Abstract: Lures and decoys for hunting and fishing have proven to be more effective when they are in motion, so as to appear more life-like to the prey. Historically, this motion has been provided by means of mechanical agitation of various sorts, which can be cumbersome and expensive to implement.

Abstract: A fabric sign having a pair of parallel support elements (1, 2) and a fabric (3) with two parallel edge portions (4, 5) for assembly on one each of the support elements, at least one of the support elements comprising a frame profile (7) with a counter support (12) having an inner wall section (17) forming a continuation of said attachment part (14), an outer, flange-like wall section (19) with a free supporting end (20) to form a pivot (A), and an end wall section (18) connecting the inner and outer wall sections with each other, said wall sections defining between them a clamping pocket (25), and a clamping profile (8) for clamping the fabric to the frame profile, which clamping profile has a pressure part (28) for manual actuation, retaining devices (48, 49) for retaining the edge portion of the fabric, and an engagement part (27) arranged to cooperate with the inner and outer wall sections of the counter support when the pressure part is pressed against the attachment part while the clamping profile is tu

Abstract: Identification bracelets for use in locations such as hospitals that require that the identification bracelet be easy to apply, resistant to common solvents, difficult to remove, and printable by means of a standard office printer with high resolution print that is resistant to wear and to common solvents. The bracelet is made up of a strip of material that is resistant to common solvents and that has adhesive on a single end of the side of the strip opposite the printed side. The bracelet is made by wrapping the bracelet around the extremity of the person being identified and attaching the end with the adhesive to the printed side. Some versions include tabs on the end with the adhesive. The adhesive extends to the tabs and when the end with the adhesive has been attached to the printed side, the tabs are folded under and attached to the unprinted side.

Abstract: A flexible, substantially non-stretchable, imprintable tape which includes lines of weakness constituting tear lines defining in outline a longitudinal series of symmetrical identification bracelets. Each bracelet has a generally rectangular imprintable portion, a first elongated strap portion at one end of the imprintable portion, and a second elongated strap portion at an opposite end of the imprintable portion. The imprintable portion has a width equal to the width of the tape and the first and second portions each have a width substantially less than that of the tape. The first strap portion has a longitudinal edge aligned with one of the side edges of the tape and an opposite longitudinal edge defined by one of the lines of weakness. The second strap portion has a longitudinal edge aligned with an opposite side edge of the tape relative to the first strap portion and an opposite longitudinal edge defined by another one of the lines of weakness. No part of the tape is wasted.

Abstract: A label for plants is provided, including a plastic or resin material, at least one section with a surface suitable for printing, and at least one section with means for holding the label to the plant, the surface including a porous structure.

Abstract: Profiled strip intended to be attached to the front edge of a shelf, which shelf is made with a row of openings next to this edge. The profiled strip has a mounting part with an upper flange and a lower flange adapted to receive between them a front edge portion of the shelf and a part made as a label-holder pocket or for supporting separate label-holder pockets. The upper flange of the mounting part is adapted to bear against the upper surface of the shelf and is made with a series of teeth along its rear edge. These teeth form such an angle with the rest of the flange that, when the profiled strip is mounted on a shelf provided with openings, they will project down into these openings and fix the profiled strip to the shelf.

Abstract: A kit is provided for a pendant like award that assembles into an attractive display. It comprises the plaque-like member having peripheral edges on the front side with decorative materials, adhesives, and a location for event information, a predetermined cavity on back side having a counter bore rim with sides and bottom edge, a clearance cut on the top interior edge of the cavity and a fastener hole near each corner. A felt pad is positioned near each backside corner of the plaque-like member to protect other surfaces. Also a predetermined cover plate having a notch for means of either affixation to a wall surface, or used as an attachment of a leg for free standing. Fasteners are positioned through counter sunk holes in the cover plate into the plaque-like member in order to attach the cover plate. Once assembled, the invention provides a specific space where the ribbon can be stored.

Abstract: A trigger assembly comprises a trigger frame having a body with a cavity therein, a handle connected to the body, a trigger guard on the body defining a space with which a portion of the cavity is in communication, a connection member on the body, a slot member on the body, and abutment surfaces within the cavity. It also comprises a trigger pivotably mounted and movable within the trigger frame and comprising a body portion, a pivot connection means on the body portion connectable to the connection member of the body, a lever extending from the body portion for contact by a user, an engagement portion for engaging a firing mechanism to initiate discharge, and a rod connection means associated with the body portion for connecting the trigger to a rod to initiate re-arming.

Abstract: A table like bench rest structure for stabilizing a firearm position for shooting, wherein a special clamping device is provided for removably affixing the structure to a luggage rack of an ATV, and wherein the structure is provided with a table top support mechanism which affords substantially universal position and posture adjustment for the table top.

Abstract: A bird decoy representing a bird in flight and a support pole for such decoys. The decoy is a top view of a bird flying with outstretched wings, a head, neck, and body made from a single piece of relatively flat material. The decoy has a suspension rod which is attached on one end to the decoy. The free end of the suspension rod is inserted into a hole on a support pole. The support pole has numerous holes along its length for attaching several decoys. Several decoys are attached to the support pole and the pole is positioned vertically from ground level.

Abstract: A sporting apparatus especially for fishing is supported on a tackle box, pail or other receptacle and includes a reel rotateably mounted at the free end of a supporting arm. The arm is in turn pivotally mounted upon a bracket which serves as a base and is connected to the tackle box or other article. The arm is connected to the bracket so as to be able to swomg about the pivot from a raised to a lowered position and releasably held in any of a number of selected positions by the provision of a releasable lock proximate the pivot between the arm and the bracket to support the arm in the selected position e.g. raised to a 45 degree incline, horizontal or extending downwardly as desired. Provision is also made for moving the bracket from one part of the tackle box to another or to a different support receptacle such as a plastic pail or to suspend the arm and reel from the wall of an ice fish house.

Abstract: A swivel bait harness for receiving and holding live fish and allowing three dimensional movement of the hook portion of the harness under the forces generated by a fighting fish under commercial or sport fishing applications. The hook is rotatably secured within a first cylinder which is flexibly affixed to a front shank for attachment to conventional swivel and fishing lines. Alternate embodiments use the teachings of the present invention together with known bait harness components to provide a rigid harness for ease of applying bait and novel dynamics of the hook while the harness is used for fishing.

Abstract: An adjustable fishing bobber including floats slidably disposed on a tubular member. The bobber is connectable to a fishing line for casting into a body of water for use in a variety of water and weather conditions. Each float includes an internal channel through which the tubular member is slidably inserted, and each float is removable for rearrangement to a selected orientation of a plurality of positions on the tubular member. One position includes a larger float in a lower position with a smaller float aligned above for use in windy conditions. A reversed position includes the smaller float in the lower position and the larger float aligned above for use in water having a current. The floats are easily replaced and rearranged by sliding one or more floats off the tubular member and repositioning one or more floats on the tubular member depending on the water and weather conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a trolling board storage device for use with at least one trolling board. The device comprises a wire frame bent to create a trolling board storage area for storing at least one trolling board. In one embodiment, the wire frame comprises: a generally U-shaped portion comprising a plurality of substantially parallel U-shaped wires, the plurality of substantially parallel U-shaped wires connected by a pair of wires that are positioned substantially perpendicular to the plurality of substantially parallel U-shaped wires; and a generally L-shaped portion connected to the U-shaped portion, the substantially L-shaped portion comprising a plurality of substantially parallel L-shaped wires, the plurality of substantially parallel L-shaped wires connected by a wire that is positioned substantially perpendicular to the plurality of substantially parallel L-shaped wires. In one embodiment, the generally L-shaped portion and the generally U-shaped portion are in overlay relationship with one another.

Abstract: A bucket tackle system for organizing, transporting and storing of fishing rods and reels is provided which includes a bucket, a fishing rod and reel holder insert assembly, and a cover. The bucket has a closed bottom base and a cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the closed bottom base and terminating in an open end. The holder insert assembly includes a flat disc portion, a plurality of end cap members fixedly secured to the disc portion, and a plurality of hollow tubular members having a first end and a second end. The first end of each of the plurality of tubular members is fixedly secured to a corresponding one of the plurality of end cap members so as to be vertically extending therefrom. The second end of each of the plurality of tubular members is formed with opposed first and second slots adapted for holding handle portions of the fishing rods and reels.

Abstract: An insect trap having an airtight sealing mechanism that can be opened and resealed to turn the trap “on” or “off.

Abstract: A termite detection and monitoring apparatus including a container (50) configured to hold a quantity of termite attractive food, the container (50) having at least one access opening (58) to enable termite access to the food; a termite interceptor (10) adapted to direct termites into the container (50), one end of the enterceptor (10) communicating with an access opening (58) of the container (50) and the other end of the interceptor (10) extending in a direction away from the container (50), and a termite activity indicator (60) associated with the container (50) adapted to indicate a predetermined level of termite activity in the container (50).

Abstract: The present application discloses a flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing combustible fuel. One aspect of the invention provides a fuel regulator for controlling fuel flow in intermittent pulses and another aspect provides a valve for enabling flushing of the combustion device.

Abstract: The present application discloses a flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing combustible fuel. One aspect of the invention provides a fuel regulator for controlling fuel flow in intermittent pulses and another aspect provides a valve for enabling flushing of the combustion device.

Abstract: A combustion modifier for an aqueous hydrocarbon fuel emulsion that reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter from the emissions of internal combustion engines. A class of combustion modifiers used in this invention contain nitrogen. The nitrogen-containing combustion modifiers are nitro compounds, hydroxylamines or salts thereof, nitrogen compounds having at least one strained ring group containing from 3 to 5 ring atoms, nitrites, nitramines and mixtures thereof. The non nitrogen-containing combustion modifier comprises compounds containing at least one strained ring compound.

Abstract: A fuel composition of the present invention exhibits minimized hydrolysis and increased fuel stability, even after extended storage at 65° F. for 6-9 months. The composition, which is preferably not strongly alkaline (3.0 to 10.5), is more preferably weakly alkaline to mildly acidic (4.5 to 8.5) and most preferably slightly acidic (6.3 to 6.8), includes a lower dialkyl carbonate, a combustion improving amount of at least one high heating combustible compound containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of aluminum, boron, bromine, bismuth, beryllium, calcium, cesium, chromium, cobalt, copper, francium, gallium, germanium, iodine, iron, indium, lithium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, niobium, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, palladium, rubidium, sodium, tin, zinc, praseodymium, rhenium, silicon, vanadium, or mixture, and a hydrocarbon base fuel.

Abstract: A fuel oil composition is comprised of diesel oil and a lubricity additive of the formula (I):

Abstract: The present invention relates to a production method and corresponding system for ornamental plants, by which it is possible to apply the method of drought stress advantageously to reduce cell elongation of plants grown in a slowly absorbing material such as peat moss without the use of chemical retarding agents and simultaneously to increase the growth of the plants (i.e. the increase of dry substance) through a controlled application of carbondioxide at the vicinity of the plants.

Abstract: A biodegradable mat promotes growth and health of vegetation. The mat includes a plurality of biodegradable fibers weaved into a mat sized and shaped for placement adjacent vegetation. At least one of a fertilizer and an herbicide are broadcast spread on the mat. A bittering agent is adhered to the mat, which also serves to adhere the fertilizer and/or herbicide to the mat. The resulting construction retains moisture, releases fertilizer, blocks soils from weed seeds, kills emergent weeds below the mat, and resists foraging by deer and rodents. The mat is easy to transport and handle, and installation requires considerably less labor than conventional mulch.

Abstract: An artificial seedbed is disclosed comprising a foundation of virgin, re-processed or waste pulp formed by an aqueous based compression system, a dry non-woven air-blown system containing a cellulose-based binder or adhesive or a dry non-woven needle punched system containing a cellulose-based binder or adhesive. The seedbed can contain seeds, fertilizers, growth hormones, hydrogels, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, or any other additive to promote the germination and the growth of the seeds and surrounding landscape.

Abstract: An apparatus bounds and retains the medium in which a transplantable plant is grown, and promotes the production of lateral root tips by such a plant at all levels in the growth medium. The apparatus includes a sheet having a plurality of hollow protuberances formed with proximal protuberance openings that communicate with distal protuberance openings. The protuberances provide pathways that mimic the natural tendency of the plant roots, so as to decrease the likelihood of the root tips evading the protuberances and promote root-tip growth towards the distal protuberance openings whereby air-root pruning is assured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant pot comprising a hollow frustoconical body (1) tapering from its top edge towards its bottom edge, the body including at least two guide ribs (3). The pot further comprises a concave base (4) having a vertex (8) that points away from said top edge. Furthermore, the disposition of aeration and drainage holes (6) which are in contact with the air which flows between the bottom of the pot and the ground, causes the roots to dry and thus prevents them from tangling.

Abstract: An improved trim apparatus includes an edging member and a number of fasteners, the fasteners being structured to mount the edging member to a grade. The edging member includes a number of brick members that are aligned with one another to simulate bricks. The brick members are slightly tapered, which accentuates the appearance of individual bricks. The trim apparatus is configured such that the fasteners cannot be inserted incorrectly into the edging member, which facilitates attachment of the edging member to the grade. An exterior of the trim apparatus is textured to simulate aged brick.

Abstract: A protective grate assembly includes a metal grate, and a shroud that is laid on a protected foliage. The grate holds the shroud beneath the grate, and above the foliage.

Abstract: A cage for supporting a growing fruit or vegetable vine comprising a series of concentric rings of ever increasing diameter wherein the rings are secured to a pair of opposed continuous wire loops having legs at the free end to be pushed into the ground, and a handle at the upper extremity of each loop above the cage to facilitate handling.

Abstract: A method for in-season nutrient application which includes the steps of: determining a nutrient response index for a field; measuring the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) of a plurality of noncontiguous areas within an area; determining an average rate of application of the nutrient as indicated by the measured areas; and applying the nutrient to a second nearby area at the indicated rate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the protection of germinating seed from pesticide, wherein seed-containing pellets and pesticide-containing pellets are sown separately but simultaneously. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pesticide-containing pellets have substantially the same shape and diameter as the seed-containg pellets, and the pesticide-containing pellets comprise the exact dosis of pesticide that is sufficient for one seed germ. Generally, the pellets with pesticide have a diameter ranging from 0,5-5.

Abstract: The invention relates to a germination device for the production of sprouts that comprises at least one, preferably however several, in particular three automatic, time-controlled and intermittently rotatable sprout receiving and germination container (31, 32, . . . ) that is ventilated vis-à-vis the atmosphere as well as, respectively, an intermittently activatable set-up for spray irrigation (21, 22) of seeds introduced into the container(s) that outlets into the inside of this/there container(s).

Abstract: The invention provides a hydroponic planter which doubles as a cover for a common toilet tank. The planter includes reservoir for holding plants supported in a hydroponic growth medium. The reservoir has several openings through which wicks extend to bring water from the toilet tank to the interior of the reservoir. The openings are arranged so that the wicks do not interfere with the flush mechanism of the toilet tank.

Abstract: A floral container having a decorative feature on the outer surface thereof and having a removable protective layer disposed over the decorative feature and attached to the outer surface of the floral container and a method of use thereof wherein a botanical item is cultivated at a cultivation location then transported to a point of sale location where the protective layer is removed prior to sale of the floral container having the botanical item therein.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping or other item. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having a central decorative portion and a peripheral decoration. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a decorative cover, the variation in the decoration of the wrapper provides the cover with at least a “two-sheet” effect which provides the cover with the appearance of being constructed of at least two or more separate sheets. The wrapper may also comprise a decorative extension or detachable portion.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping or other item. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having a central decorative portion and a peripheral decoration. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a plant package including a decorative cover, the variation in the decoration of the wrapper provides the cover with a “two-sheet” effect which provides the cover with the appearance of being constructed of at least two separate sheets. The wrapper may also comprise a decorative extension or detachable portion.

Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system including a flexible floral sleeve having a base portion and a skirt portion, and optionally an upper detachable portion which may be sized to surround a plant disposed in a flower pot. The base portion is generally made from two flat panels substantially free of overlapping portions and the skirt portion has a plurality of overlapping portions which allow the skirt portion to expand outwardly from the upper end of the base portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and container for the cultivation of ornamental plants, facilitating the application of the method of drought stress to reduce cell elongation of plants grown in a slowly absorbing material such as peat moss without the use of chemical retarding agents. The invention thus discloses a container for the cultivation of plants comprising a layered structure incorporating a rapidly liquid absorbing reservoir and a body of suitable cultivation substrate. According to an advantageous embodiment a layer is furthermore inserted between said reservoir and said cultivation substrate in order to obtain a controlled flow of liquid from said reservoir to said cultivation substrate.

Abstract: The invention provides a plant cultivation device with a double pot structure, which adjustably feeds an appropriate amount of cultivation water inherently necessary corresponding to plant types, and which adjustably feeds the cultivation water corresponding to environments or seasons wherein the plant is cultivated. Inner pot are constructed by facing bottom faces of a pair of vessels, wherein a locking projection and a locking groove positioned on the same periphery as the locking projection are formed in a state that they protrude from the outer periphery of a bottom part of a main body of the vessel, and a through hole in which a water absorption body is installed is formed at the bottom part of the main body, and by integrating the vessels by engaging the respective locking projections with the respective locking grooves each other. The inner pot is housed in an outer pot.

Abstract: A gasifier 10 includes a first chemical process loop 12 having an exothermic oxidizer reactor 14 and an endothermic reducer reactor 16. CaS is oxidized in air in the oxidizer reactor 14 to form hot CaSO4 which is discharged to the reducer reactor 16. Hot CaSO4 and carbonaceous fuel received in the reducer reactor 16 undergo an endothermic reaction utilizing the heat content of the CaSO4, the carbonaceous fuel stripping the oxygen from the CaSO4 to form CaS and a CO rich syngas. The CaS is discharged to the oxidizer reactor 14 and the syngas is discharged to a second chemical process loop 52. The second chemical process loop 52 has a water-gas shift reactor 54 and a calciner 42. The CO of the syngas reacts with gaseous H2O in the shift reactor 54 to produce H2 and CO2. The CO2 is captured by CaO to form hot CaCO3 in an exothermic reaction.

Abstract: A process of the gasification of glass fiber reinforced plastics includes feeding a glass fiber reinforced plastic material to a rotatable gasification furnace, heating the material to a temperature of 650 to 750° C. in the presence of oxygen and steam to gasify the plastic component thereof, recovering the remaining glass fibers; introducing the resulting plastic gas into a plastic gas decomposition section, partially oxidizing the plastic gas at a temperature of 700 to 1000° C. in the presence of additional oxygen or an additional mixture of oxygen and steam, and recovering the CO and H2 so produced.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a membrane reactor for the generation of high-purity hydrogen from a hydrocarbon stream and steam comprising a hydrogen-permeable diffusion membrane and possibly a catalyst for converting hydrocarbons into hydrogen and for separating the hydrogen gas from the residual gas, with the membrane and possibly the reactor being fitted with heating elements. A further subject matter of the invention is a process to generate high-purity hydrogen gas using a pre-treatment step.

Abstract: A gate bracket (10) for a gate (36) of the type which can swing between a closed position and an open position, the gate bracket having attachment means (11) to enable the gate bracket to be attached adjacent a gate and an elongate cushioning member (12) which in use extends at least partially over the forward vertical edge (21) of the gate, when the gate is in the open position.

Abstract: A gate opening system which comprises a barrier mounting (6) adapted to mount a barrier in an open or closed condition, a retention means (16, 17, 18, 19) adapted to secure a barrier in an open or closed condition, a drive element (4), and an energy transmission system (9, 10), whereby energy is transferred from the weight of a vehicle and is in turn transmitted through the transmission system (9, 10) to rotate the drive element (4), causing the barrier mounting (6) to be lifted, the disengagement of the retention means (16, 17, 18, 19), and the barrier thereby opened or closed.

Abstract: A window regulator comprises a threaded shaft (20) arranged at the concave side of the window (16) and extending in the direction of sliding of the same window, a nut screw (24) engaging the threaded shaft (20), which is movable according a to-and-fro movement along the shaft, a driving member (26) fastened to a lower zone of the window (16), and means for interconnecting the nut screw (24) and the driving member (26), adapted to ensure the interconnection of the driving member (26) and the nut screw (24) independently of their distance. The interconnection means comprise at least a rigid connecting rod (36; 36a) articulated on one side to the nut screw (24) and on the other side to the driving member (26), according to an arrangement such as to assume a variable configuration when the distance between the driving member (26) and the nut screw (24) changes.

Abstract: A vehicle window regulator includes a window glass support plate, a slide member driving the window glass support plate, a slideway for guiding the slide member, and a play take-up member for taking up play between the slide member and the slideway. The play take-up member is arranged between the window glass support plate and the slideway. The window regulator can be provided in a vehicle to improve the rigidity of a rear side window glass mounted in a cantilevered fashion and prevent the unsupported half-open window glass from swinging outwardly due to aerodynamic forces.

Abstract: A finger guard comprising a flexible member having two opposite edge portions, the flexible member having a folded configuration and a spread configuration, and a pair of attachment members, one being securable to a door and the other being securable to a door jamb, each of the attachment members comprising a receiving portion for pivotally receiving therein one of the edge portions of the flexible member, wherein the edge portions generally freely rotate in the receiving portions when the flexible member moves between the folded and spread configurations.

Abstract: A glass run for use in a motor vehicle, which is capable of preventing seal lips from closely contacting inner surface of side walls thereof, and accordingly preventing the generation of noise therein. An opening-side groove is formed in an inner surface of an outside wall near an open end thereof to define a space between the inner surface of the outside wall and a base of the outside seal lip when an end of an outside seal lip contacts the inner surface of the outside wall. And a bottom-side groove is formed in the inner surface of the outside wall so as to receive the end of the outside seal lip which is pushed by the door glass. A protruding part having a rib is further formed in the inner surface of the outside wall so as to contact the widthwise middle of the outside seal lip which is pushed by the door glass.

Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing method of the present invention comprises conducting polishing by the use of a chemical mechanical polishing aqueous dispersion (A) containing abrasive grains and then conducting polishing by the use of a chemical mechanical polishing aqueous composition (B) containing at least one organic compound having a heterocyclic ring in addition to the chemical mechanical polishing aqueous dispersion (A). Also A chemical mechanical polishing agent kit of the present invention comprises the chemical mechanical polishing aqueous dispersion (A) and the chemical mechanical polishing aqueous composition (B). The polishing method and the polishing agent kit can prevent an increase of dishing and corrosion of wiring portion to enhance the yield.