Abstract: A tooth adapter having an elastomeric clamp assembly and a method for using the same are provided. The system includes a tooth adapter having a first end operable to receive a removable tooth point and a second end having an upper blade and a lower blade, the upper and lower blades at least partially defining a cavity configured to receive a tooth horn. An upper insert is configured to be disposed at least partially within an orifice in the upper blade, and a lower insert is configured to be disposed at least partially within an orifice in the lower blade.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method and apparatus for loading articles such as stockings, socks and the like onto an ironing machine being provided with relevant support shapes; the apparatus (1) comprises: a tubular chamber (3) with an inlet section (20) for the introduction of articles (M), connected upstream with a supply machine (PP) able to transfer the articles according to a preset order; a temporary support element (4) on which the article (M) can be filtered, said support element (4) being located within said chamber (3) with its longitudinal axis (x-x) coincident with and parallel to that of the same chamber (3) and subdivided into two semi-parts (44) which can move close to and, respectively, away from each other; means (5) for the removal and positioning of the articles (M) able to remove an article (M) from said temporary support element (4) and to fit it onto a shape (6).

Abstract: A keepsake book such as a wedding guest book includes a fanfolded carrier sheet having a plurality of envelopes affixed to alternate sections of the sheet so that the envelopes overlap shingle fashion with a portion of each envelope exposed when the carrier sheet is unfolded, and so that the envelopes form a stack when the carrier sheet is folded. The front portion of each envelope adjacent to the bottom edge is adhered to a respective alternate section of the carrier sheet so that the flap of the envelope is exposed when the flap is folded against the back side of the envelope and the carrier is unfolded, the flap being provided with a tag having lines on which identifying information can be entered. Opposite ends of the carrier are fixed to respective front and back covers of the book, which can be closed against opposite sides of the stack of envelopes when the carrier is folded.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for holding objects (11), comprising a receiving wall (1) made of flexible, overlapping elastic lamellae (3) which are placed next to each other and secured on a frame (2), forming openable insert openings (10) between the overlapping regions in an initial position. In order to securely hold objects which differ in shape and size it is proposed that the lamellae (3) are cambered along their width and are provided with bent end sections (4) which are fixed to the frame (2).

Abstract: A license plate frame having a polymeric decorative component including three-dimensional and/or multi-colored decorative elements. The license plate frame may optionally include a stabilizer component of a rigid or semi-rigid plastic onto which the decorative component may be attached.

Abstract: Tags which would be made up in an abundance of dimensions, sizes, shapes, colors, fabrics, synthetics, with designs such as animals, fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, numerals, symbols, initials, words, figures, flags, shapes, sign language, sea life, zodiac signs, smiley faces, etc. Said device would be attached to an object by any of several means, including a strap, ribbon, rubber/plastic band, chain, or clip.

Abstract: A label for a soft drink bottle or other container. The label is an elongated strip of flexible material having first and second ends, inner and outer surfaces and upper and lower edges. A first quantity of adhesive is applied to the inner surface of the strip adjacent to the first end, a second quantity of adhesive is applied to the inner surface of the strip adjacent to the second end, and a third quantity of adhesive is applied to the inner surface of the strip in a region spaced from the first and second ends. A tear line extends laterally across the strip between the upper and lower edges, the tear line being positioned adjacent to the third quantity of adhesive between the third quantity of adhesive and the second end of the strip, and defines an adhesive-free area on the inner surface between the tear line and the second quantity of adhesive.

Abstract: An impeller module of snow drop water ball of the present invention includes an magnet driven impeller module attached on the anti-leak rubber plug for propelling the snow drops and turning the decoration in a glass dome. The magnet driven impeller module has a blade ring which is magnetically couple with a magnetic rotor, and drive by the magnetic rotor from outside of the snow drop ball. Using the impeller module embodiment of the present invention, the anti-leak rubber plug shall no longer in need of forming a shaft hole, so as can structurally solve the long-suffering liquid leakage problem of the snow drop water ball and prolonging its service life.

Abstract: A scrolling sign apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a web having a number of signs connected in a loop. The web includes a bead along each longitudinal edge thereof. The apparatus includes a housing which has a window for displaying the signs. The web is wound on a number of rollers located in the housing which advance the web through the window. Each roller has two circumferential grooves located near the ends of the roller. The grooves engage the beads along the edges of the web.

Abstract: A message board having multiple surfaces connected together such that they are rotatable with respect to one or more axes. In its simplest design, the message board includes two surfaces rotatable around a single axis. The first surface includes a set of messages arranged on its front face in a predefined pattern. The second surface is stacked over the front face of the first surface, covering the set of messages on the front face of the first surface. The second surface includes one or more windows that allow selection and display of a subset of the messages available on the first surface as the two surfaces are rotated with respect to each other. In other embodiments, the message board includes additional stacked surfaces that may include messages and/or windows, wherein proper alignment and relative rotation of the plurality of surfaces reveal selected messages distributed over the surfaces.

Abstract: An illuminated sign (2) comprises a sign panel (5) and at least two elements of electroluminescent material (14, 15) each element being individually selectively actuable and arranged to emit light so as to illuminate the sign panel. Each element may be used as a photodetector or a photo-emitter. A retro-reflective strip (10) may provide additional visibility.

Abstract: A sign for indicating an egress from a room is provided. The sign comprises a photo-luminescent material and at least one light source adjacent the photo-luminescent material for charging the photo-luminescent material.

Abstract: The Flag Mag is a magnetic based flag holder. The heavy duty magnetic base will adhere to any metal surface without damage. The staff then displays any flag, sign, logo, etc. Use is for any vehicle, truck, file cab, etc. wanting to display team flags, corporate logo, school, or national flag. The current flag display for vehicles is window mount; the Flag Mag is deck, hood, top, etc. mount.

Abstract: A collapsible object is provided having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a material covering portions of the frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, with the material assuming the unfolded orientation of its associated frame member. A pole coupled to the panel to support the panel.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method of displaying indicia from a suspended ceiling. The method includes a first step of forming a substantially planar, sheet-like advertising placard. The placard has first and second opposing major surfaces with advertising indicia on at least the first major surface. A second step of the method includes arranging for the installation of the placard in a ceiling. The ceiling has a plurality of transverse, substantially horizontal support beams, which supports a plurality of polygonal, substantially planar ceiling panels. At least one replaceable panel, which is substantially the same size as the placard, is supported by a plurality of bordering support beams within the ceiling.

Abstract: A preferably two ply, page sized business form particularly adapted for use in a medical or hospital environment includes a wristband that is die cut thereinto with a face stock area defined in the top or face stock ply and an overlying laminate portion defined in the underlying laminate ply with one or more cinch slots and a tab through which the strap end of the laminate portion is inserted for securing the wristband about a person's appendage. The business form preferably also includes a plurality of “special precaution” condition labels die cut into the laminate ply for selective separation therefrom so that one or more may be adhered to the face stock imaging area either before or after lamination to warn of a “special precaution” for the wristband wearer. The laminate portion, the label, and the strap end may be color coded to provide a visual indication of this special precaution status.

Abstract: The invention provides a tag attaching apparatus and a method of affixing a tag or card to a container.

Abstract: A system for activating a weapon to a state of readiness to fire includes an identification mechanism which is carried by the user of the weapon. The identification mechanism includes a sensor configured to input an identification code, a store configured to store the identification code and a transmitter. A receiver is provided in the weapon. The transmitter sends an activation signal to the receiver upon a positive identification code comparison. The activation signal activates the weapon to a state of readiness to fire. To maintain the weapon in this activation state, the transmitter continuously emits a signal to the receiver. The receiver controls a processor which is configured to maintain the weapon in the activation state based exclusively on the strength of the signals continuously being received by the receiver.

Abstract: A firearm safety device for installation into an otherwise functional firearm for disabling the firearm with respect to chambering and firing a round of ammunition and thereby enabling the firearm to be used as a training firearm. The functional firearm includes, among other items, a removable barrel that defines the bore for firing a round of ammunition. The replacement barrel is a unitary, solid structure wherein the portion corresponding to the barrel bore is closed, thereby preventing the chambering and firing of a round of ammunition. The replacement barrel is constructed and arranged to accurately and precisely simulate the size and shape of the removable barrel so that once the replacement barrel is installed, all other portions of the firearm remain functional. This enables other aspects of firearm usage and safety to be explained while, at the same time, providing an absolutely safe firearm that is not capable of firing a round of ammunition.

Abstract: A method of machining a chamber in a gun barrel by EDM, by using a conductive electrode which defines the desired shape and dimensions of the chamber. A series of electrodes of progressively increasing diameter may be used. An electrode for an EDM barrel chambering process is an axisymmetrical conductive member, and may include a body, an angular shoulder, a neck, throat area, and a tapered lead angle portion into the bore along with other features of a selected cartridge chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gun chamber configured for accepting an efficient gun cartridge where the efficiency of the gun cartridge is determined by determining the water weight volume of the cartridge; determining the bore diameter of the gun barrel; determining the weight of the bullet; and calculating the efficiency rating of the cartridge by multiplying the water weight volume by the bore diameter and dividing by the bullet weight. The efficiency rating is optimal between 110 and 145 when the water weight volume is determined in grains, the bore diameter is determined in thousandths of inches and the bullet weight is determined in grains. One such 50 caliber gun cartridge has a casing diameter of approximately 0.688 inches and neck portion which accepts a bullet having a bore diameter of approximately 0.510 inches. The case has a length ranging from 1.90 inches to 2.5 inches measured from the primer to the mouth of the neck.

Abstract: To make a composite gun barrel, an inner barrel of a hard refractory material is formed and a composite jacket formed over it to increase the stiffness and strength while not adding excessive weight. The tows in the external jacket are varied in pitch along the barrel to decrease the amplitude of vibrations of a muzzle during firing. High thermal conductivity material is added to the resin to increase thermal conductivity. In the preferred embodiment, the thermally conductive material is chopped pitch-based carbon fibers and these are randomly oriented. A gas port is added and shielded from the composite material and a metal muzzle piece protects the composite from hot gases.

Abstract: A barrel assembly (14) for insertion into a parent barrel (13) of a gun (10) wherein said barrel assembly has a plurality of projectiles (16) axially disposed within at least one barrel (15a) of said barrel assembly and associated with discrete selectively ignitable propellant charges for propelling the projectiles from said at least one barrel wherein said barrel assembly (14) includes a parent barrel engaging means. The barrel is suitably provided in a removable rear barrel section (15a) having engagement means (17, 18) for operatively aligning the rear barrel section with a forward barrel extension. Spare rear barrel sections (15b, 15c) may be stored in a stock (11) of the gun (10) and automatically fed into alignment upon exhaustion of the projectiles (16) in the barrel.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting an accessory to a weapon frame having at least one slot formed in first and second sides thereof. The mounting assembly includes: a body; first and second jaws on opposing sides of the body, the first jaw having an engagement portion dimensioned to engage the first slot and the second jaw having an engagement portion dimensioned to engage the second slot; and a first biasing member configured to provide a biasing force against the first jaw to force the engagement portion of the first jaw into the first slot, and a second biasing member configured to provide a biasing force against the second jaw to force the engagement portion of the second jaw into the second slot. The mounting assembly may be easily and reliably attached to weapon without using tools.

Abstract: A gun loading device comprising a base member having a socket to receive the muzzle of a firearm to be loaded with a charge of powder and/or a bullet, a storage cylinder provided with a plurality of bores in a circular pattern which receive such charges and is rotatable about a fixed axis attached to the base member, an upper inlet member having an opening through which a plunger is perpendicularly slideable to push, sequentially, the charges of powder in the bores through a discharge opening in the base member, and multiple posts connecting the base and inlet members together, in a non-twistable configuration, with the cylinder being rotatable therebetween. Quick-releasable latch members preferably are used to secure the connecting member respectively to the base and inlet members, as well as render the elements readily disassembled for cleaning, and the preferred material from which the components of the device are formed is synthetic resin, such as “LEXAN” or A.B.F.

Abstract: Short repeater rifle with a barrel, which has on one of its ends a cartridge receiver; a locking system; a trigger assembly with a trigger and a trigger guard; a firing mechanism; a magazine; and a targeting device, characterized in that the center of gravity of the short repeater rifle lies in front of the trigger guard in the shooting direction.

Abstract: An optical collimator device, for use in aligning a riflescope with the bore of the rifle, is formed using a small aperture lens for viewing a reticule through a prismatic assembly. The collimator is magnetically attached to the muzzle of the rifle, and when a target is viewed through the riflescope the image of the reticule and the riflescope cross wires are seen simultaneously with the image of the target.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder device configured for fastening to a substantially cylindrical body, such as a gun barrel, for the support of equipment such as a sight. The holder device comprises at least two holder elements, one holder element being configured for secure fixing to the cylindrical body and the other one being arranged such that it is movably coupled to the first-named holder element. According to the invention, the holder elements are arranged such that they are rotatable in relation to each other about a common axis between a first position, the transport position, and a second position, the activated position, and one of the holder elements is axially displaceable along the common axis from a position of equilibrium defined by a spring arrangement. The holder device reduces the transmission of axial recoil motions between the holder elements.

Abstract: The technical field of the invention generally concerns pelagic trawls used for catching large tonnages of insignificant air-bladder fish, where narrow, long cod-ends are necessary. The trawl backend of the present invention is designed so as to preclude narrowing of the backend's opening in the region of attachment of the backend to the normally narrow and constrictive codend of the Alaska Pollock Fisheries. The back end design maintains sufficient trawl back end opening so as to optimize fish flow during the entire catch period, with a circumferential stretch measure in that aft portion of the backend bordering the seam with the codend being significantly greater than the average circumferential stretch measure of the codend at the seam to the backend. Light gores are mainly are used in the backend with ribline ropes of pre-determined elongation abilities. Economy of fishing operations is thus improved and ecological conditions are enhanced.

Abstract: A light-emitting lure (10A) comprises a lure fish body (11), a light-emitting diode (21) arranged in the lure fish body (11) such that the light-emitting diode (21) can be observed from the outside, a substantially flat plate-like piezoelectric element (22) as a power source for allowing the light-emitting diode (21) to emit light, a power transmitting circuit (30) for transmitting the electricity generated from the piezoelectric element (22) to the light-emitting diode (21), a pair of hooks (15a, 15b) for fishing the catch, eye metallic parts (14b, 14c) for mounting the hooks (15a, 15b) to the lure fish body (11), and an eye metallic part (14a) for mounting a fishing line to the lure fish body (11).

Abstract: The present invention provides for fishing rods and methods of assembling fishing rods utilizing novel techniques including microscopic inspection and acoustic analysis to assess construction component as well as assembled fishing rods. As such, the present invention utilizes these techniques for measuring the quality and density of the bamboo fibers, which can be a basis for the selection of culms, strips of bamboo, and assembled rod blanks. The present invention also provides construction methods used to remove cell and fiber material combined with the application of epoxy reinforcements. Further, the present invention provides a method of connecting bamboo splines together using a combination of epoxy-based adhesive, vacuum pressure, and heat. Fishing rods according the present invention may also include a carbon fiber or fiberglass ferrule.

Abstract: A fishing lure wrapper consisting of a flexible panel of material with an outer layer of cloth or flexible cover and an inner layer of hook and latch material (e.g. velcro) to receive fishing lures for the purpose of protection of the hooks and/or storage. Also, the lure protector may be folded about a fishing rod to secure the bait in position for immediate use whenever desired, and to prevent fouling and entanglement of nearby gear in a fishing boat, auto or the like.

Abstract: An adjustable arm assembly for use with an outrigger is disclosed that includes a rotating arm tube secured to a lower head, an upper pivoting head operatively engaged to the lower head and an operating barrel, and a crank assembly operatively engaged to the operating barrel and secured to the rotating arm tube. Additionally, the adjustable arm assembly further includes a threaded operating shaft in rotational engagement with the crank assembly, the threaded operating shaft engaging adjustment threads of the operating barrel, and a position indicator tube having a position indicator connected to the operating barrel.

Abstract: A fishing lure and hook combination includes a fishing hook having a shank with a pointed end, said shrank having an eye on the other end thereof. The fishing lure has a front portion having an elongated bore therethrough for receiving a fishing line therethrough and a rear portion having a slit in the side thereof intersecting the front portion bore and sized for said fish hook eye to slide sideways therein. The fishing weight has an enlarged hollow area at the intersection of the front portion elongated bore and the rear portion slit sized for the fish hook eye to rotate therein so that sliding the hook of the eye sideways into the rear portion of the slit and rotating the eye, locks the fish hook to the lure.

Abstract: A planar device for directional trolling is disclosed. The device comprises a planar, disk-shaped body, a quick release assembly for the quick release of a fishing line, the quick release assembly including a quick release arm that is pivotally attached to the planar, disk-shaped body, and a line locking assembly for securing a portion of a fishing line to the planar, disk-shaped body. A portion of the fishing line is secured to the planar body by the line locking assembly in the form of a spring and guide assembly in which the guide holds the fishing line and the spring holds the guide to the planar body.

Abstract: The Bait Buddy is a portable lightweight device with several separated compartments. The Bait Buddy is used to store bait for fisherman while outdoors, an example of bait would be night crawlers, dillies, bee moth, mealworms, salmon eggs, power bait, chicken livers and etc. The Bait Buddy is intended but not limited to carrying bait for just fisherman. Hunters could carry different types of animal urine and several different animal scents.

Abstract: The box includes elements for storing fish hooks which consist of a rack (36) in the form of a flexible incised band wherein are pinched the bottom of the branches (4) and, of an outer rack (32) which serves as a prop for the fish hooks (3), retaining them at their hooks or the knot (41) and, of an inner rack (34) fitted with slots for housing the branches and protect them from the mother line (2) during spinning. The storage elements are in the form of rectilinear bars (10) for boxes made of a parallelepiped casing fitted with stanchions (6) at each of its angles. According to an embodiment variation, the storage elements are in the form of a crown forming the upper rim of a truncated box.

Abstract: A rodent snap trap device includes a snap bar rotatably coupled to a base. The snap bar is rotatable between a spring biased, rest position and a loaded position. A unitary trigger is pivotably coupled to the base. The trigger includes a horizontal trigger portion with a rectangular platform and a vertical trigger portion with a catch. Disposed on an external side of the vertical trigger portion, the catch is located outside of a snap zone defined by a perimeter of the snap bar in the rest position such that setting up the trap does not require a user to expose his hand to the pathway of the snap bar. Adhesive material and/or rodent attractants may be disposed on a top surface of the rectangular platform. A removable cover is disposed over the platform, covering the adhesive material and/or rodent attractants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rodent bait station (10) for the administration of a rodenticidal composition to rodents, i.e., rats and mice. Said rodent bait station (10) having a base portion (12) which is divided into a passage portion (120), and into a chamber portion (16), and which has hingedly attached a lockable cover (14) which has two portions, a passage cover (16) portion hingedly attached at one side to the base portion (12) and a chamber cover (18) hingedly attached to the passage cover (16) portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repelling insects from agricultural plantings including a reflective material. The reflective material having an extremely thin, metallizing applied thereto.

Abstract: A flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing combustible fuel. The device may include a supporting frame; an insect trap chamber carried on the supporting frame; and a combustion device which may also be carried on the supporting frame. The combustion device comprises an inlet port for connection with the fuel supply, an exhaust port, and a combustion chamber communicating the inlet port with the exhaust port. The inlet port enables the fuel from the fuel supply to flow into the combustion chamber for continuous combustion therein to create an exhaust gas within the combustion chamber. The combustion device further includes a catalyst element disposed within the combustion chamber. The catalyst element has a catalyst body with a plurality of essentially linear elongated conduits for enabling the exhaust gas created in the combustion chamber to flow therethrough towards the exhaust port.

Abstract: Fuel compositions comprising a major amount of a normally liquid hydrocarbon based fuel and a minor amount of a compound having at least one strained ring group containing from 3 to 5 ring atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides fuel oils comprising a major proportion of a mixture of

Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions comprising mixtures of natural gas and dimethyl ether suitable for use as fuel compositions, and particularly to blends of dimethyl ether and a natural gas derived from LNG produced in an LNG process. The dimethyl ether can be added, for example, to a lean natural gas to improve the heat value thereof, and in embodiments, the dimethyl ether is conveniently derived from low value CO2 contaminants present in a raw natural gas stream used to prepare LNG. Also disclosed are methods to prepare the mixtures.

Abstract: A method for improving performance of an engine comprising contacting contaminated liquid hydrocarbon fuel comprising an initial concentration of DRA with one or more effective DRA removal agent under conditions effective to produce decontaminated liquid hydrocarbon fuel comprising a reduced concentration of the DRA, and feeding the decontaminated liquid hydrocarbon fuel to the engine.

Abstract: An artificial firelog and firestarter chip producing apparatus comprising a cutting assembly, a compression conveyor auger assembly and a die. The apparatus converts standard waxed corrugated cardboard boxes into artificial firelogs by first slicing cardboard sheets into cardboard strips, then chopping the cardboard strips into cardboard segments in the cutting assembly. The cardboard segments are compressed and in the compression conveyor auger assembly and extruded in the die to form generally circular, longitudinally-shaped sections of a firelog. Firestarter chips are fabricated by the cutting assembly, which slices cardboard sheets in conjunction with paper sheets into cardboard and paper strips, then chopping the cardboard strips into cardboard segments and the paper strips into paper mix.

Abstract: A device for reduction of organic sulphur from high sulphur coal which employs a reactor having three heating zones such as steam heating zone capable of maintaining a temperature in the range of 450-500 degrees Celsius, a promoter zone capable of maintaining a temperature of the order of 950-1100 degrees Celsius and a reaction zone capable of maintaining a temperature in the range of 900-950 degrees Celsius. The reactor is placed inside a tubular furnace capable of providing the above temperature zones in the reactor. The furnace with the reactor inside is enclosed in a movable cabinet, the reactor and furnace being provided with energy regulators and indicators.

Abstract: This invention is aimed at reducing the use of water, eliminating the use of pesticides, reducing the nitrate content of vegetables at harvest time, reducing the seasonal effects on farming thus allowing year round agriculture (change), also reducing the influence on the cultivation behaviors, and allowing seeding and harvest everyday.

Abstract: A weather protection device for the protection of moisture or sunlight sensitive specialized cultures (4) of plant cultivation is recommended, with at least a largely watertight protective skin (2, 3) that is attached to a carrier unit (1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12), which safely ensures an effective protection, especially of plants (4) from weather influences, even over longer periods of time at comparably low effort, and which is economically inexpensive to produce, especially for very large-scale applications, such as for areas of several acres of size: This is achieved according to the invention in that the protective skin (2, 3) is attached at least partially pivoting on the carrier unit (1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) for swiveling out by means of wind force from an idle position, and that at least a net (9), meshwork, and/or screen is provided, on which the protective skin (2, 3) rests.

Abstract: A floral arrangement is provided for supporting nutrient-receiving floral projections within a sealed liquid solution-filled portion of a container. The arrangement incorporates a free-forming solidifying composition adjacent to the opening of the container, which solidifies to firmly hold the floral projections in place, and to create a spill-proof protective barrier between the liquid solution and a surrounding environment. The arrangement is particularly useful for applications, wherein a soil-free, nutrient-rich environment can be maintained without the need for introducing protective substances into the liquid solution.