Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a rifle recoil absorption system comprising a harness attached to a rifle support and shooting surface for absorbing recoil force generated when a high powered rifle is fired.

Abstract: A portable weapon comprises a non-lethal portion and a lethal portion. The lethal portion may comprise a rifle, and the non-lethal portion may comprise a millimeter-wave directed energy weapon. The non-lethal portion may comprise a kit to add non-lethal capability to a lethal weapon. The non-lethal portion may comprise an output antenna to generate a high-power millimeter-wave initial wavefront, a main reflector, and a sub-reflector to reflect the initial wavefront to the main reflector. The main reflector may direct the reflected wavefront in a bore-sighted direction toward a target. The wavefront directed by the main reflector may have a power density selected to deliver a non-lethal deterring effect on the target. In some embodiments, the non-lethal portion may include a replaceable energy-storage module.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder that can be safely secured to the ground or a boat or an object such as a tackle box or cooler that contains a ground penetration spike, but can quickly and easily adjust the angle of the fishing pole, without adjusting the spike in the ground; and further this invention a notch in the holder that acts as a fishing pole locking mechanism.

Abstract: A fishing lure or bait is a shaped body of a gelatinous elastomeric composition. The gelatinous elastomeric composition is made from a styrenic block copolymer and an oil mixture of a first oil and a second oil. The first oil has a viscosity and the second oil has a viscosity. The viscosity of the first oil is greater than the viscosity of the second oil. The second oil is in excess of the first oil.

Abstract: An improved fishing lure head has an outer shell with a smooth, curved outer surface and a through-hole for passing a leader line therethrough, an interior that is hollow, and a rearward open end leading into a cavity which provides a volume for holding a leading end of a soft plastic lure therein. Preferably, the front end of the shell has a weighted portion with a hole or aperture for passing the leader line therethrough. A soft plastic lure is threaded on a hook and leader line and pulled into the cavity of the shell where it is strongly held by suction forces created by press fitting into the cavity. Retention of the lure in the cavity may be further reinforced by providing a retainer ring at the rearward open end of the shell.

Abstract: A fishing hook device changing fundamentals of “J” shape fishing hooks with modifications to the extended shank length only allowing all prior art. Towing eye position relative to hook bend and hook point is changed allowing fish unrestricted access to the forward bait fish head clear of obstruction by the fishing line. Sharpened hook point faces away from the fisherman and cannot snag. This device has a once-only structural shape change only after the hook point impales flesh inside the fish mouth lower jaw. A second version has a re-settable structural shape change after the hook point impales the fish.

Abstract: Leaders for use in fly fishing are described. The leader is connected between a fly line and a tippet section. In one embodiment, the leader includes a first section of wire connected to the fly line and a second section of polymeric monofilament. The section of wire can be a shape memory alloy or a superelastic alloy. Nitinol is a preferred alloy for use in the wire section of the leader. The section of wire is attached to the second section of polymeric monofilament. One of more sections of wire can be used in the leader. Each of the sections of wire can be tapered. Additionally, one or more sections of polymeric monofilament can be used in the leader. In another embodiment of the present invention, a single section or multiple sections of wire, preferably shape memory alloy wire or superelastic alloy wire, can be used. The wire leader is able to store mechanical energy generated by the cast allowing the leader to function as intended with greater frequency.

Abstract: The disclosed device is an improved fishing line organizer that, among other features, provides a frame to wrap multiple and varying fishing lines and terminal tackle around for storage reducing tangling, preventing line kinks and maintaining each fishing line available for use. An embodiment of the device provides for construction of the device from a material (or materials) sufficiently buoyant to float when holding multiple fishing lines and terminal tackle.

Abstract: There is provided a soft tackle box for use with a boat seat having a top surface, a front surface, a bottom surface, a rear surface, a left side surface, and a right side surface, and the boat seat attached to a pedestal that is secured to a boat deck, and wherein the boat seat further defines a side seat position proximate to both the left side surface, and the right side surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bait bucket assembly for retaining bait therein. More specifically, a bait bucket assembly is described that may facilitate transferring bait from a cast net therein while minimizing, if not preventing, undesired egression of the bait from the bait bucket assembly, i.e., the bait “escaping” from the bait bucket. Further, the bait bucket assembly may facilitate desired egression of the bait from the bait bucket assembly, i.e., a user retrieving the bait. The bait bucket assembly comprises a bucket having a funnel to achieve the above. The bait bucket assembly may further comprise a floatation device such that the same may float in water.

Abstract: A triacylglycerol-based wax includes a triacylglycerol component and a polyol fatty acid partial ester component. The triacylglycerol-based wax may have a melting point of about 54° C. to 63° C., may have an Iodine Value of about 20 to 40, and may have a fatty acid profile including about 50 to 70 wt. % saturated fatty acids. The wax may be suitable for use as a candle.

Abstract: A method for the production of biofuels from the open ocean comprises the steps: testing the currents to determine that a biomass remains in a zone suitable for harvesting; harvesting a portion of the biomass; and processing a portion of the harvested biomass to produce useful components of biofuels. An improved method of production of a biofuel comprises the additional steps of testing the ocean surface waters to determine any nutrients that are missing, and applying a fertilizer with any missing nutrients. The currents should be such that the biomass created stays in the ocean waters suitable for harvest rather than washed up on shores, or dispersed to other areas of the ocean. Suitable currents include ocean gyres such as the Sargasso Sea. Suitable biomass includes seaweeds that float in the open ocean and aggregate together in floating patches, such as the Sargassum weed in the Sargasso Sea.

Abstract: A method of producing biodiesel through the trans-esterification of a triglyceride, comprising mixing a triglyceride, an alcohol, and a catalyst to form a mixture, where said catalyst is non-metal quaternary ammonium hydroxide or non-metal quaternary phosphonium hydroxide, removing volatile components from said mixture, and allowing the remaining mixture to separate into a biodiesel-rich layer and a glycerol-rich layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new method of producing biodiesel fuel using algae grown on the polluted water from mine acid water drainage ponds. By directly using the water from the mines the necessity of adding costly nutrient chemicals to the water to produce the algae is eliminated.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system and method for briquetting solid fuel before or after treatment with electromagnetic energy. In the system and method, solid fuel is transported through a continuous feed solid fuel treatment facility, treated using electromagnetic energy, and briquetted after treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for covering a plant growing medium. The device includes a sheet and an aperture defined by the sheet. A first portion of the sheet surrounds the aperture. A second portion of the sheet has at least one ledge for engaging a top surface of the plant growing medium. The second portion of the sheet is integrated with the first portion of the sheet such that the at least one ledge is situated at a height below the height of the first portion of the sheet.

Abstract: A Christmas tree stand that holds various size Christmas trees, both live cut and artificial, trees in a secure and stable manner due to its large display platform and plurality of interlocking pieces. The Christmas tree stand includes a self watering system utilizing a two gallon water tray located beneath the platform that transfers water from the tray to the tree holder. It includes a special adaptor to hold artificial trees. The Christmas tree stand consists of a two piece display platform, a tree holder, a water tray, fencing, and screws with knobs which when assembled provides structural integrity and stability to the stand as well as an area to display Christmas decorations.

Abstract: An adjustable trunk support system which restrains a tree trunk within a specified containment area without permanently attaching to the trunk. One or more trunk supports are vertically adjustable to allow multiple trunk supports to be embedded in the ground at different heights on a slope while restraining the tree at the same height on the trunk. Adjustable arms laterally extend from the trunk supports such that the size of the containment area can be adjusted to accommodate tree growth. Adjustable locking ties secure to the adjustable arms to provide increased stability, and to provide pressure for the purpose of restraining, and/or training, a tree trunk.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for applying fertilizer, weed killer, pesticides, and other botanical treatment liquids through an in-ground irrigation system using an inexpensive, easily installed apparatus with exchangeable treatment containers. An adaptor connects in series with an irrigation pipe and supports an inverted treatment container. Treatment liquid enters the irrigation system due to gravity, Venturi effect suction, a pressure differential caused by a constriction in the adaptor, and/or a diverter that diverts water into the container. Embodiments include a cap for sealing the adaptor, a barrier with a hole that controls treatment dispensing rate, a constriction for increased Venturi suction, and/or a protrusion that penetrates a membrane seal on a pre-filled container. Treatment liquid can be dispensed from a collapsible bag inside the treatment container. Embodiments with large containers include structural reinforcements or separate supporting stands.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for treating a least a portion of one or more initial seed samples to create one or more treated seed samples for use in research applications is provided. In various embodiments, the apparatus and method utilize two or more seed treaters operating in parallel to increase throughput for treating a portion of one or more initial seed samples. The apparatus and method may also include a metering station configured to distribute at least a portion of the one or more initial seed samples to the two or more seed treaters. As a result, the apparatus and method are configured to efficiently and accurately treat seed samples.

Abstract: A simple and inexpensive nursery device is provided, comprising: at least two identical trays containing plant cells, identical bushings coupled to the trays so that each of the trays furnished with an equal number of the bushings identically disposed at corresponding predetermined points of the trays, and identical rods of a predetermined height. Bushings internally include upper and lower cavities, and partitions fixed therebetween. The rods are made insertable into the cavities, being supported by the partitions. The trays can be assembled in stack by making one tray a lower tray, inserting the rods into the lower tray's upper cavities, inserting the rods into the lower cavities of the corresponding bushings of another tray, thereby making it an upper tray. Embodiments include different bushings dispositions on the trays, combined rods assembled of component rods. Some rods include threaded top holes and threaded bottom heads, some bushings cavities include fixation threadings.

Abstract: An aerial plant planter comprising a wall and a flat bottom surface that formed the cavity for holding root structure of a plant and its growing medium with attached individual porous water chambers on the wall of the planter for storing quantity of water. Open spaces are created around the wall and bottom of the planter to provide sufficient airflow. Tops of the water chambers are open to supply humidity to the plants and for easy refilling. The flat bottom defines a plurality of risers for maximum air circulation and to prevent the plant from sitting on any excess water that may be present underneath the planter.

Abstract: A hydrogen generator, comprising (101), comprising (a) a reaction chamber (115) equipped with a tortuous passageway (247) for the flow of reactants therethrough, said passageway containing a catalyst disposed on a surface thereof; (b) a fluid; and (c) a hydrogen-containing material (125) that reacts with said fluid in the presence of said catalyst to generate hydrogen gas.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus may permit the generation of consistent output synthesis gas from highly variable input feedstock solids carbonaceous materials. A stoichiometric objectivistic chemic environment may be established to stoichiometrically control carbon content in a solid carbonaceous materials gasifier system. Processing of carbonaceous materials may include dominative pyrolytic decomposition and multiple coil carbonaceous reformation. Dynamically adjustable process determinative parameters may be utilized to refine processing, including process utilization of negatively electrostatically enhanced water species, process utilization of flue gas (9), and adjustment of process flow rate characteristics. Recycling may be employed for internal reuse of process materials, including recycled negatively electrostatically enhanced water species, recycled flue gas (9), and recycled contaminants.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus may permit the generation of consistent output synthesis gas from highly variable input feedstock solids carbonaceous materials. A stoichiometric objectivistic chemic environment may be established to stoichiometrically control carbon content in a solid carbonaceous materials gasifier system. Processing of carbonaceous materials may include dominative pyrolytic decomposition and multiple coil carbonaceous reformation. Dynamically adjustable process determinative parameters may be utilized to refine processing, including process utilization of negatively electrostatically enhanced water species, process utilization of flue gas (9), and adjustment of process flow rate characteristics. Recycling may be employed for internal reuse of process materials, including recycled negatively electrostatically enhanced water species, recycled flue gas (9), and recycled contaminants.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus may permit the generation of consistent output synthesis gas from highly variable input feedstock solids carbonaceous materials. A stoichiometric objectivistic chemic environment may be established to stoichiometrically control carbon content in a solid carbonaceous materials gasifier system. Processing of carbonaceous materials may include dominative pyrolytic decomposition and multiple coil carbonaceous reformation. Dynamically adjustable process determinative parameters may be utilized to refine processing, including process utilization of negatively electrostatically enhanced water species, process utilization of flue gas (9), and adjustment of process flow rate characteristics. Recycling may be employed for internal reuse of process materials, including recycled negatively electrostatically enhanced water species, recycled flue gas (9), and recycled contaminants.

Abstract: A method for using a downdraft gasifier comprising a housing and a refractory stack contained within the housing. The refractory stack may comprise various sections. Apertures in the sections may be aligned to form multiple columnar cavities. Each columnar cavity may comprise an individual oxidation zone. The method of use may include the steps of placing a feedstock into an upper portion of the refractory stack, measuring the temperature of each columnar cavity, and adjusting the flow of oxygen to a particular columnar cavity to maintain the temperature of the particular columnar cavity within a particular range.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus may permit the generation of consistent output synthesis gas from highly variable input feedstock solids carbonaceous materials. A stoichiometric objectivistic chemic environment may be established to stoichiometrically control carbon content in a solid carbonaceous materials gasifier system. Processing of carbonaceous materials may include dominative pyrolytic decomposition and multiple coil carbonaceous reformation. Dynamically adjustable process determinative parameters may be utilized to refine processing, including process utilization of negatively electrostatically enhanced water species, process utilization of flue gas (9), and adjustment of process flow rate characteristics. Recycling may be employed for internal reuse of process materials, including recycled negatively electrostatically enhanced water species, recycled flue gas (9), and recycled contaminants.

Abstract: An entry control apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a pair of spaced barriers forming a pathway therebetween. The barriers are positioned adjacent a doorway to control ingress into and egress from a building or the like. An arm is pivotally mounted and extends across the pathway and permits free movement of people in one direction and selectively restricts movement in the other direction. A motion sensor is provided and a motion control system is associated with the sensor. The sensor and motion control system cooperate to selectively allow the arms to move to a normally open position for normal traffic in an approved direction. In the event a person approaches the apparatus, as if to exit, or move in the wrong direction through the pathway, the sensor detects the movement and effects operation of the motion control system that locks the arm against movement to prevent movement through the passageway.

Abstract: A revolving driving force structure of a revolving wing for an automatic revolving door is provided, in which a revolving door of an automatic revolving door having an inner body with a revolving door at an inner side of an outer body provided at a front end of a transparent wall member is generated based on a rotation roller protruded from the inner body and by an operation motor which rotates the rotation door, and the rotation roller is supported on an inner support protrusion, and it is possible to prevent any safety accident based on a stable rotation of the inner body and the revolving wing and a constant gap during the rotation of the revolving wing, and a simple structure can be obtained, and a durability and life span increase without any load.

Abstract: A fixture includes a support structure having a flexible arm which carries an input device. The input device is in communication with a moveable vehicle barrier and controls its operation. The flexible arm flexes in response to an applied force so that the input device can move if it is engaged by a vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a regulation mechanism for built-in sliding doors of the type comprising a sliding leaf (4), a guide (6) in the lower part of said sliding leaf (4) and a fixed stop (16) inside said guide (6), comprising a cover (1) fixed at the end of the sliding leaf (4), a mobile stop (2) slidable through the inner part of the guide (6) situated between the cover (1) and the fixed stop (16), and an adjustment screw (3) traversing the cover (1) and the mobile stop (2) by means of which the relative position between both elements (1) and (2) is regulated.

Abstract: A shutter having a frame, hollow louvres rotatably supported in the frame, and a control bar for controlling the louvres and one-piece connector members connecting the louvres to the control bar in which the connector member has a T-member with integral rigid arms extending normal to the stem on either side for insertion into a louvre, a stem integral with the T-member and an abutment on the stem which prevents movement of the stem into the interior of the louvre and ribs within the louvre for locating the arms and assisting in providing a hinge action and attachments for attaching to a control bar.

Abstract: A shutter assembly having a rectangular frame and at least two separate sections of louvres rotatably supported in the frame; at least two separate tilt control bars, for controlling at least two separate groups of louvres; links connecting respective louvres to the respective control bar; a releasable connector device for connecting and disconnecting the tilt control bars of at least two separate sections of louvres of the shutter assembly, to allow adjustment of the tilt of the louvres in all groups of the shutter assembly in unison, or each separate group of the louvres individually.

Abstract: A vehicle door opening-closing apparatus is provided, which includes a vibration detector and a controller. The controller acquires an envelope formed by connecting crests or troughs of a waveform of vibration detected by the vibration detection sensor. The controller determines whether or not a shape of the envelope meets a condition. A vehicle door is controlled based on a result of determination by the controller.

Abstract: A door opener system for opening and closing a door relative to a structure includes a rack gear that is hinged on one end to the structure. The door opener system also includes a pinion drive mechanism that is fixed to the door. The door opener system further includes a pinion gear that is engaged with the rack gear and that is rotationally driven by the pinion drive mechanism. In addition, the door opener system includes a retention assembly supporting at least one guide bearing that is engaged with the rack gear. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system for opening and closing a motor vehicle, the flap is swivalably mounted along one of its edge areas at a stationary structural component part about a horizontal swiveling axis. A first drive device and a second drive device act in parallel to more like flap from a closed position into an open position. The first drive device is a non-self-locking drive device, and the second drive device comprises a cylinder filled with a fluid under pressure. An interior of the second drive device is divided by a piston into a first work chamber and a second work chamber, wherein a piston rod of the piston is guided outward through the first work chamber. A valve arrangement in the piston closes a flow connection between the first work chamber and the second work chamber in a stationary operating state of the flap.

Abstract: The invention is a mounting assembly for closure devices, such as doors, retractable screens, sliding doors, or the like. The mounting assembly comprises a mounting bracket and a main body, wherein the mounting bracket is attached directly to an enclosure component and the main body are fitted to the mounting bracket at a non-parallel orientation. In this manner, the mounting assembly compensates for misaligned enclosure components, thus promoting easy and efficient operation of the closure device.

Abstract: A water drain for insertion into a mating wall opening in an extruded, hollow door or window sash or frame. A round, rectangular or the like housing having at least one peripheral front flange defining a drain opening is adapted for abutment against a wall of the sash or frame, said housing having a top wall portion and a bottom wall portion perpendicular to the front flange, and a pair of opposed side wall portions, a baffle extending downwardly from the housing top wall portion for partially closing an upper portion of the drain opening, and a flap having a lower planar rear surface and an upper planar front surface for opening and closing lower and upper portions of the drain opening. The planar lower rear surface portion is joined to the upper front surface portion by a pivot axis, the planar lower surface being disposed forwardly of the upper planar front surface whereby the flap tends to gravitate to an at-rest, closed, substantially vertical position.

Abstract: A construction apparatus having a frame adapted to be mounted on a support; at least one work object, having a predetermined upper portion and a lower portion; and an assembly mounting the work object in supported relation on the frame by the upper portion or the lower portion of the work object for substantially lateral movement relative to the support in the performance of a work operation.

Abstract: An automobile weather strip has a trim part having a substantially U-shaped section and a sealing part. The automobile weather strip is characterized in that: the trim part has an insert member and a covering material for covering the insert member; the covering member is provided with holding lips for holding a flange part on an inner surface of the trim part; a sponge material of a rubber formed by using a blend material of an EPDM rubber and an olefin-based thermoplastic synthetic resin and a sponge material of a rubber having physical properties of a specific gravity of 0.6 to 0.8 and a 25%-stretching stress of 500 KPa or more are used as the covering material.

Abstract: An impregnated cutting structure that includes a plurality of first encapsulated particles, each first encapsulated particle comprising a first abrasive particle encapsulated by a first matrix material shell; and a plurality of second encapsulated particles, the second encapsulated particles comprising a second abrasive particle encapsulated by a second matrix material shell, wherein the first encapsulated particles and the second encapsulated particles have at least one property difference is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for forming polycrystalline grits can include forming an abrasive dough, including a plurality of abrasive particles, into a sheet. The sheet can be divided into a plurality of abrasive precursors. By placing the sheet on a stretchable surface, separations among the plurality of abrasive precursors can be revealed by stretching the stretchable surface. The stretchable surface can include a particulate separating agent, and additional particulate separating agent can be distributed in the separations. The abrasive precursors can be sintered to form polycrystalline grits.

Abstract: A sintered bead presenting the following chemical analysis, in percentages by weight and for a total of 100%: ZrO2+HfO2: 78%-85%; CeO2: ?15%; Al2O3: >0.1%; additive: >0.1%; impurities: <1%; the additive being selected from MnO, MnO2, Fe2O3, CuO, TiO2, Y2O3, Sb2O3, ZnO, and mixtures thereof. Application to microgrinding and to microdispersion.

Abstract: A composite sintered body according to the present invention contains at least cubic boron nitride and a binder. Cubic boron nitride has a continuous structure as a result of bonding of a plurality of cubic boron nitride particles to each other. The binder has a continuous structure as a result of bonding of a plurality of binder particles to each other, that are present in a region except for a bonding interface where the cubic boron nitride particles are bonded to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing an additive solution which can be contained in a chemical mechanical polishing slurry composition used for a semiconductor manufacturing process. The method for preparing an additive solution for a chemical mechanical polishing slurry composition comprises the steps of: preparing an aqueous iron salt solution by admixing an iron salt and cooled water of 5° C. or less; and preparing an oxide containing silicon and iron by admixing and stirring a silicon salt and the aqueous iron salt solution for carrying out a reaction of the silicon salt and the aqueous iron salt solution.

Abstract: An integrally formed riser pan member for use as a modular component within an access passageway for an on-site waste disposal system, such as a septic tank, to receivably retain a secondary cover member within, the riser pan member including a cylindrical body having an upper portion having a vertical wall member adapted to receive another modular passageway component thereon, and a lower portion which includes an integral pan portion to seatably receive a secondary cover member. The riser pan member further includes an annular ring between the upper and lower portions. The riser pan member can be employed as a lowermost, a highermost, or as an intermediate component in, for example, an access passageway formed of multiple stackable riser members. In addition, the riser pan member may be formed integrally with a stackable riser member.

Abstract: A building equipped with a suitable mechanism by which it is caused to descend in a suitable shaft below ground level, in order to secure it both against bad atmospheric occurrences and malicious acts, is disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for locating building equipment such as HVAC systems, electrical lines, gas lines, water lines, IT lines and the like which is located above the ceilings, behind the walls, or under the floors of a building is presented. According to the invention, the walls, ceilings, or floors that cover building equipment are marked with an invisible marking material. When the location of a particular piece of equipment is required, the previously marked wall is illuminated with a remote apparatus designed to read the invisible markings, thereby identifying the equipment location. The marking material can be any commercially available invisible material that is suitable for such use. The illumination apparatus can be any device which is capable of displaying the marking material. For non-limiting example, an infra-red readable material can be used with a remote apparatus, such as a flashlight, equipped with an infra-red identifying wavelength light.

Abstract: A solar panel supporting system includes a main frame, a solar panel, and a spring mechanism. The main frame has two opposite lateral sides. The solar panel is pivotally mounted on the main frame along a first pivot axis defined by a first rod extending between the opposite lateral sides of the main frame. The spring mechanism is operatively coupled to the solar panel for resiliently holding the solar panel at a predetermined position. The solar panel is adapted to pivot in response to wind strong enough to stretch or compress the spring mechanism.