Abstract: The present device provides a baggage tag attachable to the handle of a piece of baggage for displaying indicia of the identification and destination of a passenger owning the baggage. The tag has a first or base ply and a second tear resistant ply or liner. The underside faces of the base ply and tear resistant liner are arraigned for engagement with one another. An adhesive is disposed between the base ply and the liner for releasably sealing them together. It is preferred that a release coating be applied to the underside face of the liner. This allows the removal of the liner from the adhesive layer, allowing the adhesive to remain with the base ply. The base ply and liner each have cuts proximate one end thereof defining a claim stub. Upon removal of the claim stub, a length of the underside face of the base ply adjacent the base ply cut is exposed with the adhesive permitting the to tag ends to be secured around a bag handle.

Abstract: In an apparatus for turning over individual sheets assembled to form a stack, preferably for leafing through program tiles of a jukebox, the sheets are arranged to pivot about mutually parallel pivot pins and are provided with projections rising above the pivot pins on which a support engages so that a sheet is turned over to the opposite side. A space-saving design, in which unintentional turning-over of the pages is effectively prevented, is provided in that at least one fixing device and stop device are provided, the fixing device being in contact with the open sheets so that in the turning-over movement of an open sheet it is moved against a force acting on the fixing apparatus, and the stop device being arranged so that the sheets adjoining the open sheets are in contact with the stop device so that their pivoting in the turning-over direction is prevented at least until the projections of the adjacent sheets are in a position of engagement with the support.

Abstract: An ornamental display toy, which includes a transparent container supported on a base and filled with a chemical liquid, a magnetic stirrer mounted in the container and driven to stir up the liquid, a motor drive formed of a motor and a transmission mechanism and controlled by a control circuit to turn the magnetic stirrer on its own axis and to revolve the magnetic stirrer around the longitudinal central axis of the container, causing a variable whirlpool to be produced in the liquid inside the container.

Abstract: A card display system of the present device includes a transparent first shell part and a transparent second shell part. The first shell part has a perimeter that includes a flange that extends outwardly of the inner surface of the first shell part. The second shell part has a perimeter that is sized to matingly engage the flange of the first shell part. The inner surface of the second shell part includes a card holding depression positioned within the perimeter of the second shell part. A transparent card holding sleeve having substantially the same dimensions as the card holding depression is positionable within the card holding depression. The first and second shell parts are sealed together to encase a card.

Abstract: An attachment for a firearm with a removable barrel screws onto the firearm in place of the barrel and enables firing a flare. The attachment includes a firing pin housing with a sliding firing pin extension, and a flare cartridge barrel, which may be temporarily removed to receive a flare cartridge and then replaced. The normal bolt action of the firearm actuates the firing pin extension to fire the flare cartridge.

Abstract: A projectile guide for a compressed gas powered gun which includes a hollow cylindrical sleeve-like base with an axially extending projectile guiding cylindrical opening therethrough. The base has at one end thereof and extending axially from this one end a plurality of elongate and circumferentially spaced members of finite length and configured relative to each other to define a projectile guiding passageway for a projectile fired from the gun.

Abstract: A laser precision bore sight assembly and method aligns a laser beam along the longitudinal axis of a gun barrel. At the proximate end of an elongated bore shaft is rotatably mounted a compressible barrel insert with a continuous outer surface which resiliently engages the inside wall of the gun barrel to coaxially align the longitudinal axis of the proximate end of the shaft with the longitudinal axis of the gun barrel. The exterior surface of an alignment cone is provided on the distal end of the bore shaft. A battery/switch housing, containing a switch assembly, cooperates with a laser housing assembly to provide an enclosure for a battery. A laser source in the laser housing assembly provides a laser beam in a direction coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Matching threads provide for relative longitudinal movement such that a terminal of the battery engages the switch assembly to activate the laser source.

Abstract: A telescopic sight is provided that includes an integral mounting bar for connection to a barrel of a firearm and integral auxiliary equipment mounting features for mounting auxiliary equipment onto the telescopic sight. The auxiliary equipment mounting features facilitate the mounting of multiple devices that allows for quickly alternating between different aiming devices or to simultaneously use multiple aiming devices. Clamp assemblies cooperate with the mounting bar to secure the telescopic sight to the firearm and provide adjustment of the height position of the telescopic sight. The clamp blocks are adapted to fit onto a mounting rail of a firearm. The mounting features are universal and require no post-mounting adjustment to accurately align the auxiliary equipment.

Abstract: A device supporting the arm of a fisherman using a spinning-type fishing rod having a cylindrical rod handle, comprising an adjustable rotatable arm cradle supporting the upper forearm of the fisherman, a partially cylindrical elongated handle support member defining a partially cylindrical compartment that holds a selected area of the fishing rod handle in alignment with the arm cradle, an adjustable post connecting the arm cradle means with the handle, and an adjustable clamp for removably gripping the rod handle to the handle support. The arm cradle is rotatable to a selected angle relative to the rod handle and is removably lockable at the selected angle. The connecting post can be lengthened or shortened to a selected position and removably locked at that position. The clamp that presses the fishing rod handle against the top of the holding compartment of the handle support member is adjustable by means of a vertical screw that raises or lowers the clamp.

Abstract: An improved playing surface including a synthetic turf base positioned atop a foundation. The synthetic turf base includes synthetic fibers secured to a backing material. The synthetic turf base also includes a surface layer of growth medium applied on top of the backing material to reach a predetermined depth. Natural grass is planted in the surface layer of growth medium. The backing is provided with perforations or openings sufficient in number to permit the roots of the natural grass to extend through the backing into the sub-base of the foundation.

Abstract: A chemical application system for providing a cost effective and simple method of edging lawns and applying chemical to narrow areas. The inventive device includes a frame having at least one handle, a reservoir attached to the frame for storing a volume of fluid, a pump attached to the reservoir, and a dispensing wheel rotatably attached to the frame and fluidly connected to the reservoir. The dispensing wheel is comprised of center chamber rotatably attached to the frame and fluidly connected by a hose. A plurality of dispensing tube extend radially from the center chamber toward an outer rim thereby fluidly connected to a corresponding number of nozzles within the outer rim. An outer member comprised of an absorbent material, such as sponge, is secured about the outer portion of the outer rim for receiving and absorbing the chemical mixture dispensed from the nozzles.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping about a floral grouping and a method for wrapping the floral grouping, the wrapper having a handle formed from a portion of the sheet of material for carrying the wrapper with the floral grouping disposed therein. The wrapper may comprise one or more sheets of material. The sheet may have more than one handle portion formed thereon.

Abstract: In a process for hydroponic cultivation of plants an irrigation solution containing water and at least one nutrient is circulated through a main loop at a first point where a disinfectant is added to the irrigation solution. At a second point at least one nutrient is added to the irrigation solution. At a third point the plants are supplied with the irrigation solution, and at a fourth point the irrigation solution drained of the plants is collected. The main loop is provided with one or more sub-loops through which the irrigation solution is recirculated.

Abstract: A plant packaging system comprising a cover having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The cover optionally comprises a protective sleeve portion which can be detached from the lower portion of the package system once the protective function of the sleeve has been completed. The sleeve has one or a plurality of horizontally or diagonally positioned expansion elements for allowing the skirt portion to extend angularly from the base and/or for allowing expansion of the base portion.

Abstract: A method of forming a decorative cover, a sleeve or a preformed pot cover for a floral grouping or flower pot from a sheet of material having a printed pattern thereon wherein the printed pattern contains shaded and highlighted areas which provide the printed pattern with a visual perception of depth and thus a three-dimensional appearance.

Abstract: An elevating slider for elevating or lowering a glass window of a vehicle is formed of a slider main portion to be fitted in a guide channel and a shaft portion projecting from one end surface of the slider main portion. Sliding portions formed of an elastic material are provided at four corners of the slider main portion to be fitted in the guide channel, so that the sliding portions slide in a state where they are in contact with the inner surfaces of the guide channel. The glass window can be elevated or lowered without making any offensive sound, wobbling, unstable movement or the like.

Abstract: A threshold assembly for a garage door for preventing moisture and air drafts from entering the garage under the garage door. The threshold assembly for a garage door includes at least one elongate base member being made of pressure treated wood; and also includes an elongate channel member being securely fastened about the at least one elongate base member; and further includes two height-adjustable mounting bracket securely attached to the ends of the at least one elongate base member and the elongate channel member and being height-adjustably mounted to the garage door track with the elongate channel member being disposed in vertical alignment with the garage door.

Abstract: A stackable wall panel system including at least one upper and lower wall panel, a first and second corner post and an insert. The insert threadably engages an upper portion of the first corner post, and the second corner post is disposed on the first corner post over the insert. A connector connects the second corner post and the insert. One or more upper wall panels are connected to a pair of lower wall panels with an alignment clip, a pair of draw blocks and a draw rod.

Abstract: A movable shelter for providing a shelter for animals that would be dry and warm. The movable shelter includes a base member including a first sprocket adapted to be rotatably mounted upon a ground such as a cement slab and also including a shaft securely mounted to the first sprocket for rotation therewith and being adapted to be generally perpendicular to the ground; and also includes a building structure having a floor, side walls, front wall, back wall, a roof, and an opening in the front wall with the building structure being securely mounted upon the shaft for rotation therewith; and further includes a rotation assembly for rotating the building structure.

Abstract: The present invention, in certain aspects, includes a portable building structure with a bottom section, a top section on the bottom section, the bottom section having at least one bottom support for supporting the top section, the at least one bottom support having a top opening, and the top section having at least one top support with a lower member projecting down into the top opening of the at least one bottom support. The present invention also provides a new bottom section for a building structure, the bottom section having a plurality of support pillars interconnected by interconnection members, each support pillar of the plurality of support pillars having an enlarged top opening for receiving a lower member of an upper section to be emplaced on the bottom section.

Abstract: A portable security housing is formed from a framework defining an interior space for enclosing items to be secured, such as vending machines. The framework has a rear wall, opposite side walls, an upper wall, and a front access opening. Opaque panels are secured over at least the side and upper walls to cover the housing, with the rear wall placed against a building wall or the like. A roll-up, sectional door is rotatably mounted at the upper end of the front access opening for movement between a rolled up, storage position above the front opening and an unrolled, downwardly extended deployed position covering and closing the front opening. The housing has floor mounting pads at its base for releasably mounting the housing on a floor or ground surface.

Abstract: A prefabricated structure for quickly erecting a gazebo and for combining a plurality of gazebos. The prefabricated structure includes a deck. The deck generally has a geometric shape such that a perimeter of the deck comprises a plurality of side edges. Each of a plurality of wall panels has a bottom edge, and a top edge. Each of the wall panels are positioned against one of the side edges of the deck and securely attached thereto. At least one of the wall panels has door therein. A plurality of roof panels each has a generally trapezoidal shape such that each of the roof panels comprises a first base, a second base, and two legs. The first base has a greater length than the second base. Each of the second bases and the legs has a lip extending downwardly therefrom. Each of the roof panels has a channel therein orientated generally perpendicular to and positioned generally adjacent to the first base. A central member couples to each of the second bases.

Abstract: A steel frame building structure includes steel posts, steel beams fixed with connect members, and connectors connected to the connect members with bolts and nuts, support frames of wall structures fixed with the beams to construct wall structures, and the wall structures connected tightly with the sides of steel bar nets of an upper and a lower floor by means of fix steel bars. The posts and the beams have their support frames directly assembled with connect members, and the support frames have reinforcing steel bars lateral and vertical in the interior. Holed plates are fixed on outer surfaces of the support frames of the wall structures and the support frames of the posts and the beams, and sealed with sealing means. Then concrete can be placed through openings into hollow spaces in the whole structure with fastness and forming the steel frame building having a strong structure to resist earthquakes.

Abstract: Panels used in the construction of swimming pools, each having a rectangular shape with a peripheral frame defining vertical wings to be assembled with adjacent panels. One of the wings has over its entire height centering and sealing devices consisting of a section that overlaps the outer surface of the wing and a lateral sealing lip. Each section cooperates with a matching hollow shape on the other wing. The section and the hollow shape having a triangular cross-section and a catching member for rapid assembly.

Abstract: The modular masonry step and deck assembly consists of a plurality of like-shaped risers and a plurality of like-shaped treads that enable the assembly to have a variety of shapes, sizes and heights to provide a custom fit to a variety of buildings, mobile homes or trailers. The risers are dry stacked in a multi-tier, multi-column, multi-row arrangement to form a base of the assembly. An inwardly expanding groove is formed in each corner of each riser. When aligned flush with adjacent risers and dry stacked one atop the other in a stacked bond arrangement, the groves form a continuous vertical channel. A semi-flexible locking key is formed inside the channel to secure the risers together, but accommodate movements caused by the freezing and thawing of the ground. Four differently shaped treads are used to form the walking surface of the step and deck assembly. Each tread shape is used to form a specific portion of the walking surface.

Abstract: A device is provided which enables one or more objects to be secured to a structure, where the device passes through a hole in one or more structures located between the object, and the structure to which attachment is desired. The device is particularly useful for attaching window protection devices, such as rolldown shutter tracks and sheets of plywood. The device can be screwed, or otherwise attached, to wood structural framing which are concealed beneath veneer, such as bricks and other masonry. The other end of the device receives a tool which allows such an installation, and also the removal of the device. The other end also receives a fastener, such as a bolt, which secures the material or the track to the end of the device, the end of the device being substantially flush with the exterior veneer surface.

Abstract: In the window, which comprises a frame structure with top, bottom and side members (1-3) and a top hung sash structure which is openable relative to the frame structure and has an insulating pane (4) encased between top, bottom and side members (5-7) of metal or plastic profiles, the insulating pane (4) is manufactured with dimensions corresponding to the exterior dimensions of the frame structure for direct abutment on a gasket (11-13) fastened to the exterior edge surfaces (17-19) of the top, bottom and side members of the frame structure. The top, bottom and side members of the frame structure comprise wood profiles with substantially parallelogram-shaped cross section, the exterior edge surfaces (17-19) being positioned in a common plane, with which adjacent opposite side faces (26, 27) of the profile cross section form an angle (v) of 95 to 140°.

Abstract: A raceway structure which is fixedly attached to and extends longitudinally along one horizontally extending edge of a panel assembly. The raceway structure includes a U-shaped channel member which resiliently but releasably snaps into engagement with longitudinally spaced supports which are fixed to and project downwardly from the bottom frame rail of the panel. The supports occupy only minimal space within the channel member. The raceway channel member is provided with increased height relative to its width to provide upper and lower interior channel regions which accommodate power and telecommunication cabling systems. The supports are releasably engaged with upper edges of the channel member and provide the primary support for securing the channel member to the panel.

Abstract: A corner bead is of the tape-on type, having an elongated metal core strip with a longitudinal arcuate nose and a pair of flanges extending outwardly from the nose at approximately a right angle. A cover strip of paper is bonded to the exterior surface of the core strip, and includes wings which project outwardly beyond the extent of the flanges. The cover strip is formed of a stock paper having high abrasion resistance, tensile strength, and which is dimensionally stable on contact with wet joint compound. The surface of the cover strip is abraded to partially loosen the surface fibers, which will increase the bond strength of the comer bead when installed on wallboard. The method of manufacturing a tape-on corner bead includes the steps of conditioning a strip of stock paper by abrading the surfaces of the paper, and then bonding the paper strip to an outward face of an elongated core.

Abstract: A plastic sheet exterior finishing panel is provided which includes an inner layer of foamed plastic material and an outer layer of non-foamed plastic material joined to the inner layer and defining a facing surface formed to convey a desired aesthetic effect. At least the outer layer includes at least one organic, cellulosic additive for enabling the facing surface to be painted or stained. The panel may also be supported by at least one rigid support spine disposed at least along a portion of the length of the sheet. The support spine may be formed integrally with the panel. Alternatively, the support spine may be formed as a separate material having a flexural modulus which is greater than the flexural modulus of the thermoplastic sheet so as to stiffen the panel during handling, installation and use; the separate support spine is fastened or bonded to the rear of the panel, or coextruded.

Abstract: A modular wall structure comprised of a plurality of horizontally-oriented wall panels which are extruded components that are connected together in a stack. A plurality of modular wall structures of the present invention may be connected by fastening panels. The fastening panels may also be extruded components. In addition, preferred embodiments of the present invention may include a foundation, a roof, and an interior wall section. The roof may be comprised of a roofing panel which is an extruded component. Similarly, the interior wall section may be comprised of a plurality of horizontally-oriented interior wall panels which are extruded components that are connected together in a stack.

Abstract: A composite frame member and a method for making the same. In one embodiment, the frame member is a door frame including a plurality of framing members, each including a core formed from a foamed or cellulosic material that includes a wall surface adapted to be mounted within a cavity formed in the wall of the house or other building with which the frame is to be used, and a door surface is opposed to the wall surface and is adapted to extend within the cavity. The core preferably includes an elongate base member and an elongate stop member mounted on the base member in a parallel relationship to the base member. Each framing member further includes a resilient shell, which is preferably formed from a waterproof material, and which, in some embodiments, may be snap-fit on the core. A brickmold member is also disclosed, as well as various methods for making the invented frame and brickmold members.

Abstract: A metal connector that securely ties together sheathing and the underlying structural members on a wood frame house. The connector correctly spaces each adjoining sheet with a slight gap to avoid buckling. The connector has a large surface area above the sheathing with precise nailholes to avoid sheathing splitting and assuring correct attachment to the underlying structural member. The connector can be used on roofs, walls, and floors. The connector grasps the sheathing and wraps around structural members to avoid detachment during hurricanes. The connector fashions sheathing into strong shearwalls to avoid building damage during earthquakes.

Abstract: A one-piece metal connector that securely ties together the structural members of the roof and wall on a wood frame house. The connector has a vertical web on the top that is attached to a rafter and a vertical web on the bottom that is connected to a wall stud. The connector correctly places each structural member for maximum structural integrity, forming a direct load path. The middle part of the connector has a vertical plate and horizontal tabs that form a box-section around the top plate. Horizontal and vertical tabs form open boxes that hold sheathing tight to the wall. Gussets brace the rafter and stud against racking. The connector has a large surface area for maximum strength, and precise nail holes to avoid splitting the structural member. The connector grasps the structural members to avoid detachment of any structural members during hurricanes and seismic events. The connector's webs and bends help to avoid twisting, lateral forces, thrusting, and uplift.

Abstract: A stay-in-place composite form provides a strong and durable concrete structure. The form includes a composite shell having an inner wall surface defining an enclosure into which concrete may be poured and allowed to harden. The composite shell may be made of one or several layers of fabric having a resin matrix impregnated therein. The concrete hardens to form a concrete core within the enclosure and a liner is affixed to the inner wall surface of the composite shell to protect the composite shell from alkalinity in the concrete core. The liner includes at least one sheet of a water-impermeable material to protect the concrete core from water and other corrosive elements. The fabric layers are selected such that the fibers elongate as the concrete is poured into the enclosure due to a weight of the concrete and partially shrink back to compensate for shrinkage of the concrete as the concrete dries to form the concrete core.

Abstract: An elongate modular post cladding element is adapted for cooperating with at least one other cladding element to cover a post. The cladding element includes a panel for being applied to the post, and having first and second opposed end edges and first and second opposed, longitudinally-extending side edges. A female fastener extends along the first side edge of the panel. A complementary male fastener extends along the opposed second side edge of the panel. The female fastener has spaced-apart surfaces forming a generally U-shaped groove having a depth at least twice as great as its width. The groove defines a position adjustment zone for receiving a selected portion of a male fastener of an adjacent cladding element to adjustably position the adjacent cladding element on the post. A retaining assembly provided for securing a flexible sheet material to the panel.

Abstract: A method for securing a mobile home and foundation system. The method includes providing a plurality of elongated concrete slabs having a pair of beveled edge surfaces. The plurality of elongated concrete slabs are placed within elongated ditches formed in the ground and to which the mobile home is secured. A fastener assembly is secured to the concretes slabs and a constraint device is connected to the fastener assembly.

Abstract: A geodesic dome is created by the steps of: (a) generating a mathematical model of a geodesic dome, (b) fabricating components with which to form a geodesic dome according to the model; and (c) fastening the components to each other according to the model. In the model, M base triangles are generated in a closed three-dimensional shape. M is at, least four, with eight being preferred and the preferred closed three-dimensional shape being a regular octahedron. The closed three-dimensional shape has a center point from which each vertex of each of the base triangles is equidistant, this distance being a geodesic radius. Each leg of each base triangle is then subdivided into N segments of equal length, N being at least two, with eight being preferred, thus defining N+1 segment endpoints or intersections along each leg. A line is then generated between each intersection and two corresponding intersections, thus defining N2 smaller triangles per base triangle.

Abstract: A building panel (10) including a core body (11) containing a compressible solid, and cladding layer (12), on at least one outer surface of the core body, and wherein the building panel is foldable. Preferably, the core is a polymer foam, and the cladding layer is substantially more rigid than the core body for imparting strength thereto. The fold (26) may be provided by cutting the cladding layer from what will become the inside surface of a fold, and removing sufficient material from the core body to permit the panel to be folded. The cladding layer preferably includes a textile of a flexible fiberglass, nylon or polyester in the form of a woven or non-woven mesh (16) with a resin component (17) in the form of a settable liquid applied to, and set into the interstices of the textile with the resin component substantially encapsulating the textile component.

Abstract: An outer structure for a refrigerated food storage apparatus includes an outer shell forming a visible exterior of the apparatus; and an inner liner made of molded plastic and coupled to the outer shell, to form an inter-panel space to be filled with a body of foam insulation. The inner liner includes bosses of a predetermined length, integrally formed with the inner liner at regular intervals and extending toward the outer shell, to support and maintain a constant spacing between the outer shell and inner liner; a foam-injection inlet for injecting foam; and vents for exhausting air and gases generated during a foam injection process. A reactive foam completely fills the inter-panel space, to form a consistent body of insulation. The force of the reactive foam filling the inter-panel space closes a hinged first flap for covering the foam-injection inlet and a plurality of hinged second flaps for covering the vents.

Abstract: An insert for a glazing unit includes a body having a width and a height. The insert is configured to fit within the spacer of the glazing unit. A typical glazing unit has at least two outer glazing sheets separated by a substantially rigid, U-shaped spacer disposed about the perimeter of the sheets to create an interior cavity between the outer sheets and the spacer. The width and height of the body of the insert are adapted to allow the insert to fit within the U-shaped spacer. The spacer has a longitudinal length dimension substantially equal to the perimeter of the glazing sheets. The body of the insert also has a longitudinal length dimension substantially equal to the length of the spacer. The body of the insert is fabricated from a non-flowable material having substantially stable dimensions. In one embodiment of the invention, the insert includes an inwardly facing, intermediate glazing sheet-receiving channel that is adapted to slidably receive and position an intermediate glazing sheet.

Abstract: There is provided a paperboard wrap and a tightening section for a paperboard wrapping apparatus for applying a paperboard wrap around a plurality of articles, said tightening section comprising an endless drive member having at least one straight line section and having a series of engaging members which project outwardly from the drive member, the engaging members each having a substantially straight edge such that the edges of the engaging members form a substantially straight combined edge along the straight line section, which combined edge remains substantially parallel to the path of articles as the engaging members pass through the tightening section and to the path of the drive member along its straight line section.

Abstract: An integrated and compact bag filling machine comprising a material dispensing spout, a slip tube suspended in substantially vertical alignment with the spout, and a bag sealing apparatus comprising a pair of opposable forming bars and a pair of independently actuable and opposable sealing bars is herein disclosed. The bag filling machine is capable of bottom filling and sealing both paper and plastic bags having gusseted or flat sides with little or no modification.

Abstract: Method for providing a decorative cover for a flower pot comprising a collar wherein the collar clamps a sheet of material to the flower pot or wherein the sheet of material is connected to the collar and the collar is connectable to the flower pot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for extending an intermediate wall arranged in a packaging tube's longitudinal direction with a surplus of material as measured between the attachment locations of the intermediate wall. Means arc provided for orientating the intermediate tube's attachment locations to predetermined positions and application means (13) is introduced on either side of the intermediate wall and has means (12c, 12d) for extending the intermediate wall. External welding jaws (15, 15a) are provided at the attachment locations and are arranged to attach the extended intermediate wall to the inside of the tube.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing soft capsules wherein a filling material, such as liquid medicine, is encapsulated by two gelatin sheets. The soft capsule manufacturing apparatus includes a pair of die rolls that are close to and confront each other, each die roll having capsule pockets in a plurality of rows, and a nozzle segment having an inverse projection for supplying a filling material. The inverse projection has curved faces that are positioned in opposing relation with each other at right and left sides about the lower end central portion thereof the curved faces have nozzle holes. The inverse projection confronts a curved recess that is surrounded by curved peripheral surfaces of the die rolls at the upper sides thereof. The gelatin sheets are supplied between the die rolls from the upper portion thereof to receive the filling material therein corresponding to the capsule pockets of each die roll to manufacture soft capsules.

Abstract: A composition of matter for joint or texture compound used in wallboard applications which incorporates an ingredient which has been reclaimed from waste wallboard panel. A method and system for reconstituting the waste wallboard into the joint compound is also provided. Waste wallboard is thereby recycled so that the waste wallboard does not need to be disposed in a landfill.

Abstract: An equine lead line assembly is specially configured to provide significantly improved handling of a horse in a much less stressful manner for both horse and handler. Advantageously, a lead line assembly formed as a deformable closed loop portion carrying a pair of swivel snaps, and a connected hand lead line portion, functions to impart a gentle tightening and downward pressure on the horse's muzzle. This control aid applies symmetrical forces to both sides of a conventional halter via the deformable loop portion in response to a single downward force applied via the hand lead line portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of removing selected rows of corn out of a corn field which is particularly important for removing male rows of corn in a field of seed corn. The female seed corn rows are left undamaged, as a harvester passes over the top of the seed corn. Seed corn is grown with one or two rows of a male corn which pollinate three to five rows of the female seed corn. Once the pollination occurs, the male corn is unwanted and can cause contamination of the species of corn.

Abstract: An agricultural harvesting machine, such as a baler, is provided with a pick-up assembly and a feeder mechanism for picking up crop material from a field and feeding it to the inlet of a baling chamber. A crop retainer mechanism, such as a windguard, are mounted above the feeder mechanism for engaging the upper portion of said crop material whilst it is being fed to said inlet. The retainer mechanism is movable between a lower position assumed when no crop material is present on said crop intake apparatus and an upper position when a considerable amount of crop material is present on said crop intake apparatus. The harvesting machine is also provided with a dampening mechanism for damping the motion of said crop retainer mechanism. Advantageously, the motion is damped by a pair of gas springs mounted to the transverse rod of the windguard. This arrangement precludes sudden movements of the windguard and ensures a regular flow of the picked up material to the baling chamber.