Abstract: An orthopedic walking boot, comprising a base to support a user's foot, the base having a section configured to support the user's posterior portion of the heel; a support assembly extending from the base to support the user's lower leg; and a heel cushion arranged with said section of the base to engage the user's posterior portion of the heel, the heel portion having a free edge configured to flex.

Abstract: An innovated design for athletic footwear also known as a cleat is herein disclosed with soccer as the playing sport in mind. Primarily, it is the geometry and configuration of the individual cleats provided, as well as number of total cleat structures that engage a playing field, that are optimally designed to contact and transverse the field. In a preferred design, individual cleats are six-sided and therefore maximize a lateral surface area. An additional improved upper is also configured to the athletic footwear to provide increased power transfer to a ball in a kicking motion.

Abstract: A sports shoe, particularly for soccer use and the like, comprising an upper and a sole which is provided with one or more studs, each stud being associated with the sole by way of at least one elastically deformable element for the movement of at least part of the stud about its own longitudinal axis in such a manner as to follow the movements of change of direction, traction and stopping of the athlete who is wearing the sports shoe, the sports shoe further comprising a stripping prevention element that lies inside the sole and the stud, passing through the elastically deformable element in order to prevent accidental breakages of the elastically deformable element and/or the separation of the stud during the use of the sports shoe.

Abstract: A scent dispersing boot is provided having a vertically aligned pocket attached to the upper, wherein the pocket is biased in an open position and apertured to allow air to circulate. A wick is impregnated with a game-attracting scent and inserted in the pocket. The pocket is particularly suited for use with spike wicks, having a head and a leg, wherein the leg is dipped in a liquid, game-attracting scent and inserted in the pocket with the leg of the wick extending from the bottom of the pocket.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method to efficiently and effectively dredge in the presence of hard rock. An additional aspect of the present invention is to provide a system that induces cavitation bubbles and/or a vortex flow within a dredging cutter head by use of water jets mounted within a cavity of the cutter head. The cavitation bubbles and/or vortex flow produced by the water jets urge comminution of hard rock encountered during dredging operations, providing a more effective and efficient dredging of waterways than conventional approaches.

Abstract: The invention provides a banner comprising: a strip (1) of flexible material bearing a sequence of letters or numbers or other characters which together constitute a message; one or more light sources mounted on or behind the banner so as to illuminate the message; a source of electrical power for the light sources; and one or more switches for switching the light sources on or off.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system is provided. The system includes a housing and a detachable member. The housing comprises a recess, and the recess includes a protrusion to contact the detachable member and further includes a recessed bay. Depression of a portion of the detachable member causes the portion of the detachable member to sink into the recessed bay while an opposing portion of the detachable member protrudes from the housing.

Abstract: A magnetic sign holder and system including a substantially flat accommodating portion formed of a ferromagnetic material to accommodate the magnetic sign, and one or more mounting brackets extending from one or more sides of the accommodating portion to affix the holder to a supporting member.

Abstract: A label including a base film having a front side and a reverse side and an adhesive layer on the reverse side of the base film. The base film includes a multilayered film including at least two layers laminated together, which layers are oriented in different degrees of orientation in at least one direction of the layer. A method for providing wash-off pressure-sensitive labels for bottles and other containers. A multilayered base film is provided by laminating together at least two layers oriented in different degrees of orientation in at least one direction of the layer. The base film has a front side and a reverse side. An adhesive layer is provided on the reverse side of the base film.

Abstract: The label assembly is comprised of a flexible body with a front and back surface and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the flexible body is affixed to the electronic device. A label is attached to the front surface of the flexible body and includes a visual representation of a connection of the electronic device that corresponds to an actual connection of the electronic device as well as an identification mark associated with the visual representation of the connection. The flexible body of the label assembly includes a status indicator displaying a status based on electrical signals associated with the actual connection of the electronic device, and the flexible body includes an electrical connector connecting the status indicator of the flexible body and the electrical signals associated with the actual connection of the electronic device.

Abstract: A device for displaying the number of rounds remaining in a firearm magazine is disclosed. The device may include a digital counter with a voltage source. A voltage may flow from the from the digital counter, through a magazine connection, and to a follower conductor in the magazine. The follower conductor may contact binary coded conductive strips, which may return a binary representation of the number of rounds in the magazine to the digital counter.

Abstract: A bolt control device for causing the bolt of a firearm to be held in a retained position after each round is fired, the bolt control device capable of being manipulated by the user to also release and return the bolt to a firing position so that the firearm may be used to fire an additional round.

Abstract: A straight pull bolt action system for use with a firearm includes a bolt, an action bar, a locking pin and a locking lug. The locking lug front end is pivotally moveable between an up position and a down position, the bolt and action bar are longitudinally moveable between forward and rearward positions. The bolt has a lower locking surface that locks with the locking lug front end when the bolt is in the forward position and the locking lug front end is in the up position. The locking pin has one portion slidably disposed in an opening in the bolt and another portion slidably disposed in an L-shaped opening in the action bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of gun technology. The trigger mechanism comprises a body, a spring-loaded sear, a trigger with a spring, and adjustment screws, including a screw for adjusting the triggering and a screw for adjusting the triggering motion. The trigger mechanism additionally comprises a screw for adjusting the amount of engagement of the trigger with the sear. All of the adjustment screws are mounted in the body and are oriented vertically. The sear is provided with a tooth which can come into contact with a moth present on the trigger. Furthermore, the trigger tooth surface which interacts with the sear tooth surface is curvilinear. The technical result consists in increasing the reliability and simplicity of assembling and servicing the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to firearm triggers comprising engagement profiles. In various embodiments, a trigger mechanism may include a trigger component and/or trigger shank have a first profile and a second profile. The location of the second profile relative to an operator may be a second of the shape of the first profile.

Abstract: A magazine loader for loading cartridges into a magazine is provided. The magazine loader may include a base member configured for positioning on an open end of the magazine, a first cartridge support member extending from the base member, and a second cartridge support member extending from the base member. The first cartridge support member may include a first slot configured for receiving a base end of each of the cartridges. The second cartridge support member may include a second slot configured for receiving a tip end of each of the cartridges. A related system for loading and storing cartridges for a firearm also is provided.

Abstract: A wrist clamp having an integral and/or removable light source and attached magazine bracket is provided. The wrist clamp includes an outside surface and an inside surface. The wrist clamp is formed to fit around and secure to the wrist of a user so that the inside surface is adjacent to the user's skin. The magazine bracket may protrude from the outside surface of the wrist clamp and may releasably secure a gun magazine within so that the user may have quick access to the gun magazine. The wrist clamp includes a power button for the light source.

Abstract: The instant application discloses, among other things, a Fishing Device with a curved body. The Fishing Device may effect a spiral motion while the Fishing Device moves through water. The Fishing Device may also have a hook garage, which may hold a shank of a hook, or provide storage of a hook while the Fishing Device is not in use.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure utilizes gyratory motion of a rotating auger of the lure to provide novel water dynamics while the lure is being pulled through the water in order to entice a fish to strike at the lure. The lure includes a shaft, a head on one end of the shaft, a tail on another end of the shaft, and the auger situated freely on the shaft between the head and the tail for rotation on and about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The auger has one or more configured external blades along its length. The blade(s) provide a means that rotates the auger through water resistance as the lure is pulled through the water to thereby create novel and enhanced water dynamics.

Abstract: Releasable sinkers for marine applications are described, each of which utilizes rapidly disintegrating water soluble material as an attachment means or as part of an attachment assembly for securing a weight to fishing line. Depending on the configuration of the rapidly disintegrating water soluble material, after exposing the sinker to water, for example, by casting a line into the water or by returning a caught fish back into the water, the rapidly disintegrating water soluble material will dissolve, thereby releasing the sinker from the fishing line. The weighted portion of the sinker, which provides the majority of sinker weight, may be preferably formed from an organic material that will also eventually dissolve in water, although at a much slower rate than the rapidly disintegrating water soluble material.

Abstract: Electric deterrent device for birds or other pests are described that include at least one conductor coupled to an elongated base having upper and lower surfaces. The base can include a coating on at least a portion of the base, and preferably at least part of the upper and/or lower surfaces.

Abstract: Provided are a pest control system, a pest control method and a pest control program which can destroy pests from agriculture with no harmful effects to other useful organisms, crops and humans as no pesticides are used. The pest control system comprises; a detection beam emitter for emitting a detection beam for detecting the pests; a reflected signal receptor for receiving a reflected signal reflected from an object irradiated with the detection beam; a pest detecting means for detecting the pests by comparing a reflected data obtained from the reflected signal with a signature data having a signature of target pests stored in a signature data storage means; a targeting means for aiming a destruction beam at said pests for destroying the pests upon detecting the pests; and a destruction beam emitter for emitting the destruction beam to the pests up on detecting the pests.

Abstract: This specification generally relates to a method and device for trapping insects that has at least one opening through which insects may enter an entrapment chamber. The specification generally relates to methods to increase the number of insects captured in a trap by having a design that resembles a biological design, such as a plant or flower. The insect trap may have a flower landing ring, a multicolor surface, and/or a flower design on the bag.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a lure composition, lure arrangement, and/or method for attracting and capturing bed bugs and the like. In some embodiments, the present invention combines a collection structure with a chemical lure composition that has improved efficacy due to a synergistic combination of elements. The present invention reduces the need for sprayed or broadcast attractants. In one aspect of the invention, a lure composition for attracting bed bugs and the like is provided. The 5-chemical lure mixture comprises a combination of Nonanal, 1-octen-3-ol, L-lactic acid, spearmint oil, and coriander Egyptian oil. In another embodiment of the invention, the mixture comprises a 4-chemical lure mixture Nonanal, 1-octen-3-ol, spear mint oil, and coriander Egyptian oil.

Abstract: This is a new method in detection and control of subterranean termites. This method involves building underground stations. To build a station, dig a small area (e.g, 18?×18?) of ground about 1? to 4? deep; then place termite feed or bait or mix of them on the bottom; cover with a plastic sheet; and finally cover it with soil, mulch, or turf. Cardboard can be used as feed among other choices. This method is very effective because the plastic sheet can keep moisture from escaping and preserve the feed/bait. Also when termites are foraging to find food, they will be stopped by the plastic sheet and be gathered there. The layer above the plastic sheet provides good insulation to disturbance. Larger size of the station than a traditional baiting container also helps termites to find the station more quickly and more reliably.

Abstract: Disclosed is an enrichment method for obtaining components for the production of a diesel like fuel additive or a diesel like fuel from crude tall oil. In the method, lipophilic components, being present in said crude tall oil, are extracted with an organic solvent and the resulting extract is washed with sulfuric acid and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of TBHP as a fuel additive and in particular as an additive to diesel fuel.

Abstract: A blendstock for forming a fuel composition for use in internal-combustion engines, includes a polar fluid component, a microblender component, and a neutralizer component. The neutralizer component is present in an amount effective to substantially neutralize the microblender component to allow for the microblender component to substantially spontaneously blend with the polar fluid component. The polar fluid component may include a water component and an alcohol component, and the neutralizer component may include an ammonia component. The blendstock may be added to a hydrocarbon fuel, such as diesel fuel, to form the fuel composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides highly fluorescent markers, made from a reactive polymer and an isocyanate, that fluoresce in the ultraviolet or near infrared region without being visible to the human eye at low concentrations in the fluid or article being marked. The molecular weight and fluorescence emission wavelength of these highly fluorescent marker compounds can be adjusted to provide a multitude of markers with unique fluorescence signatures.

Abstract: The invention provides a method by which high moisture low rank coal or other carbonaceous material may be transformed into a high-energy, water resistant product. The raw feed is comminuted then mechanically compacted by a roller press with rolls of a specified profile to mobilize the inherent moisture and collapse most of the interstitial pore space. The mobilized moisture is then removed by low-temperature drying and the material is sized and shaped to form a product that is resistant to re-absorption of water or other liquids. The present invention will promote the use of low rank coal for liquefaction and gasification.

Abstract: A system and method for a constituent rendering of biomass and other carbon-based materials is provided. The system can be configured for receiving a feedstock material to be rendered into its constituent components, grinding the feedstock to a desired size and/or consistency, and placing the feedstock in contact with a hot mix heat transfer medium within a pressure chamber. Pyrolysis of the feedstock can lead to a breakdown of the feedstock into constituent components that can then be collected.

Abstract: Provided is a meted that controls and uniformizes fluidity of ash-free coal. The method includes the steps of obtaining an ash-free coal by removing a solvent from a solution containing a coal component dissolved therein (ash-free coal obtaining step (solvent recovering unit 8)); and mixing a plurality of coals of different types or components theme where the coals are capable of individually giving ash-free coals having different fluidities (mixing step (see reference signs B1 to B6)). The ash-free coal obtaining step (solvent recovering unit 8) obtains the ash-free coal by removing the solvent from the solution containing components of the coals which have been mixed.

Abstract: A controlled environment enclosure features a heating and cooling system and a control system linked to the heating and cooling system for control of same. The control system being operable to switch between an environmental control mode for achieving user-prescribed environmental conditions within the interior space and a sterilization/pasteurization mode for heating contents of the internal space to values within a range sufficiently elevated above the prescribed environmental conditions to sterilize/pasteurize said contents of the internal space. The built-in sterilization/pasteurization function reduces or eliminates the need for personnel to physically wash down the interior space of the enclosure with cleaning chemicals.

Abstract: A method of protecting plants from underground dwelling mammals provides for the insertion of devices having pointed elongated members adjacent the root systems of the plants. A device for this purpose has a plurality of pointed elongated members joined by a handle section.

Abstract: A plant growing, transportation, display, and maintenance system including a plant pot and corresponding container having a selectable valve that controls the flow of liquid into and out of the container. In the “open” position, the valve allows water to pass into and out of the container in order to provide water to the contents of the plant pot resting in the container. In the “closed” position, the valve prevents any water flow into or out of the container.

Abstract: A floral sleeve having a body and an insert or extension attached thereto is used to cover a pot. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot.

Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of an irrigation system may include a carriage that may move along a predetermined path in a reciprocal manner. The carriage may support one or more exit ports that may be fed nutrient supply by a pressurized delivery arrangement. One or more plant stands may be configured and arranged to straddle the carriage as it moves along the predetermined path. The one or more plant stands may form a chamber into which plant roots may extend, and into which the one or more exit ports may discharge their nutrient supply. The one or more plant stands may include side panels and a cap to reduce infiltration of light and contaminants and to enhance the plant root/nutrient supply interface and absorption rates. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may include friction reducing elements that facilitate transverse movement. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may be supported by framework.

Abstract: An irrigation system that includes a carriage may move along a predetermined path in a reciprocal manner. The carriage supports one or more exit ports that are fed plant growth material by a pressurized delivery arrangement. One or more plant stands are configured and arranged to straddle the carriage as it moves along the predetermined path. The one or more plant stands form a chamber into which plant roots may extend, and into which the one or more exit ports are able to discharge their plant growth material. The one or more plant stands may include side panels and a cap to reduce infiltration of light and contaminants, and to enhance the plant root-plant growth material interface and absorption rates. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may include friction reducing elements that facilitate transverse movement. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may be supported by a modular framework.

Abstract: Systems and methods for step-wise cooling high pressure and high temperature ash discharged from the gasifier used for gasification of carboneous materials, wherein a high pressure cooler cools the ash under the operating pressure of the gasifier, which may be followed by a depressurizer which brings the cooled ash to safe-handling temperature. A low temperature ash cooler may also be optionally used. Also provided is a system where a wet scrubber is used to clean the syngas from the gasifier, the waste water blow down from the scrubber is used to cool the hot ash either in the high temperature ash cooler, or the low temperature ash cooler. Steam generated in the ash coolers is supplied back to the gasifier to reduce steam consumption.

Abstract: To further reduce the space required for installation, and to facilitate installation of a device for opening and closing a door by the stepping force of a pedestrian, the door-opening/closing device includes a step plate (2) provided with multiple bearings, a link (5) whose one end is coupled to a bearing (6) of the step plate (2), with the bearing (6) disposed in a metal part fixed on the floor and coupled to the other end of the link (5). The step plate (2) remains horizontal when stepped on, and moves downward in an arcuate manner in the direction in which the pedestrian is walking. The door (1) is opened and closed using this displacement (i.e., the step plate's downward movement) as a motive force. The return mechanism of the step plate (2) is composed of a link extender in which the other end side of the link (5) is extended in the direction opposite from the step plate (2), and a weight (7) that is axially supported on the extending-end part of the link extender.

Abstract: A door control system for a farm implement with a storage bin having a discharge opening and a door movable by a drive mechanism between open and closed positions relative to the discharge opening includes a dual position door control system. The system includes at least two controllers at spaced positions relative to the door and coupled to a drive mechanism for opening and closing the door.

Abstract: A closing profile for mounting on one of two opposite members of a door assembly, at least one of the opposite members being a rotatable door, the closing profile including a mounting member by means of which the closing profile is mounted to a reveal part of the one member of the door assembly and a flexible member connected to the mounting member, the flexible member being shaped for engaging a complementary edge part on the other member of the door assembly and for releasably maintaining the door in a closed position. The closing profile may have a hollow space between the flexible member and the mounting member, to enable the flexible member to deform resiliently towards the mounting member upon opening the door, and the flexible member is preferably longitudinally divided into two wings, each being provided for engaging the complementary edge part and maintaining the closed position in one direction of opening the door, the wings being bendable independently from each other towards the mounting member.

Abstract: A sliding door assembly is disclosed with guide rail and rollers attached to a door. The rollers have bevels on both sides of a center portion, and fit into a single piece guide rail with three sections. Also disclosed is a method for making the sliding door assembly and installing it. In the method, a long, flat piece is bent in two places parallel to its long axis to form a guide rail with three sections.

Abstract: A screen assembly includes a core having an edge and first and second opposite side surfaces. A retainer, or edge treatment, is coupled to the edge of the core and extends outwardly from the core. The retainer includes first and second resilient limbs having respective edge portions defining a mouth. First and second cover portions overly the core and exterior surfaces of the retainer. The first and second cover portions wrap around the first and second limbs and are disposed through the mouth such that the edges of the first and second cover portions are retained by the limbs. Various screen supports and accessory interface members also are provided.

Abstract: A garage gate system for creating a kennel environment comprising: a first side post; a second side post, where the first side post and the second side post detachably engage a garage door; a series of gates between the first side post and the second side post; and a post separately each gate in the series of gates. Preferably, each gate includes a plurality of equally spaced vertical bars although methods of enclosure are contemplated. In one particular embodiment, each gate includes a screen covering. The vertical bars may be made from at least one of aluminum and bamboo.

Abstract: A brim-like flexing portion flexes via an abutment to an outer peripheral surface around an installation hole of an installed member, and it sandwiches an outer peripheral portion around the installation hole together with the elastic pawl portion. In determining a set dimension of the brim-like flexing portion, a diameter dimension of a flexing base portion is set in a value between an outer diameter dimension of a reduced-diameter portion and a hole diameter dimension of the installation hole.

Abstract: The invention is a hands-free pivoting ventilation and restraint attachment to the base of an overhead sectional or solid garage door, door, or commercial door and is designed to permit screened air flow and light while impeding passage of debris, small animals, etc. in and/or out of the garage or room when the door is stopped approximately 0?-6?, as designed, from the floor to perform as described, yet deters human entry; and, upon closing the door, the unit pivots flat and out of the way and are designed to function in a garage door application without conflict with the standard automatic, self-opening laser eye “Auto Reverse” garage door operators currently in use.

Abstract: A weatherstrip includes: a welt section in a substantially letter U shape in cross section attached to the flange; and a trim lip formed on an outer surface of an inner side wall section to cover an end edge of a vehicular body trim. The flange is held from both sides by means of holding lips extended obliquely toward a summit section from the inner surfaces of the respective side wall sections. A projection section is projected on a back side of the outer holding lip. When the flange is fitted, the outer holding lip is struck on the projection section and positioned.

Abstract: A window or door is constructed to accept one or more intermediate pieces which may be used for adjusting the depth of the window or door. The intermediate piece includes, on one side, a first hook and an outrigger, and on the other side, a second hook and structure defining an outrigger receiving slot. The intermediate pieces lockingly and securely mate with the interior and exterior sections of the windows or doors.

Abstract: A method of opening a mine door leaf installed in a mine passageway having a high pressure zone and a low pressure zone. The method includes the steps of operating a variable-throw crank mechanism in a first configuration having a first crank length to apply a first force to the mine door leaf to move it at a first speed, operating the variable-throw crank mechanism in a second configuration having a second crank length less than the first crank length to apply a second force greater than the first force to the mine door leaf to move it at a second speed slower than the first speed, and using a resistance pressure associated with the high and low pressure zones in the mine passageway to convert the variable-throw crank mechanism from the first configuration to the second configuration.