Abstract: A collapsible and self-erecting polyhedron system is provided. The system includes a collapsible and self-erecting box. The box comprises cardboard and includes outer surfaces upon which images (e.g., photographic reproductions), graphics, and text are printed to provide a three-dimensional greeting card. The three-dimensional greeting card (the box) is collapsed and placed into an envelope, and upon being removed from the envelope, automatically self-erects providing a fun and exciting experience. Confetti also is included within the box that is ejected during the box self-erecting, thereby providing even more enjoyment.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for securing tubulars. A tubular securing device may include a slip coupler, wherein the slip coupler is configured to attach to a drain pipe; and at least one ear, wherein the at least one ear is attachable to the slip coupler, wherein the at least one ear comprises at least one passage configured to secure a water line.

Abstract: An air manifold apparatus for supplying pressurized air to a plurality of air lines having an enclosure with an air inlet for receiving pressurized air from a pressurized air source and a plurality of air outlets for providing pressurized air to a plurality of air lines. The inlet and the outlets are each connectable to an air hose connector for communicating pressurized air between the enclosure and the air lines. A plurality of U-shaped bars are connected to the ends of the enclosure and extend outwardly away from the enclosure to protect the air hose connectors from damage and to act as a handle and a stand for the air manifold apparatus.

Abstract: A soil sampling probe includes a handle for grasping the probe and a rod member extending therefrom. The handle comprises an annular ring integrally formed with the rod member. A number of soil sampling slots are formed along in the rod member for collecting and retaining soil samples. The soil sampling slots slope inwardly and downwardly in the rod member. A substantially vertical rib is formed adjacent the slots to reinforce the rod member adjacent the soil sampling slots.

Abstract: A gate assembly for a vertically pivoting gate includes a support and coil springs connected between the gate and the support to bias the gate toward a vertical, open position, as well as from the open position back to a horizontal, closed position. The springs are attached to the support, and cables extend from the springs to the gate. Sheaves mounted on the support engage the cables to induce the return bias in the springs to move the gate back to the closed position. The mounting for the sheaves includes a member engaging the gate to support the gate in a precisely vertical orientation when the gate is in the open position.

Abstract: A gate assembly for a motor driven vertically pivoting gate includes a support frame and coil springs attached between the gate and the support frame to bias the gate toward a vertical, open position and thereby assist the drive motor. A member secured to the support frame deflects the springs when the gate is in the open position, thereby placing the springs in tension so that the springs also assist the drive motor in starting the gate to move from its open position toward its closed position. The member also engages the gate when it is in its open position and supports the gate in a precisely vertical orientation.

Abstract: A method of treating fluids to induce coagulation of particles comprises subjecting the fluid to the influence of a repulsive magnetic field, that is a magnetic field generated between opposed like magnetic poles as distinct from a magnetic field generated between North and South poles. Preferably oligo-dynamic particles of mineral or other substances are introduced into the fluid before, during or after magnetic treatment. The preferred method of particle introduction is by sacrificial anode incorporated in an electrical circuit with a cathode and the fluid as an electrolyte. The invention may be applied to the treatment of hard water to prevent or reduce deposition of scale and in the treatment of swimming pool water to eliminate bacteria and/or control formation of algae. A variety of other uses in relation to both liquids and gases are described.

Abstract: A baby-wipe for wiping and cleaning babies. Two inner, water-repellent layers define a hollow interior for the insertion of a hand. Two outer, cotton, absorbing layers are used to wipe a baby clean, with the inner water-repellent layers preventing the user's hand from becoming wet or soiled by waste product. After wiping the baby, the product is everted so that the inner layers now become the outer layers in order to form a disposable waste-product bag that may be thrown away in a garbabe can, whereby the user is never soiled and never directly contacts the waste product.

Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of first antibodies against a chorionic gonadotropin-like substance in a first biological sample obtained from an organism other than domestic poultry. The first biological sample is contacted with a chorionic gonadotropin-like substance, preferably isolated from Progenitor cryptocides microorganism, which has been immobilized on a solid phase, under conditions permitting first antibody/chorionic gonadotropin-like substance binding. Unbound sample components are removed from the solid phase, and a plurality of second antibodies, each comprising an immunological conjugate of the first antibody, are contacted with the solid phase, under conditions permitting second antibody/first antibody binding. Unbound second antibodies are removed from the solid phase and the presence of chorionic gonadotropin-like substance/first antibody/second antibody complex, if any, is observed, as a measure of the presence of first antibodies in the first biological sample.

Abstract: A sheet of material having a single color of ink or other printing medium applied thereto to produce a multicolor appearance. In the disclosed embodiment, the sheet material is a metallic foil, such as alluminum foil of thin flexible construction, used as a flower pot wrap with the foil being laminated to a thin plastic film or sheet of polypropylene or the like.