Abstract: A business card assembly and a method of distributing the business card assembly are described. The business card assembly comprises a frame, and a plurality of business cards containing business information coupled to the frame and configured to be removed from the frame. Furthermore, the business card assembly includes an assembly coupling feature coupled to the frame and configured to attach the business card assembly to a fixture on a residential, commercial, or industrial facility. Additionally, the method for disseminating the business information includes door-to-door distribution of the business card assembly.

Abstract: The tagging of articles is performed by applying microparticle taggants to the articles by means of a coating that adheres the particles to the surface of the articles. The microparticle taggants have a specific identifiable code or other quality. The coating material and microparticles are applied to the exterior surface of the articles and dried or cured thereon. The microparticles may have a magnetically attractive quality for purpose of collection of the particles for analysis. The microparticles are washed from the surface of the articles and collected in a vessel. The microparticles in the vessel are assembled or collected by means of a magnet.

Abstract: The present invention discloses adhesive labels, adhesive rod loops, a stand, a memorabilia holder, a carrying case and a system for easily storing and accessing both flat and three dimensional items, such as memorabilia, cards, stickers, lettering and/or other items, in a transparent memorabilia holder wherein the memorabilia holders can be easily placed in the disclosed stand for semi-permanent storage, or selected memorabilia holders removed and placed in the disclosed carrying case for ease of transportation to and from specified locations. The stand allows for a plurality of memorabilia holders to be placed onto rods protruding from the top of the stand. The stand is rotatable so that a user can have quick and easy access to any of the items in the memorabilia holders by simply rotating the base or top of the stand to the desired position. In the alternative, the memorabilia holders attached to the rods can be swung back and forth to find the desired memorabilia holder within a section of the stand.

Abstract: A notice tag marks out-of-service equipment, such as a fire hydrant. A front flat portion of the notice tag has an opening for mounting to the equipment. The opening may have a lip to pressure fit to a surface of the equipment, and a key for proper orientation to the notice. The front portion has an out-of-service notice on a colored background. A side portion or side panels are formed to the front portion at an angle greater than 90 degrees with respect to the front portion. The side panels are marked for visibility from a line of sight to the side panels. The side panels are marked with a geometric shape, such as red strips on a white background. The side panels may have a source of light for dark conditions. The side portion may extend around a circumference of the front portion.

Abstract: An inflatable seasonal display includes a costume, an air-filled inner body, an inflating pump set, light emitting devices, lighted decorative elements, a shaking device, a deflation assisting means and a power supply device. The costume has a zipper. The air-filled inner body is installed in the costume through the zipper. The air-filled inner body has an air valve, through which the inflating pump set inflates the air-filled inner body. The lighted decorative elements are attached on the costume, which are brightened by the light emitting devices. The shaking device enables the inflatable seasonal display to swing back and forth for entertaining purpose. The deflation assisting means accelerates the deflating period of the air-filled inner body. The power supply device is electrically connected to all electronic devices and provides power.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved hardware used to secure slings to firearms. In particular, to hardware used to secure slings to firearms like that of the M16A2 and M4 Carbine that are fitted with a Picatinny type rail and collapsible buttstock. An improved wedge/yoke assembly is used to secure one end of a sling to the firearm on a rail. The improved wedge/yoke assembly is designed to be installed quickly with the use of simple tools without modification to the firearm. The improved wedge/yoke assembly is adjustable to compensate for varying slot depths found on Mil-Spec 1913 rails. This hardware used in conjunction with other suitable sling attachment hardware allows for ambidextrous attachment of a tactical sling to the firearm giving the user a “hands free” capability.

Abstract: A shot shell cartridge holding device, having a tensioned channel with protruding lips (1A) that grip and hold the cartridge rim. Inside the channel is a filler block (FIG. 2) to prevent the shell from sitting to deep within the channel. On one end of the filler block is a protrusion (2C) that prevents the cartridges from sliding all the way through the channel. Assembled in this configuration the shot shell cartridge holder can be mounted a variety of platforms allowing the user to carry and quickly access shot shell cartridges.

Abstract: A bipod type gun support has a generally cylindrical hub that defines a barrel-receiving bore that can be slipped onto and off of the muzzle end of the gun. Downwardly diverging legs are integrally joined to opposite sides of the hub to present a one-piece construction. A slot along the top of the hub facilitates a slight amount of resilient flexing of sidewall portions of the hub toward and away from one another when the diverging legs are squeezed and released, thus enlarging the bore of the hub sufficiently to facilitate installation and removal of the support from the barrel. Preferably, the support is molded from a synthetic resinous material.

Abstract: A light emitting buoyage with a magnetic switch comprises a buoyage magnetic switch body connected to the buoyage; a light emitting diode at an upper end of the magnetic switch body; a battery at a lower end of the light emitting diode; a magnetic element at a lower end of the battery; a connecting wire of the magnetic switch body extending from a lower end of the magnetic element; and a switch unit installed in the magnetic switch body at one side of the magnetic element. The battery and the magnetic element are transversally or longitudinally in the magnetic switch body. The magnetic element has a body. The body is installed with at least one retaining magnetic block and at least one movable magnetic block. The body is screwed to a lower end of the magnetic switch body; and the connecting wire is connected to the movable magnetic block.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention provides a fishing lure comprising an elastomeric portion having at least first and second regions. Each region has a durometer hardness on the Shore A scale. At least a portion of the first region is characterized by comparatively high operational stress relative to the second region. The hardness of the first region exceeds the hardness of the second region to thereby selectively improve the strength, toughness and fatigue resistance of the first region.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure has an oval shaped cylindrical body section. A plurality of rib members are formed around the outer perimeter of the body section. The plurality of rib members are for preventing the fishing lure from slipping out of a mouth of a fish. A tail section extends from an end of the body section. The tail section is split horizontally down the center of the tail section to allow each half of the tail section to separate and then come back together in a pinching motion when the fishing lure is pulled through the water.

Abstract: A jig and bait fishing system is provided which includes various fanciful and realistic shapes for attracting and capturing fish. The system includes a body connected to a neck and a bait keeper; the neck being adapted for securing skirt material for avoiding underwater obstructions. The bait keeper secures bait and in particular internally reinforced artificial bait at the reinforced area in combination with the reinforcing material. The system also provides for a fishhook for capturing the fish and hooking the bait. The system includes a latch which prevents the fish from spitting-out the hook after capture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process to generate heat by burning a liquid fuel in an evaporator burner oven, wherein the liquid fuel is a Fischer-Tropsch derived fuel. The fuel boils for more than 90 wt % between 160 and 400° C. and has a Fischer-Tropsch product which contains more than 80 wt % of iso and normal paraffins, less than 1 wt % aromatics, less than 5 ppm sulfur and less than 1 ppm nitrogen and wherein the density of the Fischer-Tropsch derived product is between 0.65 0.8 g/cm3 and 0.8 g/cm3 at 15° C.

Abstract: A unique combination of a certain poly(oxyalkylene) amine and a thiadiazole compound when employed as a fuel additive in a hydrocarbon fuel such as gasoline or diesel fuel will preclude fuel gauge sending units from sustaining sulfur-related corrosion damage or restore fuel gauge sending units, particularly silver-based fuel gauge sending units, in vehicle fuel storage tanks to like-new operational condition. Moreover, a method suitable for use in precluding fuel gauge sending units from sustaining sulfur-related corrosion damage or restoring silver-based fuel gauge sending units in gasoline or diesel vehicle fuel storage tanks to like-new operational condition using the combination of a certain poly(oxyalkylene) amine and a thiadiazole compound as a fuel additive is also described.

Abstract: The solid fuel formed into briquettes in the range of density by 400-1500 g/dm3, is produced from a perennial plant called Sida hermaphrodita Rusby as well as from a mixture of its stems with other chopped up elements of plant origin. Biomass made from stems of above-mentioned plant or from a mixture of its stems with other plants undergoes compressing in a briquetting press. The final product has energy output comparable to birch wood. Solid fuel made from biomass is mostly used in boiler-rooms for heating up hot-houses or for house fire-places.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavored wood pellets and a method of making flavored wood pellets. The wood pellets of this invention include wood particles, lubricant, and wood oil. Another aspect of the invention is a method that includes mixing wood particles with lubricant and wood oil, heating the mixture, and forming the mixture into pellets.

Abstract: Systems and methods for in-line blending of biodiesel and diesel fuels in cold weather environments include diluting heated B100 into a portion of heated diesel prior to blending into a cold diesel stream.

Abstract: A display structure that combines a support for hanging displays with a watering system. A support beam supports hanging baskets as well as holding a spraying tube to water plants hanging from said support beam.

Abstract: A display structure convertible between use as for displaying plants and for storage. The display structure includes at least one display case that is pivotally mounted on said display structure to allow movement between a horizontal display use and a vertical storage use. A support bracket supports hanging baskets as well as holding a misting tube to water plants hanging from said support bracket.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is a mixture for nourishing a plant, including, e.g., a cut plant or flower. The mixture includes sugar, and citric acid and/or potassium. The mixture may include water. In another aspect, the invention is a method for nourishing a plant. The method includes providing a predetermined quantity of the mixture to a plant, e.g., by inserting a cut end of the plant stem into the mixture and water.

Abstract: A plant container with a pot and a coaster (2) made of plastic, in particular as a flowerpot, whereby the coaster (2) which is closed at the bottom to serve as a water dish is to be attached undetachably via coupling devices to the pot (1) which is provided with holes at the bottom and is designed in the sense of an easy but secure connection of the pot and the coaster in such a manner that the coaster (2) and the pot (1) are interconnected via coupling elements (11, 15) by at least one conically tapering guide face (9, 16) and are mutually engaged by a rotational movement.

Abstract: This plant is a pot plant, the pot of which is clamped while fitting the sleeve by clamping fingers that form the extension of at least three shells between which the plant of the pot plant is accommodated. As a result of the use of at least three shells unimpeded release of the plant can be achieved when the shells are flipped away. By moving the plant in this way the sleeve fitted externally on the shells is also positioned.

Abstract: A plant package includes a flower pot containing a floral grouping and a flexible sleeve which may be provided with detaching elements at preselected areas. The sleeve may be secured about the flower pot by a banding element when the flower pot is positioned within the sleeve. When the sleeve is positioned about the flower pot, a decorative lower portion of the sleeve contains the flower pot, and a skirt portion of the sleeve is disposed about a lower portion of the floral grouping contained within the flower pot.

Abstract: A system for making and storing hydrogen comprises an IC engine, a thermal reactor to convert hydrocarbon fuels to reformate, and a separation means to separate the reformate into a hydrogen stream and a hydrogen depleted reformate stream. The hydrogen stream is compressed and stored. The hydrogen depleted reformate stream is split and sent to a thermal reactor and the IC engine. The IC engine drives the compressor for hydrogen as well as the compressor for the fuel inlet to the system. The described system and process achieves high efficiency in fuel conversion and hydrogen storage.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting erosion of an interior surface of a process vessel by solid objects carried in a fluid passing over the interior surface includes providing at least one formation at or in close proximity to the interior surface to interfere with the flow of the fluid over the interior surface, and to interfere with the movement of the solid objects by the fluid. The invention extends to a process vessel (10) which includes a body (16) defining an interior vessel surface (20), a catalyst bed (12) in the body (16), retaining means (22) on the catalyst bed for retaining the catalyst bed in position, and at least one formation (26) at or in close proximity to the interior vessel surface above the retaining means for interfering with fluid flow above the retaining means.

Abstract: A panel movement system including top and bottom rails having racks with registration teeth along their lengths; top and bottom rail attachments movably attached to respective ones of the rails for lateral movement along lengths of the rails; and a gear movement synchronization system. Each rail attachment includes a rotatable gear engaging the registration teeth on respective ones of the rails. The gear movement synchronization system connects the rotatable gear of the top rail attachment to the rotatable gear of the bottom rail attachment such that the top and bottom rail attachments move along the rails in unison. The top and bottom rail attachments are adapted to have a panel connected therebetween.

Abstract: A window lifter rail includes a pulley and a pulley cover. The pulley cover can be fastened to the window lifter rail in various positions. This ensures an assembly unit that offers a more flexible use while also reducing the production and installation costs.

Abstract: A sliding member that moves along a guide rail holding the window pane lower edge and has a transverse adjustment threaded element transversely received into the sliding member within a threaded hole thereof causing the position of the window pane to be adjusted in one substantially perpendicular direction thereto; a fastening screw transversely inserted into the sliding member within a further hold thereof passing through a slot in the window pane and inserted into the sliding member allowing the position of said window pane to be adjusted in one substantially horizontal direction; and a vertical adjustment threaded element threadingly received into a body formed integrally with the sliding member, allowing the window pane to be adjusted in one substantially vertical direction.

Abstract: An ascending/descending door glass supporting structure includes a sash, a run channel provided in the sash for guiding a door glass, and a slider provided at a front edge and/or a rear edge of the door glass. An inner first lip, an inner second lip and an inner third lip formed on the run channel are oriented toward a bottom of the run channel, facilitating assemblage of the door glass. The slider has a hook-shaped portion for hooking the inner second lip. The door glass is thus unlikely to escape and is reliably held with a reduced number of parts.

Abstract: An automotive door module has a plastic support panel and a plurality of door hardware components mounted thereon as a preassembled unit. The plastic support panel has forward and rearward pairs of integrally molded stand-offs that secure forward and rearward rolled section guide rails of a cable operated window regulator without any intervening brackets. The plastic support panel also has an integrally molded handle bracket that rotatably supports a handle that operates a push-pull cable integrated wire harness routing features, and an integrated bumper stop support that is integrally connected to stand-off and extends through a hole in the guide rail to support an annular bumper.

Abstract: This invention provides a polishing medium for chemical-mechanical polishing, comprising an oxidizing agent for a conductor, a protective-film-forming agent for protecting a metal surface, an acid, and water; (1) the polishing medium having a pH of 3 or less, and the oxidizing agent being in a concentration of from 0.01 to 3% by weight, or (2) the polishing medium containing abrasive grains having an average particle diameter of 50 nm or less, and the abrasive grains having standard deviation of particle size distribution in a value of more than 5 nm.

Abstract: A drip edge device for a roof which includes a panel having top and bottom surfaces, the panel having an integrally formed flange protruding downwardly from the bottom surface, with the flange arranged so that an inner side can locate against a roof edge when an inner planar portion of the panel extends under roofing material adjacent the roof edge, and a lip also integrally formed with the device and positioned outwardly of the flange so as to form, together with the outer side of the flange and the bottom surface of an outer portion of the panel, a recess for a heating cable. At least one of the flange and lip are resilient and provide a restricted entry into the recess such that the recess can retain a heating cable sized to fit the recess when such cable has been pushed laterally into the recess.

Abstract: A gutter protection system includes a foam insert which is installed in the hanging gutters of commercial and residential buildings. The gutter insert allows rain water to drain into the gutters, yet it prevents debris from entering the channel and clogging the gutter pathway. The foam insert includes antimicrobial and/or UV stabilizer additives to improve the useful life of the foam insert.

Abstract: An eavestrough assembly comprising a half round configurated eavestrough having a bottom wall, a front wall and a rear wall, a nose located at the top of the front wall, a gutter guard assembly, the gutter guard assembly being retained in position by a retaining member mounted on the eavestrough, a first side of the gutter guard being supported by the retaining member, and a second side of the gutter guard being attached to a nose of the eavestrough.

Abstract: An eavestrough assembly comprising a half round configurated eavestrough having a bottom wall, a front wall and a rear wall, a nose located at the top of the front wall, a gutter guard assembly, the gutter guard assembly being retained in position by a retaining member mounted on the eavestrough, a first side of the gutter guard being supported by the retaining member, and a second side of the gutter guard being attached to a nose of the eavestrough.

Abstract: A wall either wholly or partially made from a shear-resisting assembly that has a shear transfer device, or plate, disposed between the bottom strut and the underlying foundation.

Abstract: A method for controlling the collapse of a building having multiple floors. The method comprises the step of providing at least one load-bearing strut between at least one set of adjacent floors and attached to the load-bearing structure of the building, the strut being constructed such that, under building collapse conditions, it absorbs enough of the energy released during collapse of the building to control the rate of collapse of the building to reduce damage thereto. A building collapse control system is also provided.

Abstract: A window system for installing windows which enables easy cleaning and substantially eliminates the need for window frames. The window system comprises at least one pane of glass having each of a predetermined width, height and thickness for at least partially covering an opening formed in a wall of a structure. There are at least two hinges disposed along the predetermined height of the pane of glass on a predetermined side thereof. The first one of the at least two hinges being secured to the predetermined side adjacent one end thereof and a second one of the at least two hinges being secured to the predetermined side adjacent a radially opposed end thereof. There is at least one magnet secured to the pane of glass or to such opening formed in such building and at least one metallic member disposed on an opposite one of the pane of glass and such opening formed in such building for maintaining the pane of glass in a closed position.

Abstract: A roof ventilation apparatus for a sloped roof having a cap and base plate is provided. The cap has a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface has a flange that defines an opening to a cavity formed between the top and bottom cap surface. The cavity provides a path for air exchange from a roof opening through an air passage formed between the flange and cap top. The base plate has a flange surrounding a rim that fits inside the cap bottom cavity. The base plate preferably is shaped such that when installed on the sloped roof the cap entirely covers the base plate. Alternatively, a roof vent base plate with a flange having an angled edge configured to channel moisture is described. In addition, a method of installing a roof ventilation apparatus having a base plate and roof cap on a sloped roof is described.

Abstract: An interior window framing system comprising a standardized frame having predetermined dimensions proportionate to a standard window.

Abstract: Provided is a window cover system designed to eliminate the problems related to windows that do not provide a proper barrier to the outside, nor a capable retainment system for the inside climate. The window cover system includes a flange and retainer system that is easily attached to a window casing by means of screws, and a snap on cover. The cover can be comprised of plastic, tinted or colored, or made of a screen-type material. The window cover system of the present invention may be installed by one individual, quickly, efficiently, and at a low cost.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spacer for panes (20) of multilayer insulation glazings, particularly for use in windows, doors, or similar. Said spacer consists of a hollow profile that is filled with a moisture-absorbing material. In order to obtain a good seal with a low quantity of sealant in the peripheral bond, the spacer is provided with webs (3) which protrude from the rear wall (5) of the hollow profile. Such a web (3) delimits a space (24) for receiving a sealant along with a disk that is adjacent to said web (3). No sealant needs to be applied to the outer surface (17) of the rear wall (5).

Abstract: A decorative wall member may comprise a vertical wall board receiving portion located adjacent to the bottom side of the wall member and extending the width of the wall member. A horizontal or a second vertical wall board receiving portion may be located adjacent the top side and can extend the width of the wall member. Decorative applications can be applied to a decorative base portion located on the front side of the wall member and extending the width or the height of the wall member. There may also be provided at least one rib extending outwardly from the face of the wall member and extending the width of the wall member. The present invention also encompasses a method for decorating a wall portion and a kit including instructions and materials for providing a decorative portion to a wall.

Abstract: A device (11) for use in closing a leadthrough (2) in a constructional element for conduits (3) includes a frame member (16) enclosing a leadthrough space (17), and a plurality of strip-shaped sealing elements (18) arranged in the leadthrough space (17) displaceably relative to each other, with the frame member (16) at least one of frame section (19) having an opening (20) through which the strip-shaped sealing elements (18) are at least partially extendable out of the leadthrough space (12).

Abstract: A concentric holdown connection joining a held building structural member to a holding building structural member including a holdown connector having at least one upright portion operably connected to the held building structural member and a seat portion. A combination member having a threaded opening therethrough connects the holdown member to a threaded anchor member connected to the holding building structural member. In a preferred form the combination member has a donut-like configuration.

Abstract: A tile includes a base part made of earth material and by means of baking, and a color-changeable layer on an upper side of the base part; the color-changeable layer is made of shining glaze, which contains different color and different-sized mica flakes, such that the tile will be seen changing colors while people are changing their position relative to it or while light traveling to it is changing direction.

Abstract: The invention is a ceramic synthetic stone product that is comprised of a brick material. The product is formed by precisely grinding out distortions of an over-sized precursor product, and grinding off at least one side of the die skin of the over-sized precursor product, therein exposing an interior surface that looks like granite. The interior surface is substantially off-white or gray with black crystalline specks. The product is a brick, a tile, an architectural stone, a curvilinear block, a trapezoidal block, or a decorative plate. The major constituents of the brick material are clay, oxide pigments, and a binder. Recycled granite can also be added as well as shale, kaolin and feldspar. The method of making the product is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating sidings and methods for securing those sidings to structures are disclosed. Additionally, this disclosure teaches embodiments of sidings that can be secured to structures. For some embodiments, the siding comprises an insulation and a panel. The insulation and the panel are coupled to each other prior to installation of the siding. This coupling is achieved by non-adhesive coupling mechanisms.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a floor panel for a raised floor system, including an upper plate, a lower plate, a reinforcement frame of a polygonal shape disposed between the upper and lower plates, and at least one aluminum reinforcement member disposed in the polygonal shape of the reinforcement frame.

Abstract: A method for preventing edge bonding between adjacently situated floorboards of a floor system involves the application of a release agent along at least one longitudinal side surface of the floorboards. The release agent counteracts, or neutralizes, the adhesive effects between adjacently situated floorboards which is commonly caused by urethane or water bourne finish coatings, when the finish coating seeps downwardly between the side surfaces of the floorboards. By eliminating surface bonding between adjacently situated floorboards, this invention eliminates panelization of the floor system. The release agent may be a liquid or a solid and may be applied by any one of a number of methods, either at the factory or at the job site. The release agent may be applied to both longitudinal side surfaces of the floorboards, and also to the ends and the bottoms of the floorboards.