Abstract: Disclosed is a percussion lock installed on a firearm, and more particularly, to a percussion lock wherein the hammer is operated through a link member so that operation of the firearm is possible in a small area, making it possible to design a firearm flexibly and reducing the volume and weight of the firearm. According to the present invention, the percussion lock installed on a firearm to fire a bullet by hitting a firing pin comprises a housing mounted in fixed state to a firearm, a hammer installed on the upper part of the housing for hitting a firing pin, a link member linking the hammer and the housing so that the hammer moves on a curve maintaining horizontal state, and an elastic member supporting the link member with elastic force.

Abstract: A long arm grip enhancing device for installation on the front grip portion of the stock on a long arm such as a rifle, a shotgun, a muzzle loader, and the like. The long arm grip enhancing device of the present invention is composed of resiliently deformable material that provides each user with a uniquely customized grip. The present long arm grip enhancing device is usable as an after-market add-on for conventional long arm stocks as well as small arms while the majority of prior art grip enhancement devices are only compatible with small arms such as handguns and pistols that have removable side panels to which the prior art grip enhancement device is secured. The long arm grip enhancing device of the present invention is fully compatible with long arm stocks that are typically of a unitary construction and may be composed of a wide range of materials.

Abstract: The firearm fore grip for use with a firearm having a barrel extending along a bore axis and an attachment rail operatively associated with the barrel and extending along the bore axis. The firearm fore grip comprises a base configured to engage an attachment rail, the base having a leading and a trailing end. A first hand contact surface is configured to extend substantially parallel to the attachment rail from the leading end of the base. A second hand contact surface extends from the first hand contact surface intermediate a leading and trailing ends of the base at an obtuse angle relative to the first hand contact surface.

Abstract: A pistol converter including a body defining a forward pistol barrel engaging portion, a stock coupled to the body, and a rear engagement member for firmly engaging an external portion of a rear of a frame of the pistol.

Abstract: A magazine carrier for a firearm, the magazine carrier including a frame having walls to releasably hold an ammunition magazine, and an external track element defined on the frame for engaging a complementary engagement element. The complementary track element can be on a clip, on an adapter or on another similar frame.

Abstract: A firearm bore cleaning jag includes an elongated body defining an axis, with a first set of multiple fins and a second set of multiple fins positioned at first and second positions, respectively along the length of the body. Each of the fins has two opposed surfaces. Each of the opposed surfaces has an angle characteristic measured with respect to the axis. The opposed surfaces of each fin have different angle characteristics, such that one of the opposed surfaces is less acute than the other. The first set of multiple fins is arranged with their less acute surfaces facing in a first direction, and the second set of multiple fins are arranged with their less acute surfaces facing in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A harmonic barrel dampener operable to increase the accuracy of a weapon having a barrel. According to at least one embodiment, a harmonic barrel dampener comprises an outer portion that substantially encases or enwraps a significant portion of barrel, and wherein the harmonic barrel dampener further comprises at least one acoustic dampening material contained between the outer portion and a weapon's barrel, resulting in improved accuracy of projectiles fired from the weapon.

Abstract: A pistol is concealed and stabilized by filling in an area below the barrel and in front of the grip with a spacer. The result is a rectangular shape similar to a wallet, which shape conceals the presence of the pistol when carried in a pocket (i.e., de-prints the pistol shape), and stabilizes the pistol in the pocket. The spacer may be attached to a trigger guard, to a portion of the pistol frame beneath the forward end of the barrel, or be integrated with the pistol grips, creating the rectangular shape. The spacer may further include a laser aiming device. In one embodiment, the spacer securely grasps a curved portion of the trigger guard and includes a contoured rear surface which is urged against a lower leading edge of the grip, thus firmly establishing a position for the device relative to the pistol.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the reticle for a projectile weapon aiming system comprises a primary horizontal sight line, a primary vertical sight line which intersects the primary horizontal sight line to define a primary aiming point, a windage grid, a ballistics grid, and a range finder grid.

Abstract: An aiming sight has a base, at least one light emitting element on the base, and a clear cover over the light emitting element. The light emitting element is made of light gathering plastic combined with self-luminous microspheres. When ambient light is present, the light emitting element functions as a light gathering rod that emits light from the back end. When no light is present, the light emitting element is self-luminous.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a weight for a fishing line and a method of weighting a fishing line with a sinker. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a weight for a fishing line comprising a length of metallic, inelastic material, the length of material configured into the shape of a coil having an internal coil diameter adapted to accommodate fishing line, the coil comprising a series of loops wherein the spacing between each pair of adjacent loops can be altered by manual application of a transient longitudinal, transverse, or rotational force. The coil may be configured in the field such that it acts as a pure “slip” sinker, it can be partially restrained, or it can be fully immobilized at a given point on the fishing line.

Abstract: An ice fishing apparatus features a support stand engaging and projecting upward from a frozen surface of a body of water and projecting laterally outward at a distance above the frozen surface. A flexible strip has a fixed end coupled to the stand and extends past a distal end laterally outward from the upright portion of the stand engaged in the ice. A wind flap is coupled to the flexible strip at a position therealong between the distal end of the stand and a free end of the flexible strip. A reel support is provided on the support stand and a clip near the free end of the strip is used for gripping fishing line from the reel to move the hook end of the line with the strip under action of moving air on the wind flap.

Abstract: A hidden fishhook structure having a fish shape includes an extendable device, two limiting boards, two engaging boards, and two semi-fish bodies. The extendable device is placed in between the two limiting boards. The two limiting boards are placed in between the two engaging boards. The two engaging boards are placed in between the semi-fish bodies to form a false fish for attracting fish. When a rear fish is hooked, a dragging board of the extendable device will be pulled outwards. Due to the confinement of a limiting recess, an elastic member, connecting rods and a hook member are linked to drive the hook member to extend and slide. A hook of the hook member is exposed from an extending opening to hook the mouth of the real fish securely. By the elasticity of the elastic member, this hidden fishhook structure is capable of re-use and safety.

Abstract: A bedbug protective coaster device supports a furniture leg of an article of furniture thereon. The device includes a body comprising a base member, a first annular wall and a second annular wall formed integrally with one another such that the furniture leg can be supported on a central area of the base member. The first and second annular walls surround the central area to define an annular space between the walls arranged to contain an insect barrier fluid therein. The integral body further includes an annular crevice formed in the body so as to surround the second annular wall. The annular crevice is arranged to receive a pesticide rated only for cracks and crevices therein. The device thus allows bedbug pesticides rated for cracks and crevices to be used in a barrier location between the floor and an article of furniture such as a bed.

Abstract: A pulsed electric field method for the continuous extraction of oil and lipids from small aquatic plants, the method including providing a continuous flow of a slurry of small aquatic plants. A continuous flow of small aquatic plants is directed to a treatment zone. Pulsed electric fields are applied to the treatment zone to lyse cell walls of the small aquatic plants to enhance extraction of oil and lipids therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods (processes) and systems for processing triglyceride-containing, biologically-derived oils to provide for base oils and transportation fuels, wherein partial oligomerization of fatty acids contained therein provide for an oligomerized mixture from which the base oils and transportation fuels can be extracted. Such methods and systems can involve an initial hydrotreating step or a direct isomerization of the oligomerized mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fuel additive whose composition in weight percentage is as follows: nitrogen monoxide 1˜76%, hydrogen peroxide 20˜83%, ethylene 3˜66%, acetone 1˜64%, dichlorodifluoromethane 1˜60%, benzene 1˜60%, carbon tetrachloride 1˜60%, petroleum ether 1˜60%, butanone 1˜60%, ethanol 1˜60%, methanol 1˜60%, ethyl ether 1˜60%, nitryl oil 1˜60%, isopropanol 1˜60%, dichloromethane 1˜60%, toluene 1˜60%, acetonitrile 1˜89%, n-butanol 1˜76%, 2-butanol 1˜60%, tert-butanol 1˜89%, cyclohexane 1˜76%, diethyl ether 1˜90% and nitromethane 1˜76%. Mix the above components well and dissolve them into a solution. The addition should be in the volume ratio of 1:700˜1:60000 when applied.

Abstract: A fuel additive and method for reducing emissions from an engine combusting a middle distillate fuel. The fuel additive contains a synergistic combination of (a) a cetane improver and (b) a mineral oil co-additive.

Abstract: The invention provides a fuel composition comprising a ring-hydrogenated alkyl furfuryl ether of the general formula (I): (I) R?-TF-CH2-O—R wherein TF represents a 2,5-disubstituted tetrahydrofuran ring, wherein each R independently represents a hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and wherein each R? independently represents a methyl group, a hydroxymethyl group, the product of an aldol condensation reaction or an alkoxymethyl group of the general formula (II): (II) —CH2-O—R? wherein each R? independently represents a hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The invention also provides novel and useful ring-hydrogenated alkoxymethyltetrahydrofuran ethers of the general formula (I) above. Moreover, these ring-hydrogenated alkoxymethyltetrahydrofuran ethers disclosed herein have never been used as fuel component, and therefore the use of these ethers has also been claimed as an invention. A further embodiment of the current invention is the process for preparing these components.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of hydroxyalkanoic acid derivatives as a fuel additive. In particular, the present invention provides the use of lower alkyl esters and/or salts of hydroxyalkanoic acid as biofuels and/or fuel additives. The present invention also provides a fuel composition including at least one fuel and lower alkyl esters and/or salts of hydroxyalkanoic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing gasoline components from syngas. Syngas is converted to one or more of methanol, ethanol, mixed alcohols, and dimethyl ether, followed by various combinations of separations and reactions to produce gasoline components with oxygenates, such as alcohols. The syngas is preferably derived from biomass or another renewable carbon-containing feedstock, thereby providing a biorefining process for the production of renewable gasoline.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing gasoline components from syngas. Syngas is converted to one or more of methanol, ethanol, mixed alcohols, and dimethyl ether, followed by various combinations of separations and reactions to produce gasoline components with oxygenates, such as alcohols. The syngas is preferably derived from biomass or another renewable carbon-containing feedstock, thereby providing a biorefining process for the production of renewable gasoline.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing gasoline components from syngas. Syngas is converted to one or more of methanol, ethanol, mixed alcohols, and dimethyl ether, followed by various combinations of separations and reactions to produce gasoline components with oxygenates, such as alcohols. The syngas is preferably derived from biomass or another renewable carbon-containing feedstock, thereby providing a biorefining process for the production of renewable gasoline.

Abstract: A nutrient system for automatically supplying growth medium to an algae growth system comprises a tank for mixing nutrients, together with a plurality of computer-controlled pumps for supplying metered amounts of selected constituents to the tank. The nutrient mix is heated to a preselected temperature under computer control, and recirculated until the desired uniformity is achieved. The nutrient mix is then supplied to the algae growth system.

Abstract: A process for breeding plants which comprises growing plants of a species in an array of containers charged with growing medium of uniform characteristics in an environment of controlled climatic conditions with controlled supply of nutrients and feed water and changing the positions of the containers within the environment as required to ensure at least substantially uniform exposure of all plants in the containers to conditions in the environment. A process for the breeding of open pollinating plants in a greenhouse environment is also provided. A process for breeding plants which comprises identifying trait leads.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method of covering a flower pot with an oversized sleeve, as well as a plant package formed therefrom. The sleeve has an inner diameter which is greater than the maximum diameter of a pot disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion, a skirt portion with a linear or non-linear upper end, or with or without gussets in the lower end or sides. The sleeve may be secured about the pot by crimping a portion of the sleeve having a bonding material thereon, or by using a securing element.

Abstract: A plant wall and module for growing plants is disclosed in which the plant wall and module provide for the controlled delivery of water and nutrients to plants located on the plant wall and module. The plant wall may include a matrix of modules, each module filled with an inert growing medium. The inert growing medium preferably includes openings in which plants are secured and from which plants can grow from the growing medium. An irrigation system delivers water and nutrients to each module and may be removed and replaced from the plant wall without removal of the irrigation system. In addition, a drainage channel, such as a rear drainage channel, is formed so that excess water may exit from the modules. Capillary breaks may also be provided within the growing medium of each module to aid in the distribution of water and nutrients throughout the growing medium.

Abstract: A continuous pyrolysis system, comprising a reactor with a charge port, a discharge port and a first gas outlet and a first axial transporting structure installed therein; a hest-source generator for supplying heat necessary for carrying out a pyrolysis reaction in the reactor; a solid-product reformer for performing a reforming process for the solid product of the pyrolysis reaction, with a first solid product inlet, a first solid product outlet and a second gas outlet, and a second axial transporting structure installed therein, wherein the first solid product inlet is communicated with the discharge port of the reactor; and a gas-barrier component for preventing the gas product of the pyrolysis reaction from entering the solid product reformer and transporting the solid product of the pyrolysis reaction into the solid-product reformer, wherein the gas barrier component is installed in a channel communicating the first solid product inlet and the discharge port of the reactor.

Abstract: A two-step gasification process and apparatus for the conversion of solid or liquid organic waste into clean fuel, suitable for use in a gas engine or a gas burner, is described. The waste is fed initially into a primary gasifier, which is a graphite arc furnace. Within the primary gasifier, the organic components of the waste are mixed with a predetermined amount of air, oxygen or steam, and converted into volatiles and soot. The volatiles consist mainly of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, and may include a variety of other hydrocarbons and some fly ash. The gas exiting the primary gasifier first passes through a hot cyclone, where some of the soot and most of the fly ash is collected and returned to the primary gasifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a combustible gas having a lower heating value of at least 1 MJ/Nm3, comprising the reaction of an oxidizing gas comprising steam or oxygen or CO2 with an organic material in contact with a molten silicate bath held in a tank and comprising a heat supply into the molten silicate, said process operating continuously, silicate being regularly drained from the tank and vitrifiable materials being regularly introduced in order to feed the silicate bath. The heat supply is preferably of the submerged combustion type.

Abstract: A system for moving a door between open and closed positions to selectively allow access to an enclosed space.

Abstract: A sliding fenestration assembly including a panel assembly having at least a primary panel and a secondary panel, where the primary panel is slidable relative to the secondary panel. The assembly further includes an actuator assembly having an actuator. The actuator assembly is coupled with an element, and movement of the actuator causes movement of the element. One or more locking latches are disposed remotely from the actuator, and the two or more locking latches having a locked and unlocked position. The two or more locking latches are coupled with the element and mounted along the primary panel. The actuator assembly is adapted to unlock the two or more locking latches and slide the primary panel.

Abstract: A movable barrier for controlling accesses in general, comprising at least one wing which is provided by at least two mutually connected panels which can rotate to arrange themselves in a mutually superimposed position and in a side-by-side adjacent position as a continuation of each other, in the access blocking position the two panels being in a mutually superimposed position.

Abstract: A device (100) for closing a room opening includes a frame (102), at least one leaf (104), a deformable and/or moveable sealing member (114) and a sealing member actuation device (120). The frame (102) is adapted to be set in a reveal of a room opening, the leaf (104) being movably arranged relative to the frame (102) so as to move relative to the frame from an open to a closed position in which there nonetheless exists between the frame (102) and the leaf (104) a gap (112). The sealing member (114) is disposed at least substantially within the gap (112). The sealing member (114), when not pressurized, does not drag against an adjacent component of the device which is moving relative thereto when the room opening is opened or closed. The sealing member (114) is actuated by the actuation device (120) when the device is in a position suitable for actuation of the sealing member (114) so as to better ensure that the sealing member (114) does not drag against the adjacent component until desired.

Abstract: Motorized split-hinge device for a very heavy double door, designed to be motorized and consisting of at least one flap or panel (1) that is mounted to pivot, around an essentially vertical axis of rotation, on a frame (2), comprising a stationary split-hinge part (3) that is integral with said frame (2) and a movable split-hinge part (4) that is integral with said flap (1) and mounted in rotation relative to said stationary split-hinge part (3) around a pivoting shaft.

Abstract: A path-controlled window lifter of a motor vehicle is provided. The path-controlled window lifter comprising a driver which is connected with a window pane of the motor vehicle and can be driven by means of a drive mechanism for adjusting the window pane, and a base plate mounted in the motor vehicle and composed of a carrier part and a reinforcement part, on which at least two guide paths are formed for guiding the driver and for adjusting the driver along an adjustment path formed by the guide paths. The carrier part and the reinforcement part are arranged at a distance from each other in the manner of an upper flange and a lower flange of an I-beam and are firmly connected with each other.

Abstract: An oscillating-mount split-hinge device designed to be fitted on a very heavy door that includes at least one flap or panel mounted to pivot on a frame, includes at least one lower split-hinge for supporting at least the bulk of the load of the flap of the door and at least one upper split-hinge to form an anti-tilting holding point and axial guide of the flap, whereby each lower or upper split-hinge, includes a stationary split-hinge part integral with the frame and a movable split-hinge part, respectively, integral with the flap, and a pivoting shaft integral with the frame, or the flap, to guide in rotation the movable split-hinge part relative to the stationary split-hinge part around the pivoting shaft, by insertion of roller bearing elements that can allow an angular lack of coaxiality on the stationary split-hinge part relative to the movable split-hinge part of each so-called lower split-hinge and/or upper split-hinge.

Abstract: A hinge for a hingedly movable sash in a window having a frame, including a track assembly having a track and a shoe engageable with the track and reciprocally movable along the track. The shoe presents a first rolling member at a first portion thereof and a bearing portion at a second portion. The shoe is shiftable between a window closed configuration in which the bearing portion contacts the track and transmits loads from the track to the sash arm and a window moving configuration in which the rolling member contacts the track and transmits loads from the track to the sash arm and rolls along the track as the shoe translates along the track.

Abstract: A coated cutting insert for removing material from a workpiece that includes a substrate is disclosed. A wear-resistant coating on the substrate that includes an ?-alumina layer and a Zr— or Hf— carbonitride outer layer deposited on the ?-alumina layer. The Zr— or Hf— carbonitride outer layer is subjected to a post-coat wet blasting treatment. The wet blasting changes the stress condition of the exposed alumina coating layer from an initial tensile stress condition to a compressive stress condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing cerium carbonate which enables preparation of hexagonal cerium carbonate by a simplified process, a cerium carbonate powder prepared thereby, and a method for preparing a cerium oxide powder using the same. The method for preparing cerium carbonate comprises the step of contact-reacting orthorhombic cerium carbonate with a primary alcohol aqueous solution comprising water and primary alcohol at a weight ratio of 1:0.1 or more at a temperature of 160° C. or more to form hexagonal cerium carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates a refuge used in underground mines, and more particularly to a type of isolated refuge cabin used in underground mines, including the supporting airbag (1), the body shell (2) equipped outside the supporting air bag (1), a breathable air supplier (4) and an air inflation device (3); the air outlet (5) of the air inflation device (3) is linked with an air outlet (7) of the supporting air bag (1) through an air supply passage(6); the air inlet (8) of the breathable air supplier (4) is connected to the interior cavity of the body shell (2) through an air intake passage (9); the air outlet (10) of the breathable air supplier (4) is linked with the lower part of the interior cavity of the body shell (2) through the air outlet passage(11); the breathable air supplier (4) includes a shell (12), the oxygen generating agent (13) equipped inside the shell (12); the emergency exit (14) is installed on the body shell (2).

Abstract: A non-permanent seating system includes a first and second riser assembly each having a deck mounted thereto. Each deck having an upper deck skin and a lower deck skin which sandwiches a core. A drive system engaged with the first riser assembly and the second riser assembly telescopes the first riser assembly relative to the second riser assembly.

Abstract: A properly formed long strip of aluminum or composite, the gutter attachment mounted longitudinally extending on the top front horizontal surface of gutter comprising of inward lip (30A) or extended inward lip leading into gutter, is contiguous to horizontal attached wall or top triple horizontal wall serving to incorporate a debris filtering screen or debris filtering cap and fastened or rest on the top front horizontal surface of gutter, the horizontal attached wall or top triple horizontal wall, is contiguous to elevated and forward oriented wall serving to stop the excess water from going over to the top front vertical surface of gutter. The elevated and forward oriented wall is contiguous to a front downward panel which does not touch the front visible wall of gutter. The front downward panel also serve to add piercings a hides gutter mounting nail head and rope light lighting.

Abstract: A pole mounted rotation platform and wind power generator that is secured to an existing structure, which may or may not be vertical, to augment an existing power grid. The pole mounted rotation platform and wind power generator includes a wind sail assembly and a platform capable of rotating about the existing structure. The pole mounted rotation platform and wind power generator may be assembled, secured, leveled and aligned to the existing structure as component parts and in such a manner that any existing equipment on the existing structure does not need to be repositioned or relocated. During usage, the wind sail assembly rotates about the existing structure via the rotation platform, the resulting rotational energy is converted to electrical power, and the electrical power is output to a suitable power-using, -storing or -converting system.

Abstract: A method of installing a self-adhered termination bar over a roofing system membrane positioned against a vertical surface, such as, for example, a parapet wall. The method includes positioning a termination bar having a pre-applied adhesive layer on a vertical surface having a single-ply membrane secured thereto. The self-adhered termination bar is initially secured to the membrane solely by the adhesive layer provided thereon. Mechanical fasteners are then driven through apertures in the self-adhered termination bar and into the structure to permanently secure the termination bar in place. The self-adhered termination bar allows the installation process to be performed by a single person.

Abstract: A retractable roof system (30) for a large building structure (32) for selectively closing off an opening (39) of a fixed roof (34) of the building structure (32), the system includes at least one roof section (40) movably mountable on at least one pier (42). A deployment mechanism (46) is provided and includes ropes (66) and pulleys (68) appropriately mounted on the top section (50) of the pier (42). The ropes (66) extend from an actuating piston (60) to the movable part (44) of the top section (50).

Abstract: A retractable roof system (30) for a large building structure (32) for selectively closing off an opening (39) of a fixed roof (34) of the building structure (32), the system includes at least one roof section (40) movably mountable on at least one pier (42). A deployment mechanism (46) is provided and includes a weight assembly in the form of a piston (76) of cylindrical form and comprising a generally cylindrical body (76) provided with top and bottom ring-type cylinder bumpers (78) and seal rings (84) let into ring grooves formed in the surface of the piston.

Abstract: A retractable roof system (30) for a large building structure (32) for selectively closing off an opening (39) of a fixed roof (34) of the building structure (32), the system includes at least one roof section (40) movably mountable on at least one pier (42) of substantially C-section when viewed in profile. The or each pier (42) comprises a ground-engaging foot (43) with an upstanding substantially columnar portion (48) leading to a substantially horizontal top section (50) provided with a movable bracket (44) reciprocable in guide channels (54) formed in the top section (50) and actuable by a deployment mechanism (46).

Abstract: The AIA (American Institute of Architects) estimates that 48% of all greenhouse emissions emanate from buildings. By increasing a building's energy efficiency, we can reduce the demand for non-renewable (carbon burning) “grid-based” electrical power. Additionally, there is a need to produce buildings for both residential and commercial use that have a low impact on natural resources and on the environment. It is good stewardship to produce a product that uses sustainable materials, does not pollute the environment, reduces energy demand, and is available and affordable to the mass population. The present invention relates to energy efficient buildings, built in a factory environment using sustainable materials and energy efficient technologies, from the ground up. These buildings could be rated by the LEED rating system, or similar rating system, and could carry a LEED Silver rating or better.

Abstract: A portable dwelling for use on the ground is disclosed having an enclosure with an interior space so dimensioned to receive an adult human being in a reclined or laying position and in an upright sitting position within the interior space. The enclosure has a plurality of surfaces between the interior space and an exterior space capable of maintaining dryness of the interior space in the event of a rainfall. Wheels are attached to the enclosure to facilitate movement of the enclosure along the ground. The enclosure has a mass capable of being moved along the ground via the wheels by the single adult human being, and has an exterior profile so dimensioned to allow the enclosure to be moved along a sidewalk of a city without completely obstructing a navigable portion of the sidewalk.