Abstract: An apparatus and a method for changing printing plates in sheet-fed rotary printing presses include a plurality of printing units and plate cylinders being coupled to one another mechanically in the printing units during a printing operation. At the beginning of a plate change, the plate cylinders are coupled to one another mechanically and are driven jointly by a main drive motor. After an old printing plate has been conveyed out, each plate cylinder is decoupled from the common mechanical connection and is driven by a separate drive motor.

Abstract: A handling device of a printing press, in particular for handling printing plates during an automated printing plate change on a printing unit of a printing press, is disclosed. The handling device has a manipulator arm, where one end of the manipulator arm is assigned a manipulator head, which features a handling element, in particular a holding element for printing plates, and the manipulator arm is embodied in a multi-part manner of several segments. A swivel axis is embodied on each end of each segment, around which at least the respective segment can be swiveled, and each swivel axis is assigned a separate drive for providing the respective swivel movement. The other end of the manipulator arm is mounted so it is translatorily and rotationally movable on a traverse or on a frame or on a wall of the printing press.

Abstract: A method for electrically initiating an inertial igniter for a munition is provided. The method including: generating electrical power upon a firing acceleration of the munition: powering circuitry on board the munition with the generated electrical power; and electrically determining, at the circuitry, whether an acceleration profile experienced by the munition is an all-fire condition.

Abstract: A casing for a relatively soft projectile, such as a projectile for a paintball gun, has a concave portion for receiving a substantially round soft projectile, a driving band located behind the concave portion, and an aerodynamic portion located behind the driving band. The driving band preferably has lands and grooves for engaging rifling in the bore of the gun. The aerodynamic portion may have the approximate shape of a prolate spheroid or a paraboloid of revolution, or another shape that reduces eddy currents and drag behind the projectile. The concave portion of the casing preferably has an adhesive to prevent separation of the casing and projectile in flight. The casing may be solid or hollow; in the later case, it may be filled with a substance such as urethane foam.

Abstract: A non-lethal projectile system for non-lethally inhibiting a living target, multi-functional launching devices for delivering the non-lethal projectile systems to a target, methods of assembling the non-lethal projectiles, and tactical methods of the use of the non-lethal projectile, the non-lethal projectile consists of a projectile body to be impacted with a living target and an inhibiting substance within the projectile body, wherein upon impact with the target, the inhibiting substance is dispersed on and about the target. In a variation, the projectile body ruptures upon impact releasing the substance. In another variation, the inhibiting substance is a powdered substance comprising a powdered pepper derived substance, for example, oleoresin capsicum or capsaicin.

Abstract: A transport installation comprising an aerial rope with continuous running on which vehicles are suspended by detachable grips, comprises a transfer circuit equipped with means for moving the vehicles. The means for moving comprise at least one set of wheels with pneumatic tires one of which wheels is connected to a power take-off derived from running of the rope and equipped with drive means whereby each wheel is made to rotate by one of the adjacent wheels. One of the wheels of said set of wheels is connected by transmission means to the output shaft of an electric torque motor generating a constant turning torque independent from the speed of rotation of said output shaft.

Abstract: A ride in particular for amusement parks, comprising: a drive track, comprising a guide device (3) for guiding at least one vehicle (2) along said guide device (3) in a movement direction (v); at least one vehicle (2), comprising a normal vector (n), fixated relative to the vehicle (2) and oriented perpendicular to the movement direction (v); and a drive pattern (1), comprising at least a first track section (5, 6), comprising an incline/decline, and a second track section (8, 9), comprising an incline/decline, comprising a prefix, which is inverse to the prefix of the incline/decline of the first track section (6, 7), wherein the first track section (6, 7) and the second track section (8, 9) are connected amongst one another, forming at least a partial section of a loop, wherein the guide device (3) is configured, so that the normal vector (n) in the first track section (6, 7) is rotated from an orientation to the outside or to the inside with reference to the loop at the entry into the first track section (

Abstract: A fairground attraction is disclosed, including a track, a number of people carriers and device connected to the people carriers for advancing thereof along the track. Each people carrier is connected to the advancing device for pivoting about its top axis and is suspended in cantilevered manner above the track or rests thereon via support devices displaceable at an angle to the direction of forward movement. The people carriers can thus be moved as it were in “drifting” manner over the track. The advancing device can be arranged between the track and the people carriers, and can include for each people carrier a connecting member which protrudes from the track and on which the people carrier is mounted on its centre line and around which the people carrier can swivel.

Abstract: Means and methods for optimizing the utilization of monorail-based vehicles carrying a work-in-progress in a clean manufacturing environment. The method includes increasing the number of pick up and drop off points on a primary or secondary monorail transportation network, to amplify the number and frequency of pick up and drop off events per vehicle per circumnavigation of the network or loop. By increasing the number of pick up and drop off events, the empty run or idle time of the corresponding vehicle will decrease, improving utilization and throughput.

Abstract: Disclosed is a switch arrangement for magnetically levitated railways, comprising a support (1), which is bendable transversally to the direction of travel and is provided with track or component fittings, a rail arranged transversally to the direction of travel, a rack (23) arranged transversally to the direction of travel and a supporting frame (15) for receiving said support (1). The supporting frame is supported on the rail by a running wheel (16) and comprises a drive mechanism (18) with a toothed wheel (20) that engages in the rack (23) as well as a motor for the propulsion thereof. According to the invention, the support (1), the supporting frame (15) and the drive mechanism (18) form, as an entity, a firmly connected assembly which is arranged in such a manner that it can be displaced in the direction of travel and relative to the rail (17) and the rack (23).

Abstract: A transport system, including a rail system and carriages movably disposed thereon, the rails being encompassed by a primary conductor system to which at least one secondary coil, included by the carriage, is inductively coupled for the contactless transfer of electrical energy and/or information.

Abstract: Provided is a cab isolation system for a locomotive is provided including a cab having a front and a rear. The cab isolation system further includes a pivot located generally near the rear of the cab and at least one spring generally located near the front of the cab. In another embodiment, dampers may further be provided and generally located near the front of the cab. In another embodiment, lateral links may further be provided and generally located near the front of the cab. This system may include any of the above elements, alone or in combination, to provide for a cab isolation system for isolating a locomotive cab from engine generated structure borne noise and vibration, while lower frequency track induced motions are not magnified.

Abstract: Provided is an active energy beam-curable ink capable of preventing ink flow by enhancing the separation resistance of the ink components at high temperatures without impairing the stability against viscosity changes due to high temperatures. The active energy beam-curable ink contains hydrophilic silica with a primary particle diameter of 100 nm or less. It is preferable that a specific surface of the hydrophilic silica be 280 m2/g or less. It is more preferable that the primary particle diameter and the specific surface of the hydrophilic silica be 28 nm or less and 190 m2/g or less, respectively. Moreover, the ink preferably contains a monomer having ethylene oxide units. The number of ethylene oxide units is preferably 6 to 19. The monomer content is preferably 0.02% by mass to 20% by mass with respect to the total mass of the ink.

Abstract: An improved delivery system and the method of making same for delivering a shark repelling substance to the surface of an article such as a surfboard, boogie board and the like. The delivery system is provided in the form of a board wax applicator that contains a chemical shark repelling substance such as a mixture of anhydrous sodium sulfate and sodium laurel sulfate.

Abstract: A fuel resistant binder is characterized by the addition of a carrier curing agent to a modified, unmodified or emulsified asphalt material formed of a mixture of hot, cold or emulsified asphalt and carrier and activator materials. The carrier curing agent preferably is a polyurethane moisture curing solution. A cross-linking material and aggregate are also mixed with the binder to form a material suitable for patching cracks and holes in pavement and the like. The activator assists the polymer material in linking with the asphalt while the carrier prevents the formation of gel or lumps within the asphalt. The carrier curing agent resists the penetration of fuel into the binder.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for manufacturing a solid plating material which has excellent electrical conductivity and durability, and the solid plating materials manufactured by this method, wherein a suspension liquid is made by mixing a fluid for coating that includes an organic binder, with a powder for plating having electrical conductivity and a metal powder to be used for binding, wherein then layers having the plating powder and the metal powder, and bound to the surfaces of core particles with the organic binder, are formed by means of injecting the suspension liquid on the surfaces of the core particles while the core particles are being agitated by centrifugal fluidization, and wherein then the core particles are heated until their temperature is above the melting temperature of the metal powder to be used for binding so as to remove the organic binder and to form deposited layers of the plating powder by melting the metal powder to be used for binding.

Abstract: An ultra-fine nepheline syenite powder produced from a pre-processed nepheline syenite powder feedstock. The powder having a “controlled” maximum grain size D95 or D99 of less than about 20 microns and a “controlled” minimum grain size D5 in the range of 2-8 microns with a particle size spread D5-D95 of less than about 12 microns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metallic effect pigment, which metallic effect pigment has a substantially homogeneous chemical composition comprising at least one metal M and having an average content of oxygen of from 25 to 58 atomic percent, based on the total content of M and oxygen. The invention further relates to a method for the production of said metallic effect pigment.

Abstract: A process for treating fly ash to render it highly usable as a concrete additive. A quantity of fly ash is obtained that contains carbon and which is considered unusable fly ash for concrete based upon foam index testing. The fly ash is mixed with an activator solution sufficient to initiate a geopolymerization reaction and for a geopolymerized fly ash. The geopolymerized fly ash is granulated. The geopolymerized fly ash is considered usable fly ash for concrete according to foam index testing. The geopolymerized fly ash may have a foam index less than 35% of the foam index of the untreated fly ash, and in some cases less than 10% of the foam index of the untreated fly ash. The activator solution may contain an alkali metal hydroxide, carbonate, silicate, aluminate, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A break down desk is disclosed to facilitate an efficient storage disassembly and transport in compact shipping containers. The break down desk may be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled without the use of traditional tools and fasteners and with a minimal of assistance. A removable desktop is detachably connected to and across a pair of opposing side panels. The removable desktop includes a primary writing surface at the front, a file/paper stacking surface located behind the primary writing surface, and a pair of detachable side wings. A wire management channel, through which to receive an electrical wire from an electrical apparatus, runs around the desktop between the primary writing surface, the file/stacking surface, and the side wings. A cable routing trough, to guide the cable from an AC power strip received therewithin towards a source of power, is detachably connected between the pair of opposing side panels below the desktop.

Abstract: A seed meter includes an input port configured to receive a supply of seeds and an output port configured to deliver the supply of seeds for dispensing to a planting area and a seed disk configured to receive the supply of seeds from the input port and deliver the supply of seeds to the output port at a substantially uniform rate. The seed disk has a seed side where seeds flow from the input port, and a vacuum side opposite the seed side. The seed meter further includes a first housing portion surrounding a first portion of the seed disk in a fixed relationship to direct the supply of seeds against the seed disk and a second housing portion.

Abstract: A double shoot seed and fertilizer placement unit has a leading shank that cuts a fertilizer trench in the soil, a seed shovel immediately behind but above the lower extremity of the shank to cut one or more seed shelves in the soil above and outboard of the fertilizer trench, a boot behind the shovel that places seeds on the shelf and then drops fertilizer into the fertilizer trench between and below the seeds, and a fertilizer guide member that rides in the fertilizer trench below the fertilizer outlet to maintain the integrity of the trench in preparation for the fertilizer and helps guide the fertilizer down to the bottom of the trench as it emanates from the boot.

Abstract: A thread feeding apparatus for an automatic embroidering machine comprises a thread supplying unit to supply one upper thread selected among a plurality of upper threads different in color; a pair of thread guides formed with a thread guiding channel to guide the upper thread supplied from the thread supplying unit, and continuously formed along a thread transferring path of the thread guiding channel, leaving a space portion; a thread take-up unit provided with a thread retainer to retain the upper thread, oscillating between a top dead point and a bottom dead point, and strengthening and releasing the tension of the upper thread; and a thread take-out unit comprising a thread take-out lever to hold and take out the upper thread passing through the space portion, and a thread take-out driver to reciprocate the thread take-out lever to put the upper thread held by the thread take-out lever into the thread retainer.

Abstract: A threading device of a sewing machine having a plurality of needles is provided. The threading device is configured to insert a thread through an eye of any one of the needles. The threading device includes a threading hook which moves forward to enter the eye of one of the needles and moves backward to catch and insert the thread through the eye, a threading mechanism which moves the threading hook to insert the thread, a selecting portion operable to select, among the plurality of needles, a needle through which the thread is to be inserted, a positioning mechanism which moves the threading hook to a position corresponding to the needle selected by operating the selecting portion, and a selected needle indicating device which distinguishably indicates the needle with respect to which the threading hook has been positioned by operating the selecting portion.

Abstract: An embroidery unit cover that covers an embroidery unit that is to be attached to a sewing machine for sewing embroidery that includes a planar portion that forms a substantially horizontal surface combined with a bed portion of the sewing machine and a free arm portion provided to the bed portion, a peripheral wall portion that runs continuously along a peripheral border of the planar portion and that extends vertically downward from the planar portion, and a first engagement portion that is disposed on the peripheral wall portion and that is structured to be attached to and detached from a second engagement portion disposed on at least one of the bed portion and the free arm portion. When the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are engaged with each other, the embroidery unit cover forms a side table with the free arm portion.

Abstract: An embodiment of torpedo, providing increased explosive energy, comprises: a casing encapsulating a rubber container, having frontal cumulative cavities with peripheral magnetic rings, said container containing an elongated type explosive charge, an axle, a bushing slidely mounted on the axle, spokes associated with the bushing and container's front, cumulative cups with press-detonators; a formatter, joined with the container's rear portion, slidely disposed on the axle, capable to displace the charge from the rear to the middle of container thereby converting it into a cumulative type charge; a magnetic cup slidely disposed on the axle; an engine unit including a cylindrical shell, fixed to the casing, the shell containing aluminum thin double-wall pipes furnished with ignition detonators.

Abstract: A device (1) for actuating sheets of sailing boats comprises a pulling element (2) for a sheet (200) and an actuator (3) connected to the pulling element (2) for causing the motion thereof. The actuator (3) comprises a screw (4) and a nut (7) engaged with each other, wherein one from the screw (4) and the nut (7) is rotated and the other translates linearly. A boom (300) of a sailing boat (100) provided with the device (1) for actuating sheets of the invention is also described.

Abstract: A method for intercepting and yawing an errant sailing vessel is disclosed, wherein the vessel might have been hijacked or malfunctioned and in danger of colliding with an object. The method comprises dispatching a watercraft to approach the sailing vessel and secures itself to one side of the sailing vessel's hull. Preferably, a second watercraft is secured to the other side of the vessel's hull. At least one of the watercrafts is then operated to direct propulsion thrust to yaw the vessel in a desired direction. Preferably still, the first and second watercrafts are each secured respectively to the right and left sides of the vessel's hull proximate to the stem or bow end. The first (right side) watercraft then operates a fluid propulsion which thrust is directed away from the vessel's right side while the second (left side) watercraft's propulsion is on standby. As a result, the vessel is turned rightward or clockwise.

Abstract: A marine vehicle with at least one hydrofoil at the lower hull of such marine vehicle, and at least one drive element for retracting a pair of hydrofoils mounted side-by-side on both sides of the symmetry axis of the hull of the marine vehicle. When hydrofoils are in the retracted position, the marine vehicle is converted to a conventional marine vehicle.

Abstract: System for anchoring of a vessel, preferably at deep waters, comprising a number of anchoring lines, each anchoring line extending from a fastening means on the vessel to an anchor at the seabed, and the anchoring lines are preferably arranged tightly, obliquely down into the sea around the vessel in the form of spread anchoring, such that the vessel is maintained in a fixed, intended position. distinguished in that each anchoring line is fastened to an anchor and extends out in one length, without joinings, to an upper end where a coupling part is fastened, and the fastening means comprises a crib for each anchoring line, where each coupling part can be laid down in an intended, fastened position. Method for anchoring of a vessel, with use of the system according to the invention.

Abstract: A submergible container that includes a plurality of fluid passages formed through a container body to allow a chamber of the container to fill when submerged in water to form a live well is described. In embodiments described, the container is formed of an oval or egg shaped body to provide a streamline contour for towing through the water. In an illustrated embodiment, the container includes a wheel assembly and pull handle to transport the container over the ground. The illustrated container includes a closure that is operable between an open position and a closed position to insert items into the container.

Abstract: A display system for use with a sign panel includes a bracket with a securement for attachment to a sign panel structure such as a support rib, to receive support therefrom. The bracket includes pairs of diagonally spaced apart support surfaces with each pair of support surfaces defining a channel for receiving a respective flag staff, to support opposite sides of a flag staff at spaced apart locations. A pivot connection pivotally attaches the flag staffs to the bracket, bringing the flag staffs into alignment with the support surfaces as the flags are rotated between an open or display position and a closed or storage position.

Abstract: A decorative home flag kit having a flag sheet which has a front side displaying a decorative graphic wherein the decorative graphic is being printed on the front side and is displayed in a reverse manner without any noticeable lost of image sharpness and color density on a rear side of the flat sheet which communicatively couples with the front side, and a flag sleeve disposed at an edge of the flag sheet. The decorative home flag kit further has a flag support frame for suspending the flag sheet which has a suspending arm having an engaging hook which is adapted to engage with the flag sleeve of the flag sheet such that the suspending arm can be inserted into and enclosed by the flag sleeve, an extending member coupling with the suspending arm and a mounting base coupling with the extending member for mounting.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automobile projected light for life safety, comprising a casing, a projected light source and a lens body, which are installed on either inside or outside of an automobile. The lens body has a lens provided therein and the projected light source is installed on the rear area of the lens, thereby enabling the projected light to become a kind of warning light, character or sign picture after the light passes through the lens. Accordingly, the invention enables different warning characters, signals of calling for help or even ads. to be projected.

Abstract: A pair of A-frame members of molded plastic support an elongated beam extending through openings in apex portions thereof. Pockets are provided in the outsides of two legs of each A-frame member into which elongated weight cartridges are placed to be securely held to the legs. The legs and pockets are so formed that with a low volume and weight, a high strength and rigidity of the legs is achieved, a substantial contribution being made by the weight cartridges. The weights of the cartridges are used to resist tilting movement of the barricade and to achieve stability with a high degree of efficiency. The weight cartridges are preferably blow-molded plastic tubes filed with slag or sand and most preferably are interchangeable with cartridges currently in use in other applications.

Abstract: A nitride single crystal is produced using a growth solution 7 containing an easily oxidizable material. A crucible 1 for storing the growth solution 7, a pressure vessel for storing the crucible and charging an atmosphere containing at least nitrogen, and an oxygen absorber 14, 15 disposed inside the pressure vessel and outside the crucible 1 are used to grow the nitride single crystal.

Abstract: The device for producing a block of crystalline material from a bath of molten material comprises a crucible having a bottom and heat extraction means arranged under the crucible. It also comprises means for modulating the thermal conductivity fitted between the bottom of the crucible and the heat extraction means. The means for modulating the thermal conductivity comprise a plurality of plates made from thermally conducting material of low emissivity, parallel to the bottom of the crucible, and means for moving said plates closer to and away from one another.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to manufacture single crystals of high quality on an industrial production scale by preventing impurities from being mixed in single crystals when the single crystals are produced by the solvothermal method. A pressure vessel body 1, in which a supercritical state is maintained, is made of heat resistant alloy, a portion of the pressure vessel body is open, a corrosion-resistant mechanical lining 5 is provided on an inner face of the pressure vessel and on an entire outer circumferential edge of the opening, and the opening is sealed by an airtight mating face formed out of a corrosion-resistant mechanical lining, which is formed on the outer circumferential edge of the opening, and by an airtight mating face of the corrosion-resistant mechanical lining cover 6 on an inner face of the cover 3 through a corrosion-resistant gasket member.

Abstract: A stage apparatus includes a stage over which a substrate is to be transferred, and a levitation mechanism which levitates the substrate over the stage. The stage includes a plurality of gas spray ports (16a) to spray a gas for levitating the substrate (G), and a plurality of suction ports (16b) to take in air sprayed from the gas spray ports (16a). The plurality of gas spray ports (16a) and the plurality of suction ports (16b) are set not to be arranged on straight lines parallel to a substrate transfer direction in a predetermined length along the substrate transfer direction.

Abstract: A marking tool and a method for marking a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility is presented. The method includes dispensing a marker when a trigger of a marking tool is actuated. The method further includes identifying at least one characteristic associated with the marker or the dispensing of the marker. The method further includes storing the at least one characteristic associated with dispensing the marker when the actuation of the trigger is signaled.

Abstract: A plating apparatus for plating a FPCB base board having a first conveyance region and a second conveyance region includes a shielding apparatus. The shielding apparatus includes a first shielding plate and a second shielding plate. The first shielding plate corresponds to the first conveyance region. A distance between the first shielding plate and the first conveyance region is from 5 millimeters to 20 millimeters. A width of the first shielding is equal to or larger than a width of the first conveyance region. The second shielding plate corresponds to the second conveyance region. A distance between the second shielding plate and the second conveyance region is from 5 millimeters to 20 millimeters. A width of the second shielding is equal to or larger than a width of the second conveyance region. The first and second shielding plates are made of an insulation material.

Abstract: A gas distributor for a CVD or OVPD reactor comprises two or more gas volumes (1,2) into each of which opens a feed pipe (3,4) for a process gas, each gas volume (1,2) being connected to a plurality of corresponding provess gas outlets (6,7) which open into the bottom (5) of the gas distributor. In order to increase the homogeneity if the gas composition, the two gas volumes (1,2) comprose pre-chambers (10, 10?, 11) located in a first common plane (8) and a plurality of gas distribution chambers (12, 13) each associated with a gas volume are provided in a second plane (9) adjacent to the bottom of the gas distributor. The pre-chambers (10, 10?, 11) and gas distribution chambers (12, 13) associated with each gas volume (1,2) are connected with connection channels (14, 15).

Abstract: The invention relates to a chemical vapor deposition process for the continuous growth of a carbon single-wall nanotube where a carbon-containing gas composition is contacted with a porous membrane and decomposed in the presence of a catalyst to grow single-wall carbon nanotube material. A pressure differential exists across the porous membrane such that the pressure on one side of the membrane is less than that on the other side of the membrane. The single-wall carbon nanotube growth may occur predominately on the low-pressure side of the membrane or, in a different embodiment of the invention, may occur predominately in between the catalyst and the membrane. The invention also relates to an apparatus used with the carbon vapor deposition process.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus of the present invention includes a holding means for rotatably holding a substrate; a coating solution supply nozzle for supplying a coating solution onto a front surface of the substrate to be processed held by the holding means; a treatment chamber housing the holding means and the coating solution supply nozzle; a cooling means for cooling the substrate before the coating solution is supplied to the substrate, to a predetermined temperature; a heating means for heating the substrate coated with the coating solution to a predetermined temperature; and a transfer means for transferring the substrate between the treatment chamber, the cooling means and the heating means, wherein the treatment chamber, the cooling means and the heating means are partitioned from an ambient air, and wherein at least the treatment chamber is connected to a gas supply mechanism having a supply source of a gas having a kinematic viscosity coefficient higher than that of air and kept at a predeterm

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor manufacturing device that a maintenance or a repairing is easy so that an efficiency of manufacturing can be enhanced because a high temperature of a susceptor can be rapidly down. The present invention relates to a semiconductor manufacturing device that an efficiency of manufacturing can be enhanced because a heater for heating the semiconductor is heated by an external heating device.

Abstract: The invention relates to, inter alia, a method for determining a modified waiting period for a milk-producing animal treated with a veterinary medicament. According to said method, at least one quantity of milk is determined during at least one time interval following the administration of the veterinary medicament, said interval being shorter than a pre-determined waiting period. A milk yield for the waiting period is predicted from the quantity of milk. A modified waiting period is determined on the basis of the predicted milk yield and a milk yield for the waiting period pre-determined by the veterinary medicament. The inventive method enables MRL values to be surely and reliably maintained, such that milk is separated according to the modified waiting period.

Abstract: Apparatus for receiving and disposing of animal wastes and particularly the bodily wastes of cats, include an upper chamber adapted to sift and separate. An internal sifting screen is mounted to sift there from the accumulated refuse. In another form, the screen is configured to be tilted to pass the litter through the centrally placed screen assembly for the separating of the preferably nonabsorbent litter bed for further use. The apparatus has an external container in which kitty litter will be separated and collected separate from the solid waste, and a removable internal container for the collection of solid waste. Once the solid material is separated from the kitty litter, and drops into the storage container, the cat owner can dispose of the cat waste when desired.

Abstract: A pet excreta treating material made mainly of a ground material of plant origin and having a higher water absorbency in the third measurement than in the first measurement, a water absorbency of 3% to 30% by weight in the third measurement, and a specific gravity of 0.8 to 1.2 measured before the first water absorbency measurement. The water absorbency is measured by immersing a dried excreta treating material in 25° C. water for 3 seconds and calculating the weight increase by the equation below, which is taken as water absorbency (%). In the second and following measurements, the excreta treating material immediately after the preceding measurement is dried and immersed in 25° C. water for 3 seconds to obtain a water absorbency in the same manner. Water absorbency (%)=[(weight of excreta treating material after immersion?weight of excreta treating material before immersion)/(weight of excreta treating material before immersion)]×100.

Abstract: A modular cost effective cat play-home unit comprised of a grid form, suitable, reusable frame material covered with a non-carpet cat scratching alternative material made from EVA flexible foam that cats prefer to scratch and comes in a variety of colors to accent any interior or exterior design decor and is resistant to bacteria, water, urine, feces, hair, stain, odor, fire and is veterinarian approved as healthy and non-toxic to felines and canines, collapsible and lightweight for easy transport, storage or shipment and can be easily sanitized with disinfectant spay and quickly wiped dry or sun dried for energy efficiency creating a generation of cats taught not to scratch carpet whereas each inventive mat can be used by veterinarian offices as surgical stretchers allowing for easy transport to cages whereas the pet is protected with a soft, thermal healthy flexible matting that can be tilted for visible waste release.

Abstract: A pet repellent plastic cover is placed over cords to prevent pets from chewing the cords. This cover prevents injury to the pet and damage to the cord.