Abstract: A pair of conveyors having a pair of launch conveyors and at least one pair of drive conveyors is disclosed using modular flat belts. The pair of launch conveyors has zero motion, when a vehicle is driven onto the pair of launch conveyors where the vehicle is placed in park. The pair of launch conveyors is activated to a speed in synchronous with the pair of drive conveyers. The vehicle is moved from the pair of launch conveyors to the pair of drive conveyors and proceeds along the flat modular belts.

Abstract: A method of improving seed set of transgenic maize plants and improving agronomic characteristics of such plants is disclosed which employs the use of maize host cells that are the result of a cross between one parent that is Stiff Stalk derived germplasm and a second parent that is from the HiII genotype.

Abstract: A method of improving seed set of transgenic maize plants and improving agronomic characteristics of such plants is disclosed which employs the use of maize host cells that are the result of a cross between one parent that is Stiff Stalk derived germplasm and a second parent that is from the HiII genotype.

Abstract: A sound deadening wall assembly comprising a first wall panel attached to a first stud member, a second wall panel situated parallel to the first wall panel and attached to a second stud member, wherein the stud members abut each other with a resilient attachment material therebetween to secure the first and second stud members to each other. The stud members are of C-shape cross-section with the open end of the C-shape facing in opposite directions and abutting each other to create an overall S-shape when the stud members are joined together. Separable end and top members are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides cell cultures derived from graminaceous plants which cultures are capable of being regenerated into plants, including fertile plants. Methods of accomplishing this regeneration are also provided. In addition, a novel procedure for the cryopreservation of embryogenic cell cultures is described.

Abstract: A double-walled thickener tank has an outer shell bottom and an inner shell bottom spaced to form interconnected or a discrete void space therebetween. An incompressible load-carrying permeable material such as oil-impregnated sand is compacted in the void space(s) to provide a support for the inner shell bottom and confined fluid in the tank. Any leakage of fluid from the tank through the inner shell bottom is initially confined in the void spaces and conveyed down a slight slope on the top surface of the outer shell bottom so the leakage fluid drains into an interior space of a double-wall or single-wall discharge cone at the center of the tank where the leak and void spaces are accessed to detect any leaking of fluid from the tank.

Abstract: A double-walled thickener tank has an outer shell bottom and an inner shell bottom spaced to form interconnected or a discrete void space therebetwee. An incompressible load-carrying permeable material such as oil-impregnated sand is compacted in the void space(s) to provide a support for the inner shell bottom and confined fluid in the tank. Any leakage of fluid from the tank through the inner shell bottom is initially confined in the void space and conveyed down a slight slope on the top surface of the outer shell bottom so the leaking fluid drains into an interior space of a double-wall or single-wall discharge cone at the center of the tank where the leak and void spaces are accessed to detect any leaking of fluid from the tank.