Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fishing sinker for sinking a fishing hook or fishing net in water, and the object thereof is to provide the sinker for fishing, which prevents catching in water so as to avoid an economic loss, and prevents water pollution even if it is lost. The sinker according to the present invention comprises a body having a through hole, a coating for covering an outer surface of the body and an inner surface of the through hole, and a plurality of elastic projections formed radially and integrally on the coated outer surface.

Abstract: A container and method for storing and imparting a scent to an object. The container having an outer layer formed to define an object receiving space and fabricated of a moisture and gas barrier material. The container further having an inner layer having a scent incorporated therein such that, upon an object being disposed in the object receiving space, the scent of the inner layer is imparted to the object while the outer layer serves as a barrier to prevent surrounding objects from being contaminated with the scent.

Abstract: Animal trap (10) comprises at least one base member (12) for contact with ground, at least one frame member (18) pivotally arranged with respect to at least one base member (12) and release mechanism (30) for holding, in use, at least one frame member (18) under tension above ground. Netting (54) attached to at least one frame member (18) so that when release mechanism (30) is tripped by animal (56) entering trap (10), at least one frame member (18) pulls netting (54) over animal (56) as at least one frame member (18) falls to ground when tension is released.

Abstract: A holder for a liquid insect bait, comprises of vacuum or otherwise formed upper and lower halves, which when brought together and sealed about their flanges, form a container for the liquid bait. The back end of the halves contain depression within their flanges, that furnishes a passage for charging the liquid bait into the formed container, when the two halves are sealed together. The bottom of the holder is preformed, to form various cavities, flow passages, chambers, where the liquid bait will flow, by gravity, when charging the station for usage. An entrance cavity at the front of the holder can be instructionally cut, to form an entrance passage for the insects, such as ants, to walk up an inclined ramp to attain access to the liquid bait, as deposited within the various chambers and cavities, during usage of this holder.

Abstract: A yellow jacket and fly trap. The main body of the trap is produced from a screen and has a narrowing inlet passage with a passage defining an oblong inlet from the passage into a holding chamber. A bait receptacle is removably mounted within the passage. The inlet is formed by an interior side wall having a lower circular opening and an elliptical or oblong inlet leading into the trap.

Abstract: A non-corrosive bore hole cover apparatus for plugging a hole bored in a substrate is provided comprising a top plate molded from a non-metallic material, a bottom plate molded from a non-metallic material, a compressible ring gasket sandwiched between the top and bottom plates, and a threaded bolt. The non-metallic material is preferably a glass reinforced polymer. A bottom side of the top plate and a top side of the bottom plate each have an annular gasket locating ridge formed thereon. The threaded bolt passes through a top plate hole such that a head of the bolt is retained against a top side of the top plate and a tail end of the bolt is threaded through a hole of the bottom plate.

Abstract: A method for controlling termites using a biological control agent and a termite monitor wherein the bait in the termite monitor is treated with the biological control agent, thereby infecting the termites when they eat the bait.

Abstract: A novel method of positively directing termite activity by the use of radio waves. Also provided is a method of protecting a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation based on termite attractancy of specific radio waves.

Abstract: An emulsion fuel oil additive to be mixed with a fuel oil and a water for forming an emulsion fuel oil is disclosed. The emulsion fuel oil additive includes an emulsion reagent for forming an water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion fuel oil with the fuel oil and the water, a combustion-assisting reagent for improving ignition and combustion of the emulsion fuel oil, a stabilization reagent for forming an interface membrane between the fuel oil and the water by a chemical reaction at a specific temperature, a promotion reagent for promoting emulsification of the fuel oil and the water and promoting the interface membrane formation by the stabilization reagent, and an antioxidant reagent for preventing deterioration of the emulsion fuel oil during storage.

Abstract: An additive to a flame reaction forms noncorrosive deposits on cooler metal surfaces, which deposits are more stable than Na2SO4 or K2SO4. By adding molybdenum salts to the flame, an alkali polymolybdate is produced on the cooler metal surface and corrosion is inhibited. Deposition appears to closely reflect the relative thermodynamic stabilities of these salts. The flame processes all chemical molybdenum salt precursors as equivalent sources of molybdenum. The level of molybdenum required is equal to 2 times or more that of the alkali on an atomic basis in the flame environment. The nature of the fuel purity and possible alkali reduction schemes invoked will control the actual quantity and mixing method of the additive. The additive may be directly mixed into the fuel or injected into the burned gas regions of the combustor.

Abstract: Deposits in a direct injection gasoline engine are reduced by providing as fuel for the operation of said direct injection engine a fuel composition comprising a Mannich detergent.

Abstract: Fossil fuels are combined with a hydroperoxide, a surface active agent, and an aqueous liquid to form an aqueous-organic reaction medium which is passed through an ultrasound chamber on a continuous flow-through basis. The emerging mixture separates spontaneously into aqueous and organic phases, from which the organic phase is readily isolated as the desulfurized fossil fuel.

Abstract: A plastic article includes a first plastic portion having a series of protrusions extending therefrom and adjacent to each other. A second plastic portion is molded between and over the protrusions of the first plastic portion, thereby forming a protuberance on the plastic article in a desired profile.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a decorative attachment to a flower box, comprising modular panels adapted for interconnection to one another. Each panel includes interconnect members having opposing ends, one of which includes a male member extending therefrom and the other of which includes a corresponding female socket. The male members and sockets permit the units to be modular and adaptable to fit various sized flower boxes. Some of the panels further includes a hook attached to their rear surfaces which interconnect the panels to a flower box, and a spacer member that may also be attached to a panel's rear surface. The spacer maintains the panels in a vertically extending plane when connected to a flower box.

Abstract: Decorative grasses formed from a material constructed of a layer of cloth and a layer of polymeric film wherein at least a portion of the layer of polymeric film is laminated to the layer of cloth, as well as methods for forming same, are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method of propagating plants or trees using a propagation tray configured to receive a plurality of seedlings or root cuttings comprising a tray member having a plurality of propagation cells each to receive a growing media and at least one seedling or root cutting therein and a tray floor with a plurality of apertures formed therethrough such that roots from the seedlings or root cuttings may extend from the growing media through the tray floor into a growing media below the propagation tray or be air pruned at the tray floor and at tray wall.

Abstract: A propagation tray configured to receive a plurality of seedlings or root cuttings comprising a tray member having a plurality of elongated propagation cells each to receive a growing media and a plurality of seedlings or root cuttings therein and a removable interior cell wall disposed between adjacent elongated propagation cells such that the selective removal of a removable interior cell wall from the tray member facilitates removal of the plurality of seedlings or root cuttings and growing media from the corresponding elongated propagation cell.

Abstract: A chemical hydride hydrogen generation system and an energy system incorporating the same are provided. The hydrogen generation system comprises: a storage means for storing a chemical hydride solution; a reactor containing a catalyst; a first supplying means for supplying the chemical hydride solution from the said storage means to the said reactor so that the chemical hydride solution reacts to generate hydrogen in the presence of the catalyst; and a second supplying means for continuously supplying the solvent of the said solution to the chemical hydride solution during the reaction. The said energy system comprises the said hydrogen generation system, a fuel cell for generating electricity and water from hydrogen and an oxidant, and a means for recovering the water generated in the said fuel cell and supplying the said water to the chemical hydride solution during the reaction.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon fuel reformer that is supplied with water vapor extracted from the reformer's effluent stream.

Abstract: A seismic sensor controlled door unlocking system which has a vibration sensor and a control system. The vibration sensor is configured to detect heavy vibrations such as those made by an earthquake. The control system maintains the locked state of, and has the ability to unlock, a door to which it is connected. Upon detection of a large vibration by the vibration sensor, the control system unlocks the door.

Abstract: The invention discloses a window with multi-way for opening, which can be in pull/push and opened outwards even in pull/push process through elements like sliding pipes etc. There are frame assembly and sash assembly. Each horizontal frame has a cavity with an opening, a guide track for sliding mounted on the bottom slab, and a pair of subsidiary guide tracks provided on the side slabs. Several roller devices are arranged along sliding pipe assembly and matched with the guide track and subsidiary guide track of the horizontal frame. Therefore, the sliding pipe assembly can be moved along the horizontal frame. Furthermore, a hinge assembly fastened to the sliding pipe is provided in one of the stile of sash assembly to be used for supporting rotation of the sash assembly.

Abstract: A vehicular power window regulator wherein flexibility required when a door glass is vertically moved is appropriately provided to a connected area of a guide rail where a main arm and the door glass are connected to thereby prevent working forces such as compression and tension generated due to lack of flexibility at the connected area according to the prior art from being generated, and to avoid the main arm from being bent when the door glass moves along a curved route, and to prevent a sector gear from being applied with an excessive force for decrease of noise caused by gear meshing.

Abstract: A system for reinforcing door hardware used to associate a door with a door jamb. The door hardware includes a substantially flat body and a projection extending transversely to the body. The hardware is coupled to the jamb and the projection is at least partly overlain by a reinforcement plate attachable to the jamb.

Abstract: A building levelling system is provided for a building having a basement or foundation supported on expansive soil. A water management system is included for maintaining water in the expansive soil at a level adjacent the foundation to saturate the soil with water and thereby prevent the cyclic shrinking and expanding of the soil when the soil is normally repeatedly dried and wetted, causing damage to the building supported thereon. An injection system may also be included for injecting water into the soil spaced well below the foundation to lift a foundation which has already settled significantly due to shrinkage of expansive soil upon which it is supported. The injection system includes a level sensing mechanism for determining when a level of water in a prescribed area of the expansive soil falls below a reference level of the system and injectors for feeding water into that area.

Abstract: A grommet which includes a first tubular portion holding a wire therein; a flange formed on a front part of the first tubular portion; a second tubular portion extending frontward from the flange; a flexible front portion extending from a front part of the second tubular portion in a shape converging frontward; a lip portion formed on a rear part of the second tubular portion; and a third tubular portion extending frontward from the front portion. As the grommet is fitted in a panel hole with an annular groove on its inner circumference, the lip portion comes into contact with a panel face to define a first annular space cooperating with the rear part of the second tubular portion and the panel face, and the front portion comes into contact with a rearward facing part of an annular groove surface to define a second annular space cooperating with the annular groove surface.

Abstract: A device for anchoring the comer of a beach blanket, towel or other ground covering to the ground. The device includes a clip for removably attaching the device to the comer of the covering, thereby enabling the comer to be anchored to the ground via a stake flexibly attached to the clip by an elastic connecting material. There is a vertical slot defined on the stake to allow for variances in the depth of ground matter, which allows the covering to remain flush to the ground independent of how far into the ground the stake is driven. Additionally, the device has a removable top piece that can be used for displaying advertising, likenesses, shapes or, sports or other paraphernalia.

Abstract: An enclosure assembly for use with mechanical penetrations through a roof including a plurality of structural sections. Each structural section has a vertical portion, including a first end and a second end, and a horizontal portion. Each first end includes projections and each second end includes receptacles, wherein each projection is adapted to sealingly engage with a receptacle of an adjacent structural section. Each projection is inserted into a cooperatively aligned receptacle of an adjacent structural section to form a polygonal-shaped assembly having a plurality of connections and defining a cavity. The projections may be hook-shaped and the receptacles may be rectangular-shaped. The resulting cavity is shaped to contain a sealing material suitable to sealingly enclose a mechanical penetration and a portion of the exterior roof surface within the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a plurality of movable transparent arcuate sections 12 that can roll on their own designated tracks 14 to enclose or expose a sun room or pool area 18. Thus, the present invention 10 is comprised of a plurality of overlapping transparent arcuate arches or sections 12 positioned on parallel tracks 14. The arches 12 can be selectively moved to any position on the parallel tracks 14. The two distal end arches have removable end closure panels 20. Each of the transparent panel members 22 or arch 12 are positioned within a frame member 16 having a plurality of wheels 36 engaging the spaced apart track members 14. Track members 14 are fixedly positioned to the ground or foundation structures 58 in a spaced-apart parallel configuration. Each side of an arch 12 consists of a plurality of wheels 36 fixedly positioned between spaced apart track elements 14 having hook-like terminations 53 to prevent dislocation of the frame member 16 from the track member 14.

Abstract: A componentized, three dimensional, self-aligning, self-engineering building system for homes and similar constructions involving a plurality of individual, separately installable components of predetermined height selectively arranged, positioned and secured to each other in side-by-side relationship along the perimeter of and also secured on a previously prepared flat supporting surface for a home; and modeling blocks representing the components.

Abstract: A pile comprising a hollow steel bottom portion of convex polygonal cross-section having at least four substantially equal sides. This bottom portion is driven into the ground and is then filled with concrete.

Abstract: A roof vent suitable for a conservatory roof of the type comprising glazing bars supporting glazing panels therebetween, the roof vent comprises a surround mountable between a pair of glazing bars and a cover for the surround and hingedly connected thereto.

Abstract: A plaster crown molding tile has an upright body portion providing a front decorative surface and, in opposition thereto, a rear wall-engaging surface. Integral with the body portion, a topper portion extends angularly upwardly. The wall-engaging surface provides spaced apart horizontally oriented planar strips and between the strips plural grooves spaced apart by ribs. Peaks of the ribs define a first selected depth relative to the horizontal strips, and valleys of the grooves define a second selected depth relative to the horizontal strips. These surface features enable the tile to be more easily shaved to a desired depth for custom fitting the tile for improved butt seams.

Abstract: A type of relief engraved doorplate, comprising an inside plate that is composed of a first Bakelite layer and a second Bakelite layer, said first Bakelite layer and second Bakelite layer being composed of coarse wood dust and fine wood powder respectively, the second Bakelite layer enveloping the exterior of the first Bakelite layer before they are subjected to heated compression molding to obtain the relief engraved pattern on the top and bottom panels of the inside plate; and, at least one pair of outside decorative plates, including at least a layer of thin wood plate and a layer of water-resistant paper, the water-resistant paper being glued onto the thin wood plate and put in a compression mold with a pattern that is opposite to that of the inside plate, to obtain a depressed pattern on one side of the outside decorative plate, which is opposite to the relief engraved pattern on the inside plate, and then it is fitted to the top and bottom panels of the inside plate and subjected to compression molding

Abstract: A form assembly is constructed from a plurality of wall panels joined in side by side relationship by interposed adapters. The adapters have end plates in which reliefs are formed to accommodate alignment walers that extend along the top and bottom of the form assembly to maintain planar alignment of the form assembly. The reliefs allow the walers to be recessed so that they do not extend beyond the horizontal plane of the top and bottom of the wall panels. The form assembly is used to create a form in which concrete is poured to create a concrete wall, such as a foundation wall for a house. Because the form assembly can be installed and removed as a single piece rather than multiple individual wall panels, the time required to erect and remove the form is reduced.

Abstract: A composite construction panel having a thin panel of concrete material and a reinforcing grid of sheet metal studs with embedment portions which are actually embedded into the concrete panel, each of the studs having a web, main web openings through the web, a right angular flange formed on a free edge of the web, an embedment angled flange portion formed along the opposite edge of the web, an edge strip formed on the angled flange at an angle thereto; and, spaced apart angled flange openings formed in the angled flange for flow of concrete therethrough. An alternate form of stud has a triangular tube structure along one edge of the web. Another form of stud has a discontinuous webs defining spaces between them. In one embodiment two concrete panels may be secured to the studs in spaced relation to create a hollow structure.

Abstract: A composite construction panel having a thin panel of concrete material and a reinforcing grid of sheet metal studs with embedment portions which are actually embedded into the concrete panel, each of the studs having a web, right angular flange formed on a free edge of the web, an angled edge strip formed along the free edge of the right angular flange, an embedment angled flange portion formed along the opposite edge of the web, an edge strip formed on the angled flange at an angle thereto; and, spaced apart angled flange openings formed in the angled flange for flow of concrete therethrough. An alternate form of stud has a triangular tube structure along one edge of the web. Another form of stud has a discontinuous webs defining spaces between them. In one embodiment two concrete panels may be secured to the studs in spaced relation to create a hollow structure.

Abstract: Siding boards for clapboard boarding are used in a clapboard boarding structure in which lower side portions of upper siding boards are overlapped frontward of upper side portions of lower siding boards for installing a plurality of siding boards to a framework of a building. The siding boards are ceramic type siding boards with vertical joint grooves being formed on designed surfaces. Lower edges of the lower side portions of the siding boards are formed at different heights with the boundaries of the vertical joint grooves. Rear surface stepped portions that have been obtained by notching the rear surface are formed at the lower side portions. Upper end portions of the rear surface stepped portions are formed in a substantially straight line in lateral directions.

Abstract: A block for use in construction has opposed front and rear surfaces, opposed top and bottom surfaces, and a pair of opposed ends. The top and bottom surfaces are complementarity profiled to mutually interfit. The end surfaces are shaped to permit a plurality of blocks to be laid in a course with no mortar in between blocks in a course.

Abstract: The I-shaped wooden beam has two elongated chords extending in parallel relationship and blocks, struts or a web extending between the chords. Each of the chords is made of two pieces of wood having adjacent surfaces that are in contact and extend in parallel relationship with respect to the blocks, struts or web over the corresponding opposite end thereof. The two pieces of wood also have tongues and grooves positioned close to their adjacent surfaces and sized to match with opposite tongues and grooves made on the corresponding opposite end of the blocks, struts or web. These two pieces of wood are rigidly connected to each other and to blocks, struts or web so as to form an unitary structure of I-shape.

Abstract: A method for installing a junction box on a building framework in conjunction with the installation of wallboard includes providing a junction box having a junction box component, an extension component, and elements for connecting the extension component to the junction box component. The method proceeds by (i) mounting the junction box component on the building framework, (ii) mounting a sheet of wallboard on the building framework over the junction box component, (iii) cutting a hole in the sheet of wallboard in order to expose the junction box component, and (iv) inserting the extension component through the hole in the sheet of wallboard in order to thereby connect the extension component to the junction box component. Doing so significantly facilitates wallboard installation while enabling off-site mounting of a fixture on the extension component.

Abstract: Sectional door panels include formed metal or plastic skin parts with opposed upper and lower edges configured to form pinch resistant connections between adjacent panels. The skin part edges include spaced-apart slots for receiving locating flanges formed on opposed end stiles and one or more intermediate stiles to provide for the stiles to be positively located with respect to the panel skin part during assembly thereof. Snap together hinge parts are provided with bosses cooperating with slots formed in the stiles for positively locating the hinge parts with respect to the stiles and the skin part. Mechanical fasteners connect the hinge parts and the stiles to the skin parts. The hinge parts include cooperating pin and pin receiving bore portions with the bore portions being formed in part by elastically deflectable fingers whereby the hinge parts may be snapped together during assembly of the door by stacking one panel on top of another.

Abstract: A stone door comprising a door body formed by a panel that forms a cellular structural core with plate-like elements made of stone on both faces. The structural core is provided perimetrically with a milling to accommodate an insert for the coupling of door connection accessories.

Abstract: A machine for winding and boxing wound coils of filamentary material having a payout hole extending from the outer to the inner coil winding, a turret mechanism mounting two oppositely disposed end forms and corresponding collapsible mandrels and operative between first and second stations, wherein the first station enables filamentary material to be wound on one of the mandrels and associated end form and a second station wherein the mandrel and end form containing the wound coil is rotated to confront a boxing station; a boxing station including a platform having a movable back panel, a base panel and an inclined ramp facing the second station and being movable towards and away from second station for receiving the wound coil from the collapsible mandrel; the boxing station receiving an unfolded box deposited on the base panel with a box back panel folded against the back panel and including means for folding two opposite side panels of the box to enable reception of the wound coil in the partially assemble

Abstract: An improved method is disclosed for shipping very large tires which are typically used on very large vehicles such as earthmovers. The tires can be shipped so that less shipping and storage space is required.

Abstract: A packing system for articles. According to one embodiment of the invention, a receiving and dropping assembly comprising one or more doors that are displaceable between a holding configuration and a dropping configuration. The doors define a receptacle while in the holding configuration. The receptacle receives and holds an article, which is received by a leading edge of the article being guided by guide surfaces in the doors. The doors drop the article being held while in the dropping configuration. An output conveyor line receives the articles dropped by the receiving and dropping assembly. A controller controls the dropping and conveyance of the articles to convey the dropped articles along the output conveyor line in predetermined arrays. A pick-and-place robot system picks up the articles or arrays of articles from the output conveyor line and places the picked up articles in receptacles.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing in which a fluent material is dispensed to an article such as a container from a flexible bag The fluent material is dispensed directly to the container without any intervening structure which contacts the fluent material. Accordingly, the apparatus can be constructed of less expensive materials and does not require frequent cleaning. The apparatus acts on the bag to dispense and does not act on the fluent material. Thus, the apparatus has particular application where aseptic conditions need to be maintained such as in the packaging of the food and medicine The flexible bag is preferably formed with multiple outlets permitting simultaneous dispensing to multiple containers.

Abstract: An injection wedge includes a housing having a first face and a second face. A first tube extends through the housing and is coupled to a first nozzle on the first face of the housing. A second tube extends through the housing and is coupled to a second nozzle on the second face of the housing. The first face of the housing is opposite the second face of the housing. The first nozzle and the second nozzle are angled away from a vertical axis of the injection wedge. The first tube and the second tube are adapted to carry a fill material to the first nozzle and the second nozzle for injection into die pockets formed onto surfaces of a pair of rotary die drums.

Abstract: A laminate including a flavorant useful for packaging cigarettes or other products such as food products. The laminate includes crosslinked polymer coatings adhered to at least two metal foils, and a volatile flavor component such as menthol is applied to one of the polymer-coated surfaces. The laminate minimizes loss of volatile and/or heat sensitive flavor components from the package during extended periods at elevated temperature which are often associated with long term storage and/or shipping.

Abstract: A food wrap formed from polyvinyl chloride, at least one stabilizer, and a plasticizer in an amount of 10-60 parts per hundred parts polyvinyl chloride. The plasticizer may be present in an amount of 30-55 parts per hundred parts polyvinyl chloride. The plasticizer includes dioctyl terephthalate. Dioctyl adipate or another plasticizer may be used with dioctyl terephthalate. In this case, the plasticizer may contain 20 to 80 wt. % dioctyl terephthalate, or more specifically 20 to 60 wt. % dioctyl terephthalate. The food wrap may have a thickness of 1 to 80 mils. According to a method of wrapping food, the food wrap is applied to a food article. According to a method of forming the food wrap, polyvinyl chloride is combined with the plasticizer to form a mixture. The mixture is heated and fused. Then, a film is formed from the fused mixture.

Abstract: The air remaining within a headspace of a can filled with a liquid such as carbonated drink, juice drink, tea drink, coffee drink or the like is replaced with either of steam, a mixture of steam-carbonic acid gas, a mixture of steam-nitrogen gas, and a mixture of carbonic acid gas and steam-nitrogen gas. Therefore, the quality of filled liquid can be maintained, and to become worse of working environment can be prevented without flying carbonic acid gas in all directions at workshop.