Abstract: In the preferred embodiments, a novel system and method is for mounting a battery box within a vehicle is disclosed. The system and method includes, among other things, a novel battery box that is mounted between two chassis frame members that extend lengthwise along the vehicle. The battery box is supported on the frame members via a plurality of uniquely designed and arranged bracket members.

Abstract: A removable deck plate or platform for a vehicle includes a platform for placement on a vehicle frame, a clamping plate for clamping the platform against the frame, a clamping arm engageable with the clamping plate via a hole in the platform, wherein the clamping arm and the clamping plate are configured so as to clamp the platform to the frame upon moving the clamping arm into a position adjacent the platform.

Abstract: According to some preferred examples, a vehicle having a removable deck plate or platform is disclosed. The vehicle preferably includes: a) a frame; b) a platform for placement upon the frame; c) a clamping plate for clamping against the frame; d) a clamping arm engageable with the clamping plate via a hole in the platform; and e) the clamping arm and the clamping plate being configured so as to clamp the platform to the frame upon moving the clamping arm into a position adjacent the platform.

Abstract: In the preferred embodiments, a novel system and method is for mounting a battery box within a vehicle is disclosed. The system and method includes, among other things, a novel battery box that is mounted between two chassis frame members that extend lengthwise along the vehicle. The battery box is supported on the frame members via a plurality of uniquely designed and arranged bracket members.

Abstract: A composition for a slurry for manufacture of acoustical panels includes one or more fillers, one or more binders, water and zinc pyrithione. At least of the fillers and/or binders includes microbial nutrients in an amount of at least 1% based on the dry weight of the acoustical panel. In another embodiment of the invention, acoustical panels include a core having a plurality of opposing surfaces and being at least ? inches thick. The core comprises the dried product of a slurry of fillers, binders and water. Zinc pyrithione is present in at least one of the core and a coating applied to at least one of the surfaces of the core.

Abstract: A mold-resistant gypsum panel includes a core of an interlocking matrix of calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals, a facing material on at least one side of the panel and a salt of pyrithione dispersed through both the core and the facing materials. A method of making a mold-resistant gypsum product is also provided. A slurry of calcined gypsum, water and a water-soluble pyrithione salt is formed, then deposited on a sheet of facing material. The slurry on the facing material is shaped into a panel and maintained under conditions sufficient for the calcined gypsum to react with the water to form a core comprising an interlocking matrix of set gypsum crystals. Heating of the panel causes evaporation of the water that did not react with the calcined gypsum.

Abstract: A composition for a slurry for manufacture of acoustical panels includes one or more fillers, one or more binders, water and zinc pyrithione. At least of the fillers and/or binders includes microbial nutrients in an amount of at least 1% based on the dry weight of the acoustical panel. In another embodiment of the invention, acoustical panels include a core having a plurality of opposing surfaces and being at least ⅛ inches thick. The core comprises the dried product of a slurry of fillers, binders and water. Zinc pyrithione is present in at least one of the core and a coating applied to at least one of the surfaces of the core.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mold-resistant gypsum panel that includes a core of an interlocking matrix of calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals, a facing material on at least one side of the panel and a salt of pyrithione dispersed through both the core and the facing material.

Abstract: A security device which is particularly suitable for motor vehicles is proposed. It comprises an electronic control unit (10) for controlling the functions of an apparatus to be protected, at least two sensors (U.sub.1, U.sub.2) for detecting specific operating states of the apparatus to be protected and a circuit (42) to which the output signals of the sensors (U.sub.1, U.sub.2) are fed. The circuit (42) carries out an exchange of data with the electronic control unit (10) in order to control its operational capability, the output signals of the sensors (U.sub.1, U.sub.2) influencing the exchange of data according to the detected operating state such that the electronic control unit (10) is only operative in a prescribed operating state of the apparatus to be protected. For this purpose, the circuit (42) has a memory (44) in which at least one predetermined code is stored.

Abstract: A biological filtration system is provided for filtering a water supply. The filtration system includes a micron filter having an input and an output. Water is supplied from the water supply to the input of the micron filter. The filtration system also includes a canister filled with a biomedia material. The canister has an inlet end coupled to the output of the micron filter and an outlet end. Air is injected into the inlet end of the canister. Water from the outlet end of the canister is returned to the water supply.

Abstract: A wheel chair transport assembly includes a remote winch-actuated carrier case having wheels mounted on a rear face thereof and rollable within tracks mounted to the vehicle for raising and lowering the carrier case to a storage position on the vehicle roof and an access position flush with the ground, respectively. A door provided forward of the carrier case enables an operator to insert and remove a wheel chair as necessary while conveniently seated as a driver within the vehicle.