Abstract: A combined gun rest and armrest is described which includes an armrest which is attachable to a tripod. The armrest has a pair of elongated slots into which U-shaped gun rests are inserted and are laterally adjusted to support a gun. One of the gun rests is constructed to accommodate the forearm of the gun; and the other, the stock of the gun. The lateral adjustment of the gun rests enables the positioning thereof so as to have the center of gravity of the gun aligned with the tripod connection. Upon placing the gun in the gun rests, the opening between the gun and the armrest enables the marksmen to assume the normal shooting position and provides unencumbered access to the trigger and the area surrounding the trigger. The device is constructed to be compatible with the normal physical range. However, in the cases outside the range, the gun rests may be raised or lowered accordingly. Once adjusted for a particular person and for a particular gun, the settings are readily maintained for future use.

Abstract: A weapon aiming device is disclosed which comprises a circular transparent and colored disk having a hole and a sleeve having a first and second end. The circular disk is configured to be mounted at a first end of the sleeve, and the second end of the sleeve is configured to fit over an eyepiece of a telescopic optical sight.

Abstract: An attachment system is provided for attaching an auxiliary apparatus to a weapon having a frame, and in particular to a weapon frame in the area forward of the trigger guard. An attachment mechanism on the auxiliary apparatus is adapted to be engageable with a rail on the weapon to selectively attach the auxiliary apparatus. The weapon may include a transverse slot which can be engaged by a portion of the auxiliary apparatus to prevent the auxiliary apparatus from sliding relative to the weapon due to recoil forces associated with firing the weapon.

Abstract: A decoy apparatus provides simulated walking movement of an animal along a path defined by a track. A carrier on the track supports the decoy and a motive device moves the carrier back and forth. A reversing mechanism in the form of a pulley on the carrier causes the decoy to face in the proper direction. The motive device includes first and second lines extending along the track. A spring driven spool tensions and provides the differential pulling force for the first line; the second line being similarly manually operated. A decoy attachment post includes a coil spring for creating a bobbing action. The track is an I-beam that hinges in the middle for transport. In an alternative embodiment, an electronic remote control circuit is provided. A related method of operating a decoy for walking movement in response to a motive force and reversing action is included.

Abstract: The present invention addresses an improved method of animating a waterfowl decoy or bird sculpture. An offset support assembly supports wing and paddle appendages that attach to a rotating or oscillating output shaft extending from the body of a waterfowl decoy or bird sculpture. The rotation or oscillation of the offset wing appendages produces a visual quality replicating the flapping of wings. The paddle appendages propel a floating decoy on the surface of the water and impart a side-to-side movement. The invention can be used to impart a more realistic motion and appearance to either floating or pole-mounted decoys, or can be used with decorative sculptures or models.

Abstract: A wind activated decoy has a silhouette body with a wing support therethrough. Opposite first and second wings are secured to respective wing spars, with one spar being removably installable through the support. The second wing attaches removably to the first spar after installation through the support. Each wing comprises a thin, rigid sheet with a sinusoidal cross section to catch the wind and cause the panels to rotate. The chords of the two panels have an angular displacement of forty five degrees, to avoid any singularity and provide continuously unequal aerodynamic forces upon the panels to produce continuous rotation in a breeze. The panels are marked differently on opposite surfaces and when rotated, simulate the flashing of a bird's wings when the bird is alighting. A support column extends from the body and is removably installable in a tubular support, allowing the decoy to pivot freely into the wind.

Abstract: A gaff device used to land sport and commercial fish. The staff portion of the device comprises two separable sections which are releaseably joined by a manual latch device. The sections remain physically connected by a energy dissipating, shock absorbing, extendable/retractable element. A hook element is attached to the distal end of the device. The shock absorbing element dissipates energy from an impaled fish thereby reducing the chance of the hook pulling free and freeing the fish or the device being jerked from the user's hands. As the force generated by the movement of the fish is reduced, the handle section returns to its initial configuration. In addition, when unlatched and extended, the device provides a superior lever for landing a large fish compared with gaffs designed according to prior art. A second, major embodiment describes a gaff with a single staff that retains the shock absorbing capabilities and eliminates the manual releases.

Abstract: The present invention discloses containers for storing fishing lures, baited or unbaited hooks, terminal tackle, fishing accessories, bait, fishing lines and other fishing devices (“target objects”). The containers are designed for quick and efficient insertion of the target objects into the containers. Fasteners attached to such containers, in addition to closing the opening of the containers, allow for quick attachment and detachment of the containers to and from a fishing rod, thereby capturing and retaining line and thus minimizing entanglement. These fastening devices may also be used to attach the containers to other non-rod objects such as boats or clothing for immediate access to or storage of target objects. All versions of containers may be formed of at least partially clear plastic or other materials for ready identification of the contained materials.

Abstract: A retractable hooking mechanism for fishing lures and the like for use in catching fish and the like during fishing activities is provided. The retractable hooking mechanism comprises a first plate having a first surface and a second surface and a second plate having a first surface and a second surface with the second plate being spaced from the first plate creating a receiving area therebetween. A first hook is pivotally secured within the receiving area between the first plate and the second plate. The first hook is moveable from a retracted position between the first plate and the second plate to an extended position wherein at least a portion of the hook extends from between the first plate and the second plate. A friction mechanism contacts the first hook for releasably maintaining the first hook in the retracted position wherein upon the occurrence of a predetermined event, the first hook moves to the extended position.

Abstract: A fishing lure (10) includes a housing (14) in which a pair of fishing hooks (12) are enclosed. One end of each hook is secured to a spring (50) loaded plunger (40) held in a hook retracted position by a trigger (70). The trigger is activated when a fish bites on the lure. When the trigger is activated, the plunger is released and the spring drives it forward. The plunger drives the hook end (18) of the hooks into the sides of the fish's mouth to set the hooks. Because the hooks are rapidly set, the fish has no time to react and spit out the lure. Also, the hooks are driven into the fish's mouth with sufficient force they cannot now be dislodged by movements of the fish.

Abstract: A buoyant fishing lure having a relatively long narrow body with a rotating tail fin. The lure assumes a vertical position when it is stationary in the water. When drawn through the water the lure sounds and looks sufficiently like a live bait that a game fish will strike without hesitation.

Abstract: A device automatically deploys a weight on a fishing pole's fishing line and includes a tubular casing inside of which a weight with a height lower than the casing supported by an end cap closure is positioned. On the other end of the casing, a tubular piece, which emerges outside, is attached. This piece also has (attached inside it) a longer-length tubular piece which has a flared interior diameter. The free interior end sits on a spring mounted outside on a tubular piece which is deployed inside the last piece cited. The piece on which the spring is mounted has a support flaring for that spring and is attached at its free end in a central weight notch with an axial boring through which the line-which goes through all the aforementioned pieces-passes. The tubular piece on which the spring is mounted has faced lateral end borings on which several balls are positioned in the interior tubular piece with the balls remaining in the flaring area of this piece.

Abstract: A tackle management system and organizer that fits within inboard storage locations of a boat. The system includes two tracks and a plurality clips that define compartments for tackle or utility boxes. The clips and tracks are adapted to securely store a variety of sized tackle boxes. The system may be used in original equipment installations or as a retrofit installation.

Abstract: A plastic upper jaw is pivotably mounted by a steel pin to a plastic base. A spring urges the jaw to close upon the base. A trigger is pivotably mounted to the base. A catch restrains the upper jaw in a set position until the trigger is actuated. The base has two upwardly extending side walls. Each side wall has a cable opening adjacent the floor of the base. A cable tie is looped around a pipe or support member and extends through the opposed openings in the opposite side walls. The ends of the tie are connected to secure the rodent trap to the support member. Because the upper jaw provides a wide gripping area, allowing the trap to be safely set, the trap is readily moved into the set position while it is secured to the support member, even if in an overhead position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition and procedure for manipulating the behaviour of the webbing clothes moth, Tineola bisselliella (Hummel) (Lepidoptera: Tineidae). In particular, this invention relates to the use of specific semiochemical and sonic signals for manipulating the behaviour of the webbing clothes moths. A composition of chemicals for manipulating the behaviour of clothes moths, said composition comprising two or more chemicals in all possible combinations and ratios selected from the group consisting of: 1) (E,Z)-2,13:octadecadienal; 2) (E,Z)-2,13:octadecadienol; 3) hexadecanoic acid methyl ester; 4) (Z)-9-hexadecenoic acid methyl ester; 5) nonanal; 6) geranylacetone; 7) octanal; 8) decanal; 9) nonenal; 10) octenal; 11) decenal.

Abstract: A flying insect trap includes an insect attracting light located in a generally translucent cover, an axial flow fan to draw the insects into the cover and to force the flying insects onto a sticky, disposable slid-in tray as the air flow impinges thereon prior to exiting laterally through exhaust ports.

Abstract: An insect capturing device including a head having bristles which are arranged in concentric rings. A handle has a trigger which allows a user to move the bristles between a diverged position and a converged position in which an insect is entrapped without being injured. The device may then be carried outdoors and the bristles again moved to the diverged position so that the insect is released harmlessly.

Abstract: A plant grafting system comprises a cutter assembly. The cutter assembly has a pair of V-shaped upper razors and a pair of V-shaped lower razors. A holder/insertion assembly is provided. The holder/insertion assembly is laterally spaced from the cutter assembly. The holder/insertion assembly has blocks and clamps for retaining the lower portion of an upper plant and the upper portion of a lower plant with respect to the razors. Next provided is a first drive to move the cutter assembly and razors for cutting a V-shaped recess in the upper portion of the lower plant and a V-shaped projection in the lower portion of the upper plant. Further provided is a second drive. The second drive causes relative movement between the V-shaped projection and the V-shaped recess to cause frictional contact there between.

Abstract: The present invention aims to alleviate at least one of the abovementioned disadvantages and to provide a hydroponic apparatus which will be reliable and efficient in use. Other objects and advantages of this invention will hereinafter become apparent.

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: A floral sleeve sized to fit about a flower pot or floral grouping. The sleeve has a base with side gussets and optionally bottom gussets for allowing expansion from a flattened position to an opened position. The sleeve may comprise a detachable upper portion, and a skirt portion. The sleeve is preferably secured about a pot or floral grouping via a banding element.

Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system including a floral sleeve having a decorative pattern thereon. The sleeve may have a lower portion sized to cover a pot and an upper portion which dan surround a plant disposed in the pot and which can be detached after the protective function of the upper portion is complete or which can be used to support the sleeve from a support device prior to use. The decorative pattern preferably has an arcuate upper boundary in the flattened condition which when opened, gives the sleeve the appearance of having an upper edge which is parallel to the upper rim of the pot disposed within the sleeve.

Abstract: An operator for moving a closure, such as a window or a door rotatably mounted to a frame, between open and closed positions. The operator including first and second rotatable shafts, a fixed shaft, and a handle. The first and second rotatable shafts and the handle being rotatably mounted to the closure while the fixed shaft is non-rotatably mounted to the frame. The fixed shaft including a gear, the first shaft including a gear at each end thereof, and the second shaft including a gear at one end thereof and the handle at the other end thereof. One of the gears of the first shaft engaging the gear of the fixed shaft and the other one of the gears of the first shaft engaging the gear of the second shaft. To operate the closure operator, a user rotates the handle which rotates the second shaft causing the first shaft to rotate. The geared engagement of the first shaft to the fixed shaft causes the closure to rotate with respect to the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle door comprising an outer panel lined with an inner door panel having at least one opening therethrough, a rigid base door trim panel covered with a decorative covering, the rigid base door trim panel being fixed to the inner door panel and being disposed in front of the opening thereof, the rigid base door trim panel locally integrating a cup-shaped housing opened towards the decorative covering and covered thereby, and a window lift mechanism partially received within the cup-shaped housing and connected to the vehicle door, the window lift mechanism comprising a rotative drum for lifting or lowering the window. The rotative drum is rotatively fitted within the cup-shaped housing.

Abstract: An arrangement for a grandstand having a series of sections, each section having a pair of sloping joists each provided with a number of vertical seating beam pillars and a number of walkways between the joists. Fastening and securing devices are provided at an upper part of each seating beam pillar. The fastening devices are provided with first locking devices capable of receiving second locking devices provided at the ends of seating beams intended to be mounted between two opposite seating beam pillars on the joists. One of the locking means has a resilient element. The first locking device is provided with a female member and the second locking device is provided with a male member. The resilient element allows connection of the male and female members with one another to lock the members in their connected positions. The resilient element has at least one tongue provided in connection with one of the members.

Abstract: A fitting for walls or panels includes a female coupling element which can be mounted on the panel or wall an a support element which can be fixed releasably in the female coupling element. A coupling and a complementary coupling are provided for restraining the support element in the female coupling element and include a pin and a catch seat, respectively, and a resilient member are also provided for urging the pin into the catch seat so as to prevent accidental disengagement of the coupling and the complementary coupling.

Abstract: An emergency stairwell for a building having multiple floors comprising: at least one landing associated with each the floor, each landing increasing in width in at least one horizontal direction from an uppermost landing of an upper floor to a lowermost landing of a lower floor; and at least one set of stairs extending between adjacent pairs of landings.

Abstract: A glazed roof comprises glazing bars supporting glazing panels secured to a supporting structure by means of screws through fixing blocks mounted at the glazing bar ends, the fixing blocks having provision for receiving and directing the fixing screws.

Abstract: A fitting adapted for a window with a frame and a wing connected to the frame by at least one hinge. The fitting includes a carrier piece that cooperates with an edge of the wing and an edge of the fixed frame, and a plurality of laths engaging the carrier piece in a shiftable fashion along the edge of the wing. The carrier piece defines at each end portion thereof a toothed profile configured and dimensioned to mutually engage a toothed profile defined at each end portion of the laths.

Abstract: An external utilities manager is designed for post and beam furniture systems of the type having overhead beams supported on vertical posts. The posts include outwardly protruding flanges which extend along the length of the posts. The external utilities manager includes a vertical raceway having a hollow interior configured to route utilities therealong, and an enclosed exterior disposed between the flanges of an associated post, and extending therealong to an open upper end. A horizontal raceway is positioned adjacent to and extends along the side face of an associated beam, and includes an interior configured to route utilities therealong. One end of the horizontal raceway is positioned adjacent to and communicates with the upper end of the vertical raceway to route utilities throughout the furniture system.

Abstract: A fire-resistant wall (2) has a window consisting of a fire window (1). The fire window (1) is a monolithic or laminate with the properties of a safety glass. At its end faces (4), it is immediately contiguous with an adjacent construction wall part, with the formation of a narrow joint. It is supported by supporting arms (15), via fasteners (7) which are introduced into holes (6) in the pane (1). The fasteners (7) are provided with articulations (11, 12) which follow the bowing of the pane (1) in the event of a fire.

Abstract: A passive fire protection system for the protection of vertical walls against flames and heat in a severe total environment type fire, the system including a multi-layered, flexible material containing at least one layer of intumescent material. This multi-layered material is configured such that it provides a containment system for the carbonaceous foam resulting from the expansion of the intumescent. The system further includes an installation process whereby the attachment of this multi-layered material to vertical surfaces is protected from the extreme heat of a fire.

Abstract: A multi-unit residential building design has a system of contiguous dwelling units arranged to occupy a single story at a high density. Each unit, whatever the number of bedrooms, is formed from an arrangement of overlapping rectangles, wherein most units assume a T-shape. These T-shaped units are positioned in either outer columns of the building or are embedded in inner columns; however, the layout of each unit is substantially the same. The building is constructed as an interlocking set of units which minimizes exterior wall space and maximizes density. The interlocking character of the design also allows all the rooms of each unit to have suitable window frontage, and provides for up-scale features such as courtyards for the embedded units.

Abstract: An embeddable air duct block includes a tubular member extending between a pair of rectangular plate members spaced from each other. The tubular member has a pair of open ends and an interior passageway. One plate member has an inner surface coupled to one open end and a plurality of holes in fluid communication with the interior passageway. The other plate member is coupled to the tubular member and has a duct opening aligned with the interior passageway. Two cement cavities are preferably formed on opposite sides of the tubular member. An air duct is formed in a concrete block wall by installing and securing the air duct block in the concrete block wall. The blocks are coupled together by cementing slurry poured into the cavities. Optionally, reinforcing bars can also be utilized within the cement cavities and at least one cavity of the concrete block wall.

Abstract: The joint thereshown has two stainless steel side plates (21, 22) which are rolled from a single strip and are bent double at the bottom of the lower limb (23) of the Y. The plates have rolled in ridges (24) at the top of this limb (23) and diverge above the ridges (24) as upper Y limbs (26). Between the limbs (26) a core is captivated at a relatively hard, necked lower core-portion or rib (31) by the ridges (24). Above these, a relatively softer upper core-portion or strip (32) fills the space between the upper limbs (26), tapering out with them. The core is a co-extrusion of the two portions (31, 32) joined by a neck (33). It is held in place by the ridges (24) being rolled around lower portion (31). This joint is fitted between tiles at a gap of the width of the ridges (24), by driving it between the tiles to compress the divergent upper Y limbs (26).

Abstract: The invention relates to a block forming a dead form work element for the construction of a mechanically resistant concrete wall. The block essentially comprises two parts (1a, 1b) which can be assembled, each part consisting of a main surface (10a, 10b) which is integral with and acts as the starting point on one side for bracing elements in the form of a shaft (11a, 12a, 13a, 14a, 14b), whereby said parts when assembled rest against each other and interlock via the ends of the bracing elements. The invention can be used to improve the construction of swimming pools.

Abstract: A door assembly structure with glass according to this invention is formed from one door leaf, which is rectangular shape with an opening for glass installed therein; two identical glass injected-frames, which is provided with inside frame and outside frame which is at a position bevel to inside frame, and which outside frame has a flat surface inside on which has a recess, and at inside frame an inner rib with flat surface is formed along its inner edge and a middle rib with flat surface is also formed at a distance parallel to inner rib so that a recess formed in between inner rib and middle rib and a space formed beside middle rib, wherein at a certain distance to middle rib several tenons and several slot mortises in interval with symmetrical position is formed so that by tenon and slot mortise joint one of two identical glass injected-frames may be jointed to the other which is turned in half circle; and at least one piece of glass, which size is smaller than opening of said door leaf and which appearanc

Abstract: A fabric wall panel system includes wall panels mounted on a wall by means of a releasable hanger. Each fabric wall panel comprises a frame and a flat filler insert covered by a fabric. Each frame member has a flat spine, an outside web, an inside web, and a front web. Together the outside web, the inside web, and the front web form a hollow channel along the edge of the frame member with internal protrusions to engage the hanger and hold the fabric wall panel in place on the wall. The hanger comprises a resilient material with a flat base affixed to the wall with two forked tongues extend perpendicularly therefrom. The forked tongues engage the protrusions within the hollow channel to hold the frame member securely to the hanger and thus to the wall. The hanger with its resilient forked tongues assures proper spacing between the adjacent fabric wall panels mounted on the hanger.

Abstract: A clean room which uses a perforated floor upon which equipment can be directly placed is presented. The perforated floor includes a regular array of openings through which air can pass to an underlying facility room. The openings are covered by a grate through which the air can pass. In combination the perforated floor and the grates are able to support equipment in any location thereon.

Abstract: A sandwich panel for high strength wall and covering assemblies, comprising at least a plate element and at least a fretted element, glued to the plate element, the fretted element comprising a sheet metal plate having a size substantially like that of the plate element and a cross-section having a profile including a plurality of adjoining integral trapezium shape elements each defining a top and a bottom flat portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing re-closable bag packages has a device for delivering and securing a portion of a closure strip on a film web. To make greater output as well as continuous operation of the apparatus possible, it is proposed that the device be equipped with a horizontally movable securing device, which tacks the portions to a moving film web.

Abstract: A packing machine for the packing of products in mesh bags with handle include; a tubular mesh feeder, a first set of rollers in quincunxes, a frame with a second set of rollers resting, respectively, on the first set of rollers, feeders of two bands, plates with springs disposed between both bands, parts shaping folds on the free parts of the mesh, rollers that pull the tubular mesh with its two bands welded, and means that close the bottom and cut the top of each bag, feeder rollers of a band and means for transversely cutting the band to obtain a strip, turning means that fold the strip in a “U”, and means for inserting the strip in the upper part of the bag and means for welding this set.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and machine for banding groups of bank notes in which a web is projected towards a banding station by a pair of motor-driven rollers, until the end of the web reaches a gripper unit which is mobile, driven by a support and drive device, which draws the web along a closed path defined by a plurality of guide pins until it reaches a final position which coincides with the starting position; upon completion of the feed stage the guide pins move to a position in which they are no longer in contact with the web, which is recovered by the rollers so that the web forms a loop around the group; a cutting device and a sealing device complete the banding stage by cutting and securing a band around the group.

Abstract: Introduction of a reinforcement strip into the folded edge area in the method for producing a bag with introduced goods to be packaged and with a suspension with suspension hole, wherein the goods to be packaged are introduced into a foil semi-hose which is supplied transverse to the transport direction, is deflected by a deflection device, and is further transported in the transport direction together with the goods to be packaged on a transport path and is then separated from the foil hose by a transverse welding unit and simultaneously welded.

Abstract: Conveyor assembly for packagings, comprising a substantially horizontally conveying conveyor. Situated near the delivery end of the conveyor is a bearing plate, which when the pack moves onto it moves further substantially at the same speed as the conveyor into an accommodation in which the pack has to be placed. When the pack is entirely clear of the conveyor, the bearing plate is moved back so fast that the pack, through its inertia and through its speed of displacement, does not move back and comes to a standstill, so that it is subsequently received in the accommodation.

Abstract: A method and system for ultrasonic sealing of food product packaging is provided. The ultrasonic sealing system preferably includes a food product packaging-positioning system that delivers food product packaging and food product into direct on-item-packaging forming box. The direct on-item-packaging forming box then receives the food product packaging and forms it directly around the supplied food product forming a partially packaged food product. The partially packaged food product is then ultrasonically edge sealed around the food product by an ultrasonic food product packaging fin-sealing unit forming a partially sealed food product packaging. The partially sealed food product packaging then enters a food product packaging end-sealing unit which ultrasonically seals and crimps the ends of the food product packaging resulting in a fully packaged and ultrasonically sealed food product.

Abstract: A number of spaced apart first and second cavities are continuously formed in first and second thin sheets of material, respectively. Each of the first and second cavities has an edge at an opening thereof. The formed first and second cavities travel in paths that are downwardly inclined from the horizontal and approach each other. A number of first bodies are fed into the first cavities, respectively, where each of the first bodies has a liquid tight interior cavity that contains a volume of a first liquid. This liquid is one that when mixed with a second liquid starts a chemiluminescent reaction. The edge of each of the first cavities is sealed progressively with the respective edge of a second cavity, while injecting the second liquid into one or both of the first and second cavities that are being sealed. This forms a liquid tight second body that contains the first body and a second volume of the second liquid.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the end closure of packaging tubes is provided. In one embodiment, the tube which is to be sealed presents an intermediate wall having a surplus length across the tube cross-section, and the intermediate wall is fixed at the filling end of the tube to the tube wall and along two joining locations extending along the length of the tube. A hot air nozzle with two sub-members forming a gap therebetween is inserted into the opening in the filling end, and parts of the intermediate wall and the inside of the tube intended for sealing are heat activated in a non-contacting manner. Apparatus for producing a clamping action is pressed against the heat activated tube end and the intermediate wall. This apparatus includes a pair of clamping jaws arranged for translatory motion perpendicular to the tube axis and initially in a direction at an angle to a line through the joining locations.

Abstract: The inventive saddle pads are for placement between a saddle and a horse's back, or between a saddle and the rider, for therapeutic and cushioning protection for the horse and for the rider. The saddle pads incorporate a perforated honeycomb cellular structure which contours to the horse's back and/or the saddle to provide uniform load distribution. The honeycomb cells of the pad are aligned perpendicular to the horse's back and flex with movement to reduce shear forces against the horse's skin. The ability of the honeycomb to contour and flex with the movement helps keep the pad securely in place, eliminating rubbing and chafing.

Abstract: Lightweight, insect-barrier garments of reflective/illuminative, moisture-wicking or otherwise breathable covering for protection of a working animal. An ensemble of from one to three garment sections is provided to cover portions of the animal's body that are susceptible to harassment by biting or stinging insects. Illuminative character is present in the invention in modes and at locations that attain the highest profile of visibility, in respect of ambient visibility and the task to which the animal is placed, e.g. daylight/dusk and under saddle, hunting, etc. A bonnet section of the ensemble, integrable with the neck section, is fashioned to stand away from the animal's eyes, thereby protecting its sight by providing a protective insect-resistive guard or debris barrier.