Abstract: A reciprocating hand saw (10) with a housing (12) that [comprises] a motor (17), a gearbox with a lifting rod (26) for moving a saw blade (28) mounted thereon up and down, and a base plate (24) on which the housing (12) is mounted is capable of carrying particularly easy-to-handle spare saw blades by the fact that the housing (12) has an opening (30) into which a magazine-like, longitudinal saw blade receptacle (20) is capable of being inserted in a detachable, captive manner, and a part of the saw blade receptacle (20) serving as grip (22) projects outwardly.

Abstract: A carpenter's combination plane comprised of a basic holder and a blade holder, adapted with various holder accessories depending on the size of the work surface and the distance of reciprocal planing; other auxiliary accessories may be provided to the holder accessories to define the width, depth, inclined surface of the work surface or the polishing work surface.

Abstract: A razor handle assembly having a telescoping extension body portion with a loop-handle at one end and a gripping portion at the opposite end, the gripping portion is detachably connected to the handle of a typical shaving razor.

Abstract: An alignment device (10) for indicating alignment between two component parts, the first component part (12) having an arcuate track (14) with a track following member in the form of a ball bearing (28) to follow the track under the influence of gravity to seek an equilibrium position. The body having a signal input (18) and a signal output port (20) and the second component part comprising an alignment member axially mounted within the body in restraining engagement with the track following member (28) so as to be rotationally displaceable within the body in response to displacement of the member 28, whereby alignment between the alignment member and the input and output ports in response to displacement of the alignment member by the ball bearing, effects operation of an indicator means to provide an indication that such alignment between the alignment member and the alignment ports has been achieved.

Abstract: An optical inspection equipment of the type having an actuator arm for supporting on one end thereof a touch probe beneath an optical system of the equipment, comprises a housing secured to one end of the arm and having therethrough a vertical bore registering with said optical system; a micro interposer in the form of an elongate generally rigid wire strand having on one end thereof a bead of only slightly larger diameter than the strand; and means viscously supporting the strand adjacent the opposite end thereof in the bore in the housing with one end thereof extending out of the bore beneath the housing, the means being operative normally to maintain the strand coaxially of the bore.

Abstract: Presently disclosed is a mattress cover that has marked upon it outlines of the various sizes of mattresses available for sale for use a sizing gauge or selling aid. A conventional mattress cover may be printed or embroidered with lines representing the various sizes of all of the mattresses sold by that manufacturer. Thus, the manufacturer may outline on the cover the external dimensions of smaller mattresses. The lines representing the different mattress sizes may, in one embodiment, be printed on the fabric of the cover through conventional printing means prior to final assembly and quilting of the cover. In a further embodiment the lines may be embroidered or embossed either before or after assembly of the cover.

Abstract: The builder's square aids in cutting sheet material, such as full sheets of plywood, and in particular reduces the time required for cutting. The square comprises a short leg and a long leg connected in an L-shape. The short leg is of greater height than the long leg so that it can bear against one edge of the sheet of plywood to be cut. There is a clamping member at the distal end of the long leg so that the square can be clamped to the plywood. The builder's square also provides improved accuracy and safety for the user.

Abstract: A method for aligning a component including at least a first and a second datum for inspection. The method includes providing a tool including a fixture having at least a first and a second datum locator, aligning the first datum with the first datum locator, and rotating the component about the first datum to align the second datum with the second datum locator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to erasable work boards. More particularly it relates to specially designed erasable whiteboards that can be secured onto a multiplicity of differently sized tape measuring devices. The object of the present invention is to provide the ability to the user to customize any tape measure with an easily mounted work board for notes, lists or measurements.

Abstract: An antler scoring system for enabling efficient and accurate-measurement of antlers. The antler scoring system includes a housing, a wheel member rotatably attached to the housing, a central processing unit within the housing in communication with the wheel member, a ruler extendably positioned within the housing, and an idler roller positioned within the neck of the housing opposite of the wheel member with the ruler positioned between thereof. When the idler roller is engaged, the ruler is measured by the wheel member. The ruler preferably includes an engaging member that has a side opening for receiving a portion of the ruler during measuring of the antler circumference and inside spread.

Abstract: The invention is based on a positioning device, having a housing (10) and having a display unit (12), in particular a display for graphic representation of measurement information, which display is movable for locating purposes using a handle unit (14) over a surface of an article being examined, and having at least one sensor unit (20) for picking up a first motion parameter.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for drying articles which includes a blower with a main conduit. A distributing manifold is adapted to receive drying air from the main conduit. This distributing manifold defines a plurality of manifold outlets therein. Each manifold outlet includes a similarly configured manifold attachment device. A plurality of drying fixtures are included each having a unique configuration for drying a particular article, such as articles of clothing. Each drying fixture includes a connecting section for receiving air and a hanging section for receiving air from the connecting section. The hanging section defines a plurality of holes for allowing drying air to exit therefrom. Each drying fixture includes a fixture attachment device detachably securable to any one of the manifold attachment devices thereby providing variability in the location and configuration for use of this apparatus. Each drying fixture includes a valve.

Abstract: A clothes dryer and a method for controlling its operation are disclosed, in which the clothes dryer includes a second motor being separately driven from a drum or a circulation fan to control a cooling fan for cooling a condenser. As for the second motor, a variable speed motor is used and amount of heating of a heater of the clothes dryer is variable. In the method for controlling an operation of a clothes dryer, the cooling fan is operated when a predetermined period of time passes after the cooling fan being stopped during an initial operation, or the cooling fan is operated at a regular speed when a temperature of air circulating reaches a predetermined degree after the cooling fan being operated at a low speed during the initial operation of the clothes dryer. Also, the speed of the cooling fan is varied according to amount of heating of the heater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a walking sole for converting any athletic shoe into a walking shoe. The sole includes an outer sole for conforming generally to the sole of an athletic shoe to provide traction for the wearer, and an elasticized upper for securing the outer sole to the lower exterior portion of the shoe. The outer sole is defined by a bottom layer of a durable material suitable for the sole of a walking shoe, and an upper layer sufficiently resilient to absorb the impression caused by a cleat when the walking sole is worn on a shoe with cleats and to return substantially to its original shape when the walking sole is removed from the shoe. The sole is used to convert any athletic shoe into a walking shoe so that athletic shoes can be worn throughout the day rather than requiring the wearer to carry a second pair of shoes when the wearing of athletic shoes will be required.

Abstract: A shoe with elastic sole is disclosed. The shoe comprises an inner sole, an outer sole, an upper, and an elastic sole comprising a U-shaped cavity that has openings at the two lateral sides of the sole and a U-shaped spring pad made of carbon fiber plate provided in the cavity and between the inner sole and outer sole forming a highly elastic sole structure. A U-shaped spring tab is added to the core of the U-shaped portion of the U-shaped spring pad. Alternatively, the openings of the cavity at the two lateral sides of the sole can be closed, forming a totally enclosed cavity structure. Additionally, another U-shaped cavity with a U-shaped spring pad can be provided in the anterior portion of the sole, thus forming a sole structure with U-shaped spring pads both in the anterior and heel portion of the sole. A ventilation structure is provided between the inner sole and the outer sole.

Abstract: A cushion assembly for shoes includes a top plate, a bottom plate and one or more than one flexible posts are connected between the top plate and the bottom plate. The cushion assembly is received in the sole of a shoe and the posts can be deformed in the direction from which a load is applied. A ring-shaped bladder is connected between the top plate and the bottom plate, and the flexible posts are enclosed by the ring-shaped cushion bladder.

Abstract: An improved sole construction for use in shoes. The sole construction consists of a hammock-like lattice formed of medium to high modulus polymers, or a lightweight metal alloy. The lattice substantially conforms in topography to the foot, or a weight-bearing portion thereof (such as the heel or forefoot). The lattice may be disposed on, and supported by, a resilient frame, or secured directly to the shoe upper. The lattice supports the foot while suspending it slightly, even during gait, above the interior base of the shoe. The suspended portions of the foot are thusly protected from the shock of striking a surface (such as the ground, during gait), and are gently supported while bearing a load.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting and processing granular material admixes granular material with a fluid to produce a slurry and then removes and processes the slurry. The apparatus enables fluid flowing into the apparatus to be directed substantially simultaneously between a first conduit for admixing granular material with the fluid to produce a slurry and a second conduit for producing suction to remove the slurry.

Abstract: A cultivating tool for breaking up and spreading plant material over and into the ground has opposed ends and upper, lower and intermediate portions extending longitudinally between said ends. The lower portion includes a cutting edge. The intermediate portion includes a forward outer surface extending concavely upwardly and forwardly from the lower portion to the upper portion and a rearward outer surface extending concavely upwardly and rearwardly from the lower portion to the upper portion. Cultivating apparatus includes the tool coupled to the end of a support arm. The arm may be an articulated arm and the coupling may be a pivotal coupling.

Abstract: A laser-regulating means for a construction machine (2) for adjusting the height of a height-adjustable machining tool (8) includes three laser measuring heads which are directed to three measuring points (50, 52, 54) being spaced from each other on a reference surface (60), and an evaluating means, which, from the output signals of the laser measuring heads and from the known geometric arrangement of the laser measuring heads as regards the machining tool (8), determines the height of the machining tool (8) relative to a reference surface (60) and, from this height and from a target height determines a control signal for a height-adjustment of the machining tool (8). The construction machine is a road finisher (2) with a height-adjustable plank (8) or a cold planer with a height-adjustable milling drum.

Abstract: A means to bore into the ground using water and or air under pressure to loosen the ground so as to make the ground vacuum able. The water and or air under pressure may be directed to impact the ground as a constant, steady force or as an intermittent pulsed impact force.

Abstract: A device for the display and preservation of a coin is described, the device comprises a coin housing and a display board. The coin housing comprises at least two, substantially transparent interconnecting members formed to house a coin therein with a substantially air-tight encapsulation. The coin housing further has a periphery formed with at least a portion thereof having a flange. The periphery has predetermined outer dimensions. The display board has a cavity formed therein and the cavity is formed through the display board having a periphery formed to accommodate the periphery of the coin housing to receive and secure the coin housing therein. The flange is further formed so as to prevent the coin housing from being pushed fully through the cavity of the display board.

Abstract: A sign for indicating the temporary reservation of a coin operated apparatus including a coin slot for receiving a coin includes a first sheet-type display and a tab sized for insertion in a coin slot that depends from the display and is hingedly attached to it. The sign may also include additional display sheets hingedly connected to the first sheet-type display to enlarge the total display area. The sign includes a pocket for receiving a transaction or comp card and a tether to keep the card and sign together. The sign folds up to approximate the footprint of a transaction card and fit into the pocket or wallet of a user.

Abstract: A collection of beverage bottles includes respective color-coded beverage caps. The beverage caps have permanent passive non-verbal indicia indicating the identity of the user of an unencumbered beverage bottle without tangible surface-interfering customized or temporary identifiers, such as tangible surface interfering elements, including stick-on labels, customized beverage can lids, or modified surfaces of beverage containers. The color-coded bottle caps are used as the actual caps for conventional beverage bottles. The color-coded caps do not add cumulative indicia to the bottle caps, in additional to pre-existing indicia, such as brand name logos, on the bottle caps. Rather, the only additional indicia are the variety of distinct colors upon the collection of bottle caps. The beverage bottles are unchanged and unencumbered by the present invention.

Abstract: A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers with releasable closures. The cover has a flexible sheet with a graphical display imprinted on one side and a cover fastener for removably fastening the cover to a container. The sheet is advantageously adapted to substantially cover the side walls of the container. The cover fastener has one or more releasable closures, and at least one of the releasable closures includes a fluked tab interlock locking tab and slot structure, wherein the fluked tab is on one end of the cover and the slot is proximate the opposite end of the cover and parallel to the fluked tab. A cam/slot paired closure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A removable apparatus for identification of fluid-transmitting systems including a tube system, such as intravenous infusion systems, is disclosed. The apparatus may include a relatively rigid member. The apparatus includes a holder for connecting the apparatus to a portion of the tube system or fluid conduit. The holder can include a clip or clips formed by a pair of spaced arms configured for gripping on the tube secured in place thereon by frictional engagement of the clip arms on the outer surface of the tube wall. In one form, the arms extend up from a first face adjacent a lateral edge of the rigid member. The apparatus may include a portion for receiving written information, and may include a portion with pre-printed information. The information may relate to the patient, the treatment, the fluid or an additive thereto, or to the tube, tube system, or apparatus itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 3-D patterned frame for a light string, which includes a cylindrical frame connected with four legs bottomly and with an animal head frame at front opening. The head frame can be received in the cylindrical frame and the legs can be folded when the patterned frame is not used.

Abstract: An extruded snap frame panel arrangement assembly for the biased pinching of a display panel therewithin. The arrangement includes an elongated back frame plate, a front frame plate and a curved snap plate integrally co-extruded with the back plate and front plate, for biasedly pinching the display panel therebetween. An elongated, separately extruded cover plate is slidably attached to the curved snap plate for providing a bias to the pinching of the display panel.

Abstract: An identification system for deceased bodies is disclosed. The system includes an identification tag, such as a band, that is attached to the decedent's body and that cannot be removed without destroying the integrity of the identification tag or mutilating the body. Additionally, the identification tag remains intact throughout the burial preparation process, and further remains intact upon burial or other disposal of the body, such as by cremation. The identification tag also provides a system for tracking the body.

Abstract: A business form particularly adapted for generalized use, although it may be used in a medical or hospital environment includes in a first embodiment a wristband that is provided with a laminate backing including a tab portion at the opposite end of a free end, with the tab portion having a cinch slot through which the free end is inserted for securing the wristband about a person's appendage. Several self adhering labels are provided inboard of the tab and may be individually separated from the wristband. The labels and the wristband may each be imprinted with identifying indicia such as bar coding. A second embodiment of the invention includes a page sized form with one or more self laminating wristbands readily separable from a carrier with each wristband comprised of a layer of face stock and a laminate, with the wristband including a printable face stock region die cut into the face stock and a strap portion, a laminating portion, and a cinch die cut into the laminate layer.

Abstract: An injection molded, recessed insert is disclosed which is adapted to receive and hold a label or label holder. The insert may be snap-locked in an opening in a container such as a tote box. The insert provides a recessed area for the label or label holder so the label or label holder is not removed or ripped off of the container wall when contacted by another object. In one embodiment a cover is hinged to the recess.

Abstract: The Invention is an item of sports memorabilia. Indicia are imprinted on a medallion using convention minting technology. An ice hockey puck has a cavity adapted to receive and to support the medallion for display. The cavity of the puck exerts a pre-selected force upon the medallion over a pre-selected area, holding the medallion in place during handling while allowing a collector to release the medallion from the puck. Alternatively, resilient or spring retaining members releasably engage the puck and the medallion.

Abstract: The invention relates to portable fire arms intended for use by civil persons for self-defense by shooting with traumatizing elements or by audio and light signals (shot flash). The invention is characterized by a construction of the gun tubes which are embodied in the form of a cartridge case equipped with an electric spark igniter. The inventive arm comprises a bullet holder and an activating mechanism. Said activating mechanism comprises a pulse magneto electric or a pulse electrochemical current supply electrically connected to a distributor provided with a contact block. The embodiment of the gun tube in the form of a cartridge case equipped with electric spark ignitor and the use of the current supply for activating the arm makes it possible to create an effective self-defense arm and to exclude a criminal use thereof.

Abstract: A new and improved firearm cleaning kit including a housing having a plurality of chambers defining openings and lids for covering the chambers to form seals. Pre-moistened patches impregnated with gun cleaning solvent are disposed in at least one of the chambers and pre-moistened patches impregnated with gun oil can be disposed in at least another one of the chambers. The pre-moistened patches can be accordion folded and joined together at perforations. The invention includes a method of cleaning a gun bore including providing a kit with airtight chambers at least one having patches pre-moistened with gun cleaner and/or gun oil, and running one of the pre-moistened patches through the gun bore.

Abstract: A barrel bracket in the form of a split ring is secured adjustably to a gun barrel at any point on the barrel and at any desired angle of orientation. A hook pivotally attached to the ring has a sharp point for piercing external structures, such as trees, fences, or other wooden objects to secure the barrel to the structure and act as a gun rest. The hook closes with the point shielded so that the gun may be carried and used normally since the attached gun rest is light weight and has no large protruding structures.

Abstract: A device for tracer stream simulation is disclosed. The device includes a casing having an aperture, a beam splitter, and structure for generating a first image. The aperture is capable of displaying first and second fields of sight. The beam splitter conveys a second image to the first and second fields of sight while superposing the first and second images in the first field of sight. A system for tracer stream simulation is also disclosed and includes a biocular sight with the device being adapted for attachment to the biocular sight. A method for tracer stream simulation in a biocular sight is also disclosed.

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: An ice fishing apparatus comprises a hand operated lever member or handle, an elongate edge link coupled between a proximal end of the handle and the back edge of a basket assembly, a center link comprised of one or more elongate members coupled between the distal end of the handle and one or more outer side edges of the basket assembly. The basket assembly may be comprised as a fishing net in which a net hoop and net are coupled to the distal ends of the linking members or a skimmer in which a skimming member is coupled to the linking members.

Abstract: The present invention provides an object catcher including a support shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a sheet portion arranged adjacent to the distal end of the support shaft. The sheet portion defines a periphery. The object catcher further includes a line having a first end portion and a second end portion and an intermediate portion between the first and second end portions. The intermediate portion of the line is slidably coupled to the periphery of the sheet portion, and the first and second end portions extend generally in parallel with the support shaft. With this construction, pulling the first and second end portions of the line in the direction from the distal end to the proximal end of the support shaft causes the periphery of the sheet portion to be gathered to thereby close the sheet portion.

Abstract: A fish scent dispenser, for attaching on a fishing line and dispensing fish attractant scent into water, comprising: a) an upper housing and a lower housing, the upper and lower housings abutting to each other to form both a cavity therein and a housing longitudinal axis therethrough; b) a fish scent material, located in the cavity, that is slowly dissolved in the water as the fish scent dispenser is pulled through the water; c) attaching means for attaching the fish scent dispenser to the fishing line; and d) rotating means, coupled to the fish scent dispenser, for rotating the fish scent dispenser about the longitudinal axis. It is more particularly claimed as features of the invention to provide the rotating means that may be a fin designed to cause the housing to rotate when water is forced over the upper and lower housing along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. The invention may further comprise a shaft extending through the upper and lower housing along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A portable insect capturing apparatus is provided wherein the apparatus comprises a housing constructed of an opaque material and having an entrance and an internal cavity; an ultraviolet (UV) light source for attracting insects, the light source being situated within the internal cavity of the housing wherein the light emitted by the light source is visible to the insects from the entrance; a motor and at least one suction pump for creating a suction within the internal cavity of the housing; a power source; and a compartment for holding the captured insects.

Abstract: A pest trap for trapping snails, slugs, and the like comprising a base structure and a decorative cover. The base structure comprises a planar surface, a sloping surface surrounding at least part of the planar surface, two or more recesses formed in the planar surface for retaining a liquid for luring the pests, and a containment surface that is inclined and surrounds each recess. The cover rests over the base structure, preferably mounted on one or more side walls that partially enclose the planar surface and optionally have flanged ends for partially enclosing the recesses. Use and maintenance of the trap of the present invention is thereby greatly simplified and may be environmentally friendly utilizing common beer or other non-liquid luring means.

Abstract: Below ground kits for controlling arthropods such as termites, ants, and roaches. A first embodiment fills a chamber with a food and places it adjacent to an arthropod population such as termites, so that live termites can then enter the entrance/exit of the tube to reach the food. Once termites are inside the tube, a non-edible foraging matrix, such as a disc of loose soil, sand, rocks, shale, and gravel that is treated with a slow acting and non-repellant toxicant, is placed between the food in the chamber and the termite entrance/exit. Termites are forced to pass through and disperse the slow-acting and non-repellent toxicant through their tunnels and living space in order to kill termites over time. A second embodiment houses the slow acting toxicant mixed with non-edible foraging matrix in a chamber having at least one wall formed from an edible, non-toxic food source such as being wood, paper, cellulose material, foam, plastic, and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stabilized fragrance candle composition comprising wax, fragrance and a stabilizing composition comprising a UV absorber and a hindered hydroxybenzoate.

Abstract: A fuel additive iron salt composition effective in improving the operation of diesel engine particulate traps when added to a diesel fuel so as to provide 1-25 ppm iron in the fuel which comprises an oil soluble or oil dispersible neutral or overbased iron salt of an acidic organic compound, 50-99 mole % of the total iron present in the composition being in the ferric form, the balance being the ferrous form.

Abstract: A fuel additive composition includes a reaction product of a succinic acylating agent and a polyamine having at least one condensable primary amine group where the reaction product has a ratio of the imide to amide infrared carbonyl absorption peak areas of about 1:0.0-0.6 and a water content of about 0.3% or less by weight. The succinic acylating agent is prepared by thermal condensation of a highly reactive polyolefin with maleic anhydride or a reactive equivalent thereof. This fuel additive composition has a low chlorine content and is very effective in fuel compositions that include a normally liquid fuel in reducing deposits in the fuel intake system of an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Olefins and alcohols present in Fischer-Tropsch products are converted to primary and secondary alkyl alcohols having at least four carbons through acid catalyzed etherification and hydrolysis reactions. The alcohols are added to a highly isoparaffinic distillate fuel blend, improving the lubricity of the mixture, and forming a distillate fuel with improved lubricity.

Abstract: Olefins and alcohols present in Fischer-Tropsch light naphthas are converted to dialkyl ethers of the formula: R—O—R′ where R and R′ are each primarily non-tertiary alkyl groups of more than four carbon atoms, via hydration of the olefins to alcohols followed by dehydration of the alcohols. Ethers may also form by direct reaction of olefins and alcohols. The ethers are separated from the remaining paraffins in the naphtha by distillation and added in an amount of 1-25 wt. % to paraffinic mid-distillate fuel components obtained by hydrotreating a Fischer-Tropsch product. The properties of the distillate fuel components such as lubricity and seal swell are improved by the dialkyl ethers. The removal of olefins and alcohols from the naphthas reduces refining and lead to a more salable product.

Abstract: A modular plant support system comprised of a modular stake having three elements: a tip, a rod and a connector and the manner by which these three basic elements cooperate allows for quasi infinite combinations and permutations of shapes and structures.

Abstract: The display apparatus includes a multi-sided or annular shell which may serve as a container per se for displaying an article or combined with a decorative outer shell to form a composite container. A suspension system for the container includes a plurality of brackets, each forming an aperture with adjoining side walls of the container or inner shell, flexible lines and a connecting element including a universal joint for suspending the apparatus from a support. The lower end of each line has a keeper for preventing withdrawal of the line from the bracket. The lines at their upper ends are secured to a wire loop having a hook superposed over a ball for forming a universal connection with the support.