Abstract: A fixed round of ammunition for a muzzle loader firearm. The round has a bullet within a sabot that is engaged to a consumable cartridge case. The case is filled with propellant that is precisely calibrated to provide optimal ballistic properties with the particular bullet it is engaged to. The consumable cartridge case can be more tailored to respectively increase or decrease the burn rate of the consumable cartridge case. The consumable cartridge case can be constructed out of nitrocellulose or other energetic materials. A wide range of propellant formulas can be used that are safe because the burn rate is precisely calibrated for the bullet used. The propellant can contain pyrotechnic material and/or other ingredients to reduce the burn rate of a smokeless propellant and can contain a stabilizer to increase the shelf life of the ammunition round.

Abstract: A firearm safety lock for an automatic pistol such as the Model 1911 firearm is disclosed. The safety lock includes a means of arresting the operation of the main trigger or hammer spring in the pistol grip of the firearm to prevent movement of the hammer, thereby locking the gun in a safe condition. A means and a method is disclosed for locking a pistol in a sale condition by arresting the movement of the hammer spring buffer through insertion of a locking shaft through the pistol grip housing which can be keyed to prevent unauthorized removal of the locking shaft. The disclosed invention may be used on newly manufactured firearms or provides a method to easily convert an existing firearm without permanent modification or damage to the firearm.

Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stock (2; 3) of a repeating rifle with a connection region (21; 22) for connecting the stock (2; 3) to a system casing (1), with the connection region (21; 22) containing curved end connection surfaces (24; 34) for contacting correspondingly curved contact surfaces (9; 10) of the system casing (1) and the connection region (21; 22) having a recess (23; 33) tapering inward on the bottom side and a lower contact surface (28; 38) for contacting an upper support surface (16; 20) of the system casing (1). The invention further relates to a system casing for such a stock and a repeating rifle with such a system casing and stock.

Abstract: The present invention embodiments provide a barrel component with the forward under-portion of the barrel configured in various manners. For example, the configurations may include an upward displacement, or angular or radial contouring, of barrel material at the forward underside of a barrel component understation or projection. These configurations provide clearance to allow the barrel to bypass frame-mounted impediments to blank-fire, and permit proper timing and coordination of rearward barrel motion under impact of the recoiling slide and the resultant barrel drop into recoil position without interference with, or re-capture by, the reciprocating slide component. In addition, the blank-fire barrel may be configured to incorporate a laser device for marksmanship training and conducting realistic tactical training exercises.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a shotgun that includes an assembly having an interchangeable choke and compensator, and a lock nut for securing the compensator in a selected alignment with the choke. The current invention allows for shotguns, chokes, and compensators to be used interchangeably while still maintaining the correct positioning of each part relative to the others.

Abstract: The invention relates to rifled and smoothbore firearms and can be used in barrel-mounted devices for firing in the air and in the water. The inventive barrel-mounted device for firearms comprises a unit for joining to the barrel, a cap and a starting part with gas vents. The starting part bore is the continuation of the barrel bore, and there are N?1 compartments formed between the casing and the starting part. Each compartment includes at least two gas vents and provides the possibility of gas exhaust from the starting part bore to the compartment through the first of the mentioned gas vents and gas exhaust from the compartment to the starting part bore through the second gas vent. The compartment length is 0.5-3.0 of the bore caliber and in the cross-section plane of the barrel-mounted device the minimal cross-section area of N?1 compartments, designed for the gas flow between gas vents, ranges within 0.4-4.5 of the barrel bore area.

Abstract: In one embodiment according to the teachings of the present disclosure, an apparatus generally includes a gun mount portion and a sight mount portion that are coupled together by a resilient member. The gun mount portion provides attachment to a gun and the sight mount portion provides attachment to a gun sight. The resilient member is configured to allow, when attached to the gun, a linear displacement of the sight mount portion relative to the gun mount portion along a longitudinal axis of the gun.

Abstract: Provided is a dot sighting device with large caliber for binocular vision in which sighting can be performed rapidly and accurately by minimizing parallax. The dot sighting device is attached to and detached from a mount for a heavy machine gun. In addition, by using the dot sighting device with large caliber, a user can rapidly and accurately sight and fire a target by taking into consideration types and characteristics of the target and a distance to the target.

Abstract: A weapon mountable aiming system has a multi-laser assembly having a first visible laser pointer assembly, a second infrared laser pointer assembly, and an infrared laser illuminator assembly whose generated light beams extend outwardly through an opening in an actuator used to adjust the divergence of the infrared laser illuminator assembly. The multi-laser assembly being steerable by a set of adjusters in the weapon mountable aiming system to allow alignment of the generated light beams with a point of impact of a bullet with a target.

Abstract: A U-shaped mounting bracket is affixed around a rear iron sight housing. The mounting bracket includes a first and second bracket side that perpendicularly extend from the top bracket side. The first and second bracket sides are secured to the rear iron sight housing of a firearm by a hinge pin driven into the hinge pin holes in the mounting bracket and the rear iron sight housing. Bracket sides extend the top bracket side above the rear sight iron. Fasteners brace the bracket sides securely against the external surface of the rear iron sight housing. The top bracket side can receive a scope rail or the forward mount may have an integrated rail unit. The top bracket side has leveling set to align the attached scope or other sighting device with the axis on the bore of the firearm.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a mounting assembly for mounting a reticle type sight on a long gun. The mounting assembly includes a mounting plate for securing the mounting assembly to a rearward portion of a long gun, and a mounting block coupled to a top portion of the mounting plate. The mounting plate has one or more connection elements to enable a reticle type sight to be coupled to the mounting block.

Abstract: A decoy is comprised of a pair of planar members, one being a body member to be vertically orientated and the other being a wing member to be horizontally orientated. The two members are interconnected by corresponding openings in the body portion and tabs in the wing portion, respectively, to thereby facilitate ease of assembly and disassembly. The members are comprised of a light-weight, semi-rigid material which are adorned with artistic depictions of the represented species. A rotatable support member and the light-weight material allows for the assembled decoy to rotate with the wind to thereby present a life like appearance. A support stake, separate from the decoy structure, includes a socket at its top so that the stake can be inserted into the ground and then the downwardly extending decoy pin can be rotatably inserted into the socket.

Abstract: An elongated vibration generating device with a self contained vibration generating mechanism having its own power source including a battery driven motor, and eccentric weight and means to vary the vibration that can be easily attached to an ordinary fishing rod having a reel and line mounted thereon to cause the fishing rod shaft to vibrate in a manner to cause a bait or lure attached to the line to vibrate in a selective manner to attract fish.

Abstract: A fishing swivel, such as a barrel, snap or three-way swivel, is comprised of a plastic material that exhibits a high degree of transparency in water, density greater than that of water, an ultimate tensile strength sufficient for a small embodiment to withstand the loads exerted during fishing, and adequate rigidity to withstand appreciable deformation while loads are exerted. Materials such as Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and Nylon 6 (Polyamide 6) copolymers with a refractive index less than 1.55, a luminous transmittance greater than 75%, a specific gravity greater than 1.0, an ultimate tensile strength greater than 1,000 psi, and a tensile elastic modulus greater than 10,000 psi are preferred.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rodenticides, methods of killing a rodent comprising administering to said rodent, a lethal dose of an isolated Yersinia murine toxin polypeptide or an isolated antigenic analogue thereof, and methods of manufacturing novel rodenticides.

Abstract: The animal trap of the present invention includes a tubular body with an open forward end and a closed rear end. A spring loaded restraint is pivotally mounted on the body so as to be movable between open and closed positions. A latch on the body engages the restraint to set the restraint in the open position. A trigger on the body engages the latch to set the trap. The trigger is movable in opposite forward and rearward directions by an animal, such as a raccoon, reaching its paw into the housing and pushing or pulling the trigger leg, such that the latch is disengaged and releases the restraint, which is forced by a spring to the closed position to catch the animal's paw in the tubular body.

Abstract: A trigger for a marine animal trap is preferably constructed from two identical, or nearly identical, parts. The two parts are substantially flat as manufactured, and are constructed to have connector sections that fold without breaking away from each substantially flat part. The connector sections overlap and secure to one another, preferably with integral connection facilitators on each connector section. Fingers from each substantially flat part converge towards one another when the connector sections are secured together. Optional excluder bars may be included on each substantially flat part, and may be bent towards one another and secured together.

Abstract: A flying insect trapping apparatus is provided that is capable of attracting and trapping flying insects such as flies or wasps very well and moreover without giving a user an unpleasant feeling. The flying insect trapping apparatus comprises an attractive and inductive member having a vertical surface portion, an entry port surrounding an upper part of the attractive and inductive member and a trap chamber communicating with the entry port, whereby a flying insect is attracted by the member and to land on the surface portion thereof and then is induced to move along the surface portion and to pass through said entry port so as to be trapped in the inside of the trap chamber.

Abstract: The process of killing an insect by first blinding it with high-intensity light then extirpate, capture or remove the insect by mechanical means. For example: Flies are hard to kill because of their keen sense of vision which enables them to easily evade a flyswatter. Using a flash (similar to a flash on a camera) or a laser (harder to aim but will produce the same results) immobilizes a fly and allows it to be hit with a fly swatter. This process can be easily tested with a camera and a fly swatter. A product called a “Flash Swatter” can be easily made which combines a fly swatter and a camera's flash (located on the swatter's lower shaft).

Abstract: Liquid suspensions are disclosed comprising a suspending medium, small particles of biomass, and small particles of an inorganic material. The inorganic material stabilizes the suspension, so that it may be transported by pipeline or tank car without developing a sediment. The suspension may be used in manufacturing a bio-fuel.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the synthesis and the use of copolymers based on ethylene and/or of propylene and of vinyl ester(s) modified by grafting, effective for improving both the resistance to cold and the lubricity of liquid hydrocarbons in particular the middle distillates originating from the distillation of petroleum and crude oils, in particular those with a low sulphur content and relates to a copolymer including: a) units derived from ethylene of formula A —(CH2—CH2)n1— and/or propylene of formula A? —((CH3)CH2—CH2)n2 with n1+n2=n ranging from 98 to 643, preferably ranging from 124 to 515; n1 being advantageously equal to n; b) units of formula B: —(CH2—CHOOCR1)m-x— in which R1 represents a C1-C15 linear or branched alkyl group preferably methyl, propyl, and/or a C5 to C15 branched alkyl group, in which the branching is situated at any point of the alkyl radical, preferably in position 2 or 3 of the alkyl chain; preferably chosen from the preferred C5-C15 vinyl comonomers, preferably chosen from t

Abstract: The present invention is to provide compositions comprising organic compounds useful as a chemical industrial material or a fuel composition with the use of an alcohol such as ethanol as a material. It is a method for producing compositions using alcohol as a starting material and comprising: allowing alcohol to contact with an alcohol conversion catalyst such as hydroxyapatite (first step) and conducting a hydrogenation reaction respectively for all reaction products consisting of a liquid phase including alcohols, water and hydrocarbons of 4-12 carbons and a gas phase which is light gas containing paraffins, alcohols and olefins; all liquid phase reaction products consisting of all reaction products from which light gas has been removed; a liquid phase dehydration reaction products consisting of all reaction products from which light gas, unreacted alcohol and product water have been removed; and light gas (second step).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the removal of at least part of the impurities of bio-diesel fuel, said impurities typically arising from production said purification involving exposure of the ‘raw’ bio-diesel to one or more fragments of plant material. The purification process can be a batch or continuous process.

Abstract: A method of dressing seeds is disclosed. The method utilizes a seed treatment slurry which is applied to seed by subjecting the seed and seed treatment slurry to a dual asymmetrical centrifugal mixing motion. The method provides uniformly dressed seeds and is suitable for dressing small seed lots.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel plant cultivation method applicable to classification cultivation with simplified management, in which an enclosed box like container or greenhouse like space provides an enclosed cultivation space having a bottom forming a water reservoir for collecting condensed water so as to realize natural circulation of water evaporation and convection, by which cultivation control and management is realized in an almost watering free manner. Further, arranged outside the enclosed space is a carbon dioxide generation device in connection with an air compressor, which through proper treatment of drying and heating, supplies the interior cultivation space with pressurization and supplement of carbon dioxide and nutrients through piping arrangement, whereby the growth of plants can carry out completely free of pest damage or application of pesticides. Through the control of sunlight, the growth and cultivation of plants can be realized in a management simplified, secured, and stable manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerial vegetation cover architectonic system (1) comprising one column (2), one vase (3), arms (4) and tie rods (5). The vase (3) comprises, inside itself, a substrate and fertilizer for plants and vegetables cultivation, which, when grown, will cover the system arms and tie rods (1).

Abstract: A system and process capable of promoting the energy content of a syngas produced from a biomass material. The system and process entail compacting a loose biomass material and simultaneously introducing the compacted biomass material into an entrance of a reactor tube, and then heating the compacted biomass material within the tube to a temperature at which organic molecules within the biomass material break down to form ash and a fuel gas mixture. The fuel gas mixture is withdrawn from the tube and the ash is removed from the tube through an exit thereof. The entrance and exit of the tube, the compaction step, and the removal step cooperate to inhibit ingress of air into the tube by forming a plug of the biomass material at the entrance of the tube and a plug of ash at the exit of the tube.

Abstract: An energy absorbing system having a stanchion, a linearly extendable energy absorber coupled to the stanchion, a net coupled to the energy absorber, wherein the net transfers force to the energy absorber, and a securing mechanism that maintains tension between the net and the energy absorber until acted upon by tensile forces of at least a minimum threshold force, wherein at least a portion of the system is retractable into the ground.

Abstract: An anti-fall device for a window sash comprises a window-sash fixing block, a window-frame fixing block, an elastic metal wire and a pipe. The elastic metal wire connects the window-sash fixing block and the window-frame fixing block. The window-sash fixing block is defined with a through hole into which the pipe is inserted. One end of the elastic metal wire is connected to the window-frame fixing block, and the other end of the elastic metal wire penetrates the through hole in the window-sash fixing block and enters the pipe. The end of the elastic metal wire, which penetrates the through hole, is fixed with a limiting block. The diameter of the limiting block is bigger than that of the through hole. The window-sash fixing block is fixed on the window sash, and the window-frame fixing block is fixed on the window frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to an attachment link for louvers, used to provide a connection between the louver and the winding shaft. The attachment link according to the invention provides a mode of coupling on one or more cavities or boreholes of the shaft by means of a particular mode of expansion of mobile parts which press against the walls of the cavity or the borehole. The preferred embodiment uses floating parts which enable a rapid fixing operation by means of the rotation of two pivoting parts.

Abstract: An opening and closing device for an automobile trunk lid is capable of producing an optimum pop-up amount by mounting an elastic springing means, which is used to hold a trunk lid in a popped-up state in cooperation with torsion bars when the trunk lid is unlocked, in a link mechanism part that transmits the torsional torque of the torsion bars to the hinge arm of the trunk lid.

Abstract: In a plasterboard panel a first plasterboard sheet has an opening delimited by a first outer zone of the first sheet; a second plasterboard sheet forms a door which can be connected to the opening in the first sheet, the second plasterboard sheet comprising a second outer zone delimiting the door. The panel also comprises holding means for stably connecting the door to the opening. The first outer zone is tapered transversally to the plane in which the panel lies and narrows from a first flat surface of the first sheet to a second flat surface of the first sheet opposite the first flat surface. The second outer zone is tapered transversally to the plane in which the panel lies and narrows from a first flat surface of the second sheet to a second flat surface of the second sheet opposite the first flat surface.

Abstract: A door edge guard for protecting the trailing edge of a door having a seam covered by sealant on the interior of the door includes a metal body having an internal portion facing the trailing edge and an exterior portion, a curved base adapted to fit over the trailing edge, an exterior leg extending from the base to fit against the exterior of the door, an interior leg to fit against that part of the interior of the door extending from the base to near the sealant, and an insulating cover coextruded or laminated onto the metal body to prevent contact between the metal body and metal in the door. The end of the leg of the metal body on the exterior of the door is folded to form a bead, but the interior leg is straight. The interior leg is also shorter than the exterior leg, the length of the interior leg typically being the length of the exterior leg to the folded end of the bead.

Abstract: A window sash frame comprises a horizontally extending upper rail comprising a first end and a laterally opposed second end. The upper rail further comprises an integrally formed upper wall, lower wall, intermediate wall, front wall, and back wall extending between the first and second ends. The upper wall, lower wall, and intermediate wall extend parallel to the horizontal plane. The front wall and back wall extend parallel to the vertical plane. The intermediate wall comprises an upper seating surface facing the upper wall. The upper wall, intermediate wall, front wall and back wall define a horizontally extending channel within the upper rail. A first opening is provided in the upper wall and provides access to the channel. The window sash frame further comprises a first latch bolt slidably received in the channel.

Abstract: An outer blade cutting wheel comprising an annular thin disc base of cemented carbide and a blade section is manufactured by disposing permanent magnet pieces on the side surfaces and inward of the outer periphery of the base to produce a magnetic field, providing magnetic coated diamond and/or CBN abrasive grains such that the magnetic field may act on the grains, causing the grains to be magnetically attracted to the base outer periphery, and electroplating or electroless plating whereby the abrasive grains are bound to the base outer periphery to form the blade section.

Abstract: The invention is for a polycrystalline diamond abrasive compact comprising a primary polycrystalline diamond material of bonded diamond particles and a secondary polycrystalline diamond material interspersed through the primary polycrystalline diamond material or a region thereof. The invention is characterised in that the secondary polycrystalline diamond material comprises particulates or granules of thermally stable polycrystalline diamond material. The invention extends to an abrasive cutting element suitable for cutting or abrading a substrate or in drilling applications.

Abstract: A rigid self-supporting hollow body (1) having large dimensions and intended for building constructions, wherein the body is of the type including a thin wall (4) having a generally cylindrical shape relative to an axis (5) and two end flanges (6) oriented towards the outside, defining an integral assembly having an inner hollow space (7) with two end openings (8), made of a coating and resistance material containing concrete or the like and reinforced with fibres. The flanges (6) include or define fastening elements (15) that enable, using fastening members (6), the rigid fastening on one and/or the other flanges (6) of the body, of an adjacent flange (6) of a second similar neighbouring body (1) and/or of a blocking wall (3) optionally including one or more openings (3a) so as to build constructions in a modular and flexible manner.

Abstract: A roofing system for retrofitting an installed roof with a new roof and a coupling member, or clip, therefor. In some embodiments, the clip includes a housing adapted for slideable engagement with a subframe coupled to an installed roof panel and a rail adapted to couple with a new roof panel. The housing has a slot extending therethrough. The rail extends through the slot and is slideable relative to the housing within the slot.

Abstract: The disclosure describes novel eco-friendly buildings and methods of building eco-friendly structures. Buildings constructed above land permit vegetation to grow below. Buildings which incorporate greenhouses are also described.

Abstract: An application for a metal faced roofing shingle includes a metal face affixed to a substrate, the substrate preferably being of similar size to existing asphalt roofing shingles. The metal faced roofing shingle includes a planar substrate and a metal face that covers less than an entire surface of the planar substrate. A decorative pattern covers an outside surface of the metal face or a part of the metal face, providing a look that, in some embodiments, simulates prior asphalt, wood, clay or stone roofing systems.

Abstract: Accessories for pedestal supported decks which are installed in place of individual wooden tiles, pavers or other deck floor elements and which rest on and may be fastened to the pedestals. Accessories such as planters, seats, tables, containers, storage units, fountains and ponds have one or more base units which fit directly on to the pedestals in place of the tile, paver or other floor element. Planters, ponds and fountains drain directly to the underside of the deck and such accessories can incorporate irrigation, circulation and water supply elements underneath the accessory which are not visible from the deck. Accessories can be built from the same or different materials as the deck floor and can be built around standard sized pre-fabricated components and incorporate components of the deck floor so as to match the appearance of the deck.

Abstract: A modular crypt structure comprising a frame, a module insert defining a chamber and a closure panel and methods of constructing the same are disclosed. The chamber functions as a crypt module and is adapted to receive bodily remains or portions thereof. The chamber is closed by attaching a closure panel, such as a stone crypt front to the frame, thereby encapsulating bodily remains. The modular crypt structure may comprise a plurality of chambers, thereby providing a plurality of crypt modules, and the frame may comprise a plurality of horizontal bars and a plurality of vertical bars. A method of constructing a modular crypt structure comprises erecting a frame, providing at least one module insert, configuring the insert to define a chamber adapted to receive bodily remains, and closing the crypt module.

Abstract: A remotely actuatable vehicle security system for a parking garage. In some embodiments, the vehicle security system includes a structure forming an enclosure between a ceiling and a floor of the parking garage and an electronic actuation system. The structure has a closeable opening through which a vehicle enters and leaves the enclosure. The electronic actuation system is configured to actuate a drive mechanism to close the opening or to expose the opening upon receipt of a remotely generated signal.

Abstract: Accessories for pedestal supported decks which are installed in place of individual wooden tiles, pavers or other deck floor elements and which rest on and may be fastened to the pedestals. Accessories such as planters, seats, tables, containers, storage units, fountains and ponds have one or more base units which fit directly on to the pedestals in place of the tile, paver or other floor element. Planters, ponds and fountains drain directly to the underside of the deck and such accessories can incorporate irrigation, circulation and water supply elements underneath the accessory which are not visible from the deck. Accessories can be built from the same or different materials as the deck floor and can be built around standard sized pre-fabricated components and incorporate components of the deck floor so as to match the appearance of the deck.

Abstract: Object of the invention is a system composed of a special Tile, adequate to cover the whole roof, thermally insulating, ventilated, with no environmental impact, producing solar and photovoltaic energy, adequate for the production of hot water and/or electrical energy. The two functions, thermal and photovoltaic, are meant to be operated in synergy, obtaining the best result, or independently. For instance, the photovoltaic can help the thermal system, in case the covered surfaces are too small for the heating needs of the building, or in non-ideal climates, sending part of the electrical energy to electrical water heaters positioned in the boiler, to complement hot water production during low irradiation seasons.

Abstract: The present invention provides the combination of a garbage dumpster, one or more solar panels, and a storage pod for receiving the dumpster. The garbage dumpster has lifting elements for lifting the dumpster to be emptied. The storage pod has a flat surface for receiving and storing the garbage dumpster. Also, one or more solar panels are connected to the storage pod and located above the storage pod for collecting the solar energy. An inverter is connected to the solar panels for converting the solar energy to electric energy. In addition, a storage battery is connected to the inverter for collecting the electric energy for future use.

Abstract: A solar roofing system includes components that can be made to mimic traditional tabbed asphalt roofing shingles in size, shape, and performance. Additionally, the shingles also include photovoltaic devices embedded in the shingle tabs. Shingles are installed in a traditional manner using traditional tools and fasteners in offset and overlapping rows. Electrical connectivity among tabs is made by contact between top and bottom surfaces of shingles without the need for additional wiring or hardware. The system includes multiple shingle shapes including a variation that can be cut apart into separate tabs. This solar roofing system can be integrated with non-photovoltaic components to fit irregularities found in a variety of roof surfaces. The system, once installed, creates a redundancy of electrical connectivity throughout a roof surface to allow for interruptions and irregularities in the roof surface and to allow for highly reliable output performance.

Abstract: A modular entrance floor system comprising a plurality of floor sections, the plurality of floor sections being disposed adjacent each other and defining a perimeter of an entrance floor area. Each floor section includes a base plate permanently coupled to a foundation, and a surface plate removably attached to the base plate. The surface plate has at least one drain feature. The plurality of floor sections are configured such that the surface plate of a first floor section is interchangeable with the surface plate of a second floor section, independent of the adjacent floor sections.

Abstract: A cover for closing an access opening that leads to an infrequently used space within a building, such as an attic, provides thermal and acoustic insulation at the access opening. The cover may be in one or two portions, including a closure alone or a closure and a frame having an aperture that can be closed by engagement between the closure and the frame. When the cover is used alone it engages a frame or a wall circumscribing the access opening. The cover is sized and shaped to close a stairwell, or the opening at one end of a stairway, or an opening in a generally vertical wall that is not necessarily associated with a stairway. The closure and frame are each made of one or more components.