Abstract: A Clean Dryer Vent Hookup is designed to make the removal and reconnection of the dryer hose an easy process for periodic lint removal. The removable base, having a center hole the diameter to accommodate a standard dryer hose, is attached to the rear of the dryer vent. Four adhesive flaps that are attached to the base are extended to allow placement of the hose through the base and into the dryer well. Protective covering is removed from the adhesive on the flaps so they adhere to the hose to hold it secure. Lint can be removed and a new Vent Hookup unit installed.

Abstract: A gypsum dryer/calciner includes a calcining space; a first pipe having an inlet connected to a source of hot gases and an outlet emerging in the calcining space; a second pipe having an inlet connected to a source of gypsum and an outlet emerging in the calcining space, the second pipe being concentric with the first pipe; and a force-feeding screw positioned at least partially in the second pipe, the screw carrying the gypsum along in the calcining space.

Abstract: A clothes treating apparatus is disclosed. The clothes treating apparatus includes a cabinet having an accommodating space to accommodate clothes, a hot air supplying device to heat air and supply hot air to the accommodating space, and a communicating unit to communicate the accommodating space with the outside. The communicating unit includes a restraining part to restrain exhaust of hot air supplied from the hot air supplying device.

Abstract: A clothes treatment apparatus that treats clothes into a condition suitable to wear is disclosed. The clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a receiving space defined in the cabinet for receiving clothes, an air supply device for removing moisture from the air so as to provide a dried air to the receiving space, and a fan assembly configured to circulate the dried air in the receiving space and to discharge condensed water generated in the fan assembly to the outside.

Abstract: A drying system (100) for use in drying out a water-damaged structure includes a blower (105) for providing outside air to the water damaged structure. An indirectly fired furnace (101) is used for heating the outside air prior to its introduction into the water-damaged structure. An exhaust blower (114) removes humid air from the water-damaged building, and one or more remote temperature and humidity sensors (117) are used for controlling the furnace air temperature and supply blower volume. An air intake filter box (111) is used for adding make-up air to recirculated building air and promoting cooling within accompanying trailer. A differential air pressure transmitter (118) controls the volume of moist air removed from the water damaged building to an optimal rate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a domestic appliance for the care of items of washing, with a process air supply, through which a stream of air is able to be directed through a drum for holding the items of washing and which has a mesh filter for separating the lint out of the air stream, and with a facility for removing lint from the mesh filter, with the facility being embodied for removal of lint which is collected outside the process air supply on the mesh filter and includes a rinsing device with which this lint is able to be rinsed out of the mesh filter with rinsing fluid. The invention also relates to a method for removal of lint from a mesh filter of the domestic appliance.

Abstract: The household appliance has an exhaust air outlet to which an exhaust air guide duct can be connected, with the household appliance having an air condition sensor in the area of the exhaust air outlet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cloth treating apparatus, which supplies hot air to a accommodating space receiving clothes to dry the clothes. The cloth treating apparatus includes a cabinet including a accommodating space to receive clothes, and an electric component chamber, in which a moisture supply device to spray steam to the accommodating space and a air supply device to supply hot air are installed; and a condensed water treating unit to treat condensed water, generated by condensing the steam sprayed to the accommodating space or the hot air supplied from the air supply device. Therefore, the cloth treating apparatus treats the condensed water generated in the accommodating space, and thus prevents the generation of substances harmful to the human body, such as mold, in the accommodating space.

Abstract: An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion. The insole includes a stability cradle and a number of pods on the underside of the insole core or base. Some of the pods have different material properties selected to help control foot motion.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluid-filled chamber may include utilizing one of a blowmolding and a thermoforming process to define a first surface, a second surface, and a sidewall surface of the chamber. An aperture is defined through the first surface in a location where the first surface is spaced from the second surface. A pressurization apparatus is located adjacent to the first surface and around the aperture, and the pressurization apparatus is utilized to inject a fluid into the chamber through the aperture, compress the first surface against the second surface, and form a bond around the aperture and between the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: An article of footwear may have a sole structure with a chamber, a plate, and an outsole. The chamber encloses a fluid and has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The plate is positioned adjacent to the upper surface and has a plurality of projections that extend into indentations in the chamber. The outsole may be positioned adjacent to the lower surface and may have a plurality of projections that extend into indentations in the chamber. In some manufacturing processes for the sole structure, the plate and outsole may be located within a mold, and the chamber may then be shaped by surfaces of the plate, outsole, and mold.

Abstract: A fluid-filled structure, such as a bladder, is disclosed. The bladder has a first surface and an opposite second surface that are peripherally joined to define various edges. The bladder encloses a fluid between the first surface and the second surface. A portion of the edges may have a concave configuration, or the edges may have both concave and convex configurations. A shape of the bladder may be a tessellation pattern so that a plurality of the bladder may be efficiently. The edges may also have a linear configuration, and the bladder may enclose a tensile member.

Abstract: The follow invention is a new product to protect skateboarder's sneakers. Moreover Stick Patch will not only extend the life of the sneaker, but also assist with a better skateboarding performance while providing a fashionable accessory.

Abstract: Surface-engaging footwear projections can automatically be activated by horizontal sliding motion. In an example, horizontal sliding motion can turn one or more circular rolling members, such as around a horizontal axis, or move one or more sliding members along a horizontal track. The motion of such rolling or sliding members can cause one or more surface-engaging projections to move downward from the footwear into contact with the surface, which can then help slow or stop the horizontal sliding motion.

Abstract: A ballet pointe shoe for supporting a dancer. The shoe has a shank with fibers of various orientation to provide a stiffness characteristics desired by the dancer. The stiffness of the shank is varied to meet the performance needs of the dancer. In one embodiment the stiffness of the shoe at the arch is greater than the stiffness of the shoe at the ball of the foot.

Abstract: This invention relates to a midsole structure having tunnels for Masai walking specialized shoes, wherein spring shank comprising front shank and rear shank coupled with more than one spring is built such that three steps of rolling movement occur actively during walking three steps of landing, center moving and leaving steps and arch styled finger pressure effect occurs because the front and rear shank are compressed.

Abstract: Footwear having components attached via magnetic fasteners. The components may be decorative or functional. A first footwear fastener part is permanently attached to the footwear. A second complimentary footwear fastener part is attached to a footwear component. The two fastener parts when put together secure the component to the footwear via a magnetic force.

Abstract: A ventilating shoe configured to absorb air from the interior of the shoe when a ventilation component is not compressed by a wearer's foot and configured to expel the air out of the heel region of the shoe when the ventilation component is compressed by a wearer's foot. The ventilation component is configured to be produced quickly and conveniently and to preserve the comfort and support necessary for the activity or purpose for which the ventilating shoe was designed.

Abstract: An excavator attachment (1) for an excavator, comprising (i) a bucket portion (3) for receiving excavated material or a scoop portion for collecting excavated material and (ii) a cutter device (4) capable of cutting and excavating rock, wherein the cutter device comprises a rotary cutter (5) of elongate configuration having a proximal end (6) associated with the bucket portion (or the scoop portion) and a distal end (7) remote from the bucket portion (or the scoop portion) and is so arranged that, in use, the orientation of the elongate rotary cutter relative to the bucket portion (or scoop portion) is fixed.

Abstract: A fabric refreshing apparatus is provided. The refreshing apparatus may include a case, and a receiving compartment, provided in the case to receive fabric articles. The apparatus may also include a steam generator, a fluid supply tank, and a drain tank. The steam generator supplies steam to receiving compartment to steam the fabric articles. The fluid supply tank supplies fluid the steam generator. The drain tank collects residual fluid from the steam generator.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a control method of automatic water-replenishing for a boiler iron under the condition of continuous steaming and its device. The method, which comprises a normally-closed pressure switch that can control power on/off of the boiler according to the pressure in the boiler and a normally-closed thermostat for keeping the boiler in a thermostatic state, comprises the following steps: (1) determining whether the thermostat switch is off; if yes, step (3) is carried out, and if no, step (2) is carried out; (2) detecting whether the steam is being ejected; if yes, the electromagnetic valve will be opened to eject steam, while at the same time a relatively small amount of water is pumped into the boiler by controlling the pump; (3) controlling the pump to pump a large amount of water into the boiler. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in step (2), the quantity of water of is slightly less than the quantity of water that is ejected as steam.

Abstract: A photocard for advertising and informing an individual and business of business related subject matter comprises a pictographic element disposed on a portion of the photocard wherein the pictographic element comprises an image related to a business, and an information set positioned adjacent to the pictographic element and disposed on a portion of the photocard wherein the information set comprises information related to the business shown in the pictographic element. Additionally, a photocard for informing an individual of personally related subject matter comprises a pictographic element disposed on a portion of the photocard wherein the pictographic element comprises an image of an individual, and an information set positioned adjacent to the pictographic element and disposed on a portion of the photocard wherein the information set comprises information related to the individual depicted by the pictographic element.

Abstract: A sign system that includes a substantially planar sign body having a periphery and a plurality of tabs configured for removably receiving product or price identification indicia. A supplemental sign tag is provided having additional indicia printed thereon, said supplemental sign tag having a slot configured therein. The slot in the supplemental sign tag is sized and positioned to enable a portion of it to be removably inserted within the one of said plurality of tabs such that at least a portion of the additional indicia is visible to an observer external to the periphery of the planar sign. In addition, a clip is provided, attachable to the planar sign body and to the supplemental sign tag to enable the supplemental sign tag to be positioned on a peripheral edge of the planar sign body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display device which enables a poster banner to scroll along the length of a support between two motorized winding shafts which are equipped with means for driving same sequentially in both directions and means for fixing the two ends of the poster banner. Accordingly, to the invention, the support is curved on the side comprising the poster banner, over at least part of the surface thereof.

Abstract: A sponsored escape guide indication board includes a light-storage guide sign plate that displays the escape guidance on a base plate disposed on a wall surface of a building structure, a light-storage identification sign plate that is located adjacent to the guide sign plate and displays identification information of the guide indication board, and a non-light-storage sponsor sign plate that is located at a distance from the identification sign plate and displays a mark of a sponsor of the disposition of the guide indication board. The sign plates are fit and mounted in recesses formed in the base plate. The identification sign plate is provided with an identifier readable by portable terminals and the portable terminals may acquire sponsor information at normal times or escape information at the time of disaster from a management server of the guide indication board through the identifier.

Abstract: There is provided an expandable modular display that is generally comprised of display modules that may be wall mounted, utilized as a desktop or countertop display, or vertically stacked with a plurality of like display modules in a display stand. The display stand is disposed to be connected by hand utilizing connecting apertures and pins. The display stand may be expanded horizontally using the connecting apertures and pins to receive additional display modules. The display is disposed to mount display modules vertically in a back to back position.

Abstract: An aerodynamic sign displaying device comprises a sleeve member rotatably supported on a post, a mounting frame extend radially outward from the sleeve member, and a panel member on the mounting frame which displays a sign thereon. The panel member is slidably received in the mounting frame along a plane of the panel member for sliding in a radial direction relative to the sleeve member such that the panel member is readily separable from mounting frame.

Abstract: A device and method is provided for easily and readily converting a semi-automatic firearm to a fully automatic firing firearm. An additional method is provided for preventing the conversion of a semi-automatic firearm to an automatic firing firearm.

Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit that can be used to clean the breech of a firearm and, when not in use, may be stored in a relatively compact space. The firearm cleaning kit of the present invention includes a receiver brush, an end brush, a pick, a punch pin, a scraper, an angled pick, and at least one long rod.

Abstract: A catcher, in combination with a firearm having an ejection port, for receiving and retaining expended magnetically attracted shell casings through the ejection port as the firearm is discharged. The catcher includes a hollow housing having a plurality of rigid walls, and retainers. One of the walls has an opening in communication with the ejection port when the catcher is mounted to the firearm for receiving the shell casings. A seal is attached to the housing at the opening and surrounding the opening and provides controlled release of pressurized ejection port gas from inside the housing as the firearm is discharged such that noise and flash as a result of escape of the pressurized ejection port gas is reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: A semi-solid screen like wafer comprised of odor elimination and neutralization chemicals or comprised of animal urine, glands and gland secretion or comprised of natural plant scents or comprised of any combination thereof in a freeze dried state or suspended state in a gelatin material rehydratable or dissolvable in human urine designed to cover, eliminate and neutralize human urine scent in the wilderness environment and to lure and attract wildlife into the specific wilderness area.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy includes an air blower contained within a rigid, floatable, waterproof housing. At least one air line extends from the blower out of the portion of the housing which extends below the water line during flotation in order to produce movement of the underlying water and, thereby, movement of the decoy device.

Abstract: An under ice crawler lowerable into a body of water through a hole in a layer of ice overtop is operable to extend a flexible line within the body of water between two points spaced along the ice. The crawler features a floating body having sliding surfaces defined at an upper limit thereof, a motor carried on the floating body to selectively drive a propeller, a connector carried on the floating body to facilitate the connection of the line thereto and a starting device carried on the floating body and actuable from thereabove. A termination device is carried on the floating body at a position distinct from that of the starting device to provide easy access. The starter device is actuable by lowering a starting-signal generator through the hole in the ice into proximity with a starting-signal sensor carried on the float body without requiring physical contact with the receiver.

Abstract: A device for reducing the catch of unwanted species of organisms in fishing trawls which allows the retention of shrimp and the escape of fish from the trawl. The device features a longer, smaller diameter cylinder nested within a shorter, larger diameter cylinder in such a way as to create a continuous escape opening around the entire circumference of the net. The trawl bag is attached to the downstream end of the outer cylinder and the trawl body is attached to the upstream end of the inner cylinder. Flow blocking plates, set at an approximate 45° angle ahead of the escape opening, create an area of reduced water flow in and around the escape opening. Fish naturally move into the slower water flow and into the escape opening. Fish then move out of the trawl. Shrimp, being weaker in their swimming abilities are unable to move into the slower water areas and are therefore carried into the trawl bag and are captured.

Abstract: A fishing hook assembly includes a base, a central axis extending through the base, and a first, second, and third hook member moveably connected to the base. Each hook member includes a shaft, an arm, and an engagement member. The shaft is connected to the base and extends therefrom, and is generally disposed a first distance from the central axis. The arm is connected to the shaft. The engagement portion is connected to the arm. The engagement portion is generally disposed a second distance from the central axis. The hook assembly is moveable from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration the engagement portions are disposed adjacent the central axis such that the first distance is greater than the second distance. In the second configuration the shafts are disposed adjacent the central axis such that the first distance is less than the second distance.

Abstract: A signaling rodent trap system, the system comprising a signal transmitting device, wherein said signal transmitting device includes a motion triggered switch, a rf transmitter electronically connected to said switch for generating a rf signal only when said motion trigger switch is activated, a power source that is utilized to power said rf transmitter only when said motion triggered switch is activated, and, means for attaching said signal transmitting device to a rodent trap; and, a signal receiving device, wherein said signal receiving device includes a rf receiver for receiving said rf signal from said transmitter, a signaling mechanism for indicating a rf signal has been received by said receiver, a processor electronically connected between said signaling mechanism and said rf receiver for activating said signaling mechanism when a rf signal is received by said receiver, and, a power source for powering said signal receiving device.

Abstract: A trap having a first housing member slideably engaged with a second housing member, to provide a collapsible trapping enclosure therebetween. The trap has an opening that provides a passageway to the trapping enclosure, such as an opening disposed in one of the first and second housing members. The trap has an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the opening is unobstructed so that an animal may enter and exit the trapping enclosure. In the closed position, the opening is substantially blocked. A trigger is located inside the trap, so that when the trigger is triggered by an animal, the trap moves to its closed position, enclosing the animal inside.

Abstract: A trap having a housing and an entrance, a platform pivotally coupled to the housing, and a trigger that, when triggered by an animal, triggers the platform to pivot towards the housing to thereby trap the animal against the housing. The trap may further include a retention element for retaining the platform in the latched position and a biasing element biasing the platform towards the back wall when the trigger is triggered. The trap may further include one or more numbing fingers extending from the back wall. When the trap is triggered, an animal may be trapped between the platform and the numbing fingers.

Abstract: A trap having a housing and an entrance, a trigger plate pivotally coupled to the housing, and when triggered by an animal, the trigger plate pivots towards the housing to thereby trap the animal against the housing. The trap may further include a biasing element to bias the trigger plate towards the housing. The trap may further include blunt fingers extending from the back wall. When the trap is triggered, an animal may be trapped between the trigger plate and the blunt fingers.

Abstract: A trap having a housing, and a snare pivotally joined with the housing. The trap has an opening that provides a passageway for a rodent to enter the housing. The snare may pivot between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a rodent may enter the housing and position itself at least partially in the snare. A trigger is located inside the housing, so that when the trigger is triggered by a rodent, the snare pivots to its second position, snaring at least a portion of the rodent in the snare, and trapping against the housing.

Abstract: A collapsible container includes a base, at least one side wall and at least one end wall extending from the base, a top ring and a lid. The top ring is positioned on the side wall and the end wall on an opposite side from the base. The lid is hingedly attached to the top ring. The side wall and end wall are pivotable between a collapsed position and a use position relative to the base.

Abstract: An insect trap (100, 200) having an entrapment chamber (110, 210) comprising one or more compartments, a tapered guide (130, 260) extending into each compartment, and an entry structure (120, 240) providing insect access to each compartment. The tapered guides optionally include a plurality of projections defining a crown structure for discouraging insect egress from the trap. The entry structures each define a plurality of entry apertures or entryways that are physically separated such that interactions between insects at different entryways is reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: An insect trap (100) with spaced apart first and second entry structures (120, 140), includes an entrapment chamber (100) having a first compartment (102) and a second compartment (104) separated from the first compartment with a transverse panel (106). A conical first tapered guide (126) extends from the first entry structure into the first compartment, and a second tapered guide (146) extends from the second entry structure to the second compartment. The guides encourage the target insects to venture further into the trap, while hindering egress from the trap. One or more of the compartments include means for retaining an attractant. Traps having more than two compartments with spaced apart entryways are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to systems and methods for processing biomass for the production of biofuels, wherein carbon dioxide (CO2) produced as a by-product of such processing is reacted with ammonia (NH3) to produce urea (NH2)2CO, a common agricultural fertilizer. In some such embodiments, the urea so produced can be used as fertilizer for biomass production, such biomass ultimately being channeled back into the systems/methods for conversion to biofuels.

Abstract: A blend composition comprising (i) one or more base fuels having an aromatics content of below 80% by weight, said one or more base fuels being present in the amount of 10 to 95% by weight of the blend composition; (ii) a fuel additive mixture comprising one or more fuel additives, wherein said additives include an anti-foam agent, said fuel additive mixture being present preferably in the amount of 0.01 to 80% by weight of the blend composition; (iii) an organic molecule containing a moiety CR1R2R3(OH) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen or an organic carbon-containing group; and optionally (iv) an aromatic solvent having an aromatics content of greater than 80% by weight; a process for the preparation of said blend composition; and a fuel composition comprising a second base fuel and said blend composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing emulsified fuels by using “oily water” that is proceeded by following steps: (1) preparing the “oily water” that has 0.02—30% (w/w) of combustible fuels dissolved in water and is blended with surfactants (or called as emulsifiers) by 0.01˜3% (w/w); (2) primarily mixing the emulsified “oily water with surfactants”, that was finished by step (1), with 60˜95% (w/w) of heavy fuel oil (abbreviation as heavy oil) or with 75˜98% (w/w) of diesel, respectively; and (3) keeping the mixtures that were finished by step (2), respectively, and mixed up further by using homogenizer to become an “oily water emulsified heavy oil” (OWEH) or an “oily water emulsified diesel” (OWED).

Abstract: To provide a diesel light oil composition having an excellent ignitability while containing butanol. The diesel light oil composition comprises a diesel light oil base material, butanol having a volume percentage in a range of 9% to 20% and butyl nitrate or butyl nitrite having a volume percentage in a range of 0.8% to 4%. It is preferable that the butanol is 20 v/v %, and the butyl nitrate or butyl nitrite is 4 v/v %. The butyl nitrite or butyl nitrate is derived from butanol as a material.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to methods and systems for producing biofuels via biomass, waste plastic, and/or Fischer-Tropsch product feeds. Such methods and systems are an improvement over the existing art at least in that they are feed-tolerant (i.e. allow for variability) and provide an economy of scale, while typically retaining the environmental benefits associated with such processing of such feeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of alkyl esters of carboxylic acids for use as biodiesel starting from the reaction of transesterification of triglycerides originating from oils and fats of vegetable or animal origin, which can be used individually or in mixtures with one another in any proportions, employing heterogeneous catalysis by means of protonated lamellar titanate catalysts in nanostructured form, and said forms can comprise, among in other forms, nanotubes, nanofibres or nanosheets.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of alkyl (meth)acrylate polymers or copolymers of the formula (I) In-Poly-(E)y??(I) as cold flow improvers in biodiesel fuel (or bio-fuel) and biodiesel compositions incorporating said polymers or copolymers, obtained by nitroxyl mediated controlled free radical polymerization, wherein In is the initiator fragment starting the polymerization reaction; E is an end group bearing at least one stable free nitroxyl radical, which is bound via an oxygen atom to the polymer or copolymer; or a group which results from a substitution or elimination reaction of the attached stable free nitroxyl radical; Poly is any polymer or copolymer formed from ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s); and y is a number 1 or greater than 1 indicating the average number of end groups E attached to Poly.