Abstract: The invention relates to safety razors having a blade unit carried on a handle that includes a vibration mechanism and a control device for controlling operation of the vibration mechanism, the control device being connected to an electrode arrangement that can comprise a blade and an electrically conductive casing of the handle, to detect water so that the vibration mechanism is activated in response to the blade unit being immersed into a body of water for rinsing.

Abstract: A hulling device for removing the stem and leaves on small fruits, such as strawberries, the device having an ergonomic handle and a tubular cutting member, is set forth herein. The cutting member is comprised of a cutting end and is securely attached to the handle at a shoulder which assists in preventing complete coring of the fruit. The tubular cutting member having a length which is less than the length of the handle also facilitates prevention of coring edible fruit flesh from the strawberry.

Abstract: A hulling device for removing the stem and leaves on small fruits, such as strawberries, the device having an ergonomic handle and a tubular cutting member, is set forth herein. The cutting member is comprised of a cutting end and is securely attached to the handle at a shoulder which assists in preventing complete coring of the fruit. The tubular cutting member having a length which is less than the length of the handle also facilitates prevention of coring edible fruit flesh from the strawberry.

Abstract: An art knife comprised of a case, the case consisting of a left case half and a right case half, with a blade control mechanism capable of reciprocal movement contained in the interior section of the art knife. The blade control mechanism includes a semicircular, saddle-shaped push button that enables left- and right-handed operation during the cutting of an object which, based on the angle and orientation of the object, obtains the most appropriate directional application of force. Additionally, a blade replacement key is disposed that provides for convenient blade changing, the overall arrangement of the invention herein thereby enhancing art knife utility and, furthermore, increasing manufacturing practical value.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a housing having a first end with a first edge and a second end. A handle adapted to receive a hand is formed in the housing. The housing encloses a first blade which has a cutting position when the first blade extends from the housing and a retracted position with the blade inside the housing. An elongated finger portion is extended from the first end of the housing. The finger portion and the first edge define an elongated opening having a junction at the first end of the housing. A second blade is embedded in the housing at the preferred angle of 19.5 percent and diagonally spans the opening and the junction. The second is shaped, sized and orientated to facilitate forward slitting of heavy plastic sheet. The first blade slides axially along an interior track. A biasing means repositions the first blade from the retracted position to the cutting position. The first blade makes a slit in the packaging.

Abstract: A nipper is disclosed having light-weight alloy handles which are ergonomically shaped narrowly to accommodate smaller hands or one-handed use, and biased outwardly by a torsion type spring which additionally limit the open handle width. The nipper utilizes carbide tool steel blades affixed with fasteners for easy replacement. The nipper has a friction reducing bushing at the pivot for ease of movement.

Abstract: A yard tool or unit having the motor barrier bracket upright when the tool barrier bracket and the control barrier bracket are rotated. The tool barrier bracket having flared operator and tool nozzle shields, a front suspension, one or more line filament or bladed tools, uniform air intake open to a fan to discharge debris and hold lubricants in a chamber. The front suspension fixed or to dial into tool heights and balance the unit. The tool output combines for no more than 200 rpm variance of motor input. The control barrier bracket having to mount a handlebar near the unit fixed point with a neighboring tool control grip, power control grip and transmission. The neighboring control grip to rotate the line filament or bladed tool in the right or left single fold operating framework free of collapsing.

Abstract: The planing blade axle includes an axle body and blades assembled externally onto the axle body in a predefined pattern. Tapped holes are arranged onto the blade assembly surface of the axle body for assembly of blades. A pyramidal through-hole is placed centrally onto the blade, so that the blades screw securely into the tapped hole via the bolts with pyramidal end blade. An expanded shoulder is additionally placed at a top of the pyramidal through-hole, so that an expanded flange is placed opposite to the pyramidal end of the bolt. When the blade is screwed by the bolt, a definite and solid positioning effect will be achieved if the flange contacts the expanded shoulder of the blade. The present invention efficiently prevents excessive locking and subsequent cracking of the blade, increasing positioning area, leading to prolonged service life and a more stable locking state with improved applicability.

Abstract: A powered saw 1 includes a frame 3 with a continuous loop blade 5 positioned in a coplanar relationship with the frame 3 along a system of blade guides 7 so that a cutting surface 9 of the blade 5 faces a desired cutting area. The relative positions between the frame arms 13, the frame handle 2, and the blade 5 provides a degree of stability and control that allows the operator to precisely and accurately control the cutting surface 9 of the blade 5 along curves, notches, and protrusions, including those involved in coping. In addition, this arrangement results in a compact design that positions the cutting surface 9 in close proximity to the handle 2.

Abstract: A machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system optical target assembly incorporating an adaptor for attachment of an optical target to a vehicle wheel assembly. The adaptor includes at least three contact points for abutment against surfaces of a vehicle wheel assembly, and an attachment mechanism configured to grip surfaces of a tire mounted to the wheel rim to hold the optical target assembly in contact with the wheel assembly surface. The optical target is secured to the adaptor, and maintained in a fixed relationship to the wheel assembly thereby during a vehicle wheel alignment measurement procedure.

Abstract: A magnetically damped inclinometer has a shaft with attached pendulum that rotates. The rotation causes an index member to rotate past one or a set of magnets or electromagnets that are connected to the load. The magnet or electromagnet may be mounted directly to the load or it may be in the form of an off center ring. Another embodiment uses a spring to bias two magnets apart. A cam is attached to the shaft such that, as the pendulum and shaft rotate, a roller connected with the load or spreader bar allows the spring to push the magnets farther apart. The damped inclinometers are used to determine and provide information to respond to the initial sway of a load prior to bringing the load to a stop.

Abstract: The present invention is an object hanging device, comprising an elongated body and a scale on the elongated body. The elongated body having a middle section. The scale has a zero point that is located within the middle section of the elongated body. The scale includes right measuring units to the right of the zero point and left measuring units to the left of the zero point. The right measuring units and the left measuring units increase away from the zero point.

Abstract: A level tool comprising a body and a clamping portion disposed at one end of the body. The clamping portion includes a first arm having a plurality of spaced-apart contact surfaces and a second arm having a fastening member. The first and second arms define an opening for receiving a portion of a workpiece. The plurality of spaced-apart contact surfaces and the fastening member cooperate to releasably clamp the portion of the workpiece received in the opening.

Abstract: A measuring method and system involving a measuring coordinate probe, which can be moved precisely, by appropriate actuators, with respect to a positioning platform (60) on which the probe is mounted; and whose position relative capable to said positioning platform (60) can be measured, by suitable encoders (780). The invention can be carried out with probes, actuators and encoders of different nature. The actuators (730) preferably allow the motion of the probe according to two or more independent degrees of freedom, so that the probe itself can be moved in a plane, or in a three-dimensional region of space, and its orientation can be chosen, within some suitable limits.

Abstract: A ball liner having an annular scale, which defines a circular center hole for drawing an endless horizontal line, a first arched scale bridging the annular scale over the circular center hole at a location biased shorter than one half of the length of the annular scale for drawing a club head alignment line, a second arched scale perpendicularly extending from one side of the first arched scale to the annular scale over the circular center hole, and a third arched scale perpendicularly extending from one side of the first arched scale to the annular scale over the circular center hole in direction opposite to the extending direction of the second arched scale, and a longitudinal slot cut through the second arched scale in line with one side of the third arched scale for drawing a directional guideline.

Abstract: A combination ball clip and ball liner includes a ball liner for marking a club head guideline, a directional guide line and a 360° horizontal guideline on a golf ball, and a ball clip for holding down a golf ball in the ball liner for marking guidelines. The ball clip includes a hollow mounting block fastened to the ball liner, a smoothly arched clip body pivoted to the hollow mounting block, and an elastic member mounted in the hollow mounting block to bias the smoothly arched clip body, holding the smoothly arched clip body in the ball-holding position.

Abstract: Systems and related methods of using heat to process an agricultural product are provided. The system comprises a circulating fluidized bed combustor, a first conduit system, and an indirect heating dryer. The circulating fluidized bed combustor comprises a combustion chamber configured to combust a fuel to generate a mixture comprising hot gases and particulate matter, and a separation chamber configured to separate at least a portion of the particulate matter from the mixture to form a flow of cleaned hot gas. The first conduit system is configured to conduct the cleaned hot gas to a heat exchanger. The indirect heating dryer is in heat conductive contact with the heat exchanger and configured to use the heat from the cleaned hot gas to indirectly dry the agricultural product without contacting the agricultural product with the cleaned hot gas.

Abstract: A lint filter assembly for a laundry dryer is provided. In the lint filter assembly, a door is provided, a lint filter has a filter housing installed at the rear of the door and a filter main body inserted into the filter housing, and at least one securing member is provided to secure the filter main body to the filter housing.

Abstract: An air diffuser includes a main body and an air diffusing baffle for hair styling. The main body has an upstream end with an air inlet and a coupler for attachment to a hair blower, and a downstream end with an air outlet for delivery of air to a user. The air diffusing baffle has an air baffling surface. The air baffling surface is movable relative to the main body for varying effective level of baffling to an air stream from the air inlet portion.

Abstract: A device that dries a wet surface, or defrosts a frozen surface, and warns of a slippery condition created by the wet surface, or any hazardous condition in that vicinity. The wet surface may be dried by a fan circulating heated or non-heated air discharged from the center of the hazardous location in an efficient 360 degree pattern via a diffuser. The warning may be visual or audible. The device may be battery powered or powered via a standard extension cord from a common power outlet. The battery may be rechargeable from either standard power outlets or onboard solar cells. The device may be able to disperse deodorizers or insect repellent or insecticides or any combination of these. The device may be able to filter the air. The device is typically quite portable.

Abstract: The invention is an extruded cushioning insole for footwear. The insole disperses the weight of an individual more evenly across the surface of their foot and reduces the impact forces on the feet when walking, running or jumping. The insole is integrally extruded in a one-piece construction. One insole embodiment includes a flexible upper pad with a plurality of downwardly extending tubes that each form a collapsible internal chamber. Another insole embodiment has a solid main body with a flat upper surface and a contoured lower surface formed by thinner and thicker regions of the insole. Another insole embodiment has a flat upper surface and a convex lower surface formed by a collapsible internal disc-shaped chamber. The convex surface is generally flat when compressed.

Abstract: An insole for insertion into footwear, comprising a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a heel portion; the midfoot portion connecting together the forefoot portion and the heel portion; said insole comprising a cushioning layer of a viscoelastic gel material which provides a cushioning function; and wherein the midfoot portion and the heel portion comprise a peripheral edge that curves upwards.

Abstract: The invention concerns a sole arrangement (4) and a shoe (2) comprising such a sole arrangement (4). The sole arrangement (4) is characterized in that it comprises an upper sole member (20) and a lower sole member (50) wherein the lower sole 5 member (50) is positioned closer to the ground during normal use of the sole arrangement (4), said lower sole member (50) being movably attached to the upper sole member (20) allowing the lower sole member (50) to move in a vertical direction relative to the upper sole member (20), a plurality of vertically extending spikes (21) arranged inside the sole arrangement (4) such that the spikes (21) are moveable relative to the lower sole member (50), said lower sole member (50) having a plurality of holes (53) adapted to receive the spikes (21) as to allow the spikes (21) to protrude from the lower sole member (50) in a downward direction, a locking sole member (30) located between the upper and lower sole members (20, 50).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe sole including a cushioning element. The shoe sole can include a heel cup or heel rim having a shape that substantially corresponds to the shape of heel of a foot. Further, the heel part can include a plurality of side walls arranged below the heel cup or rim and at least one tension element that interconnects at least one side wall to another side wall or to the heel cup or rim. The heel cup or rim, the plurality of side walls, and the at least one tension element can be integrally formed as a single piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dismantable shoe comprising two parts (1 and 2) which are independent of each other, but which can be fixed to one another using press-fastening elements (7 and 8) which can be combined with other fixing elements (9 and 10) such as Velcro strips. One of the aforementioned parts (1) comprises the corresponding sole (3) and the upper (4) of the shoe, while the other part (2) forms the heel (5) together with an insole comprising an integrated shank (6). The above-mentioned fastening elements (7 and 8) which are used to fix the two parts (1 and 2) to one another are provided on the sole (3) and on the insole (6), preferably at the waist of such elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the modification of goat and caprine leathers to render them suitable for use in the manufacture of sports shoes, and certain other items of footwear and apparel. Goatskin, while possessing some desirable properties, has poor wear and tear resistance. The present invention discusses the attachment of specific types of bonding layers to the non-grain face side to alter the overall performance of caprine leathers so that they may be used in durable footwear. Treatments to, and coatings on, the caprine leather are also discussed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support system for use in relation to an articulation region of a boot. Embodiments of the present invention relate to a boot with a dorsal metatarsal articulation region that allows for articulation in the sagittal plane such as a telemark ski boot. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a telemark ski boot, including a shell, an articulation region, and an articulation support system. The articulation support system includes at least one tensile rigid region extending transversely between the proximal and distal sides of the articulation region. The tensile rigid region impedes rotation of the rear portion of the shell about the toe portion in a frontal plane. This form of rotation is often referred to as torsional rotation. The articulation support system may include one or more of a cable, an integrated shell portion, a material mesh, and/or other tensile rigid components which maintain bending flexibility.

Abstract: A golf shoe cleat adapted to be mounted on an outer edge of the sole of either a right or left golf shoe has mounting means, preferably a 3-extension quick release system, a pillar connected to the mounting means and a soft cleat connected to the pillar, the pillar being of a length to elevate the outer edge of the sole with respect to the inner edge of the sole.

Abstract: The present invention provides at least one sole and at least one shoe comprising an outside wearable surface layer of a shoe sole comprising an added fragrance that is released and has an aroma when the shoe is at rest or there is friction being applied to the sole surface.

Abstract: A snap for decorating a shoe with ornamental objects. The snap includes a first section and a second section. The first section is secured to the shoe. The second section is adapted to be received by the first. The second section is also fitted with an ornamental object to decorate the shoe.

Abstract: An adapter frame for installation of a front and an accessory implement, such as a snowplow blade and a sidewing, on a vehicle having a coupling plate is disclosed. The adapter frame has a frame structure. The adapter frame also comprises a hitch coupling mechanism for removably coupling the adapter frame to the vehicle coupling plate. The adapter frame further comprises a front implement coupling receptacle mechanism for removably receiving a corresponding coupling mechanism arranged on a front implement support frame attached to a rear portion of the front implement, the front implement support frame coupling mechanism being adapted to be removably coupled to the vehicle coupling plate. The adapter frame also comprises an accessory implement coupling mechanism for removably coupling the adapter frame to the accessory implement. The adapter frame increases the implement reconfiguration capability of the vehicle. A method for installing the adapter frame is also disclosed.

Abstract: Procedure and device for the micro-mixing of miscible or immiscible fluids through reflux cell, produced by the invasion of one of the fluids going upstream into the feeding tube of the other fluid. This tube is closed and has a tube exit which is placed opposite an area of confluence where the exiting flow of the intercepted fluid meets an approximately perpendicular current of invading fluid, which is radially and centripetally directed to the axis of this exiting flow. The product is released outside through an exit orifice. The edges of the tube exit and the exit orifice are opposite each other and separated by an axial gap; and the penetration of this reflux cell into the feeding tube is regulated by controlling the velocity of the fluid. An application of the invention is the ironing with a steam-aided water spray of drops smaller than 200 microns.

Abstract: A lenticular license plate including a lenticular lens that has a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of lenses affixed to the first surface of the lenticular lens, a lenticular image printed on a film, and the film is affixed to the second surface of the lenticular lens. The lenticular image may include at least two interlaced images.

Abstract: There is provided a traffic sign apparatus that can improve the luminance of a sign surface which emits light by ultraviolet irradiation, and the uniformity ratio of illuminance, so as to enhance the visibility thereof in the nighttime. The traffic sign apparatus 10 includes a sign body 11 having the sign surface 14 which emits light by ultraviolet irradiation, and an irradiation device 12 for irradiating ultraviolet rays onto the sign surface 14. Assuming that the maximum incident angle of the ultraviolet rays be ?1, the ultraviolet rays being irradiated from the ultraviolet emission lamps 26 of the irradiation unit 12 onto the objective sign surfaces W1 and W2 on the sign surface 14 which is the irradiation object of the ultraviolet emission lamps 26; and that the minimum incident angle be ?2, the angle ?1 is set to more than 30° and less than 70°; and the angle ? 2 is set to more than 5° and less than 30°.

Abstract: An advertising device, where one exemplary use is as a “stripper pole” having associated ad material. The ad material can be placed inside a portion of the pole and be visible through a protective cover, and be dynamic. Additionally, the stripper pole may be in a variety of sizes and shapes and may include lighting, rotating mechanisms, engraving and suspended objects. The advertising device includes a connecting element that attaches to at least one end, and optionally between two ends, with a gap between an inner element and an outer element where advertising material can be placed in the gap.

Abstract: A device and method for formation of indicia adjacent to a mirrored surface yielding substantially distortion free reflections of said indicia in said mirrored surface. Mirrors so formed can be employed as background for photographs and graphics and produced in small quantities and be free of double images of common mirror surface graphics.

Abstract: A triggerguard-floorplate assembly that utilizes two magazine retaining latches as opposed to one. The latches are of the spade design and located in the fore and aft of the magazine well. A torsion spring is inserted into both latches and pivots the latches into the magazine. When the latches and magazine are gripped together, the magazine may be pulled downward and removed.

Abstract: A trawl door for pelagic fishing comprises an accurately shaped main deflector portion (24, 25) provided with a leading edge lift enhancing structure constituted by a plurality of slats (20, 22) which form leading edge slats. At least the main deflector portion, as preferably also the slats are formed of plate metal for ease of construction. The preferred embodiment is a V-shaped trawl door made up of two sections (28, 29) of door.

Abstract: A gripper on a miniature remote controlled boat constructed with an integral, soft core and release finger formed with a slit to frictionally receive a fish line from a rod.

Abstract: A fishing lure is formed as a single, plastic lure body with a head, legs and a tail that are all shaped and colored to present a lifelike image of a mudpuppy. The body of the device has a hollow longitudinal chamber with its opening at the midsection of the lure. A fishing line is attached to the lure by a line connector secured to the head or a motion-creating bill. Anchoring means such as metal wire, fishing line or other strong cable-like material secures the head, bill, or line connector to a hook extending from the midsection. The lure includes an actuating mechanism, a support member having a pivot support portion, a connecting bracket connecting the support member and actuating member, a pivoting member, a pair of extending legs, and pivot extension portions which are pivotably supported by the pivot support portion.

Abstract: A hook-less fly crafted on a core other than a hook is described for attachment to a line at a material distance from a distal circle hook. One or more fly(s) may be attached to a single line at a point above a single circle hook. The separation on the line of hook from fly requires only the fly to enter the fish's mouth. The hook, when a fish takes the fly, is externally located. Striking the rod in response to the fish taking the fly draws the line through the fish's mouth and engages the distally located circle hook into the outer jaw. Hook set offered by the method is diametrically opposed in direction compared to conventional fishing. The method prevents the hook from piercing internal organs and facilitates hook extraction. The method further overcomes the physical limitations imposed on circle hook use by conventional fishing methods. The method promotes the survival of fish following release. The design, construction and means of attachment for the hook-less fly is further described.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for holding fish, said device comprising first and second handles attached to first and second arms. The first and second arms are connected in scissor-like fashion. The first and second arms are connected to first and second contact plates. The first and second contact plates pinch the inside and outside of a fish's mouth when the device is in the closed position, thereby allowing a fish to lifted out of the water or off the ground. The present invention may also comprise first and second tongs attached to first and second arms. In this embodiment, the first and second tongs are shaped substantially like semi-ovals and are attached to the first and second contact plates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing tackle holder (10). The fishing tackle holder comprising a body part (12). The body part (12) defines an inner tackle storage region and comprises an external surface. The fishing tackle holder (10) also comprises a tackle storage part (14, 16) which can be stored at least partly inside the body part. First connection means (44, 46) are arranged on the external surface of the body part (12) and second connection means (68) are arranged on the tackle storage part (14). The first (44, 46) and second (68) connection means co-operate to allow the tackle storage part (14) to be connected to the external surface of the fishing tackle holder (10).

Abstract: Cage made from metal fall down vertically at any depth in the water to catch any kind of fish by using balloon filled up with water. When the fish eats the bait, the pole and pin falls off on balloon. Immediately balloon pops up and the door closes because the door is pulled by rubber band to the head of balloon then the bulb lights. Surface Fishing cage. Uses the same technique by balloon without filling water; also we can uses balloon to hunt animals by the same technique.

Abstract: A method of creating a multi-phase fuel wherein said fuel comprises a gas, a solid, a liquid solvent phase and an aqueous phase from animal waste comprising the combination of the animal waste, a solvent, and a water/alcohol solution into a fluid mixture, placing the mixture into a closed reactor, heating said reactor between about 245° C. and 385° C. for between about 5 and 70 minutes and cooling said resulting multi-phase fuel. The animal waste may be manure, mortalities, municipal waste, or chicken litter. The preferred solvent is petroleum with the preferred petroleum being diesel fuel. The final multi-phase fuel can be separated into four separate fuels: a solid fuel, an emulsified solid in the liquid solvent phase by blending the solid, the solvent and a surfactant, an aqueous phase, and the recovered liquid solvent phase. Petroleum is the preferred solvent and the separation may be any conventional means. The mixture preferably consists of 1 part by weight animal waste, about 1.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for production of biodiesel from Balanites aegyptiaca oil or crushed nuts, and further relates to the biodiesel obtained. The Balanites aegyptiaca biodiesel obtained has a composition of triglycerides of mainly C16:0 and C18:0 saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, with a very high content of linoleic acid and of oleic acid, and it further contains Balanites saponins, acting as surfactants, which reduce the rate of corrosion and improve the performance of the engyne.

Abstract: A flame colorant composition, device and method incorporate inorganic metal salt particles as flame colorants, and a drying agent. The metal salts are preferably selected from among copper chloride, lithium chloride, copper sulphate, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, strontium chloride, sodium chloride and magnesium chloride, each producing a flame of a characteristic color. The drying agent is Micro-Cell E silica, prevents particle aggregation. Preferably, the components are similarly sized particles which do not exceed 0.16 centimeters (0.0625 inches) in diameter. There is also provided a dual layer envelope containing the flame colorant mixture, the inner layer a vapour barrier and the outer layer easily combustible. The device of the present invention will produce a colored flame lasting up to thirty minutes without additional components.

Abstract: A composite tube having alternating porous and non-porous sections for the purpose of conserving water and fertilizer. An easily-manufactured drip irrigation mat incorporating this composite tube so as to provide an irrigated, weed-free, highly-supportive growing environment for both commercial and residential plants as single units, or as one-dimensional rows. A patchwork assembly of multiple drip irrigation mats and non-irrigating mulch to treat two-dimensional beds.

Abstract: The system is for regulating the climate of the greenhouse. The warm greenhouse air is cooled by cooling water. The system has a spray condenser that includes a conduit for leading the cooling water to the condenser. The condenser has a blower to transfer warm air to be cooled to the condenser. The warm air from the greenhouse is used to warm the water sprayed from the spray condenser. The cooling water may be delivered from an evaporator that has water that is cooled by outside air blown into the evaporator.

Abstract: A plant growth-promoting and quality-improving agent is disclosed. The agent contains a water-insoluble inorganic micronutrient pulverized to a particle size of not more than a specified particle size, and is effective for a long period of time if applied a small number of times to a seed, a root, a nursery box, and a base of a plant. A method for promoting the growth and improving the quality of plants is also disclosed.