Abstract: A cordless electric knife having a rechargeable battery pack interchangeable with other power tools. The cordless knife includes a main housing having a DC motor driving a plurality of pistons. The pistons move at least one blade in a cutting motion. The cordless knife also includes a heavy duty 12-volt battery pack which may be interchanged with other power tools.

Abstract: An alignment tool is used for aligning an air data sensing probe relative to an aircraft axis has an alignment tool mounting plate that fits over the air data sensing probe base plate and is doweled in position on the air data sensing probe base plate. The alignment tool has a level and incline indicator positioned at a known relation to an axis of the air data sensing probe. The probe base plate and alignment tool are mounted on the aircraft, and the level and incline indicator is used to determine when an aligned position of the air data sensing probe is reached by rotating the alignment tool and probe base plate. The probe base plate of the probe is then fixed in position, and the alignment tool is removed. Bores are formed in the aircraft wall for holding dowel pins extending between the aircraft wall and the probe base plate.

Abstract: To provide an electronic equipment having a built-in electronic compass that detects terrestrial magnetism using a magnetic sensor, which is drivable with efficiency, and displays a compass direction (north). In this electronic wrist watch, a comparison means compares a detection value obtained by the first detection with a detection value obtained by the second detection, for instance. The reproducibility judgment means judges whether there exists reproducibility using a result of the comparison. In the case where there exists reproducibility, a pulse width setting means sets a short pulse width for a magnetic field. This makes it possible for a reset means to reset a magnetic sensor using electromagnetic energy that is required to reset the magnetic sensor.

Abstract: A combination carpenter square and bevel/sliding bevel having three triangle-shaped adjoining legs, with an articulating joint between the hypotenuse leg and each adjoining leg. The other two non-hypotenuse legs are capable of being latched or detached by a latching joint that, when latched, forms a substantially 90 degree angle between the two non-hypotenuse legs to function as a carpenter's square. One of the articulating joints at the hypotenuse leg is capable of tightening and loosening. The hypotenuse leg also consists of a slot positioned longitudinally of the hypotenuse leg. The tightening and loosening articulated joint joins the hypotenuse leg with an adjacent leg through the slot, which allows the adjacent leg movement about the joint relative to the hypotenuse leg to function as a bevel. The articulated joints and the detaching function of the latching joint allows the combination square and bevel/sliding bevel to be folded into a compact shape.

Abstract: The inside diameter measuring method and apparatus are capable of making accurate measurement. In the inside diameter measuring method of measuring an inside diameter of a cylindrical work by supplying compressed air from one end of the work and by detecting a back pressure of the compressed air, a correction amount of measured value of the inside diameter according to a length of the work is obtained in advance by determining a change of measured value of the inside diameter with respect to a change of the length of the work, whereby the measured value of the inside diameter is corrected according to the length of the work. Thereby, even in the case where a plurality of works having a different length are measured, accurate measurement can always be made.

Abstract: A device for absorbing or blotting grease from the surface of foods such as pizza comprising a support member having a handle for manually gripping the device and an absorbent or oligiophilic pad attached to such support member for blotting the surface of a food item.

Abstract: A hair dryer in which a first air blower (12) having a mating surface (44) with recesses (46a, 46b) selectively engages a second air blower (14) having an opposing mating surface (52) with lugs (54a, 54b) that are received in the recesses, each air blower (12) and (14) having a fan motor for operating a fan and a housing (20), (22) with an air inlet (24) and an air outlet (26), for selective operation for directing air in a common direction or detached for operation for directing air in independent separate directions.

Abstract: A hair dryer in which a first air blower (12, 82) having a mating member (44, 128) selectively engages a second air blower (14, 84) having an opposing mating member (52, 134), each air blower (12, 82) and (14, 84) having a fan motor for operating a fan and a housing (20), (22) with an air inlet and an air outlet, for selective operation for directing air in a common direction or detached for operation for directing air in independent separate directions. Mating members of a lug and recess and of a magnetically attractive plate and magnet are disclosed. A method for drying hair is disclosed.

Abstract: A drier for commercial printers comprises an air receiving and discharging member having end walls, side walls, and a bottom wall and characterized by air receiving slots formed in the side walls and air discharging slots formed at the intersections between the side walls and the bottom wall. A lamp support frame having an imperforate top wall is positioned within the air receiving and discharging member. A fan support plate positions a fan above the top plate of the lamp frame for directing air onto the top plate thereof then downwardly along the side walls of the air receiving and discharging member and out through the air discharging slots thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable tape, based on at least one fibrous web, in which fibrous web at least 0.5% by weight, calculated on the weight of the cable tape, of thermoplastic microspheres which may or may not be partly or wholly expanded and, if desired, an effective amount of a water-swelling powder is incorporated, and to a method for the manufacture of such a tape and to cable manufactured using the tape.

Abstract: A shoe structure includes an upper made of an outer material, a waterproof and water vapor permeable functional layer, a lining, an insole, and an injection-molded sole. The upper has an extension made of a porous, permeable material and the insole is joined to the extension of the upper. The functional layer and the lining extend beyond a lower edge of the upper and only partially overlap the extension of the upper. The functional layer is spaced from an edge of the insole and the extension of the upper is penetrated by the material of the sole. A part of the functional layer extending beyond a lower edge of the upper is joined to the material of the sole, and a space between the functional layer and the edge of the insole is filled with the material of the sole as far as the interior of the shoe structure.

Abstract: A shoe includes a shoe body, a flexible connecting member, and a locking unit. The shoe body has a shoe opening, a vamp, a tongue, and first and second tabs. The first and second tabs are respectively disposed adjacent to lateral sides of the tongue, and are concealed by the tongue. The flexible connecting member has a first portion connected securely to the first tab and a second portion that extends toward the second tab for engaging the same. The locking unit is operable from a releasing position, where the flexible connecting member permits movement of the first and second tabs away from each other, thereby loosening the shoe body, to a locking position, where the flexible connecting member pulls the first and second tabs toward each other, thereby tightening the shoe body.

Abstract: A shoe body includes first and second eyelet tabs. The second eyelet tab includes a front portion proximate to a vamp, a rear portion proximate to a top shoe opening, and an intermediate eyelet-free portion therebetween. Each of the front and rear portions of the second eyelet tab is provided with at least one eyelet. A first fastener has a mounting section mounted securely on the intermediate eyelet-free portion of the second eyelet tab, and a fastener engaging section provided on the mounting section. A second fastener has a shoe lace stringing section formed with at least one eyelet, and a fastener engaging section extending from the shoe lace stringing section and capable of removable engagement with the fastener engaging section of the first fastener. A shoe lace unit is strung through the eyelets of the first and second eyelet tabs and the second fastener.

Abstract: A shoe lace device includes a pair of shoe lace units, a male fastener and a female fastener. Each of the male and female fasteners has a lace engaging section for engaging a respective one of the shoe lace units, and a fastener engaging section that extends from the lace engaging section. The fastener engaging sections of the male and female fasteners are capable of engaging removably each other to tighten a shoe body when the fastener engaging sections engage each other, and to loosen the shoe body when the fastener engaging sections are disengaged from each other. The male and female fasteners are disposed to abut against eyelet tabs of the shoe body to anchor front end portions of the shoe lace units on the eyelet tabs when the fastener engaging sections are disengaged from each other.

Abstract: A shoe includes a shoe body and a shoe lace device. The shoe body includes a pair of eyelet tabs respectively formed with a plurality of eyelets that are spaced apart from each other in a first direction. The shoe lace device includes a shoe lace unit with two lace ends, and a connecting member having an elongate base body that extends in a second direction transverse to the first direction and that includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface in a third direction transverse to the first and second directions, and a plurality of anchoring elements that are provided on the first surface of the base body and that are spaced apart from each other in the second direction. The lace ends of the shoe lace unit are anchored selectively on the anchoring elements.

Abstract: Footwear and its method of construction are provided. An insole forepart is attached to the bottom of the sock liner. An upper having a vamp lining with a toe part is provided where toe part is stitched to the sock liner such that the vamp lining and the sock liner together define a volume for receiving a wearer's foot. A steel toe is positioned substantially around the toe part of the vamp lining. An outsole having a forward portion formed of a material having a first resiliency characteristic is provided. A stiffener is positioned between the forward portion of the outsole and the insole forepart where the stiffener is formed of a material having a second resiliency characteristic less than the first resiliency characteristic.

Abstract: A bracket that supports an electrical component, such as a battery pack, comprising a main plate that includes opposing first and second surfaces, a mounting portion, and a retaining portion. A mounting extends from the mounting portion of the main plate and supports the electrical component. A first support leg extends from the main plate with a first slot being defined between the retaining portion and the first support leg.

Abstract: An insole for footwear comprises a footbed having an upper surface and a lower surface, with a raised arch support portion on the upper surface of the footbed capable of supporting a longitudinal arch and a transverse arch of a human foot. The shape of the insole can generally correspond to the shape of a plantar surface of the human foot, thereby providing support to substantially the entire plantar surface of the foot.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for excavating rock, minerals and the like, which includes a hub 22 connected to a rotatable drive. Cutting elements such as picks 20a are supported by tool holders connected to the hub. The picks 20a project radially from the hub, and are arranged in oblique relationship to the axis of rotation of the hub. The drive means is preferably designed to impart an eccentric, superimposed percussive action on the hub 22. During use the hub 22 is positioned facing a rock surface and urged along the rock face in transverse relationship to the axis of rotation of the hub, thereby causing the picks 20a to undercut an adjacent region of rock, and thereby excavating successivel layers of rock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dredging and scouring. In particular, we will describe dredging and scouring apparatus for removing sand, silt, clay and like materials from sea or river beds. There is described an apparatus comprising a body having a bottom face and comprising an outlet flow path in which is mounted thrust means to direct, in use, a wash of water downwards towards an area of sea or river bed or the like, orientation means to connect said apparatus, in use, to a support means to orientate said apparatus with respect to the sea or river bed, and at least one inlet flow path through which water is supplied, in use, to the thrust means; characterised in that the inlet and outlet flow paths are provided with respective openings in the bottom face of the body.

Abstract: The present invention is a lance for removing dirt or other substances from an underground hole, by the use of air and water under high pressure. The water is used as an abrading material or lance to loosen dirt in a hole or to pick or chip off substances which are attached to a pipe. A limited amount of water is used during the operation of the apparatus, to prevent the formation of wet mud.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an excavator having a frame, engine, ground supports and an excavation boom with an excavating drum. The method includes fixing the orientation of the boom relative to gravity to approximately control the shape of an excavated ground plane.

Abstract: The present invention includes a primary retainer pin having an internal secondary retainer pin operable to couple the primary retainer pin with an adapter for use with excavation equipment components. A removable tooth having first and second tooth sides is coupled with the adapter and at least partially covers the first adapter end. A central portion of the adapter defines an elongate slot which extends from a first adapter side to a second adapter side. First and second tooth sides include first and second openings, respectively, configured such that the first and second openings are aligned with an imaginary longitudinal axis of the elongate slot while the removable tooth is coupled with the adapter. The primary retainer pin extends at least partially through the first and second openings, and the elongate slot, to couple the removable tooth and the adapter.

Abstract: An excavating apparatus having a prime mover with a longitudinal centerline and a main frame (30) with an engine, a ground drive system and an excavation boom operatively attached thereto wherein the excavation boom has a sub-frame (112) with a first end and a second end. The first end of the sub-frame (112) is operatively pivotally attached to the main frame (30) along a main frame pivot axis (114). The main frame pivot axis is transverse to the longitudinal centerline of said prime mover. A head shaft (150) operatively rotatably attached to the second end of said sub-frame (112) along a head shaft axis (151) and the head shaft axis (151) is transverse to the longitudinal centerline of the prime mover. An excavating drum (148) is operatively attached to the head shaft (150) for rotation about said head shaft axis (151).

Abstract: A pin has a front side having a recess therein and a back side having a connector for attaching the pin to an article of clothing. The recess is capable of having a photograph attached therein. The pin provides users of pins with flexibility in designing pins to personal taste. In another version the pin has two hinged sections that can be opened and closed like a book, with each section having a recess for a photo.

Abstract: A drinking cup identification system comprises a set of a plurality of drinking cups, particularly children's spill-proof drinking cups, each of the drinking cups being provided with a unique identifying indicia selected from a sequential pattern of indicia. The use of the sequential pattern of indicia enables the user to plainly identify each of the drinking cups and to easily monitor and visually track the set of drinking cups to determine whether any of the drinking cups is missing from the set. The unique identifying indicia can be any indicia which can be classified into a sequential pattern, including a series of numbers, alphabet letters and the like. The unique identifying indicia can be adhesively applied to each drinking cup, such as by labels, or can be machine molded, etchingly inscribed or printed onto each drinking cup.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, the apparatus includes a conduit, a base assembly, and a drum. The base assembly has a blower unit to create suction at openings of a tube that is coupled to the conduit. The blower unit has sufficient strength so that particles can be sucked into the tube and then blown through the conduit past a distal opening of the conduit, while the conduit is vertically oriented such as a Christmas tree on display. The base assembly has a first catch that extends away from and surrounds the tube openings. The drum has a number of connected sections where each can pivot with respect to adjacent ones so that the sections can be folded on top of each other to form a stack. Each upper portion of the section has a fastening mechanism which allows upper portions to be removably attached to the portions of adjacent sections so as to form another catch that has an opening.

Abstract: A flame simulation apparatus for use in electric fireplaces is disclosed. The flame simulation apparatus is disposed within a fireplace enclosure to simulate a natural fire. The flame simulation apparatus includes a flame element and a device to alter the position of the flame element relative to a fixed position. Methods for simulating a natural fire are also disclosed.

Abstract: A small dot or disk flip dot display element and a method of making a flip dot display formed of such elements is shown where the disks or dots (24) flip between an ON position showing a bright surface and an OFF position showing a dark surface. The dots are flipped by electromagnets (36, 38) having poles (32) with a first coil (36, 38) wound thereon for producing a reversible magnetic field operating the flip dots. A second coil (40, 42) is wound on the poles in series with the first coil. The second coil is dipped in molten solder to form an electrical contact for energizing the first coils, and for mounting the elements to a circuit board. Separate terminal pins are not required for electrical connections to the coils, thus allowing flip dots as small as 5 mm or less to be used.

Abstract: A series of related consecutive still images are mounted along a surface. A vehicle capable of rapid movement with respect to the surface carries passengers who view the images normal to the direction of the movement of the vehicle. Such passengers traveling in the rapidly moving vehicle see consecutive still images that create a continuously changing visual image.

Abstract: A greeting device has a case adapted for overhead mounting. A mistletoe object is attached to and suspended below the case. Also, a speaker is mounted at the case. A driver, including a sound playback device, is mounted in the case and coupled to the speaker. The playback device has stored therein a sound recording containing information related to the mistletoe object. The recording contains information concerning kissing. A proximity sensor is mounted at the mistletoe object outside the case. A proximity sensor, including a sensing head and a wire, is routed between the case and the sensing head. The sensing head dangles on the wire. The proximity sensor is coupled to the playback device for producing a proximity signal in response to arrival of a person. The playback device can play the sound recording through the speaker in response to the proximity signal.

Abstract: A medical information holder is provided. The holder includes a first and a second piece, wherein the pieces are coupled together via a joining means that is color-coded in order to immediately and unmistakably convey information regarding the contents of the holder.

Abstract: A point of purchase merchandising display for use in a retail environment in association with a plurality of products where the products are stored on a plurality of shelves, the display includes fixtures for displaying information that identifies different categories of products and provides information that instructs a consumer on how to use a category of product to achieve a desired benefit and suggests to a consumer the satisfaction that may be enjoyed in achieving the desired benefit. Methods for increasing consumer dwell time in a retail aisle using the described fixtures and displays are provided. Likewise methods for promoting regime usage of two or more fabric care products are also provided.

Abstract: A gun handling deterrent device includes a housed, battery-powered electrical assembly for placement within the gun handle, with sub-assemblies to convert the DC to pulsating DC and step up the voltage, and leads to the gun frame and a negative contact member that extends from the handle for positioning adjacent the handle, trigger guard and barrel, such that when the handle, trigger guard or barrel is grasped, the hand contacts both the metal frame and the negative contact member. An actuator switch enables the circuit when the gun is moved from a horizontal position, causing the increased voltage pulsating DC to be delivered to the hand. The shock function is joined or replaced in embodiments where an audio generating device is activated by the actuator switch when the gun is so moved.

Abstract: A gun holding apparatus consisting of an elongated adjustable support strap having a slidable pad thereon, whereby the slidable support strap is looped in an over and under fashion through a plurality of slit openings in each of two end sections of the slidable pad enabling attachment to the strap of a variety of firearms, including conventional rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders. A gun holding apparatus is provided for safety in holding rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders in a carrying position, resting position, and at the same time, making for an easy and quick shift of a firearm from the resting position to a ready position for shooting without any adjustment to the gun holding apparatus.

Abstract: A method for preparing an area for hunting or wildlife observation, comprising providing a dummy bearing an image of at least an upper torso of a person in the area for a period of time prior to the time of the hunt or wildlife observation.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy system used by one or more hunters for simulating large numbers of geese and ducks in a field or on a water surface. The system includes a plurality of decoy pennants attached to a decoy line. The pennants and decoy line form a decoy line train. Opposite ends of the decoy line train include a swivel and a line connector for attaching to another decoy line train. A portion of the decoy line train is attached to a top of each line pole for suspending the decoy pennants above a ground surface or a water surface. One or more of the line poles can be mounted on top of a spring mounted line pole coupling. The line pole coupling is attached to a ground stake. The decoy system also includes a backpack or dolly with a vertical hand operated vertical spool for holding the pennants and decoy line trains thereon and transporting the decoy system to and from the hunting area.

Abstract: This invention, “The Fish Finder”, is a stick with a line for the water level marked by a plastic tie and which is painted green at the top, red in the middle, and white at the bottom. When the stick is driven into the lake or river up to the water level the day before, the fisherman can check the stick the next day to see if the water level has risen or dropped. If it is in the green area at the top of the stick, the water level has risen, and the fish will be biting; if the water level is in the red area, the water level has dropped, and the fish will not be biting. Attached to the plastic tie at the water level mark, is a paper fish with directions printed on it which is laminated; the fish is attached to the wooden gauge by inserting the plastic tie through the fish eye cut in the paper fish and then stapling the fish to the plastic tie.

Abstract: A fishing line for fly fishing includes a front-taper (2), a first belly (3) and a running line (5). At least one additional belly (4) is located between the first belly (3) and the running line (5).

Abstract: The Trapmaster is a complete carrying device for all of an ice-anglers tip-up traps, related gear, and extra clothing, etc. The partitioned compartments separate the traps to keep the line from becoming entangled. The backpack-style carrying straps evenly distribute the weight of the device for carrying long distances and allowing for free use of hands. The Trapmaster also rolls up and is fastened for easy, compact storage or transport. There are also hang features that allow the device to hang in an opened position for easy access to tip-ups and related gear or rolled up for compact storage.

Abstract: A low profile tilt-ramp trap includes a tube providing entrance into the trap. Within the tube is a tilt ramp that has a flap on its exit end to prevent mice from moving beneath the tilt ramp. Once a mouse enters the tilt ramp, the ramp pivots to provide the mouse access to the interior of the trap. A counter weight causes the tilt ramp to move back to its initial position after the mouse has entered.

Abstract: An insecticide dispenser for use in eliminating insect larvae in a container of water includes a pouch defining a closed chamber. There is a predetermined amount of a water releasable granule carried insecticide within the chamber. The pouch has a filter portion with openings of a size to permit the passage of water into the chamber and to permit the passage of water-released insecticide out of the chamber into a surrounding container of water.

Abstract: An insect control apparatus includes a housing bounding an insect collection chamber. The housing has one or more apertures to allow an insect to enter the chamber. A sonic signal generating system generates and broadcasts a sonic signal which sweeps through a range of frequencies to lure an insect into the insect collection chamber. The sonic generating system is configured to pulse the sonic signal so that the sonic signal is cyclically turned ON and OFF.

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Abstract: A polymer having structural units derived from an ester (1) of an aliphatic carboxylic acid with an aliphatic alcohol, wherein either the acid or the alcohol is ethylenically unsaturated and the other of the acid or alcohol has a medium length chain group of 440 carbon atoms; said polymer having a molecular weight of less than 30,000.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a synthetic fuel made of coal dust, water and an organic chemical reactive with the coal dust to form a chemical bond with the coal dust upon compacting to provide a product very similar to coal. The inventive product surprisingly in some case provides higher BTU value than coal alone (up to 5 to 1000 BTU per ton more than counterpart coal), does not produce the waste ash at the users' facility of inorganic chemicals (and many organic chemicals such as tar) and can solve a moisture problem of coal dust and give even more increased green strength.

Abstract: A gardening ornament frame has a first half netting, a second half netting engaging with the first half netting, a first hollow leg disposed on a bottom of the first half netting, and a second hollow leg disposed on a bottom of the second half netting. The first half netting has a first periphery. The second half netting has a second periphery. The first hollow leg has a first bottom opening. The second hollow leg has a second bottom opening.

Abstract: A gel-coated seed is provided, which has sufficient strength for handling just after the production thereof and after the recovery following the storage under drying, and has a good property in terms of standing-up of seedling. The gel-coated seed includes: a seed of a plant; a coating gel-layer consisting of alginic acid-based aqueous gel, which coats the seed; and grains consisting of water-containing hydrophilic polymer distributed in the coating gel-layer, wherein the gel-coated seed is produced by employing a gel-forming liquid in which grains, each having a diameter equal to or larger than 0.3 mm, consisting of the water-containing hydrophilic polymer are dispersed.

Abstract: A process for the eradication of undesirable plants on a plot of ground upon which young desired species are planted is disclosed. The desired trees or seedlings are covered with a sleeve that is preferably retained in place, followed by a parade of workers entering the field spraying herbicide from a wand, preferably held at waist level, spraying in a waterfall pattern, wherein each of the workers are preferably spread apart forwardly and laterally a finite distance in a staggered formation.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method of producing plant seeds for cultivation of the next generation which can be grown to plants with excellent yielding properties and cultivation properties while using an existing variety as such. In a cultivation space where the concentration of CO2 is controlled, for example, a semi-closed space such as a greenhouse or similar structures where the concentration of CO2 is controlled to be 200 ppm higher than that of the standard atmosphere, or a farm field utilizing a free-air carbon dioxide enrichment facility, plants which belong to grain crops, industrial crops, cattle feed crops/pasture grasses, vegetables and flowers are grown and seeds (plant seeds for cultivation of the next generation) are collected from the plants.