Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions comprising a reversible peptide protease inhibitor are provided. Methods of using the reversible peptide protease inhibitor to stabilize liquid detergent compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions comprising a tripeptide enzyme inhibitors are provided. Methods of using the tripeptide enzyme inhibitor to stabilize liquid detergent compositions are also provided. Also provided are liquid detergent compositions wherein the tripeptide enzyme inhibitor at least inhibits the growth of at least one microbiological flora or fauna in the liquid detergent composition.

Abstract: Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per billion) levels. The methods and devices effectively minimize the number of mosquitoes landing on a subject properly using the devices.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and related methods for wireless connection of a dispensing or spraying material application system to a network for remote operations are disclosed. One embodiment comprises a wireless access point wirelessly communicating with wireless communication links for application system monitoring modules.

Abstract: A clutchless viscous fan drive system is formed in which the body of the fan drive is attached directly to the input shaft and rotates at full input speed. A seal is pressed into the cover at the output drive and seals against a cast-in seal ring on the body. The fan drive formed does not need a clutch and thus will not trap heat inside the viscous fluid chamber between the body and cover. The body rotates at full input speed with the input shaft and will improve airflow across the body side fins, therein improving fan drive cooling performance.

Abstract: A dynamic stabilizer comprising an elastomerically cushioned weight coaxially and movably mounted on an elastomerically cushioned support rod. In the preferred embodiment, the stabilizer includes a support rod, end caps, a vibration-absorbing mechanism, and a weight. The support rod is a generally cylindrical, elongated rigid member. The end caps are removably attached to each end of the support rod along the longitudinal central axis of the support rod. A threaded shaft, coaxial with the longitudinal central axis of the support rod, projects from the free end of one end cap to permit the stabilizer to removably attach to a threaded aperture in the forward face of a bow, or to a threaded aperture in a shock dampener or other archery bow accessory. The free end of the other end cap includes a threaded aperture, also coaxial with the longitudinal central axis of the support rod, to permit the removable attachment of other bow accessories to the stabilizer.

Abstract: An archery bow shock dampener includes three main components—a base, a vibration-absorbing body, and a securement ring. The vibration-absorbing body is formed of an elastomeric material, such as a visco-elastic polymer and is sandwiched between the base and a securement ring. Within the vibration-absorbing body is a central disk having a shaft mounted to one face and projecting outwardly through the vibration-absorbing body and through an opening in the securement ring. An integrated threaded shaft on the base permits the shock dampener to be mounted, in a conventional fashion, on to the body of a bow while the threaded shaft on the central disk permits additional accessories, such as stabilizers, to be connected to the dampener. The dampener also includes an integrated washer, disposed between the vibration-absorbing body and the securement ring, which may tightened against the vibration-absorbing body to eliminate any sag that may occur if additional accessories are mounted on the dampener.

Abstract: Novel mannanases may be derived from eg Bacillus subtilis strain 168 or may be encoded by polynucleotide molecules comprising a nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1. The mannanases are alkaline and are useful e.g. in cleaning compositions, for modifying plant material, and for treatment of cellulosic fibres.

Abstract: A cable guide includes a rod support member which is pivotally and slidably mounted on a cable guard rod on a compound bow, and a cable receiver member which is selectively connected and disconnected from the rod support member along an axis which is orthogonal to both the cable guard rod, and the cables of the bow. The rod support member includes a pair of spaced apart rearwardly projecting loops extending rearwardly from upper and lower walls. The receiver is designed to snap fit between the loops and the rearward edges of the upper and lower walls of the rod support member. A roller is rotatably mounted on an axle which extends vertically between the upper and lower walls of the rod support member, for rotatable engagement with the guard rod. The cable receiver member includes a lightweight body with a pair of spaced apart slots extending rearwardly from a forward face of the body. The slots will receive the cables of the bow.

Abstract: A motorcycle windshield fairing including a transparent fairing removably connected to the motorcycle and extending upwardly and rearwardly from an upper end of the existing windshield on the motorcycle. A first connector on the rearward face of the fairing is selectively connectable to a plurality of receiving members on the windshield, to permit longitudinal adjustment of the fairing on the windshield. A support arm extends between the upper rearwardly end of the fairing and the motorcycle, and is pivotally connected at each end and is extensible to permit selective pivotal movement of the fairing to change the angle of attack.

Abstract: A target assembly for use with a variety of non-piercing type projectiles or missiles launched to strike or impinge upon the target, whereupon the latter acts effectively to terminate the flight of the missile. The assembly includes a frame defined by flexible and resilient rods disposed to support a shock-sustainable, shock-resistant tensioned web or target sheet. The web itself is fabricated of a shock-sustainable, shock absorbing material, and is tensioned in a taut mode so that the propulsion energy of the missiles projected to impinge upon the web and to impact thereagainst is effectively dampened and absorbed by the target as the flight of the missile is terminated. The resilient rods which support and tension the impact web of the target are engaged in and secured, at their ends remote from the target web, in a support structure which includes a hub-like block or plate and a substrate-carried supporting stand, all set back or positioned rearwardly of the tensioned web or target sheet.

Abstract: A sound dampening apparatus includes a support arm having one end mounted to a bow, and a cushion member on a second end of the support arm and positioned in contact with the bowstring when the string is in the "dead" position. The cushion member is formed of a closed cell foam material which absorbs the energy of movement of the bowstring upon release of the bowstring after launching an arrow, to thereby dampen sound emitted by the string.

Abstract: A peepsight device for mounting on the bowstring of an archery bow. The device is characterized in that it includes a skeletal ring and an interiorly-mounted transversely-extending frame. The frame demarks and defines a peepsight orifice. Zonal areas on either side of the frame delineate, in conjunction with the circumscribing skeletal ring, fields for viewing general target areas contiguous to a peep-orifice-correlated primary target. Thus, the ease of sighting and acceleration of the sighting process itself are enhanced. Wedge-like structures integrally formed with and extending rearwardly of the ring and of the frame define vertical walls against which divided strands of the bowstring bear frictionally, and open ended slots in which the traversing bowstring strands are trained and restrained.

Abstract: A trim edging for a fairing includes an elongated body having a base portion adapted for attachment on a fairing, with a forward surface extending upwardly from the base, and a rearward surface extending upwardly to connect with an upper of the forward surface. The forward surface of the trim edging includes a lower portion sloped upwardly and rearwardly from the base, a central portion extending rearwardly, upwardly and thence forwardly from the lower portion, and an upper portion extending from the central portion to the upper edge. A depending tooth which extends the transverse length of the elongated body is formed in the forward surface at the juncture of the central portion and upper portion.

Abstract: An arrow brake for attachment to the shaft of the archery arrow. The brake impedes and effectively prevents the released arrow from passing entirely through the body of a target impinged by the arrow. The brake includes a relatively thin and flexible ring for sleeved frictional engagement on the arrow shaft. Attached to and extending radially of and forwardly of the ring are annularly spaced wedge-shaped probes. Engagement of the probes within the body of the target causes the probes to pivot arcuately, upwardly and rearwardly, to define a segmented wall generally normal to the arrow shaft to impede travel of the arrow shaft through the target body. Stops integrally formed with the probes pivot with the latter and come to abut the surface of the arrow shaft rearwardly of the ring thus limiting further arcuate displacement of the probe elements. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the arrow-shaft-engaging inner annular surface of the ring is cylindrical.

Abstract: There is provided an adjustable archery arrow rest mounted on a threaded pressure button support shaft extending through and secured in a window wall of an archery bow. The arrow rest is formed with a unitary mounting yoke assembly including a pair of spaced parallel leg-like plates. An inner one of the plates is presented toward the window side wall of the bow. The opposed plates of the yoke assembly are formed with aligned transverse tapped bores into which the threaded button support shaft extends in threaded engagement. On their opposed inwardly-presented facing surfaces, the yoke plates are formed with cooperating fragmentary threaded sectors defining an inwardly tapering opening for receiving a mating bolt. Threaded advancement of a bolt into the tapered threaded opening forcibly urges the yoke arms apart, frictionally to stress engaged threads and to lock the yoke on the threaded pressure button support shaft.

Abstract: A bowstring-mounted peep sight providing, in combination, a relatively large open sight window for ensuring good vision over a substantial field to be surveyed, and a small, centered, peep hole for enhanced target accuracy,A hub-like ring defining the small diameter peep hole is supported by ribs or vanes radiating toward fixedly to engage a larger circumscribing field-viewing frame.Desired multiple capabilities, including both better overall field identification and viewing, and sharper target sighting, are made feasible in a single, dual-function mechanical structure. Staggered string slots in side channel guide walls allow one to effect stabilized fixed and locked positions of the sighting device on the bowstring without resort to serving.

Abstract: There is described a nocking point assembly in which two differing plastics compositions are used in nocking point components. A softer, elastomeric first material physically engages the bowstring to provide enhanced, non-damaging gripping, while an oversleeved, second arrow-nock-contacting component of a harder plastics composition serves to ensure wear resistance in use. Each component is in the form of a hub-like disc with an integrally-joined tubular shank, the disc and the shank being slit to obviate any need to detach the bowstring when mounting the nocking point components. A separate split or open metallic ring is crimped in place over the intersleeved shanks to secure the assembly as a unit. The slits in the plastic elements, as assembled, are preferably misaligned and are staggered with the split in the locking ring to establish and preserve a round cross-sectional configuration.