Abstract: An application for a bird repellent system includes a source of pressurized air, a source of bird repellent fluid and a precision pump. The precision pump sends a metered amount of the bird repellent fluid into a holding tube, and then the pressurized air is routed through the holding tube, forcing the repellent fluid through a connected nozzle at high velocities.

Abstract: An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can helps to reduce finger pain and hand fatigue. The ergonomic adapter has a collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. An arcuate finger strip extends upward from the rear side of the collar and over the push-button nozzle on the spray can when the adapter is fitted onto the body of the spray can. The collar and the arcuate finger strip are made of a resilient, flexible material such as butyl rubber. The arcuate finger strip preferably has a concave upper surface. The collar has enlarged traction pads positioned to facilitate gripping by the user. When the user grips the ergonomic adapter, the user's index finger rests in the concave, arcuate finger strip.

Abstract: A mechanically actuated electronically controlled fuel injector (MEUI) includes a first electrical actuator that controls the position of a spill valve, and a second electrical actuator to control pressure on a closing hydraulic surface associated with a directly operated needle valve. The fuel injector is actuated via rotation of a cam to move a plunger to displace fuel from a fuel pumping chamber either to a spill passage, or at high pressure out of a nozzle outlet of the fuel injector for an injection event. The minimum controllable fuel injection quantity, especially as it relates to small closely coupled post injections following a large main injection, is accomplished by the inclusion of a variable flow rate valve that restricts fluid flow from a needle control chamber toward a drain, but is relatively unrestricted to high pressure fluid flow toward the needle control chamber.

Abstract: An ejector system and method of operation for combining high and low pressure fluid flow streams is disclosed. A nozzle chamber communicates with a high pressure fluid flow stream and a suction chamber communicates with a low pressure fluid flow stream. The outlet of the nozzle chamber exit into the suction chamber and include multiple nozzles such that the high pressure flow stream exits the nozzle chamber in multiple flow streams having multiple surface areas for interlayer drag between the flows. The low pressure fluid flow stream is entrained by the high pressure fluid flow streams exiting the multiple nozzles to define an intermediate pressure flow stream.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sprayer with a reservoir for a fluid, such as for a pesticide, with a pump device for pressurizing the fluid, whereby the pump device includes a pump drive, which is movably coupled to a pump piston by means of a pump connecting rod, whereby the pump connecting rod features a first connecting rod part and a second connecting rod part, whereby in order to connect the first connecting rod part and the second connecting rod part, at least one connecting device is provided, by means of which the connecting rod parts can be interlocked in at least two different latching levels.

Abstract: A distribution tube assembly for an irrigation system having a main supply line for conveying fluid therein includes a first end, a second end and an internal surface defining at least two fluid passageways, at least one of the fluid passageways being in fluid communication with the main supply line. The other fluid passageway may be in fluid communication with an alternate supply line. Adaptors and regulators may be attached to the distribution tube assembly. The distribution tube assembly permits irrigation to be performed by multiple fluid streams, allows for the incorporation of chemicals within the distribution tube assembly, and provides for selectable flow control.

Abstract: An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can. The ergonomic adapter has an elastomeric collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. The front of the adapter includes a compartment that houses a polychromatic light source for lighting the surface and/or a light beam arrangement for targeting and positioning the spray can with respect to the surface.

Abstract: A non-clogging non-pressure compensated drip emitter that utilizes one or more filters or one or more inwardly offset filters that have an inlet that projects inwardly toward a centerline of the hollow cylindrical emitter body and a labyrinth having only turbulent transfer zones after water enters the labyrinth, wherein the labyrinth couples the filter(s) or inwardly offset filter(s) to the pool. Prevents clogging by eliminating dead transfer zones where sediment can accumulate where no turbulence exists. Also prevents clogging when the filter is positioned downward as the inwardly offset filter rises above any sediment when the emitter is positioned in the field in this downward orientation. Also prevents clogging flat filter configurations that have filters offset radially, i.e., redundant filters per emitter.

Abstract: A drip emitter that utilizes one or more filters and one or more labyrinths wherein the labyrinth couples the filter(s) to one or more water retainment valves that leads to at least one pool. Prevents clogging by eliminating air into the labyrinth via a water retainment valve that is situated after at least an initial portion of a labyrinth within the drip emitter. Includes non-drain, anti-siphon and ventable versions. Includes a method of two shot injection molding for embodiments of the drip emitter that include non-drain, anti-siphon and ventable variants.

Abstract: A fuel injector which may be employed in injecting fuel into an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector includes an injector body and a head body formed to be separate from the injector body. The head body has installed therein a fuel pressure sensor working to measure the pressure of fuel in the fuel injector and is joined detachably to the injector body. The fuel injector alternatively includes an injector body and a fuel pressure-sensing unit equipped with a fuel pressure sensor. The fuel pressure-sensing unit is installed detachably on the injector body. This structure provides enhanced productivity of the fuel injector and facilitate the ease of replacement of the fuel pressure sensor.

Abstract: A spray tip assembly capable of self-clearing is provided. The spray tip assembly includes a distal end including an outlet. The outlet defines at least a first configuration during a first condition and at least a second configuration during a second condition. The distal end may be configured to at least one of flex and expand such that the outlet changes from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed is an auto-feed built-in a paper shredder, including a pair of bisecting lids that are each provided at an inside thereof with a paper press, a paper receiving compartment, an auto-feed, and a paper shredding device located exactly below the auto-feed, wherein the auto-feed includes a paper tray, a paper inlet and two roller assemblies; the paper inlet and the paper shredding device located therebelow are aligned along an identical central axis; the two roller assemblies are provided at opposing sides of the paper inlet in parallel and project into the paper tray, whereby after placing a pile of paper into the paper receiving compartment to be supported by the paper tray, and closing the bisecting lids, the paper presses provided at the insides of the lids would apply a force against the pile of paper, such that a bottommost paper of the pile of paper would be folded in half by the two rollers rotating towards each other and then fed into the paper inlet to be subsequently shredded by the paper shre

Abstract: A fragmenting rotor assembly for comminuting waste wood and other fragmentable material. A hammer support is carried by a drive shaft driven in rotation about a longitudinal drive shaft axis. The hammer support projects radially relative to the drive shaft axis and includes a radially outer hammer head. A fragmenting knife is removably secured to the hammer head and has a reducing edge disposed in a radially outer cutting position. A deflecting member is carried by the drive shaft and has a radially outer end that deflects fragments away from at least a portion of the fragmenting knife. The hammer support and/or the deflecting member are carried by at least one rod of a plurality of circumferentially-spaced axially-extending rods that are carried on the drive shaft by axially-spaced rotor members.

Abstract: This specification discloses a lock element for preventing the rotary shafts of shredders from bending. The lock element includes fixing ends and a supporting arm. The fixing element is used to fix on the paper guiding chips of the shredder mechanism. The supporting arm strides and urges on the outer side of the shredder mechanism. In practice, the lock elements are used in pairs and symmetrically fixed on the paper guiding chips. They form a pinching effect on the shredder mechanism to prevent the rotary shafts from bending.

Abstract: A container comprising a housing that is configured to rotatably mount a filament supply spool, and a filament guide mechanism mountable within a channel of the housing, where the filament guide mechanism comprises a filament pathway configured to guide the filament from the filament supply spool rotatably mounted in the interior chamber, and a sensor configured to detect the presence of the filament through at least a portion of the filament pathway.

Abstract: A cable winding device includes a top cover mounted to a bottom cover to interpose therebetween a rotary cable winding hub that defines between top and bottom frames a circumferential slot for winding up a cable therein. The top frame forms a space receiving therein a roll-up spring that provides a biasing force to the cable winding hub for winding up the cable. The bottom frame forms a recess fit over a raised fixing base extending from the bottom cover and forming multiple tracks that have a stop end for cooperating a limiting groove defined in the fixing base to properly retain the cable winding hub for each turn of rotation of the cable winding hub in extending the cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for unwinding a flexible support wire for vines, comprising a dispenser having a rack (12) provided with means for fastening to a carrier cable, a winding reel (14) for said support wire, mounted on the rack (12) rotatably about an axis of rotation, and rotational retention means for the winding reel (14), which are capable of assuming a retention state in which the rotation of the winding reel (14) is blocked and a release state in which the winding reel (14) is able to rotate freely. The device includes remote control means for guiding the changeover of the retaining means from the retention state to the release state and conversely.

Abstract: The invention concerns a winding frame (1) comprising a chassis (2), said chassis including at least one spindle (6, 7) adapted to support at least one spinning cake (13), said spindle (6, 7) being rotatable about a first axis substantially perpendicular to the diameter of the spinning cake, and at least one traversing device (8) adapted to deposit at least one yarn on the spindle (6, 7) in a first reciprocating movement (C1), the yarn being further deposited on the spindle (6, 7) by a monitoring member in a second reciprocating movement (C2). The invention is characterized in that the monitoring member comprises a device for monitoring the second reciprocating movement.

Abstract: A filament spool for use in a filament spool container, where the filament spool comprises a first rim and a second rim offset by an axial shaft, and a series of grooves extending along a first portion of the first rim and configured to receive a filament of a material while the filament is wound around the axial shaft in a first rotational direction.

Abstract: The invention is an unmanned flying helicopter aircraft platform (“aircraft platform”) that can be powered by either interchangeable electric motors or by fuel powered internal combustion engines. The aircraft platform is surrounded by a lightweight exoskeleton cage that protects the rotor blades from coming into contact with external objects. The aircraft platform uses a weight located on the bottom side of the aircraft platform that can be remotely moved to adjust the center of gravity in order to navigate in any direction. The aircraft platform has a place on its bottom side where attachments can be added or removed which allows the aircraft platform to be used for multiple different purposes. The aircraft platform can be flown and operated either remotely using a hand held control unit or it can be flown and operated by an onboard pilot located in the human carrying attachment.

Abstract: A rocket-powered vehicle used for entertainment, namely races, exhibitions, competitions, and revenue-generating events.

Abstract: A helicopter having a rotor, a fuselage, and a transmission connected functionally to the rotor; the helicopter has a supporting body supporting at least the transmission, and connecting means having a first connecting member and at least one second connecting member connected to the supporting body and the fuselage respectively; and the connecting means have elastic means interposed between the first and second connecting member.

Abstract: The invention relates to lighter-than-air vehicles. The inventive aircraft comprises a rigid body with carrier gas-containing shells and propulsers arranged inside aerodynamic modules which are embodied in the form of aerodynamically shaped toroidal bodies of revolution. A longitudinal through passage in embodied in the lower part of the body in such a way that it communicates a crew cabin, a cargo-and-passenger compartment, fuel tanks and accessories and is provided with exit hatches and devices for docking to external objects, an extensible stairway with fences and a demountable carriage. The aircraft also comprises a transversal passage with overwing exits and a vertical passage provided with a cable hoist and devices for lowering and lifting people and cargo. The lower part of the body and hollow wings are filled with a foamed plastic which is used for providing the aircraft with floatability and strength. The aim of the invention is to extend the list of technical means.

Abstract: Disclosed a method of transferring airplanes and an unmanned airplane transfer system. The transfer system comprises a transfer module adapted to transfer an airplane by moving a landing gear of the airplane; and a controller being assembled with the transfer system, coupled to the transfer module, and adapted to i) receive a transfer signal; ii) to control the transfer module in response to the transfer signal; and iii) to coordinate transferring the airplane by the unmanned airplane transfer system and at least one second unmanned airplane transfer system. The method of transferring an airplane by a plurality of unmanned airplane transfer systems comprises receiving by at least one unmanned airplane transfer system among said plurality of transfer systems a transfer signal, and in response to the transfer signal, coordinating the transfer of the airplane by at least two unmanned airplane transfer systems among said plurality of transfer systems.

Abstract: Aircraft provided with turbojet engines of which the nacelles are partially embedded in the fuselage of the aircraft, characterised in that it comprises on engine nacelles an internal space comprising a platform capable of supporting personnel and maintenance equipment, with the portions of the nacelles located inside the aircraft comprising trapdoors or means for accessing inside the engines from the platform.

Abstract: An aircraft launcher includes a base frame, a first sliding frame that slides with respect to the base frame, a second sliding frame that slides with respect to the first sliding frame, an aircraft support located on the second sliding frame, and a drive apparatus adapted to slide at least one of the first sliding frame and the second sliding frame with respect to the base frame.

Abstract: A bi-directional flight control surface mechanism comprises a fixed part V of a vertical stabiliser having leading and trailing edges and a rudder having leading and trailing edges. The rudder is mounted relative to the fixed part of the vertical stabiliser so that the trailing edge of the fixed structure is adjacent the leading edge of the rudder. The rudder is movable from a neutral position in which the rudder lies in line with the fixed part of the vertical stabiliser to define a notional centreline to first and second angled positions in which the rudder is angled relative to the fixed part of the vertical stabiliser at a non-zero angle on one or other side of the notional centreline. An actuator is provided to drive the rudder relative to the fixed part of the vertical stabiliser so as to vary the distance between said part of the trailing edge of the fixed part of the vertical stabiliser and the leading edge of the rudder.

Abstract: A direct acting force limiting actuator wherein the actuator output force either directly or indirectly causes significant drag on a rotary input shaft rather than on the translating output member. Consequently, input energy is dissipated before the actuator gear train mechanical advantage amplifies the reaction forces.

Abstract: A shrinking shock strut system for an aircraft landing gear having a retract actuator that is moveable in length to deploy or retract the landing gear, that includes a shrink strut and a transfer device. The shrink strut may be compressed in length for stowage in the fuselage. The transfer device may be in closed fluid communication with the strut shrink for transferring and receiving hydraulic fluid to and from the strut shrink. When actuated by an aircraft hydraulic system independent of any motion of the retract actuator, the transfer device may drive hydraulic fluid to the strut shrink thereby compressing or shrinking the shrink strut to a partially compressed length.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lining 1 for an aircraft. The lining 1 separates an intermediate space 6 from an interior space 7 of the aircraft in a pressure tight manner. The lining panels extend either substantially horizontally or are fastened approximately vertically on a lining framework formed by profiles for connection to the fuselage cell 2. According to the invention, at least one of the lining panels allows automatic pressure equalization between the interior space and the intermediate space in the event that the pressure in the interior space drops to something in the order of 0 hPa (known as “rapid decompression”). This pressure corresponds to the air pressure prevailing at an altitude above 10,000 m. For this purpose, mounts of the lining panels are provided with predetermined breaking points. The predetermined breaking points are formed in particular by plastic nuts, the thread of which tears away when a critical load-bearing capacity is exceeded.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate essentially to a primary structure of an aircraft fuselage that has at least a first strut linked at one end to a crossbeam and at the other end to a reinforcing frame. A second strut has one end fastened to the structure below the end of the first strut, and another end linked to the first strut through an intermediate sliding linkage. A deformable member is linked to the struts so that in case of a crash, the compressive forces press against the second strut, so that the end of the second strut slides along the first strut so as to stretch the deformable member longitudinally to absorb the shock.

Abstract: A tool-less track fastener for anchoring an aircraft seat to a track having spaced-apart access openings and a retaining slot interconnecting the access openings is provided. The track fastener includes a main body for attaching to a leg of an aircraft seat and a track stud positioned at least partially within the main body and having at least one groove circumferentially and an enlarged foot for engaging the retaining slot of the track. At least one locking pin is positioned within the main body to adjustably engage a selected groove of the track stud. A locking bracket is carried about the main body and moveable between a first position wherein the track stud is in an unlocked position and a second position wherein the track stud is locked in the retaining slot by engagement of the at least one locking pin and the selected groove of the track stud.

Abstract: An outflow valve is provided for use in conjunction with an actuator. In one embodiment, the outflow valve includes a frame and a first door rotatably coupled to the frame. The outflow valve is configured to be moved by the actuator between an open position and a closed position. The first door includes: (i) a main body having a sealing edge, and (ii) a J-shaped bellmouth fixedly coupled to the main body proximate the sealing edge. The J-shaped bellmouth is configured to condition fluid flow through the outflow valve when the first door is in the open position.

Abstract: A covering structural element is adapted to close an elongate gap provided on an aerodynamic surface of an aircraft. Such an element has a strip-shaped body made of metal material, including a fixing portion, adapted to be fixed along one of the longitudinal borders of the elongate gap; a sliding portion adapted to urge in a sliding manner on the other of the longitudinal borders of the strip-shaped gap; and a connection portion, connecting the sliding portion to the fixing portion, the thickness of which is so sized as to allow, in use, a controlled elastic bending of the structural covering element. The covering structural element has a profile so sized as to be tapered at the transition from the fixing portion to the connection portion and from the sliding portion to the connection portion, the covering structural element having a smooth surface on the side intended to face away from the elongate gap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting a door which is pivotably received in a fuselage airframe of an aircraft, with a counter bearing arranged in the region of a doorframe and a thrust bearing located opposite in the region of the door. According to the invention, the counter bearing has a planar counter bearing surface and the thrust bearing has a mounting in which a planar thrust bearing surface which can tilt about at least one spatial axis is received, the counter bearing surface lying against the thrust bearing surface at least in some regions when the door is closed. Because of the thrust bearing surface which can be tilted in at least one spatial direction, the counter bearing always lies against the thrust bearing over the entire surface areas thereof, irrespective of any manufacturing tolerance deviations between the doorframe and the door or the bearing on the fuselage airframe, in such a way that optimal force transfer is ensured.

Abstract: A connecting rod for the structural reinforcement of a fuselage structure of an aircraft includes a shank and eyes arranged at the shank ends on both sides for connecting the connecting rod to the fuselage structure. The connecting rod may have a reinforcing arrangement, which is configured as an all-over casing, the casing being formed by mechanically high-strength reinforcing fibers. The casing may also be formed by reinforcing fiber strands, which for their part comprise a multiplicity of discrete reinforcing fibers running parallel to one another. Carbon fibers, glass fibers, aramid fibers and high-strength ceramic fibers come into consideration in particular as reinforcing fibers.

Abstract: A deicing pad for attachment to an aircraft, in particular to wings, propellers or helicopter rotors, that are formed with an attachment surface for the deicing pad to rest flat on the aircraft. The deicing pad has a heating layer and at least two electrodes which make electrical contact with the heating layer. The heating layer has a layer composed of an electrically conductive lacquer that forms the heating element.

Abstract: An aircraft capable of hovering, and having a fuselage defining an access opening; driving means for operating a rescue cradle; and a first wall movable between a closed position engaging a first portion of the opening, and a first open position allowing access to the first portion of the opening. The aircraft has a member connected functionally to the first wall and in turn having at least one flat surface; and the member is movable with respect to the wall into a first position, in which the flat surface defines a supporting surface for the cradle when the first wall is in the first open position.

Abstract: A relay for a toy track set, the relay having a first actuator, a second actuator and a conduit fluidly coupling the first actuator to the second actuator. The first actuator having a release mechanism moveably secured thereto for movement between a first position and a second position wherein movement of the release mechanism from the first position towards the second position causes the first actuator to force a fluid through the conduit, wherein the fluid forced through the conduit by the first actuator causes the second actuator to actuate a second release mechanism.

Abstract: A clamp for a construction strut that allows a pipe to be clamped to the construction strut in which the clamp has a fastener that is not exposed above the clamp curvature and in which the fastener head is easily accessible. Also the clamp has a retaining tab and a neck portion such that it can be installed either on the open side of the construction strut or on the closed side using slots in the closed side by straight-in passing the retaining tab past the inturned flanges on the top of the construction strut.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a mounting system for an elongated item such as a cable, tube or wire, or an assembly of multiple cables, tube and/or wires. The mounting system includes an apparatus for mounting to a supporting structure, and an apparatus for receiving the elongated item. Also included is an apparatus for receiving a tying member such as a cable tie. Also included is an apparatus for permitting the tying member to be cut to release the elongate item from the mount without damage to the elongate item.

Abstract: A guide for guiding cables and/or hoses between two parts that are moveable relative to each other, the guide including a band having a length, width and thickness, and having a torsional stiffness about a longitudinal axis of the band, a bending stiffness about an axis in the width direction, and a shear stiffness in the thickness direction, multiple blocks fitted to the band, and a deformable member provided between two adjacent blocks, the deformable member being connected to the adjacent blocks and having a torsional stiffness about the longitudinal axis of the band, a shear stiffness in the thickness direction, and a bending stiffness about the axis in the width direction, wherein the torsional stiffness of the deformable member is substantially greater than the torsional stiffness of the band, and wherein the shear stiffness of the deformable member is substantially greater than the shear stiffness of the band.

Abstract: A removable vacuum hose/lane buoy clip system that is attached to the sides of a pool by suction cup and can be positioned anywhere on the wall of the pool. There are no permanent features attached to the pool deck or side surface. When the clip system is suctioned to the side of the pool, it can then clip onto the vacuum hose and prevent the hose from moving around the pool or can clip onto lane buoys to section off any part of a pool.

Abstract: A bagging station is provided and includes a bagging station structure including a base and a supportive portion vertically supported on the base, a bag holder, configured to hold bag handles of a bag, to occupy and selectively move between a stowed position, at which the bag holder is stowed, and a plurality of presented positions, at which the bag holder is available for bag holding, and a coupling device to couple the bag holder to the supportive portion such that the bag holder is biased to remain in a currently occupied one of the stowed position or at least one of the presented positions.

Abstract: A convertible mounting system for selectively positioning a flat panel display on either a generally horizontal surface or a generally vertical surface. In some embodiments, the convertible mounting system includes a first mount portion and a second mount portion. The first mount portion cooperates with the second mount portion in a first orientation to position a flat panel display on a generally horizontal surface. The first mount portion also cooperates with the second mount portion in a second orientation to position the flat panel display on a generally vertical surface.

Abstract: A rotatable module includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a pivotal shaft. The first connecting member is rotatably sleeved on the pivotal shaft. The second connecting member is non-rotatably sleeved on the pivotal shaft. One of the second connecting member or the first connecting member forms a resisting portion, and the other one of the second connecting member or the first connecting member forms at least one limiting portion. Both the resisting portion and the at least one limiting portion are substantially V-shaped protrusions. An extending direction of the resisting portion is substantially parallel to an extending direction of the limiting portion. The resisting portion resists the limiting portion such that the first connecting member rotates within a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A computer retail display stand includes a base with an adjustable rear locking bracket assembly that can be engaged with an in-store locking bar, adjusted as necessary for the particular configuration of the in-store locking bar. A support platen on which a computer can be disposed for display is rotatingly coupled to the base. Informational material can be supported on a brochure tray that slides into and out of the base at the front of the stand.

Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, a hinge assembly, a base member, a first link bracket, and a second link bracket. The first and second link brackets are rotatably assembled between the rotatable bracket and the support member via the hinge assembly. The rotatable bracket defines a pivot hole, and a guiding notch communicating with the pivot hole. The hinge assembly includes a pivotal shaft, and a positioning washer sleeved on the pivotal shaft. The pivotal shaft is engaged in the pivot hole of the rotatable bracket from the guiding notch. The positioning washer is fixed on the rotatable bracket to prevent the pivotal shaft from disengaging from the pivot hole.

Abstract: A motorized mount system includes first and second mount brackets, where one or both of the mount brackets is motorized to pivot a monitor. The motorized bracket includes a motorized actuator system that releaseably engages with the monitor. The actuator system includes a moving block that releaseably pushes the monitor to tilt up, and uses the weight of the monitor to tilt down the monitor. The monitor can be separated with the moving block so that if a foreign object gets between the bottom end of the monitor and the wall, the foreign object needs to counteract the weight of the monitor but not the force due to the motor.

Abstract: A device for restraining a shopping cart to a vehicle comprising a first member having a suction portion and an opposing stem portion, wherein when the device is in use the first member is operably configured to be removably attached to the vehicle. The device further includes a second member having a first and second ends and having a hollow core extending from the first end to the second end, wherein the second end is attached to the stem portion of the first member, and a third member, wherein the third member is a length of cord having a first and second end. A fourth member is operably configured to be removably engaged with the shopping cart, when the device is in use, and wherein the first or second end of the third member is attached to the second member and the other end is attached to the fourth member.