Abstract: Frame construction for a firearm (10) with a frame (18) and a slide (12) constrained to move longitudinally between a forward and a rearward position but which is also removable from the frame. A recess (39) in the side of the frame contains the Kammer trigger mechanism (26, 38) that is accessible through a side opening (40) in the frame. A thin side plate (42) drops over the side opening and is held at its side edges and bottom edge by flanges (50) an the side plate overlapping congruent grooves in the frame and is held in place an top by the slide. After removing the slide in the conventional manner, the side plate can be slide upwardly and removed using a finger cutout (48) in the side plate.

Abstract: A safety panel is attachable to the grip of a handgun that stores rounds in the grip and that has at least one opening in the frame of the grip through which hot gases and shrapnel may pass in a blowout. The safety panel is a plate that completely covers the openings and that has no apertures through it in a portion that is over an opening. The plate may have screw holes through it for attaching it to the frame. It also may have indentations in its periphery for an ambidextrous thumb safety, a mainspring housing pin, and a magazine release clearance. The safety panel is attached to the grip of the gun by removing the grip cover, inserting the safety panel in between the frame and the grip cover, and re-fastening the grip cover to the frame.

Abstract: A mechanism, which may be integral with the gun parts or may be manufactured as an after-market item, which permits the butt of a shoulder-fired weapon to be pivoted about an axis substantially parallel to the axis of the gun barrel.

Abstract: A fabrication technique is described for producing lighter weight and improved wear and erosion resistant gun barrels. The barrels are produced in an unconventional manner from the inside bore to the outside diameter of the barrel and combine a refractory metal, metal alloy, or ceramic composite inner liner with a metal matrix composite (MMC) or titanium or other suitable high strength, lightweight metal or metal alloy outer shell. A unique aspect of the invention is that there is a compositional gradation from the liner at the inside bore to the overwrap which extends to the outside diameter of the barrel. A process is also described to produce barrels with a refractory metal liner with improved wear and erosion resistance by depositing the refractory metal on the ID of a pre-fabricated barrel.

Abstract: A holster with a light rail affixed thereto. The light rail may include a plurality of ridges spaced from one another along a rail axis, the ridges being separated by grooves that are transverse to the rail axis.

Abstract: An optical accessory including a first attachment device for mounting another optical accessory thereto, the first attachment device including a mounting rail, which may be formed with grooves. The optical accessory may further include a second attachment device adapted to be attached to a mounting rail external to the optical accessory.

Abstract: A scope adjustment calculating apparatus and method for calculating adjustment to a scope on a firearm is disclosed. The scope adjustment calculating device displays multiple input criteria including: a plurality of division of minute of angle for a scope, a plurality of distance from a target data, and a plurality of shot placement spacing data. Known information of given division of minute of angle for a scope, given distance from a target, and given shot placement spacing from the target center point are selected from the input criteria. Based on this known information, a given number of adjustment increments needed to zero the scope is obtained from the calculating device, and the scope is zeroed based on the given number of adjustment increments.

Abstract: A firearm sight receives information regarding a factor, and then automatically adjusts the relative positions of a digital reticle and an image on a viewing section to compensate for the influence of the factor on a projectile trajectory. A different feature involves automatically adjusting a characteristic of the reticle based on the image. Another feature involves automatically adjusting the digital image to distinguish a portion thereof aligned with the reticle from an adjacent portion thereof. Yet another feature involves causing the firearm sight to generate an audible sound. Still another feature involves presenting information on the viewing section which represents the position of the firearm sight on the surface of the earth.

Abstract: A decoy adapter stand allows a floatable buoyant waterfowl decoy to be adapted for use on land. The decoy adapter stand includes an upper securing bracket, a base, and a vertical spacer joining the upper bracket to the base. The securing bracket is used to secure a floatable buoyant waterfowl decoy to the stand, and the base provides a stable support. In use, the vertical spacer distances the decoy from the surface of the ground, so that the decoy appears to be standing. A first, freestanding embodiment of the decoy adapter stand includes a footed base. A second embodiment of the decoy adapter stand includes a staked base, where portions of the base are insertable into the ground. A method of using the described apparatus to adapt a floatable buoyant decoy for land use is also described.

Abstract: A fishing pole is provided with a handle and a rod. The rod has a base coupled at a proximal end to the handle. The base includes a kick-down portion. A coil spring extends distally of the kick-down portion and is configured to provide a medial line guide. A rod portion is supported by a distal end of the coil spring and terminates in a distal line guide. The rod portion is supported by the spring and is bowed upwardly, away from a direction of a load applied to the rod when retrieving a fish.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a fishing pole is provided with a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a spring. The first connecting member has a locking stud. The second connecting member has an L-shaped slot therein for axial receipt of the stud and rotated locking engagement with the stud. The spring is interposed between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. The spring is configured to axially urge apart the first connecting member and the second connecting member when provided in rotated locking engagement therebetween. One of the first connecting member and the second connecting member includes a tapering surface. Another of the first connecting member and the second connecting member includes a mating contact surface configured to mate in engagement with the tapering surface to tighten engagement between the first connecting member and the second connecting member as the first connecting member and the second connecting member are urged apart by the spring.

Abstract: A bait holding apparatus (20, 140) includes a deformable receptacle (20, 140) into which the bait (F) can be placed such that the receptacle (20, 140) can deform around the bait (F). A plurality of apertures (22, 158) are defined in the receptacle (20, 140) such that, when the bait (F) is placed therein, the predator can sense the bait (F) via the apertures (22, 158). The apparatus (20, 140) can have a shape that enables it to surround the bait (F) in a close-facing relationship. Alternatively, the apparatus (140) can be a plurality of interconnected ties (142). A method for forming the apparatus (20) includes the steps of dipping a mandrel into molten material for the sleeve; removing the mandrel and allowing the sleeve to solidify around the mandrel: forming a plurality of apertures in the sleeve, either whilst on the mandrel, or once removed therefrom.

Abstract: A method of preparing a flexible fish replica which comprises a body composed of flexible foam and a synthetic skin prepared from a flexible material is described.

Abstract: A collapsible live bait container constructed of a vinyl coated fabric mesh. The mesh is sewn over one or more flexibly resilient stays. A foam flotation member or buoyant stays can be secured to the enclosure walls. Resealing access ports are defined with strips of hook and loop fasteners, zippers or a fabric sleeve and drawstring. Several storage compartments can be provided with permanent or detachable walls or pockets.

Abstract: Traps, and more particularly collapsible traps used to capture crabs or other live animals. More particularly still, collapsible live animal traps that utilize one or more support members that are stable when assembled, yet easily collapsible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an attractant system for mounting to an insect trapping apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fatty acid composition which contains an effective amount of fatty acids providing improved low temperature stability of the composition. The present invention also relates to a process for producing a fatty acid composition wherein the process comprises the steps of selecting a crude tall oil having a fatty acid concentration and type capabld of providing low temperature stability, distilling said crude tall oil to provide a fatty acid composition containing an effective amount of tall oil fatty acids providing low temperature stability. The fatty acid composition of the present invention is used as a fuel additive.

Abstract: Disclosed is an alcohol containing motor fuel additive composition which synergistically interacts with the alcohol additive to reduce fuel intake system deposit formation and/or combustion chamber deposit formation, thereby reducing engine ORI and maintaining desired engine performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a MMT containing motor fuel additive composition which synergistically combines the octane enhancing capabilities of MMT with the benefits of a special additive package to reduce both fuel intake system deposit formation and combustion chamber deposit formation, thereby reducing engine ORI and maintaining desired engine performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ether containing motor fuel additive composition which synergistically interacts with the ether additive to reduce fuel intake system deposit formation and/or combustion chamber deposit formation, thereby reducing engine ORI and maintaining desired engine performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a leaded motor fuel additive composition which synergistically interacts with the alkyl lead additive to reduce both fuel intake system deposit formation and combustion chamber deposit formation, thereby reducing engine ORI and maintaining desired engine performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biodiesel fuel additive composition which accelerates combustion phenomenon, reduces ignition delay, and improves Cetane number, thereby lowering particulate emissions, and improving fuel economy in diesel engines.

Abstract: Disclosed is a diesel fuel additive composition which accelerates combustion phenomenon, reduces ignition delay, and improves Cetane number, thereby lowering particulate emissions, and improving fuel economy in diesel engines.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ferrocene containing motor fuel additive composition which synergistically combines the octane enhancing capabilities of ferrocene with the benefits of a special additive package to reduce both fuel intake system deposit formation and combustion chamber deposit formation, thereby reducing engine ORI and maintaining desired engine performance.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing a Mannich product employs an intermediate or pre-formed triazine. The product is useful as a detergent in fuel compositions. The fuel compositions containing the Mannich product are useful for controlling intake valve deposits in engines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to additive mixtures which comprise, as component A, at least one additive having detergent action and, as component B, at least one partially or completely neutralized fatty acid. The invention further relates to the use of these additive mixtures for additizing fuel and lubricant compositions, and also to fuel and lubricant compositions and concentrates which comprise this additive mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel composition for the control and/or removal of persistent engine deposits. Said fuel composition comprises a major amount of hydrocarbons boiling in the gasoline range fuel, a hydrocarbyl-substituted polyoxyalkylene amine and a glycol ether component; and is useful for the prevention and control engine deposits.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing firelogs from unwanted or diseased forest wood is disclosed. The method includes the steps of gathering such unwanted wood products from a forest and on-site grinding and drying those wood products into ground material prior to extruding same into a firelog. The sale of the firelog can then be used to pay for further gathering of the unwanted wood. Moreover, the machines used to grind and dry the material can be powered by burning the unwanted firewood as well.

Abstract: A packaged wood fuel product is disclosed which includes a natural fiber fabric bag surrounding a collection of wood fuel. The bag is impregnated with a vegetable oil to encourage ignition and may be provided with a wick extending from the bag to facilitate lighting.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus for heat treating agricultural material in a milling bin for insect and pest control comprises a frame having a plurality of wheels, an air handling device having an inlet for receiving air and an outlet through which a flow of air is delivered, and a heater having a channel in fluid communication with the air handling device. The heater is capable of heating air in the channel to a temperature of at least about 130° F. The apparatus also include a conduit in fluid communication with the heater for delivering the flow of heated air into the interior of the milling bin, and a controller for maintaining an air temperature within the conduit effective for treating the agricultural material for insect and pest control.

Abstract: A protective enclosure for protecting garden plants against frost and other environmental hazards. The enclosure consists of support arches over which a protective cover is deployed. The cover is held in place by elastic hold-downs strung across the outside of the cover at each arch. Each arch presents to the hold-down a concave shape that receives and stabilizes the hold-down. The cover is translucent to sunlight and may include two types of material, one impervious to wind and rain, the other a mesh transparent to wind and rain. The cover or portions of it may be polarized to enhance or retard the pass-through of certain spectra of light. Access to plants is gained by lifting and bunching up the side portions of the cover, which are easily placed in a closed position again when access is no longer necessary.

Abstract: A clip includes a body (10) and an opening (14) within the body and in which, in use, a part of a plant can engage. A slot (19), which is of doglegged configuration, extends between the opening (14) and an edge (17) of the body (10). The body (10) can be coupled to a means for providing support to the plant or part of the plant by a second opening (13) for which a slot (18) extends from an opposite edge (17) of the body (10).

Abstract: A seed tape (1) includes successively arranged germinating units (2a, 2b, 2c) made of a plane material. These germinating units are coherent or secured to a carrier strip (3) of at least one layer of biodegradable material. Each germinating unit (2a, 2b, 2c) is intended to be bedded out in the ground (12) or a growth substrate and includes a mixture of carrier (7), at least one additive (9) and optionally adjuvants (8) in addition to one or more seeds (6). The additive or additives (9) include water-absorbing materials, such as superabsorbing polymers. Each germinating unit (2a, 2b, 2c) is provided with at least one narrow zone (5) of water-repellent material across its surface adjacent or at least up to the upper edge of said unit. The material of the narrow zone penetrates the plane material of the germinating unit (2a, 2b, 2c) throughout the entire thickness thereof.

Abstract: A plant cultivating device (A), comprising aluminum long square pipe trays (5) for storing plants (35) together with culture solution, a conveyor device (2) for feeding the trays (5) in order in lateral direction, and a lighting device (3), having a number of light-emitting diodes disposed thereon, located over the conveyor device (5), the lighting device (3) being disposed so as to be higher gradually from the upstream side to the downstream side of the conveyor device (2), wherein a funnel-shaped holder (30) holding the upper part of the plant (35) is provided on the upper surface of the tray (5), and a planting conveyor (6) and a harvesting conveyor (7) for supply and retrieval, a reflecting wall (8) provided between these conveyors and the conveyor device (2), and transfer bars (41) for transferring the trays (5) between the conveyor device (2) and the planting and harvesting conveyors (6,7) are installed on the upstream and downstream sides of the conveyor device (2).

Abstract: A hanging device as may be utilized to mount plants is provided. The hanging device is coupled to a standardized care tag slot as found on most store-bought plastic containers. Through the use of the hanging device, it is not necessary to purchase additional plant containers for placement in additionally purchased hanging devices to display plants in a selected environment. The hanging device further allows for the placement of communications to customers as they concern the plant and/or container. Methods for mounting a container utilizing the disclosed hanging device are also provided.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. Preferably the extension has a lace pattern thereon. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a decorative cover, upper edges of the sheet of material and extension cooperate to form a skirt portion preferably having at least two separate edges providing a “two-sheet“effect in the decorative cover. The wrapper may have extensions on opposing ends of the sheet of material and may having one or more additional overlapping extensions.

Abstract: A method of covering a potted plant or a floral grouping with a floral sleeve. The sleeve has, in one embodiment, a plurality of randomly positioned overlapping folds disposed in a sidewall of the sleeve. The sleeve optionally has a detachable upper portion.

Abstract: A self-watering breeding device has a culturing slide (10), a capillary sheet (20), and an optional immersion sheet (22). The culturing slide (10) has a gradual slop (11), a steep slop (12) and a guiding arc (122) connected between the gradual slop (11) and the steep slop (12). The capillary sheet (20) attaches on the steep slop (12) and extends over the guiding arc (122). The immersion sheet (22) attaches on the gradual slop (11) and partially overlaps with the capillary sheet (20). When the culturing slide (10) stands on a basin full of water, the capillary sheet (20) absorbs water and guides water over the guiding arc (122) to reach the gradual slop (11). Then, water travels over the entirely immersion sheet (22) to supply seeds on the gradual slop (11) by gravity attraction. Additionally, exceeded water slides along the gradual slop (11) to the basin to recycle.

Abstract: A capillary carpet irrigation system comprises a capillary carpet (10) having a series of individual capillary mat sections (9a, 9b, 9c . . . ) hydraulically isolated from one another by a water impermeable base membrane (18), thereby preventing water migration from one section to the next. This discontinuity advantageously allows the capillary carpet (10) to operate on sloppy surfaces and promotes effective capillary connection between coarse growing media and the mat. A protective water permeable membrane (15) is provided on top of the series of individual capillary mat sections (9a, 9b, 9c . . . ).

Abstract: A fuel processing system (FPS) (120, 220, 320) provides a hydrogen-rich reformate having a reduced level of CO (34, 234, 62), as for use in a fuel cell power plant (120). The FPS includes, in combination, a reformer (30, 230) for converting hydrocarbon feedstock (22) to reformate and a multistage hybrid WGS reactor (150, 250, 350) for converting CO with H2O in the reformate to H2 and CO2 to reduce the CO in the reformate. The multistage hybrid WGS reactor (150, 250, 350) has one stage (154, 254, 352) of active noble metal catalyst (174, 274, 374), typically platinum and/or rhenium, and an other stage (152, 252, 354) of Cu-based WGS catalyst (172, 272, 372), e.g. Cu/ZnO, whereby the collective volume of the one and the other stages is relatively small, being less than about ½ that of prior WGS reactors. The Cu-based WGS catalyst may be modified to reduce self-heat. Protection from sulfur in the reformate is also provided. The multistage hybrid WGS reactor (150, 250, 350) may further include an O2 guard.

Abstract: Substantially pure oxygen is provided to an up flow reformer (49a) from a separator (108) downwardly impelled water droplets (53) mix with the outflow (58) of a CPO (59), flowing upwardly through high temperature (68) and low temperature (73) water gas shift reactors. The reformer output flows through a mixer (79) to a down-flow PrOx containing two beds (82, 94) of preferential CO oxidation catalyst therein. A series of compressors (120-122) compress water and carbon dioxide out of the gaseous flow to provide pure, pressurized hydrogen. Oxygen (111) is separated (105, 108) from nitrogen (112).

Abstract: A hydrogen generation system includes a fuel container, a spent fuel container, a catalyst system and a control system for generating hydrogen in a manner which provides for a compact and efficient construction while producing hydrogen from a reaction involving a hydride solution such as sodium borohydride.

Abstract: A gasification system is disclosed having a combustor, a scrubber, a finisher, and optionally a recycler. A carbonaceous fuel is partially combusted in the combustor to generate a combustible gas. An improved ash support and removal system reduces clogging and other problems in the combustor. The combustible gas passes through the scrubber to remove matter such as tar and oil and to undergo preliminary catalytic chemical reactions. The scrubbed gas passes through a hybrid blower to the finisher. Final catalytic chemical reactions occur in the finisher, and wood chips or other filters may also be used in the finisher to provide a relatively clean, dry, combustible gas. Wastewater and other waste products from the scrubber and finisher are captured in the recycler and returned to the combustor.

Abstract: A revolving door comprising a cylindrical wall, and placed above the cylindrical wall a roof construction provided with a connecting element disposed in the centre of the door and girders extending radially therefrom, with at least one rotatable door leaf being suspended from the roof construction within the cylindrical wall and below the roof construction, while the cylindrical wall is provided with passage openings, the girders being placed under pre-tension, in order to create an upward force on the connecting element.

Abstract: A slider for a vehicle window regulator includes a rail passage for a guide rail that runs in a “Z” direction and which guides the slider while the window is being raised and lowered. The slider includes a securing member that passes through a hole in a window glass for securing the window glass to the slider. The position at which the securing member and window glass are locked to the slider is adjustable in the “Z” direction. The slider allows adjustment to be readily performed and ensures the vehicle window glass has a good seal with a vehicle roof when the vehicle window glass is in the fully raised position, especially in a frameless door.

Abstract: A door seal system is provided for forming a seal between a closed door and its door frame. The system includes a unitary co-extruded seal member having first and second legs connected by a flexible hinge. A traditional flexible seal is formed along one leg and, preferably, a strip of intumescent material is formed along the other leg. The member can be folded flat along the hinge line for rolling into a compact storage and shipping configuration. For installation, a length is pulled from the roll, cut off, bent into a right angle along the hinge, and fixed to the door frame with one leg extending along the jamb and the other extending along the stop. The flexible seal bears and seals against the outside face of a closed door and the intumescent strip is positioned in the gaps between the door edges and the door frame.

Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle adapted to simplify a door assembly process thereby improving door assembly manufacturing efficiency. The door assembly comprises a door trim assembly mounted with a window regulator assembly necessary for lifting a door window glass, a door lock assembly for opening and closing a door, and a door panel assembly coupled to the door trim assembly.

Abstract: A one-piece molded plastic flashing precisely fits outside corners of chimneys, dormers and roof offsets on pitched roofs ranging from 3/12 to 12/12 consisting of a horizontal roof plane, and a pair of vertical planes, angled with respect to one another to match with the pitch of the roof.

Abstract: The secondary roof structure of the present invention provides a supplemental house cover, including an independent roof structure spanning and effectively covering the building structure to be protected. The independent roof structure preferably includes a plurality of vertical support members positioned at least some horizontal distance outside the perimeter or footprint of the building structure to be protected, supporting an oversize roof portion separated from and at least some vertical distance over the building structure. The independent roof structure may be constructed before, simultaneously, or after the construction of the building structure being protected. The independent roof structure provides shade, shelter, and supplemental environmental protection to the building structure.

Abstract: A roof construction has a primary ridge member with a king post depending from the ridge member. A pair of secondary ridge members are secured in sockets in the king post at different heights.