Abstract: A business form including a wristband is provided with a print area forming a badge, the badge having a length less than and a width greater than a width of either of two straps used to attach the wristband to the wrist, the badge thus having a greater print area to improve the readability of the indicia displayed therein. A business form including a wristband has a bulged rectangularly shaped print area to allow information to be printed transversely across the print area to improve readability of the indicia displayed in the print area. Thus, the bulged rectangularly shaped print area can accommodate one or both of bar codes printed thereon in ladder as well as picket fence fashion. A security seal is disclosed which comprises a small, adhesive coated patch of laminate for sealing the joinder of the wristband ends and which has points of weakness such as X's die cut therein so that it separates or destructs upon removal to provide an indication of tampering with the wristband.

Abstract: A snap frame assembly for engagably supporting a one or double sided planar display panel, comprising an elongated extruded carrier frame having an elongated housing with a central opening therein, an elongated extruded front plate slidably mounted on an elongated rigid member extending from the housing. and an elongated pivotable member flexibly attached to the housing by an elongated commonly extruded hinge. The front plate has an upper channel member which rotatively pivots on an arm extending from the housing and has a lower channel member which pivots together with a curved housing plate which comprises a portion of the housing of the carrier frame.

Abstract: This concept of a less lethal firearm is a new idea in an old adage. The weapon is designed to be discharged with either left or right hand. It expels non-metallic ball projectile(s) 20. It discharges only blank power load cartridges 22, where the cartridge gas chamber 04 is bored only to fit this casing. These blank power load cartridges 22 are of low caliber and rim fired. The weapon has a simplified firing mechanism FIG. 5, allowing all legal aged persons to discharge the weapon regardless of gender or physical disabilities. It is designed in a club/striking defensive characterized shape FIG. 9. The weapon is Small enough in design to be easily concealed on one's person (as per laws). The weapon can be constructed from all polymer, therefore making it light-weight. The bore 03 is not of a standard caliber. The projectile weight is extremely less than that Of standard leaded projectiles. Making the kinetic energy, in foot pounds, much less than that of leaded projectiles.

Abstract: A safety mechanism for handgun useful for preventing shooting by toddlers, having a lock ring assembly, having means to match the trigger finger of adults only, and a box assembly, having means to enable the shooting exclusively performed by said adults.

Abstract: An assault rifle with a hand and forearm guard for protection of the user's hand and forearm. The assault rifle may be aimed from the side or on top of a barrier using an optical sensing system.

Abstract: A handle for the ramrod of a muzzle loading firearm which has storage means for the ramrod on its barrel is releasably attached to the ramrod and movable between a first locked position wherein it is coaxial with the ramrod and a second locked position wherein it is perpendicular to the ramrod, the handle having a seating surface which allows it to be stored on the firearm barrel regardless of the cross sectional shape of the firearm barrel.

Abstract: A digital processor aiming and firing system generates a trigger signal with electronic timing exactness, resulting in shooting accuracy unobtainable by humans. To achieve this, a view down the barrel sight is captured by a digital video camera and analyzed on a frame-by-frame basis by an electronic processor equipped with image identification software. Motion detectors attached to the weapon are used to interpolate the barrel position between frames. A motion history of the barrel position relative to the target is calculated and an extrapolation of the future position is made. When the anticipated barrel direction impinges on the target, corrected for motion and ballistic effects, the processor signals the launch of the projectile.

Abstract: A single-mirror target viewing apparatus configured for enabling a gun to be fired at a desired target from a cover position in an aimed manner. The target viewing apparatus comprises a primary mirror assembly, a mounting base and an auxiliary mirror assembly. The primary mirror assembly includes a single utilized mirror that provides a target imaging surface. The mounting base is configured for being attached to a gun and having the primary mirror assembly moveably attached thereto. The single utilized mirror is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position and is rotatable between a plurality of rotational positions when in the deployed position. The auxiliary mirror assembly is removably attached to at least one of the primary mirror assembly and the mounting base. The single utilized mirror of the primary mirror assembly is a first configuration and the auxiliary mirror assembly includes a mirror of a second configuration different than the first configuration.

Abstract: A gunsight reticle defines a system of dimensioned indicia spaced at specific separations to improve aiming accuracy of a gun. The indicia may include perpendicularly intersecting center vertical and center horizontal hairlines, and four (or more or less) horizontal range-marker lines disposed at specific angular separations below the horizontal hairline in bisected relationship with the center vertical hairline. Spacing of the range marker lines below the center horizontal hairline is proportional to bullet drop at selected ranges, depending upon ballistic characteristics of bullet used. Relative lengths of said range-marker bars on each side of the central vertical crosshair are proportional to a specific crosswind (say 10 mph) at target range reflected by respective range marker. The method involves employing this reticle to determine distance to target, and using distance thus determined to ascertain a precise aiming point on the reticle.

Abstract: A rear sight device for an SKS or similar type rifle includes a sight base assembly and a sight component assembly. The sight component assembly is adjustable mounted on the sight base assembly and includes sight elements of well-known construction. The sight base assembly includes a vertical plate having locating arms which engage the side walls of the rifle receiver. A pivot bolt extending through openings in the locating arms, rifle receiver and cover mounts the sight device on the rifle. Adjustment screws on the vertical plate or locating arms urge planar pads on the vertical plate against the rear wall of the receiver plate against the rear wall of the receiver to firmly mount the rear sight device on the receiver.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include a net assembly and a lifting mechanism, where the lifting mechanism, when activated, moves the net assembly from a first position beneath the water surface to a second position that is higher than the first position. These embodiments allow anglers and other individuals engaged in sport-fishing to easily net a fish while retaining the use of both hands for other purposes. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A lighted fishing net is provided which uses a clear hollow frame around the perimeter of the net. A light source, such as an incandescent lamp, mounted internally to the frame, then illuminates the frame from within. A second light source, similar to a flashlight bulb in a reflector, is positioned at the top of the handle at the frame end to shine into the net area. The handle of the invention is made of hollow plastic to allow the invention to float as well as to contain the batteries. A three-way switches has three separate control positions: one to activate the frame light; one to activate the handle light; and one to turn them both off. It is also envisioned that the handle would fold in half to save storage space.

Abstract: An automatic fishing device for pulling the fishing line upon fish strike. It embodies a trigger member, a weight member, a trigger support, a fish line and a connector for attaching the weight member to the fishing line. The trigger member includes a weight support element and a fish line coupler. Parts of the weight support element can support the weight member but other parts of weight support element cannot support the weight member. The weight member can be connected to the fish line by the connector. The movement of fishing line caused by a fish strike rotates the trigger member to unload the initially supported weight member to drag the fishing line downward, effectively tightening the fishing line for setting the fish.

Abstract: A weighted fishing leader drag apparatus is in the form of an elongated hydrodynamically shaped body having a plurality of resilient wings mounted to its outer surface. When the leader drag apparatus is pulled in the opposite direction of the water current, the wings are disposed generally against the outer surface. When the leader drag apparatus is pulled in the same direction as the water current the wings are forced outwardly and create resistance to the water flow to create a drag.

Abstract: A fishing accessory suitable to hold and selectively release fish scent into water.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a fish scent dispenser that may be attached to any variety of fishing lure or fishing device to dispense scent derived from a scent source contained therein. A scent source can be added to a cavity defined by a base portion a lid portion of the fish scent dispenser when the portions are in an open configuration. The scent source can then be secured when the portions are in a closed configuration. The scent contained in or created by the scent source is dispersed through vents in the lid portion when the fish scent dispenser is submerged.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a fishing lure or fishing device including a fish scent dispenser to dispense scent derived from a scent source contained therein. A scent source can be added to a cavity defined by the fishing lure or fishing device and a lid portion of the fish scent dispenser when in an open configuration. The scent source can then be secured when the fish scent dispenser is in a closed configuration. The scent contained in or created by the scent source is dispersed through vents in the lid portion when the fishing lure or fishing device is submerged.

Abstract: A spinnerbait fishing lure and frame therefor that is sufficiently rigid to minimize system losses and thereby create more blade-induced vibration. The frame has a first leg, a second leg extending from the first leg to cause the frame to have a V-shaped profile lying in a plane, and a vertex defined by the first and second legs, wherein the frame at least predominantly has a flat outer cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A linked baitfish lure frame. A head section link is linked to a tail section link. The head section link includes at a line connection arc and a tail section link arc. The tail section link includes at least one hook arc and a head section link arc. In the preferred embodiment the head of a dead baitfish is sewn onto the head section link and the tail of the dead baitfish is sewn onto the tail section link. Also, preferably the head section link includes a hook arc.

Abstract: A fish dimension recording towel and a method of using the fish dimension recording towel are disclosed which are for use in recording the non-weight measurement of a live trophy fish in a catch, photograph, and release fishing program. The fish dimension-recording towel includes a water absorbent fabric having a top side having a non-smooth top surface with a grid portion with grid units having known dimensions thereon. The towel is wetted and placed onto a flat surface with the grid portion exposed. The trophy fish is positioned on the grid portion and two view photographs are taken of the fish on the grid portion of the fish dimension recording towel, one with the fish on its side and the other with the fish rotated about ninety degrees, after which the fish is released. From the printed photographs, the grid units covered by the fish in each of the areas where measurement data is needed may be counted.

Abstract: A rodent trap assembly is provided that includes: (i) an enclosure defining at least one outer wall and an enclosed region; (ii) a trap positioned within the enclosed region; and (iii) a viewing window formed in the at least one outer wall. The viewing window is advantageously sized and positioned relative to the trap such that the condition of the trap may be determined by viewing of the trap through the viewing window. The disclosed assembly provides a safe, sanitary way to catch rodents (and other small animals), while eliminating the need to handle dead and potentially contaminated rodents/animals. The unsightly aspects of dealing with trapped rodents/animals are largely eliminated by positioning the trap mechanism within an enclosure. Disposal of the trapped rodent is facilitated through simple closure of the bag/container with the trapped rodent/animal therewithin.

Abstract: The present invention provides an arthropod monitoring or baiting station that may be adapted for use in above-ground applications. The station comprises a primary housing that may be coupled to a secondary housing which is configured such that a major area portion of the secondary housing extends beyond the primary housing. An operator may couple, remove, and/or replace different secondary housings to the primary housing to provide an operator increased flexibility in monitoring or controlling an arthropod population.

Abstract: A microorganism control combination for water-liquid hydrocarbon systems is disclosed. The combination is a biocidal control agent and an alkylamine ethoxylate of the formula RXN(CH2CH2OH)Y wherein R is C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl group, X and Y are 1 or 2, Z is 0 or 1, X+Y is not greater than 3, when X or Y is 2 than Z is 0 and when X is 2 the R groups are the same or different C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl groups. The combination provides effective microorganism control with reduced concentration of biocidal control agent.

Abstract: A microorganism control combination for liquid hydrocarbon systems containing water is disclosed. The combination is a biocidal control agent and an alkylamine ethoxylate of the formula RXN(CH2CH2OH)Y wherein R is C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl group, X and Y are 1 or 2, Z is 0 or 1, X+Y is not greater than 3, when X or Y is 2 than Z is 0 and when X is 2 the R groups are the same or different C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl groups. The combination provides effective microorganism control with reduced concentration of biocidal control agent.

Abstract: The invention concerns an organic colloidal dispersion comprising: particles of at least a compound based on at least a rare earth, at least an acid, and at least a diluent, characterised in that at least 90% of the particles are monocrystalline. The invention also concerns the method for preparing said dispersion and its use as additive of diesel fuel for internal combustion engines.

Abstract: A plant growing apparatus, the apparatus comprising a plurality of legs extending upward from a surface, connectors holding the plurality of legs stationary, a holding mechanism connected to at least one of the plurality of legs and the connectors, a mesh-like bag that is secured by the connectors, and wherein the mesh-like bag is held between the plurality of legs and elevated over the surface.

Abstract: A planter includes a pan for potting soil, the pan having drain holes. A drip pan is disposed beneath the pan for potting soil, the drip pan being attachable to a drain hose, and the base has space for hiding the drain hose. Preferably, the planter includes a mobile base including wheels and the planter includes at least one handle for moving the planter.

Abstract: An assist mechanism for assisting in the pivotal movement of an enclosure member between closed, intermediate, and open positions. A first biasing member has a swing arm pivotally connected to a strut and extends between a base plate and enclosure member, and a second biasing member has a link pivotally connected to a limited tension spring and also extends between the base plate and enclosure member, whereby each impart a substantially biasing force substantially on only one side of the intermediate position, with the first biasing member biasing the enclosure member away from the closed position, and a second biasing member biasing the enclosure member away from the open position.

Abstract: A below belt channel includes a rigid body formed into a generally C-shaped channel having a base and first and second outwardly extending legs. Seal lips formed from a thermoplastic, such as a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), are co-extruded on outer ends of the channel legs and extend inwardly toward an interior of the channel. A low friction material is preferably provided along an interior surface of the channel base, and the seal lips may also include an extra low-friction material on the outwardly facing surfaces that contact the window glass. In one embodiment, the rigid body is either aluminum or steel and may be coated to enhance the bond with the co-extruded TPV lips, and/or provide corrosion protection. In another embodiment, the rigid body is covered in polypropylene, and a mounting bracket for supporting the channel is formed of a molded material that is compatible with the polypropylene. The molded material is then welded or fused to the body to provide a secure interconnection.

Abstract: A protective device is provided in which the protective device comprises an upper surface configured to fit over a door threshold and the fasteners which ordinarily secure the threshold are also utilized to secure the protective device. In certain embodiments, the protective device may be formed from a translucent or transparent plastic, so as to enable the accurate placement of apertures within the device. A method for installing a protective device is also provided, which includes placing the protective device over a door threshold and securing it in place using the same fasteners which are used to secure the threshold. In certain embodiments, the method may include trimming the device to fit the doorway, or forming apertures in the device to receive the fasteners.

Abstract: A weather strip has a trim part adapted to be mounted on a flange, a seal part having a hollow portion and a cover lip. The trim part has a bottom wall portion, and an interior and an exterior side wall portions which constitute a pair of side wall portions and is formed into a shape, as a whole, having a substantially U-shaped cross section, and an insert of a center bonded type is embedded in the interior of the trim part so constructed. In a skeletal piece of the insert, an angle ?a formed by a bottom wall part embedded in the bottom wall portion and an internal part embedded in the interior side wall portion and an angle ?b formed by the bottom wall part and an external part embedded in the exterior side wall portion are made to form acute angles.

Abstract: A seal having a wall or element contoured and of a predetermined shape as, for example, in the form of a right circular cylinder, an extension member and a curved sheet member joined to an extension member, with the curved sheet member along the element and curved about the element such that the curved sheet member is spaced from a surface to which the extension member is attached, such as a window sill, so that the curved sheet member is spaced from the surface and the element rolls and is compressed to seal the interface between the sash and the sill when the sash is closed against the sill with minium abrasion of the seal.

Abstract: A bang-bang servo system controls motors which provide drive for trucks on each end of a fabric support beam structure. A plurality of such truck/beam/fabric units comprise a retractable roof Separation of inner and outer truck guiding tracks/support platforms may be wide and somewhat variable. The radius of curvature of the inner and outer tracks may vary widely over the beam excursion path between open and closed roof conditions. Individual beam motion sequencing and stop position are commanded through a central control unit. These features allow great flexibility and adaptability in application of this invention.

Abstract: An emergency safe haven for use in hazardous environments is claimed. The safe have has a compacted and expanded shape. When expanded, the safe haven provides a volume for crewmembers to occupy in times of emergency. The safe haven has an air supply for providing the occupant with breathable air.

Abstract: An inflatable structure for protecting an elevator interior includes an inflatable wall configured to be positioned adjacent the walls of an elevator cab. The inflatable wall may be inflated in position within the elevator cab and deflated to a storage position. The inflatable wall protects the walls of the elevator cab and prevents equipment from contacting or damaging the walls of the cab during a moving process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cableway cabin, the supporting elements of which consist of a base frame (1), a roof frame (2) and at least four corner columns (3, 4, 5, 6) connecting the base frame (1) to the roof frame (2). All these parts are formed only from tubular sections having a circular inner cross-section. They are connected at each corner by a corner connecting part (7) which has three connecting pieces (7a, 7b, 7c), at least one of which is conical and one of which in each case is pressed into one of the three tubular sections forming a corner. Unless all three connecting pieces are conical, it is expedient to make the non-conical connecting piece or connecting pieces cylindrical and to provide them with a constriction extending over more than 60% of their length and filled with a resilient adhesive.

Abstract: A vibration isolation system for building, comprising a vibration isolation layer, the vibration isolation layer including: an upper layer structure consisted of upper beams and/or slabs and moveable bases, which is coupled to columns of the building; a lower layer structure consisted of lower beams and/or slabs and fixed bases; and vibration isolation devices and elastic member horizon-resetting devices which are mounted between the upper layer structure and the lower layer structure, in which the vibration isolation devices are mounted between the moveable bases and the fixed bases, respectively, and the elastic member horizon-resetting devices are mounted between the beams and/or slabs of the upper layer structure and the lower layer structure, respectively. Therefore, the above devices do not interfere with each other and convenient to maintain, and positions and functional parameters thereof can be set and selected reasonably.

Abstract: An integral formwork system for the construction of pits (20) for loading ramps (10), comprising a set of appropriately reinforced sheet metal panels, piping and sections, bolted to each other; in particular, the formwork is of disposable type, built with specific construction, lightweight, resistant, and compact in size, in order to permit single operation casting for paving (PCL), from the pit level of the formwork without the need to provide special and expensive connecting structures such as flexible joints. Moreover, the system in question also permits the construction of overhang ledges (23) without special moulds; when work is completed, these overhang ledges (23) are able to bear the weight of the loading ramp (10) and the vehicle positioned on it (17).

Abstract: Membrane roofs are susceptible to damage in high winds. Wind can lift a membrane roof from a building and cause it to tear or become damaged. The present roof vent prevents liftoff and damage by reducing the air pressure under the membrane during high winds. The present roof vent has two opposed convex domes separated by a gap. Wind blowing across the roof flows between the domes where it accelerates and creates a region of low pressure according to the Venturi effect. The lower dome has an opening at the gap so that the low pressure is applied to the space under the membrane roof. Therefore, when wind blows across the roof, the vent draws air from under the membrane and the membrane is pressed against the roof, preventing liftoff.

Abstract: A door member comprising a frame having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, a core positioned within the frame, and a molded skin attached to the first side of the frame. The skin is prepared from a molding compound which, when molded, has a shrinkage of between about ?0.0003 to about +0.0015. The molding compound comprises a resin system comprising a curable polyester resin, a co-curable unsaturated monomer, and at least two low profile additives. The molding compound also comprises at least about 30 percent by weight, based on the weight of the molding compound, of filler material, and fibrous reinforcement in an amount of less than about 35 weight percent, based on the weight of the molding compound.

Abstract: A frame assembly comprised of a pair of frame halves each having an axially extending attachment rib is temporarily secured for storage and transport by detachably clipping the attachment ribs together. The frame halves are disengaged, rotated, and lockingly clipped together for final installation.

Abstract: The present invention is a direct-point attachment glazing (bolted glass) system (20) comprising: (1) a polymer interlayer (28); (2) at least one sheet of glass (24); (3) at least one receptor for an attachment means; and (4) at least one attachment means, wherein the polymer interlayer (28) is bonded on at least one surface to at least one sheet of glass (24), and wherein at least one receptor (22) is adhesively bonded to the glass by the polymer interlayer (28) in such a way that the receptor (28) is positioned to mechanically accept the attachment means.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of thermoplastic films used to improve performance of windows, glazings, and other devices, and, more specifically, the present invention is in the field of films that are edge cauterized, methods of edge cauterizing such films, and windows, polymeric interlayers, glazings, and other devices comprising such films.

Abstract: A refrigerated display case having a transparent insulating glazing unit for displaying cold or frozen products. The glazing unit has an antifrosting absorbent layer that inhibits the formation of visible condensation or frost.

Abstract: A service window may be operated under hands free user remote control. For example, a service window of the type used in fast-food restaurants, may be opened or closed in response to remote control signals.

Abstract: A sealing system comprises a semi-flexible longitudinal strip (10) profile and a sealing material both adapted to maintain a sealed joint between typically relatively vertical and horizontal surfaces. The strip profile (10) comprises a first upper limb (11) having an upper limb upper boundary (12) and an upper limb lower boundary (13) between which there extends an upper limb inner face (14) and an upper limb outer face (18). From the upper limb inner face (14) and/or upper limb boundaries (19) there extends at least one second outer limb (20) having an outer limb inner boundary attached to the upper limb (18) and an outer limb outer boundary (33) between which outer limb boundaries there extends an outer limb upper face (25) and an outer limb lower face (26). A third inner limb and/or filler material is adapted to sealingly engage uncured sealing material and to aid the isolation of the uncured sealing material from the upper limb inner face (17) and/or the outer limb lower face (20).

Abstract: Generally, a portable enclosure assembled from a first plurality of axially coupled linear segments and a second plurality of axially coupled linear segments each plurality of axially coupled linear segments having sufficient flexure to generate one of a pair of arcuate supports which can be erected on a support surface a distance apart to provide support for a flexible material having a terminal edge which engages the support surface to establish an enclosure perimeter. Specifically, a portable sports activity enclosure which supports a net having an aperture through which balls can be thrown for pitching and batting practice.

Abstract: A drywall corner piece with flange surfaces forming a near right angle forming a cup for fitting over drywall corners where the web sections of the flanges have at least one strain relief channel allowing the piece to flex to different angles.

Abstract: A drywall finishing system for finishing 1) normal inside and outside corners of any angle, 2) stub wall or closet corners, 3) window wrap corners, and 4) L-metal for window sills and areas where drywall ends against some other surface like brick. The finishing system comprises a preformed trim piece comprising a semi-rigid member that is relatively thick in the center and tapers laterally to a thin edge. A layer of paper is bonded to the inside surface of the semi-rigid member for receiving joint compound to continuously bond the trim piece to the dry wall; this paper layer can optionally have a layer of adhesive material on its outer surface. A layer of finishing material is bonded to the exterior surface of the semi-rigid member.

Abstract: Notched, surface-mounted wall anchors and anchoring systems employing the same are disclosed. The anchor is a notched, folded sheetmetal construct utilizable with various wire formative veneer ties. The depth of the notch is greater than the combined thickness of the wallboard and the waterproofing layer. Various embodiments show wall anchor configurations with suitable veneer ties and differing sheathing arrangements. The notches, upon surface-mounting of the wall anchor, form small wells in the portion of the notch extending into the insulation, which wells entrain water vapor, condensate and water, and relieve the same from being driven into the wallboard.