Abstract:
An exercise mat assembly includes an exercise mat that is comprised of a resiliently compressible material thereby enhancing comfort for a user positioned on the exercise mat. Grid indicia are applied to the exercise mat which comprises a grid of squares thereby facilitating the user to place their hands or feet in selected ones of the grid of squares to assist the user with accurately performing exercise poses. Numbering indicia are applied to the exercise mat which comprises a series of numbers each associated with a respective one of the grid of squares to assist the user with placing their hands or feet a predetermined distance apart for altering a level of difficulty of the exercise poses.
Abstract:
Many types of stabilized lock-seam tubing are provided, as well as devices, apparatus and methods for producing such stabilized tubing. Advantageously, pinch-locked tubing according to the invention, which comprise interlocking, spaced pinched deformations of the lock-seam, greatly resists side-slip and other shape deformations, including those typically produced by cutting the tubing, and by ovalizing it. Many permutations of lock-seam pinching rollers and related devices for producing stabilized lock-seam tubing are provided. Pinch roller assemblies of the invention are suitable for use with conventional machines as well as machines adapted specifically for them. Apparatus of the invention are suitable producing helically wound or straight lock-seam tubing.
Abstract:
A balance assembly (15) is provided for a sash window assembly (10). The sash window assembly (10) has a sash window (12) slidable within a master frame (14). The balance assembly (15) has an elastomer balance member (30) having one end adapted to be connected to the master frame (14) and another end adapted to be connected to the sash window (12) to provide an upward biasing force to the sash window (12). A system (50) is provided for custom-manufacturing the balance member (30) and for custom-manufacturing a sash window assembly (10) incorporating the balance member (30).
Abstract:
A muntin clip assembly (40) is provided for connecting a muntin bar (36) having a muntin bar end (38) to a spacer frame (30). The assembly includes a bar support (42) having a tree (46) adapted to be connected to the muntin bar end (38) and a flexible leg (48). The assembly also includes a base member (44) having a slot (56) for receiving the leg (48) and a flexible wing (58) adapted to be connected to the shoulders (35) of the spacer frame (30).
Abstract:
A radar antenna for a guided missile is calibrated in flight using a point source of microwave radiation and a lens to emulate a far field source. The microwave source and lens fit behind a metal cap at the leading end of the radome and so do not adversely affect the radar. A variety of techniques to power the point source are disclosed, and a variety of lens arrangements are disclosed. The invention allows a radar antenna to be calibrated in flight, and so insures against mis-calibration due to aging components as well as the heat and mechanical forces associated with storage and/or launch of the missile.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an electrokinetic soil decontamination system that uses special electrode wall configurations, treatment wall configurations, and a combination electrode/treatment wall. A special emplacement method for all the flowable wall materials is used and special wall material compositions are disclosed.
Abstract:
A fold down operator is suitable for use with a window assembly having a rotatable spindle, a hub having a receiver connected to the spindle, and an arm extending from the receiver. The operator includes a handle and a spring. The handle is configured for pivotal connection to the arm and has a housing defining a cavity. The housing has a first protrusion extending into the cavity and a second protrusion extending into the cavity, the second protrusion being spaced from the first protrusion. The spring is positioned within the cavity and between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The handle is movable between a closed position, an open position, and an intermediate position defined between the closed position and the open position. The spring is adapted to be engaged and flexed by the arm when the handle is in the intermediate position.
Abstract:
In connection with a sales transaction, an electronic receipt is issued to the buyer that includes hyperlinks. A hyperlink can be associated with post-sale interaction with the product seller, the product manufacturer or parties acting on their behalf that involves the product itself, such as a product return procedure, a product warranty procedure, receiving rebate notices and recall notices, product registration procedures and similar functions.
Abstract:
A muntin clip has a bar support adapted to be connected to a muntin bar end and a base member adapted to be connected to a spacer frame. The bar support has a plurality of flexible support members attached thereto, which are adapted to contact the opposed interior walls of the muntin bar end and deform in response to such contact. The base member has two flexible members forming a flexible latching structure which is adapted to deform when inserted into the spacer frame. The muntin clip to be used with muntin bars and spacer frames having a range of different dimensions and configurations.
Abstract:
A muntin clip has a bar support adapted to be connected to a muntin bar end and a base member adapted to be connected to a spacer frame. The bar support has a plurality of flexible support members attached thereto, which are adapted to contact the opposed interior walls of the muntin bar end and deform in response to such contact. The base member has two flexible members forming a flexible latching structure which is adapted to deform when inserted into the spacer frame. The muntin clip to be used with muntin bars and spacer frames having a range of different dimensions and configurations.