Abstract: A rope-severing device includes a first sleeve having a first axis. A second sleeve is provided abutting and slideably oriented with the first sleeve. The second sleeve has a second axis, wherein the first axis and the second axis are at least one of coaxial and parallel. A sharp object is mounted at least partially within the first sleeve.

Abstract: The dual purpose wine bottle wax removal tool is a linear hand held metallic or other sturdy material whereby one end of the tool is a slightly bent, angular shaped tip for the purpose of insertion and removal of wax sealing material atop of many wine bottles. Additionally, the opposite end of the tool is comprised of one of many possible arrangements, compositions or construction for the purpose of prying off crimped bottle caps. Alternatively, the Single purpose version shall differ from the dual purpose version only by being devoid of a bottle opener and will necessarily have a larger handle comprised but not limited to rubber, plastic, metal or wood.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail clipper comprising a body, an upper cutting part, a lower cutting part and a pressing piece. The body is a box shape which is open at the top and at the bottom near the front end, and has the lower cutting part at its front end and a sliding locking piece at its rear end. The sliding locking piece has a pulling button which protrudes outside the body. The upper cutting part is movably connected to the front end of the body and has an opening at its rear end. The pressing piece is movably connected through a pivot to the middle front part of the body, and a small elongated hole is opened on each of its left and right sides for the pivot to pass through, and its bottom is connected to one end of a spring and the other end is connected to the pivot, and its front end is inserted into the opening of the upper cutting part, and its rear end bends downwards and can hook onto the sliding locking piece.

Abstract: A hair cutting machine (10) having a handle (12) that contains an electromotive drive unit (49) and having a cutter head (16) that is disposed at the front handle end and, in the operating position of the handle (12), has a stationary blade (18) and an oscillating blade (20) disposed above it, the stationary and oscillating blades (18, 20) forming a cutting plane (22) that lies between the two blades (18, 20) and is inclined in relation to the longitudinal axis (24) of the handle (12). In the operating position of the handle (12), the cutting plane (22) is inclined downward in relation to the longitudinal axis (24) of the handle (12) and the oscillating blade (20) is disposed above the stationary blade (18), which makes it possible to produce a haircut that is comparable to a classic scissors cut (FIG. 9).

Abstract: An electric grass shear has a safety button linked to a power switch for the shear, such that the safety button must be pressed before the power switch can be actuated to allow electric current to flow to a motor. In one embodiment, the grass shear is packaged for sale in a sealed package having a feature that permits a prospective purchaser to momentarily operate the shear while it is still in the package. In another embodiment, the grass shear is provided with a wheeled extension handle to which the shear can be mounted to allow a user to use the shear while standing.

Abstract: The present invention presents a plier-like hand tool with special shaped cutting edges and grove guides in the jaws of the tool so that when used to cut off the unwanted ends of cable ties the cable tie can be guided into the tool and positioned for cutting the end of the cable tie leaving a smooth rounded end on the cable tie.

Abstract: The invention comprises a device to aid in the removal of the plastic or paper cover from the rolls of coins. This device is made of an elongated form with a groove on the upper surface of the elongated form. Either a cutting point or a boss will project from the base of the groove. The boss and cutting point are connected via a pivot point in the hollow of said elongated form. In the resting stage the boss is pushed into the groove by a spring. In action as that boss is pushed into the hollow by a roll of coins, the cutting point is urged via the pivot point into the groove to score the cover of the coin roll. A second embodiment of the invention is a processor to score the plastic or paper cover of rolls of coins. The processor is an elongated structure with a groove on the top side. Projecting from the base of that groove is a cutting blade which is covered by a mask. That mask covers the cutting blade because it is positioned to be superior to the cutting blade by dimples.

Abstract: A retaining assembly is provided for a tensioning arrangement for adjusting the tension of the cutting chain in the chainsaw. The retaining assembly includes a knob body, a lock, and a lever. The lock and lever rotate about a common axis, which is perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the retaining assembly. The lock includes a tooth adapted to engage with teeth on a clutch cover of a chainsaw to lock the retaining assembly in place.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the orientation of a borehole at a point along the borehole, includes a tiltmeter for measuring the inclination of the borehole relative to the vertical, a vector magnetic sensor for measuring the amplitude of the component of the Earth's magnetic field along the axis of the borehole, and means for computing the orientation of the tubular sonde from the measurements of inclination and amplitude of the component of the Earth's magnetic field aligned with axis of the sonde.

Abstract: The compass system of the present invention utilizes an improved calibration routine in which a processing circuit of the compass recalibrates the compass each time three data points are obtained from a magnetic field sensor that meet predetermined criteria. One such criterion is that the three data points define corners of a triangle that is substantially non-obtuse. When three data points have been obtained that define a triangle meeting this criterion, the processing circuit calculates a center point for a circle upon which all three data points lie by solving the equation x2+y2+Ax+By+C=0 for A, B, and C, using the coordinate values (x,y) for the three data points and defining the center point as (?A/2, ?B/2).

Abstract: A deer aging tool that comprises a set of three-dimensional simulated deer jaw templates that accurately depict the wear patterns of deer's teeth for deer ages one-and-a-half years through eight-and-a-half years is disclosed. The templates are full-scale in size and accurate in color and weight. Each template includes easy to read visual indicia that allows for quick and easy comparison of the template to the deer's actual jaw in the field.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and methods for measuring a human head. The apparatus disclosed herein involve the use of linear rulers, or rotating contacting members, coupled to a support member. The apparatus disclosed herein can be positioned on a human head, using the methods disclosed herein, to determine the outer contour of the head. Such a measurement can aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of various abnormalities of the human head, including plagiocephaly.

Abstract: The shingle lay is a tool for aligning Shingles. It is a long corrugated extruded piece of aluminum. It has two ribs that rise vertically. The front rib is one inch from the front and the second is one half inch from the back. It allows many shingles to be layed at one time. It's long corrugated body gives it strength and accuracy. The shingles are layer on the front of the front rib where they lay until they are fastened. A cable with beads at 5? intervals holds the tool in place as the row of shingles is being fastened.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for precisely locating and marking where to fasten an object, such as a plaque or photograph, on a surface, such as a wall are described. The apparatus comprises a fastening means, a main body, the main body having a first surface contacting the fastening means, and a second surface, an indicator, the indicator having a shaft extending from the second surface of the main body and ending in a distal end comprising a means for marking, and a compressible material encapsulating the indicator. The marking means may be a sharp point of metal or plastic, and may include a marking composition, such as ink, chalk, glue, and the like. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: Cap's N' Dip's for Dummies would solve the age old problem of mixing up battery cables and fluid portals resulting in premenet and expensive damage to motor vehicle engines. At a glance the lay consumer would be able to locate fluid reservoirs, access portals and identify the negative and positive sides of the battery. The concept behind this solution is to use bright, reflexive, glow-in-the-dark color-coded caps, dipsticks and wide extended battery cable tags as identifying features. An easily visible chart that would facilitate the identification process would be attached to a location within the engine compartment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for calculating cup and band size for a brassiere comprising the steps of obtaining an under-the-bust measurement indicative of band size and a bust measurement indicative of cup size. If the under-the-bust measurement is even, then the apparatus increases the band size by a first selected amount and decreases the cup size by a second selected amount. The resulting measurements are selectively displayed on a screen according to sizing standards in the U.S. or according to sizing standards in other countries.

Abstract: The outer surface of a tape rule proper of an improved tape rule housing structure is adhered with a leather or fibrous cloth using a binder so that the user is easy to grip without the worry of slipping, and also contributes to enhancing visually appealing look of the tape rule. The leather or fibrous cloth can be adhered to any portion on the surface of the tape rule such as the juncture and edges of the housing.

Abstract: A hair dryer hot air generator retainer allowing compact design, production cost reduction, and see-through attractive appearance containing a built-in hot air generator in homogenous voltage drop design; including a barrel in two separate halves and an H shape frame; multiple vitreous hot air generation devices sandwiched by two retaining members adapted with relative electrodes also for conduction; all ends of conductors connected to a DC motor concealed inside the frame for hot air generation devices to achieve homogenous voltage drop for use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the continuous drying of water-surrounded granulate transported by a screen-type belt conveyor. In a first conveying region in the form of a chute, water is withdrawn under gravity from the plastic granulate at a temperature of >than 100° C., wherein, in a following second region on a belt conveyor, any remaining water is substantially removed by air extraction through the belt conveyor, the air extraction taking place at an air speed of >than 20 m per second and with a dwell time in the second region of <than 2 seconds, there being a following third region, as an evaporation zone, with a dwell time of more than two seconds.

Abstract: An article of footwear to be used as a convertible sandal comprising a sole, a forefoot cover, and heel strap. The forefoot cover is securely attached to the sole and extends over the forefoot portion of the sole. The heel strap is linked to the sole and extends over the heel portion of the sole. Further, the sole includes a sidewall having an interlocking section along the heel portion of the sole. The heel strap is adapted to be set within the interlocking section of the sidewall of the sole to thereby hold the rear heel support to the sidewall of the sole. As such, a user has the option of using the heel strap to secure his heel to the heel portion of the sandal, or alternatively setting the heel strap within the interlocking section of the sidewall and thereafter using the sandal in a “flip-flop” style.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing shoe structure having adjustable elasticity is disclosed. The shoe structure includes a buffering mechanism having a bottom holding plate, a buffering module, and a top holding plate. The buffering module includes a base seat, an elastic tube body, an end mount, a connection element, a pivotal seat, a rotating button, a securing screw rod, a top swinging arm, and a bottom-swinging arm. By rotating the rotating button, the elastic tube body is compressed and released via a connection element. Thus, the elasticity and the buffering effect of the shoe can be adjusted.

Abstract: Footwear includes an insole of low density polyurethane and an integral border for attaching the insole to the upper and having an integral support surface for attaching a steel shank. The footwear includes the insole and two contiguous cushioning layers.

Abstract: A boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone boot. The laces may be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the boot and easy removal of a foot from the boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock. A release strap, graspable by the wearer, facilitates unhooking the lace.

Abstract: A boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone boot. The laces may be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the boot and easy removal of a foot from the boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock. A release strap, graspable by the wearer, facilitates unhooking the lace.

Abstract: The uni-sex multi-sport footwear accessory is a flexible accessory shaped as an ankle band for use as an indicia-displaying device, and includes an upper band adapted to encircle a wearer's lower leg, side straps depending from the upper band, a middle section adapted to encircle a wearer's ankle and a lower band dimensioned to extend beneath a wearer's foot. The side straps, middle section and lower band may be omitted. The upper band has several display areas with which to display indicia such as logos, team names and the like. The footwear accessory may have one or a number of fasteners located on various areas of the accessory, or the fastener(s) may be omitted altogether. The footwear accessory may be reversible, and the display strips of indicia may be releasably attached to the footwear accessory.

Abstract: A shoe includes a sole member, at least one heel member, a front securing member, and optionally a forward tread member. Each heel member includes a column portion having a predetermined height and a blade portion having a predetermined slope. Each blade portion's slope corresponds to the respective column portion's height for providing a proper amount of arch support for a user's foot. The sole member has an arch region made of a flexible material that defines a sleeve for selectively receiving each respective blade portion. Each blade portion includes a flange extending longitudinally therealong, and the sleeve defines a complementary groove. When the sleeve receives a respective blade portion, the blade portion provides shape and structural support for the sole member. Means for releasably attaching the respective column portion to the sole member are utilized, and the front securing member may secure the sole member to the user's foot.

Abstract: A footwear upper having a collar assembly that is joined at its forward edge to the lower portion of the upper by a flexible region of material so that the collar may flex forward and rearward in relation to the lower portion of the upper. In one aspect of the invention, the upper includes a neck portion that is telescopically overlapped by the collar. In another aspect, the upper includes a gusset that extends between the lower portion and the collar, with at least a portion of the gusset being substantially hidden from view.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pair of pedals and a pair of cleats. The cleats are configured and arranged to selectively cooperate with the right and left bicycle pedals such that two different release forces can be attained using a single pair of cleats. The pedal includes a body that rotates about a shaft and a front and rear clamping members are coupled to opposite ends of the pedal body. Also, the front and rear clamping members are preferably pivotally coupled to the pedal body.

Abstract: A license plate screw guard shields the screws that attach a license plate to a vehicle. The guard is made of soft stretchable rubberized plastic of approximately ?? thickness, and thicker directly over the license plate screws or injection molded plastic with multiple front layers pivotally interconnected by living hinges. The guard fits over the top of the license plate and covers the two plate attaching screws. The front surface of the guard covers the width of the license plate thereby providing a surface for imprinting information. Alternately two guards each cover one of the screws.

Abstract: Display including comprising a support holding a number of emissive lighting modules of single or multiple types wherein whereby the emissive lighting modules are provided of a mechanical packaging of non-rectilinear geometry, optionally a triangular, a rectangular, a pentagonal, a hexagonal or an octagonal geometry; and wherein the whereby said support can have a two or three dimensional shape, and optionally can be a display tile assembly, a brick assembly, a pole assembly, a cabled assembly, a strip assembly, a grid assembly, a direct-mount display assembly, a mounting curtain assembly section and/or a curtain bar mechanism.

Abstract: An illuminating device has light means for generating light and a light-emitter comprising an after-glowing material for emitting light after the light means is switched off or has extinguished. According to the invention, the light-emitter comprises a predetermined pattern for displaying information. Preferably, the intensity Ilm of the light emitted by the light means as compared to the intensity Ile of the light emitted by the light-emitter is such that Ile/Ilm<0.1, preferably Ile/Iim<00.1. Preferably, the pattern comprises an alphanumerical character, a logo and/or an arrow. The light-emitter is preferably provided on an electric lamp, on the light emission window of a luminaire or on a display window of a display device. The pattern remains visible after the light means has been switched off or has extinguished.

Abstract: A point-of-purchase display having a display board with a front surface and a rear surface. A graphical element, having an illuminated element, is disposed on the front surface, and an optical waveguide is positioned to be visible through an opening in the board to provide an illuminated pattern corresponding with the illuminated element.

Abstract: A display device includes a main board formed of a hard paperboard covered with a layer of soft flannelette, which has a floss evenly distributed over the surface thereof, and a number of display members respectively formed of a nonwoven fabric material attachable to the floss of the layer of soft flannelette and printed with a respective design, for example, word, numeral, logo, pattern, . . . etc.

Abstract: A clip-on price channel that is designed to clip on to storage room shelving without the use of adhesive tape, nails, screws, etc. The shelf that it is designed to work with is made of wood and has a metal rail attached to the front edge. The price channel has a U-shaped, rear facing flange with opposing fingers at the free-ends that go over the metal rail that is attached to the shelf and grip into grooves between the metal rail and the wood shelf.

Abstract: A firearm for extinguishing a fire from a position remote from the fire. A cartridge is disposed in, and is selectively discharged from, a pistol. The cartridge includes a head containing a pressurized fire extinguishant and a casing containing a propellent. The casing is removably attached to the head by mating portions of hook and loop fasteners so as to allow the casing and the head to be independent of each other prior to use. The head has a lip containing a chamber communicating with the pressurized fire extinguishant therein and which exits through through bores in both sides of the lip, respectively. A release pin is removed from the through bores and the firing apparatus is activated causing the cartridge to exit the barrel and expel the pressurized fire extinguishant through the through bores on its way to the fire during use.

Abstract: A cap for a receiving rail of a firearm and methods of operating the same are disclosed. An illustrated cap includes a resiliently deformable plate. The example cap also includes engaging members on the opposite sides of the center of the plate where the plate is curved such that the engaging members approach each other when the cap is unloaded.

Abstract: An improved paint gun barrel for use in conjunction with available paintball maker guns that fire thin-skinned ball with contents varying from paint to pepper compounds. This improved barrel assembly features three major improvements. The first uses of a non-floating bore bushing that is manufactured using precision and tight tolerances, which provide alignment and consistency. The second is the use of chamfers to center and align the firing path of the gun. These chamfers force said bore bushing against and center it to the breech face of the marker gun while aligning the firing path by centering the muzzle-end subassembly to said bushing. The thin-skinned ball is projected, by a force of gas, down a tightly fitted bushing. This bushing is held in suspension rigidly by the compression between the maker gun itself, and the subassembly members. This compression combined with the use of chamfers force a consistent, rigid and perfect alignment along the paintball's firing path.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for use with a firearm includes a body member having at least one mounting rail configured to support a firearm accessory and a barrel adapter positioned between the body member and a firearm barrel. The barrel adapter including a movement limiting member configured to limit movement of the body member relative to the firearm barrel.

Abstract: A signalling device is provided comprising: a warning unit (2) designed to emit. perceivable signals correlated with vibrations; a supporting element (6) having a substantially tubular through cavity (8) counter-shaped to a portion of a fishing rod (7); a slit (10) obtained in the supporting element (6) and developing throughout the length of the through cavity (8), the supporting element (6) being elastically deformable to permit expansion of the slit (10); and a connection unit (12) engaging the supporting element (6) to the warning unit (2).

Abstract: A fishing lure having a durable plastic outer shell with lead weights within and that has two hollow tubular chambers. The main chamber is translucent and holds a chemiluminescent chemical stick that illuminates the chamber. The second, bottom chamber in the tail holds fish attractant oil and a sponge-like material that retains the oil. A hole at the top of the chamber allows water to enter into the chamber. The water mixes with the oil and is then dispensed from a second hole at the bottom of the chamber. The tail portion further includes tail fins that are curved causing the lure to spin when retrieved and can be connected with the top cap of the lure to form a separate scent releasing lure without the chemiluminescent chamber being used.

Abstract: A fishing rod and tackle carrier is disclosed. The container encloses a portion of a fishing pole. The fishing pole has a reel and a rod. The container includes two substantially rigid and opposing end walls. The end walls are spaced apart a distance large enough to suspend the pole and permit the reel to fit inside the container. The upper rims of the end walls define opposing recesses which are shaped to receive one or more rods with such rods being held securely in place when the lid of the container is closed.

Abstract: An artificial eye assembly is used to replace the natural eyes of a dead baitfish with a set of artificial eyes, thereby improving the attractiveness and hydrodynamic performance of the baitfish as it is trolled in the water. The eye assembly is preferably installed after removing the natural eyes during the rigging process in preparation for trolling. The artificial eye assembly provides the baitfish with a natural and attractive appearance for increasing the likelihood of a strike. A variety of different attachment structures are disclosed for securing the eye assembly to the baitfish. In one embodiment, the eye assembly includes two eye members, each of which includes a lip portion that forms a seal around the perimeter of each eye socket for inhibiting the entry of water. The seal reduces the rate of deterioration of the baitfish resulting from the removal of the natural eyes.

Abstract: A wax composition is provided having high melt temperature, flexibility, pliability and chemical stability. The wax composition includes an acetylated wax including an acetylated glyceride and, optionally, a plant-based wax. The wax composition is useful for candle wicks, dental floss, candle bodies and other articles where these properties are advantageous.

Abstract: The invention relates to an emulsified fuel, comprising a major fraction of an emulsion of water and liquid hydrocarbons with a weight ratio of water/hydrocarbons of 5/95 to 35/65, characterised in containing an emulsifying system with at least 15% by weight of a fatty acid ester and polyoxyalkylated glycerol with at least one component of the group formed by the esters of fatty acids and sorbitan and the products of condensation of a succinic acid or anhydride with at least one amine, polyamine, fatty acid, polyoxyalkylated fatty acid, alcohol, polyoxyalkylated alcohol and mixtures of the above. The invention further relates to a method for production of such an emulsified fuel, a composition of emulsifying additives for such an emulsified fuel, a method for improvement of the thermal stability of an emulsified fuel by means of use such an additive composition, as well as the use of such an emulsified fuel as engine fuel.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic composition, in particular for use in safety arrangements for motor vehicles, has an auto-ignition temperature between 140 and 180 degrees C. and contains hydroxybenzotriazole in an amount of about 25 to 95% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention harvests and utilizes fluidized bed drying technology and waste heat streams augmented by other available heat sources to dry feedstock or fuel. This method is useful in many industries, including coal-fired power plants. Coal is dried using the present invention before it goes to coal pulverizers and on to the furnace/boiler arrangement. Coal can be intercepted on current coal feed systems ahead of the pulverizers. Drying fuel, such as coal, is done to improve boiler efficiency and reduce emissions. A two-stage bed utilized in the process first “pre-dries and separates” the feed stream into desirable and undesirable feedstock. Then, it incrementally dries and segregates fluidizable and non-fluidizable material from the product stream. This is all completed in a low-temperature, open-air system. Elevation of fan room air temperature is also accomplished using waste heat, thereby making available to the plant system higher temperature media to enhance the feedstock drying process.

Abstract: An electrolyzer which decomposes distilled water into a new fuel composed of hydrogen, oxygen and their molecular and magnecular bonds, called HHO. The electrolyzer can be used to provide the new combustible gas as an additive to combustion engine fuels or in flame or other generating equipment such as torches and welders. The new combustible gas is comprised of clusters of hydrogen and oxygen atoms structured according to a general formula HmOn wherein m and n have null or positive integer values with the exception that m and n can not be 0 at the same time, and wherein said combustible gas has a varying energy content depending on its use.

Abstract: A hydraulic door drive includes a working piston and an auxiliary separated by a spring in a common piston space. A hydraulic circuit connects a first pressure space on a side of working piston facing away from the spring, and a second working space on a side of the auxiliary piston facing away from the spring. A power and control unit controls the pressure generated in the hydraulic circuit by a motor driven pump based on the position of the working piston, as determined by a position transducer.

Abstract: A window displacement mechanism comprising a frame, a motor, at least one elongated curved member having a set of threads thereon, and at least one member having a set of threads rotatably mateable with the set of threads on the elongated curved member so that when the member and the elongated curved member are rotated relative to each other one can displace a window carrying extension.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polishing body, wherein the abrasive in the polishing body are extremely dispersed well, which provides stable polishing performance in the polishing process, and which can effectively reduce the occurrence of scratches even in a case a large quantity of the abrasive are contained. A polishing part constituting the polishing body in the invention is produced obtained by loading predetermined amounts of butadiene, styrene, methyl methacrylate, itaconic acid, acrylic acid, ?-methylstyrenedimer, and t-dodecylmercaptan in an autoclave, making the mixture react for 16 hours at 75° C. to obtain an emulsion wherein a copolymer is dispersed, adjusting this emulsion to pH 8.5, incorporating cerium oxide powder with an average primary particle diameter of 0.3 ?m and stirring to obtain an aqueous dispersion, drying this aqueous dispersion by spreading it thinly across a film, and mold pressing the dried product obtained.