Abstract: A slider garage includes an overmolded body, the overmolded body oriented on a zipper, the overmolded body including an overmolded male portion and an overmolded female portion, the overmolded male and female portions positioned on an end of the zipper, such that each is on one side of the zipper, the overmolded male portion being shaped such that it fits in the overmolded female portion in a watertight fashion and the overmolded body is molded over a portion of the zipper.

Abstract: A slider garage includes an overmolded body, the overmolded body oriented on a zipper, the overmolded body including an overmolded male portion and an overmolded female portion, the overmolded male and female portions positioned on an end of the zipper, such that each is on one side of the zipper, the overmolded male portion being shaped such that it fits in the overmolded female portion in a watertight fashion and the overmolded body is molded over a portion of the zipper.

Abstract: A waterproof floatation case is provided for an outboard motor which is suitable for use during deployment for covert operations with an inflatable motor craft. The encased propulsion unit can be mounted without the need for removing the case and the two panels of the case butterflied between the motor and watercraft to permit full operation of the motor. A 2-way valve permits suction to be drawn down on the case evacuating excess air and corrosive fluids from the encased motor.

Abstract: A method for enhancing a coverage distribution of a robotic garden tool (100) operating within a predetermined working area (200), wherein the robotic garden tool (100) is provided with steering control means operable to change a movement direction of the robotic garden tool (100), and a positioning device (120). The method comprises the steps of providing (301) working area related data, defining (302) a temporary working area (500), based on the working area related data, which temporary working area (500) at least partly extends within the working area (200), estimating (303) a current position (600) of the robotic garden tool (100), evaluating (304) the estimated current position (600), selectively adapting (305) the temporary working area (500), in response to the step of evaluating (304) the estimated current position, selectively adapting (306) a movement direction of the robotic garden tool (100), in response to the step of evaluating (304) the estimated current position.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for the shielding of outdoor electrical equipment from inclement weather, the system comprising: a plurality of support brackets affixed to the outdoor electrical equipment; a support frame disposed in the support brackets; a waterproof cover disposed over the frame; an apron depending from the cover, configured to cover electrical connections on a side of the outdoor electrical equipment.

Abstract: A covering system includes a tarp made of an elastic membrane and a plurality of tarp fastening hooks. The fastening hooks allow the elastic membrane to be stretched over valuables and affixed to environmental anchors so that creases and puddle-enabling pockets in the membrane are eliminated. The fastening hooks clamp onto the elastic membrane and hook onto the environmental anchors to cause tension in the membrane. The clamping forces of the tarp fasteners are inherently increased in proportion to the tension in the clamped membrane.

Abstract: A head cover for a golf club includes a first surface having a removable cleaning pad thereon, and a second surface on which at least one golf accessory constructed of a ferrous metal is removably attached thereto. The second surface is part of a tri-layer construction with magnets forming the second middle layer so as to so retain the golf accessory thereon. The cleaning pad is removed by the golfer from the first surface and includes a scrubbing area to remove grit and/or debris from one of a golf ball and a golf club face.

Abstract: A cover for a boat motor is provided. The cover is for a boat motor of the type having an upper portion having a housing for containing an engine, and a lower portion having a cavitation plate, a propeller for providing propulsion, a skeg for providing directional stability under propulsion, and a transom. The cover includes a first panel and a second panel. Each panel has a shape that generally approximates the lower portion. A first fastener is carried on a substantial length of a periphery of the first panel. A second fastener is carried on a periphery of the second panel and is mutually engageable with the first fastener. The first and second panel are positioned on opposing sides of the lower portion and fastened to each other by the first and second fasteners to form an enclosure for covering the lower portion of the boat motor.

Abstract: A sanitary shield for preventing direct contact of a user with an exterior surface of an elongated handle includes a flexible sheet having each of a predetermined width, a predetermined length and a predetermined thickness. The flexible sheet is formed from a flexible plastic material. A first row of interposed tabs and notches is formed in a first side edge of the flexible sheet and a second row of interposed tabs and notches is formed in a second side edge of the flexible sheet, whereby each tab in one row is aligned with a notch in an opposed row. The respectively aligned tabs and notched are interlocked with each other for firmly securing the flexible sheet onto the elongated handle, whereby the interlocking tabs and notches along with the first and second side edge lie within confines of the predetermined thickness of the flexible sheet. The sanitary cover may be also provided as a tubular member.

Abstract: A cover for a boat motor is provided. The cover is for a boat motor of the type having an upper portion having a housing for containing an engine, and a lower portion having a cavitation plate, a propeller for providing propulsion, a skeg for providing directional stability under propulsion, and a transom. The cover includes a first panel and a second panel. Each panel has a shape that generally approximates the lower portion. A first fastener is carried on a substantial length of a periphery of the first panel. A second fastener is carried on a periphery of the second panel and is mutually engageable with the first fastener. The first and second panel are positioned on opposing sides of the lower portion and fastened to each other by the first and second fasteners to form an enclosure for covering the lower portion of the boat motor.

Abstract: A sanitary hypo-allergenic latex-free disposable anti-fomitic device is provided. The anti-fomitic device comprises a sheet of a microorganism-impenetrable material comprising a first side and a second side, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive, such as, for example, a covering used in medical tape, covering at least a portion of the first side.

Abstract: A cover for a boat motor is provided. The cover is for a boat motor of the type having an upper portion having a housing for containing an engine and a lower portion having a cavitation plate, a propeller for providing propulsion, and a skeg for providing directional stability under propulsion. The cover includes a first panel and a second panel. Each panel has a shape that generally approximates the lower portion. A first fastener is carried on a substantial length of a periphery of the first panel. A second fastener is carried on a substantial length of a periphery of the second panel and is mutually engageable with the first fastener. The first and second panel are positioned on opposing sides of the lower portion and fastened to each other by the first and second fasteners to form an enclosure for covering the lower portion of the boat motor.

Abstract: A cured sandwiched article may be used to enhance a portion of a vehicle. In some embodiments, a cured sandwiched article may include a core sandwiched between one or more backing layers and one or more top layers cured to conform to a surface of a vehicle. A cured sandwiched article may be made by steps including shaping a core, positioning the core between one or more backing layers and one or more top layers to form the sandwiched article, and curing the sandwiched article. A cured sandwiched article may be connected to a surface of a vehicle by providing adhesive to a bottom surface of the cured sandwiched article, positioning the cured sandwiched article on a surface of the vehicle, and curing the adhesive. In some embodiments, the cured sandwiched article may include a plurality of fiber-optic fibers.

Abstract: A housing cover arrangement of a hand-held power tool has a cover having a cover edge and a lateral surface delimited by the cover edge. At least one spring clip is provided that removably connects the cover to a part of the power tool. The at least one spring clip is disposed, when securing the cover to the part, on the lateral surface in the area of the cover edge and is oriented in a clamping direction that extends transversely to the cover edge. At least two supports are disposed along the cover edge and act in the clamping direction. The at least one spring clip is arranged between the at least two supports.

Abstract: A propeller guard including an elongated and flexible foam block that can be folded near its center so as to engage and cover the leading edge, tip, and trailing edge of a propeller blade. A tie is secured to the foam block for selectively holding the foam block in a folded condition upon the propeller blade such that the leading edge, tip, and trailing edge of the propeller blade is retained within a channel in the block. The tie includes a belt with opposed, first and second ends. A ring is secured to the first end of the belt. A first fastening portion is secured to the top of the belt between the first end and the second end. A second fastening portion, adapted to mate with, and releasably adhere to, the first fastening portion, is secured to the top of the belt between the first fastening portion and the second end.

Abstract: There is provided a holding sealer comprising a mat base member including inorganic fibers and a protective sheet provided on a surface of the mat base member, in which the holding sealer is formed as a rectangular shape, wherein the protective sheet is extended in a different direction inside the surface of the protective sheet, and the protective sheet is placed on the surface of the mat base member such that a direction showing the maximum extension of the protective sheet is arranged at an angle except zero to a long length direction of the holding sealer.

Abstract: An inexpensive easy to use and reusable propeller blade cover. The blade cover of the invention may be used on many kinds and sizes of propeller blades, but are particularly suited for use on boat propellers, and can used to prevent damage to property and protect individuals from injury due to unintended contact with an uncovered boat propeller. The propeller covers of the invention may also be used to display advertising.

Abstract: A cover (200) for inhibiting corrosion of a metallic object over which the cover is placed. The cover has an inner surface (104) defined by a liquid-permeable layer (202) and an outer surface (102) defined by a liquid-impermeable layer (204). A moisture-absorbing layer (206) is sandwiched between the liquid-permeable layer and the liquid-impermeable layer. The liquid-permeable layer allows vapor and liquid moisture beneath the cover to be absorbed into the moisture-absorbing layer to reduce the amount of moisture beneath the cover. The liquid-impermeable layer repels environmental liquid moisture, such as rain, sea spray, dew and the like and prevents such moisture from penetrating the cover. A radar-influencing layer (308) and vapor corrosion inhibitors (214) may be included in the cover. A method of protecting an object is also disclosed. The method includes covering a metallic object with cover (200).

Abstract: A first strip of a fastener is securable to the vertical rear wall in a horizontal orientation at an elevation above the container and parallel with a horizontal platform. A shading member fabricated of a flexible material is in a rectangular configuration. The shading member has an upper horizontal edge, a parallel lower horizontal edge, and parallel side edges. The shading member has a second strip of a fastener. The second strip of fastener is adapted to separably coact with the first fastener.

Abstract: A protective cover system (100) for inhibiting corrosion of a metallic object. The protective cover system includes a cover (101, 200, 600) for defining a microenvironment and a corrosion inhibitor source for releasing one or more corrosion inhibitors into the microenvironment. In one embodiment, cover 200 comprises an outer liquid-impermeable layer (204), an inner liquid-permeable layer (202), and a superabsorbent layer (206) located between the outer and inner layers. In another embodiment, cover 600 includes a water-vapor-permeable layer (602) and a porous support layer (606) for supporting the water-vapor-permeable layer. In both of these embodiments, one or more corrosion inhibitors may be incorporated into the cover in one or more of the corresponding above-mentioned layers or in a layer separate from these layers, or may be provided in a separate container that fluidly communicates the corrosion inhibitor(s) to the microenvironment.

Abstract: Propeller protector slipper to be used on inboard and outboard motors of boats that are anchored, drifting, aground, docked, in storage, or out of water in transit. The propeller protector slipper ensures protection for the propeller from elements that cause pitting and damage to propeller as well as minimizing propeller related injuries. The protector propeller slipper also provides a gage for projecting the distance of the propeller of a trailored boat from a following vehicle.

Abstract: Propeller protector slipper to be used on inboard and outboard motors of boats that are anchored, drifting, aground, docked, in storage, or out of water in transit. The propeller protector slipper ensures protection for the propeller from elements that cause pitting and damage to the propeller as well as minimizing propeller related injuries. The protector propeller slipper also provides a gage for projecting the distance of the propeller of a trailored boat from a following vehicle.

Abstract: A protective bag (1) for securely covering the motor (11) portions of equipment and appliances (12) which has side walls (2), a closed end (15) or bottom wall (4) and an opening (3). The opening is capable of being closed by use of a drawstring (6) inserted through the walls around the opening (7) and a squeeze-type cord lock (8) to be used to maintain the bag (1) in a closed position when it is covering a motor (11). The bag is preferably made of flexible or rigid material so as to remain open when resting on its bottom wall (4) while not in use. The bag may be waterproof and contain advertising material (13) on the walls (2).

Abstract: A shielding blanket for racing engines includes a bag constructed of a lamination of materials including several plies of a high-strength ballistic textile material laminate having a high melting point. The blanket is shaped to fit closely over the cylinder block and oil pan of the engine, and between the block and the exhaust headers. Oil-absorbent pads are secured within the bag for capturing engine oil. Two of the pads face the sides of the cylinder block to prevent oil from escaping through either the engine block or the oil pan from reaching the exhaust headers.

Abstract: A lawn mower cover is provided which is simple in design and inexpensive but which effectively protects the lawn mower from the elements. The cover is tub-like, lower edges of the cover resting on the lawn mower deck and an upper portion of the cover being provided with a fastening cord fixture portion for attaching an elastic cord, opposite ends of the cord being fastened to the underside of the lawn mower deck. A slot is provided on the cover to accommodate the motor crank rope and controls. The lawn mower cover is preferably formed from a plastic material, such as polyethylene, and is therefore lightweight and inexpensive.

Abstract: A pasty molding compound, which is reactive only above room temperature and is intended for manufacturing temperature-resistant, elasticized duromer molded components, consists of a dimerized trimethylol propane (melting point 109.degree. C., molecular weight 250, OH number 900) and of 1 to 625 parts by weight (per 100 parts of methylene diphenyldiisocyanate) of low-molecular weight and an isocyanate-limited polyesterpolyol-diisocyanate-prepolymer, prepared from polycaprolactone and an isomeric mixture of the toluenediisocyanate. This masterbatch, which has an NCO excess of up to 15% over the equivalent quantity of the free OH components can be fortified with fillers and is moldable at low pressures. Furthermore, its application as an impregnating agent for glass-fiber mats to be molded is provided.

Abstract: An outboard motor carrier or tote includes at least a pair of spaced apart straps that encircle the motor in planes which are spaced apart from one another and a carrying handle formed from fabric, e.g. nylon webbing that is formed into an endless loop which encircles the straps and extends below an upper portion of each strap. Straps are preferably connected to the loop handle, e.g. by being sewn to it. Each of the straps has a releasable fastener for securing its ends together so that the straps are located in upright, longitudinally spaced apart planes, preferably forward and rearward planes located respectively at the front and rear of the motor. An optional cover encloses the upper aspect of the motor and includes downwardly depending side portions adjacent the left and right sides of the motor. The side portions of the cover are preferably provided with upwardly opening pockets for holding parts, tools and the like. The cover can also be used to support a post which extends upwardly and has a 360.

Abstract: This invention relates to a shroud or flexible wall cover which is adapted to be placed onto the nacelle of an aircraft engine. The shroud is positioned to cover the nacelle discharge port through which hot, high velocity exhaust gases normally are discharged. The formation of a provisional closure across the exhaust gas discharge port precludes the entry of fumes and/or mist from inadvertently spilled fuel entering the discharge port and igniting when coming into contact with hot engine parts. The shroud is provisionally placed into operating position immediately prior to a transfer of fuel from a fueling vehicle into the wind tanks of the aircraft.

Abstract: A shroud for a marine propulsion system includes a waterproof shroud body fastenable to the transom of a boat to surround the outboard portion of the propulsion system. Locking and sealing mechanisms secure the shroud to the boat transom in water-tight engagement and a submersible pump is operable to remove water from the shroud body so that the porpulsion system is effectively in dry dock.