Abstract: A handle for bait-casting type fishing rods, with a preferred embodiment including a single-piece, lightweight, contoured pistol-grip type handle located on the rod ahead of the reel to afford the user exceptional fishing sensitivity due to direct finger contact with the fishing line extending from the reel. The handle also affords good control over rod twist and facilitates a more positive grip than conventional grasping of the rod during reeling. Also included is a rear forearm cradle that acts as a lever point which, when combined with the pistol-grip type handle, provides exceptional control of rod tip motions, useful during hook sets and while counteracting the pull of a fish. A preferred embodiment includes the pistol grip handle and forearm cradle features, either or both of which can be retrofitted to or incorporated into conventional casting rod handle designs that may include trigger grips and attachment mechanisms for securing a reel in place.

Abstract: A reel seat for a fishing rod is capable of providing a firm and comfortable grip, which is a mounting seat on a reel and comprises: a mounting portion formed on top of the mounting seat, a top surface of the mounting portion is arc-shaped, the mounting portion abuts closely against the outer surface of the fishing rod, and both ends of the mounting portion engage in a groove of the fishing rod and are located between the fishing rod and the hood; a cover portion beneath the mounting portion abuts closely against the hood and located above the groove of the fishing rod, and two notches are defined between the cover portion and the mounting portion.

Abstract: A rod grip that may rotate around a fishing rod shaft is disclosed The amount of rotation may vary, and the rod grip may be rotationally locked to the fishing rod, or some component thereof, when rotation of the rod grip is not desired. A fishing rod is also disclosed, having such a grip. A manufacturing method is disclosed for the manufacture of a rotatable rod grip and a fishing rod having such a grip. The grip may be retrofit onto existing fishing rods, whether or not they include an existing traditional grip. Lubricant, ball bearing, roller bearings and other approaches to relative movement may be used to facilitate the rotation of the disclosed grip.

Abstract: A fishing rod with a metal spike on one end is provided, so that the fishing rod can be inserted securely into the ground in a fishing area, for example alongside a body of water. The spike is attached to the hand grip of the fishing rod. Male threads at the end of the hand grip allow a cap with female threads to be screwed over the spike to protect against accidents when the spike is not in use. A fisherman can remove the cap and insert the spike into the ground, so that the fisherman does not have to hold the fishing rod.

Abstract: A storage case including a tray and a plurality of holding units. The tray has a bottom wall and a plurality of walls formed unitarily with and upstanding from the bottom wall. The holding units include a base and a plurality of walls formed unitarily therewith to cooperatively define at least one receptacle. Means for connecting the tray and holding units is provided whereby the holding units are moveable between first and second orientations relative to the tray.

Abstract: The “Trashcan and Dumpster Pest Eliminator” for small or large trashcans, has a double side adhesive strip on it's top to attack it. It is made out of a plastic 3-inch round 1-inch whit bowl disc shape with vents. For dumpsters it's a 6-inch by 3½ inch and 1-inch whit ob-long shape with vents. It will hold inside a sponge like material treated with insect killing chemicals. When pulling down on the “Trashcan and Dumpster Pest Eliminator” it snaps open its vents and lock into place and the sweet aroma vapors fills down and effectively kills the insects inside of the trashcan or dumpsters. On the tops is a clip also made of plastic that when you twist it to the left, you install and to the right to remove so it can be refilled when needed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed to treat a termite infestation on building, where that building comprises a structure and a foundation, where the foundation comprises an exposed portion in contact with soil and extending upwardly to the structure, and wherein one or more termite tunnels are disposed on that exposed portion. The method removes any existing termite tunnels from the exposed portion of the foundation. The method further disposes a polymeric material horizontally on the exposed portion of the foundation, and over any former termite tunnel locations, where that polymeric material does not comprise a cloth tape or a cloth tape comprising a polyurethane coating.

Abstract: Alcohols effectively solidified by using various hydroxides in combination with different cellulose compounds, and also, alcohols effectively solidified by using various cyanoacrylate monomers in combination with different cellulose compounds. The cyanoacrylate reactions complete very rapidly in seconds and generally release large amounts of heat. Suitable additives are added to slow down the reactions for gradual heat dissipation and easy manipulation. The alcohol liquids can be solidified as well. Solid alcohol blocks and alcohol gels may be shelled by dipping into cyanoacrylate and coating them with a cyanoacrylate shell for long term storage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fuel additives for hydrocarbon fuels that acts to enhance efficiency and/or reduce pollution. The fuel additive is a phosphorus-containing composition that can be added to the surface of solid hydrocarbon fuels for combustion with the fuel in a direct fired burner, furnace or open flame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel composition comprising a fuel and a film-forming additive wherein the fuel comprises diesel and a fuel alcohol and wherein the film-forming additive is present in the fuel composition in an amount of less than 0.1 wt %.

Abstract: An off-road engine fuel that may comprise less than or equal to about 1 liquid volume percent aromatic hydrocarbons according to ASTM D-1319. The fuel may comprise a specific gravity effective for employment of the fuel in 2-cyle and 4-cycle off-road engines. The fuel may further comprise a specific gravity according to ASTM D-4052 from about 0.6 to about 0.8. The fuel may comprise from about 0.5 to about 50 liquid volume percent naphthenes. The fuel may be made up of hydrocarbons having from about 4 to about 13 carbon atoms. The fuel may comprise less than or equal to about 1 liquid volume percent olefins according to ASTM D-1319; less than or equal to about 0.1 liquid volume percent benzene according to ASTM D-1319; less than or equal to about 10 ppm by weight sulfur according to ASTM D-5453; equal to or greater than about 85 liquid volume percent saturated hydrocarbons according to ASTM D-1319; or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method of improving the burn rate and ignitability of aluminium fuel particles, and a thus modified aluminium fuel for use in propellant and explosive compositions and pyrotechnic charges. Aluminium fuel particles are treated with an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid and a fluoride and/or complex fluoride salt of an alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal to form a surface layer of a fluoride complex bound to the aluminium fuel particle.

Abstract: A plant package comprising a pot covered with a plant cover, the plant cover at least comprising a base portion, and optionally having a skirt or a detachable upper portion. The plant cover has a heat shrinkable bonding material for heat shrinking to secure the plant cover about the pot.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for converting a coal into a substitute natural gas generates raw gas in a conventional coal gasification unit and passes at least a portion of the raw gas into a partial oxidation unit to convert the at least portion of the raw gas into a secondary raw synthesis gas substantially devoid of higher hydrocarbons. Optionally, the raw gas is quenched and only the resulting condensate is passed to the partial oxidation unit for conversion to the secondary raw synthesis gas.

Abstract: Gate (1) including a vertical extended frame (2); at least one flap (3) which may be displaced between a closed position in which the flap prevents the passage of a person and an open position in which the flap permits the passage, elements for reading an access ticket, elements for controlling the displacement of the flap between the two positions, a lateral face to the frame (2), adjacent to the passage for the person provided with at least two rows of detector cells (C1-C33) cooperating with elements for preventing the opening of the flap when the cells detect an abnormal situation, one row of which extends to both sides of the flap above a line (L) situated at the mid-height of the frame and the other row is located close to the line.

Abstract: A venetian blind style of window shutter is provided which may be used in a window opening comprising an arch, a device for measuring an arched window opening for manufacture of a shutter, and a method of manufacture of a shutter for an arched window. The shutter has high strength and precision, offers uniform appearance and consistent light control, and can be manufactured without requiring expensive machinery, extensive labour or highly skilled tradespersons.

Abstract: An emergency unlocking device for locking and unlocking systems for swinging sliding doors, in particular of rail vehicles. The emergency unlocking device has a traction device that engages on a first spring-loaded pivoted lever that is connected via a second lever to a third lever. The third lever is attached to the axial shaft of a spring-loaded rotary magnet and has elongate holes in which a bolt is displaceably mounted. When the traction device is subjected to tensile stress, the bolt engages with a fourth lever that is pivotably mounted on a shaft, and moves the fourth lever. The fourth lever is operatively connected via a coupling rod and deflection unit to a locking rod that moves the vertical direction. A rod, via which a force component that brings about the locking and unlocking of the door leaves can be applied, engages on the fourth lever.

Abstract: A magnetic door sweep and magnetic threshold is disclosed which reliably aligns and seals to prevent water, air and pests from crossing the threshold of a door. Additionally, the magnetic door sweep and magnetic threshold will prevent shape loss of the door sweep. The magnetic door seal includes a primary seal and a door seal magnetic element having a first set of poles located on the bottom edge of a door. A magnetic threshold includes a threshold cap and a threshold magnetic element having a second set of poles. The door seal is positionable relative to the threshold as the door is closed such that the first set of poles is attracted to the second set of poles when said door seal is positioned proximate to the threshold allowing the primary seal to extend between the door and the threshold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door comprising a window pane that is movable therein and at least one window-lifting rail for guiding the window pane. A module support receiving elements such as loudspeakers or similar is disposed in the interior space of said motor vehicle door. Said module carrier and/or window-lifting rail is/are provided with at least one seat so as to retain the window-lifting rail in a non-positive manner within the module support.

Abstract: An active oxygen management, fire encirclement, and operational verification system. The system includes multiple doors and enclosing interior spaces, a programmable door controller, and at least one sensor associated with each of the doors. The sensors monitor predetermined conditions associated with the associated door. Each door controller is interconnected with each other door controller and contains instructions for communicating messages and commands to other specific door controllers if one or more of the predetermined conditions is determined to be an abnormal condition. If the abnormal condition is sensed by a sensor associated with one door, the programmable door controller associated with that door executes a predetermined set of instructions issuing a command to the programmable door controller associated with at least a second door. This command from the first door controller causes the second programmable door controller to execute a predetermined instruction set affecting the second door.

Abstract: A variety of gutter covers and screens are disclosed for preventing debris from falling into a gutter. Also, a variety of clips are disclosed for attaching the covers/screens to the gutter.

Abstract: A rainwater collection and diverging system includes a housing that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall. A door is positioned in the bottom wall. A hinge hingedly couples the door to the bottom wall and a biasing member is attached to the door and biases the door in a closed position. Fluid in the housing may flow outwardly through the bottom wall when a biasing action of the biasing member is overcome and the door is moved to an open position. An outlet is fluidly coupled to the housing. A downspout has a bottom end extending into the housing. A conduit is fluidly coupled to and extends between a free end of the outlet and a fluid receptacle. Water flowing down the downspout is directed into the conduit until a force of the water flowing down the downspout overcomes the biasing action and opens the door.

Abstract: A partition panel and method for open office space and the like which includes a rigid skin shaped to cover at least a portion of a face of the panel and including a connector flange which extends along an upper edge of the skin and has a downwardly opening configuration defining a connector channel with at least one downwardly extending tab. A connector bracket is connected with the panel and extends across the face thereof in a generally horizontal orientation. At least one connector clip is supported on the connector bracket and includes a resiliently flexible finger to detachably, yet positively, support the skin on the frame in a hanging fashion. The tab is inserted behind the finger and is resiliently drawn toward the frame by the finger to mount the skin in a manner which permits the skin to be shifted horizontally while the skin remains attached to the frame.

Abstract: A master bracket system is provided to install a modular fireplace mantel at a fireplace opening. The bracket is generally C-shaped having a base plain and a number of planar extensions with predetermined angles to one another. Each of the plain surfaces of the bracket has an eyelet at the mounting point to receive a bolt that secures the corresponding marble member to the bracket. The base plain provides a retaining base for a main bolt to hold the entire mantel assembly to the wall. A number of brackets are used for each of the opposite sides of the mantel structure against the structure wall. The bracket has bolts each threaded through the eyelets into connection with a machined metal insert, which is embedded within the mantel members and held in place by adhesive. The metal inserts have a fastening means such as screw thread receiving the screw thread of the bolts.

Abstract: A flashing system and associated method controls water and air intrusion around the sills of windows, doors, louvers and other wall penetrations. More specifically, a sheet material is creased and folded to form a sill flashing component to control water and air intrusion. Prior to this invention, a separate pre-molded termination accessory was required to effectively seal corner areas around window and door rough openings. The invention provides for sill flashing and supplemental sealing at selected joint locations prior to installation of a closure member in the opening to prevent water and air intrusion around windows, doors and other building openings.

Abstract: An emergency response training and exercise facility and complex. The emergency response training and exercise facility includes a site facility and preferably a plurality of modular units to provide one or more simulated disaster environments or scenarios.

Abstract: A non-polygon shaped, multi-piece chamber is provided. A non-polygon shaped, multi-piece chamber may include (1) a central piece having a first side and a second side, (2) a first side piece adapted to couple with the first side of the central piece, and (3) a second side piece adapted to couple with the second side of the central piece. The central piece, the first side piece, and the second side piece form a cylindrical overall shape when coupled together. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: Light weight panels are combined with a hinge structure to form a foldable panel assembly that is suitable for constructing habitable buildings. Such buildings are easily collapsible into a compact package for transport or storage and are readily extendable to an expanded size for use. These buildings may be fitted to a trailer for transport and can remain on the trailer while extended and placed in use, or the building can be off-loaded to a suitable site for extension and use. The hinge structure utilizes flexible membrane elements that are bonded to the edges of adjacent panels.

Abstract: A demountable building structure that is readily assembled from a set of components is disclosed. The building structure includes a plurality of arc frame members spaced along a length of the building structure. Each of the arc frame members extends from a first foot portion to a peak, and back to a second foot portion. Each of the arc frame members includes a plurality of beams. Each of the beams includes two opposed flanges. Each of the flanges has two bifurcated ends. The ends define c-shaped rope chases with openings. The building structure further includes bases slidably mateable with the first and second foot portions, and elongate membranes having beaded longitudinal edges. The membranes are stretched between adjacent of the arc frame members. The longitudinal edges are within the rope chases. Spreaders extend between adjacent of the arc frame members for urging apart the arc frame members from each other and for maintaining the membranes in a stretched condition.

Abstract: Various types of extendable support structures provide a lateral dimension that is defined by at least one lazy tong, and the longitudinal dimension is variable by extension and retraction of the at least one lazy tong. The extendable structure may include a plurality of adjacent and attached lazy tongs that are capable of supporting a significant load through the interconnection of the adjacent lazy tongs forming the structure. The extendable structure may be fully retracted to minimize the longitudinal dimension and thereby provide a compact structure, such as one that can be easily transported or stored. The extendable structure may be extended to a length as required for a particular purpose and limited to a maximum longitudinal dimension when the structure is being used to support a load. As such the various types of extendable support structures may be used in many scenarios, such as for providing a loading ramp, bridge, walkway, or working surface.

Abstract: A part of a building structure called the “elevated building foundation” to shield the building structure against 3D components of destructive earthquakes, comprising a massive horizontal plate (1) raised above the level of the ground and underpinned by multiple abutments (2); those abutments (2) are resting on individual footings at the level of the ground (3); the top surface of plate (1) is bearing a protected building superstructure (4).

Abstract: A buckling-restrained diagonal brace is provided. The buckling-restrained diagonal brace mainly contains a core element and a restraining element. The core element is an assembly of a specific number of steel members having a specific shape whose cross-sectional dimension is determined based on the load requirement. The core element has a larger cross-section at the ends than at its medial section. The core element is encased in the restraining element. The restraining element manly contains a single or multiple steel tubes filled with concrete, mortar, or reinforcing members. The restraining element is to protect the core element so that it wouldn't be buckled and destructed under load. By using a lapping or an improved plugging type of connection to a structure frame, the buckling-restrained diagonal brace is able to yield steadily when loaded in both tension and compression and the buckling-restrained diagonal brace would have a full hysteretic curve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a window, door, facade element or conservatory whose insulating glass pane (3) is bonded to the casement frame (1) on the base (1a) of which an all-round sealing lip is provided, projecting to the front side of the insulating glass pane and which may have a predetermined fold with which the holding space (1b) for the adhesive (1c) is limited.

Abstract: The present invention relates to integrally reinforced plastic molded components and products, such as patio door assemblies. In particular, a reinforced unitary patio door frame is disclosed having a plurality of sash members integrally molded and connected to one another, one of the plurality of sash members having an integrally molded reinforcing bar and a plastic retention member integrally formed with the frame, in which the plastic retention member holds the reinforcing bar within the frame. The disclosures herein are also applicable to methods of making such a reinforced unitary patio door frame as well as other types of objects requiring reinforcing members, such as windows, benches, or tables.

Abstract: To provide a door structure capable of avoiding from resident confinement in the event of a big earthquake. An upper wall 3 which inclines upward from a horizontal direction in a door-opening direction X is provided on an upper portion of a door body 1. Correspondingly, an inclined plane 12 is provided on a door head 11. Further, a rotary member such as a roller which is in touch with a door sill is provided at a lower wall of door body 1. With this structure, if a door frame 10 is distorted by an earthquake, door frame 10 pushes upper wall 3 of door body 1, resulting in a force exerting to door body 1 in a door-opening direction. The rotary member provided to the lower wall facilitates a door-opening action.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing means for laminated glass panes (2) in statically or dynamically loaded structures, comprising at least one clamping element (4), with which the laminated glass pane (2) can be fixed to a supporting structure (6). According to the invention, the laminated glass pane (2) is comprised of a statically or dynamically loadable supporting glass pane (8) and of at least one covering glass pane (12), which is joined to the supporting glass pane (8) via a casting resin layer (10) and which is provided with electrically conductive transparent conductor paths (14). The at least one clamping element (4) exerts a clamping force, which serves to fix the laminated glass pane (2), only upon the supporting glass pane (8) of the laminated glass pane (2).

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first door panel; a second door panel coupled to the first door panel such that the first door panel and the second door panel form a hollow portion of a door panel assembly; and an insulating material placed within the hollow portion of the door panel assembly. An apparatus comprising a door panel assembly including a front side, a back side, a top side, a bottom side, a left side and a right side; a door frame surrounding the door panel assembly at the bottom side, the left side and the right side of the door panel, the door frame including a bottom portion, a left portion and a right portion; means for magnetically coupling the left side of the door panel assembly to the left portion of the door frame; means for magnetically coupling the right side of the door panel assembly to the right portion of the door frame; means for magnetically coupling the bottom side of the door panel assembly to the bottom portion of the door frame.

Abstract: A spacer assembly is disclosed having a spacer with a cross-section varying in a repeating manner along a longitudinal axis and an adhesive sealant at least partially encapsulating the spacer. Also, a moisture vapor barrier may be provided as well as a desiccated topcoat.

Abstract: A tile that has a channel that is sized and shaped to accommodate a bolt with a washer, and that extends from one side of the tile to a location near the center of the tile. The tile can be mounted solely with the bolts and washers, or with other support structures.

Abstract: A recess light fixture adapter for mounting a recess light fixture in an existing ceiling or a wall comprises an interior member for mounting against the interior surface of a ceiling or a wall, an exterior member for mounting against the exterior surface of a ceiling or a wall, and fasteners for interconnecting the interior member and the exterior member with respect to the ceiling or a wall.

Abstract: A system and method automatically assists a consumer with space design and furnishing selection. The method receives information from a client about a space to be designed, the information including dimension and desired use; applies floor plan design rules to generate a floor plan that satisfies the dimension and use information, the floor plan including an arrangement of furnishings; receives preference information such as color palette, period/genre, budget, etc. from the client for the space; searches a furnishings database for a furnishing combination that substantially matches the arrangement of furnishings of the floor plan and the preference information; and presents the furnishing combination to the client. Embodiments of the present invention enable the floor plan design and furnishing combination alternatives to be based on the skill and experience of professional designers.

Abstract: An inflatable body including first and second fluid impervious major panels, each having an outer surface, an inner surface and a perimeter, and further including a fluid impervious intermediate panel having a first surface, a second surface and a perimeter. A first perimeter portion of the intermediate panel is joined to the inner surface of the first major panel from one perimeter portion thereof to a generally opposed perimeter portion thereof, and a second perimeter portion of the intermediate panel, which is generally opposed to the first perimeter portion, is joined to the inner surface of the second major panel from one perimeter portion thereof to a generally opposed perimeter portion thereof. The first and second major panel perimeters are joined to each other, defining a primary enclosure having first and second chambers separated by the intermediate panel, and at least one sealable orifice in fluid communication with the environment and at least one chamber.

Abstract: Ceiling and wall panel clip assemblies are characterized by wall and ceiling panel clips having extending fingers that engage companion U-shaped spring-steel panel clips attached to various panels for securing the panels to a framework or grid on the wall or ceiling of a structure. The ceiling panel clip includes a main tee characterized by a main tee leg, typically fitted with a top cross member and a bottom cross member and extending downwardly to a finger mount that mounts the three fingers which engage the corresponding panel clips in a friction-fit. In one embodiment the ceiling panel clips accommodate a support clip fitted over the top of the main tee at the top cross member and having a flange and a downwardly-extending leg attached to a lanyard secured to a decorative ceiling panel, for safety purposes. The wall panel clips include a finger mount flange for supporting the three outwardly-extending panel fingers that engage the companion panel clips attached to selected wall panels.

Abstract: A device for suspending equipment such as a lighting fixture of public address speaker from a ceiling mounted track used to suspend a movable partition and including an extruded rail defining a channel having a longitudinal slot opening between flanges or ribs projecting inwardly from opposite walls of the rail. The device comprises a threaded stem capped by an enlarged head passes through the slot opening and is engaged by a lug which cooperates with the head to forcibly bear against or capture one or more of the flanges.

Abstract: A drywall finishing system for finishing normal inside and outside corners of any angle. 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 or is stepped forming a thick and thin portion. A layer of fibrous can be bonded to the inside surface of the semi-rigid member for receiving joint compound to continuously bond the trim piece to the dry wall. A layer of finishing material can be bonded to the exterior surface of the semi-rigid member. The finishing system can be attached to a wall with fasteners such as nails.

Abstract: The honeycomb structure of the present invention has a construction wherein a plurality of cells 5 each functioning as a passage of a fluid, surrounded by porous partition walls 6 are arranged so as to be parallel to each other in the central axis direction of the honeycomb structure, and has such a constitution that a plurality of honeycomb segments 2 are bonded integrally by a bonding material 9 containing a ceramic as a main component and a particulate filler. In the honeycomb structure, generation of drawbacks such as peeling of bonded area, cracking and the like is suppressed reliably, and the honeycomb structure is superior in durability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to perforated closed cell foam insulation. A sheet of closed cell foam insulation has opposing first and second major surfaces, and a plurality of spaced openings extending from the first major surface to the second major surface. Apparatus and methods for perforating a sheet of closed cell foam insulation are also disclosed. The present invention also relates to an insulated metal panel including the disclosed perforated closed cell foam insulation.

Abstract: The invention provides sound insulation members having enhanced sound insulating properties without increasing the thickness of the sound insulation members. The object is achieved by a sound insulation member having disposed inside a pouch-shaped film 1 with a resin coating a flat sound absorption material 2 formed of foamed porous material or fiber material and having its inner space communicated, and filling a filler gas 3 having a sound impedance that differs from air. According to the present invention, since the present sound insulation member is filled with gas having sound impedance that differs from air, the present sound insulation member has superior sound insulating properties since it reflects sound on the sealed surface and also absorbs the sound by the sound absorption material disposed therein.

Abstract: A modular SCIF includes a frame made from a plurality of prefabricated channels, and a plurality of prefabricated wall and ceiling panels that are attached to the frame. The frame, channels and panels are meet a set of standard dimensions. The SCIF fits within most offices and dwellings. The modular SCIF includes a prefabricated door and doorframe that are attached to the modular SCIF. The SCIF is attached directly to a concrete floor, the floor of a vehicle or to a track system. The panels include several layers, including a core layer of expanded metal and two layers of acoustic board. Additional layers include two layers of ABS plastic sheet, two layers of mass loaded vinyl sheet, two layers of galvanized steel sheet, and two layers of aluminum sheet. The additional layers may be used singly or collectively.

Abstract: A metal tile for interior and exterior decoration for a building is provided, which can be attached and constructed on the walls or bottoms of the building simply and firmly using mortar where cement, sand and water has been mixed. The metal tile for interior and exterior decoration for a building which can be attached and constructed on the walls or bottoms of the building includes at least one boding groove on the rear surface of the metal tile, and a gypsum board or sheet which is formed by filling a batter of gypsum having an excellent bonding strength with metal and mortar into the bonding groove and drying the filled batter of gypsum.