Abstract: A method of bonding a magnetic disk drive head suspension to an actuator arm. The actuator arm has a boss hole therein and the suspension includes a base plate with an inside diameter or barrel therein. A thermoplastic cylindrical core is fabricated with a barrel therein. The suspension and actuator arm are clamped together to form a head stack assembly in which the base plate inside diameter is aligned with the boss hole in the actuator arm. The thermoplastic cylindrical core is passed through the base plate inside diameter and the boss hole in the actuator arm. A heating tool, such as an ultrasonic horn is passed through the barrel of the cylindrical core and heated causing the cylindrical core expand and bond to the base plate inside diameter and to the actuator arm boss hole.

Abstract: Transducer suspensions are attached to actuator arms by means of bonding a portion of a thermoplastic actuator arm to the magnetic recording head suspension assembly. The actuator arm has rail portions that provide a channel in which the load beam and base plate flange fit. The rail portions are ultrasonically welded using a clamping ultrasonic horn, which causes melted plastic to flow over the flange The clamping ultrasonic horn causes heat to be applied and focused at prongs to cause the rails to flow and expand onto the flange rigidly connecting the base plate and load beam to the actuator arm.

Abstract: A head interconnect circuit for connecting transducer elements of a data head to drive circuitry including an alignment finger on a lead tip for aligning leads relative to connectors or solder pads for electrically connecting heads to drive circuitry. A method for connecting a head interconnect circuit to a printed circuit supported on an head actuator including aligning an alignment finger on the lead tip with a printed surface of a drive circuit for soldering leads on the lead tip to solder pads or connectors on the drive circuit.

Abstract: A spin valve based magnetic read head that is suitable for use with ultra-high recording densities is described along with a process for manufacturing it. This produces a product that is free of conductor lead bridging and conductor lead fencing. A key sub-process is the deposition of a first capping layer through DC sputtering followed by, without breaking vacuum, a lead overlay layer This is followed by deposition, also by DC sputtering, of a second capping layer which is patterned so that it becomes a hard mask. Then, using this hard mask, the lead overlay layer is removed from the center of the structure by means of ion beam etching. Hard bias and conductor lead layers are then formed inside parallel trenches without the use of liftoff processes.

Abstract: A magnetic field produced by a magnet is measured and modeled as a sum of additive components, each having a different symmetry with respect to the three-dimensional field. The sum of all the additive components completely describes the measured magnetic field, without approximation due to truncation of terms. The degree of non-homogeneity in the measured field is determined by examining the additive components individually. A shim is designed to correspond to a magnitude change of an additive component in order to improve the homogeneity of the magnetic field, such as in an MRI application. The shim is placed in a predetermined location against a metal plate that is connected to or placed near a pole of the magnet, and a plastic plate is attached to the metal plate to hold the shim in place. Grooves are machined into corresponding symmetrical plate locations to complement the shim effect.

Abstract: A method for dismantling a magnetic field generator, which includes the steps of providing a plate yoke, and a permanent magnet provided on the plate yoke and having a plurality of neodymium magnets bonded together by an adhesive for the magnetic field generator; heating the magnetic field generator at a temperature of 200° C.˜1000° C.; and thereafter dismantling the magnetic field generator. The dismantling method further includes the step of providing a column yoke connected to the plate yoke for the magnetic field generator.

Abstract: A method for production of series of tactile contact units and tactile contact unit for use in manipulating unit of a small-sized electronic device, capable of manufacturing inexpensive tactile contact units by curtailing the process, and series of tactile contact units and tactile contact units manufactured by this method are disclosed. On the upper side of a flexible insulating pad in a form of a roll film, adhesive of a predetermined pattern is printed and adhered at predetermined intervals continuously. Through-holes are disposed at predetermined positions continuously excluding positions the adhesive is printed and adhered on the flexible insulating pad. Further, tactile contacts are fixed continuously in the through-holes.

Abstract: Mounting parts is performed by recognizing a particular part feeder where a part to be mounted is contained among a plurality of part feeders, moving a head unit to a position for picking up a part on the part feeder, moving an image sensor installed to be capable of moving to a position close to the particular part feeder, picking up a part from the particular part feeder with a suction nozzle installed at the head unit, moving the head unit to a position above the image sensor, detecting an image of the part held by the suction nozzle, moving the suction nozzle to a printed circuit board from the image sensor, and aligning the part with the printed circuit board while determining and compensating for an error generated when the part is picked up, and mounting the aligned part on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A flash circuit board in a lens-fitted photo film unit includes a board part, and a battery contact part connected to the board part by solder. A part exchanging apparatus for the circuit board includes an eliminating unit, which melts the solder, and removes the battery contact part from the board part while the solder is melted. An assembling unit mounts an unused battery contact part on the board part. The unused battery contact part has an unused form of the first battery contact part. A soldering unit connects the unused battery contact part to the board part by use of solder.

Abstract: A mounter head is provided for a surface mounting apparatus which is capable of easily controlling a pitch of a mounting device as well as preventing backlash when the device is mounted on a printed circuit board. The mounter head includes a rack block having a rack for moving up and down by means of a pinion rotated by a driving source; a nozzle shaft installed at one side of the moving unit; a nozzle secured to the lower end of the nozzle shaft for sucking a device to be mounted; and a driving source installed corresponding to each nozzle shaft for rotating each nozzle.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting electronic parts enhancing the versatility in the operation for mounting electronic parts and facilitating the operation and maintenance. The apparatus for mounting electronic parts includes four electronic parts-mounting units, means for conveying a mounting board, and a communications system for communication among the mounting units. Each mounting unit includes a communication portion for inputting/outputting data to and from the communications system, a selection filter for selectively obtaining sequence data related to the preset machine logic number from the input sequence data, and an operation control unit for controlling the operation for mounting electronic parts based on the obtained sequence data. The mounting unit works as a parent unit to receive a systematic control function of the whole apparatus, and the mounting units work as child units.

Abstract: An installation apparatus of installing a land grid array (LGA) multi-chip module assembly to a printed wiring board is provided. A module holding member is attached to the printed wiring board. The module assembly is inserted into the module holding member. The module assembly is retained to the module holding member, which facilitates mechanical actuation of the LGA compression hardware. The module assembly is electrically grounded to the printed wiring board while the module assembly is retained to the module holding member.

Abstract: A terminal removal jig, for removing a terminal within a connector housing, having an outer case with a guide groove, a positioning member which has a protruding portion to be engaged with a terminal insertion hole at a front end of the connector housing, an elastic body for urging the positioning member and an unlocking plate secured on the outer case and having an unlocking pin to be mated with a locking lance within the connector housing. The unlocking pin is located behind the protruding portion and is kept in contact with the outer wall of the positioning member. The protruding portion is engaged with the terminal insertion hole and the tip of the unlocking pin faces a terminal removal jig insertion hole opposite to the locking lance. A protruding strip is formed on the outer wall and a front guide hole is formed in the unlocking plate.

Abstract: Automobile assembly line comprising a plurality of transferring carriages 4 to place and support the automobiles during a transferring operation, a first transferring circuit including a first closed loop line 5 to carry each transferring carriage, the first transferring line being comprised of many stations where automobile parts are assembled to the automobile body at each station, a plurality of transferring suspension frames 6 under which the automobiles are suspended and supported during transferring operation, a second transferring circuit including a second closed loop line to carry each unit of suspension frames, the second transferring line being comprised of many stations where automobile parts are assembled to the automobile body at each station, and a transferring mechanism to transfer the automobile body from the transferring carriage 4 of the first transferring line to the suspension frames 6 of the second transferring line at one location where the first transferring line and the second transfe

Abstract: A vertically mountable semiconductor device including a plurality of stub contacts extending perpendicularly from a bottom edge thereof. A complementary alignment device includes a receptacle for receiving the vertically mountable semiconductor device. The alignment device is attachable to a carrier substrate. Upon attachment of the alignment device to a carrier substrate and insertion of a vertically mountable semiconductor device into the receptacle, a contact element applies a downward force to the vertically mountable semiconductor device to establish and maintain an electrical connection between the vertically mountable semiconductor device and the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A multilayer circuit board includes a base layer, a conductive layer and a soldermask. The soldermask layer has two sets of openings. One of the openings are vent openings, that expose the base layer to provide ventilation so that gases may escape during processing. The second openings expose selective regions of a conductor layer. The multi-layer circuit board provides for less occurrences of delamination.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating an interposer, wherein the fence include the use of stereolithographic and molding processes. When stereolithography is used to fabricate the fence, a machine vision system that includes at least one camera operably associated with a computer may be used to control a stereolithography apparatus and facilitates recognition of the position and orientation of interposer substrates on and around which material is to be applied in one or more layers to form the fence. As a result, the interposer substrates need not be precisely mechanically aligned.

Abstract: A joint connector includes a metal fittings assembly 110 and a housing 120 for fitting the assembly 110. The assembly 110 consists of two terminals 110A, 110B each having a band-shaped carrier 140 and a plurality of terminal units 130 connected to the carrier 140 through a joint portion 137. In the assembly 110, the terminals 110A, 110B are laid to overlap each other while the terminals 110A, 110B are shifted from each other in a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the carriers 140 and the carriers 140 are welded to each other. By bending the joint portions 137 of the upper terminal 110A by a plate thickness of the carrier 140 of the terminal 110B, it is possible to position the adjoining terminal units 130 of the terminals 110A, 110B in an identical plane.

Abstract: A method of removing a sensing rod from a hydraulic water pump includes an access plug, a sealing o-ring, and an end block modified to receive the access plug. The access plug preferably includes a front flange, a threaded body, and a rear tapered end. An o-ring groove is formed adjacent the front flange to retain the sealing o-ring. An internal thread is preferably formed in the modified end block to threadably receive the access plug. An opening is formed through the length of the access plug which is sized to receive the sensing rod. The access plug is unthreaded to allow the sensing rod to be removed. A nut removal tool inserted through the internal threads of the modified end block to unscrew a rod nut. Once the rod nut has been unscrewed, the sensing rod may be removed.

Abstract: The locus of the displacement of the centers of the balls of a ball bearing is made elliptical and the radial bearing rigidity of the ball bearing in one radial direction is made greater than the radial bearing rigidity in another radial direction orthogonal to the one radial direction, or at least one of the axial length of the portion on the outer diametral surface of the inner race of the ball bearing which is fitted to a shaft and the axial length of the portion on the outer diametral surface of the outer race of the ball bearing which is fitted to a housing is made ½ or less of the bearing width of the ball bearing, whereby the radial rigidity of a ball bearing device is made very small as compared with the radial rigidity in the prior art. As a result, the stability of a swing arm system can be enhanced and higher speed and higher accuracy of control become possible.

Abstract: A shaving device with one or more shaving blades. Sensors are attached to (or near) the blades which produce a shaving signal. A processor or intelligent analysis unit then receives the shaving signal and determines what shaving changes should be made. An audible indicator is coupled to the processor to inform the user of the shaving changes needed. The audible indicator is a speech playback unit, or it produces an audible sound or tone. In the alternative, a visual indicator can be used, such as a liquid crystal (LCD) or a light emitting diode (LED) display, which informs the user of the shaving changes needed.

Abstract: Shears (1) preferably constructed as hand-held garden or pruning shears or secateurs has two shear elements (8, 9) pivotable against one another about a pivot axis (5) and which have engaging portions (15, 16) for mutual cutting engagement and which in the opened state of the shears form a shear mouth widening from the pivot axis becoming smaller on closing the shears. According to the invention rubber-like holding means (20) are provided for retaining cutting material introduced into the shear opening during the cutting process and which only act up to the completion of the cutting process, i.e. until the cutting material is cut through, so that the cut cutting material is released by the shears without it being necessary to open the latter again for this purpose.

Abstract: A pair of hairdressing scissors comprises two cutting members pivotally connected together. Each cutting member comprises a handle at a first end thereof and a blade at a second end thereof. A through-hole is defined in at least one of the handles. A connecting block is securely mounted in the through-hole and comprises a dovetail groove in a first side thereof and a dovetail block in a second side thereof. The dovetail block of the connecting block of one pair of hairdressing scissors is releasably engaged with the dovetail groove of the connecting block of another pair of hairdressing scissors.

Abstract: A counterweight is provided to cancel axial vibration of a plunger of a saber saw. Swing rollers, rotatably supported at both ends of a roller shaft provided at a rear end of the plunger, interpose between a pair of opposing tracks formed in an axially elongated groove formed on the counterweight.

Abstract: A sharpener, in particular for a soft-core pencil, has a sharpener housing with a sharpener channel that opens out into a free space via a channel opening. The sharpener has a sharpener blade that is positioned tangentially against the channel opening. The invention provides a magnifying glass for optically enlarging a core formation in the region of the channel opening and/or in the free space.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and system for determining symmetry and Ackermann geometry status of the steering system of a vehicle. A system according to the disclosure determines symmetry of the steering system based on toe angle differences of the steerable wheels. Thus, no specification is required for determining symmetry of the steering system. A system according to the disclosure determines symmetry of the steering system based on normalized toe angles. Consequently, the steerable wheel does not have to be positioned at a specific angle. Additionally, the present disclosure determines symmetry in the steering system of a vehicle without requiring turning steering wheels through a large angular range. Hence, technician efforts in steering the wheel are reduced. The disclosure also provides an improved alignment procedure that implements determination of symmetry of the steering system into the alignment procedure.

Abstract: A bow sight provides horizontal, vertical and at least one rotational adjustment mechanism which provides continuous movement of the sight ring without having to release a locking mechanism and still not allow unintentional movement of the sight ring. The sight has a plurality of sight pins having illuminated tips located at spaced-apart locations along a vertical sight line which extends across the sight ring. First adjustment mechanisms allow the sight pins to be rotated in order to set the location of the tips along the sight line and second adjustment mechanisms allow the sight pins to be moved along their longitudinal axes to align them with the sight line after they have been rotated. The sight also includes particular horizontal and vertical micro adjustment mechanisms which allow very small movements of the sight ring in the horizontal and vertical directions without having to release a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A multiple range sight for an archery bow having at least a first and a second aiming indicia. The aiming indica include a proximal end of a light-gathering optical fiber, wherein light is emitted from the proximal end. Further a holder supports the aiming indicia and is attachable to the archery bow. The first aiming indicia is provided for sighting a target at a first range. The second aiming indicia is provided for sighting a target at a second range. An area of the first aiming indica directly visible to an archer when sighting the target is sized in inverse relation to the length of the range such that the aiming indicia does not obscure the target. An area of the second aiming indicia directly visible to an archer when sighting the target is sized in inverse relation to the length of the range, and is of a different size than the area of the first aiming indicia.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the geometry of a rail for a railroad track which includes mounting first and second cameras in back to back relationship to create a single camera axis passing through the camera lenses and to define a coordinate system with an origin centered between the cameras on the camera axis. First and second targets are placed on the rail to be measured and spaced an equal distance from the origin between first and second cameras respectively. The first and second cameras record the position of the first and second targets and provide position signals from which the mid-chord value of a chord extending between the first and second targets is computed.

Abstract: Tilt sensor and method for forming the sensor with a piezoresistive membrane having a weight affixed proximate its center for detecting the tilt of a body. The membrane may include four piezoresistors placed proximate the edges of the membrane at the points of maximum stress when the membrane is subject to a uniform applied pressure. The piezoresistors may form a Wheatstone bridge circuit to generate an output voltage in response to changes in resistance of the piezoresistors under the uniform applied pressure. The output voltage may be indicative of the angle of inclination of a body. The membrane may be fabricated from a silicon wafer using known photolithography and etching processes. The membrane may be connected with a voltage source and secured within an appropriate housing to be placed in an operational environment.

Abstract: An adjustable gage comprises a centerline hub and a swing gage. The hub includes a body with position jaws adjustably attached thereto, and a central post. The gage comprises a pair of parallel slide bars and front and rear blocks slidable along the slide bars. A movable, spring-biased probe is slidably connected to the front block via a rail and carriage bearing apparatus. The probe is operably connected to a probe-movement indicator. The rear block has a fixed probe. Both probes have end roller bearings. In use, the part to be measured is placed within the position jaws, previously adjusted to the approximate inner or outer diameter of the part. Then, the gage is placed over the post, with the roller bearings coming into contact with the part, and the gage is rotated. The probes track along the part, with any variances in part diameter showing up on the indicator.

Abstract: A conditioning device to change the moisture content of printing stock, in which the stock is brought into contact with at least one endless cloth that absorbs moisture. The endless cloth is heated by heated transport rolls. A reduction of the moisture content contributes to a reduction of distortions of the printing image in two-sided printing, especially in digital printing machines.

Abstract: A wafer conveyor system for use in a vacuum processing apparatus wherein the conveyor structure is provided with a transfer structure, and a robot apparatus is arranged on the transfer structure. The robot provides for rotation of the wafer in a horizontally from a position in a cassette to an opposite position of the cassette.

Abstract: The method serves for drying an active part containing at least one winding and solid insulations. The active part is arranged in a vacuum-tight housing and is heated there to a final temperature value (Tfin) by means of warmed oil and by means of a current (I) carried in the winding. The warmed oil is sprayed in the housing at reduced pressure (p) and with the current (I) switched on. At the same time, water is extracted from the active part. The sprayed oil is collected on the housing bottom, after discharging heat to the active part, and, after rewarming, is sprayed once again in the housing at reduced pressure and with the current switched on. The active part is thus dried particularly quickly and carefully.

Abstract: Wood is disposed in a container having at least one flexible wall, and vacuum is applied to the container. The flexible wall presses against a surface of the wood. The container and wood are them immersed in a heated bath (e.g. comprising water, air, or other fluids). The wood is heated by conduction through the flexible wall, and maintained at accurate temperature by the bath. The wood is thereby rapidly dried by heat and vacuum. The present invention is energy efficient, and provides rapid, uniform drying of the wood without checking.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adsorptive ethanol drying apparatus in which microwaves are applied during the regeneration of an absorbent conducted in a continuous adsorption process for drying ethanol, so that the absorbent regeneration can be rapidly achieved at a temperature lower than that used in a conventional heating type regeneration method and within a reduced processing time, thereby being capable of allowing an efficient use of energy while improving the productivity per adsorbent mass. A method for operating the adsorptive ethanol drying apparatus is also disclosed. At an adsorption step, a vaporized ethanol azeotropic mixture is forced to pass through adsorption towers to adsorb water contained in the vaporized ethanol azeotropic mixture to an adsorbent charged in each of the adsorption towers while condensing ethanol in a storage tank.

Abstract: An apparatus for coating a moving web, in particular a paper or cardboard web, on one or both sides with a liquid or pastous coating material includes a coating station for applying the coating material onto the web, as well as a non-contact turning apparatus following the coating station in the moving direction of the web. The web moves in only one plane from the point of exit from the coating station to the point of entry into the non-contact turning apparatus, without changing direction.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a sole provided with at least one part (1; 5, 6) for supporting at least partially the forefoot, said part being divided into at least two elements (3,4; 3A, 3B, 4B; 15A, 16) distinct and separated with each other, so as to increase the flexibility of the sole in correspondence with said forefoot, said two distinct elements (3, 4; 3A, 3B, 4B; 15A, 16) being connected to an upper face (7) of the shoe.

Abstract: An improved hydraulic cylinder construction having a feature thereon facilitating operative connection with a service kit to enable a quick and injury free removal thereof from a location whereat the hydraulic cylinder is spring biased in a shock absorber installation, particularly for use in a scraper blade mounting assembly.

Abstract: A device for waving a banner which utilizes an electric motor mounted in a housing and having a simple attachment spring mechanism secured to an output shaft so that a flag staff or banner staff can be easily attached or detached therefrom. Accordingly when the flag is attached in this manner and the motor is energized the flag is rotated and appears to wave so that all may observe. A user accessible switch is provided so that the device can be easily activated and deactivated by the user.

Abstract: An electronic sign display having an internal infrared communication system, includes a plurality of display panels each of which includes an infrared receiver and an infrared transmitter for passage of data information. The display panels slidingly align along a front panel. Each display panel is linked to an adjacent display panel by an infrared data link, and information received therefrom is displayed upon the appropriate display panel.

Abstract: An information display system in retail stores is used to display, hold and protect product information display cards, and comprises a shelf contacting panel, a front presentation face, a pair of stiffening ribs, two side panels and at least one display pocket, all formed as an integral structure to which at least one display pocket is hingedly attached. The display pocket is openable so that an information display card may be inserted. Prospective customers may read the information contained on the front and back of the information display cards by simply turning the display pocket on its hinge. Retail store personnel may also easily replace or rearrange the information display cards within the information display system. When the information display system comprises at least two display pockets, they are arranged in such a manner that one display pocket overlies a substantial portion of another display pocket. Thus, more information can be displayed in a small area.

Abstract: A lottery card reader is disclosed. The lottery card reader comprises (A) a clip that can be releaseably attached to any position along an edge of a lottery card and (B) a transparent flap attached to the clip that extends over at least one game on a lottery card when the clip is attached to a lottery card. Also disclosed is a method of checking a lottery card for winning numbers using the lottery card reader. Further disclosed is an assembly of the lottery card reader and a lottery card, a writing instrument, and/or an envelope into which lottery cards can be placed.

Abstract: A picture frame with a frame (1, 2) has clamps (6, 7, 8, 9) for securing parts (3, 4, 5) inserted into the frame, such as a pane of glass, a picture, a rear wall, etc. The clamps (6, 7, 8, 9) have a bridge (14) and a spring clip (15). On the inside (12) of the frame (1, 2) a projection (17) is inserted into a recess (13). On the end of the bridge (14) there is another projection (16) which is inserted into a recess (11) on the back (10) of the frame (1, 2). On the end of the spring clip (15) there is a third projection (18) which is inserted into a recess (23) on the back (21) of the rear wall (5). This enables very adaptable and reliable mounting of the parts (3, 4, 5) in the frame (1).

Abstract: A 0.22 caliber long rifle removable conversion system kit for open top frame, black powder, ball and cap colt reproduction and replica revolver—recreation and gallery shooting comprises a barrel nut and a barrel sleeve nut being threaded to mate with a threaded portion of the outside diameter of the barrel sleeve and sized to fit snugly into the inside diameter of the outlet of the pistol barrel. Also included is a firing pin ring assembly comprised of a loading gate subassembly, firing pin subassembly and firing pin ring. Also included is a cartridge cylinder being cylindrical in shape with cartridge apertures configured to mate with and engage the existing rotation hand and locking lug of the pistol frame. Lastly included is a barrel wedge assembly comprising an expanding wedge subassembly and an unloading rod assembly comprising an unloading rod and an unloading rod housing.

Abstract: The present invention is a modified bolt assembly and firing mechanism for creating a replica MG 34 Mauser rifle. The present invention provides for an MG 34 replica which fires from a closed bolt firing weapon, and is capable of only semi-automatic operation. The modified bolt assembly and firing mechanism of the present invention include design elements that deter conversion of the semi-automatic MG 34 Mauser rifle replica into a fully automatic weapon.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for locking firearms to prevent their discharge. The device is inserted into the barrel of a firearm and a locking element is inserted into the device to expand the diameter of at least a portion of the device. This causes a portion of the devices to be press or friction fit against the barrel of the firearm, thus locking the device and preventing discharge of the firearm. The device may also include a locking insert to which the locking element may be threadedly engaged in order to further ensure that the device is locked.

Abstract: A magazine grip attachment for ammunition magazines to aid in extraction of a magazine from ammunition pouches comprising a sleeve of resilient material molded in the general shape of a magazine yet with a smaller inner circumference than the circumference of a magazine so as to require the band to stretch over the magazine. The top of the band has an even slightly smaller inner circumference than the lower part of the band. Extending from the top of the band is a handle designed to allow a finger to wrap around the handle and extract the magazine. Also provided are recessed areas and four diagonal force distribution beams to constrict the invention and allow it to grip a magazine more snugly when the handle is pulled. The invention is also used in combination with a magazine pouch to deaden noise by biasing the magazines against the pouch and each other.

Abstract: A decoy assembly and a method for making same includes a lightweight planar member contoured in the form of the silhouette of a large game animal. The planar member has two opposing faces. A visually and graphically accurate rendition of a large game animal is applied to each face of the planar member. The planar member is foldable so as to reduce the bulk of the decoy assembly. It also includes an aperture for suspending one or more of the assemblies from a hunter's belt. When unfolded, the decoy assembly is held open by use of a generally U-shaped clip that is attached to the planar member at the point of the fold. Toward the top of the planar member, a second aperture is provided for suspending the decoy from a tree branch or the like. Toward the rearward portion of the decoy, a pair of scent holes is provided. One scent hole is functionally adapted to receive a scent canister within it. The other scent hold is functionally adapted to receive a felt scent wick within it.

Abstract: An inflatable decoy system for combining the ability of attracting fowl with the ease of use and storage. The inflatable decoy system includes an inflatable base member. The inflatable base member has a plurality of openings, which are coupled to a plurality of inflatable decoys. The plurality of inflatable decoys, each includes an opening couplable to an associated one of the plurality of openings of the base member. The associated openings in the base member and the associated openings in the decoys are coupled such that an interior of each the inflatable decoys is in environmental communication with an interior of the base member. Thus, each of the inflatable decoys is inflated when the base member is inflated. An inflation port in the base member facilitates the inflation of the base member and the plurality of decoys.