Abstract: A mounting display device for a flag, a banner or a pennant for detachably mounting to a vehicle or other metal structures. The mounting display device includes a flag, a banner or a pennant being referred to as a flag and having a mounting section. The mounting section includes a first mounting side and a second mounting side. The mounting display device further includes a first magnetic member for magnetically attaching to a metal surface of the vehicle or metal surface having a first contact surface and a second contact surface; and a second magnetic member for magnetically attaching to a metal surface of the vehicle or metal structure having a first contact surface and a second contact surface.

Abstract: A golf hole advertising apparatus (10) comprises a housing (12) countersunk in ground (14). The housing (12) defines a cylindrical chamber (16) with an opening (18) for receiving a golf ball (not shown). The apparatus (10) further comprises an annular display disc (20) which is configured to fit through opening (18) into chamber (16). The housing (12) and annular display disc (20) are provided with corresponding profiles (22,24) which interengage through relative axial rotation to releasably secure the annular display disc (20) to the raised floor (26) of the housing (12). The annular display disc (20) has a pair of diametrically opposed tabs (28) on the radially inner periphery (30) thereof. Each tab has a drive surface (32)—which is accessible through opening (18)—for transmitting applied torque to the annular display disc (20) to engage/disengage the profiles (22/24).

Abstract: A revolving around a pole multiside (usually 4-side) with a minimum open space between the inside edge and the pole, vandal-proof display assembly for different sheets (advertising, public transportation schedules and maps and the like) is designed for mounting on a pole without removing other already mounted items.

Abstract: A picture frame having an integrated picture storage area therein is provided. According to a first embodiment, the storage area is attached to the back of a conventional picture frame either during manufacture of by the end user. In this manner the device of the present invention can be utilized with any conventional picture frame assembly. The storage area includes receiver flanges that are mounted to the back of the frame. A storage box is slideably received onto the flanges. In an alternate embodiment, the frame extrusion is modified to include the receiver flanges by forming them with the frame extrusion itself.

Abstract: A muzzle-loading firearm having a barrel and a pivoting firing mechanism. The barrel has a breech plug, a pivoting junction axle. and a blocking axle, and the firing mechanism has a trigger, hammer, striker and notch. The firing mechanism is pivotally attached to the barrel at the pivoting junction axle and the blocking axle is movably aligned in the notch. When the firing mechanism is pivoted, it is guided by the blocking axle in the notch ensuring sufficient clearance between said firing mechanism for easy placement of a percussion cap.

Abstract: A gun support apparatus is provided, which includes a base portion, a first arm member, and a second arm member. The first arm member is attached to the base portion. The second arm member is attached to the base portion. Each of the first and second arm members includes an upright member, a distal support member, a first link, and a second link. The first link is pivotably coupled to the upright member and attached to the distal support member, such that the first link is located between the distal support member and the upright member. The second link is pivotably coupled to the upright member and pivotably coupled to a distal end of the first link, such that the second link is located between the distal support member and the upright member. The second link has a variable length, and may include a dampener, spring, and/or friction element.

Abstract: This invention provides method of rapidly charging a glow-in-the-dark material utilizing an ultra violet emitting LED in portable form to produce a long lasting illuminating effect. The method includes providing a structure having a glow-in-the-dark material incorporated therein and exposing the glow-in-the-dark material to ultra violet light emitted from the LED to charge the glow-in-the-dark material for a period of time. The method of charging a glow-in-the-dark material is applicable to all types of sporting activities where such glow-in-the-dark materials are used, such as hunting and fishing, as well as other known applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing self-propelled casting within a fishing apparatus that is the functional replacement of a conventional rod and reel combination. The system and method of the present invention advantageously include utilization of a self-propelled casting apparatus that employs a constant torque spring motor to provide a flat torque/force response both in the loading and releasing phases of a casting cycle. The casting apparatus employs a point-and-release method of safely and accurately casting a bobber or other article of fishing tackle over a specified distance.

Abstract: The attached disclosure describes the only functional golf club that contains a telescopic fishing pole within the club shaft. This single piece of equipment will allow someone to participate in the sport of golf, as well as, the sport of fishing. Prior attempts to combine a golf club with a fishing pole have only been attempted on a standard golf club shaft. This length does not provide for enough flex to adequately fight a sizable fish. In addition, the fishing portion of the apparatus has been predominately fixed to the golf apparatus thereby limiting the golfers ability to have full use of the golf apparatus. The device attached to this disclosure allows for the separation of the golf and fishing apparatus to give the owner an either or option.

Abstract: A protective cover for a fishing reel attached to a fishing rod. The protective cover comprises an enclosure having an interior chamber with a middle region and a predetermined circumference. The enclosure also includes first and second opposing ends with first and second panels and first and second apertures, respectively, through which the interior chamber may be accessed. The first aperture has a circumference that is smaller than, and offset relative to the internal circumference of the interior chamber, and the second aperture is variable in circumference from a first circumference that is larger than the internal circumference of said interior chamber to a second circumference that is smaller than the internal circumference of said interior chamber. The first, larger circumference of the second aperture facilitates insertion of a rod and reel into the interior chamber. Upon insertion, portions of the fishing rod protrude through the first and second apertures.

Abstract: An improved automatic setting hook apparatus that deploys upon the application of generally opposing, lateral, inward forces generated by the inside of a fish's mouth. The apparatus may be manually placed in a cocked position and then released or set upon the application of the two opposing, lateral, inward forces such that a fish may be hooked without the necessity of a fisherman manually setting the hook in the fish's mouth. One embodiment may be an automatic setting hook apparatus comprising a single wire with at least one integral catch.

Abstract: A fishing line sinker assemblage and the method of using same including a sinker having a streamlined, weighted body that is provided with a longitudinally extending, central bore. A novel fishing line connector and release means which comprises a yieldably deformable relatively light gauge stainless steel wire securement member is telescopically receivable within the central base of the weight body. The securement member includes a uniquely formed, spiral shaped connector loop that enables the connector and release means to be readily interconnected with a fishing line without cutting the line or removing the hook or swivel. Once the fishing line has been connected to the release means, the legs of the release means are fed through the central bore of the weighted body and one or more of the legs is bent outwardly and then cut. Should the weight become snagged, the weight can be expeditiously released from the release means by exerting an upward pressure on the fishing line.

Abstract: A fishing line sinker comprising a streamlined, weighted body that is provided with an angularly inclined line bore that is strategically placed in an ideal position proximate either the center or the upper end of the sinker. This unique design permits the sinker to freely glide over solid bottom debris without snagging. More particularly, the novel design permits the fishing line to lift the upper portion of the sinker over obstructions without any frontal contact of the sinker.

Abstract: Container means of baits (2) comprises wall means (5, 6) internally to which a containing region (16) is provided of bait means (2) and comprising a peelable back portion (19) suitable for defining, after opening, a passage (4) for at least one subject for which said bait means (2) is designed; the container means comprises as well a containing region (16) of bait means (2) and notching line means (26) identifying into said wall means (5, 6) removable closing means (25) of said passage (4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (1) for arranging or removing a screen (2) some distance above a ground, particularly provided with crops (3), comprising: -one or more supports (4) extending at least partly at the distance above the ground, wherein the supports (4) are provided with guide means; -a screen with edge suitable for being guided in or along the guide means (7) of the supports (4); and pulling means (12) which arranged on at least one side of the guide means (7) and which can be mounted releasable on the edge of the screen (2), in order to pull the screen (2) along the supports (4) into a position substantially screening the ground or into a position leaving the ground clear.

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: The present invention relates to a multifunctional container (1) comprising two container sections (3, 4), each having a base (5) and at least two side walls (8, 9) to define an enclosed space (7) open at the top, one of said side walls (9) on each container section (3, 4) having magnetic means located on said side wall (9) of each of the container sections to permit the container sections to be easily joined and separated.

Abstract: A method for packaging a plant using a flexible sleeve having a cloth-like appearance.

Abstract: The invention relates to the method and device for plasmacatalytic conversion of liquid hydrocarbons, such as engine fuels, into a synthesis gas by employing a pulse-periodic pseudocorona streamer microwave discharge (or semi-continuous microwave discharge) in the presence of air, and in certain cases, water.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus arranged to maximize heat utilization for a hydrocarbon steam reforming process to produce synthesis gas. The apparatus comprises a refractory lined vessel with partition walls that divide the inside of the vessel into (1) a combustion chamber(s) containing one or more burners, and (2) convection chambers used as a means to remove combustion products from the combustion chamber through one or more openings at the opposite end of the burner end. The combustion chamber contains one or more reformer tubes in which a mixed-feed of hydrocarbon and steam flow co-current with combustion products and receive direct radiant heat from the combustion flame through the tube wall. The convection chambers contain a tube-in-tube device filled with catalyst in the annuli.

Abstract: A door system for a cold storage locker has increased resistance to damage when by including resilient door panels that flex when hit by a forklift. A high degree of insulation is achieved by the choice and thickness of the resilient foams therein. Also, the resilient door panels are magnetically attracted to a gasket seal on a doorframe to provide an affirmative seal. Active magnetic control may enhance the attraction or repulsion of the door panel. Frost control is realized by warming air from the cold storage locker and passing it through air channels in the door panel proximate to the gasket seal and down an astragal interface between door panels. Door panels of laminate, bagged poured foam formation, and self-skinning foam formation give further reduced cost of manufacture and shipping.

Abstract: The invention improves accuracy of engagement of a pinion and a rack with each other in an automatic opening/closing device for a vehicle. In the automatic opening/closing device for the vehicle and for automatically opening and closing an opening/closing member provided to a vehicle body, the device includes a motor for generating a driving force for driving a pinion for rotation, a sliding member having a rack engaged with the pinion, and a rail member for positioning the sliding member and for guiding the sliding member in a predetermined direction. The sliding member and the opening/closing member are connected through a connecting rod. A base member is integrally formed with a motor fixing portion and a rail fixing portion. The motor and the rail member are fixed to the base member. As a result, it is easy to improve accuracy of positioning of the pinion and the rack and to improve accuracy of engagement of the pinion and the rack with each other.

Abstract: A window regulator cable assembly method and system includes a window regulator cable arrangement having a cable drum wheel, a first top pulley wheel, a first bottom pulley wheel, and a cable. The cable drum wheel, the top pulley wheel and the bottom pulley wheel are in a spaced apart relationship. The cable is mounted to provide cable runs between the wheels. At least one wheel is spaced from another wheel by a semi-rigid tube that surrounds the associated cable run. The semi-rigid tube is under an axial load to maintain tension in the cable. The wheels are pivotally mounted in a rigid spaced apart relationship on a rigid frame to remove the axial load from the semi-rigid tube.

Abstract: A vehicular rear window assembly for a vehicle comprises a first fixed pane, a second fixed pane, a sliding pane, which is supported for horizontal movement between open and closed positions, and a drive assembly. The slider window assembly includes a support system that supports the fixed panes in a manner to define a central opening. The support system further includes a carrier that supports the sliding pane for horizontal movement and, further, provides an enhanced engagement between the sliding pane and the drive assembly.

Abstract: A window glass sending and guiding channel has a base (22) and side walls (25, 26). One of the side walls (25) carries a lip (29) extending partway across the mouth of the channel, and the opposite side wall (26) carries a similar though smaller lip (30). The lips (29, 30) carry respective applied layers of flock (46). A further lip (24) is mounted on the outside of one (25) of the side walls of the channel and extends past the mouth of the channel to overlap one of the side walls of a stiff mounting frame (20). In addition, this further lip (24) is pressed overlappingly against a terminating edge of the flocked layer (46) on the lip (29), to form a sharp and visually pleasing linear edge (29A) along the flocked area (46). This therefore hides a possibly ragged edge to the flocked area (46) on the lip (29).

Abstract: An inflatable device with an outer inflatable structure, inflatable interior frame, an interior opening and an outer opening. The frame has a plurality of side rods, a center wall, a plurality of interconnected ribs and a plurality of air passages. The interior opening is on a rib and receives any common air pump. The interior frame becomes rigid upon inflation and, forces apart the walls of the outer inflatable structure. Once the interior frame is completely inflated, it provides support to the outer inflatable structure so that the main air chamber inside of the outer inflatable structure does not need to be fully inflated with air. A cap placed over the outer opening is fitted with an air pump valve in order that additional air may be pumped into the main air chamber to increase the firmness of the inflatable device.

Abstract: An external soffit system for a conservatory roof which prevents unwelcome insects or birds from forming nests and provides a more aesthetically appealing appearance of the conservatory. The soffit also provides a platform from which lights or speakers may be mounted. The soffit and supporting structure also provide added protection to the conservatory roof structure from the elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a partition for a column, in particular a packed and/or plate column, which carries out separations and/or chemical reactions and has at least two partition elements (3) that are superposed and/or juxtaposed on the same plane and interconnected by at least one plug-in and/or clamping connection (4). A sealing profile (16, 19) is provided between the interior wall of the column and the front of the partition elements that faces the interior wall of thc column, in addition to a fixing device (6) for fixing the partition (1) on the interior wall (5) of the column, the upper face and/or lateral fixing parts of the partition hearing installed elements (17) of the column and/or column floors.

Abstract: A spherical container having a shell formed by 6 bands, interwoven in such a way as to create 12 pentagonal openings spaced evenly around the sphere. 12 pentagonal covers, 20 disk shaped covers, and 30 struts. Building materials for the invention can be composite materials such as graphite or fiberglass fibers wherein, the parts are joined with stitching and then permanently bonded together with a suitable adhesive such as epoxy to form an airtight container. The invention can also be fashioned from sheets of weldable material, wherein all seams are welded together to form an airtight container. The 30 struts are placed inside the sphere with their end points located with reference to the vertexes of the pentagonal openings in such a way as to form a tensegrity dodecahedron. This structure may be used as a building, a pressure vessel, a vacuum vessel, or a container.

Abstract: A unitary vent chute and insulation dam body for providing ventilation to an open attic space in a building structure that has a pitched roof and preventing insulating material, particularly loose fill insulation, from blocking that ventilation. The body, formed from a flexible polyolefin foam, includes surface channels, internal conduits or both that promote air flow between a soffit vent and an attic vent in the building structure. The body is flexible enough to bend without breaking, yet stiff enough that one end of the body rests against a roof deck without closing off the surface channels or grooves when the other end is fastened near the top of the structure exterior wall. The body is bent and inserted between adjacent rafters either before or after the end is fastened to the structure exterior wall.

Abstract: A camouflaged structure and a method of camouflaging a structure against a background having a generally uniform composition of hue, saturation and brightness. In one embodiment, the camouflaged structures comprises a cell tower (100) camouflaged to decrease its visual impact when viewed by a viewer against a background sky (122) from an expected vantage point (102) using camouflaging techniques according to various aspects of the present invention. In a first aspect, the camouflage technique of the present invention comprises applying regions of color to one or more components of cell tower, wherein the colors are selected to match the composition (hue, saturation and brightness) of the background sky. In a second aspect, the camouflage technique of the present invention comprises providing one or more components of cell tower with reflectors that reflect light from an ambient sky (124) to a viewer.

Abstract: A combined dock seal and shelter structure for a truck loading dock includes a vehicle-engaging seal member that is removably or replaceably attached to a compressible side pad. A backer can be used to help mount the side pad to a wall, adjacent to a doorway. The side pad preferably comprises a resiliently compressible foam core within a pliable cover 4, while the seal member comprises a pliable curtain or semi-rigid panel that are flexible but less compressible than the foam core.

Abstract: A system and method for securing the wall framing and roof of a building structure against wind. A cable tensioner, located between two uprights of the wall framing and below the top plate, is attached to an anchor secured in the foundation. A cable extends over the first roofing member, under the top plate, over a second roofing member, through the cable tensioner, and over a third roofing member. In another embodiment, a cable tensioner has a vertical sleeve, a hollow tube affixed to the vertical sleeve, a rod extending through the vertical sleeve, and a nut threaded onto the nut for tensioning the cable.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a tensioned structure, essentially for use as a temporary shelter, comprising at least one unit (100), said unit comprising a net of longitudinal elements (1), said net consisting of:

Abstract: A wall includes a plurality of wall members stacked substantially vertically and including a bottom wall member and a top wall member. Each wall member has an upper surface in opposed relation to a lower surface and a through opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. A through opening in each wall member is aligned with a through opening in all other wall members so as to form a through opening in the wall extending from the upper surface of the top wall member to the lower surface of the bottom wall member. A rod, having an upper end in opposed relation to a lower end, is positioned in the through opening of the wall and a lower fastener attaches to the lower end of the rod adjacent the lower surface of the bottom wall member. An upper fastener attaches to the upper end of the rod adjacent the upper surface of the top wall member, and an actuator is positioned between the upper fastener and the upper surface of the top wall member for applying a downward force to the top wall member.

Abstract: Thin composite panels with interconnection schemes that are unitized with the panels, i.e., formed integrally and substantially simultaneously with the panels. Further contemplated is the application of an injection molding technique, such as reaction injection molding, in establishing a foam or polymeric core between laminates in thin composite panels. Additionally contemplated is the use of interchangeable laminate components in affording the capability of altering the coloring or other visual features of a reveal in a panel or panels.

Abstract: A precast panel for building reinforced concrete walls has a metal liner that forms a front surface of the panel. A concrete mass is disposed behind the liner. The panel has reinforcement structure within the concrete mass that can be used to provide continuity of reinforcement between adjacent panels. Edges on the concrete mass are recessed, facilitating the connection of a splice end on a reinforcing bar with a splice end on an adjacent panel. The liner, reinforcement structure, and concrete mass form a composite steel-concrete structure.

Abstract: A system for making a liquid-retaining wall, such as a swimming pool wall, from prefabricated panels, the system comprising at least assembly means for assembling together two consecutive vertically-disposed panels, a low belt which supports the panels, and a high belt which is fitted to the panels, the assembly means having the function of holding together two assembled-together panels while allowing one of the panels to move angularly relative to the other about a vertical axis, and also including angle-determining means for ensuring that at least two consecutive panels are at a determined angular orientation relative to each other as a function of the outline of the wall to be made, and further including stiffening means for stiffening the panels once they have been assembled to one another, wherein the wall is made up of plane panels which are equally suitable for being included in a rectilinear or in a curved portion of the outline of the wall to be made, and wherein each angle-determining means is const

Abstract: The invention of this application is a protective sleeve for posts, such as fence posts, which are placed in the ground and cemented in place. The use of the protective sleeve increases the useful life of the post and makes it easy to replace a broken post without removing the concrete.

Abstract: The purpose of this system is twofold. First, to slow or virtually eliminate weep holes in retaining walls and other structures from clogging. Secondly, to prevent aggregate/soil from escaping from backfill material behind the structure. When placed between the structure's weep hole and backfill material, it provides a combination of stabilization and filtration. It utilizes materials commercially available, but combines them in a unique fashion. This system is more robust than any of the separate components.

Abstract: An aesthetic security doorway is made up of a door with a support structure and a number of crossbars which are shaped and arranged to take on an aesthetically pleasing design, and a doorframe surrounding the door with ornamentation that continues the design of the door onto the doorframe so as to form a unitary decorative image. The crossbars and ornamentation can convey a variety of suitable design themes, such as palm tree branches and fronds, or vines and leaves. Also disclosed is a method for concealing a security door by arranging a number of crossbars on the door to form a decorative design, and providing ornamentation on the surrounding doorframe to continue the design of the door onto the doorframe.

Abstract: A sectional door (10) and an assembly method for attaching a component (40, 41, 90) to a panel (11) of the sectional door (10) including the steps of fabricating a panel (11) for the sectional door (10), preparing a component (40, 41, 90) for attachment to the panel (11), dispensing a first adhesive (71, 72) on a surface where the panel (11) and the component (40, 41, 90) are to be joined, locating the panel (11) and the component (40, 41, 90) in a predetermined relative attachment position, and dispensing a second adhesive (71, 72) along at least one surface where the panel (11) and the component (40, 41, 90) abut.

Abstract: A fire rated glass flooring system comprising a first layer of glass which is a structural glass and a second layer of glass which is a fire rated glass, together with a structural frame supporting the flooring system, wherein the two layers of glass are positioned one above the other and are separated by at least one load transferring means. The flooring system is more aesthetic than conventional frames as the usr of a load transferring means allows the first and second layers of glass to be brought closer together and hence the structural frame supporting the system is less visible through the system.

Abstract: A multi-piece clamp for installation on a standing seam is disclosed. One component of the clamp is a clamp body with a clamp body slot formed therein. This slot may be mounted on a standing seam without having to slide the clamp body onto an end of the seam. Another component of the clamp is an insert(s) that may be disposed within the clamp body slot between a clamp body slot wall and the standing seam. One or more seam fasteners may be directed through the clamp body and a clamp body slot wall to secure each of the inserts within the clamp body slot by a compression of the same, and further to secure the clamp to the standing seam.

Abstract: Precast planar construction blocks are cast on-site or received and assembled in free-standing modules. A variety of shapes of spaced apart paired blocks form free-standing modules which apply building load over a large footprint. Biaxial sleeve connectors and threaded rods facilitate connection between blocks. The free-standing modules are connected with other structural elements to form a complete primary structure. The primary structure can then be enclosed using manufactured blocks to establish perimeter walls and roofs.

Abstract: A closure assembly is provided that includes first and second intersecting members such as a rail and stile. The rail and stile are engaged with one another forming a butt joint, preferably a corner. Male and female keys are respectively secured to the rail and stile with the keys forming a dovetail interlocking relationship with complimentary tapered surfaces. A fastener is received by the keys to expand the tapered surfaces forcing the rail and stile to be drawn into further engagement with one another at the butt joint. The interlocking tapered surfaces produce a stronger joint and eliminate any gap that might result at the joint as the threaded fastener is installed. The door is assembled by securing the male key to the rail. The stile is aligned with the rail and the second key is inserted into a pocket in the stile. The male and female keys are interlocked and a fastening element is installed into the keys to expand the keys and draw the rail and stile into further engagement with one another.

Abstract: The present building block has at least one inner core, a secondary or end core portion, and an interlock protruding from one face and forming a portion of the periphery of at least one of the inner cores. When placed end to end and at the same level, building blocks of the present invention form a secondary core or seat for reception of the interlock. When a first row of building blocks placed end to end is staggered relative to a second row of building blocks placed end to end, the interlocks of one row of building blocks mate with the secondary or end core portions or relatively large inner cores of the other row of building blocks such that neighboring rows of building block interlock. The basic building block has ends that are oblique such that rows having a preset radius can be formed or such that a linear row can be formed by placing one block front-to-back and an adjacent building block back-to-front.

Abstract: A system and method for strengthening elongated members of a tower section is provided. A tower section includes a plurality of elongated members. At least one reinforcing member is employed to reinforce the tower section. A structural adhesive is applied to the elongated members and the reinforcing members. The reinforcing members are pressed or otherwise placed against corresponding elongated members. The structural adhesive is cured to thereby permanently attach the reinforcing members to the corresponding elongated members. The reinforcing members can be clamped, bolted or otherwise secured to the corresponding elongated members during curing of the structural adhesive.

Abstract: A wall system for a structure including elongate furring strips having a multiplicity of transversely oriented air passages. The elongate furring strips are arranged on a first envelope layer of a wall and covered with a second envelope layer. The furring strips space the first and second envelope layers apart, forming a plurality of enclosed cavities or air spaces. The cavities are in fluid communication with each other through the air passages in the furring strips, and may be in fluid communication with the outside atmosphere. Air is thusly enabled to circulate from the outdoors through substantially all portions of the cavities, promoting drying of the first and second envelope layers, which may be sheathing and finish siding.

Abstract: A folding linkage is hereby disclosed that is comprised of four links, each link having a bevel gear on its end, where each link is in geared contact with a neighboring link, such that both links are held together by a hub element that is small relative to the two links. An alternate embodiment of the invention has links that have a spur gear on each end, whereby each gear end is engaged with a central rack (linear gear).