Abstract: This invention provides acrylate polymers having at least two different ester groups. The ester groups are selected from the following: a) an aralkyl group; b) a linear alkylether group; c) a polyethoxylated alkylaryl group; and d) a polyethoxylated alkyl group, with the proviso that at least one of said ester groups is selected from b) or d). Processes for preparing such polymers and processes for breaking emulsions with these acrylate polymers are also provided.

Abstract: This invention provides a cargo anchoring system for anchoring cargo to a cargo bed. One cargo anchoring system comprises a rear ring; a forward ring; and a ring connection member connecting the rear ring to the forward ring. A first lateral ring is sized and configured to be directly or indirectly attached to the cargo bed, a first lateral connection member connects the first lateral ring and the rear ring, and a second lateral ring is sized and configured to be directly or indirectly attached to the cargo bed, a second lateral connection member connecting the second lateral ring and the rear ring. A first elongate connection member is attached to the first lateral ring, and a second elongate connection member is attached to the second lateral ring. A front ring is sized and configured to be directly or indirectly attached to an item of cargo. Both elongate connection members are threaded through the forward ring and attached to the front ring.

Abstract: Catalytic complexes including a metal atom having anionic ligands, at least one nucleophilic carbine ligand, and an alkylidene, vinylidene, or allenylidene ligand. The complexes are highly stable to air, moisture and thermal degradation. The complexes are designed to efficiently carry out a variety of olefin metathesis reactions.

Abstract: A trimmer line, hook disk system forming a line trimmer head (e.g., FIGS. 10 & 10A, 19 & 20) for attaching to a powered, rotational device (FIGS. 11-16) to provide a line filament grasscutting/weed-removal action. The trimmer head preferably includes a circular, protective, bottom base (D2/60/160), a main trimmer head top (D3/D30/130), the two forming a disk shape, and a series of peripherally spaced, line holders; with these three basic elements fastened together for ultimate attachment to the powered 31 device. Ten exemplary line holder are shown (FIGS. 1-9B), with most allowing oscillating (O) motion in their attachment to the trimmer device (D1), allowing the lines to move backwardly when contacting a relatively hard item, and/or some fixed (F). A “broom” embodiment is disclosed (FIG. 17). When used, flexible line, e.g. of nylon, is inserted in (1) and held (2) by the line holders preferably using hook or hook-like line attachments.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions which are 1,3-oxazinan-2-one compounds of formulae (I) and (II), and oxazolidinone compounds of formula (III): wherein R is a hydrocarbyl group, a heterocyclic group, a hydrocarbyl group having at least one substituent, or a heterocyclic group having at least one hydrocarbyl substituent, wherein the substituent on the hydrocarbyl group or heterocyclic group is selected from the group consisting of a heterocyclic group, an azo group, a cyano group, a nitro group, a fluoro group, a chloro group, a bromo group, an alkoxy group having up to 15 carbon atoms, and a hydrocarbyl group having up to 15 carbon atoms; and R? and R? are each independently hydrogen, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a methylaryl group, a carbonyl group, a hydrocarbylamido group, a sulfonyl group, a sulfonamoyl group, a heterocyclic group, a heterocyclic group having at least one substituent, or an aryl group or methylaryl group having at least one substituent, where the substituent on the heterocyclic grou

Abstract: A process for fracturing a subterraneous formation in the production of an oil well is described. The process steps include injecting an initial charge of a mixture, the mixture being formed from at least diatomaceous earth and at least one well treatment agent, into a well bore formed in the subterraneous formation so as to form a down-hole matrix within the formation; injecting a solution comprised of an additional amount of the well treatment agent into the formation after the initial charge of the at least one well treatment agent has been substantially depleted; and then pressurizing the well bore for a time and under conditions sufficient to reactivate the down-hole matrix in the formation, so that the treatment agent activity of the matrix is increased relative to the treatment agent activity of the matrix just prior to injecting the solution.

Abstract: Catalytic complexes including a metal atom having anionic ligands, at least one nucleophilic carbene ligand, and an alkylidene, vinylidene, or allenylidene ligand. The complexes are highly stable to air, moisture and thermal degradation. The complexes are designed to efficiently carry out a variety of olefin metathesis reactions.

Abstract: Laser guided fixation system and method for assuring alignment, constant pressure, and stationary positioning during ultrasound measurement of the eye: The invention employs a stable multi-purpose platform that carries a prior art ultrasonic probe used to measure the axial length of the eye, a projected laser spot as a fixation device, a gravity dependent swing arm with dual levels to maintain constant orientation and adequate pressure on the eye during measurement and a headpiece which keeps the entire apparatus stationary in relation to the patient's head. The method for using the invention describes a protocol which results in accurate and reproducible axial length measurements by establishing a means for assuring proper orientation, controlled pressure, and stationary positioning during axial length measurement of the eye.

Abstract: A trimmer line, hook disk system in the form of a line trimmer head (e.g. FIGS. 11 & 11A) as a replacement for attaching to a powered, rotational device to provide a line filament grass cutting action, which trimmer head includes a circular, protective base or bottom (D2), a circular, main trimmer head substrate (D3), the two forming a disk shape, and a series of peripherally spaced line holders; with these three basic elements attached together with appropriate fasteners for ultimate attachment to a powered device. Eleven exemplary line holders are shown in FIGS. 1-10B, respectively, with some allowing oscillating (O) motion in their attachment to the trimmer head substrate (D3) and/or fixed (F) in their attachment. A “broom” embodiment is shown in FIG. 18. When in use, flexible line made, for example, of nylon, is inserted in and held by the line holders preferably using hook or hook-like line attachments.

Abstract: This invention provides a fish hook remover comprising a handle and a shaft. The handle comprises a first end, a second end, a width, and a longitudinal axis. The handle defines a handle notch and slot, the handle notch extending across the entire width of the handle, to define a width axis of the handle, and extending from the first end of the handle along a portion of the longitudinal axis of the handle, and terminating at a slot opening. The slot extends across the entire handle width and extends from the slot opening along a portion of the longitudinal axis and has a terminal portion offset from the longitudinal axis. The shaft comprises a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The first end defines a shaft notch.

Abstract: A wave attenuator structure for dissipation of wave energy of a body of water is described. The structure preferably is equipped with a substantially horizontal base, a foot extending substantially vertically downward from the base, and a wall extending substantially vertically upward from the base. The wall forms a water-facing face, which face slopes in the direction of the body of water. The wall and the base define a plurality of channels sized and configured to receive one or more respective anchor devices for anchoring the wave attenuator structure in soil.

Abstract: A boiler for generating steam has a substantially enclosed housing configured to contain an amount of water to be boiled, the housing having one or more thermally conductive sidewalls which form a substantially enclosed water chamber and a reflection chamber, the reflection chamber including a closed top portion and a opening through which light rays may pass, the opening being vertically disposed below the top portion of the chamber so that the reflection chamber may trap heat, wherein at least one of the thermally conductive sidewalls is disposed so as to divide the water chamber from the reflection chamber. The boiler also include a support structure attached to or integral with the housing, which support structure supports the housing in a substantially fixed position during use of the boiler, and reflecting means for reflecting sunlight through the opening of the reflection chamber and onto a focal point on one or more inner surfaces of the top portion of the reflection chamber.

Abstract: A method for packaging a plurality of objects, the method including the steps of placing the plurality of objects on a top surface of a planar member which defines an array of recesses, each of the recesses being sized and configured to receive one of the plurality of objects, sweeping at least some of the plurality of objects across the top surface to ensure that each of the recesses has received a respective one of the objects, removing all of any excess number of the plurality of objects from the top surface, and placing in contact with, or at least in close proximity to, the top surface a sheet which forms an array of blister-like chambers for receiving at least a portion of the plurality of objects, the array of recesses of the top surface being substantially aligned with and opening into the blister-like chambers of the sheet, and transferring each of the objects to be transferred from its respective recess to a corresponding blister-like chamber of the sheet.

Abstract: Trolling Motor Steering Positioner: A trolling motor steering positioner (1) mounted on electric trolling motor shaft blocks (20) used on boats. The positioner (1) is made up of a tiller (12), which has a positioning pin attached to it and is attached to a circular disc (2) with holes (3) in it. The tiller (12) once located at any position on the circular disc (2) can then steer the trolling motor.

Abstract: A device one version of which comprises a planar member having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface defines an array of recesses configured for substantial alignment with an array of blister-like chambers in a sheet to receive a plurality of objects. All of the recesses defined by the planar member are substantially uniform in size and each recess is sized and configured so that substantially all of at least one of the objects may fit in a respective recess. The planar member also defines a plurality of fluid passageways, each passageway opening respectively into one of the recesses defined by the top surface of the planar member, at least a portion of each fluid passageway being more narrow in cross-section than its respective recess to retain the object in its respective recess. Related vacuum apparatus employing the device is described.

Abstract: A velocity sensor is disclosed comprising a housing, a ferromagnetic fluid which substantially fills the housing, and a magnetic proof mass suspended in the ferromagnetic fluid. The magnetic proof mass has a cylindrical center portion and end portions which taper from the central portion to the poles of the proof mass.

Abstract: A trocar having a safety shield control mechanism that prevents the inner cannula from rotating and from moving axially when in the locked position. The safety shield control mechanism applies consistent pressure on the safety shield and has an open architecture for ease of sterilization. The trocar provides holding levels for different sizes of hands.