Abstract: An edge protector assembly is attached, via at least one connector, to an edge of at least one wall surface of a bucket assembly. Each connector includes a first mating portion that is mated to at least one second mating portion of an edge protector of the edge protector assembly. One of the first and second mating portions includes a male protrusion with a tapered section and the other includes a tapered female cavity that receives the tapered section. A fastener assembly secures the edge protector to the connectors, and includes a fastener extending through a bore defined by the first and second mating portions. An inner wall of the bore and an outer surface of the fastener are out of contact with one another to avoid shear loads on the fastener(s). The edge protector assembly is preferably flush with the inner bucket wall surface.

Abstract: A high efficiency triple pass tunnel finisher includes an articulated spraying function for allowing steam to effectively penetrate a garment. The tunnel finisher can be used for the laundering of shirts, pants, and jackets. The tunnel finisher includes hot air chambers and a steam chamber that can include two rows of steam injectors located at a 45° angle in relation to the walls of the module. The steam chamber has a lower pressure than the hot air chambers, creating an air pressure differential. The hot air chambers are positively pressurized, preventing the relatively cooler air of the steam chamber from entering the chamber. The pressurization prevents heat loss, allowing the finisher to be more efficient, while increasing the temperature at which the garments exit the steam chamber. This leads to faster drying times, less garment wrinkling, and reduced dwell time for a garment with a high quality appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a license plate holder-bracket assembly that enables the attachment of a vehicle license plate by eliminating the need for costly, time consuming and difficult repairs that presently necessitate the removing and replacing of damaged mounting screws and/or missing attachment points. The license plate holder-bracket assembly provides a clean factory look both in terms of by style, color and texture. In the preferred embodiment, the license plate holder-bracket assembly covers over the existing license plate holder or attachment apparatus with a frame and screws into the vehicle with two ¾ inch drill point screws. There is, however, no requirement that the present invention be placed over an existing license plate holder or attachment means. The present invention could be placed anywhere along the front or rear of the vehicle, or on any device or apparatus, such as a trailer or storage container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a label or a business form label combination in which the labels have been created by applying multiple zones or coatings. The zones or coatings can have differing thicknesses, coat weight or may use a variety of adhesives. The label is intended for a variety of different industries such as business, marketing, advertising, retail, wholesale, industrial, personal, and the like and more particularly the label is suitable for use in contaminated or difficult to label applications.

Abstract: A system for identification of animals. The system includes an animal identification device adapted for application to an animal and a device for secure storage of organic material taken from the animal to be identified by the identification device. The storage device and identification device each are marked with a common identifier. The identification device and the storage device are mounted, prior to use, in a holder which can be in the form of a moulded tray.

Abstract: An overhead advertising display system with translation movement over a rail includes means for moving at least one advertising sign along a rail track, at least one cart mounted in the rail track and pulled by a traveling cable located inside the rail track, and at least one tractor to drive said cable, communicating its movement through friction.

Abstract: The first and second portion may comprise a first and second sticker where the first and second sticker includes a dermal adhesive allowing the sticker to be securely fastened to the skin of the patient. Further, the first and second portion may include a symbol identifying the location of the procedure, the type of procedure or a serial number associating the first and second portion.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising: first and second separate elongated flexible members with first first and second opposite ends. An elongated hinge interconnecting the second ends of the first and second members and extends between horizontally between them. The hinge urges the free lower ends of both first and second members toward each other. The hinge has a recessed central region. A third member has upper and lower edges with a hinge connector secured to the lower edge. The connector engages the recessed central region of the hinge and is pivotally secured to the hinge.

Abstract: A fillet for use in the framing industry, wherein the fillet includes a plastic body and a layer comprising an absorbent. The fillet prevents contamination of the artwork within the frame and increases the longevity and appeal of the art work.

Abstract: A modular cheek rest assembly for a gunstock. The major members of the assembly are a low level cheek rest, a high level cheek rest, a storage container, a shotgun shell holder and a magazine holder. The low level cheek rest is the principal member that has engagement structure adjacent the bottom ends of its side walls for detachably securing the low level cheek rest to the butt stock of a firearm. There are attachment structure on the outer surface of the side walls of the low level cheek rest for disengageably attaching the other members. There is the ability to attach these members on either the right or left side depending on the preference of the user. If the high level cheek rest is needed, it nests over the top of the low level cheek rest.

Abstract: A scope adjustment calculating apparatus and method for calculating adjustment to a scope on a firearm is disclosed. The scope adjustment calculating device displays multiple input criteria including: a plurality of division of minute of angle for a scope, a plurality of distance from a target data, and a plurality of shot placement spacing data. Known information of given division of minute of angle for a scope, given distance from a target, and given shot placement spacing from the target center point are selected from the input criteria. Based on this known information, a given number of adjustment increments needed to zero the scope is obtained from the calculating device, and the scope is zeroed based on the given number of adjustment increments.

Abstract: A live eel hook-insertion device. A hand-operated unit is disclosed that generally comprises a T-handle/trigger driving a spring-mounted plunger through a housing, an open-ended eel nesting tube at one end of the housing and defined by a lateral notch, and a distal yoke on the plunger for immobilizing an eel within the nesting tube. The T-handle trigger is actuated to trap the eel, whereupon a hook can be easily inserted into the eel. The nesting tube is further defined by a lengthwise notch to allow extraction of fishing line if the eel backs out of the nesting tube with hook attached. In use, the device is inserted into a bait well full of eels and the nesting tube is placed flat against the bottom. One eel will enter the nesting tube, whereupon the yoke is distended to trap the eel against the floor of the nesting tube. A hook with attached fishing line is inserted through the notch of the nesting tube and the eel is thereby hooked.

Abstract: The fishing lure assembly is a completely weedless lure because hooks in the fishing lure assembly are completely retracted into a housing. This prevents the fishing lure assembly from snagging weeds or getting caught in debris in the water once the fishing lure assembly is cast therein. The fishing lure assembly includes a fulcrum about which the hooks are spring loaded. A trigger is rotatably secured within the housing. The trigger receives and hold the hooks in their respective retracted positions and, upon a fish moving the trigger, the hooks will be released to catch the fish.

Abstract: A lure includes a hollow body having tongue extending forwardly from the body to which a fishing line can be attached and the body includes a hook attached thereto, an inlet channel is defined in the body and communicably connects a bladed wheel chamber which houses a multi-bladed wheel which rotates about an axis generally transverse to a flow path from the inlet channel through the blade chamber and out an outlet channel which communicates with the blade chamber.

Abstract: The invention is a two-piece, flow-through fishing lure, preferably made of plastic. The first, bottom piece is a bent, elongated piece with a slightly dished, downwardly extending front “spoon” section. The bottom piece also has a more greatly dished, horizontally extending back “trough” section with flat, top horizontal edges. The second, top piece is a straight, solid, bulbous piece with a flat bottom and a doomed top. The flat bottom of the top piece cooperates with the flat, top edges of the “trough” section of the bottom piece. This way, there is an open channel which extends through the lure from near the back end of the “spoon” section to the back end of the “trough” section. A curved metal spine is embedded in the bottom piece from near the front to near the back of the lure, with portions of the spine extending out from the bottom piece on its top in the “spoon” area, and on its bottom near the “trough” area.

Abstract: The invention refers to a “fishing lure and bait structure” that comprises a fishing lure and bait body of an arc-shaped bar, which is cracks easily and produces the vibrations at the area near its arc center when it is bitten by the fish; this produces biomimetic movements such as wiggling irregularly along the waves while floating on the water surface and sinking underwater by non-linearity; its core and periphery are made of materials of different densities and water absorbencies to achieve self-movements while being thrown out into the water or bitten by the fish; this can further resemble the characteristics of insect shells or fish bones to produce the vibration waves of shells crashing or bones cracking so as to attract the fish to pursue the bait.

Abstract: An improved fishing weight is provided that includes non-leaded filler material packed within a rubberized hollow body, and an end cap for sealing the non-leaded filler material within said hollow body. A plug grommet may also be used to include an eyelet to attach the fishing weight to the fishing line. The improved lead-free fishing weight is environmentally friendly and safer for anglers to use. The improved fishing weight permits substantially better casting and resistance to snagging on submerged branches, etc.

Abstract: An electric insect killer includes a handle, an electric shock unit provided in the handle, a frame having a thickness to define a lower and an upper frame surface, and a plurality of conducting elements stretched in the frame. The electric elements are downward bent near two end portions to define a lower planar flapping surface and an upper U-shaped flapping surface relative to the lower and the upper frame surface. Each of the conducting elements may be extended perpendicular to or in the same direction as an extending direction of the handle, and may have a row of downward extended conducting wires provided at a lower side closer to the planar flapping surface to increase the contact area of the planar flapping surface.

Abstract: A process for producing diesel fuel oil from fat and oil comprises producing fatty acid methyl ester for diesel fuel in accordance with transesterification of the fat and oil with methanol, wherein the process further comprises a step of converting glycerol formed as a by-product into methanol, and the obtained methanol is used as a material for the transesterification. In the step of converting glycerol formed as a by-product into methanol, water in an equimolar amount or more to the amount of glycerol is added to glycerol, the obtained mixture is gasified under a pressure of 2 MPa or greater at a temperature of 700° C. or higher to convert the mixture into a gas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen, and carbon monoxide and hydrogen are then converted into methanol in accordance with a methanol synthesis process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making culture medium for Agaricus blazei Murill mushroom, which include the following steps: the sawdust is piled up to 5 to 15 meters high to undergo the first fermentation and decaying process which takes about 3 months; it is required to periodically turn over the sad dust pile every 15 to 30 days; then the dried and sterilized cattle excrements are added to the first-time fermented sawdust to undergo the second fermentation process, wherein the saw dust is piled up to 5 to 15 meters high and the internal fermentation temperature is 70 to 90 degrees centigrade; it is required to periodically turn over the sad dust pile every 15 to 30 days; finally, when the color of fermented sawdust turns dark brown, close to black, and the urine like Ammonia odor disappears, the culture medium can be used as the basic materials of bag-logs for cultivating Agaricus blazei Murill mushroom.

Abstract: The invention relates to cultivation method of Agaricus blazei Murill mushroom which includes the following steps: preparing the mushroom spawn; inoculating spawn onto the bag-logs and carrying out the bag-log warming process; transplanting bag-logs to soil; covering casing soil onto the mushroom bed; slightly watering the mushroom bed to maintain the moisture content after the hypha germinates; conducting the induction to primordium process when the bag-logs are filled with hypha; keeping the mushroom bed ventilated and moist when the carpophores (fruiting bodies) grow up to 2 to 3 millimeters; and finally harvesting.

Abstract: A boutonniere/corsage holder to secure a flower arrangement onto the surface of a piece of clothing, such as a lapel of a suit, is disclosed. The flower holder consists of a thin, elongated, flat body with opposing surfaces, a narrow central portion and widened end portions. The body is adapted to securely receive at the narrow central or entire portion, flower stem wrapping tape for securing the stem or stems of the flower arrangement to one of the surfaces of the body. An anchoring magnet is secured at or within one of the end portions of the body. A securing magnet is used to secure the body to the piece of clothing using the interactive magnetic attractive force between the anchoring magnet and the securing magnet. The magnetic attractive force is sufficient to secure the flower holder and a flower arrangement to the surface while still allowing the user to remove flower arrangement and flower holder without difficulty.

Abstract: A particulate water retaining material for cultivating plant comprising (A) a carboxyl group-containing water-insoluble water absorbent resin and (B) a polyvalent metal compound, by having the compound (B) deposited on the the rerin (A), it is made possible to possess an outstanding water absorbing property without impairing the growth of a plant.

Abstract: A plant watering and illuminating apparatus has a central tube having at one end an adaptor for supporting the central tube in a vertical attitude. The other end of the central tube terminates with tubular arms extending laterally away from the central tube, each with an arc shape. The tubular arms terminate with plant hangers supporting plant pots depending downwardly. A water conduit conducts water through the central tube and the tubular arms to sprinkler heads within the plant pots. A source of illumination is engaged with the tubular arms and an electrical conduit conducts electricity from an electrical source through the central tube and the tubular arms, to the illumination source.

Abstract: A modular planter system is comprised of high density polyethylene plastic propagation flats, geotextile fabrics, plastic inserts, soil capable of supporting plant, shrub and tree growth, and plants for use on impermeable surfaces. The planter system comprises four similarly constructed units with progressively deeper soil depths achieved through the use of plastic inserts and grouped according to a pre-arranged design. More particularly the planter system is comprised of modules each with its own blended soil, plant material, soil, root retardant, and water retentive non-woven geotextile and inserts. Planters are not connected but installed side by side. Each planter may be moved from its place without having to move other planters. Planter units are assembled ahead of use and transported to the installation site on wooden palettes or via similar conveyance. The planter system can be used with or without edging, and has optional apparati including irrigation and walkable functionalities.

Abstract: A hydrogen generating apparatus or the like is able to detect an excess water state or an excess steam state in the interior of a shift converter or a selective oxidation device.

Abstract: A fuel reforming apparatus for reforming a fuel comprises a combustion device and a catalyst. The combustion device is configured to oxidize a portion of the fuel into H2O. The catalyst is configured to catalyze an endothermic reaction between the H2O and another portion of the fuel so as to produce a reformate gas. An associated method is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security barrier apparatus. Some embodiments of the present invention may be used in conjunction with a previously existing security gate or perimeter and other embodiments may be used as stand-alone security barrier gate systems. The various embodiments of the security barrier apparatus comprise a passive security gate apparatus that is capable of withstanding the force of an object, such as a vehicle, of up to 1.1×106 ft-lb/s wherein the driver of the object is attempting to gain entrance through the security gate apparatus.

Abstract: A device for blocking open a door of a housing, having a housing body on which the door is hinged. A clamping element can be inserted into an area between the housing body and the door. The clamping element is arranged on an inside of the door rotatable around an axis of rotation, which extends perpendicularly with respect to the door and is eccentrically seated on the clamping element. The clamping element can be rotated into a clamping position in which the clamping element projects past or beyond the door when the door is opened and can be brought into contact with the housing body.

Abstract: The blade of a shutter door includes a blade body and at least one solid member. The blade body is a long and flat hollow shell fixed therein with at least one reinforcing rib between its first and second end and formed with a plurality of hollow spaces separated by the reinforcing ribs. The solid member is stuffed in at least one hollow space at a preset location of the blade body, able to strengthen the structure of the blade and lower material cost.

Abstract: A carrier for a window sash having an actuatable friction adjuster. The friction adjuster has a carrier interface that interacts with a mating friction adjuster interface of the carrier such that the actuation of the friction adjuster by rotating it within an oblong slot in the carrier causes the carrier interface to interact with the friction adjuster interface and forces a rear portion of the friction adjuster into progressively increasing frictional contact with an adjacent portion of a window frame sash channel.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for a casement window including a track having a cam engaging portion defining a tri-lobular aperture, a sash arm pivotably and slidably coupled to the track, and a support arm pivotably coupled to the track on a first end and to the sash arm at the opposing end. An adjustable cam is operably connected through the support arm to engage the non-circular aperture within the track such that rotation of the adjustable cam selectively shifts the position of the support arm relative to the track to alleviate sash sag.

Abstract: A spring wiper for curl springs contained within curl spring mounts, holders or shoes operatively engaged with window sashes that are located in window shoe channels. The spring wiper is deployed on the curl spring holder or mount and contains a wiper blade that is transverse to the curl spring, spanning its width, in order to wipe or scrape debris clinging to and/or accumulated on the surface of the curl spring exposed to airborne particulate matter when the curl spring is extended prior to its being retracted into the curl spring mount or holder, thereby keeping such debris from entering the inside of the curl spring mount or holder and interfering with the continued fluid operation of the sash.

Abstract: A door is constructed with a separate member joined to the door edge by a tongue-and-groove coupling and screws so as to be readily removable and replaceable. The separate member sustains the impacts imparted to the door by carts or wagons pushed past the door and can be readily replaced when damaged, thus avoiding replacement of the entire door. A flexible cover snaps over the outer surface of the separate member to add impact resistance and aesthetic appeal. Intumescent strips may be inserted inside or outside of the cover to enhance sealing between the door, and as adjacent door or door frame, thereby improving the fire resistance rating of the door. Accent strips or reveals of contrasting or complementary colors may be incorporated to add to the aesthetic appeal of the door. The door construction is of particular utility in schools, health care facilities and other institutions.

Abstract: A sealing, trimming or guiding strip 15 for windows of a motor vehicle comprises a loop formed around the fixed quarter light 11 of the vehicle and a further loop formed around the sliding main window 9 of the rear door of the vehicle. This seal comprises an extruded part 19 extending along both loops to provide a pleasing continuous appearance for the exterior of the vehicle: A portion of the extruded material 19 is cut away and replaced by moulded material moulded onto the extruded part 19 for the portion of the strip into which the quarter light 11 is mounted.

Abstract: A weather strip is mounted on a circumferential portion of a door opening for a vehicle door. The weather strip includes a trim portion having a substantially U-shaped cross section and a hollow seal portion, and a designed lip is formed on the trim portion so as to extend therefrom. An adhesive layer and a flocked portion are formed on a designed surface of the weather strip such as an external surface of the designed lip, the flocked portion being provided with a multiplicity of pile fibers which are bonded to the adhesive layer at one end thereof, which pile fibers are each angled randomly with respect to a normal direction to the external surface of the lip portion.

Abstract: An assembly unit for a vehicle includes an inside door piece having a mount, and a carrier element having a recess. The recess is surrounded by a protrusion that is able to engage in the mount, which positions the carrier element.

Abstract: Provided herein are chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) slurries and methods for producing the same. Embodiments of the invention include CMP slurries that include (a) a metal oxide; (b) a pH-adjusting agent; (c) a fluorinated surfactant; and (d) a quaternary ammonium surfactant. In some embodiments, the fluorinated surfactant is a non-ionic perfluoroalkyl sulfonyl compound. Also provided herein are methods of polishing a polycrystalline silicon surface, including providing a slurry composition according to an embodiment of the invention to a polycrystalline silicon surface and performing a CMP process to polish the polycrystalline silicon surface.

Abstract: A device is provided for opening and closing a basement door leaf. The device may include a motor and a piston for pushing the door leaf open and pulling the door leaf closed in response to activation by an input device.

Abstract: A hanger for pleated curtains comprises a flexible elongate web adapted for receiving fasteners to secure the web to a support, and a plurality of curtain extension blocks affixed to the web and extending orthogonally from a front surface thereof for receiving curtain supporting fasteners. The blocks are composed of wood and are substantially identical being secured to the web regularly spaced apart. The web is preferably composed of jute fabric and is attached with fasteners to a substantially horizontal wooden fascia backboard which is wall-mounted.

Abstract: An adjustable angle roof platform is comprised of a pair of lower support members, a pair of upper support members, and a floor. The lower support members have a plurality of openings at their upper ends. The openings are adapted to receive a retention pin. The lower end of each upper support member is pivotally attached to the lower end of a lower support member. The lower end of the floor is pivotally attached to the upper end of each upper support member. The floor has an opening on each side of its upper end. The floor openings are adapted to be alignable with the openings within the lower support members and to be secured to the lower support members by retention pins. The angle between the floor and a lower support member is adjustable.

Abstract: A combination sub basement flooring water and radon gas evacuation system consisting of a plurality of semi-cylindrically shaped porous channeling components affixed to one another and in turn to a modified sump pump unit characterized by the presence of holes tapped into front, back and lateral sides thereof and a larger hole in the topside thereof for receipt of upwardly jutting piping connected to a vacuum pump to which other piping is connected leading upwardly and out of the home or building containing the system.

Abstract: Improved flashing systems are disclosed for use with metal and non-metal roof systems. A lead flashing apparatus is provided comprising a generally planar lead base defining an aperture, a generally cylindrical structure attached to the base in surrounding relation with the aperture and projecting upward therefrom, and an adhesive sealing membrane attached to the bottom of the base for connecting the flashing to a roof The adhesive sealing membrane is not only effective in securing the flashing to the underlying roof, but further functions as a gasket separating the lead flashing base from a metal roof In a second embodiment, lead flashing having a generally planar base and upwardly projecting stack is adapted with a non-metallic coating. In a third embodiment, a flashing structure is fabricated from plastic, and preferably includes a sloped base with a tapered stack and is suitable for use on virtually any roof system.

Abstract: A skylight for a standing seam roof having a skylight panel housed in a frame with a vertically extending curb along two longitudinal and two lateral sides. The frame curb integrates on the longitudinal sides with U-shaped curbs formed into modified roof panels selected from the construction project. On the lateral sides, the frame curb integrates with curbs formed in two end pieces painted with the other roof panels in the project. Standing seams, which are raised above the surface of the roof, interconnect the regular roof panels. The modified roof panels interconnect with the standing seams of the regular roof panels. The lateral sides of the skylight assembly traverse at least one standing seam when integrated with the regular roof panels.

Abstract: The corrugated storm shutter system protects glass-covered openings from damage during windstorms. The system components include plastic panels for covering the building openings, and fastening hardware for securing the panels to the buildings. The panels may be removed from the windows during periods when windstorms are not anticipated. The panels are made of corrugated plastic material with the corrugations consisting of parallel flutes connecting the upper and lower surfaces of the panels. A single panel may be used to cover an opening window, or alternatively an opening may be horizontally spanned by a plurality of panels connected by bridging members. Mounting hardware is provided for securing the panels to a building surface over openings to be protected. The mounting hardware consists of a fastener having a lower portion adapted for penetrating and holding to a masonry surface and an upper threaded portion adapted for engaging a mating nut.

Abstract: The storm panel bracket system secures storm panels inset within the frame of building openings. The storm panel bracket system includes one or more storm brackets and one or more resilient bumpers. Each storm bracket includes an adjusting screw and adjustment nut. Turning the adjustment nut moves the nut along the adjusting screw. The moving nut moves a movable member of the storm bracket. The movable member holds a protecting storm panel and forces the panel against the frame of the window, providing a press fit that holds the storm panel in place. The storm panel bracket system includes resilient bumpers that are placed between the storm panel and the frame to cushion the frame and enhance friction.

Abstract: A window module for a school bus includes a frame, a fixed window panel affixed to a portion of the frame, a perimeter panel secured to another portion of the frame and defining an opening at the other portion of the frame, and a movable window panel. The movable window panel is slidably positioned at the frame such that opposite perimeter edges of the movable window panel are slidably engaged with opposite channel members of the frame. The movable window panel is movable along the channel members and interiorly of the fixed window panel when opened and interiorly of and generally at the perimeter panel when at least partially closed. The exterior surfaces of the fixed window panel and of the perimeter panel form a generally flush surface at an exterior of the school bus when the window assembly is installed at the school bus.

Abstract: A building material anchor including a resilient pad. A resilient, openwork tube is affixed to the top of the pad. An adhesive layer coats the bottom of the pad.

Abstract: A clip for suspending ceiling panels from a horizontal channel having a C-shape formed by a vertical web and integral opposed horizontal upper and lower flanges, the clip comprising a sheet metal body, the body including a vertical web extending between upper and lower portions, the upper portion being configured to overlie the horizontal upper flange of the channel when installed thereon, the lower portion being configured to lie below the horizontal lower flange of the channel, the lower portion including a generally upstanding hook section adapted to be received in a downwardly open channel on the ceiling panel beneath the C-shaped channel to enable the clip to support the panel by transferring the weight of the panel to the C-shaped channel, the hook section being fixed against horizontal movement relative to the body vertical web.

Abstract: A cassette comprising a frame member having at least two sides interconnected by a cross member, and a reinforcement material partially encapsulated by and suspended by the at least two sides of said frame member such that the reinforcement material is positioned at a predetermined location when placed in a mold tool.