Abstract: A door sealing assembly in a laundry dryer having a hinged door employs a unified sealing member provided as a single sealing member including a large diameter part, a small diameter part, a tip and a lip disposed in correspondence to the various components of the laundry dryer. The reduced number of sealing members improves the sealing properties of the door sealing assembly, simplifies fabrication, and reduces production cost.

Abstract: The thermal foot cover is an article of footwear to be worn when the wearer's foot is subjected to cold temperatures. The thermal foot cover has an upper cover portion attached to a bottom panel to define a cavity for insertion of a wearer's shoe-encased or boot-encased foot or a wearer's foot. The upper cover portion and the bottom panel are made from a material comprising an outer covering, a radiant barrier and a inner covering where the radiant barrier is sandwiched between the outer cover and the inner cover. The radiant barrier is the insulation system of the thermal foot cover, which reflects the wearer's body heat back inside the footwear and keeps the wearer's feet warm. The thermal foot cover is flexible, lightweight and readily washable due to the use of the radiant barrier as the insulation system.

Abstract: A waterproof shoe structure having an exterior upper (1), an interior upper including a waterproof, water vapor permeable functional layer (2a) arranged adjacent to the exterior upper (1) and a lining (2) facing the shoe interior, an insole (4, 4a, 4c) and an outsole (6), wherein the interior upper has a lower end region (2b) that extends at least for the most part beyond the lower end of the exterior upper, and which is joined on the one hand to the exterior upper (1) and on the other hand to the insole (4, 4a, 4c). The lower end region of the interior upper that extends beyond the exterior upper (1) is folded outwards in such a way that the functional layer in the entire end region (2b) is turned back on itself, and the interior upper has a lower edge arising from this folding, that the free end of the outwardly folded interior upper is joined to the exterior upper (1), and that the lower edge of the interior upper is joined to the insole (4, 4a, 4c).

Abstract: The present invention addresses an elastomeric sole having a sidewall with a height less that 0.625 inch, forming a cavity and a horizontally disposed rim extending from the top surface of the sidewall. The sole includes at least two upstanding regions extending upwardly from the cavity lower surface, each region formed from elastomer and having a different effective modulus of elasticity. The invention also includes the combination of an elastomeric sole and an upper and a method for sewing an elastomeric sole to an upper by means of a converted sewing machine.

Abstract: A reversed kinetic system for the sole of a shoe includes at least one energy absorber including a plurality of kinetic damping elements for absorbing shock energy and at least one elastically deformable expansion chamber surrounding the at least one energy absorber, wherein the kinetic damping elements are adapted to rub against each other causing friction and absorbing shock energy.

Abstract: A shoe insole which, within a shoe, combines shock cushioning, heat dissipating, moisture-removing, and low-frictioning contact with the underside of the foot. The insole preferably includes two adhesively bonded layers. The lower layer is a shock-cushioning layer which includes plural, elongate, through-bore perforations that are distributed in a grid fashion throughout the layer, with each perforation extending completely through the thickness of this lower layer, and opening to opposite (upper and lower) faces in the lower layer. The upper layer is a continuous, non-perforated moisture-wicking, low-frictioning, fabric layer which extends across and spans the upper, otherwise open ends of the perforations.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing a part of a sports boot is one which essentially comprises the following steps:

Abstract: A boot (100), such as a sports boot, having a removable liner (160) that is adapted to be inserted into an outer shell (110). The liner includes a vamp gap (170) with a plurality of cable keepers (168) disposed on either side of the gap, and a cable (166) that slidably engages the cable keepers, for tightening the liner about the user's foot. A tightening mechanism (190) having a knob (192) is attached to the liner and engages the cable, whereby the user can releasably tension the cable. An aperture (126) including a grommet portion (130) in the outer shell is adapted to receive the knob whereby the user can tighten the liner without removing the boot outer shell.

Abstract: Apparatuses, a system, and a method for engaging a wearer's toes within an interior of a footwear item are provided. A panel is configured to extend at least partially across a toebox of the interior of the footwear item. An attachment mechanism is configured to position the panel in the interior of the footwear item so that the panel is positioned inside the toebox to engage an edge of at least one of the wearer's toes. The panel includes a flexible or stretchable material such as neoprene. The attachment mechanism includes at least one of stitching, adhesive bonding, and thermal welding. The attachment mechanism joins the panel to the interior of the footwear item at a plurality of points along at least one of a lower edge of the panel and side edges of the panel, such as by joining the panel to an insole.

Abstract: A golf alignment system and method that allows a golfer to properly align his or her feet in relation to the already positioned golf club prior to attempting a shot. The invention comprises one or more substantially horizontal alignment stripes disposed upon a pair of shoes worn by a golfer. The alignment stripes may be of any color or material provided they are visually discernable from the rest of the shoe. The present invention uses aligned stripes skewed at a slight angle, offset from the longitudinal axis of the golfer's shoes. Because a human's back or heel portion of the foot is narrower than the front portion, adjacent horizontally disposed alignment stripes on each individual shoe, when brought together, would not result in a series of horizontal lines. However, when utilizing the present invention at the beginning of the alignment process before the golfer actually strikes the ball, the golfer brings his or her feet together or very close to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sole made from a first material, at least one receptacle made from a second material, and at least one stud, which can be releasably mounted within the receptacle by inserting a fastening projection of the stud into the receptacle. The fastening projection includes a first locking member, and the receptacle includes a flexible wall having a second locking member. The flexible wall is deflected when the fastening projection is inserted into the receptacle until the first and the second locking members engage.

Abstract: An article of footwear provided with snap-fit replaceable ground-engaging members, particularly snap-fit tips, and a kit and method for altering ground-engaging characteristics of an article of footwear such as an athletic shoe. An article of footwear according to the present invention includes a sole (and/or a footplate) having at least one ground-engaging member in snap-fit engagement therewith. In particular, the ground-engaging member is engageable under the application of a non-rotational force (especially a manual force). According to one aspect of the present invention, a clearly discernible feedback (especially an audible feedback, such as a click or a snapping sound) is provided to clearly indicate engagement between the ground-engaging member and the sole.

Abstract: A footwear kit having a hand-held remote controller and footwear with a sole comprising remotely controlled front and rear rotating discs coupled along a lateral side of the sole. The front and rear rotating discs provide an appearance of rotating wheels when rotating. The footwear and discs provide an illusion of a vehicle or hot rod. The kit may further include a carry case with a rotatable disc remotely controlled simultaneously with the front and rear discs. In an alternative embodiment, the kit may include a pump to inflate an inflatable chamber in the sole.

Abstract: The invention of the license plate Loover is to put a stop to unauthorized photos of license plates. A photo of a license plate is not a way to determine weather or not a situation was not the cause of an outcome. The license plate Loover will help to protect people from having their rights violated and to prevent private companies from profiting from and earning royalties off of photos of people's personal property without their authorization.

Abstract: A hose clamp identification marker for selectively identifying contents of a flexible hose. The hose clamp identification marker may be implemented in connection with a hose clamp and may comprise an open channel configured to straddle a hose. In this manner, the hose clamp identification marker of the present invention may be introduced to and removed from the hose clamp without disrupting continuity of treatment or requiring disassembly of the connection between the hose and a delivery device, such as a hollow needle.

Abstract: The advertisement billboard includes at least one rotatable polyhedral column and a driving mechanism provided on a frame. The polyhedral column is consisted of a plurality of rotatable exhibiting boards having an obverse side and a reverse side. Each obverse side of the exhibiting boards outwardly displays an advertisement in sequence when the polyhedral column rotates for the first revolution, and each reverse side of the exhibiting boards outwardly displays an advertisement when the polyhedral column rotates for the second revolution, thereby enabling the advertisement billboard to display a multiple of planar advertisements.

Abstract: The described embodiments of the present invention include a system and method for display. The display includes a mounting having a ferrous component, the mounting being adapted for the display of an item. The display system also includes a tag. The tag has a display surface for display of a desired message and has a magnet attached thereto. The magnet provides an attractive force to the ferrous component when the tag is placed on the mounting.

Abstract: Disclosed is electronic display board supporting structure installed on perimeter road. The electronic display board supporting structure including: a main post having a base plate installed at a lower end part thereof to be uprightly coupled to a base concrete member; a main frame formed of a rectangular pipe material such that an electronic display board case frame for constructing an electronic display board and a side pole for supporting an electronic display board case have a combined structure to reduce a total area and weight when an electronic display board is installed; and a connection member horizontally extended from the main frame to couple the main frame with the main post.

Abstract: A personal identification tag engraved or printed with information such as emergency contact numbers or bearer's name and address which may be molded to the contour of clothing such as the heel of a shoe and adhered to the exterior, typically the rear exterior portion of the shoe or the heel section.

Abstract: A device for displaying printed material is configured to be releasably attached to a vehicle shoulder belt to facilitate easy retrieval and/or viewing of the printed material. The device includes a flexible base sheet, a flexible pocket secured to the base sheet or a flexible panel secured to the base sheet to define a pocket, and a releasable fastener connect to the flexible base sheet to allow releasable attachment of the device to a vehicle shoulder belt. The releasable fastener is configured to connect opposite edges of the device together so that the device can be wrapped around a vehicle shoulder belt and secured thereto by connection of opposite edges of the device.

Abstract: A portable model picture framing gallery comprising an easily carried box containing multiple image cards, multiple mat cards, one or more transparent protective covers, and multiple frame cards. The image cards contain preselected representations of artwork images manipulated to a predetermined size, the mat cards are of a variety of colors and textures, the transparent cover can be non-glare or regular glass or plastic, and framing cards are each imprinted with representation of a frame. The user selects an image card, one or more mat cards, a protective cover, and a suitable frame card to view a representation of the custom framed image suitable for placing an order.

Abstract: A 3D picture frame for making a 3D framed display. A mounted background picture is bent into a concavo-convex shape for adding a 3D effect to the displayed picture. A mounted bottom edge picture achieves a depth of the field and a wrap-around effect. A floating picture, which is preferably a self trimmed composite picture for bearing a customer's image, obtained without manual trimming process, is displayed in front of and spaced apart from the background picture. A created arch-shaped void space in this frame can house one or more magnetically held 3D arts therein. A toy platform can be installed to turn the 3D picture frame into a play-and-display station. An animated 3D art with a built-in insert will add “live” to the 3D framed display. All above contents can be mounted or removed without taking down the frame body from the wall.

Abstract: A system and method for extracting a round of ammunition from a semi-automatic handgun having a slide with an opening are provided. An extractor assembly includes a first member configured to be disposed in the opening of the slide such that the slide encloses the first member. A second member has a portion configured to engage a round of ammunition. The second member is configured to pivot relative to the first member. A joint may connect the first member with the second member to allow the second member to pivot relative to the first member to thereby engage the round of ammunition. In addition, a spring may be provided to bias the second member into engagement with the round of ammunition.

Abstract: A handgun comprises a frame, a trigger pivotally mounted on the frame for movement between a rest position and a depressed position, and a hammer pivotally mounted on the frame in spaced relation to the trigger. A trigger bar is pivotally connected to the trigger and extends into operative relation with the hammer for cocking the hammer when the trigger is moved to the depressed position. A biasing member has a first end connected to the frame and a second end connected to the trigger bar for biasing the trigger bar in a direction into operative relationship with the hammer and in a direction for returning the trigger to the rest position from the depressed position.

Abstract: A safety device for a revolver including an assembly adapted to be affixed to the revolver on opposite sides of the trigger guard, and a cylinder block connected to the assembly having a rigid leg for extending into a chamber to secure the revolver. The cylinder block includes a base having an aperture and a bent portion disposed between the aperture and the base. One or more pins extend from at least one of the side members for extending through the aperture for attaching the cylinder block to the assembly.

Abstract: A rapid action bullet reloading device for use in conjunction with any firearm utilizing a removable magazine is operable by either hand of the user with minimal effort. The device includes a sleeve, defining a main body, a lever hinged to the sleeve and a cam member operatively engaged with the lever. The sleeve is structured and disposed to receive the magazine in a releasably locked and registered position for the bullet reloading operation. The device is operated by squeezing the lever towards the sleeve body with one hand which rotates the cam member about a cam axis in a highly leveraged action. Rotation of the cam causes an integral finger extending from the cam member to engage and depress a properly positioned bullet into the magazine. A spring urges the cam member back to the relaxed position upon each release of the lever, whereupon a next successive bullet can be placed in registered position for loading.

Abstract: A rapid action bullet reloading device for use in conjunction with any firearm utilizing a removable magazine is operable by either hand of the user with minimal effort. The device includes a sleeve, defining a main body, a lever hinged to the sleeve and a cam member operatively engaged with the lever. The sleeve is structured and disposed to receive the magazine in a releasably locked and registered position for the bullet reloading operation. The device is operated by squeezing the lever towards the sleeve body with one hand which rotates the cam member about a cam axis in a highly leveraged action. Rotation of the cam causes an integral finger extending from the cam member to engage and depress a properly positioned bullet into the magazine. A spring urges the cam member back to the relaxed position upon each release of the lever, whereupon a next successive bullet can be placed in registered position for loading.

Abstract: A fishing device includes a pliable sheeting material with one or more fish shaped decals adhered to the surface of the sheeting material and at least one line attachment that attaches a fishing line or fishing leader to the sheeting material. The sheeting material may be of various shapes and sizes. The fished shaped decals adhered to the sheeting material may include a plurality of decals of various sizes and shapes. The fish shaped decals may be holograms. The fish shaped decals may also be interchangeable.

Abstract: A wild game desensitization system and associated method for desensitizing wild game to the perceptible evidence of presence present at a hunting site. The system includes scent dissemination, sound generating, and movement generating systems, all associated with a mannequin for conditioning game to human presence, and thereby reducing the deterrent effect of actual human presence after the system has been at such hunting site for an extended period of time.

Abstract: An illuminated fishing rod comprising a handle and an elongated pole, both having a hollow internal cavity is disclosed. The handle's internal cavity optionally stores lures, other fishing equipment, or components such as an audio output. The internal cavity of the elongated pole houses an electroluminescent wire along its length that illuminates the pole. The electroluminescent wire is connected to an optionally rechargeable power source that is mounted in the cavity of the handle. In one embodiment, the power source includes one or more battery cells. The pole and handle form a single piece or, alternatively, the pole is detachable from the handle such that substitute poles having different colors are provided. The pole optionally includes different modes of illumination and the rod optionally produces an indicating signal that a fish is biting.

Abstract: A mosquito trap includes a lower housing, a fan holder mounted on the lower housing for sequentially holding a lamp holder and a fan to a top of the fan holder, a lamp connected to the lamp holder, a high-tension screen connected to the lamp holder to enclose the lamp therein, a winding means provided below the fan holder for a power cord to wind therearound, and a lampshade connected to the lower housing to enclose the fan holder, the fan, the lamp holder, the lamp, and the high-tension screen therein. The lamp emits light to induce mosquitoes and the fan produces a suction flow to suck surrounding mosquitoes to the high-tension screen, at where the trapped mosquitoes are killed by a high tension A bottom cap provided at a bottom of the lower housing can be opened to dump bodies of killed mosquitoes conveniently.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive, the use thereof and a method for inhibiting the seeding, growth and/or agglomeration of gas hydrates, whereby an effective amount of an inhibitor is added to a multi-phase mixture, comprising water, gas and, optionally, condensate, which tends to form hydrates or a drilling fluid which tends to form gas hydrates. Said inhibitor contains doubly alkoxylated quaternary ammonium compounds, whereby compounds of formula (1), where R1, R2 independently=groups of formula —(B)—(O—A)n—O—CO—R5 (2), or —(A—O)n—(C)—CO—O—R5 (3), R3=C1 to C30 alkyl or C2 to C30 alkenyl, R4=an organic group with 1 to 100 carbon atoms, optionally containing heteroatoms, R5=C1 to C30 alkyl or C2 to C30 alkenyl, n=1 to 20; A=a C2 to C4 alkylene group, B=a C1 to C10 alkylene group, C=a C1 to C6 alkylene group and X=an anion, are used as gas hydrate inhibitors.

Abstract: An organically clean biomass fuel formed of mixture of a powder, which may be either dried, cellulosic product, wood charcoal powder, and/or a combination of the two, and a fluid, which may be vegetable oil, vegetable alcohol or a combination of the two. A centrifugal machine dries moist, cellulosic product and extracts black liquor. A grinder transforms the dried, cellulosic product into powder. Gum may be extracted from the vegetable oil or vegetable alcohol. A batch mixer or vibrating vessel mixes the powder and the fluid together; the fluid moisturizes the powder. Depending upon the relative amount of the fluid as compared to powder, the mixture will either be in a liquid cream state or a doughy state. If the latter, the mixture may be pressed into briquettes or ingots.

Abstract: There is provided: an ignition agent composition comprising a base agent containing substantially no lead component, a combustion improver, and an additive, the composition comprising, as a base agent component, one or more materials selected from the group consisting of 5-nitroaminotetrazole and metal 5-nitroaminotetrazolate; and an igniter using the ignition agent composition.

Abstract: A specially developed blend of premium plant nutrients that is mixed with pure spring water and conveniently packaged in a relatively small, easy-to-store and easy-to-use, disposable plastic container. Three premixed formula eliminates the need for a separate watering container and importantly eliminates the need to measure and mix ingredients. The plant nutrients of the present invention are especially formulated to provide to the house plants the precise amount of good required during each watering operation. The formulation, is chlorine fee, pH balanced and contains no heavy metals and no fluoride.

Abstract: A plant package comprising a pot covered with a plant cover, the plant cover at least comprising a base portion, and optionally having a skirt or a detachable upper portion. The plant cover has a heat shrinkable bonding material for heat shrinking to secure the plant cover about the pot.

Abstract: A gas mixture 2 containing a fuel, water and air is supplied to one end of a reforming room 6, and a reformed gas 4 containing hydrogen is discharged from the other end thereof. Two or more such reforming units are connected in series, and the upstream part of each reforming room is filled with a first catalyst 8a which catalyzes a partial oxidation reaction in an oxygen-rich environment, and the downstream part is filled with a second catalyst 8b which performs the reforming reaction. The gas mixture 102 which has been heated in a heating unit 104 passes through a distribution tube 108 and is distributed evenly to the reforming units 114. The reforming room is composed of a reforming tube 130 in which a reforming catalyst 112 is charged, or two or more such reforming tubes, parallel to each other. After being reformed the high-temperature reformed gas 118 is passed around the reforming tubes, and fed back to a manifold 116.

Abstract: A mechanical power conversion device for receiving rotary power from a rotary power supply and delivering two independent power outputs, the conversion device having: a drive screw connectable to the rotary power supply, a drive nut engaging the drive screw to receive a drive nut axial force and drive nut torsion therefrom, the drive nut axial force being parallel to the drive screw and the drive nut torsion being about an axis of the drive screw. One of the two independent power outputs is connected to the drive nut to receive the drive nut axial force and the second is connected to the drive nut to receive the drive nut torsion so that power from the rotary power supply flows to either or both of the first independent power output and the second independent power output.

Abstract: A wheel guide assembly is disclosed for mounting an upper portion of a door with respect to a track. The wheel guide assembly includes a mounting structure, at least one axle disposed on the mounting structure, and at least one wheel. The axle has a longitudinal axis and includes a central portion that is non-cylindrical in shape. The wheel rotates about an axis of rotation and is rotatably mounted to the axle such that the wheel does not always rotate about the longitudinal axis of the axle.

Abstract: A shower door system has a compression mounting system including a horizontal header and curb and upright jambs. The header and curb each include one or more rails mounted above and below the door via associated expansion assemblies. These assemblies have threaded shafts that engage one or more nuts mounted to the rails such that turning the shafts applies compressive forces against opposing end walls of a shower enclosure.

Abstract: A novel CMP slurry composition used for polishing metals, the composition comprising: a dispersion solution comprising an abrasive. The slurry composition has a large particle count of about 25 to about 150,000 particles having a particle size greater than 0.5 &mgr;m in 30 &mgr;L of slurry, which is achieved by filtering the slurry composition prior to use. Also, the inclusion of a chemical activity enhancer, such as, an amine and a corrosion inhibitor, results in the appropriate copper removal rate without increasing static etch rates.

Abstract: An improved layout for a manufacturing facility is disclosed. The layout includes a production area which includes a hub which is at least partially surrounded by a production corridor. The production corridor comprises production stages used in the manufacturing process. The hub, having direct line-of-sight to the production stages, can easily monitor the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A one story high building block with the capability of having window or door openings, or a variety of other desirable features; pre-cast within the body of the building block itself. The building block can be colored and stamped or etched to provide an almost endless variety of visual effects. The building block can be connected to a number of other building blocks, each with their own variety of features, to create a dynamic building.

Abstract: The present invention is a connector for joining frameworks of toroidal elements. The connector includes one or more arms, each of which can span a toroidal framework to be joined, and each of which may be joined to one or more of the other arms, or to a conventional structure, directly or by an intermediating connector. Each arm of the connector includes a base to which one or more lugs is attached to form projections from the side of the base. Each of the lugs has at least one surface that engages a toroidal element in order to transmit to the base a force which is applied directly to a toroidal element.

Abstract: An extruded, light-transmitting sheet structure includes a pair of outer walls separated apart from one another. At least one dome is formed as part of one of the pair of outer walls, and is disposed at a first outer edge of the structure. A rib structure is disposed between the pair of outer walls, wherein the rib structure includes at least one rib that extends into the dome.

Abstract: A stabilizer for an in-ground member includes: a mounting collar having a channel extending therethrough; a plurality of arms having respective collar ends, the collar ends being adapted to extend through the channel and engage with the mounting collar; and a resilient member being sized (a) to be disposed within the channel between the collar ends and (b) to be engaged by the in-ground member so as to urge the resilient member against the collar ends to force the collar ends against the mounting collar, whereby to rigidify the stabilizer.

Abstract: A storage facility includes a storage structure having a floor and a boundary wall upwardly extending therefrom, the floor and boundary wall bounding a chamber adapted to receive bulk material. A tubular chase bounds a passageway and is at least partially disposed and upwardly extends within the chamber of the storage structure. A transfer pipe includes a raised section disposed and upwardly extending within the chamber. The transfer pipe terminates at an outlet port disposed in an upper portion of the chamber. A pump is coupled with the transfer pipe for conveying bulk material through the transfer pipe and into the chamber.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for mounting one or more glazing panes or insulating glass units into a window sash frame member having spaced side walls joined by an inner facing frame surface with a spacing structure disposed on the frame surface. Glazing panes are placed against strips of adhesive sealant within the window sash frame. Folding glazing beads hingedly attached to the side or inner walls of the frame member are folded against the glazing panes to secure them to the window sash frame member and/or to cover the glazing pane edges.

Abstract: An unbonded post-tensioning system and method are disclosed, as well as concrete structures utilizing an unbonded post-tensioning system. A void is created and maintained through the concrete structure in which at least one stainless steel strand is placed and tensioned. The void containing the cable is maintained unfilled. Strands may thus be removed and inspected, and reinserted or replaced as necessary. The invention has the advantages of reducing corrosion and permitting non-destructive inspection and replacement of individual strands.

Abstract: Flexible framing components for a building structure comprising a panel having at least one or more adjacent channels on one surface and flanges of various designs for insertion into the channels for forming various setbacks of up to five inches in one inch increments and for forming a window sill base. The method of framing windows and doors with such framing components eliminates air and water from penetrating wall cavities of a building and prevents the formation of mold and decay.