within the housing for enabling energizing of the light emitting diodes in response to contacting of the workpiece with the ball.

Abstract: An adjusting locator to adjust the axial position of a cutting insert in a cutting tool to eliminate cutting run out. The locator is comprised of a body, a flex flange substantially parallel to the body and spaced from the body by an adjusting groove. The flange is connected to the body by a bridge, which is defined between the adjusting groove and a flex groove whereby the flange flexes using the bridge as the fulcrum of the flex.

Abstract: Precision parallel mechanical float for compliance automation gaging, parts handling, assembly and other operations involving a combination of tolerance misalignment. Parallel plates separated by three precision resiliently preloaded flat end rods provide resilient yield in a parallel plane as well as tilting under predetermined loading together with automatic recentering through restoring spring bias.

Abstract: A compact, highly flexible but accurate multimeasurement gauge assembly facilitates many of the measurements required for an automated three piece can manufacturing operation using one gauge. The gauge assembly includes a gauge block having left, right, front and back edge bordering a top reference surface. A measurement well is formed in the top surface adjacent the left edge and slidably receives a digital measurement indicator that may be latitudinally positioned at any one of a plurality of different measurement positions. At least one longitudinally extending track having a slidable reference post is disposed opposite one of the measurement positions to enable measurements using the post as a mechanical stop for positioning a partially manufactured can at various stages in the manufacturing process.

Abstract: The measuring apparatus consists of a stationary or mobile desk (8) having at least one aligning bar (9) for interaction with at least one of the measuring surfaces (2) of a measuring limb (3) of the sliding gage (7). At least one measuring surface (2) is outside the plane of the graduated straightedge (1), and at least one of the measuring limbs (3) has two limb parts (30) which project in two different directions from the graduated straightedge (1) parallel to the plane of the latter, and whose two measuring surfaces (2) are in a plane perpendicular to the graduated straightedge (1). Means for detachably fixing the aligning bar (9) and/or the object to be measured on the desk (8) may be provided. Preferably, both measuring limbs (3A, B) are displaceable on the graduated straightedge (1), and at least one of the two can be fixed.

Abstract: A closet drier including a container having an upper portion and a lower portion divided by a normally stretched elastic diaphragm having perforations therein and retaining deliquescent material in the upper portion of the container, a membrane at the top of the container for permitting only water-vapor, but not liquid water, to pass therethrough into the deliquescent material which forms a solution with the deliquescent material which passes through the perforations into the lower portion of the container, the elastic diaphragm contracting as the deliquescent material is consumed so that the space previously occupied by the deliquescent material can be occupied by the resulting solution, and the perforations in the elastic diaphragm also contracting as the elastic diaphragm contracts to reduce the ability of liquid from underneath the diaphragm in the container from passing therethrough.

Abstract: A closure apparatus secured to opposing sides relative to a shoe opening overlying the tongue includes a respective right and left plate member to include a belt anchor and belt buckle respectively mounting a flexible belt web therebetween, wherein the belt web is mounted pivotally to the belt anchor and received through the belt buckle to secure the belt web in an adjustable manner through the buckle. The belt anchor and belt buckle are mounted to conventional shoe lace apertures directed through respective right and left flaps relative to the shoe opening to pivotally secure the buckle and anchor thereto.

Abstract: An improvement in a dredging apparatus for cooperating in removing a mixture of liquids and solids from a selected site. The dredging apparatus includes a frame with means for moving the frame and an arm assembly having one end movably connected to the frame. The improvement includes an auger housing having an auger opening formed through a portion thereof. The auger housing is connected to the end of the arm assembly. An auger is rotatingly supported in the auger housing. A pump is disposed near the auger housing and positioned so that a pump inlet opening is fluidic communication with the auger opening. The mixture enters the auger opening and is augeringly moved toward the inlet opening in the pump. The pump pumps the mixture from the auger opening through a discharge opening of the pump.

Abstract: An adaptor enables conventional earth working machinery to use boltless holding clamps for cutting teeth made from bar stock material. One end of the adapter has a shank engagement end which couples a digging or cutting member of the machine while the other receiving end is adapted to receive the boltless holding clamp and the cutting tooth in wedge-tightened clamping engagement. The shank engagement end may employ bolts, dowels, pins or may be welded to the digging or cutting member, e.g., a bucket, blade, scarifier shank, shovel, etc. The clamp receiving end has wedge-locking grooves which interlock with complementary locking flanges of the clamp and a flat bearing surface which frictionally bears against the cutting tooth when clamped. Frictional properties at the interface between the adaptor bearing surface and the tooth differ from frictional properties at the clamp-to-tooth interface in a manner to provide self-tightening in response to axial impact loads on the tooth.

Abstract: The support framework for supported mounting of a mounting arm of a wing plow blade includes two mirror image sections, one mounted on each side wall of a forward plow frame. Each section includes a substantially squared peripheral lip within which a first and second plate are contiguously seated in side by side manner, each securing the position of the other within the lip. The first plate is rotatable about a hinge to a position outside the lip, allowing the second plate, which is attached to the side wall of the forward plow frame by a pivot, to pivot forwardly and rearwardly within the confines of the lip, allowing for tiltability of a vertical mounting post of the wing plow which is engaged to the second plate by means of the wing plow mounting are extending therethrough.

Abstract: A label in accordance with the present invention includes a base having a transparent window and an adjacent frame at least substantially surrounding the window, the frame being at least somewhat thicker than the window; a locating projection on the base for repeatably positioning an indicia bearing insert at least partially within the window; alignment holes on the frame; a cover having a transparent window portion and an adjacent frame portion at least substantially surrounding the window portion; alignment projections cooperating with the alignment holes for positioning the cover and base relative to each other with the transparent window portions of the cover and base at least substantially in registration; and at least one seal formed between the cover and the base at least substantially surrounding the window portions of the cover and the base for forming a sealed pocket for receiving an indicia bearing insert.

Abstract: A rack and pinion system for a lever action firearm provides the rack element as a floating gear and includes a cam lever extension of the lever member. The cam lever extension applies rearward force directly to the bolt body and compresses a spring between the lever member and the rack element. After the bolt breaks free from the locking lugs, force is applied to the rack element by the lever member through the spring, whereby to complete the rearward movement of the bolt.

Abstract: The shotshell size adapter fits into the breech of a shot gun, gas gun, grenade launcher or other gun and enables the gun to accept various sizes of shotshells and/or cartridges. The adapter includes a cylindrical mainbody which is inserted into the breech bore and a barrel which extends forwardly thereof into the gun barrel bore. The adapter barrel is releasably connected to the main body of the adapter by threads, preferably with rectangular, non-stripping lands and grooves, or by a turn wing and slot arrangement. Preferably, the front portion of the main body bore is recessed so that when the barrel is in place in the main body the bores of the main body and barrel abut each other and are concentric and of the same diameter. Alternatively, the barrel bore can be tapered to act as a shot choke. The rear end of the main body has an annular groove concentric with the main body bore and spaced outwardly therefrom to provide a finger space for lifting a shotshell or cartridge case from the main body bore.

Abstract: An apparatus is arranged with a rigid support post mounting a drive motor at an upper distal end thereof, with the drive motor including an output shaft orthogonally oriented relative to the front wall of the post rotatably mounting an arm thereon. The arm includes respective first and second whistling members mounted tangentially relative to a circle of rotation defined by rotation of the arm to effect a repelling of deer and the like thereabout. A modification of the invention includes a disc member mounted concentrically relative to the output shaft of the drive motor, with the disc including weighted members radially directed relative to the output shaft to effect vibration directed through the support posts to discourage and repel subterranean pests.

Abstract: A fishing lure is sized and shaped to closely resemble an eye of a perch-type fish. The fishing lure is formed of plastics-type material, and includes mechanisms for increasing the ability of the lure to attract the attention of fish. These mechanisms include chemical dispersing mechanisms and sound generating mechanisms. The lure is used to ice fishing.

Abstract: A down rigger weight includes a body having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces. First and second weights are provided and each of the weights substantially overlies one of the surfaces and the weights are of substantially equal dimension and weight. A nut and bolt secures the weights to the body. At least a first eyelet is secured to and extends from the first weight. A locking system is operably associated with the first weight for preventing rotation thereof about the nut and bolt.

Abstract: An improved mousetrap is provided featuring a handle that is remote from the trapping mechanism so that the mousetrap may be set for use without endangering one's hands or fingers. The mousetrap includes a cover that serves a fourfold function of protecting humans from the trapping mechanism, shielding captured animals from sight, defining a single deadly pathway for an animal to advance upon bait on the mousetrap, and providing decorative indicia. The handle protrudes from the cover which encloses a spring-biased jaw frame, trigger, and catch member of the mousetrap. The jaw frame is pivotally mounted to a base such that the jaw frame pivots between a cocked position, whereat the catch member retains the jaw frame in an orientation perpendicular to the base, and a shut position. Movement of the trigger by an animal causes the catch member to release the jaw frame so that the mousetrap snaps shut.

Abstract: A roach trap structured for capturing one or more roaches as a piece of bait is being consumed within the trap. A hinged lid is held in an open position by interconnection to or against the bait, which is rigid and preferably a peanut half. The bait is held in position within a preferably tapered bait aperture formed in an interior partition by either a rod pivotally connected to the lid and pressing against the bait with the distal end of the rod or a length of flexible string connected at one end to the lid and tied around and pulling against the bait at the other end thereof. Because the lid will only drop to a closed position after a portion of the bait has been consumed and finally passes through the bait aperture, the device will capture many roaches at a time which have entered to eat the bait. The device is also transparent for easy viewing of captured prey.

Abstract: An insect barrier and deterrent device for preventing crawling insects from obtaining access to the contents of a food or water containing structure or a food preparation surface from the adjacent ground, floor, or other support surface. One embodiment of the barrier includes an insecticide-charged spongy member disposed under a protective cover. The spongy member according to one embodiment is retained on a support member. The cover may be removably disposed over the spongy member. Another embodiment of the spongy member is affixed to the underside of a flange around the upper outer edge of a pet dish or the like, within a downwardly extending lip on the flange. Another embodiment of the invention includes a slick member of a suitable plastic or other substance in place of the charged spongy member. Another embodiment of the invention includes a protective cover with a downwardly extending lip around its outer peripheral edge and an anchor stake affixed to its underside near its center.

Abstract: A device and method for treating mausoleums against Phorid Fly infestation by discharging a cloud of dry powder insecticide into each sealed, mausoleum cell entombment, from outside the cell; the insecticide powder covers and adheres to all surfaces in the cell; the insecticide used is chosen from those insecticides relatively harmless to human beings, and that will continue to kill Phorid Flies for a period of time greater than the expected dehydration time of the contents of the sealed mausoleum cell, which dehydration time is from five to seven years.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for irrigation comprising a liquid-filled wall of flexible elongated tubing forming the boundaries and sealed containment of a defined and desired area which is then filled with an indicated or desired amount of water for irrigation and, additionally, with materials whose use includes but is not limited to fertilization, disease treatment, or experimentation. The tubing can be used alone as the sealed containment or to provide the transportation means for the irrigation water in addition to the sealed containment. Upon completion of percolation, the tubing is emptied, rolled up, and taken to the next use and location.