Abstract: A butt plate for a gun, in particular a long gun, with an intermediate piece to be attached to the rear side of a butt of the gun facing toward the shooter and with a plate made of a recoil-damping material, which is attachable to the side of the intermediate piece facing toward the shooter. A monopod is accommodated in a recess of the intermediate piece in a slidable manner such that the monopod can be moved from a position in which it is substantially arranged within the recess into at least a second position in which an end of the monopod protrudes out of the intermediate piece in such a manner that the butt can be supported on a solid base by means of the monopod. The intermediate piece is substantially made of a machinable material.

Abstract: A receiver spur adapted to be mounted behind the trigger and the trigger guard of a firearm such as the AR-15. The spur is configured to substantially conformingly abut the surface of the receiver immediately behind the trigger guard and is secured to the receiver.

Abstract: A gun stand comprising a base for supporting a gun and a ribbon of stiff material including a coiled portion and an uncoiled portion (e.g., having a curved lateral cross-sectional shape). A lock mechanism (e.g., movable between an engaged position and a released position) can be used to inhibit movement of the ribbon relative to the base. Preferably, the lock mechanism further includes a trigger for selectively moving the lock mechanism between the engaged and released positions. The gun stand can comprise two ribbons, each having a coiled portion and an uncoiled portion. At least one of the ribbons can include a releasable securing mechanism (e.g., magnets) for securing the uncoiled portions of the ribbons to each other. A foot brace can be secured to a free end of the ribbon. A releasable attachment mechanism (e.g., a strap) can be provided to secure the gun to the gun stand.

Abstract: A device comprising an elongated body having at least one aperture through the body, said aperture silhouetting a barrel bushing for a model 1911 handgun by being shaped in substantially the same shape as a barrel bushing, but slightly larger so it fits snugly and allows the device to operate as a bushing wrench. The aperture may have a longer dimension, said longer dimension substantially perpendicular to the elongated axis of the body so that the aperture is operable to mate with and operate a barrel bushing. Certain embodiments may include additional openings that silhouette barrel bushings for the same or other firearms.

Abstract: A system for aiming a projectile weapon includes a telescopic sight for use with a second sighting device, such as a reflex sight or other non-magnifying sight. The telescopic sight has an eye point spaced apart rearwardly from its eyepiece and positioned at a vertical plane containing a line of initial trajectory of the weapon to which the aiming system is mounted so that a line parallel to the line of initial trajectory does not intersect the eyepiece. The location of the eye point facilitates concurrent use of a second sighting device at a normal mounting height and viewable past the eyepiece, thereby allowing the viewer to change views between the telescopic sight and the second sighting device with little eye movement and essentially no head movement.

Abstract: A scope mount assembly for removeably attaching a scope to a firearm is disclosed herein. The firearm may include a rail assembly. The scope mount assembly may include a base member and at least one ring extending from the base member. The at least one ring may be configured to secure at least a portion of the scope therein. Moreover, the scope mount assembly may include at least one scope mount rail assembly extending from the ring.

Abstract: A firearm aiming device and attachment mechanism is an aiming device or gun sight for firearms and an attachment mechanism therefor. The aiming device and attachment mechanism are particularly useful for aiming/using hand-held guns, such as pistols and revolvers or short range rifles. In accordance with embodiments of one aspect of the present invention there is provided an aiming device to aid a shooter of a firearm having a barrel, an aiming device attachment member receiving slot of the tapering type, and a front aiming sight. The aiming device includes an elongated housing having a tunnel therein, the tunnel configured so it is parallely arrangeable with the firearm's barrel and alignable with the front sight. The housing has at least one light admitting opening to the tunnel and an inwardly tapering groove that is generally crosswise to the longitudinal axis of the elongated housing.

Abstract: A rear sight comprises a base member and a top member. The base member comprises a fitting portion and a base member bearing surface. The fitting portion of the base member is attachable to a firearm. The top member comprises a rear sight alignment portion and a top member bearing surface. The top member bearing surface is slidably engageable with the base member bearing surface for pivotable movement of the top member relative to the base member between lowered and raised positions. Movement of the top member away from the lowered position and toward the raised position increases the distance between the rear sight alignment portion and a barrel axis of the firearm to thereby adjust the elevation of the rear sight alignment portion of the rear sight.

Abstract: A bait for attracting animals and configured for screwing into the ground is provided. The bait includes a shaft portion having a center portion having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being at opposite ends along a longitudinal direction of the center portion, and a helical protrusion extending from the center portion, the helical protrusion being adapted for engaging the ground and drawing the center portion into the ground as the center portion is rotated; and a head portion attached to the second end of the center portion. Wherein the shaft portion and the head portion are a food for the animals.

Abstract: An insect decoy is provided that includes a vapor-isolated vessel, a chemical compound disposed within the vapor-isolated vessel, and an excitation energy source. The chemical compound may have one or more absorption bands at a set of absorption wavelengths and have one or more emission bands at a set of emission wavelengths. The excitation energy source may be configured to produce electromagnetic radiation at the absorption wavelengths so as to fluoresce the chemical compound and release photons at the emission wavelengths. The vapor-isolated vessel may be configured with at least one infrared transmissive window that is substantially transparent to the released photons at the emission wavelengths of the chemical compound.

Abstract: A bait for attracting animals and configured for inserting into the ground. The bait includes a shaft portion having a center portion having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being at opposite ends along a longitudinal direction of the center portion, and a protrusion extending from the center portion, the protrusion being adapted for engaging the ground as the center portion is inserted into the ground; and a head portion attached to the second end of the center portion. The shaft portion and the head portion are a food for the animals.

Abstract: A motorized decoy provides lifelike feeding motion by rotating a weighted head through a full 360 degrees. As the head passes the upper apex of rotation, a drive cam located on the drive shaft disengages from a cam located on the decoy head, thereby allowing the head to accelerate and plunge quickly into the water. This action simultaneously causes the rear of the decoy to rotate to a vertical orientation. The head pauses under water until the drive cam re-engages the head cam at the bottom point of the rotation and continues to rotate the head through a channel in the body. This redistribution of weight causes the body to return to a horizontal position. The head rotation continues to the apex and the cycle repeats. This motion also disturbs the surface of the water surrounding the decoy, which can impart motion to adjacent static waterfowl decoys.

Abstract: An apparatus for harvesting aquatic animals has a cod end portion and an elongate lengthener portion. The cod end portion has an open leading end and a closed trailing end and side wall(s), the side wall(s) and the trailing end being substantially impervious to water. The elongate lengthener portion has a leading end, a trailing end, and side wall(s), at least a major part of the side wall(s) comprising a material substantially impervious to water. The trailing end of the lengthener portion is operatively connected to the leading end of the cod end portion. The elongate lengthener portion comprises a plurality of escapements through which water can pass from an interior to an exterior of the apparatus to cause a general reduction in the water flow rate inside the apparatus when the apparatus is submerged in a body of water and there is water flow relative to the apparatus.

Abstract: A fishing rod butt for use with a fishing reel and a rod blank and process for operating the butt generally includes depressing a spring loaded button of a hinge assembly coupling a link end of a first elongate member and a U-shaped end of a second elongate member configured to receive the link end of the first elongate member. The first elongate member including an open end configured to receive a rod blank and an adjustable reel seat for receiving a fishing rod reel. The spring loaded button includes an elongate body and at least one transverse member extending from a long axis thereof, wherein depressing the spring loaded button compresses a biased spring and disengages the at least one transverse member from a first notch within the hinge assembly.

Abstract: A mechanized trolling device includes a flotation chamber, a power source and motor in a water-tight enclosed chamber, and a sheltered impeller. The device travels many times the distance that an angler can cast, and automatically shuts off after a set period of time. A fishing line attached to the device can be deployed so the angler can fish at the depth of the water where the device has travelled.

Abstract: A fish-sorting system for sorting fish in a dragged fishing net (1), wherein the fish are actively sorted by means of a detection device (2, 3) which detects at least one size of a fish to be sorted; a processing unit which compares the size detected by the detection means (2, 3) with the desired size; and a sorting device (4) which retains fish in the fishing net (1) of a size greater than the desired size and which releases fish of a size smaller than the desired size from the fishing net (1) on the basis of the comparison between the detected size and the desired size carried out by the processing unit.

Abstract: A fishing mechanism for selectively attaching a fishing device to a line is provided. In one example, the fishing mechanism comprises an elongated outer insert mechanism having a line path channel formed therein, the line path channel extending from one end of the elongated outer insert mechanism to its other end, and wherein the elongated outer insert mechanism further comprises an elongated opening that extends from said one to said other end, the elongated opening being configured such that the line may be placed through the elongated opening and into the line path channel without having to guide an end of the line through the line path channel from said one end to said other end.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and related methods are disclosed that generally provide for the controllable release of scent attractants in the vicinity of an implement used to catch or capture fish or other aquatic species. In various embodiments, a fishing accessory is provided that enables an angler to adjust the rate of release of a scent attractant contained within a cavity thereof.

Abstract: An improved fishing jig for connecting a lure body to a fishing line is disclosed. A rivet is insertable into the lure body and can function as a conduit to the fishing line. The rivet can be connected to a jig weight and can be formed with a single twisted wire forming an eye for engaging a hook barb. A lure attachment can be connected to the rivet, or between the rivet and lure body, to modify the shape, movement, or sensory attributes of the fishing jig. The rivet permits attachment of the line and of jig weights and hooks at selected locations along the length of a soft lure body, significantly extending the operating life of the jig body and by changing the functional operation of the jig when cast into, resting in, or retrieved through the water.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to fishing lures, and more specifically, to a contracting fishing lure that provides life-like movement to mimic live bait. The fishing lure is configured so that when the fishing lure is retrieved (e.g., reeled in) or jigged by an angler, or the fishing line is pulled or twitched, the fishing lure transitions from a first non-contracted position to a second contracted position. The purpose of the invention is to provide a fishing lure that will successfully attract fish by displaying a unique action in the water.

Abstract: A fishing jig for connecting a lure body to a fishing line includes rivet insertable into the lure body and can function as a conduit to the fishing line. The rivet can be connected to a jig weight and can be formed with a single twisted wire forming an eye for engaging a hook barb. The rivet permits attachment of the line and of jig weights and hooks at selected locations along the length of a soft lure body, significantly extending the operating life of the jig body and by changing the functional operation of the jig when cast into, resting in, or retrieved through the water.

Abstract: A concealed hook fish lure is disclosed. In one embodiment, a lure body contains an interior body cavity wherein is placed a hook that is pivotally mounted on a connecting rod. In a first position, the hook is concealed within the lure body and held in place by a first magnet up to the moment of the strike. At the moment of the strike, the fish presses a shaft portion of the concealed hook, which causes the hook to pivot on the connecting rod, thereby moving the hook to a second position where the hook extends outside the body cavity. The pivot movement of the hook from concealed position to deployed position is urged by a second magnet, which second magnet holds the hook in the deployed position, thereby facilitating the setting of the hook in the fish's mouth. The lure is useful in waters containing weeds and other debris, and provides improvements with respect to a simple mechanism for concealing and deploying the hook.

Abstract: A fishing hook guard is provided which not only is able to prevent a guard member from being broken but also allows the direction of the guard member to be easily adjusted, and further allows the guard member to be easily replaced. It is possible to attain the above object when a fishing hook guard 10 includes a guard member 14 having flexibility and a base 16 formed from an elastic material and including: a shank insertion hole 18 through which a shank 12b of a fishing hook 12 is inserted and which has a smaller diameter than that of the shank 12b; and a guard member holding portion 20 which holds one end portion 14a of the guard member 14 such that another end portion 14b of the guard member 14 is directed toward a leading end portion 12a of the fishing hook 12.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed toward a fish attractor. The fish attractor has a cylindrical container having an open end, a closed end and a sidewall therebetween. The sidewall has a plurality of holes therein. A hanger cap plug is removably secured to the open end of the cylindrical container. A dispensing sponge located within the cylindrical container. The dispensing sponge has a scented compound applied thereto. When placed in water, the scent compound passed through the holes in the sidewall of the cylindrical container and released into the water, thereby attracting fish.

Abstract: A two-piece, sanitary, safe and humane mousetrap comprising an entrance device and a container, wherein the entrance device comprises a tunnel, a one-way door, a mousetrap support piece, a fastening mechanism, and a door locking mechanism, is disclosed. Specifically, the mousetrap is formed by inserting the container to the entrance device from the back of the tunnel all the way to the one-way door. Preferably the one-way door comprises a pivotal wire door with a push-and-lock mechanism or comprises a gate with a touch-and-drop mechanism. The preferred entrance device is able to fit a common bottle. When the entrance device contains a flat rim fitted around the tunnel, the entrance device is capable of fitting containers of various sizes and shapes during repeated uses.

Abstract: An animal trap having an enclosure body, a restraint, and a latching and triggering mechanism is provided. A method of using this animal trap is also provided.

Abstract: A snare trapping system including a trigger mechanism operatively connected to an anchor line. The trigger mechanism includes a base, a pivot arm pivotally connected to the base, a trip line extension operatively connected to the pivot arm, and a selective opening being a trigger aperture in a set position and a trigger slot in a tripped position. The trip line extension is operatively connected to a trip line. A main line is selectively connected to the trigger mechanism through a connection ring, a portion of which is disposed through the trigger aperture in the set position.

Abstract: Dual action lethal containers, systems and methods and novel compositions and formulas which are used to kill mosquitoes and their larvae. Generally pyramid shaped containers can have combined interior larvacidal and adultacidal coatings above and below a side opening in the container. A removable inclined grate cap can also allow for mosquitoes to enter into the container. Inclined stacked walls inside the container form attractive surfaces for mosquitoes to breed. Water-holding containers, such as flower pots, water holding dishes used under plant pots, vases, bird baths, and fountains and storm water inlets, can be coated with novel larvicide and/or adulticide coatings. Small objects can be coated with larvicide or larvicide and adulticide combination, which can be dropped in water-holding containers which can leach out pesticide over time which prevents mosquitoes from breeding in the water-holding containers.

Abstract: A pest trap, such as for flies, includes a disposable bag with a lure therein, and a sealing mechanism set at or near the top of the bag. The sealing mechanism engages with a removable top, which covers a canister. The bag with sealing mechanism is connected to the top, and then the top is placed on the canister, with the disposable bag in the canister. Once the bag has become filled with pest insects, the sealing mechanism is activated, which seals the top of the bag and separates the bag from the top. The top can then be removed from the canister, and the canister upended to dump the disposable bag into the garbage.

Abstract: In an insect trap a housing is provided having a swingable guard grill attached at a front of the housing. First and second insect attractant lamps are mounted in the housing. The guard grill has at least one window and a pivotable glueboard mounting, retention, and removal drawer assembly located at said window. The drawer assembly is pivotable at one end. The drawer assembly has a drawer panel and a V-shaped member attached to a back of the drawer panel. The V-shaped member has first and second transverse walls connecting at an apex, each wall having a respective window. A first glueboard is retained in arc-shaped fashion between said apex and the first corner and a second glueboard is retained in arc-shaped fashion between said apex and a second corner.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for killing target pests using strategically designed moats. The moats are constructed of barrier material that is difficult for the target pests to traverse, material that is easy for the target pests to traverse, and killing material, which tends to kill the target pests after they have made adequate contact with it. These elements are strategically positioned so that target pests that are attracted to a bait travel along a long zigzag path parallel to the barrier material and, hence, a long zigzag path along killing material held by the material that is easy for the target pests to traverse and along any killing material contained in a strategically positioned furrow. Moat system embodiments that provide selective access to baits and/or killing material are disclosed. Several examples are provided demonstrating applications to bed bugs, and explanation is provided for how to apply the invention to other pests.

Abstract: A chemical dosage dispenser (10) including a reservoir (26) containing an aerosol based chemical formulation; a bait mount (28) on which a bait or a lure can be mounted, the bait mount (28) being configured to be bitten by a target animal; and an activation arrangement (32) which operatively connects the bait mount (28) and reservoir (26), the activation arrangement (32) moving between a rest position where the reservoir (26) is closed and an activated position where the reservoir (26) dispenses the chemical formulation. In use, a target animal can move the activation arrangement (32) between the rest position and activated position by moving the bait mount (28).

Abstract: The present invention provides a termite attractant comprising 1-butanol, 2-butanol, or esters, ketones, ethers, carboxylic acids thereof, or salts thereof; a mimic termite-egg comprising the attractant; and a method for exterminating and controlling termites using the attractant or mimic termite-egg.

Abstract: The disclosures described herein provide for a gasification feedstock which includes a mixture of a solid feedstock with a liquid feedstock. The solid feedstock includes a heating value of less than approximately 20 Megajoules/kilogram (MJ/kg), expressed on a wet basis. The non-aqueous liquid feedstock includes a heating value of greater than approximately 14 MJ/kg, expressed on a wet basis. The resulting feedstock is useful as a gasification fuel.

Abstract: An emulsification method for converting deasphalted oil and/or asphaltenes into more suitable products for market demands and utilization in self sufficient energy production treatments plants is disclosed. Asphaltenes and residues from sonication of heavy oil feedstocks, as well as de-asphalted oil, may be used in combination with water and other chemical additives for conversion into a suitable fuel which may be stored, handled, and transported.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward compositions suitable for use as dielectric fluids, lubricant fluids and biodiesel fluids. Compositions described herein are obtained from a saturated, unsaturated or combinations of both monol, diol, triol or polyol acyl ester based fluid and/or a non-ester based fluid and 2,4,6-tris(di-C1-C6-alkylaminomethyl) phenol and/or the carboxylic acid salt of 2,4,6-tris(di-C1-C6-alkylaminomethyl) phenol. These compositions demonstrate improved oxidative stability and/or hydrolytic stability at higher use temperatures.

Abstract: A compound useful for reducing fouling in a hydrocarbon refining process is provided. A method for preparing the compound includes functionalizing a polymer having a vinyl chain end to obtain a terminal group having one or more anhydride units, and reacting the anhydride units with a polyamine. Methods of using the compound and compositions thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A system includes a biodiesel production system and an advanced process controller configured to implement a model predictive control algorithm to control one or more aspects of the biodiesel production system.

Abstract: Described herein are associative polymers capable of controlling one or more physical and/or chemical properties of non-polar compositions and related compositions, methods and systems.

Abstract: A novel method of separating bio oil (pyrolysis oil) into oxygenated rich species and lignin/phenolic based species in a highly efficient manner is provided. Lignin and phenolic fractions can be separated from light oxygenates from bio oil by use of reversible ?-hydroxysulfonic acid.

Abstract: The processes and systems herein described enable the use of CO2 to handle heavy oil fractions. A significant reduction in the requisite energy to maintain such a fuel in fluid form is attained. The energy reduction from herein described residue handling systems facilitate increased combustion plant efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. The residue handling system is useful in refineries, power generation plants and other processes utilizing heavy oil residues as a feed.

Abstract: A charcoal briquette which contains about 1% to 16% long porous organic fibers and 1% to 8% diatomaceous earth additives to create a charcoal briquette that is capable of being extruded at lower pressures and contains air pockets to aid in oxidation.

Abstract: A fire starter which contains about 1% to 16% long porous organic fibers and 1% to 8% diatomaceous earth additives to create a firelog that is capable of being extruded at lower pressures and contains air pockets to aid in oxidation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a hydrogen generating fuel comprising grains comprising a promoter and AlH3, each grain having a size between 1 and 10 ?m. In some embodiments, the grains can be pressed into a porous pellet.

Abstract: An artificial fireplace log comprising an elongated combustible body defined by a solid core and formed from compacted recycled wood fibers and bio waxes derived from organic materials. The log contains a luxurious scented material that will give off a luxurious scent when the log is burned.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel method for the production of a biomass composition from waste materials including the steps of evaluating the waste material for emissions related factors, treating the evaluated waste material with the additive composition to form a low emissions biomass composition and shaping the biomass composition into solid fuel formations. The present invention further provides an additive composition used in the treatment of the waste materials that comprises an emission sponge, a filler and optional BTU modifier. The treating step includes the steps of sizing selected waste materials, blending the sized waste materials with the additive composition formulated specifically for the waste material and forming the blended waste materials into solid fuel formations. The resulting biomass solid fuel formations produce lower emissions than typically produced by coal and may be combined with, or used in place of coal in coal burning structures and devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides portable pelletizing systems for in situ processing of biomass material to pellets. Systems according to embodiments of the invention have a complete set of processing components and an engine for powering the processing components. The processing components are interconnected. Loading, unloading, and coordination of each of the processing components is automatically controlled through a controller. A heat exchange network is integrated with the engine and the processing components, wherein the heat exchange network transfers heat between the engine and the processing components. The system is self-contained and may be transported using a vehicle so that the system may receive biomass material of varying composition and moisture content at a point of origin. The complete set of processing components may include an input, a means for reducing the size of the biomass material, a blender, a dryer, a conditioner, a pellet mill, a cooler, and an output.

Abstract: Methods and systems for utilizing deep ocean water in the cultivation and harvesting of nutrients and CO2 for algae and other valuable aquaculture species for the production of algal biomass and the like. The systems of the present invention include a floating deep water harvesting barge, a containment device, and a storage or pumping device. The containment device may be a closed system, an open system, or a photo-bioreactor. The present invention is also directed to improved methods for drying algae biomass and further downstream applications and uses of the algae biomass.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an applicator system comprising a beam; an applicator transducer; an applicator hose system coupled to the beam and the applicator transducer, the applicator hose system comprising: a trolley system configured to move bi-directionally along the beam based on a cable-pulling operation of the applicator transducer; a hose carrier configured to carry at least a portion of a hose; and an applicator that is coupled to one end of the hose carried by the hose carrier and operably coupled to the trolley system.

Abstract: A method of selectively eradicating plants includes generating images of multiple plants arranged in a bed using a machine vision system mounted to a platform moving along the bed, determining respective locations of the multiple plants from the generated images, selecting from among the multiple plants one or more target plants to be eradicated, and eradicating the one or more target plants by forcing the one or more target plants into the bed using a plunger moving along the bed.