Abstract: A liquid filled bullet is a hollow body. The bullet comprises a gunpowder chamber at an inner rear end; a propulsive valve at a front end of the gunpowder chamber; a free section formed between the gunpowder chamber and the propulsive valve; a receiving chamber at a front end of the bullet before the propulsive valve; liquid being filled within the receiving chamber; and a protection casing having an open end corresponding to a front end of the bullet. Moreover, a position of the protection casing is selected from one of a first position enclosing an outer periphery of the bullet and a second position at an inner periphery of the bullet. A front end of the bullet is formed as a tapered body. A periphery of the tapered body has a plurality of indentations and a shape of the propulsive valve is corresponding to that of the tapered body.

Abstract: A trigger assist mechanism operable to be mounted adjacent and in operating relationship to an existing trigger member on a firearm or weapon apparatus in order to reduce trigger pressure operable to contact and move the existing trigger member in a conventional firing operation. The trigger assist mechanism includes 1) a main connector anchor block assembly which is releasably connected to an oval guard member on the existing conventional trigger assembly; and 2) a trigger assist assembly pivotally connected to the main anchor block assembly. The main connector anchor block assembly includes a U-shaped anchor block member which can be releasably and adjustably connected to an existing oval guard member on the conventional trigger assembly. The trigger assist assembly includes a main trigger lever member which is pivotally connected to the main connector anchor block assembly and can be adjusted so as to place and actuate a roller member in contact with a portion of the existing trigger member.

Abstract: A rifle including the firing mechanism of a revolver from which the revolver's original barrel and handgrips were removed. A replacement barrel, having a length greater than that of the original barrel, is affixed to the front of the firing mechanism as a substitute for the original barrel. A replacement stock for engaging a shoulder of a user is affixed to the rear of the firing mechanism as a substitute for the handgrips. A forearm is affixed to the bottom of the replacement barrel for steadying the rifle while aiming and firing. A method for converting the revolver into the rifle is also provided herein.

Abstract: A hand guard assembly for a firearm including a barrel. The assembly includes a tubular unitary body mounted to surround a portion of the barrel substantially coaxially and in a transversely spaced relationship. The tubular body includes a plurality of air flow openings formed therethrough and at least one of a top rail formed as a unitary portion of the tubular body and extending rearwardly along an upper portion of a receiver of the firearm, side accessory rails formed as a unitary portion of the tubular body and on opposed sides of the tubular body, and a bottom accessory rail formed as a unitary portion of the tubular body and on a bottom surface of the tubular body. In the preferred method of fabricating the assembly, the body and any include accessory rails are extruded.

Abstract: A module housing is adapted to be inserted into an operating position in the trigger group receiving area of a firearm. The module housing includes at least one pin receiver defined by two openings formed in the module housing, one on each lateral side of the housing. A module pin is received in the pin receiver and at least one trigger group component is mounted or supported for rotation on the module pin. The pin receiver is located on the module housing so as to align with a pin receptacle of the firearm when the module housing is in the operating position. By locating the pin receiver in the module housing so as to align with a corresponding pin receptacle of the firearm when the module housing is in the operating position, the trigger group module and the trigger group components housed in the module housing may be readily supported by the OEM pin receptacle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective cover which is intended for sporting rifles that comprise screws (2) which are used to fix a shell propulsion mechanism (3) to a rifle support (4). The invention is characterised in that the dimensions of the cover (5) are pre-determined as a function of the area to be covered, said area to be covered including the heads (1) of the screws (2) which are used to fix the shell propulsion mechanism (3) to the support (4). The invention is further characterised in that it comprises means for fixing the cover to the sporting rifle.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting a telescopic sight or “scope” to a firearm. The system is convertible or universal, in that it includes interchangeable mounting plate inserts allowing the mounting plate to be installed onto two or more different types of firearms having differing mounting hole configurations.

Abstract: An adjustable front sight includes a carrier with a spiral sighting blade mounted for rotation within a base attached directly or indirectly to a barrel. A progression of sight lands is formed along a peripheral surface of the spiral sighting blade. Rotation of the carrier in opposite directions moves different sight lands into a sighting position at varying heights above the barrel for making elevation adjustments.

Abstract: A decoy apparatus and animal attraction method including a head and body formed to resemble a bird, a rotatable motor-driven shaft protruding from at least one side of the body, a wing coupled to the shaft, and a power source such that activation of the power source causes the wing structure to rotate. The wing is coupled to the shaft at an angle relative to the main axis of rotation to best simulate a broken or injured wing during rotation. The method involves only one wing of the decoy rotating to approximate the motion of a bird that has an injured wing and cannot take off.

Abstract: An avian decoy including a decoy body; a foot base; and a lock for locking the foot base to the decoy body.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a remotely controlled water borne device to retrieve downed waterfowl. The device is shaped as a catamaran styled boat with twin hulls to allow the water and debris to flow through the device rather than under the device. The device is propelled through the water with twin electric airplane motors and propellers powered by onboard battery packs to prevent vegetation and other debris from becoming entwined on any underwater appurtenances. The device is steered by a remote control transmitter which turns the direction of the electric motors themselves rather than having rudders which can be affected by the atmospheric wind. The speed and direction of the device are variable by the use of the remote transmitter. The device is outfitted with a retrieval basket which rotates in an up and down position by remote control to retrieve the downed waterfowl.

Abstract: A fishing lure is provided comprising: an elongated longitudinally aligned main wire shaft having a front and a rear portion; a spinner revolveably supported on the front portion of the main wire shaft; a wire shaft extension extending from the main wire shaft between the front portion and the rear portion of the shaft at an acute angle pointed away from the spinner; a fishing line attachment loop for attachment of a fishing line at a front end of the main wire shaft; a rear hook attachment loop at a rear end of the main wire shaft with a rear hook attached thereto; a front hook attachment loop at a distal end of the wire shaft extension with a front hook attached thereto; and a creature bait secured to the rear portion of the main shaft by having the shaft extend through the creature bait.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a longitudinal axis and comprising a head section and a tail section serially connected along the longitudinal axis is disclosed. The head section is formed from a rigid material and has a front end and a back end portion. The back end portion is formed from generally opposed side wall portions. The tail section is formed from a flexible material and has a front end portion and a back end. The front end portion of the tail section is closely received by the back end portion of the head section. The tail section carries the hook, and is retained in position by a cross pin, and is easily replaced.

Abstract: A carpenter bee trap having a housing that contains a hole, an electrode in proximity to the hole, and a power source connected to the electrode. The hole is of a size similar to the size holes that carpenter bees normally make, thus attracting the carpenter bees to the hole. The carpenter bees will enter the hole, and make contact with an electrode. The electrode is energized through connection with a power source. In one embodiment, the power source includes a photovoltaic panel. Once the carpenter bee makes contact with the electrode, a high voltage discharge will take place through the body of the carpenter bee, thus killing the carpenter bee. The carpenter bee will then fall from the hole, and the trap will be ready for the next carpenter bee to enter.

Abstract: The present application discloses an insect trapping apparatus that has a fog generator for generating a fog comprising at least one attractant.

Abstract: A multi-phase candle is provided that contains at least two contiguous phases that occupy separate and distinct physical spaces, and are not emulsified or mixed to any significant degree. The phases may possess a different color (including transparent and opaque phases). The contiguous phases of the candle are generally formed from respective wax compositions that are the same or different, and contain one or more waxes (including blends thereof).

Abstract: A vegetable lipid-based composition and candle comprised of a vegetable lipid component and a petroleum wax is described. The vegetable lipid component may include a triglyceride or a free fatty acid/triglyceride mixture. The vegetable lipid-based composition has properties that make it advantageous in candle production.

Abstract: The invention relates to chemical industry and is directed to the production of middle distillate from vegetable oils. In the first step of the production method, the fatty acids or triglycerides of said vegetable oils are hydrogenated to give n-paraffins, and in the second step, the n-paraffins are catalytically converted to paraffins with branched chains. Using this process having two steps, a high-quality middle distillate useful as a component of diesel fuels without any particular specifications may be produced.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an inflammable, single-service material assembly (1) in the form of a lighting strip (10), in a non-compacted state adapted to be able to present, after a lighting, an initial combustion with a generated amount of energy adapted for an initial lighting and a subsequent secondary combustion, for a lighting of an adjoining inflammable material (6, 6a, 6b), such as pieces of firewood formed from wood. The lighting strip (10) is, in a position intended for storing, allotted the form of a roll and has, at all events, two thin slender, elongate and co-ordinated strips (10?, 10?), wound up to a compact helical shape. The lighting strip (10) is structured as and constituting of, at all events, a thin paper strip (10?) and of, at all events, a thin plastic strip (10?), and that the lighting strip (10), in an unwound and non-compacted state (9), is so co-ordinated that a rapid lighting and a combustion of the paper strip (10?) and the plastic strip (10?) will take place.

Abstract: Ash still has substantial energy left in it. Mixed with other materials like clay and/or mud and water it can be used to create more energy. This applicant is proposing the creation of ash briquettes to be used just like coal.

Abstract: The invention makes burnable renewal fuel (RF) briquettes from recovered coal from coal slurry ponds, biomass, and a binder. The briquettes may be augmented with one or more of recovered environmental burnable fraction from municipal solid waste (MSW), agricultural livestock waste, lumber processing residue, solid wood waste material, agricultural by-products and crops, and like burnable waste material. Accordingly, the method for making burnable renewal fuel (RF) briquettes includes the steps of recovering coal from coal slurry ponds; recovering biomass; adding a binder to said recovered coal and said biomass; and forming solid burnable RF fuel briquettes therefrom.

Abstract: A flowerpot comprises a first container containing an expanding member placed and a second container. The second container contains a fertilizing member and a seed buried in the fertilizing member. In use, pour water into the first container will cause the expanding member to expand by absorbing water for gradually raising the second container, and will cause water to enter the fertilizing member in the second container such that the seed is adapted to grow and extend out of the second container by exploding same.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for generating a low tar, renewable fuel gas from biomass and using it in other energy conversion devices, many of which were designed for use with gaseous and liquid fossil fuels. An automated, downdraft gasifier incorporates extensive air injection into the char bed to maintain the conditions that promote the destruction of residual tars. The resulting fuel gas and entrained char and ash are cooled in a special heat exchanger, and then continuously cleaned in a filter prior to usage in standalone as well as networked power systems.

Abstract: The novel compact steam reformer (1) combines in one device the steam reformation of natural gas or other fuel, including subsequent cleaning of CO. Controlled catalytic CO cleaning is achieved by careful temperature control at the follow-up reactor (37, 39, 39a). Temperature control is made possible by means of pressure-controlled operation of the evaporator (24).

Abstract: A hydrogen generating part is provided for reacting water and a raw material composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms to generate hydrogen gas, a raw material supply part is provided for supplying a raw material to the hydrogen generating part, a water supply part is provided for supplying water to the hydrogen generating part, a catalyst combustion part is provided, an air supply part is provided for supplying air to the catalyst combustion part, a path switching part is provided for switching raw material supply paths between the raw material supply part and the hydrogen generating part, a bypass path is provided for supplying a raw material to the catalyst combustion part from the path switching part, and a combustion gas path is provided for supplying combustion gas after the catalyst combustion part to the hydrogen generating part. The control part switches the path switching part, and the inside of the hydrogen generating part is replaced with combustion gas after the catalyst combustion part.

Abstract: Method and device for positioning a component (3) with respect to a frame (2), whereby at least on positioning element (12) is introduced through at least one opening (8) of the frame. One end of the positioning element is inserted into a groove (13) of the component lying on the frame, whereby the end of the positioning element is pressed against at least one wall forming a boundary of the groove for positioning the component into the desired position.

Abstract: An earth moving machine comprising a cab (5) with a structure (6) delimited by a plurality of side walls (7) and an upper wall (8). At least one of the side walls (7) having a window (9) that can be opened which is mobile between a first, closed position in which it at least partly forms the relative side wall (7), and a second, open position in which it is at least partly opposite and under the upper wall (8). At least a first actuator (17) is operatively connected between the window (9) that can be opened and the structure (6) to move the window (9) that can be opened between the first, closed position and the second, open position. At least one control part which can be operated by an operator is mounted in the cab (5) and is operatively connected to the first actuator (17) to control its activation for moving the window (9).

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which may include a base; and a plurality of spring fingers arranged along a length of the base and defining an opening for receiving an edge of a window pane, the spring fingers adapted to provide respective spring forces to bias against the window pane, wherein a first spring finger is disposed on a first side of the opening and a second spring finger, nearest the first spring finger of any spring finger on a second side of the opening, is offset along the length of the base with respect to the first spring finger.

Abstract: A glass run is provided in which a main body of a glass run is provided with an exterior side wall, an interior side wall and a bottom wall, an interior holding lip to be locked in a recess on a door frame is provided on an external surface of each interior side wall of extruded portions of the glass run, while interior holding lips on the corner portions are formed in substantially an L-shape to be angled to match the corner portion such that a distal end of the interior holding lip continues to an interior holding lip on a vertical side portion whereas a distal end of the other interior holding lip continues to an interior holding lip on an upper side portion, and the rigidity of the interior holding lips on the corner portion is made smaller than the interior holding lips on the extruded portions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a rupture disk assembly having a rupture disk and a rupture disk holder. The rupture disk holder has a first annular member downstream of the rupture disk, a second annular member upstream of the rupture disk, and an optional third annular member upstream of the second annular member. An outer peripheral portion of the rupture disk is sandwiched between the first and second annular members; and, if a third annular member is present, (a) the second annular member is sandwiched between the outer peripheral portion of the rupture disk and the third annular member, and (b) the third annular member includes a fluid port aimed at the rupture disk. However, if the third annular member is not present, the second annular member includes a fluid port aimed at the rupture disk.

Abstract: A blind load vehicle door module includes a first exposed side having interior trim and a second hidden side with at least a door latch actuator and window regulator mechanism, wherein the module has a plurality of connectors extending from the hidden side including at least two lower connectors insertable into corresponding slots of a door frame to allow pivoting during assembly of the module about the lower connectors to insert at least one upper connector into a corresponding slot of the door frame, the plurality of connectors being slidable within the corresponding slots of the door frame from an inserted position to a locking position to secure the module to the door frame. One or more threaded fasteners may be used to secure the module in the locking position.

Abstract: A modular area wall system for constructing area wall assemblies at a jobsite. The area wall system provides modular sections of varying heights, each provided with a connection plate and a strengthening rib to allow them to be connected to one another in a simple and secure manner. By providing the strengthening rib in overlapping engagement with another area wall section, lighter material of more inexpensive construction may be utilized to reduce the overall cost and weight of the resulting assembly. The system may also be used with sections of varying depth to create a tiered area wall, using teachings of the present invention.

Abstract: An earthquake shock damper has two connectors, two shaft assemblies, multiple energy absorbers, multiple spacers and multiple energy distribution assemblies. The connectors are connected to structural members of a building. The shaft assemblies are coaxially attached respectively to the connectors. The energy absorbers are mounted around the shaft assemblies, and each energy absorber has a central body and multiple extensions extending out from the central body. The spacers are mounted around the shaft assemblies, and each spacer is mounted between the central bodies of adjacent energy absorbers to define the interval between the energy absorbers. The energy distribution assemblies are attached to the extensions of the energy absorbers.

Abstract: A wood log of any dimension having a relatively flat upper and lower surface for the construction of log walls and log buildings. The flat portion of the logs may also have tongue and grooves, dog ears, radiuses or similar machined into them. A custom cut groove running the desired length of the log. Custom groove is cut within the mating surface area/s of the log/s. A flexible seal gasket is inserted into the custom groove. Flexible seal gasket is compressed into position during assembly of the logs which insures seal. Seal is maintained between logs even after log movement, shrinking, expanding and settling over time. The purpose of the flexible seal gasket is to seal the mating log surfaces from the penetration of water, weather, air and or Insects while adding additional insulating value between the logs.

Abstract: A method of supporting a building securing one end of a support stand having a telescopic structure to a movable concrete footer. The support stand may have another end with a support assembly mounted to the telescopic structure. The method includes supporting the building with support assembly of the support stand. A support stand for a supporting a building includes tubular structure with a telescopic adjustment portion for adjusting a height of a building. A support assembly mounted to the telescopic adjustment portion, the support assembly having a support plate with a plurality of apertures in a shape configured for retaining a threaded portion of a fastening member in a stationary position while a threaded nut is rotated on the threaded portion.

Abstract: A tower, in particular for a wind energy turbine, comprises a first tower segment (18) having a wall (20) comprising concrete material and a second tower segment (26) having a wall (28) comprising steel. The wall (28) of the second tower segment (26) comprises an end portion (30) embedded in an embedent portion (32) of the wall (20) of the first tower segment (18). The second tower segment (26) within its embedded end portion (30) comprises at least one anchoring element (38, 40, 52) projecting radially from an inner or an outer surface (42, 44) or both inner and outer surfaces (42, 44) of the wall (28) of the second tower segment (26), the anchoring elements (38, 40, 52) being arranged along an axial direction of the second tower segment (26).

Abstract: A building block that can be assembled into structures without requiring special end or corner pieces. The block has top and bottom surfaces that contain a cooperating projection and slot for stacking the blocks. Two end surfaces and two side surfaces complete an enclosed volume. One side and one end surface has at least one interlocking male portion. The other side end surface has at least one cooperating slot portion into which the male portion fits to interlock the blocks.

Abstract: A joint (1) having a first edge (2) and a second edge (3), the first edge (2) being provided with a distal edge (21) and a downwards protruding heel (22) The distal edge (21) is further provided with an upper joint edge (25) beneath which a groove (23) is arranged. The second edge (3) is provided with lower cheek (31) having a distal end (32) at which an upwards protruding lower cheek heel (33) is arranged. The second edge (3) is further provided with an upper joining edge (35) beneath which an undercut (34) is arranged. A moveable locking element (40) is arranged in the space created by the undercut (34). The moveable locking element (40) have a locking tongue (41), a locking tongue leg (42) and a manoeuvring leg (43).

Abstract: Interlocking panels include a frame configured as a perimeter of a panel, the frame including at least one engageable frame portion. The panel defines at least one side opening disposed adjacent the engageable frame portion(s) so that one panel may be attached to another panel by at least one connection means passing through the side opening(s) to capture the engageable frame portion(s).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flexible, extruded plastic wall base with a hollow core is presented. The method includes using extrusion die for heating and extruding plastics using a multi-functional insert within the die and air pressure to create a hollow core in the wall base. The hollow core allows less material to flow though the die so that the die stays hotter and the flow of the extruded plastic is not impeded. The resulting extruded plastic wall base is comprised of a generally thick portion, a generally thin portion and a profile on the face or front of the wall base.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for bundling shingles includes a sorting mechanism for separating and stacking shingles into multiple bundles of sorted shingles such that each bundle has a different repeating sequence of shingles.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method that is used to mechanically remove flooring tiles intact from the foundation and then after the foundation and tile surfaces have been prepared, the same tile is set undamaged.

Abstract: A drywall repair tool for repairing a localized defect in drywall, and the method of using same, the tool having a conical abrading surface, a circular cutting rim and an annular abutment collar, whereby rotation of the tool creates a hole having a conical wall, where the inner diameter of the hole is smaller than the outer diameter, such that a replacement plug having a conical wall corresponding to the size and configuration of the conical wall of the hole can be readily positioned within the hole and adhesively secured.

Abstract: A pocket roll centered on and rotatable about a respective axis has an outer surface formed with an array of open pockets separated by directed lands. The pocket-roll outer surface has a predetermined coefficient of friction. A blister foil is fed to the pocket roll with blisters of the blister foil fitting in the pockets. A seal roll rotatable about a respective axis adjacent the pocket roll has an outer surface pressing a cover foil against the blister foil so that the foils are pinched between the rolls. Slip inserts set in at least some of the lands, extend axially of the pocket-roll axis and form in the respective lands axially extending outer-surface regions having coefficients of friction smaller than the coefficient of friction of the pocket-roll outer surface. A position-correcting unit has a sensor and detects and adjusts the positions of the blisters relative to the direction.

Abstract: For closing bottles with sterile caps, the caps are placed in a non-sterile environment in a vertical arrangement and are supplied vertically to a first sterile area. The interior of the caps is arranged to be accessible horizontally. The caps are sterilized in the first sterile area and transferred to a second sterile area where the caps are placed onto bottles. Subsequently, the bottle is closed with the cap. The machine for sterile closing of bottles with caps has a sterilization device with an individualization device for picking up caps and a vertical transport path feeding the caps to the sterilization chamber. A placing device receives the caps from the sterilization device and places the caps onto bottles. A closing device closes the bottles with the cap placed thereon. The sterilization device, the placing device, and the closing device operate as synchronized modules of a linear machine.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for low-temperature hot-filling of a flowable food product into a sterilized container is disclosed herein. The low-temperature hot-filling temperature preferably ranges from 60° C. to 82.2° C. The method applies a solution of hydrogen peroxide onto the packaging and an alkaline solution to react with the hydrogen peroxide to generate hydroxyl radicals to kill microorganism. The use of an alkaline solution allows the sterilization process to proceed at a lower temperature and a faster rate. A solution of sodium hydroxide is the preferred alkaline solution. The temperature of the process is preferably below 100° C.

Abstract: A machine for packaging stacks of articles into containers using selectors for grouping the article stacks. The selectors include arrays of vertically spaced wedge members which engage the articles in each stack. The wedge members are aligned with slots in comb-like guide rails and operate to form groups of predetermined numbers of stacks of articles while keeping the articles in each stack in vertical alignment as they progress through the machine into the containers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for the production of filled and sealed containers. According to the invention, a) a plastic tube is extruded, b) at least one container which is impermeable to vapour and which is provided with one filling opening is formed from said plastic tube, c) the filling product is introduced into said container through the filing opening and subsequently d) the filling opening is sealed by welding. The tube is made of at least one layer which makes the container impermeable to oxygen.

Abstract: A stirrup includes a footrest as well as a hanger for suspending the stirrup from a saddle. A shock absorber is provided for the footrest and has protrusions which impart a nonslip character to the shock absorber. The protrusions have respective ends which face away from the shock absorber, and each of these ends is provided with a depression.

Abstract: An improved saddle pad for use beneath a Western saddle that prevents the pad from slipping, shifting and riding out from under the saddle. The saddle pad is constructed with a substantially rigid peripheral restraint adjacent the pad's forward edge and projecting from the top surface of the pad to function as a restraining abutment should the saddle slip or shift. The peripheral restraint is constructed of an inner reinforcement member, preferably a braided nylon rope, which does not yield or collapse when the saddle is pushed against it and additionally provides a recess that mates with and securely engages the forwardmost edge of the saddle to lock the pad in place beneath the saddle. The pad is dimensioned to extend outwardly beyond the outer edges of the saddle, providing the saddle with limited freedom of movement relative to the pad.