Abstract: The present invention comprises a printed circuit having a three-dimensional surface capable of conforming to a contoured surface of a vehicle trim panel. Printed circuit comprises a plurality of electrical conductors and connectors secured to a polymeric substrate. A convoluted region of the printed circuit permits formation of the three-dimensional surface in the printed circuit. The present invention further comprises a method a producing three-dimensional surface and the printed circuit by either thermoforming the printed circuit or mechanically stretching the printed circuit to produce the three-dimensional surface.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a coaxial cable with a corrugated outer conductor, includes a housing being so configured as to define a recess at formation of an annular surface for contacting an inner end face of the outer conductor, and a clamp mechanism for captivating one end of the coaxial cable. The clamp mechanism includes a corrugated sleeve adapted to fit over the cable outer conductor, with the end face of the cable outer conductor projecting axially beyond an end face of the corrugated sleeve, and a clamping member adapted for engagement with the housing and thereby so pushing the corrugated sleeve into the recess by a distance as to clamp a portion of the end face of the cable outer conductor between the annular surface of the housing and the end face of the corrugated sleeve, with the corrugated sleeve being guided within the recess for axial displacement and secured therein against rotation.

Abstract: A method of making a wiping connection between a male connector and a female connector in a single layer of a flexible polymeric dielectric film substrate having a thickness of less than 0.012 inches is disclosed. A laser directs a beam towards the substrate cutting a smooth pattern through the substrate to define a passage extending through the substrate and providing at least one resilient foldable flap normally closing the passage through the substrate. Next an electrically conductive material is coated on the flexible polymeric dielectric film substrate including a circuit trace providing an electrical contact land area surrounding the pattern extending over the foldable flap to form the female connector.

Abstract: The invention includes a tool for adjusting the timing of eccentrics on a crankshaft connected by an infinitely variable, pressure actuated connection. In cases where there is more than a single adjustable eccentric on the crankshaft, it is preferable that all of the eccentrics display the same timing characteristics relative to the crankshaft. If one eccentric has a location or timing different than that of the other eccentrics, the tool and method is used to adjust such eccentric to place it back into its preferred location and timing relative the crankshaft and other eccentrics.

Abstract: Provided are a gas turbine multi-hole film-cooled combustor liner, which can be manufactured with improved accuracy in shape and position of cooling holes in a very short time, ensuring desirable buckling strength and satisfactory cooling performance. A planar flat member is curved to form a liner shell of a cylindrical shape, the cylindrical member is welded in the longitudinal direction thereof to form a cylindrical shell. Then a wavy configuration and a corrugated configuration are formed on the cylindrical shell by a hydro-bulging method, cooling holes are formed through the liner shell by laser drilling at or near wave crest portions of the wavy configuration of the liner shell, and inner rings are attached to the liner shell by resistance spot welding or vacuum brazing.

Abstract: A heat spreader for a semiconductor device is constituted by an integral laminate of alternatingly stacked and diffusion-bonded Fe--Ni alloy sheets and copper-group metal sheets, the laminate having a one-directional stripe pattern of the Fe--Ni alloy sheets and the copper-group metal sheets, which appears on a planar surface on which a silicon chip is disposed. It is produced by (a) alternatingly stacking Fe--Ni alloy sheets and copper-group metal sheets, (b) hot isostatic-pressing the resulting stack of the metal sheets to form a slab, (c) rolling the slab vertically to the laminating direction of the metal sheets to form an integrated stripe-pattern laminate, and (d) cutting the integrated stripe-pattern laminate to a predetermined shape.

Abstract: Manufacture of a fluid connector fitting from an elongate metal stock, such as a plate or barstock, or a billet having an indefinite length and the potential for one or more centerline inhomogeneities which may extend along a longitudinal central axis thereof. In one embodiment, a metal stock is provided as having a cross-section of a first dimension which may be at least about equal to the extent of a first or second widthwise extent of the fitting and a second dimension which is at least about twice the extent of the other widthwise extent of the fitting. The stock is sectioned through the second dimension thereof along its longitudinal central axis to equally divide it into at least first and second workpieces. Each of the workpieces extends along a corresponding longitudinal axis thereof and has a cross-section of a first and a second width which may correspond, respectively, to the first and second widthwise extents of the fitting.

Abstract: A tool adapted for the extraction of a bearing from a wheel, especially from a skate of the in-line type, the wheel having a concentric cage, adapted to house at least one bearing having an outer frontal face. The bearing has an outer ring and an inner ring, spaced from one another via bearing members such as spherical balls.

Abstract: An electrically powered slotted rotary shaver which provides the clean, close shave of a hand-held razor combined with the safety, comfort and convenience of an electric shaver. The slotted rotary shaver comprises a body portion and a shaving portion. The head portion is provided with one or more shaving head assemblies having fixed upper grids and lower rotary grids. The upper grids are positioned upon a shaft extending from motor positioned within the body portion of the shaver. The upper grids are advantageously separated into four pie-shaped quadrants held together at the center by a pivot point, and comprise a plurality of apertures disposed over the high surface active cutting area of the upper grid through which hair protrudes when the head portion of the shaver is placed against a user's skin.

Abstract: A clamping unit, cutting unit, and drive unit are installed in a main body that may be carried with one hand. The cutting depth of the cutting unit may be adjusted by an adjusting wheel. A handle unit for carrying the main body is shaped and positioned such that a covered electric wire may be raised, and the main body placed in the area under the wire without interfering with the handle unit. An insertion hook holds the covered electric wire securely before the clamping unit, cutting unit, and drive unit are driven. When the stripping unit is actuated, the clamping unit clamps an intermediate portion of the wire, then the cutting unit cuts the covering of the covered electric wire to a predetermined depth, then the drive unit pushes the cutting unit (and thereby a portion of the wire covering) away from the clamping unit.

Abstract: A new cutting device for cutting tubing and piping. The inventive device includes a housing having separable first and second portions. The first and second portions each have an inner face and are pivotally coupled together such that the first and second portions are pivotable with respect to one another between an open position and a closed position. A bore extends between the first and second faces of the housing. The second portion of the housing has a pair of rollers mounted in the interior of the second portion. The rollers are positioned adjacent the bore such that a portion of each of the rollers extends into the bore. The first portion of the housing has a slot extending between the perimeter side wall and the inner face of the first portion of the housing. The slot also has an opening into the bore. A disk shaped cutting blade is disposed in the slot and mounted to the first portion of the housing such that a portion of the cutting blade extends into the bore.

Abstract: A hand held coring device for removing the core from a piece of fruit such as an apple, pear, or the like is disclosed. The device is constructed of a tube having a wall, a central bore, first and second ends, and at least two slots defined within the wall of the tube. The slots preferably extend from the first end of the tube to an area proximate to the second end. Additionally, the second end has a cutting edge for penetrating and cutting the fruit. The present corer has a plunger which is slidably positioned within the central bore of the tube and is linked, via at least two tab connectors, to an outer ring slidably positioned about a portion of the exterior of the tube. A movable guard to protect the cutting edge at the second end, where the guard includes the outer ring slidably positioned about a portion of the exterior of the tube is also featured.

Abstract: A portable trimmer has a supporting tube with a forward end on which is mounted a cutting device. The cutting device has a case with a first hole for receiving a stick, and also contains a rotatable shaft with a threaded end. A seating member that is rotatable with the shaft has a second hole that can be aligned with the case's first hole. A rotatable cutter is removably mounted on the rotatable shaft, fixed to against the seating member by a nut that engages the shaft's threads. The stick is inserted into the first hole in the case and the second hole in the rotatable seating member, to prevent rotation of the seating member during assembly and disassembly. The cutting device retains the stick in the first and second holes even when the cutting device is upside down. This retention is accomplished, either by a biasing member that biases the stick in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the first hole, or by an elastic member that frictionally engages the stick in the hole.

Abstract: A portable trimmer for cutting weeds comprises a cutter, a driving device for rotationally driving the cutter, a control lever for controlling power of the driving device, a braking device for stopping rotation of the cutter, and an interlocking device operatively connected with the control lever and the braking device. The braking device has a wedge shaped brake shoe that is connected with the interlocking device and has an inclined upper surface inclined downwardly from a rotationally retarded side toward a rotationally advanced side of the cutter, a housing enclosing the brake shoe and having an inclined guide surface opposite to the inclined upper surface of the brake shoe, and a pressing device provided between the brake shoe and the housing and for causing an initial movement of the brake shoe toward a cutter surface of the cutter.

Abstract: A cutting device includes a cutting blade having a cutting edge, and a shell holding the cutting blade on the inside thereof. The shell has an outer edge, and has defined therein a chamber that encompasses at least a portion of the cutting edge of the cutting blade, as well as an insertion slot extending from the chamber to the outer edge of the shell.

Abstract: The various embodiments of the invention are directed to safety razor heads (1) having an intrinsically fenced unitary blade (7) oriented at a high slicing angle to the shaving direction. The unitary blade comprises a plurality of short blade edges (22) in a spaced relationship across the width of the blade, bounded by leading (19) and trailing guards (8), and oriented at an angle greater than 30 degrees, resulting in enhanced cutting action, improved lubricant and debris flow, and longer life. A method of assembling the cutting edges into unitary form is provided.

Abstract: A chain saw includes a chain formed into a closed loop about a drive sprocket and a support bar. A first piston is operable to move the support bar radially away from the drive sprocket, and a second piston is operable to limit such movement.

Abstract: An improved telescopic gunsight is provided by combining a conventional telescopic gunsight with a reticle having a primary vertical cross-hair, a primary horizontal cross-hair intersecting the primary vertical cross-hair, a plurality of secondary horizontal cross-hairs having predetermined thickness evenly spaced a predetermined distance along the primary vertical cross-hair, a plurality of secondary vertical cross-hairs having predetermined thickness evenly spaced a predetermined distance along at least some of the secondary horizontal cross-hairs and a range-finder positioned in one of the quadrants formed by the intersection of the primary vertical and horizontal cross-hairs. Some of the secondary horizontal cross-hairs are marked with a unique identifying character to assist the shooter in quickly finding an aiming point. The thickness of, and spacing between, the cross-hairs can be based upon an easy to learn inches of angle (or centimeters of angle) scale, or upon any other conventional scale.

Abstract: An inclination sensor includes a container in which an electrolyte liquid and a gas bubble are sealed. The container has a top member with a concave surface having a radius of curvature in a first direction larger than a radius of curvature in a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction. The concave surface is provided with two electrodes that are aligned in the first direction. An inclination of an object is measured by mounting the inclination sensor to the object and electrically detecting the position of the bubble as it contacts the concave surface, by passing a current through the liquid.

Abstract: A pendulum line level is presented which makes reading the level easier and which allows a workman to utilize a level that is calibrated in degrees. The level is essentially rectangular and has two rotating dials in the body of the level. These dials rotate freely about a pivot point. Each disc has a pair of horizontal and vertical, perpendicular pointers which are used to determine when the level is in horizontal alignment with the ground. A calibrated scale located just outside the upper left quadrant of the left disc and just outside the lower right quadrant of the right disc allows the workman to read discreet angles of orientation. A second embodiment of the device has a gate with another pair of dials which swings perpendicular to the main body of the pendulum level. This second set of perpendicular dials allows the workman to determine when the main body of the level is in a vertical plane and to determine at which angle the main body of the level may be oriented.

Abstract: A non-spherical surface shape measuring device and method that measures the shapes of object surfaces that have rotationally symmetrical non-spherical surface shapes on the basis of relative deviation values from the shape of a reference surface, the non-spherical surface shape measuring device includes a measuring means for obtaining relative deviation values between a reference surface and an object surface by measuring corresponding sampling points on the surfaces of the reference surface and the object surface and storing predetermined coefficients of variables prior to measurement. A first operating means approximates the partial differential coefficients for the predetermined variables and models the relative displacement, between the object surface and the reference surface and the XY-coordinates of the sampling points, into functional equivalents of the partial differential coefficients.

Abstract: A measuring tool which allows for a quick, accurate determination of the appropriate position to hang a hook or similar hanger on a wall for supporting a picture or similar object. The tool includes horizontal and vertical legs and a sliding member that moves along the vertical leg. When the horizontal leg is positioned adjacent the top edge of an object, the sliding member may be moved to pinpoint the vertical location of the hanging mechanism relative to the top edge of the object.

Abstract: A tape measure providing with an end hook fastened to a free end of a measuring tape with four rivets through two holes aligned on a longitudinal axis thereof and two holes disposed one on each side of an axial line segment between the shank portion and the catch portion. This fastening system provides toughness and long operation life of the measuring tape. The shank portion has an arcuated shape substantially similar to that of the measuring tape and can cover a substantially whole top surface of the tape end, providing the sufficient protection of the end of the measuring tape against a large shock force produced when the tape is recoiled.

Abstract: A tape measure structure includes a tape, an enclosure, and a brake device which further includes a release key and a first and second brake shoes. By means of the above combination, the retraction motion of the tape can be controlled by the user through simply pressing the release key with his finger. It means that the user may pull out the tape to approximately estimated length he desires for measurement without worrying about that tape might automatically bounce back. Then, afterwards, he may press lightly the release key for retracting the tape gradually and stop pressing the release key as soon as the tape reaches to the accurately desired length, the tape will be halted there by the control effect of the brake device.

Abstract: A dovetail accessory (16) for a dial test indicator (18) having a body (20) with a dovetail tongue (22). The accessory (16) comprises a dovetail hinge member (24) to attach in an adjustable manner the dial test indicator (18) to a dovetail extension (26) in a spindle (28) of a piece of industrial machinery (30), so that the dial test indicator (18) can be properly aligned and positioned to measure various objects on the piece of industrial machinery (30). Other dovetail accessories are also provided, such as a modified dovetail hinge member (46), a dovetail adapter (72), a dovetail track bar (88), a horizontal adjustment attachment (100) and a ninety degree angle bracket (104).

Abstract: When an IPA is fed to a nozzle, a flow of the IPA passing through holes is generated. The flow becomes film-shaped and goes downward along an inner surface of a side wall of a processing vessel. Then, the flow is collected by a liquid receiving section formed in a lower portion of the processing vessel and discharged to an outside. The inner surface of the side wall of the processing vessel is covered with the flow of the IPA. Therefore, an IPA vapor can be prevented from condensing uselessly on the inner surface. As a result, the IPA vapor is effectively utilized for condensation on a surface of the object to be processed which is mounted on a pan. Thus, the defective dryness of the object can be prevented.

Abstract: A screen drum design is known whose drum jacket consists of axially extending sheet metal strips whose widths extend in the radial direction. These sheet metal strips must be permanently attached to the end bottoms to produce the drum jacket. According to the invention, this connection is made movable. For this purpose, a connecting element (17) is provided that consists of one or two connecting arms (18, 19) connected with one another so that they are pivotable with respect to one another, said arms being connected, with articulation at their free ends, with either sheet metal strips (13) or a centering ring (29) for the sheet metal strips, or with bottoms (11, 12) that are located at a distance from the ends of sheet metal strips (13) and/or centering ring (29). In this way, movement of the drum jacket relative to bottoms (11, 12) is always possible to compensate for dimensional changes resulting from temperature fluctuations.

Abstract: A method for drying a moist organic material which is continuously supplied in a stream includes passing hot air through the moist organic material in a part of the stream to absorb an amount of moisture, whereby the moist organic material cools the hot air into warm air. The warm air is reheated after it exits the moist organic material to form reheated air with increased capability of absorbing moisture, and the reheated air is passed through the moist organic material further upstream, which has a greater moisture content. The drying can preferably be performed in five minutes or less. A method for drying moist organic material using hot air includes providing the moist organic material in a continuous material stream, and providing the hot air in a continuous air stream. The air stream flows in a direction generally opposite to that of the material stream.

Abstract: A dryer section in a papermaking machine has two reversing rolls to form a pocket between each pair of dryers in a dryer tier. The first reversing roll is a vacuum roll and the second reversing roll is a grooved roll. A blow box is disposed between the two rolls, the blow box provides suction for the grooved roll and provides vacuum which restrains a web on the dryer fabric as it travels between the first and the second rolls. The blow box also provides a supply of make-up air which extends in a cross machine direction along the pocket formed by the two reversing rolls. The blow box also supports a pivoting foil which is positioned against the dryer fabric as it moves from a first dryer, towards the first reversing roll. The foil defines a region of low pressure which restrains the web as it travels between the first dryer and the first reversing roll.

Abstract: A sport shoe, particularly suitable for golf, provides a shoe with a base section sole and an overlying sole that is selectively removable from the base section sole. The base section sole can be spikeless, or include one type of spikes, while one or more overlying soles can include different spike types or spikeless faces. In one example, the base section sole contains metal long spikes that seat within magnetic recesses of the overlying sole. The overlying sole includes short plastic spikes or a spikeless face.

Abstract: An automated tightening and loosening shoe with rigid, semi-rigid or flexible polymer bands functioning as laces, and a tightening mechanism which operates in one direction to cause automatic tightening of the rigid, semi-rigid or flexible polymer bands to tighten the automated tightening and loosening shoe about a wearer's foot, and which operates in a reverse or loosening direction to cause automatic loosening of the rigid, semi-rigid or flexible polymer bands so that the automated tightening and loosing shoe can be removed from the wearer's foot.

Abstract: An outsole for a shoe is formed a thin, flexible, nonporous and inelastic sheet material having a pattern of perforations through it, and a plurality of tread elements of a hard, wear-resistant material molded onto a first side of the sheet material by a process in which the tread forming material is inject through the perforations in a manner such that at least some of the resultant tread elements have anchoring portions extending through the perforations from an opposite second side of the sheet material, a portion of the sheet material around the perforations being held between the tread elements and the anchoring portions. A pattern of treads of various shapes and sizes can be provided in a configuration generally conforming with the sole surface to which the outsole is to be applied, so that a minimum of tread material wastage occurs when the outsole is cut out from the sheet material.

Abstract: An earth mover includes a fixed scraper blade and a moveable floor section. The moveable floor section can be pulled rearwardly to provide an opening between the fixed scraper blade and the forward edge of the floor section. The floor section is mounted on tracks which run on the exterior of the sidewalls of the bowl. The forward portion of the tracks are angled upwardly which keeps the floor tight against the bottom of the bowl. When the floor is in the open position, it allows the floor to extend downwardly below the thick scraper blade. This allows the forward edge or blade of the floor section to act as a leveler as the dirt is being unloaded from the earth mover.

Abstract: In an excavation bucket, the nose of an adapter has two surfaces to take the horizontal loads and four surfaces to take the vertical loads. A pin holds and locks a tooth to the adapter. Projections on the pin engage sloping surfaces of the nose. A recess placed ahead of the nose of the adapter will become visible as the tooth erodes due to wear. A recess at the nose of the adapter indicates that the tooth has worn too much and, unless the tooth is replaced, will commence to cause wear of the adapter and adjacent parts. To attach the adapter to the lip of the excavation bucket, wedge members are joined together near one end thereof to form a wedge-shaped block insertable into a wedge-shaped space formed by a C-clamp surface and a slot in the lip. The block is forced into the space, and spring biased teeth carried by the lock box progressively enter and leave the recesses in the outer surface of the C-clamp. When the C-clamp is tight enough in the gap, the installation of the lock box is complete.

Abstract: An iron having an iron main body and an electromagnetic valve which controls flow and stop of ironing steam. The iron is provided with a first tube for ironing steam, which sends ironing steam to the iron main body in open state of the electromagnetic valve, a second tube for heating steam, which sends heating steam to its end side along the first tube and heats approximately whole length of the first tube, and a third tube, which returns the steam from the end side of the second tube.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an illusion of depth from a flat image. The apparatus includes a plurality of sheets, each being at least partially transparent and reflective and a light source. A design media having at least one of relatively thin linear and curvilinear design elements cut therein is positioned between the plurality of sheets and the light source. A frame is provided for holding the plurality of sheets therein and forms a slot therebehind for holding the design media. When the light source is illuminated an illusion of depth is produced for the at least one of relatively thin linear and curvilinear design elements cut into the design media. A display media including a plurality of color sectors separated by a plurality of sector lines is rotatably positioned between the design media and the light source.

Abstract: An image generating board apparatus is provided, including an image display board having an array of peg ports, pegs formed of translucent and colorless material rotatably fitted into each of at least two of the peg ports, each peg having a peg distal end which is substantially planar and is fitted with a polarized film section, and each peg having a peg proximal end, a light source adjacent to the display board and to the peg distal ends, a polarized film sheet mounted to extend between the light source and the peg distal ends and with its polarization axis angled relative to the polarization axis of the film sheet, and a tape sheet mounted to pass between the film sheet and the peg distal ends, so that light from the light source shines through the film sheet, through the tape sheet, and through the film sections at the peg distal ends and isolates and selectively passes into each peg an isolated wavelength of visible light from the light source, the isolated wavelength illuminating each peg with a color co

Abstract: A holder for fixing a placard to a body utilizing a mounting plate which confines the placard in a certain position. A multiplicity of pins are linked to the mounting plate and are capable of passing through the body. A backing member engages the pins through a plurality of apertures. The pins are held in place by a fixation member.

Abstract: A pump action shotgun that has been designed to accept a shotgun shell magazine that can be quickly and easily attached or removed. An aperture is formed in the bottom surface of the receiver forwardly of a trigger housing assembly aperture. The top end of the magazine has a feed lip assembly that restricts the upward travel of the shotgun shells prior to their being transported to the rear end of the gun barrel by the bolt assembly as it travels forwardly. A spring loaded tang extends downwardly from the front bottom surface of the bolt assembly and travels through the feed lip assembly where it engages the rear end of the upper most shotgun shells and carries it forwardly to the rear end of the gun barrel. A bolt slide that is detachably secured to the bottom surface of the bolt assembly has a concave bottom surface that allows it to travel forwardly and rearwardly over the top of the feed lip assembly of the shotgun shell magazine.

Abstract: A new child safe trigger mechanism for preventing a child from squeezing the trigger of a handgun. The inventive device includes a gun having a trigger, a trigger guard, and a handgrip. A base member is extended from a portion of the trigger guard adjacent the handgrip towards the trigger. The base member has a threaded bore therein facing the trigger. An insert member is threadedly inserted into the bore of the base member. An abutment member is slidably inserted into hole in the first end of the insert member so that the first end of the abutment member abuts the trigger. The abutment member is biased towards the trigger so that a predetermined amount of opposing force is required for moving the abutment member towards the second end of the insert member to overcome the biasing force.

Abstract: A comb assembly is provided for a shoulder firearm which is designed and adapted to reduce rearwards and upwards recoil of the firearm towards the shooter's cheek at the time of firing. The assembly comprises a housing adapted for mounting on a firearm stock; a movable body portion mountable within the stock and adapted to move forwards and downwards in response to the recoil forces thereby moving the attached cheek piece down and away from the shooter's cheek at the time of the initial firing forces. The housing and movable portion may be combined into a single unit or device suitable for mounting on any standard shoulder firearm such as a rifle or shotgun.

Abstract: A choke tube wrench for installation and removal of a choke tube in a shotgun barrel, such tool utilizable for a plurality of different gauge shotguns, such tool having an expandable section that fits within the choke tube and is expanded by squeezing the tool's handles together to tightly engage the inside of the choke tube so that upon rotation of the handles, the choke tube can be rotated for either installation in, or removal from, a shotgun barrel.

Abstract: A fishing net, for use by a fisherman, having a proximal end and a distal end. The fishing net comprises a handle portion and a net hoop portion. The handle extends from the proximal end toward the distal end. The handle portion has plurality of telescoping sections, so that it may expand and thus extend the distance between the proximal and distal ends of the fishing net. The net hoop portion is located at the distal end, and has netting material attached thereon. A depth sensor is located in the net hoop portion, for producing a warning enablement signal once a predetermined threshold depth has been detected. An audible and visual warning device is provided at the proximal end of the handle, which warns the fisherman in response to the warning enablement signal that a dangerous depth condition exists.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprises a lure body and at least one pair of arms configured to simulate the belligerent position of the raised upper arms and suspended lower arms of a crustacean.

Abstract: A fishing lure main body is formed from sheet metal stock with projecting tabs which, during manufacture, receive a fitting for line attachment. The tabs have inclined segments on which water acts to impart rotation to the lure. A plate on the fitting simulates the head of a bait fish. Absorbent members are adhesively attached to the sides of the main body and receive scented material. A supply of substitute absorbent members are adhesively carried on a release sheet for subsequent placement on the main body of the lure.

Abstract: A fishing assembly for reducing entanglements between one or more fish hooks and weeds found in the body of water where fish are attempted to be caught is provided. The fishing assembly includes a single fish hook or a number of fish hooks, such as a treble hook, and a weed guard device. The weed guard device includes at least a first leg member and, in the case of a treble fish hook, three leg members. In one embodiment, each leg member has an attachment section and a guard section having an opening. Each leg member is connected to a center member having a slot. Securing material, such as an epoxy or other adhesive, affixes the center member to the fish hook adjacent to its eyelet. The guard section including opening is bent to form an upper portion and a lower portion, with the hook tip being positioned through the lower portion and adjacent to the upper portion. In another embodiment, the guard section has a crease with two side walls for receiving the hook tip.

Abstract: A hand held device for disengaging a fish hook from a fish's mouth without the need to remove the fish from the water. The device comprises a through bored tubular body having a proximal end sized for manual gripping and a distal end sized for insertion into a fish's mouth, and also has a slot extending the length of the tubular body. The device is operated by aligning the slot with fishing line, which is taut from the pull of a fish line, and pushing it into the through bore. The fisherman then slides the device down the fishing line and engages the bend of the fish hook with the front edge of the device, and pushes abruptly. This releases the fish. Flanges, which are operable to inhibit accidental exit of a fishing line during the release process, extend from the both sides of the slot inwardly into through bore.

Abstract: A portable bait bucket includes a built-in handle allowing it to be easily carried from place to place. The inventive bucket includes an internal chamber accessible by an opening in its top closed by a pivotable door having a plurality of openings allowing air to enter the chamber to maintain some level of oxygenation for the water contained therein. On a forward face of the bucket, an opening is provided that may be closed with a plug to allow the user to extract bait from the inner chamber of the bucket. The inner chamber is divided into two sub-chambers by a divider that includes a water pervious wall allowing water to flow from one sub-chamber to the other. One sub-chamber is connected to the top opening and the forward facing opening. This first sub-chamber contains the bait. The second sub-chamber is not connected with the forward facing opening or the top opening.

Abstract: An animal tap consisting an anchored activating spring (16) with detachable safety catch (26), secured by tension to a trigger mechanism (10), and a partable noose (29). The cord of the noose (29) passes through the rings (19 and 21) on the ends of the upper and lower arms (20) and (18) of the spring (16) in a pulley-like arrangement and is fixed to the attachment (22). The noose (29), constructed from soft but bite-resistant materials, incorporates a flat, leg-gripping part (30) containing a reusable, partable catch (31) and a resilient lock (37). When set, the noose (29) overlies the trigger means (14) so that when the latter is trodden on by an animal, the spring (16) is released and, pivoting in the channel (11), raises the noose (29) vertically up the animals leg, simultaneously tightening it. The spring (16) then separates from the trigger mechanism (10) to act as a cushioning spring, automatically releasing animals smaller or more powerful than the target animal.

Abstract: An insect trap device comprising a housing, the housing having an interior which is in communication with the atmosphere outside the device, the housing containing:(i) an insect attractant source;(ii) means for generating an ion wind to facilitate dispersal of the insect attractant source into the atmosphere outside the housing; and(iii) insect retaining means.