Abstract: An apparatus which reduces the surface area with which a carrier film adheres to a die, including a plate member including laterally-spaced supports. Preferably, the apparatus also includes a vacuum source operatively connected to the plate member. Upon placement of a carrier film having an array of semiconductor dice adhered thereto onto the plate member, the dice are proximate the supports. The vacuum pulls air from the spaces between the supports, which partially releases the carrier film from the bottom surface of at least some of the dice. The apparatus may also include a die removal mechanism such as a vacuum collet type die pick-up mechanism, an extendable member die plunge-up mechanism, or a combination thereof. The present invention also includes a method for reducing the surface area with which a carrier film adheres to a die to facilitate removal thereof.

Abstract: A pair of coupled right and left element rows of a fastener chain is inserted from a rear opening of a slider, which is placed and fixed on a slider passing portion disposed on a transfer path of the fastener chain, and after the element rows are separated side by side through the slider passing portion the respective separated element rows are coupled again by inserting the element rows into an element coupling portion disposed at a chain downstream side. The fastener chain in the above state is transferred to a stop portion forming unit of a single stop implement disposed at a chain downstream side of the element coupling portion, so that the stop implement is attached thereto. Thus, steps for coupling the element rows of the fastener chain and attaching the single stop implement are performed continuously and efficiently.

Abstract: A process for forming an ultrafine copper alloy wire is provided. The alloy includes a copper matrix of high purity copper having a total unavoidable impurity content of not more than 10 mass ppm. The matrix contains 0.05 to 0.9 mass % of at least one metallic element of the group of tin, indium, silver, antimony, magnesium, aluminum, and boron. The alloy is melted in a carbon crucible. The molten alloy is cast into a wire rod utilizing a carbon mold. The wire rod is then subjected to a primary wire drawing, an annealing, and a secondary wire drawing. The produced ultrafine copper alloy wire has excellent tensile strength, electrical conductivity, and drawability.

Abstract: A method for electrically connecting a circuit board connector to an external device. An embodiment of the method comprises providing a probe block through one end of a guide sleeve open on opposing ends, linking at least one contact on the probe block is linked to the external device, positioning the probe block so that the at least one contact is substantially aligned with a corresponding pin on the circuit board connector, and moving the probe block through the guide sleeve until the at least one contact makes a connection through one of the opposing open ends of the guide sleeve with the corresponding pin on the circuit board connector.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to eliminate conductive contamination reliability problems for assembled substrates, such as electrical arcing in power semiconductor leads. One embodiment of the invention involves a method for assembling an electrical component having leads on a substrate having conductive contacts, wherein an elastomer part encapsulates the leads of the electrical component. A second embodiment of the invention involves assembling an electrical component having leads to a substrate having conductive contacts, wherein an elastomer shape cut by a punch die encapsulates the leads of the electrical component. A third embodiment of the invention involves an assembled substrate including an electrical component having leads, and an elastomer surrounding the leads to encapsulate the leads.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a sensor apparatus having a sensor chip disposed in a recess of a case, after the sensor chip is disposed in the recess of the case, an opening portion of the recess is closed with a sheet member. The sheet member can prevent foreign matters from intruding an inside of the recess during manufacturing steps. After that, a through hole is formed in the sheet member. Accordingly, the inside and outside of the recess communicate with each other, and the sensor chip can detect an external environment of the recess such as atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: Methods for forming a modular bare die socket assembly 10 and attaching a plurality of miniature semiconductor die 18 to a substrate. The socket assembly 10 is comprised of a plurality of two-sided plates 14 joined vertically in a horizontal stack, wherein each plate 14 has a die socket 22 for the removable insertion of a bare semiconductor die 18. A multi-layer interconnect lead tape 50 has a plurality of lithographically formed leads bent on one end to form nodes 88 for attachment to bond pads 90 on the removably inserted semiconductor die 18, and having opposing ends 92 connectable to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making an electronic parts mounting board, comprising the steps of: punching a conductive sheet to form a circuit pattern portion and through-holes in which electronic parts are to be mounted by use of a progressive die device while at the same time partially folding said circuit pattern portion to form connection terminal portions by use of said same progressive die device; and molding an insulative resin over the whole opposite sides of said circuit pattern portion and the base ends of the terminal portions including the folded parts thereof to form an integral covering portion having openings for electrically connecting said circuit pattern portion to electronic parts to be mounted thereon.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing two kinds of printed circuit boards from one master board, comprises the steps of preparing the master board, forming slits on the master board to define a first circuit area, and executing: (a) forming first cut grooves extending substantially perpendicular to the slits so as to across outer side of both ends of the slits on the master board to define a second circuit area which surrounds the first circuit area, and cutting the master board along the first cut grooves to separate a first individual circuit board including the first and second circuit areas, or (b) forming second cut grooves on the master board so as to across both ends of the slits, and cutting the master board along the second cut grooves to separate a second individual circuit board including only the first circuit area.

Abstract: An electronic device containing an electronic element such as a thermistor element is produced first by providing the element with electrodes formed on its two main surfaces facing outward away from each other, at least two terminals and a casing. Each terminal has a contact part for contacting one of the electrodes and an extended part extending from the contact part. The contact part of at least one of the terminals is elastic and bendable. The terminals and the electronic element are inserted into the casing either sequentially or simultaneously as an assembly in any of the ways such that the electrodes on the electronic element are not rubbed directly against the contact parts of the terminals. This may be done by disposing flexible guide plates over the contact parts such that the electrodes will glide over these guide plates as the electronic element is inserted after the terminals are installed inside the casing.

Abstract: A rotating structure of a gas turbine engine is provided by furnishing a rotor disk comprising a hub with a plurality of hub slots in a periphery of the hub, each hub slot having a hub slot surface, and furnishing a plurality of rotor blades. Each rotor blade includes an airfoil, and a root at one end of the airfoil, with the root being shaped and sized to be received in one of the hub slots of the rotor disk. A protective coating is deposited by a wire spray process at a location which will be, upon assembly, disposed between the root of each rotor blade and the respective hub slot surface. The protective coating is a protective alloy having, in weight percent, from about 6.0 to about 8.5 percent aluminum, from 0 to about 0.5 percent manganese, from 0 to about 0.2 percent zinc, from 0 to about 0.1 percent silicon, from 0 to about 0.1 percent iron, from 0 to about 0.02 percent lead, remainder copper and impurities.

Abstract: A process for producing a metallic honeycomb body includes winding, laminating or intertwining at least one at least partly structured layer of sheet metal to form a matrix placed in a tubular jacket. At least the tubular jacket is elastically deformed by successively exerting a substantially linearly and radially inwardly directed force on the peripheral surface of the tubular jacket, as seen in circumferential direction of the tubular jacket. An apparatus for producing a metallic honeycomb body includes at least two mutually movable and variably spaced apart pressure elements for receiving the honeycomb body therebetween and bringing the two pressure elements to bear against the peripheral surface of the tubular jacket, to successively exert a substantially radially inwardly directed force on at least part of the periphery of the tubular jacket for elastically deforming at least the tubular jacket.

Abstract: A method of making a print head is disclosed for use in a marking apparatus in which a propellant stream is passed through a channel and directed toward a substrate. Marking material, such as ink, toner, etc., is controllably introduced into the propellant stream and imparted with sufficient kinetic energy thereby to be made incident upon a substrate. A multiplicity of channels for directing the propellant and marking material allow for high throughput, high resolution marking. Multiple marking materials may be introduced into the channel and mixed therein prior to being made incident on the substrate, or mixed or superimposed on the substrate without re-registration.

Abstract: A cuticle cutting instrument has tubes rotatably disposed in each other and forming two working endings, cutting elements provided on the endings, handles fixed on the tubes, a return spring installed between the handles, and a tubing connection for communicating with a vacuum source.

Abstract: A pliers-type pipe or tube cutter includes first and second members pivotably movable with respect to one another. At least one adjustable cutting wheel is supported on one of the opposing jaw portions to be operably engagable with a tube or pipe to be cut. In addition, at least one cleaning element is supported on one of the opposing jaw portions for operable engagement with an exterior surface of the tube or pipe during the cutting process.

Abstract: This invention relates to folding knives, and more particularly folding knives which have locking mechanisms which engage the knife blade to prevent the inadvertent closing of the knife blade.

Abstract: A scraper blade for fitting into a gripper such as a mounting, holding, or clamping device of a scraper. The inventive scraper blade is particularly useful with a floor scraper. The inventive scraper blade has a beveled edge portion, a flat portion, a skirt portion extending outward from the flat portion, and a shank portion fitting into a gripper of a scraper apparatus. The skirt portion has a generally vertical rear side which preferably rests against the nose of the gripper. A flat shank portion extends rearward from the rear side of the skirt portion and serves as the gripping surface of the blade for the gripper of the scraper apparatus. Dislodged material travels over the beveled edge portion, then over the flat portion, and then directed upward over the skirt portion and then over the nose of the gripper avoiding jamming at the gripper nose.

Abstract: An instrument for cutting hair comprises first and second members extending longitudinally in a direction generally parallel to a hinge axis 19 of a hinge that connects the two members. Each member has an arm and a leg. The legs have sockets in which tools are received. The arms comprise grip portions for grasping and actuating by a user's hand. During use, the actuation of the arms moves the legs in an arcuate path of a common circle about the hinge axis 19. The legs and the tools disposed in the sockets of the legs have straight features that remain parallel to each other and to the axis 19 of the hinge during movement along the arcuate path. The instrument has a closed pinching or clamping position in which the tools meet each other in abutting relation.

Abstract: A cutting blade (58) is secured to the lower end of a flexible drive shaft (18). Drive shaft (18) extends from the blade (58) upwardly through a tubular handle (12).The upper end of the drive shaft (18) is connected to the output of a drive motor (14). The cutting blade (58) is within a housing (10) having a bottom opening (64) and three lower side openings (72, 74, 76). A cutting blade (58) includes a pair of section vanes (104) which when the cutting blade 58) is rotating serve to pull air into the housing (10) through the lower sidewall openings (72, 74, 76). The moving air picks up the cuttings and moves them rearwardly into a cuttings bag (92) which is connected to and supported from a rear portion of the housing (10).

Abstract: A rotary knife comprising, an annular blade having a central axis, a blade supporting head assembly supporting the blade for rotation about the axis, a manually grippable handle assembly connected to the head assembly, and a flex shaft drive transmission for driving the blade about the axis. The handle assembly comprises a core, a hand grip surrounding the core, and a connector unit that secures the hand grip to the core. The core has a first end region rigidly fixed with respect to the head assembly and a second end region spaced from the bead assembly. The core defines a drive transmission guiding channel leading toward the blade. The hand grip has a first end region proximal the blade support assembly and a second end region proximal the second core end region. The connector detachably secures the hand grip in fixed relationship with the core. The connector engages the second end regions and is detachable for enabling hand grip removal and replacement.

Abstract: A one piece foldable eating utensil having a food holding section and a handle with a pair of reduced thickness portions forming flexible hinges for folding into a packaged position for accompanying a food product and a useable position for consuming the food product.

Abstract: A cutting tool for forming holes in plastic piping primarily intended for use in holing irrigation pipes for drips and sprinklers ranging from holes with diameter of 2-4 mm. The tool comprises of a blade element made of steel, preferably hardened and provided with a sharpened around cutting edge, and a body and handle made of high strength plastic material, with a lower jaw allowing the holing of pipes ranging from 12-32 mm in diameter.

Abstract: A high-speed, hand-held attachment for flex rotor shafts of power rotary tools, and also for direct attachment to power rotary tools without flex rotor shafts, that converts rotary motion to reciprocating motion for precision control of cutting, carving, sawing, chiseling, filing, sanding, and engraving on delicate work pieces. The attachment is one assembly comprising a one-piece front one-piece enclosure (20), a rear one-piece enclosure (30), a high-speed bearing (22), a one-piece rotating piece (40) with integral cam groove, a one-piece reciprocating piece (50) with an integral cam follower on one end and with its other, exposed end accomodating the attachment of a chuck or collet and with geometry to prevent rotation, and a thumbscrew (32). Rotating piece (40) attaches directly to the rotary power source and provides the cam action drive to reciprocating piece (50). Bearing (22) provides rotative support for the other end of rotating piece (40).

Abstract: A manual skiver for conveyor belts and the like includes a base with a flat bearing surface for engaging an associated belt face, and a blade receiving opening through the bearing surface. A handle is connected with the base to facilitate drawing the skiver across the belt face. A thin cutting blade is mounted in the base at a predetermined angle, and includes a U-shaped cutting edge defined by a flat central area and upstanding side areas at opposite sides of the central area. The U-shaped cutting edge extends through the blade opening, and is positioned a predetermined distance below the bearing surface to cut a groove in the belt face having a uniform depth.

Abstract: A wearable garment pattern template configured to be worn by a person includes a plurality of detachably coupled sections each having a plurality of flexible segments which are coupled at pivot points. The adjustable segments include at least two strips which are longitudinally slidable relative to each other such that the segments are adjustable in length and can also be fixed in length. The segments define a framework of either triangles with sides of a particular length (as adjusted on the wearer), or quadrilaterals having sides of a set length (as adjusted on the wearer) and at least one fixed angle between two of the sides. In either instance, after adjustment, each triangle or quadrilateral can be only in one configuration, and is not subject to distortion due to rotation about pivot points. The garment pattern template can be used as a template to cut fabric for a garment.

Abstract: A tracing an object has front and rear shells that are pivoted to each other to form a case. The rear shell defines a platform for supporting an object and the front defines a clear window pane forming a tracing plane through which the object is visible. A leg connected between the shells supports the front shell at an open position. A support movably mounted to the front shell carries a view port to view the object through the window pane and to trace an image of the object on the tracing plane.

Abstract: A laser meter includes a casing; a laser module inside the casing; and a reflection means coaxial with the laser module and having circular circumference. The laser meter can provide both horizontal and vertical light beam for mark and consumes lower power.

Abstract: The surface of an athletic field is divided into multiple regions or zones. A first of these zones is served by a first group of laser sources. A second of the zones is served by a second group of laser sources. Each group includes at least two lasers arranged to project visible light onto the field from opposite lateral sides of the field. The output from each group is focused onto the field so as to form a composite line across the field—anywhere within the associated zone. A controller is operative, in response to receipt of a command from either a keyboard terminal or a wireless, hand held user interface device, to select one of the first group of laser sources and the second group of laser sources to project a composite temporary visible line. The zones may be contiguous or may be separated by one or more intermediate zones, with each intermediate zone having its own associated group of laser sources.

Abstract: A deflection gauge dislodging system for performing deflection tests of pipes while permitting the deflection gauge to be readily dislodged from the interior of the pipe should it become stuck in the pipe. The deflection gauge dislodging system includes an elongate deflection gauge for measuring a minimum diameter of a lumen of a pipe. A dislodging apparatus is provided for dislodging the deflection gauge from a lodged condition in the lumen of a pipe. The dislodging apparatus is adapted to impact against the deflection gauge while the deflection gauge is positioned in the lumen of the pipe.

Abstract: A mechanism for positioning a substrate of an image sensor. The substrate has first to fourth edges. The mechanism includes a standard unit, a link unit, and a push-up needle unit. The standard unit has adjacent first and second standard planes, both of which define a positioning region for receiving the substrate. The first and second edges contact the first and second standard planes, respectively. The link unit includes a first link and a second link pivotally mounted to the first link at a pivotal portion for positioning the third edge of the substrate. The push-up needle unit positions the fourth edge. When the link unit operates, the push-up needle unit and the pivotal portion of the link unit are moved toward the fourth edge and the third edge of the substrate, respectively, to position the substrate.

Abstract: A tape measure includes a housing assembly including a casing having two opposed sidewalls, a receiving cavity forming therebetween and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, and a supporting axle having two ends supported at the sidewalls respectively, a tape reel which is disposed in the receiving cavity and is rotatably supported by the supporting axle, an elongated measuring blade, which is disposed in the receiving cavity, having an outer end being blocked at the opening of the casing and arranged to extend out of the casing, a retracting device for winding up the measuring blade in a coil rolled manner about the tape reel, and a friction reduction device provided between the supporting axle and the tape reel for substantially reducing a friction therebetween so as to enhance a rotational movement of the tape reel with respect to the supporting axle.

Abstract: Column for measuring longitudinal dimensions (1) comprising: a supporting frame (2), a carriage (3) capable of moving along a measuring axis (z) along the supporting frame, a probe tip (44) connected to said carriage and designed to be brought into contact with the piece to be measured, a motorized driving device of the carriage comprising a cable or belt (40) for moving said carriage along said measuring axis and a driving motor (5), a system for measuring the position of said carriage (3) along said measuring axis. The driving motor drives an upper driving pulley through a reducing gear and a friction element. The motor, the reducing gear and the friction element are all integrated inside the pulley. Advantages: gain of space. Reduction of the number of parts. Reduction of the constraints applied by the driving belt on the carriage.

Abstract: Trays are provided with identical vertical spacers which enable the trays to be stacked on top of each other in a centered way, with a suitable or appropriate spacing between them, and enable the various adjacent stacks of trays to be raised and lowered in steps, by an elevating and lowering system which acts only on the bottom tray of each stack. The sides of the stacks of trays of the kiln are thus free and can be engaged by conveyors for the translation of the trays between the stacks, both in a normal operating cycle and in a short operating cycle. However, the lower translation conveyors, which transfer the trays from the stack with an unloading station to that with a loading station, are positioned in the conventional way, i.e., under the stacks of trays and transversely with respect to the trays.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a duct having a fluid outlet for fluid propelled through the duct and a container positions a substance for diffusion into the fluid through an opening. A movable valve selectively places the opening in fluid communication with the fluid in the duct and seals the opening to prevent introduction of the substance into the fluid. In a particularly advantageous embodiment the apparatus is a blow dryer in which a heating element disposed in the duct heats air flowing therethrough. The substance can be a fragrance or a conditioner introduced into the air stream. According to other aspects of the invention, the container is interchangeable with containers containing other substances, such as different fragrances, and is completely sealed when the blow dryer is not in use. In another embodiment, a container attached to the duct ejects the substance in a spray external of the duct proximate to the duct outlet.

Abstract: A system for dying material, in which system the material to be dried is located in a drying space isolated from its surroundings, in which space drying is done by way of negative pressure and a high-frequency electromagnetic field generated by electrodes. The drying space used is a drying batch-specific film package that is substantially separate from the rest of the equipment and that can be brought to an electromagnetic field generated by external electrodes. The film package serving as the drying space comprises nozzles, and for the period of drying, the package can be connected by tubes from the nozzles to equipment for removing moisture released from the material.

Abstract: A control system for a clothes dryer including a temperature sensor and a thermostat for regulating at least one dryer heating element is provided. The control system includes a microcomputer programmed to compensate for a conflict between the thermostat temperature regulation and the temperature sensor temperature regulation during dryer operation at a selected operating temperature.

Abstract: A dryer has a blower and means for dividing an airflow into two separate chambers. A drying channel is defined between the two chambers and material to be dried passes along the channel. The walls between the chambers and the channel are apertured to allow air to flow into the channel. The channel increases in cross-sectional area along the length thereof such that air flowing along the channel is subject to a pressure drop. The air thus flows substantially in one direction along the channel.

Abstract: The invention provides a structure of ventilated shoe bottom, which includes an outsole of a shoe and a cushion provided on top of the outsole to be engaged with the outsole. A concave portion that allows the cushion to be placed in is provided at the upper side of the outsole, and the surface of the concave portion is designed to be a waveform surface according to the arch of a human foot. Pluralities of calabash-shape holes are provided inside the outsole, directly reaching to the surface of the outsole. Inside the cushion, pluralities of vents are provided corresponding to each of the holes. The top openings of the vents are smaller than the bodies of the vents so as to be used like air bags, which can inflate and deflate easily to achieve the effect of ventilation.

Abstract: A shock absorption and energy return assembly for increasing the stability, shock absorption and energy return capabilities of a shoe. The assembly generally includes lower and upper guide members having a plurality of spring retainers, a plurality of springs positioned within the spring retainers, and a resilient connecting member which fixedly attaches the lower guide member to the upper guide member and serves to limit the separation between the guide members, preventing disengagement of the springs from within the guide members while simultaneously providing a means of allowing the springs to compress below their uncompressed height when a force is applied on the assembly. Alternatively, the assembly could be surrounded by a sealed, transparent encasement, which in one embodiment would comprise a lower portion and an upper portion surrounding the lower guide member and the upper guide member, and a plurality of lower extrusions and upper extrusions.

Abstract: A minefield shoe for reducing the danger of accidental detonation of a land mine by a wearer of the shoe, the shoe including: (a) a cushion including a plurality of inflatable compartments, the cushion having, when inflated, at least one flexible, substantially flat, ground-contacting surface extending across the compartments; (b) passages, disposed within the cushion, for providing fluid communication between the compartments, and (c) means for attaching the shoe to a boot of the wearer, wherein each of the compartments is in fluid communication with at least one other compartment, via the passages, so as to prevent any significant increase in internal pressure of any one of the compartments resulting from a decrease in internal volume of another compartment, thereby to allow deformation of the ground-contacting surface to form a matching counterpart of terrain engaged by the shoe, while maintaining a substantially even distribution of the load on the shoe along all of the ground-contacting surface.

Abstract: An excavation wand including a vacuum tube is disclosed herein. The vacuum tube includes a side wall defining at least one air relief opening adjacent a distal end of the vacuum tube. The excavation wand also includes at least one nozzle for directing excavation fluid through the air relief opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for removing snow from a travel surface, including a wear member movably connected to a main blade or wing blade. In some embodiments, a fastener connected to the wear member extends through an aperture in the blade and is biased in a downward direction by a biasing mechanism connected to the blade. The biasing mechanism can include a spring, brackets retaining the spring in position with respect to the blade, and a shaft connected to the fastener and to the spring to exert a biasing force (e.g., a downward force) upon the fastener and therefore upon the wear member. The wear member can pivot about a pivot point while the biasing member biases the wear member against the travel surface.

Abstract: A vertical underground stump grinding apparatus having an elongated stump grinding tool rotatable about a vertical axis with cutting blades on the surface and a drilling end rotatably mounted on a vehicle such as a hydraulic excavator or skid steer loader which provide adequate power to rotate the tool and directional support to provide vertical movement into the ground adjacent the stump, transverse movement underground toward and in grinding engaged with the sides of the stump and removal by lifting out of the ground after the stump is ground away.

Abstract: An excavating machine, representatively a tracked excavator has a boom stick portion on which both an excavating bucket and a hydraulic breaker are mounted for hydraulically driven pivotal movement between first and second limit positions. The bucket may be operated independently of the breaker for digging operations. Similarly, the breaker may be operated independently of the bucket for refusal material-breaking operations. The same excavating machine may now use the bucket and breaker in a rapid and continuous exchange, to frequently remove small quantities of broken refuse material with the bucket, exposing the bucket and breaker to fresh refuse material. A deployment system is disclosed having a bracket for closely aligned pivotal support of both the breaker and a single hydraulic cylinder on a single bracket. An end stop and latching assembly are also disclosed to increase the control and reliability of the device. An extension stop is disclosed to stabilize the device during operation.

Abstract: A lip assembly is disclosed. The lip assembly comprises a lip having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front portion, and a rear portion. A plurality of holes is disposed between the front portion and the rear portion. The lip also includes support members. Each support member is disposed adjacent to a hole within the plurality of holes and is positioned to inhibit movement of a tooth assembly coupled to the hole. A plurality of tooth assemblies extend away from the lip and are respectively coupled to the lip via the plurality of holes. The lip assembly may be used with an excavation bucket body.

Abstract: An integrated electroluminescent display device includes: at least one illumination assembly formed by a first set of layers, the illumination assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, a layer of electroluminescent material disposed between the first and second electrodes, and a plurality of conductive leads connected to corresponding ones of the first and second electrodes, the first electrode being translucent; a printed circuit layer having a plurality of conductive segments connected to corresponding ones of the first and second electrodes via the conductive leads; and an electronic component layer including electronic components having electrical contacts connected to corresponding ones of the segments of the printed circuit layer, the electronic components providing for selective illumination of the illumination assembly, the printed circuit layer is disposed in a substantially parallel and contiguous relationship with the first set of layers.

Abstract: A molded unibody plastic display frame accepts and borders a photograph or similar media. The frame includes a media insertion slot and holds a picture, or other thin and flat media, with a traditional framing border around the media when it is inserted into the frame. Preferred features include an integral stand/and or hangers. Geometry of the preferred frame permits it to be formed in a single plastic mold injection. A preferred stand moves about a living hinge defined in a backing portion, and includes locking portions to lock it into a predetermined angle. Other optional features include interconnection structures such as male posts and female cups formed at frame edges.

Abstract: A hook setting mechanism used with a fishing device is provided. The mechanism includes an arm pivotally secured to a rod holder such that the arm can pivot between a vertical position to a position where the arm is engaged with the base. The arm further includes an opening in which a trigger is movably disposed that includes a stay and a guide spaced from one another on the trigger. The stay is releasably engageable with an eyelet on a fishing pole while the guide properly positions the fishing line on the trigger such that any downward force on the line in the guide by a fish serves to disengage the eyelet from the stay, consequently setting a hook in the mouth of the fish. The disengagement of the rod and the trigger also enables the arm to pivot from the vertical position towards the base, moving the arm and the trigger out of the path of the fishing line to avoid entangling of the fishing line on the hook setting mechanism.

Abstract: A two-jawed trap including a cable snare encircling spring-loaded jaws when the trap is set. When the trap is sprung, it is constructed to disconnect the spring from the jaws under load from the animal making desperate forcible attempts to release the trap, thus allowing the jaws to open from the leg of the animal. However, the snare is set at the same time that the trap is sprung, so the animal remains caught by the snare even though the trap rigid frame including the jaws releases and completely detaches from the animal leg.

Abstract: A freeze protection compound is provided for application to an agricultural crop. The compound is preferably performed by conventional sprayer techniques. The freeze protection compound includes a fermented biomass material as an active ingredient for the purpose of protecting the agricultural crop from freezing. The fermented biomass is mixed to form the freeze protection compound in a liquid solution The fermented biomass can specifically be a fermented corn product. The fermented corn product is preferably rendered substantially free of ethanol. The freeze protection compound can be applied to the blooms and foliage of the agricultural crop, such as a tree cultivar. Most preferably such a tree cultivar conventionally includes all varieties of orchard and grove cultivated products. An effective amount of the freeze protection compound is applied to the living and growing foliage and can also as preferred be applied to blossoms or bloom sets.