Abstract: A boot includes a heel with a rear side having embedded therein one component of a two-component coupling member. A detachable spur has a distal end with a barb element thereat and a proximal end with a second component of the two-component coupling member. The second component is detachably connected to the one component, with the distal end projecting outward from the heel to position the barb element for use while riding.

Abstract: An orthotic insert having an angled lateral surface that engages the insole so as to pivot the insert in a lateral direction and invert the rearfoot at heel strike, and a medial bottom surface that freely interfits within the heel counter and insole of the shoe so as to avoid limiting pivoting motion in the medial direction as the weight on the foot shifts forwardly and medially. Pivoting motion in the medial direction is arrested by engagement between a distal medial portion of the rigid plate member and the insole along the transverse plane of the shoe. The distal medial portion of the plate member is located generally proximal and beneath the first metatarsal head of the foot. The upwardly angled medial surface of the post permits the post to fit optimally within the heel area of the shoe and also avoids interference between the heel counter/insole and the post that would impair proper operation of the insert.

Abstract: An extendable plow includes a first plow section having a first plowing surface and adapted to be supported by a vehicle wherein the plowing surface defines a first width, and a second plow section having a second plowing surface and slidably connected to the first plow section. The second plow section and the third plow section are slidable between a retracted position wherein the second plowing and the third plowing surface are substantially laterally aligned with the first plowing surface and an extended position wherein the second plowing surface and the third plowing surface extend laterally beyond the first plowing surface. The first plowing surface, second plowing surface and third plowing surface cooperate to form an uninterrupted total plowing surface defining a second width that is substantially double the first width when the second plowing surface and the third plowing surface are in the extended position.

Abstract: A construction apparatus (12) and method of controlling a construction apparatus from a laser source (38) made up of a substantially non-rotating beam (56). The construction apparatus includes a body (14), a construction tool (16) adapted to move material, a support moveably supporting the construction tool from the body and a control for guiding movement of the construction tool. A control is provided including a camera (28) that is adapted to capture an illuminated image that is derived from the laser source. The control determines direction information of the illuminated image with respect to the apparatus at least in part from an output of the camera. The control is further adapted to determine separation information of the spot with respect to the body and a physical relationship between the construction tool and the illuminated image.

Abstract: Hybrid powered construction equipment is provided which is capable of making effective use of the output energy of an engine; increasing operating speed while keeping noise level low, and assuring operation power more than the performance of the engine. To this end, the hybrid powered construction equipment has a hydraulic pump powered by the engine; hydraulic actuators activated by discharge oil from the hydraulic pump; a motor-generator working in conjunction with the engine; and a battery for storing electric power generated by the electric motor-generator, the construction equipment further comprising a power-up switch disposed in an operating lever or operation panel and a controller which inputs a signal released from the power-up switch, wherein the controller constantly controls the revolution speed of the engine in response to a signal from the power-up switch and controls the output torque of the electric motor-generator such that torque for assisting powering of the hydraulic pump is output.

Abstract: An electronic control for damping oscillation of a swinging backhoe assembly includes a crossover valve that connects the hydraulic lines that supply hydraulic fluid to the boom swing cylinders to each other whenever an electronic controller senses incipient oscillation or swinging of the backhoe assembly. The electronic controller senses such parameters as pressure in the conduits and the position of the operator controls or the position of the boom swing control valve that the operator controls to determine incipient oscillation when the backhoe assembly is stopped. The crossover valve may remain open for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A wheeled work vehicle includes a lower structure (4) supported on the ground by front wheels (2) and rear wheels (3), a swivel base (6) mounted on the lower structure to be swivellable about a swivel shaft disposed between the front wheels and the rear wheels, an operator's seat (7) and an implement support unit (37) which are mounted on the swivel base and an implement (9) supported to the implement support unit. An engine (13) is mounted on the lower structure (4) and the swivel base (6) is disposed at a position lower than upper ends of the front wheels (2) and rear wheels (3). The operator's seat (7) is disposed to project rearward from the swivel base so as to be able to pass above the engine during a swiveling movement of the swivel base. The swivel base (6) is disposed adjacent the engine (13) and lower than an upper end of the engine.

Abstract: A safety guard system and deactivation device for protection of an operator of a garment press. A guard bar is manipulated in concert with movement of a press head between operative and inoperative positions. Manipulation of the guard bar reciprocates an activation device for sequentially activating actuatable valves which control the transmission of pressurized air to a head closing piston and cylinder for press head movement. A deactivation device is positioned proximal to the activation device to control reciprocation thereof. The deactivation device is retracted when pressurized air is interrupted to the garment press, resulting in restraint of activation device and deactivation of the actuatable valves, along with movement of the press head and guard bar to an inoperative position.

Abstract: A peripheral safety guard apparatus for protection of an operator of a garment finishing press. The guard bar encircles the press head and includes connection to a pivotable connector member positioned to connect with a reciprocating activation device controlling actuating valves in communication with a source of pneumatic power for movement of the press head. Upon manipulation of the guard bar by an operator, the guard bar moves in advance of movement of the press head between an open, inoperative position and a closed, operative position. After manipulation of the guard bar, the activation device actuates valves with resulting movement by transfer of pneumatic power of the press head between inoperative and operative positions. Movement of the guard bar in advance of the press head between inoperative and operative positions, protects the operator from entrapment of a body part during downward movement of the press head to the operative position.

Abstract: A calendar comprising front and rear covers with multiple pages disposed therebetween and being saddle stitched together. A portrait mounting area formed on the inside of the front cover with aligned perforated punch outs formed in each of the pages such that a photograph mounted in the portrait mounting area is viewable through the apertures formed by removal of the perforated punch outs.

Abstract: A device that fits over a license plate of either an automobile, truck or motorcycle that has a circuit built into it and gets hooked up to vehicle power source. The circuit consists of four rows of Infrared led's strategically place in front of the letters and or numbers on the license plate. When powered up the led's will turn on causing them to shine outward from the plate. The human eye can not see the infrared light causing no obstruction to the license plate and will remain readable. When a CCTV camera that is used in the security or law enforcement industry is used for the purpose of photographing your license plate to issue tickets through the mail your license plate will be unreadable and therefore unable to issue you a citation.

Abstract: A closed, unbroken ring having an identifying member attached thereto, the ring having elasticity for placement on the free end of a bottle neck, and a method of distinguishing a plurality of bottles from one another by placing respective closed rings with distinctive ornamentation on the necks of each of the plurality of bottles.

Abstract: A short distance reflected pattern decorating plate that compromises a base, a decorating plate, a front plate and a circuit board that makes the decorating plate brighter and clearer, and to emphasize the decorating plate with a bright light circle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collection holder which allows a plurality of collection pieces of given shapes to be attached thereto for display. The collection holder is for mounting thereto the collection pieces of given shapes, being formed in a polyhedron with mounting faces for the pieces being connected together in a shell.

Abstract: A shoe mounted emergency identification information carrying assembly and method are provided. In a preferred embodiment, one or more members are provided to loop around shoe components such as the shoe tongue, laces, latches, or the like. The one or more members are preferably affixed together to form a looping member that can be inserted underneath the shoe components and then over the shoe components. In one embodiment, the one or more members may be affixed together at an overlap region such that the opposite sides of the overlap region are secured and the inner portion thereof can be opened to receive or loop around one or more shoe components, straps, or buckles. At least one fastener is also provided to fix the looping member in position around the shoe components by forming a closed loop. An interior surface of the looping member is not visible once the closed loop is formed and a detailed emergency identification information label is positioned there.

Abstract: A frame system for object display includes a main frame with a frame face defining an opening for viewing a display object, a peripheral wall projecting away from the frame face and having first and second opposed segments, the segments formed with first and second female locking features, respectively, a receiving surface for the display object and an easel back selectively mountable on the main frame including a support assembly including a planar support panel and opposed male locking features on the peripheral edge interferingly engageable, respectively, with the female locking features on the opposed segments when the easel back is mounted onto the main frame. The support assembly includes a central panel for biasing the display object into engagement with the receiving surface and a web member extending transverse of the planes of the central panel and the support panel and joining the central panel and the support panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rectangular display frame structure, which enables at least one lengthwise hollowed-out area, set on front panel edges of the frame body, to install an ornamental tube inside. The ornamental tube contains colored and colorless liquid with tiny spangles. A heating light (such as light bulb) is located at the base of the ornamental tube utilizing generated light for projecting onto the ornamental tube, at the same time, heating up the base to form bubbles in liquid. Rising bubbles move spangles upward; meanwhile, the light is reflected from the spangles to give a flame-like visual effect. The central portion of the panel includes a hollowed-out display area for displaying a photo, a picture, or embedding a glass window in it, as wishes. The said display area further enables clock hands and its dials to be mounted to achieve the effect of showing time.

Abstract: Firearms and recoil pad devices for use with firearms are disclosed. An example recoil pad device includes a pad having a working surface which increases by more than approximately 15% when moving from a first condition in which the pad is pressed against a shooter and a second condition when the firearm is fired.

Abstract: The invention is a remote control module for controlling the movement of a vehicle, the module for mounting on a rifle. The module includes a housing suitable for use as a forward handgrip for the rifle. A mechanism is included to mount the housing on the rifle in the location of the forward handgrip. An electronic control circuit for controlling the movement of the vehicle is mounted within the housing. Vehicle control devices are mounted on one side or both of the housing coupled to the electronic control circuit such that the operator of the module can simultaneously operate the rifle and control the motion of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention is an ambidextrous universal magazine loading and unloading tool. The tool is generally ellipsoidal, featuring a rounded end and a flat end as well as two sides defined by a central opening. The opening, sides and ends are adapted to allow for the loading and unloading of various configurations and styles of ammunition magazine.

Abstract: A collapsible decoy 10, including two generally planar side body panels 11, 12 allowing the decoy 10 to be collapsed into a substantially flat configuration and which are splayed when in the erected position, a head and neck portion 14 connected to at least one of the side body panels 11, 12, and a means for retaining the side body panels 11, 12, when in use, in the erected position.

Abstract: Jigging devices for fishing poles are described which provide for easy assembly of the device and easy removal of the fishing pole from the device upon a fish strike. The devices provide for releasable yet reliable connection between the fishing-pole mount and the jigging mechanism and allow communication of movement of the jigging mechanism to be communicated to the fishing-pole mount and, thus, to the fishing line.

Abstract: A heavy fishing line useful in fishing to reduce the environmental impact on marine birds has a high specific gravity and a high sink rate in water. The composite line has a central core of heavy metal and metal salt particles surrounded by a polymeric monofilament for use in long line fishing as well as fish nets.

Abstract: A minnow trapping apparatus that has an interlocking ring series having two opposite ends, a fishing line attachment end and a sinker end. A ribbon is attached to the interlocking ring series fishing line attachment end and the interlocking ring series sinker end.

Abstract: A candle making compound is comprised of a combination of mineral oil, generally liquid paraffin and petrolatum, also known as petroleum gelly.

Abstract: An aqueous additive containing a metal compound is used to improve the operation of combustion exhaust after treatment systems. The additive is introduced into the combustion chamber as part of an emulsion with the fuel or, alternatively, in the emulsion or alone as an aqueous stream introduced into the exhaust or emission path. The metal compound scavenges combustion byproducts in order to protect and make more efficient the after treatment system.

Abstract: A bag sleeve that provides a protective packaging for a floral bouquet contained therein while providing a convenient way to pick-up and carry the bouquet. The bag sleeve has a shield portion defining a bouquet receiving space made of a rigid paper layer and a water-resistant layer attached to said paper layer. At least one handle is attached to a blossom end of the shield portion. A water-resistant base portion extends from a stem end of the shield portion, wherein the base portion has an opening which permits stems of the floral bouquet to protrude from the bag sleeve.

Abstract: A decorative pop-up attachment positionable and connectable to an item, such as a pot or a container, a wrapping for a floral grouping, a wrapping for a pot or a container, a preformed flower pot cover, or a floral grouping. Methods for using decorative pop-up attachments.

Abstract: The device (1) according to the invention, which is used for positively holding a panel (40), in particular a glass panel, has at least one supporting element (30) which can be guided through a preferably circular hole (41) in the panel (40) and by means of which a first profile element (10) and a second profile element (20), which are arranged on opposite sides of the panel (40), can be connected to each other. According to the invention, the supporting element (30) has a head part (31), which is held displaceably in a receiving groove (13) provided in the first profile element (10), and a connecting part (32) which is to be guided through the hole (41) and has a threaded drill hole (33) which is provided for receiving an installation screw (35) used for connecting the second profile element (20).

Abstract: A double-paned, side-by-side sash window has two sashes that independently slide and pivot to present differently sized openings.

Abstract: A window having a window panel that slides in a frame and at least one balancer that is secured to the window panel is disclosed. The window is of the tiltable hung type having a vertical operating position in which the balancer slides with the window panel in the frame and a tilted position in which the balancer remains secured to the window panel. The balancer includes an extensible member having a first end operatively coupled to the balancer and a second end operatively coupled to a frame so that the balancer can exert a force on the window panel to assist against the force of gravity when the window panel is in the vertical operating position. A method of constructing a tiltable hung window with a balancer secured to the window panel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-woven abrasive article of interlaced fibers and abrasive particles and a binder which is preformed into a predetermined three dimensional shape and a method for manufacturing the same. The abrasive article is preformed by a thermal setting the abrasive article while it is maintained in a predetermined three dimensional shape or by heating the article to its glass transition temperature and then cooling the article below the glass transition temperature while it is maintained in a predetermined three dimensional shape. This method allows the manufacture of preformed abrasive articles in various three dimensional shapes, including, for example, a bull nosed shape suitable for finishing a concavely curved surface.

Abstract: An improved joint for connecting the ends of tubes for the purpose of assembling a geodesic dome or truss structure (FIG. 6). The tube ends form top and bottom hooks (A4) which face away from each other. The hooked ends (A4) facilitate the attachment of adjacent tubes to the unifying joint by gripping a common top and bottom washer (3). The inner washers (3) are used as tension rings for restricting the movement of the tubes by which they are hooked. The structure is stiffened when the hooks are pressed down into a flattened position by the outer top and bottom washers (2). The outer top and bottom washers are sandwiched by a single nut and bolt assembly (1,5). As the nut and bolt assembly (1,5) is tightened pressure is applied to the outer washers which press the booked ends (4A) of the tubes backwards into a flattened position. The initial condition of the joint is loose to allow adjustments of the positioning of the tubes within the structure.

Abstract: A retrofit building window frame is provided for supplementing single-paned, aluminum frames. The frame has a portion which resides on top of the existing aluminum frame. The retrofit frame has forwardly and/or rearwardly extending pockets to receive trim pieces and/or cowlings to cover portions of the existing frame, the existing window liner or both.

Abstract: Assembling window frame assemblies often requires skilled labor at a construction site. Various aspects of the invention provide frame assemblies and methods of installing that may reduce the need of skilled carpenters on-site in some circumstances. In one particular example, the invention provides a window frame assembly that includes a cover, a main frame, and a glazing pane. The cover has a transverse member that includes a mating projection. The main frame has a window opening and a confronting periphery. The confronting periphery includes a peripheral recess and a guide, with the peripheral recess being sized to telescopically receive a portion of the cover mating projection. The guide may include an outwardly flared guide surface that is adapted to guide the leading edge of the mating projection into the recess. The presence of the guide can greatly facilitate assembly of the cover and the main frame in a window housing.

Abstract: In a ceiling grid for a suspended ceiling having 2 ft.×2 ft. openings that support panels, a connection in the grid between a main beam and 4 ft. cross beam is made tighter than a connection in the grid between a 2 ft. cross beam and a 4 ft. cross beam. Both connections use the same connector, but with a different stop position on the connector.

Abstract: A structure comprising a housing, utilities preinstalled through the housing, and at least one amenity preinstalled to the housing.

Abstract: A curtain wall including a plurality of mullions each having a pair of glazing pockets, an I-section for supporting an interior trim member and protrusions for supporting an exterior trim member. The curtain wall further includes a plurality of rails including a notched section for insertion into the mullion glazing pockets, and a plurality of protrusions for supporting interior and exterior trim members. A bead having a plurality of protrusions is connected to the mullion in a lengthwise direction thereof, and supports the interior trim member. A plurality of retainers are insertable into notches in the mullions, the beads or the rails for removably retaining glazing infill components (i.e. panels, windows, doors) in the curtain wall. The curtain wall design of the present invention allows for the glazing infill components to be installed and/or removed from either the front side or the back side of the curtain wall.

Abstract: Components for constructing wooden frames for structures include top and bottom plates with transverse notches. The notches capture the ends of studs and tongues formed that extend from the ends of posts. The overall plate thickness equals a nominal plate thickness plus depth of the notch. For example, with two-by-fours and two-by-sixes, the actual plate thickness is 1½″ lumber thickness plus ½″ for notch depth. That is, the plate has an actual thickness of 2″.

Abstract: A method of constructing building module and resulting building module are provided, the building module including a building floor panel oriented substantially horizontally; a number of exterior wall panels having exterior wall panel faces and exterior wall panel ends, the exterior wall panels being positioned upright and end to end on the floor panel to form an enclosure; a number of wall panels having wall panel connection plates having a plate connection structure and having a plate anchor structure embedded in exterior wall panel faces at exterior side wall panel ends, the plate connection structure registering with and being immediately adjacent and welded to wall panel connection plates of adjacent exterior wall panels; and at least one roof panel having roof panel faces and roof panel ends and resting on top of a number of the exterior wall panels and having roof connection plates with plate connection structures registering with and being immediately adjacent and welded to plate connection structures

Abstract: A wall covering and method of installation using corner moldings formed with a plurality of tiers of simulated building elements and a plurality of panels each formed with a plurality of rows of simulated building elements. The corner molding includes flanges along opposite sides formed with both (1) elongated fastener-receiving apertures for receiving fasteners which permit adjustable positioning and alignment of the tiers of building elements of the corner molding with rows of building elements of a panel to be mounted adjacent thereto and (2) circular apertures for receiving fasteners that precisely secure and retain the corner moldings in mounted position with the building elements of the corner molding and adjacent panel in predetermined aligned relation.

Abstract: A door member comprising a frame having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, a core positioned within the frame, and a molded skin attached to the first side of the frame. The skin is prepared from a molding compound which, when molded, has a shrinkage of between about −0.0003 to about +0.0015. The molding compound comprises a resin system comprising a curable polyester resin, a co-curable unsaturated monomer, and at least two low profile additives. The molding compound also comprises at least about 30 percent by weight, based on the weight of the molding compound, of filler material, and fibrous reinforcement in an amount of less than about 35 weight percent, based on the weight of the molding compound.

Abstract: An adapter element particularly suited for interconnecting a first stud to an angularly extending end of a further metal stud. The adapter element includes a three dimensional configuration defining, in cross section, a substantially rectangular shape with first, second, third and fourth interconnected sides, a top and a bottom. The top is further recessed in three dimensional fashion and to facilitate the installation of fasteners adapted to secure the adapter element to a selected face of the first stud. An additional plurality of fasteners are adapted to engage the extending end of the metal stud to over the interconnecting sides of the insert and upon the metal stud being slidably engaged over the insert.

Abstract: For a lateral face of the lattice girder, defined by an upper chord and a lower chord, the triangulation comprises compression bars substantially perpendicular to the chords, oblique tension bars of smaller length connecting the top of a compression bar to the lower chord, and other oblique tension bars of greater length, also connecting the top of a compression bar to the lower chord, at a point located further ahead toward the base of the next compression bar. This triangulation is used, in particular, for the jib and counterjib elements of tower cranes.

Abstract: Members formed from thermally conductive components which have a gap therebetween. The gap is bridged and the conductive components integrated into a composite member by a reinforced polymer. This provides a thermal break which inhibits the flow of heat between the conductive components of the member. This construction also blocks the transfer of sound and other vibrations between the conductive components of the member. The construction also mitigates the formation of condensation on an artifact fixed to one of the components.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus and method for applying adhesive to the end seals and/or the side glass surface of an insulating glass (IG) window unit to be mounted in a frame or sash. An apparatus and method of using the apparatus is provided by which adhesive is applied to the end regions of the insulating glass unit with one or more nozzles while a separate side arm extends from the device and alongside the insulating glass unit having a nozzle that delivers adhesive bead to the side of the pane to be adhered to the frame or sash.

Abstract: A method of constructing a stainless-steel floor on a floor bed includes providing support members on the floor bed, placing a stainless-steel plate on the support members; and bonding the stainless-steel plate to the floor bed by using mortar to fill the space between the stainless-steel plate and the floor bed, or by using adhesive.

Abstract: A round baler having storage and dispensing mechanisms for both twine and net/plastic wrapping materials for the bales is disclosed. An improved twine box is pivotably attached to the sidewall of the baler, adjacent the front end of the baler and twine dispensing mechanism. The twine box, of sufficient size to hold multiple balls of twine, pivots forwardly between a pivoted, or inoperative, position and a closed, or operative position. In the pivoted position various functional components of the baler are accessible for maintenance, adjustment, or repair. The twine box is lockable in the closed position. Side panels on the baler are movable to cover, or uncover, the outside of the sidewall and twine box.

Abstract: A method and device for end closing tubular wrappings of products, whereby the arms of a scissor-type parting device, once inserted in a closed position inside an end portion of a tubular wrapping, are allowed to part, and are pushed by springs into a fully open position throughout an extraction stroke to crease the end portion and enable the end portion to be pressed taut and accurately by the opposing thrust of two folding-sealing members.

Abstract: A forage compactor for compressing forage or crop into bales of increased crop density for transportation. A crop feed area feeds crop to a conveyor where it is moved to a scale area for proper bale weight. An indexer severs the crop while moving it from the scale area to the compression chamber. The crop is compressed and moved to a strapping chamber where straps are applied to the compressed crop. The bound bale is manipulated as desired at the product handling area downstream from the strapping. chamber. The crop is provided with substantially constant stress during compression and moisture sensors in the strapping chamber sense the moisture content of the severed crop within the bale to be bound. The weight of the crop within the compression area may be reduced to reduce machine overloading. Keyway plungers provide reduced side loading on the main ram used for crop compression. The feed inlet area is located on the same side of the.