Abstract: The invention is used to provide identification to items that may have a similar appearance. Items such as keys all appear similar, and often the only way to ensure the correct key is being used is to try one or multiple keys in a lock until the correct key is located. This invention consists of a sheet of adhesive backed, pre-printed labels that can be individually removed and placed onto keys to identify the function of the key. Labels may include text such as car, boat, home, office or other text that when placed onto a key makes the correct key easy to identify.

Abstract: A device for providing a support frame for labels, pictures, cards and the like, to be applied to bottles and vessels in general, characterized in that said device comprises a frame which can be applied to a surface of a vessel by clamping means and a plate element which can be arranged between the frame and the vessel surface and bearing information, decorations and images, which can be seen from the outside. The frame can be made of silver or other material, metal, plastics material, paperboard, wood, ceramics, and being of a suitable configuration and shape, either with or without support elements. The frame can be applied on bottles to underline an image, greeting, picture and distinctive an event of an advertising action to be performed.

Abstract: An indicia for marking on an object, such as a cartridge case, for representing selected information, such as identification indicia identifying the firearm that discharged the cartridge, and methods and apparatus for generating, imprinting and reading the identification indicia. An indicia includes a multi-dimensional array of encoded marks, including encoded marks determined by spectral encoding variables representing the selected information wherein each spectral variable is spectrally distinguishable from others of the spectral variables representing variables, and an encoded pattern of the encoded marks is determined by algorithmic transformation of the selected information. An indicia may also include hologram related artwork. An indicia may be an encoded hologram multi-dimensional barcode, an encoded hologram or an encoded concentric circular barcode and may be formed of a single indicia or as an array of indicia.

Abstract: A breech plug having a body with first and second ends and a compression chamber extending therethrough, a primer holder mounted to the first end of the body having a central aperture aligned with the compression chamber with slots extending radially from the central aperture and terminating in an annular groove, and a retaining spring secured to the annular groove.

Abstract: A light assembly having a pre-defined shape is provided to be removably attached to a mating guide provided on any convenient device but advantageously provided on a weapon. The light assembly comprises a housing provided with suitable optics having a light source at one end thereof and batteries for powering the light source through a switch. The housing has a pair of lateral members which are movable between a retracted position and an extended position so that, when the members are in the retracted position, the light assembly has the above-mentioned pre-defined shape and when the members are in the extended position, they are adapted to engage the mating guide. Means for preventing the longitudinal movement of the light assembly on the mating guide are also provided with the light assembly. In a particularly advantageous application, the light assembly can thus be easily mounted and used as a target illumination and/or aiming device with a weapon or be readily used as a separate and independent entity.

Abstract: An M-4 firearm having a lower receiver assembly and an upper, receiver assembly. The upper receiver assembly is connected to the lower receiver assembly. The lower receiver assembly has a fire control assembly. The upper receiver assembly has a barrel and a hand guard. The hand guard has a venting features for allowing cooling air to pass therethrough. The hand guard has a heat shield mounted therein. The hand guard has at least one peripheral device mounting rail. The hand guard has an upper portion and a removable lower portion. The removable lower portion has at least one peripheral device mounting rail. The removable lower portion may be removed and replaced with a different second removable lower portion without the removal of fasteners.

Abstract: A weapon, according to various aspects of the present invention, includes a receiver, a trigger, and a cartridge store. The receiver receives a cartridge. The cartridge applies a deterrent force to the target. The trigger activates the cartridge. The cartridge store stores a plurality of provided cartridges. The cartridge store, then the trigger, and then the receiver are arranged in sequence proceeding linearly away from a user of the weapon.

Abstract: Improved grenade launcher to be mounted under the barrel of a conventional gun of the type whose cartridge chamber (6) is mounted in front of the trigger (7) of the gun (1), whereby the grenade launcher (2) is provided with a percussion mechanism and a trigger mechanism (12) with a trigger (18) which is coupled to the percussion mechanism and which is situated near the trigger (7) of the gun (1) when the grenade launcher (2) is mounted on the gun (1), wherein the trigger mechanism (12) includes a support (13) containing at least one lateral cheek (14) which is provided with a cavity (16) and which extends towards the back of the gun next to the chamber (6), whereby the trigger (18) of the grenade launcher (2) is mounted on the rear end of said support (13), whereby a part of the trigger and the parts of the trigger mechanism which couple the trigger to the percussion mechanism are situated in said cavity (16) of the support (13).

Abstract: A rapid activation system for a laser-sighting assembly of a handgun includes a normally-off magnetically functionable on-off switch disposed within the laser assembly. The system includes a holster proportioned to hold the handgun and is formed of a magnetically permeable material. The system further includes a magnetic element secured upon an external surface of the holster and positioned within electromagnetic communication with the on-off switch of the laser assembly. Upon withdrawal of the handgun, the holster magnetic flux attendant to the magnetic element will be removed from magnetic communication with the on-off switch of the laser sighting assembly thereby actuating the switch and, with it, the laser assembly such that the laser sighting assembly is fully functional and when the gun is withdrawn from the holster.

Abstract: The present invention is a reticule featuring both rapid close-quarters target acquisition and precise distance shooting functionality. The reticule features a broad central aiming ring and four sets of aiming point-indicating dots. The lowest set comprises dots of differing dimensions and distances apart. Ranging rings are also provided. An alternate embodiment also comprises a highlighting ring around the aiming ring. The reticule can be illuminated through known or future discovered means for low-light or night shooting. A further alternate embodiment features an aiming ring constructed of a plurality of transparent cells, thereby allowing a user to see through the aiming ring and allow a less busy reticule with easier illumination capability.

Abstract: A firearm accessory mounting apparatus comprises of a clamp body with multiple split sockets. Each said split socket has a cavity adapted for securing a firearm accessory and has a split that runs longitudinally along its body. Said split of the first split socket has a first arm at one side and a second arm at opposite side of the split. A firearm mounting frame may be secured to the firearm accessory mounting apparatus via the first arm and second arm of each split socket and adapted for securing the entire assembly to a weapon.

Abstract: The device includes a handle portion (10) and a spaced hook portion (11) to present a fish retention pocket (12). The hook portion (11) and the handle portion (10) present straight sides (16, 17) diverging from the pocket bottom (14) to provide a wider open space (S) between the handle portion (10) and hook portion (11) at a distal end (15) of the hook portion (11) than the closed space (WB) at the bottom (14) of the pocket (12). The hook portion (11) extends along a hook axis (A) from an arm portion (13) to the distal end (15) and tapers inwardly. The straight side (16) of the handle portion (10) is parallel to the hook axis (A). The hook portion (11) has the cross section of an I beam with parallel upper and lower transverse flanges (18) centrally interconnected by a center web (19) with the flanges (18) and the center web (19) tapering inwardly toward the distal end (15).

Abstract: An automatic locking landing net yoke includes a channeled ramp feature such that, when the handle is drawn through the yoke and the yoke slides over a spring button, the ramp forces or cams the button downwardly and into the handle. Toward the lowermost portion of the ramp is a hole such that, as the hole in the yoke slides over the spring button, the force of the button extends it upwardly through the hole. The spring button is never pushed completely into the handle because the backside of the yoke hole prevents the yoke from being extended to the point that the yoke slides off the handle. The yoke is also configured such that the yoke allows use with hoop and handle shapes of various configurations and is molded of a material that does not create any oxidation or corrosion between the handle and yoke, thus providing smooth operation between the two elements.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder that, in response to the pull exerted by a fish against a line and tackle, will automatically set the hook by a series of release mechanisms and springs. The device is comprised of an upper and lower assembly to which various elements are attached. All components are fabricated from 0.125 inch steel and are plated for durability and long life. An adjustable tension device allows for the automatic catching of fish within a wide range of weight and species. The device is generally vertical in nature and can be easily transported from place to place.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable rig having a connector cord section connecting a rig device to the main fishing line, whereby when the main fishing line is substantially vertical with the terminal device at the lowest end, the rig device is spaced apart from the terminal device by a desired distance and is easily moved up and down the main fishing line when finger pressure of a user is applied to push directly against a top or bottom portion of the connector cord section in a direction generally axial to an axis of the main fishing line.

Abstract: Rodent Trap with a lid, a pivot plank, a ferrous metal rectangular open topped box, a magnet, a pivot point, a food holding platform, a guide panel, a climbing ramp or rope and a rodent receptacle. The guide panel and the bait tray are fixed at one end of the rectangular box. The box has half of the floor removed. The pivot point holds the plank so that it can rotate. The pivot plank includes a magnet on its underside. The magnet is attracted to the ferrous metal portion of the floor of the box so that a rodent can climb up the ramp, travel along the pivot plank, wedge itself between the pivot plank and the guide panel in the pursuit of bait causing the magnetic attraction to break and the pivot plank to rotate down causing the rodent to drop into the receptacle below the rectangular box.

Abstract: The invention provides a flame simulating assembly having a simulated fuel bed, a light source, and a screen. The light source is operable to produce an image of flames appearing to be emitted from the simulated fuel bed. The screen has a front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for transmitting the image of flames through the front surface. A pattern is included in the screen for simulating the appearance of firebrick to a viewer of the image of flames.

Abstract: A decorative plant support fixture having a receptacle for holding flower stems, plants, or other foliage. The support fixture has a main support unit, which may have one or more support arm members protruding from the main support unit at various heights and radial angles around the main support unit. Flowers and plants are supported by support arm members which may be coil shaped on one end, and of different sizes, so as to accommodate flowers and plants of different sizes and stages of growth. The plant support fixture may also include flat feet members for placing the fixture on any substantially flat indoor or outdoor surface. The plant support fixture may also include spike-shaped feet members which can penetrate the soil and anchor the fixture to the ground. Support fixture may also include an attachment means for securing fixture to any substantially vertical surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a transportation and display assembly for floral bouquets and plants. The assembly includes a collapsible vase and optionally a water impermeable liner. The collapsible vase may be constructed from a single sheet of flexible material and includes suitable folds or cuts so that it can be manipulated from a flattened configuration to an operational configuration. Also provided are methods of constructing such collapsible vases and methods of shipping flowers with such collapsible vases.

Abstract: A plant-growing container made of translucent plastics sheet material with a base and sides, and the sides extended at the top by a mulch mat that can be drawn about the stem of the plant at final planting. The container is marked circumferentially with a cutting line indicating an extent of the lower part of the container, which can be removed and discarded.

Abstract: A planter comprising an outer shell having a bottom wall and a side wall, at least of portion of which is translucent for enabling a light source within the side wall to provide an illuminated appearance to the planter. The planter includes a space on the bottom of the outer shell of the planter for mounting a light fixture, wherein a lighting element is projected from the light fixture into a space inside the side wall to illuminate the translucent side wall. The planter also includes a strut extending between the bottom of an inner shell for holding a plant and the bottom of an outer shell, to provide a support and drain to the inner shell for holding the plant.

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

Abstract: A hydrogen gas storage and supply method including: (a) providing a chamber and, contained therein, a plurality of shell-core micro-spheres, each comprising a shell and a hollow or porous core, filled with pressurized hydrogen gas at an internal pressure P; and (b) heating the micro-spheres to a temperature T to reduce the shell tensile strength ?t to an extent that a tensile stress ? experienced by a shell of the micro-spheres meets the condition of ????t, causing hydrogen to diffuse out of the micro-spheres to provide hydrogen fuel from the chamber to a hydrogen-consuming device, where the material-specific parameter ? has a value between 0.3 and 0.7. The shell stress scales with the internal hydrogen gas pressure and the tensile strength ?t decreases with increasing micro-sphere temperature. For instance, this condition is met when the micro-spheres are heated to a temperature within the range of [Tg?25° C.] to [Tg+25° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door drive head comprising a preferably shell-shaped carrier base body to which different drive components can be attached and which has connection means at its outer side to which a carriage rail can be connected in which a door drive carriage runs which, on the one hand, is driven via a driving means by the drive motor supported in the housing and, on the other hand, moves the door to be driven. In accordance with the invention, the carriage rail can be inwardly pivoted into its mounting position around a pivot axle projecting outwardly out of the carrier base body.

Abstract: A mechanism for providing assistance in opening the cover of an access hatch having a frame wherein the cover is pivotally mounted to the frame. The mechanism includes a spring mounted in a housing having a large diameter tube and a small diameter tube, with the smaller tube being attached to the cover. The tubes interact in a telescoping fashion. The mechanism is mounted to the frame by a slotted hanging bracket.

Abstract: A glass run is provided with extruded portions and a molded portion. The extruded portions and molded portion each have an extension portion provided in the base portion so as to extend and contract in a direction toward the inside and outside of a vehicle. The extension portion is provided at a position which deviates from a position of the base portion which constitutes a section defined as extending from a position which intersects with an extension along an interior side of the door window glass to a position which intersects with an extension along an exterior side of the door window glass and to which an end face of the door window glass is opposed.

Abstract: A composition is made by a method in which a composition comprising a polymerizable compound, a curative, and a hydrolyzable silane coupling agent is combined with water, and the composition is allowed to age. The composition is useful in the manufacture of coated abrasive articles.

Abstract: A coated abrasive disk having an improved dimensional stability, high adhesion strength and high breaking strength is prepared by combining together (A) a nonwoven fabric, (B) at least one textile made of microfibers in a pre-dried state after impregnation-treatment with an adhesive resin, and (C) a coated abrasive body comprised of a backsheet and a coated abrasive layer, by means of a pressure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system (100) for conditioning multi-component slurries utilized in chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of semiconductor wafers (140). The system provides a first slurry component (108), and a second slurry component (120). A conditioning component (102) has first and second inlets, and an outlet operatively coupled to a dispensing system (138). First and second flow control components (116, 126) are operably intercoupled between the first and second inlets and the first and second slurry components, respectively. The system further provides a megasonic energy source (106), adapted to generate an energy field (118) across the conditioning component. A conveyance component (114) conducts the slurry components from the inlets through the energy field, and delivers a final mixture (136) of multi-component slurry to the outlet.

Abstract: An adjustable connector is provided for connecting an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and an elongate generally horizontal supported structural member. The connector is provided with a side attachment member that attaches to an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and a cap that attaches to the elongate generally horizontal supported structural member, with a pin connection that enables rotation between the cap and the side attachment member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shingles which are designed to simulate the look of wood shingles while providing for a comparative ease of installation. Each shingle has a plurality of alignment features located on its inner and outer surfaces, which are a combination of corresponding male and female features. The alignment features are positioned on each shingle to allow for the shingles to be easily installed with a predetermined gap between adjacent shingles, while providing for multiple possible exposures for each course of shingles and multiple possible alignments between shingles in successive courses. Also disclosed are various preferred embodiments for shingles having alternate arrangements for the alignment features and various additional desirable configurations. The present invention also relates to a cladding system comprised of separate molded shingles that are installed in successive courses.

Abstract: A roof shingle peeler device which comprises a saw blade, a motor to operate the saw blade, a horizontal arm and skiis to regulate the depth of the saw blade, a wedge to remove the nails and shingles from the roof deck and enable the saw blade to cut the shingles into a predefined section, and a frame to facilitate the transportation of the predefined section of shingles for being received and collected into a bag for disposal. A hoist and return hoist are used to pull the roof shingle peeler device up and down the roof deck from the base to the crest while removing shingles.

Abstract: Floating platform used as a base for any kind of structures to protect the structures from earthquake shock damages.

Abstract: A footer track for supporting a plurality of wall studs, and a method for making a footer track, including a web and a pair of legs extending from opposing sides of the web. The pair of legs are spaced from one another a distance sufficient to accommodate a wall stud therebetween. The footer track defines a plurality of drain openings spaced along a length of the footer track. Preferably, each of the plurality of drain openings has a boundary defined by both of the web and one of the pairs of legs. In one arrangement, each drain opening extends a distance into the web such that the opening, itself, is defined by both the web and leg.

Abstract: An engaging mechanism is provided for providing a seal between a vehicle, such as a delivery truck, and a fixed structure, such as a loading dock of an office building or warehouse. The engaging mechanism includes a receiving member, a resilient member a belt and a deformable medium. As the vehicle moves toward the fixed structure, the vehicle pushes against the belt, deforms the deformable medium and bends the resilient member to form a seal.

Abstract: A combination of profiles for forming slider and double hung sash windows or patio doors includes a common outer profile and two different inner profiles so that one inner profile can be used to form the double hung and the other to form the slider. This allows the slider top inner to be cut away to form a floating section resting on the top of the sash. This allows the drain holes to be formed separately in the inner and the outer to be longitudinally offset to prevent direct air penetration. The sash frame is formed with a removable glass stop on one side which snaps into engagement at right angles to the glass surface of the sealed unit to allow formation of a tri-pane with 0.5 inch spacing and to allow the use of two strips of adhesive one on each side of the sealed unit with no need for drainage.

Abstract: A muntin grid (34) is provided having a plurality of muntin bars (36) joined at intersecting points to form a grid (34). The grid (34) further has a plurality of muntin bar ends (38) located near a periphery of the grid (34), each muntin bar end (38) having a depending tab (39). A muntin clip (40) is provided for receiving the tab (39) wherein the tab attaches the clip (40) to the muntin bar end (38).

Abstract: A universal access port includes a specific size opening that is formed through a wall of a conditioning enclosure and located at a specific distance from a floor or mounting surface. The opening is preferably rectangular in shape, but other shapes may also be used. When not in use, the universal access port is covered with a sealing panel. Insertable devices may be efficiently inserted and removed from the universal access port. A perimeter of the insertable device is sized to be sealable inserted into the universal access port. Each insertable device preferably seals with an exterior and interior wall of the conditioning enclosure. Some insertable devices include fixturing devices, windows, manual manipulation devices, junction devices, hinged access doors, wire access devices, temperature modifying devices or air circulation devices.

Abstract: A building element for attachment to a building to provide a mainly decorative effect. The building element has an outer member defining the shape and appearance of the building element and a separate inner support. The inner support is attachable to a building wall and has first mounts thereon. The outer member has a support recess at its bottom, back portion for receiving the inner support, and second mounts within the recess. The first and second mounts cooperating to mount the outer member on the inner support when the inner support is mounted on a building wall to locate the outer member against the building wall.

Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel and method are disclosed. A panel including a sheet rock layer and a laminated in-situ foam layer within a frame is attached to a pre-existing masonry wall, such as a basement wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tile for covering roofs, produced in material with a polymer matrix (7) comprising a mineral charge (8) provided in a quantity ranging from 20% and 60% in weight, with respect to the total weight of the tile, the mineral charge being chosen from calcium carbonate, talc, barium sulphate, clay, and the tile having dimensions and thicknesses substantially identical to those of conventional tiles such as, selectively, Portuguese tiles, Marseilles tiles and curved tiles, and preferably being provided joined to similar tiles, in a way suitable to define a multiple tile.

Abstract: Imitation stone (102) and a section of siding (100) are formed in a mold cavity (202) with a surface that follows a topography (206) of each of one or more natural stones (204), applying pigments (300a), (302a), (304a) and (306a) at different locations on the mold cavity (202) to replicate different colors of each natural stone (204) and to replicate a distribution of the different colors at different locations on the topography (206); and forming an imitation stone material in the mold cavity (202) to replicate the topography (206) of each natural stone on the imitation stone material, and to transfer the pigments (300a), (302a), (304a) and (306a) to the imitation stone material.

Abstract: The present invention is a vinyl siding panel and a method of making the vinyl siding panel. The vinyl siding panel comprises a planar portion extending the longitudinal length of the vinyl siding panel. The planar portion comprises a first edge and a second edge. The width from the first edge to the second edge is at least about 4.0 inches. The planar portion has a surface variance of less than about 0.05 inches relative to an imaginary straight line connecting the first edge and the second edge, and the radius curvature between the first edge and the second edge is at least about 85 inches.

Abstract: A splicing member for securing horizontally adjacent siding panels to one another in an abutting relationship includes a first substantially planar member having an upper edge and a lower edge. Each of a pair of flanges extends outwardly from opposed sides of the first substantially planar member proximate the upper edge. A shoulder extends inwardly from the lower edge of the first substantially planar member. A second substantially planar member extends downwardly from an inner edge of the shoulder. A pair of projections extends downwardly from the shoulder and outwardly from the second substantially planar member.

Abstract: This invention relates to the area of housing construction technologies. Especially, it refers to a rapidly assembled, finishing-free, modular house that is equipped with single-boards. The house comprises top, side and base. The panel of each top, side and base is made of a single board with a groove. The boards for top, side and base are connected firmly via embedded channel adapters. Building this house is very simple, easy and quick. Removing this house needs only to extract channel adapters from grooves of these boards. The dismantling process is also simple, easy and quick.

Abstract: Floor covering, of the type consisting of the type consisting of oblong, and more particularly rectangular, strip-shaped hard floor panels with a layered structure, which extend in parallel rows, characterized in that it comprises floor panels of at least two different lengths, whereby these different lengths are realized at the manufacturer's.

Abstract: A construction member is described and which includes a first portion defining a first channel; and a second portion matingly received in part, in the first channel, and which further defines a second channel which receives a first structural component therein, and wherein the first and second portions are fastened together.

Abstract: An improved interior wall construction that provides both sound attenuating and fire resistant properties. The improved wall construction eliminates the need for conventional vertical studs by including at least one rigid interior structural panel comprised of compressed straw. A compressed straw panel is situated in a substantially layered configuration with conventional non-woven insulation, at least one air space and a gypsum board sheet on each face. Connection between the compressed straw panel and at least one gypsum board sheet is comprised semi-flexible substantially Z-shaped resilient channel members. The Z-shaped channel members and compressed straw panel each being capable of partially attenuating sound energy passed therethrough.

Abstract: A beverage bottling plant for filling bottles with a liquid beverage material having a machine and method for wrapping filled bottles. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting fold lines on a sheet to be inserted into a windowed envelope includes scanning the windowed envelope with a scanner to determine the location of the window on the envelope. The location of a data block on an insert to be inserted into the windowed envelope is also determined. The position of one or more of the fold lines on the sheet to be inserted is determined such that a data block printed in the determined location on the sheet will appear behind the envelope window when the sheet is folded in accordance with the determined fold line pattern and inserted into the windowed envelope. The efficiency and flexibility of the system can be enhanced by providing an operator with possible standard and nonstandard fold patterns that will enable proper insertion of the folded sheet into the envelope.