Abstract: A sole for shoes comprising a sole base body, the sole base body having at least one cutout that is closed at least partially by at least one multilayer sheet insert; the insert has, in its lower part intended to be directed toward the ground, a layer made of rubber material, which is molded directly by direct microinjection onto the remaining part of the multilayer sheet insert.

Abstract: An airflow adjusting device of an air cushion shoe comprises an air cushion body having a buffer portion, an air inlet connected to the buffer portion and an air outlet connected to the buffer portion. When the buffer portion is impacted, the buffer portion will be compressed and thus induce an elastic force to have a buffer effect. When the buffer portion is compressed, air in the buffer portion will be drained out from the air outlet. When the compressing force disappears, the buffer portion will restore and air is sucked from the air inlet. An adjusting device including an adjusting seat and an adjusting button screwed on the adjusting seat; and a stopper being formed on the adjusting button for changing air flow rate of the air flowing out of the air outlet so as to change the elasticity of the buffer portion.

Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating alignment of the foot to treat patients with flat feet, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction. An inflatable implant is positioned in or about the sinus tarsi and/or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the foot. The implant is insertable by minimally invasive means and inflatable through a catheter or needle. Inflation of the implant alters the range of motion in the subtalar or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint and changes the alignment of the foot.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an anti-skid boot, having a crampon, provided with both an outer sole and a boot body. The anti-skid boot includes a crampon which is provided around an outer surface of a front part of the outer sole. The crampon includes a plurality of triangular protrusions, a plurality of oblique slots and a locking notch. The anti-skid boot further includes a plate spring which is provided between the crampon and the outer sole. The anti-skid boot further includes a plurality of support pins which is fastened to the outer surface of the outer sole after passing through the plurality of oblique slots, and a locking hook which is rotatably coupled to a predetermined position of the outer surface of the outer sole adjacent to each of the opposite ends of the crampon. In the present invention, the crampon is normally located around the outer sole of the anti-skid boot to allow a user to walk on level ground, and the crampon is protruded downwards from the outer sole by only a simple manipulation at need.

Abstract: A composite shoe with replaceable shoe cover and shoe sole is composed of a separate shoe cover and a separate shoe sole, with a zipper at the fringe of the cover and the sole. The composite shoe puts together the shoe cover and the shoe sole with the zipper. The cover and the sole are replaceable for different occasions and are made easy for cleaning, carrying, disinfecting and preventing from athlete's foot.

Abstract: A skate boot for receiving the foot, the ankle and adjacent leg section of an intended user. The skate boot includes an upper. The upper defines a dorsal upper section and a substantially opposed plantar upper section, a rear upper section extending outwardly from and substantially peripherally to the plantar upper section and an opening allowing the user to insert the foot within the skate boot. The upper includes a deformable region for facilitating the elastic dorsiflexion of the upper between an initial upper configuration and a dorsiflexed upper configuration wherein the dorsal upper section is closer to the rear upper section than in the initial upper configuration, the deformable region being substantially more elastically deformable than adjacent upper portions of the upper and providing an elastic force biasing the upper towards the initial configuration upon dorsiflexion of the upper.

Abstract: A blade assembly and a vehicle including the blade assembly is disclosed. The blade assembly includes a main body vertical blade portion and a pair of wings pivotally mounted at the ends of the main body. A hydraulic cylinder attached to each wing pivotally moves each wing relative to the main body, the cylinders being operatively connected in series. Each wing is configured to rotate through a range of rotation substantially equal that of the other wing but includes a different radius of rotation than the other wing.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with ice scrapers having a tubular shaft and a blade made of spring sheet steel. The use of spring steel provides an ice scraper blade that is strong, thin and flexible, which makes it easier to lift frozen snow and ice off of sidewalks and driveways. The blade is preferably rectangular although other shapes such as trapezoidal and semi-circular may be used. The shaft comprises a compressible rubber bulb as a handle to absorb the compressible shock forces as the ice scraper is being used. An alternate embodiment of the present invention includes a deflector mounted above the blade similar to a snow scoop that directs pieces of snow and ice forward as they are lifted of the sidewalk or driveway.

Abstract: A novel rotational and positionable robotic arm-controlled underwater bottom artifact and sample suction recovery apparatus and interchangeable bottom coring apparatus, wherein the interchange is effected underwater by rotation of a common deploying arm and remote-control mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a trench cutter comprising at least two cutting wheels or pairs of cutting wheels, whose axes of rotation are offset from each other. A forced synchronization is achieved in accordance with the invention in that a single drive motor is provided which jointly drives the at least two cutting wheels or pairs of cutting wheels by means of a gear arrangement.

Abstract: An attachment system for connecting a first member such as a lip plate (12) of a mechanical digging device to a second member such as a ground engaging tool (10). The first member has a lug (22) attached thereto, and the second member has a recess (50) which is located about the lug (22). A stabilizing member (98) is located within a slot (57) in the recess. A clamping member (60) is between the lug and the stabilizing member, and includes a resilient portion (90) such as a compression spring. A compressive force supplied to the resilient portion restricts the movement of the second member relative to the lug.

Abstract: A wear assembly for protecting a structure, such as an excavating bucket, from wear includes a lock for securing the wear member in place. The lock includes a take-up element for tightening the fit of the wear member, a latch to retain the lock in the assembly during use, and an arrangement for resisting loosening of the lock. With the assembly, the lock is able to effectively tighten the fit of the wear member on the lip, resist loosening of the fit, and facilitate easy removal of the lock without a concomitant increased risk of lock ejection.

Abstract: A locking assembly is disclosed. The locking assembly is for coupling a first member including a receiving area, and a second member having a receiving region. The locking system includes an interference element including an interfering portion that is received within the receiving area of the first member when the locking system couples the first member and the second member together, a biasing element, a cam, wherein the cam is adapted to cause the biasing element to be in a biased position or an unbiased position, and a wedge shaped structure.

Abstract: A shore or river bank reclamation structure is disclosed. The shore or river bank reclamation structure comprises a securing body positioned at the shore, having an external side provided with a plurality of main positioning elements; and at least one hollow connecting body having one side facing the securing body being provided with at least an engageable positioning element which is in engagement with the main positioning elements to form into a connection for the connection body and the securing body, the reverse side of the securing body being provided with at least one engaging securing element so that the engaging securing element and the engageable securing element are connected, and the bottom face of the connection body being at least one anchoring element.

Abstract: An excavator and backhoe attachment adapter comprising a body having an arm attachment for connecting the adapter to an excavator or backhoe and an implement attachment for connecting the adapter to an implement such as a manbasket so that the manbasket may be used in conjunction with the excavator or backhoe to lift a payload such as a man, off the ground.

Abstract: A rail member having a slot disposed therein, and a slot member being provided for being disposed in the slot, wherein a material is disposed between the slot and the slot member such that sufficient tension is maintained between the slot member, the material, and the slot such that the material will not easily slide out of the slot while the material is being worked while being held securely for use on a quilting frame.

Abstract: A desk calendar has a base, a calendar page binder, two end blocks and a central block. The base has a top, a rear end, two sides, an auxiliary appliance stand and a channel. The auxiliary appliance stand is formed on the top to provide a place for an auxiliary appliance. The channel is defined in the top along the rear end of the base. The calendar page binder is mounted on the top of the base adjacent to the auxiliary appliance stand to hold calendar pages. The end blocks are securely mounted respectively in the ends of the channel. The central block is mounted in the channel between the end blocks to define two spaces respectively between the central block and the end blocks and has at least one pen hole.

Abstract: A card assembly for selectively displaying photos or the like, which is normally in a folded state such that at least one of the photos or the like is then hidden from view, but which upon being unfolded into an open state will permit the normally hidden photo or the like to then be visibly displayed.

Abstract: A container identification system includes a fastener mechanism that is configured to extend for a length at least partially around an outer perimeter of a container, and a tag holder that is coupled to the fastener mechanism. The tag holder includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines a cavity within the tag holder, such that the cavity has a circumferential length that is less than the length of the fastener mechanism. The cavity is sized to receive indicia therein for identifying the container.

Abstract: An attachable wrap for bottles, generally with adhesive on the back side, a decorative or informative design on the front side, and a detachable panel that exposes the original label of the bottle when removed. The wrap optionally has one or more of the following: a detachable card that may optionally be hung from the neck of the bottle, a detachable coupon, a booklet that may optionally be detachable, and a decorative pattern that shows through the wrap. The wraps may be adjustable in size in order to accommodate bottles of varying diameters, by detaching perforated regions along one or more edges, or by stretchable elastic regions or accordion pleats. The wraps may be pre-packaged as a kit. The wraps may also be printable by the user in a sheet-feed printer, and may optionally be packaged with software for manipulating text and pictures, and configuring a printer.

Abstract: This invention relates to outdoor advertising and, more particularly, to methods, systems and apparatus for providing branded parking spaces. The invention includes using a standard parking space as an advertising space that creates an opportunity for advertisers to reach customers with branded messages at a place where they park a vehicle, creating an out-of-home advertising venue. The parking space can have an advertising message applied to it, such as on a sign placed within the parking space, adjacent to the parking space or in an area between two adjacent parking spaces. The advertising message can also be applied to the asphalt or concrete within the parking space, adjacent to the parking space or in an area between two adjacent parking spaces. The advertising message can also be applied to a canopy, overhang or ceiling that is within the parking space, adjacent to the parking space or in an area between two adjacent parking spaces.

Abstract: The Evacuation and Emergency Visual Annunciator or EEVA will be a low voltage evacuation and emergency visual annunciator panel box. The associated emergency panels (i.e. fire, tornado, earthquake, terrorism, etc., see drawing 1 and 2 behind Record of Invention) will measure 12?×12?, 8?×8? or 6?×6? as deemed necessary by the ordering entity. The panel box which will house both the strobes and panels will measure accordingly to fit ordered panels (i.e. if 12?×12? panels were ordered the associated panel box would measure approximately 14?×14? in order to accommodate the associated strobe and panel). Panel boxes will be approximately 2 to 2.5 inches thick. Strobes will be located in each separate section of a panel box. The activated strobe will light up intermittently at no more than ½ second intervals within the section of the annunciated panel box hence drawing visual attention to that specific section of the panel alerting the public to an emergency situation.

Abstract: An improved outdoor illuminated display device. The device generally comprises a modular housing, a base member and a plurality of lights positioned in the housing—either horizontally or vertically. A plurality of display modules are positioned on the housing and backlit by the lights. A door member is pivotally connected along its upper edge to the housing covering the modules. A pair of gas-assisted spring members are provided between the door member and the housing. Air gaps or air vents are provided in order to allow air circulation in the housing. A second member above the door member is provided for holding and displaying posters and other advertising and promotional is materials. A plurality of clamping members hold the display materials in place. The second member can be illuminated or non-illuminated. Various modular units can be provided to increase the size and display space provided by the device.

Abstract: A display system for use with a trailer hitch, the display system including a banner and a frame to support the banner. The frame includes a pair of vertical frame members and a frame support is provided to support the frame. The frame support includes a first elongate member positionable adjacent the frame and configured for connection of the vertical frame members to the frame support, and a second elongate member extending from the first elongate member. A support connector is provided having a first portion thereof configured to receive the second elongate member of the frame support and a second portion thereof configured to be connectable with the trailer hitch.

Abstract: A motion-detecting note holder is disclosed. Such a note holder may include a message writing surface, a switch, a motion sensor, a note-waiting indicator, and a controller in communication with the switch, the motion sensor, and the note-waiting indicator. When the switch is actuated, the controller, upon receiving a motion-detection signal from the motion sensor, may cause the note-waiting indicator to provide a human-perceptible indication that a note is waiting on the message writing surface. The message writing surface may include an easy erasure message writing surface.

Abstract: A pistol including a loaded chamber indicator to identify the presence of a cartridge loaded in the firing chamber. The pistol may generally include a barrel, a receiver attached to the barrel thereby defining a barrel-receiver assembly, and a chamber associated with the barrel-receiver assembly. An indicating element is provided which in one embodiment may be pivotally mounted in the barrel-receiver assembly. The indicating element is displaceable in response to contact by the cartridge from a first position which may in one embodiment correspond to an absence of a cartridge loaded in the chamber, to a second position which may in one embodiment correspond to a presence of a cartridge loaded in the chamber. A biasing member, such as a spring, may be provided to bias the indicating element towards the first position.

Abstract: A centerfire autoloading pistol including a loaded chamber indicator to identify the presence of a cartridge loaded in the firing chamber. The pistol may generally include a housing having an external surface and defining a chamber to receive a cartridge, a barrel unit disposed at least partially in the housing, and an indicating element having two ends. In one embodiment, the indicating element may be pivotally mounted to the housing proximate to one of the ends. The indicating element is displaceable in response to contact by the cartridge from a first position which may in one embodiment correspond to an absence of a cartridge loaded in the chamber, to a second position which may in one embodiment correspond to a presence of a cartridge loaded in the chamber. A biasing member, such as a spring, may be provided for biasing the indicating element towards the first position.

Abstract: A pistol including a loaded chamber indicator to identify the presence of a cartridge loaded in the firing chamber. The pistol may generally include a barrel, a receiver attached to the barrel thereby defining a barrel-receiver assembly, and a chamber associated with the barrel-receiver assembly. An indicating element is provided which in one embodiment may be pivotally mounted in the barrel-receiver assembly. The indicating element is displaceable in response to contact by the cartridge from a first position which may in one embodiment correspond to an absence of a cartridge loaded in the chamber, to a second position which may in one embodiment correspond to a presence of a cartridge loaded in the chamber. A biasing member, such as a spring, may be provided to bias the indicating element towards the first position.

Abstract: An autoloading pistol with a magazine disconnect mechanism that blocks discharge of the pistol when the magazine is removed by action upon the pistol's firing pin. The pistol may generally include a removable magazine, a housing defining a chamber to hold a cartridge, and a firing pin movable towards the chamber. The magazine disconnect mechanism includes a blocking member which may be movably disposed in the housing, and is movable into and out of engagement with the firing pin. In one embodiment, an actuator may be provided that controls the position of the blocking member and is movable in response to the insertion and removal of the magazine from the pistol. The actuator in a possible first position disengages the blocking member from the firing pin when the magazine is inserted in the pistol to allow the pistol to be discharged.

Abstract: A pistol having a detachable firing assembly built into the rear of it's grip allowing the firing hammer and related components to be removed as a unit. The quick removal and simple design the firing assembly provide a means to disable a pistol by simply removing the firing hammer housing. The invention makes fabrication of grip-magazine pistols easier as well.

Abstract: A pistol including a mechanism that locks manual safety of the pistol. The lockable manual safety mechanism may include a manual safety that engages the firing apparatus of the pistol to prevent discharge of the pistol when the trigger is pulled. The firing apparatus may include a trigger, trigger bar, sear, and hammer that contacts a firing pin which may strike a chambered cartridge. The manual safety may be movable into and out of engagement with the firing apparatus. In one embodiment, the safety engages the sear to prevent the sear from moving and releasing the hammer while held in the cocked position by the sear. In one embodiment, the manual safety is a lever that is pivotally mounted to the frame of the pistol. The pistol may further include a locking member that engages the safety.

Abstract: A pistol including a mechanism that locks firing pin of the pistol. The firing pin locking mechanism may include a stopping member which may be selectively moved by a user of the pistol between first and second positions, and a movable blocking member that may be engaged with a forwardly-movable firing pin. A biasing member such as a spring may be provided to bias the blocking member into engagement with the firing pin. In one embodiment, the blocking member arrests or blocks the forward motion of the firing pin to prevent the firing pin from striking a loaded cartridge and discharging the pistol. In a possible first activated position, the stopping member prevents the firing pin blocking member from being operably disengaged from the firing pin, thereby preventing the firing pin from moving forward to strike a cartridge.

Abstract: The present invention includes a receiver for a firearm having a front recess to receive a barrel. The receiver has a load/eject recess port open to the front recess and to a side or bottom of the receiver to allow the insertion and removal of a cartridge from the receiver. A slit along the front recess and the load/eject recess port together form a single opening along the receiver whereby the receiver can expand to allow the insertion of a barrel into the front recess. Included is a firearm having the receiver of the invention.

Abstract: Gas-operated automatic and semi-automatic guns are improved by providing their barrels with unique exterior surface configurations to reduce the weight of their barrels while retaining the barrels' original stiffness and to cause the barrels to dissipate heat faster.

Abstract: A mount is provided for removably rigidly mounting accessories to a firearm, such as a C9 machine gun, without having to modify the basic components of the firearm. The mount comprises first and second complementary parts adapted to be drawn one towards the other against the opposite sides of the firearm. The first and second complementary parts are provided with localization aids adapted to engage corresponding reference points on the firearms, thereby ensuring proper positioning of the mount on the body of the firearm.

Abstract: The invented firearm leveler-stabilizer reduces rifle movement to improve projectile accuracy by using an adjustable elongated member connected to the bottom surface of a gun buttstock. A turnbuckle provides an adjustment means for extremely precise leveling of the firearm's barrel while a foot pad rests upon a supporting surface to increase stability during recoil, and while the front of the firearm preferably rests on a bi-pod or other support. A swivel at one end of the leveler-stabilizer connects to a buttstock mount, and a foot pad at the other end of the leveler-stabilizer rests on the ground. In between the two ends is a turnbuckle which provides a means to adjust buttstock elevation extremely accurately for targeting. This foot pad may have an optional sling attachment point. The leveler-stabilizer pivots to against the firearm for transport or storage.

Abstract: A collapsible gun cleaning rod including a plurality of elongated, tubular sections which fit together to form a rod having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the tubular section defining the proximal end portion being in screw engagement with the adjacent elongated tubular section, a biasing spring disposed within the proximal end portion, an inextensible strand fixed in the proximal end portion and extending through the plurality of elongated, tubular sections and fixed to the distal end portion, whereby, when either the proximal end portion or the tubular section adjacent thereto is rotated relative to each other, the gun cleaning rod is lengthened against the bias of the spring, causing the plurality of tubular elongated sections to fit together in the rigid manner relative to each other.

Abstract: A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile.

Abstract: A net for a sport fishing net device having a substantially hoop-shaped frame portion includes a bag of permeable net material, having a closed lower end and an open upper end. A selectively releasable elongate fastener extends along the upper end of the bag, and is configured to releasably wrap around and secure the upper end of the bag to the hoop-shaped frame portion. In one embodiment the selectively releasable elongate fastener is a zipper.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder for supporting multiple fishing poles on a fishing boat wall. The holder includes clamping structure for securing the holder to a boat wall and accommodating ready attachment to the boat wall and removal for storage without a need for special tools. Holder elements are adjustable to provide desired pole separation and desired elevation angle during trolling events.

Abstract: A fishing rod support includes a restriction member configured to receive a portion of a fishing rod, wherein the restriction member is configured to substantially restrict rotational movement of the rod about a substantially vertical axis passing through the rod portion. The support is also provided with a retaining member configured to releasably inhibit vertical movement of the rod portion.

Abstract: A fishing line and/or terminal tackle holder for supporting the free end of a fishing line or its terminal when transporting the fishing gear. The apparatus includes a slot within a mass therein for receiving the line and/or terminal tackle and a clipping structure for securing the mass to the fishing rod.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fishing lure containing a body with a hook secured to the body. The body contains two openings to secure two crimped sleeves into the opening. Two elongated arms are inserted and secured into the sleeves and extend outwardly and backwardly from the lure body. Spinning elements are attached to the distal ends of the elongated arms. A wire shank extends from the lure body to which a spinning element is attached to the distal end of the wire shank. The present invention is manufactured using a novel method comprising insertion of liquefied lure body material into the mold cavities of a mold forming piece, which contains impressions for the lure body, hooks, and sleeves. The mold forming piece is then spun in a centrifuge device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a number of fishing devices. One embodiment of a fishing device includes a device assembly and an elongate rail. The device assembly includes an elongate body having an exterior surface. The elongate rail includes a first junction and a second junction positioned along a surface of the elongate body. The rail receives a line attachment member that is slidable along the rail.

Abstract: A container and method for storing and imparting a scent to an object. The container having an outer layer formed to define an object receiving space and fabricated of a moisture and gas barrier material. The container further having an inner scented layer having a scent incorporated therein such that, upon an object being disposed in the object receiving space, the scent of the inner scented layer is imparted to the object while the outer layer serves as a barrier to prevent surrounding objects from being contaminated with the scent.

Abstract: A vehicle tire deflating apparatus includes a first member, with a tire facing side, and a second member, with a tire facing side spaced from the first member. An interconnecting member locates the first member relative to the second member by a distance sufficient for the first member and the second member to straddle a vehicle tire and, further, holds at least one of the first or second members in a fixed orientation. At least one tire penetrating member is provided at each of the tire facing sides of the first member and the second member for penetrating a vehicle tire when the vehicle tire is located between the first member and the second member and moves toward either of the first member and the second member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crustacean trap having a top cover and a plurality of substantially planar side panels extending downward from the cover. The top cover and the side panels define an interior space therebetween. At least one side panel may include an aperture adapted to receive a degradable element such that the degradable element substantially obstructs the aperture. The crustacean trap may also include at least one side panel having a one-way pivotable gate opening away from the interior space, with the gate having one or more protrusions spaced apart by a predetermined width.

Abstract: An electrochemically reacting composition which can be utilized as a source of heat as well as hydrogen, comprising the active materials aluminium, magnesium and iron, a filler material such as a silica sand, an hydrogen scavenger such as potassium permanganate, additives such as sodium silicate and an electrolyte such as sodium chloride.

Abstract: Anti-knock gasoline fuel compositions are provided including anti-knock additives and mixtures thereof. The octane quality of fuel for an internal combustion engine improved with the anti-knock additives.

Abstract: Aviation gasolines having an enhanced peak indicated mean effective pressure are provided by admixing with a leaded base aviation gasoline an aromatic amine of the formula NH2—Ar—(R1)n wherein R1 is selected from C1-C10 alkyl, halogen, and mixtures thereof provided that when R1 is alkyl it occupies the meta- or para-positions on the aromatic ring, Ar is a phenyl aromatic group and n is an integer from 0 to 3 to provide an aviation gasoline having a peak indicated mean effective pressure as determined by ASTM D-909 of greater than about 200 psi.