Abstract: Method and apparatus for long line fishing and for recreational bait fishing that allows a fish to take a bait without having the hook simultaneously enter the fish's mouth. A fish is hooked by taking a hook-less bait and subsequent to the force exerted by the angler's line pull or the force generated by the fish swimming against a tight line, causes the hook to be drawn from outside the mouth and into the jaw area. The direction of hook set is opposite of conventional fishing given the hook is pulled towards the mouth and not from within the mouth cavity. The method and apparatus for attaching a bait to a line and not to a hook are equally applicable to the commercial long line fishery and the recreational fishery. The method promotes the reduction in bycatch and Bycatch mortality.

Abstract: A fishing lure that generates a splashing effect when deployed in a body of water and attached to a kite fishing assembly. This splashing effect attracts target fish in the same manner that live bait does. Different optional features can be included in the kite fishing lure. One option is to include a chemical concavity configured to store a chemical substance that is dispersed into the body of water in concentrations designed to attract proximate located fish. Another option is to include a movement simulator designed to simulate movement of a struggling bait fish. Yet another option is to include a replaceable skin sheaf designed to be periodically replaced after being worn from repetitive usage.

Abstract: Soft or pliable spinning appendages can be attached to any fishing lure, hard or soft, using a swivel mechanism that provides unrestricted 360° rotation. The appendages increase attractiveness, flash, vibration, color, or scent. Due to their slow spinning speed and neutral buoyancy in water, the appendages provide unique properties to slow-moving lures not possible with prior art hard blades. A weedless swivel mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: A realistically shaped dragonfly fishing lure with a body comprised of several sections, which mimic those of a dragonfly. The dragonfly fishing lure has an H-shaped wing positioned on the top side of the body. More specifically, the H-shaped wing is attached to the thorax of the dragonfly fishing lure. The dragonfly fishing lure has at least one hook attached to the bottom of the body. The dragonfly fishing lure is designed to realistically look like and behave like a real dragonfly, thus replacing prior dragonfly lures.

Abstract: A fishing lure that includes a weighting system within the body of the fishing lure. The lure may be a plastisol material with a displacement material embedded within the plastisol. The displacement material may have a density greater than the plastic material, less than the plastic material, or it may be a combination of both. By strategically embedding the material, buoyancy, sinking action and moving action can be controlled or affected. The displacement material can include metallic powder, shaving, pellets or the like, as well as air, STYROFOAM, or other materials.

Abstract: A jig and bait fishing system is provided which includes various fanciful and realistic shapes for attracting and capturing fish. The system includes a body connected to a neck and a bait keeper; the neck being adapted for securing skirt material for avoiding underwater obstructions. The bait keeper secures bait and in particular internally reinforced artificial bait at the reinforced area in combination with the reinforcing material. The system also provides for a fishhook for capturing the fish and hooking the bait. The system includes a latch which prevents the fish from spitting-out the hook after capture. A method of manufacturing fishing jigs includes the steps of dipping rods into liquid plastic material and embedding reinforcing yarn filaments therein.

Abstract: Edge protector for protecting the edge of a lobster trap or other type of wire-mesh enclosure. The edge protector is a split tube with transverse openings cut into it at intervals that correspond to intersecting bars of a mesh material. The tube snaps over one bar and the intersecting bars extend outward through the transverse openings. The edge protector serves as a shock-absorbing bumper, prevents deformation of the wire-mesh enclosure, and also prevents damage to the plastic coating that protects the wire mesh.

Abstract: Fuel oxygenates comprised of fatty acid or fatty acid ester derivatives which have been reacted with ozone; a base; and a lower alkanol (1 to 8 carbon atoms) are described. The oxygenates comprise ester groups at a point of cleavage by the ozone which provide oxygen in the oxygenate.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of synthesizing and purifying methyl esters and specifically biodiesel fuels. The methods include acid-catalyzed transesterification of a triglyceride source followed by formation of an acidic emulsion that is subjected to an electric field to break the emulsion and recover the purified methyl esters. After recovery, the purified methyl esters may be used as a highly purified and stable biodiesel fuel without further treatment. The electric field may be efficiently applied to the acidic emulsion in an electrochemical reactor such as an electrocoagulation chamber.

Abstract: A method of reducing maintenance costs and carbon footprints near/on roadways, airports, public and private right of ways, military areas, unused construction areas, government and subsidy lands by utilizing these areas for the growth of biofuel feedstock materials. Crops used for production of biofuels could be grown in or around these areas and processed into biofuels in the same general area. This process would produce lower exhaust emissions compared with fossil fuels, decrease cost of maintenance of roadways and public right of ways, decrease the United States dependence on foreign oil and decrease transportation costs of fuels to customers, alleviate pest pressures, reduce storm water runoff and help to control fire danger. This process includes, but is not limited to sustainable tillage growth of common biofuels feedstock crops including: canola, rape, mustard, camelina, sunflower; harvesting said crops and turning the biomass yield into biofuels.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-colored mulch pads include providing a mold; mixing together a rubber component, a binder and a first coloring agent to form a matrix having a first colored surface; and introducing a second coloring agent onto the matrix to create a multicolored skirt having a second colored surface opposite the first colored surface.

Abstract: A hydraulically-applied mulch matrix comprising non-porous particles, porous particles and mixtures thereof combined with a mechanically and or chemically bonded fiber mulch mixed within a high viscosity slurry to keep the particles in suspension for dispersion onto soil surfaces with mulch spraying equipment for enhanced erosion control and higher level plant establishment.

Abstract: Described is a holder for accommodating an aqueous solution and cut flowers, plants, or the like. The holder includes: a flexible film bag sized and shaped to fit within a flower or other bucket for accommodating a plurality of flower stems, the flexible film bag having, on a first end, an opening for receiving the plurality of flower stems, and, a rigid or semi-rigid ring non-detachably affixed about (either internally or externally) the circumference of the flexible film bag. A method of making the holder and a frame for accommodating holders are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is about a new Seed Mat Block for plant cultivation and the corresponding construction process. It is a space-saving device and is designed to grow plant in a convenient way, for which users have to do nothing but watering. The invention is characterized by the following features; The Seed Mat Block for plant cultivation consists of a seed mat and a case in which the seed mat is contained. On the seed mat, plant seeds are arranged between the 1st shape mat consisting of uniform-shaped media mat and the 2nd shape mat. Seeing the case, there is an open unit on the top which allows new buds to shoot out of the case, while there is an absorbing unit at the bottom which is designed to supply the seed mat with water from outside and help the seed germination.

Abstract: A planter for living plants, composed substantially of a wall-facing layer (16), one or more drainage layers (14) and a front comprised of one or more plant-root retaining panels (12), held together in close proximity in a laminar, vertically oriented, array. The planter allows plants to be planted in, and grow from, the front vertical surface of the planter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carbonaceous feedstock gasification system with integrated control subsystem. The system generally comprises, in various combinations, a gasification reactor vessel (or converter) having one or more processing zones and one or more plasma heat sources, a solid residue handling subsystem, a gas quality conditioning subsystem, as well as an integrated control subsystem for managing the overall energetics of the conversion of the carbonaceous feedstock to energy, as well as maintaining all aspects of the gasification processes at an optimal set point. The gasification system may also optionally comprise a heat recovery subsystem and/or a product gas regulating subsystem.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for operating a door drive which includes at least one high-speed mode and at least one normal-speed mode, with the following steps: determining a load-dependent operating parameter of the door drive and changing from the high-speed mode into the normal-speed mode in dependence on the load-dependent operating parameter, in order to prevent an overload of the door drive. The invention likewise comprises a corresponding door drive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension device for at least one sliding door for closing a door opening or window opening. In this suspension device, the sliding door is displaceably mounted by two rollers that roll on at least one roll profile, and when entering the closing area, the sliding door is both displaced in the direction of the door opening as well as lowered. The rollers are arranged in an essentially vertical manner in a position outside of the closing area, and; the rollers, when entering the closing area, laterally tilt out of the vertical. The sliding door, in a pivotal motion about a horizontal axis, which is parallel to the plane of the sliding door, is displaced in the direction of the door opening and lowered.

Abstract: The invention relates to a force-transmission element for a window lifter (200; 300; 500) for transmitting a closing force (242; 342, 356) and an opening force (230; 330, 350) to a window (210; 310; 510), wherein the force-transmission element has a first force application point (216; 316, 316?; 416) for transmitting the closing force and a second force application point (222; 322, 322?; 422) for transmitting the opening force, and wherein the force application points are arranged in a displacement direction of the window and offset perpendicular to this displacement direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guiding mechanism for sliding devices, especially leaves or doors. Said guiding mechanism comprises a profiled guide rail which is mounted on rolls or sliding elements and is optionally fitted with a superstructure. A stationary roll support and at least one movable roll support are provided. The movable roll support is moved into the operating position thereof substantially without producing a load moment.

Abstract: A fenestration assembly which includes; an exterior panel section configured to receive and locate an exterior panel, an interior panel section configured to receive an interior panel, wherein the interior panel section includes at least one linkage system configured to connect to an interior panel to be received by the interior panel section, this linkage system being configured to cover at least a portion of a track formed within said interior panel section. The fenestration assembly may in other instances include an interior panel section where a portion of this interior panel section is associated with a cladding material and where a portion of the interior surface of an exterior panel received by the exterior panel section is covered by cladding material associated with the interior panel section.

Abstract: A system for reinforcing the security of a locked door and door jamb combination which includes a first L-shaped plate secured to the studs of the wall adjacent the door jamb, with the L extending into the space between the studs and the door jamb; a second L-shaped plate secured to the inner face of the door jamb, including two members extending into the space between the studs and the door jamb, and one member positioned adjacent the L of the first plate; the two plates firmly secured to the door jamb and the studs, so that when force is applied to the door jamb, the plates overlap to provide a very secure relationship between the door, the door jamb and the underlying studs adjacent the door jamb virtually incapable of being compromised by an intruder. There would be provided a second assembly on the opening edge of the door and the header of the doorway to provide maximum security.

Abstract: A window construction comprising an outer window framework having lineal sections providing a header (20H), a sill (30S), and a pair of jambs (23L, 23R), joined by formed integral corner sections (10) having joint ends which extend from the corner sections at a predetermined angle with respect to each other. The corner sections and lineal sections have complementary cross-sectional configurations, and are formed of essentially the same material so they may be welded together (FIG. 6). In another configuration these ends may have integral splines (12) as part of the complementary cross-sectional configurations (FIGS. 3, 4 & 5) and are mechanically joined. In either configuration, the joints between the corner section and the lineal sections achieve rigid water-tight corner joints and provide a water-tight window.

Abstract: A system and method for treating (e.g. polishing to remove defects) the surface of a media, such as a magnetic hard disk, while in operation, such as during dynamic electrical testing is disclosed. Further, a method for manufacturing a head for treating the surface of a media is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides auto-stopping CMP slurry compositions that minimize post-CMP non-uniformity and also extend the time that polishing can be continued beyond the end point without the risk of over-polishing the dielectric silicon dioxide film. Auto-stopping CMP slurry compositions according to the invention include ceria abrasive particles and an effective amount of a polyalkylamine such as polyethyleneimine dispersed in water. The methods of the invention include polishing a topographic dielectric silicon dioxide film layer using the auto-stopping CMP slurry compositions to obtain a dielectric silicon dioxide surface having a desired predetermined minimum step height.

Abstract: The invention is a structural element including an elongate member having a first end and second end and defining a cross-section. The structural element further includes a sensor, secured to the elongate member, for detecting at least one pre-selected indicator. Advantageously, the elongate member is responsive to the pre-selected indicator.

Abstract: An improved panel is disclosed. The panel is of the type for use with a bracket and which, in use: forms a wall surface as part of an assembly for partitioning or dividing a space; defines a horizontal groove; and is adapted to releasably, securely, receive, via the horizontal groove, said bracket. The improvement comprises a metal sheet and a metal bolster. The metal sheet has a front and a rear face, the front face defining said wall surface in use and said sheet defining a horizontal slot in use. The metal bolster is secured to the rear face of said metal sheet to define, in combination with the metal sheet, said horizontal groove.

Abstract: A roofing system for application on a roofing substrate wherein flexible supports alleviate fatiguing of the roofing sheeting which typically occurs due to thermal expansion and contraction, thus enabling thicker roofing sheeting to be used and thus extending the usable life of the roofing sheeting.

Abstract: The invention is a simple inexpensive improved method of providing air flow from the outside soffit are into the attic. The method provides 100% containment of blown insulation from blow over into the soffit area. The physical material is extremely less than other methods thus providing a much less material handling transportation to the work site. Application is simpler and requires less labor during installation.

Abstract: A rig system with a drawworks motor and a drawworks motor useful in systems for wellbore operations, the system in certain aspects including a rig, a derrick on the rig, a drawworks, the drawworks motor for powering the drawworks, the motor including a motor shaft, a plurality of power cables for providing electrical power to the motor, a portion of each of the plurality of power cables passing through the shaft, and a plurality of channels passing through the shaft adjacent the power cables and spaced-apart therefrom, the channels for the passage therethrough of a heat exchange fluid for the exchange of heat with the power cables to maintain the power cables at a desired temperature.

Abstract: A resusable, foldable, and portable support brace includes a main frame, a support leg member, and a length adjusting device for adjusting a length of the support leg member. The main frame has a rear channel portion and a front vertical frame portion configured to engage and support an associated vertically disposed ICF block wall or other wall types relative to a ground surface. The length adjusting device adjusts a length of the leg support member between first and second ends thereof, the length adjusting device including a plurality of first and second length adjustment selection points spaced apart by respective first and second distances wherein the first and second distances are unequal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a removable protector/display device for columns. The invention includes a flexible laminated panel having a flame-retardant elastomer base. The outer visible face of the base is permanently equipped with a flame-retardant, self-adhesive piece of canvas. The flexible panel includes vertical end strips with two overlapping detachable loop-type edge pieces connected to the inner face of the base and to the canvas. The edge pieces surround the respective outer vertical edge of both layers of the flexible panel to form a casing into which two steel rods are inserted. The casings have mutually-facing holes that expose the steel rods which are connected to one another by corresponding clamps, which are shorter than the distance between the steel rods. The assembly forms a seam in the flexible panel which is tightened around the column.

Abstract: In a method of producing a flooring, a sub-floor is coated with a first layer of binder. A layer of aggregate material is spread over the binder which is then allowed to dry or set so that the particles bond therein. A second layer of binder is spread out over the first layer of binder and aggregate material bonded therein. A second layer of aggregate material is spread over the second layer of binder. Prior to drying or setting of the second layer of binder, the aggregate material of the second layer is mechanically processed to drive out air and in order to orient the particles of the aggregate material so that these turn their sharp edges and jagged tips away from the top side of the impending flooring. Finally, the flooring is allowed to dry or set, whereafter it is ground flat and even.

Abstract: A sash window assembly includes a face material provided in an opening section open to an indoor and outdoor side, a frame section provided within the opening section, and beads attached to the frame section with the ends of the beads angled and butted against one another, the beads for pressing upon the face material from one of the indoor and outdoor directions, wherein each of the beads includes a first engaging section and a second engaging section, the first engaging section engaging with the frame section at a front-side in a movement direction, the second engaging section engaging with the frame further toward a rear-side in the movement direction than the first engaging section, when the bead is moved in the movement direction along a depth direction; the frame section includes a first engaging projection that engages with the first engaging section, a second engaging projection that engages with the second engaging section, and a recess provided between the first engaging projection and the second en

Abstract: A barrier or partition for the inside of a house having upper and lower barrier sections that are adjustable relative to each other such that the barrier as a whole is adjustable in height. The upper and lower barrier sections have paired vertically extending support members that slide relative to each other. At least one pair of vertically extending support members have a pincher or pincher mechanism that squeezes upon one of the vertically extending support members to fix the vertically extending support members in a nonsliding fashion relative to each other. The barrier includes a gate that also includes upper and lower sections and paired vertically extending support members that slide relative to each other. Further upper and lower sections, with or without gates, may be laterally attached or detached to increase or decrease a length of the barrier.

Abstract: A modular building comprises a sled comprising a rectangular box frame. A shed comprising a steel framework of spaced apart columns that are linked to one another by overhead ceiling beams to provide a rigid structural frame. A sliding expansion modules is attached to the shed.

Abstract: A skirting board comprising a base profile and a guard profile. The base profile comprises a receiving portion and a deflecting arm. The guard profile comprises a protruding portion, that interfaces with the receiving portion of the base profile, and a curved portion. The guard profile combines with the base profile to provide at least one open space. Finally, the deflecting arm and the curved portion combine to provide a surface used to finish a corner produced by a floor and a wall.

Abstract: A service ceiling is provided for carrying supply lines in a room of a building having at least one aisle region, in particular in a laboratory. The service ceiling is provided with an intrinsically rigid support frame composed of profiled members which is fastened in the region of the ceiling of the room. At least one air inlet duct for feeding in fresh air, and lines for feeding in sanitary media are provided. The service ceiling is distinguished in that the support frame extends in a first plane at a distance from the ceiling of the building, and in that the air inlet duct extends above the aisle region essentially flush with the underside of the support frame, in the plane of the support frame, and in that the lines for feeding in the sanitary media extend above the air inlet duct in a second plane.

Abstract: The invention provides an insulator for use in combination with a structural block having top and bottom surfaces that are connect by side surfaces. The side surfaces and the top and bottom surfaces define a continuous periphery that at least partially forms a mortar joint with adjacent blocks. The periphery has a generally vertical height bounded by the top and bottom surfaces, and a width bounded by the side surfaces. The insulator has a pre-formed portion of insulating material having top, bottom and side surfaces. The top and bottom surfaces define a height greater than the generally vertical height of the periphery of the block. The side surfaces define a width greater than the periphery of the block, so that the insulator extends into and insulates, on at least a portion of all surfaces forming the block periphery, the mortar joint between the block and adjacent blocks.

Abstract: Disclosed is both an apparatus and system for screeding a three dimensional panel including a screed clip for securing a guide bar to the panel for screeding a cementitious coating to a substantially uniform finish and level. The clips are used in combination and in series to support a guide bar. The clips are attached to the wire grid mats of a three dimensional panel to enable a less than skilled laborer to finish a cementitious coating applied to the panel.

Abstract: A tile is for installation with at least another tile on a wall surface having magnetic properties, the tile comprising a rear surface, a front surface and a peripheral edge. The tile rear surface has magnetic properties for magnetic adherence to the surface, and the peripheral edge of the tile defines first and second fastening means, the first fastening means of a given tile for releasable connection to the second fastening means of an adjacent tile.

Abstract: The invention of the present application provides a system of brick and rod for the construction of inclined walls, with great rigidity and lateral resistance, and great resistance to extreme uniform, cyclic, and gravitational forces. The brick of this system is a block with horizontal and vertical protuberances and cavities which permits horizontal and vertical interlocks with the adjacent bricks of the wall. The brick is also perforated by holes that are aligned with the holes of the vertically adjacent bricks of the wall, thus forming continuous holes which go throughout the entire height of the wall. The rods of the system cross the bricks through the continuous holes of the wall. This system allows the construction of an inclined wall made of bricks reinforced with a skeleton of rods. The resulting wall is suitable for retaining walls.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting element (24) for a floor covering (20) consisting of a first part element (26) and a second part element (28), each having connecting openings (34) by which means they can be connected to one another by a connecting means (36). In the assembled state these form a connecting channel (38) in which a connector (40) can be disposed, which connector also has a connecting opening (34) for the connecting means (36), wherein the connector (40) projects laterally from the connecting element (24) in such a manner that it can be inserted into a connecting channel (38) of a neighbouring connecting element (24) and a connecting means (36) can likewise extend there through a second connecting opening (34) so that two connecting means (36) located adjacent to one another can be connected to one another by the connector (40), wherein the connecting means (36) has dimensions such that it does not protrude over a useful area (21) of the floor covering (20) (FIG. 5).

Abstract: Longitudinal beams span between torque boxes located at each end. The beams attach to the torque boxes to prevent vertical movement or rotation about their horizontal axis, or a fixed end condition. The longitudinal beams cover the width of a platform used to support pallets, and the ends may have wheels for transport of the pallets. The torque box attaches to a moment beam to prevent rotation between the two members about the lateral axis. The torque box has a high strength to transmit all of the moment generated by the end condition through it and into the moment beam. This fixed end condition has the advantages of light weight, low deflection, and low beam depth.

Abstract: An edge beam construction including two vertical perforated rolled shapes with webs inverted toward the center of the beam, and a bottom track having a flange disposed in a vertical position against bottom lips of the vertical rolled shapes. The three basic components of the edge beam are positioned so as to provide access for press joining tools. A building module manufacturing method utilizes the light gauge steel rolled shapes that permit industrialized, automated manufacture of floor, roof and wall panels for modular housing and commercial structures with integrated mechanical and electrical systems and rigid framing for road transport without trailers. The module manufacturing method includes a novel method of constructing and positioning a gable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a grating consisting of parallel bearing bars connected by cross bars running perpendicular to the bearing bars, and of a frame, sheet-metal strips being located between the bearing bars. In order to improve a grating of this kind in such manner that it is easier to manufacture, it is suggested within the scope of the invention that a wire be inserted under each of the cross bars and the sheet-metal strip clamped between the wires and the cross bars.

Abstract: A floor joist hanger for use with poured concrete walls that allows floor joists to be easily suspended from wall to wall to thereby support a floor, ceiling, or roof of a structure. The floor joist hanger has two parallel and opposing side members that are inserted into vertical slits that have been cut into an insulated form. The floor joist hanger is provided with at least one elongated slit for receiving a strap for securing a floor joist to the floor joist hanger. The floor joist hanger is further provided with a cross-support member extending between the side members. The cross-support member has an upper surface for engaging a bottom surface of a floor joist. The floor joist hanger is anchored to the wall by concrete poured into the insulated form and allowed to cure.

Abstract: A structural tie 10 is made from at least one layer of composite material 20. The composite material has a polymer matrix filled with at least one reinforcing material. In one embodiment, the matrix is a thermoplastic and the reinforcing material is fibers encapsulated by the thermoplastic. A structural tie 10 may be selectively formable, in situ, by applying heat to cause the matrix material to soften. Once softened, the structural tie can be conformed to an adjacent surface. The structural tie may include layers 20, 22 of composite material bonded to one another. Optionally, the structural tie is a hybrid of a composite material and a metallic material bonded together. A structural tie may be heat-bondable to a structural member 24.

Abstract: Method of constructing and installing a direct smelting unit comprising a smelting vessel (11). The vessel is prefabricated off site in three modules (11A, 11B, 11C) which are then transported to the installation site where they are hoisted by a crane and deposited sequentially on top of one another and joined together by welding to form a unitary vessel. The vessel modules are prefabricated so as to be internally lined with water cooling panels connected to water inlet and outlet connectors (62) on the exterior of the circumferential wall sections of those modules. A vessel access tower is formed in modules brought together to envelop the tower and carrying water supply and return piping which is connected to the water inlet and outlet connectors (62) of the cooling panels.

Abstract: An edge beam construction including two vertical perforated rolled shapes with webs inverted toward the center of the beam, and a bottom track having a flange disposed in a vertical position against bottom lips of the vertical rolled shapes. The three basic components of the edge beam are positioned so as to provide access for press joining tools. A building module manufacturing method utilizes the light gauge steel rolled shapes that permit industrialized, automated manufacture of floor, roof and wall panels for modular housing and commercial structures with integrated mechanical and electrical systems and rigid framing for road transport without trailers. The module manufacturing method includes a novel method of constructing and positioning a gable.