Abstract: A single or double bladed watercraft paddle having an improved blade with a bottom edge configured to divert water flow off of a raised paddle blade to reduce the likelihood of it flowing or dripping into the watercraft, onto the paddler, or onto the paddler hands. In one embodiment, the bottom edge of the paddle blade is provided with a notch or plurality of adjacent notches, in another embodiment, the bottom edge of the paddle blade is provided with a protrusion or plurality of adjacent protrusions, and in another embodiment the bottom edge of the paddle blade is provided with a combination of adjacent notches and protrusions. The notches and protrusions may be of various shapes and sizes.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a spatula with a handle and a blade. The blade includes a first blade end, an interior rigid section, a flexible straight edge, and two flexible opposing edges. At the first blade end, the blade is attached to the handle. The interior rigid section extends from the first blade end and has a substantially rectangular transverse profile. The flexible straight edge is located along the second blade end positioned opposite the first blade end. The two flexible opposing edges are substantially perpendicular to the first blade end and the second blade end and are curved in opposing directions. The interior rigid section encompasses a portion of the blade between the first blade end and the flexible straight edge and between the two flexible opposing edges. The flexible straight edge and the two flexible opposing edges deform under less stress than the interior rigid section.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to adjustable kayak paddles. One disclosed embodiment provides a paddle including a first shaft section having an outer surface with one or more indicia and a second shaft section angularly positionable relative to the first shaft section about a paddle axis, the second shaft section being configured to at least partially surround the outer surface of the first shaft section is provided. The second shaft section further includes a viewing opening configured to permit viewing of one or more of the indicia therethrough when the first and second shaft sections are coupled together. The paddle further includes a coupler operable to releasably couple the first shaft section with the second shaft section at a plurality of angular positions.

Abstract: A scent container for the dispersing of animal scent comprising: a top portion; a bottom portion, where said bottom portion and the top portion are flexibly connected; an absorbent sponge contained in both the top portion and the bottom portion, where the absorbent sponge includes an animal scent; and a clamping portion, where the container attaches to the clamping portion. The clamping portion may include a handle and gripping teeth. The top portion and bottom portion may be interchangeable between a closed position and an open position. The container enables the disbursement of the animal scent when in the open position.

Abstract: A method of repairing a vane segment for a gas turbine engine includes removing an engine-run cooling baffle from the vane segment, forming a non-engine-run manufacturing detail that includes an inner platform, an outer platform, and an airfoil, attaching the engine-run cooling baffle to the non-engine-run manufacturing detail, and marking the non-engine-run manufacturing detail with a serial number associated with the vane segment from which the engine-run cooling baffle was removed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a blank (200) formed of resiliently flexible sheet material. The blank comprises a first portion (208) operative in a planar configuration and a second portion (204) having means (210, 218) for joining thereof upon configuring of the second portion to form a tubular structure (240). Also disclosed are a manually operable fan configurable from the blank, and a display article configurable form the blank.

Abstract: Here is disclosed an elongate style portable mechanical fan device having an elongate body handle portion including a four blade fan device mounted on the top end of the body portion. The elongate handle portion is designed with a spring loaded grip for mechanical squeeze operation. A twist top scent canister is mounted on center at the top of the four blade fan device. A further embodiment contemplates that scent drops may be added to a mini sponge located in this scent canister or a scent stick may be added in place of the mini sponge, so that the rotating fan blades will disseminate the scent emanating from the scent canister.

Abstract: The present invention is a folding hand fan with decorative handles and removable interchangeable fan inserts that can be inserted into the different fan handles to create a totally different look of the fan to match a woman's clothes. The folding hand fan insert unit is inserted into the fan handles, and the entire hand held fan apparatus opens up to provide a 360 degree arc to move air currents towards the face. The uniqueness and benefits of this folding hand fan include: the fan folds down to fit in a woman's purse or pocket; the fan inserts can be changed to match different clothes by removing one insert from the handle and replacing it with another fan insert; the fan handle fits comfortably into a woman's hand and is ergonomically correct; and the fan inserts are made of: (1) fabric reinforced with sizing; or (2) paper reinforced with sizing. The materials for the fan handle may be made from a group of a suitable laminated wood, metal or plastic.

Abstract: A fan equipped with an unfolded fan blade adapted for mailing without requiring carriage in an envelope or packet. The unfolded fan comprises an unfolded fan blade, a handle attached to the unfolded fan blade, and indicia printed on one side of the unfolded fan blade. The handle is adapted to stiffen and reinforce the unfolded fan blade. The indicia define an area to attach or print postage and an area to write or print an address, and an optional area to write or print a message. In one embodiment, the handle is in the form of an elongated male member and an elongated female receptor member. In another embodiment, a method of mailing fans is provided, comprising the steps of providing a non-folded fan adapted for direct mailing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to fans having a handle that is disposed in a non-radial manner with respect to the center of the fan portion. In preferred embodiments the handle is substantially parallel to an imaginary circumferential tangent of the fan. In an especially preferred embodiment the fan is expanded at two radial spokes. Each of the spokes has a distal end, and the two distal ends are used to support the handle. An angle formed between the two spokes when the fan is in the expanded configuration is at least 15 degrees.

Abstract: A fan comprises a fan body and a handle secured to the fan body. The fan body is made of a transparent sheet. An LED is provided in the handle for illuminating the fan body. Batteries are mounted in the handle for operating the LED.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to fans having a handle that is disposed in a non-radial manner with respect to the center of the fan portion. In preferred embodiments the handle is substantially parallel to an imaginary circumferential tangent of the fan. In an especially preferred embodiment the fan is expanded at two radial spokes. Each of the spokes has a distal end, and the two distal ends are used to support the handle. An angle formed between the two spokes when the fan is in the expanded configuration is at least 15 degrees.

Abstract: A fan comprises a fan body and a handle secured to the fan body. The fan body is made of a transparent sheet. An LED is provided in the handle for illuminating the fan body. Batteries are mounted in the handle for operating the LED.

Abstract: A Japanese rigid paper, including recycled paper, fan is formed by blanking and stamping at one time. Stamping lines in radial are on the body. A grip including the bottom of the body is held from both sides by a reinforcing attachment cut from a double face corrugated sheet. A direction of the grooves of the one side and the direction of the grooves of the other side are symmetric. The corrugated sheet which has 93±5 flutes per 30 cm in length and the height of the flute is 1.1-1.6 mm.

Abstract: A fan device comprising two flat leaves inseparably attached to a flat hollow handle that serves as an envelope wherein the folded leaves can be tucked away when not in use. The fan opens for use by telescoping the leaves out of the envelope/handle part way, unfolding them, and then inserting side tabs of the leaves into side slots on the envelope/handle. Top center notches on both leaves are then interlocked forming a rigid plane comprising the two leaves joined to each other and to the envelope/handle to become a unit that is sturdy enough to be used for fanning. The surface area of the fan may be imprinted with indicia, for viewing during fanning or as a display.

Abstract: A hand fan assembly comprises a fan body having an elongate handle socket extending inwardly from one edge of the body, and an elongate handle having a hand-grip portion and an extension stem projecting from the grip portion and adapted to be retainingly received in the socket. Assembly may be effected by sliding the stem into the socket through an entrance having a threshold to facilitate locating the tip of the stem for insertion into the socket. The stem may be frictionally retained in the socket to maintain the handle in functional assembly with the fan body. The fan body is adapted to be formed by folding panels together along a score line which may have a cut-out to receive the handle stem into the socket. In a kit package the fan body and the handle are enclosed in an envelope with the handle extending across a major dimension of the body.