Abstract: A modular reconnaissance capsule or reconnaissance pod is provided that is suitable for deployment by means of an artillery launching platform, such as a conventional 40 mm grenade launcher or 155 mm cannon wherein a parachute is deployed at a pre-calculated observation altitude, the parachute being designed to yield a sufficiently slow rate of descent to permit live video capture and transmission of images as forward observation information. Alternatively, pods according to the invention may also be air dropped from an aircraft, either piloted or pilotless, thus allowing the aircraft to operate at a safe distance and yet provide close reconnaissance even under a cloud cover. Accurate information about targeting dynamics is made available to the user through commercially available products. The invention complements other reconnaissance methods and provides easy-to-use real-time visual information for a desired area of interest.

Abstract: An apparatus for magnetic spin control includes a main chassis, a passenger chassis, a circular magnetic array, and a chassis-mounted fin. The main chassis is configured to ride on a track. The passenger chassis is rotatably supported on the main chassis and the passenger chassis is configured to support one or more passengers. The circular magnetic array is coupled to the passenger chassis such that the passenger chassis rotates with the circular magnetic array. The chassis-mounted fin is coupled to the main chassis and extends into a magnetic field of the circular magnetic array. The chassis-mounted fin includes a conductive material and operates as an eddy current brake to dampen rotation of the passenger chassis with respect to the main chassis. The chassis-mounted fin extends into the magnetic field and leaves at least a portion of the magnetic field unobstructed to allow a track-mounted fin to pass into the magnetic field.

Abstract: A method of treatment for at least one wheel of a locomotive. The wheel has an outer periphery that defines a tread portion of the wheel. The method includes applying a friction enhancing material to the tread portion by depositing the friction enhancing material on the tread portion of the wheel, and then causing fusion of the friction enhancing material with the tread portion of the wheel through at least one of a welding, electro-plating or electro-fusion process.

Abstract: A valve assembly is dimensioned for interconnection between a pressurized gas supply system and a pressurized gas braking system of a rail vehicle. The valve assembly can include a valve housing and a valve body. The valve housing can include a housing wall that at least partially defines a housing chamber and includes a plurality of communication ports in fluid communication with the housing chamber. The valve body is supported within the housing chamber for sliding movement relative to the housing wall. The valve body can be displaced between a plurality of positions in which different ones of the communication ports are in fluid communication with one another. A pressurized gas system and a rail vehicle are also included.

Abstract: A preparation method for a flame-retardant and corrosion-resistant fiber bamboo substrate comprises the following steps of: 1) cutting raw bamboo into bamboo filaments; 2) flame-retardant treatment: soaking the bamboo filaments prepared in Step 1) in aqueous solution of a flame retardant; 3) drying: drying the flame-retardant treated bamboo filaments at 55° C. to 65° C.; 4) carbonized pyrolysis: feeding the dried bamboo filaments into a carbonized pyrolysis kiln; and 5) sequentially gumming, post-gumming drying, pressing, curing, maintaining and splitting to obtain a bamboo substrate.

Abstract: In one example, a method comprises densifiying a carbonized preform via at least one of resin transfer molding (RTM), vacuum pitch infiltration (VPI) and chemical vapor infiltration/chemical vapor deposition (CVI/CVD), heat treating the densified preform to open internal pores of the densified preform, and infiltrating the internal pores of the densified preform with low viscosity resin to increase the density of the preform.

Abstract: A bio-modifier for asphalt is provided that comprises non-wood bio-char. In some embodiments, the bio-char comprises pyrolyzed biomass from a bio-fuel crop and/or comprises pyrolyzed grass. The asphalt modifier can improve the performance of asphalt compositions such as asphalt binder compositions and compositions comprising asphalt binder and aggregate. For example, the bio-modifier can improve the temperature susceptibility of asphalt binder compositions and increase the rutting resistance, moisture and cracking resistance of hot mix asphalt compositions. In addition, methods of preparing the bio-modifier composition, methods of preparing modified asphalts comprising the bio-modifier, and modified asphalt compositions are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous suspension of mineral pigment materials having high solids content, which contain dispersing agents and/or grinding agents based on renewable sources, and methods for preparing such a suspension and its use.

Abstract: Microspheres comprising a plurality of hollow microspheres, each of the plurality of hollow microspheres comprising a plurality of glass walls, and a plurality of hollow spaces, wherein the plurality of glass walls enclosing at least one of the plurality of hollow spaces, wherein the plurality of glass walls comprising a second glass, wherein the second glass comprising a processed first glass melt, wherein the processed first glass melt comprising a melt of a batch and a plurality of redox active group components capable of providing at least one of a plurality of redox reactions and a plurality of events in the second glass.

Abstract: A pallet lifter for raising and lowering a pallet. The pallet lifter includes a pallet platform and a movement mechanism that controllably causes the pallet platform to raise and lower. The pallet platform includes a top surface designed to support a pallet, two side walls, and a back wall. The movement mechanism includes a motor and a threaded rod. The electric motor is designed to cause the threaded rod to rotate in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction to cause said pallet platform to raise and lower.

Abstract: A description is given of a cyclone burner for converting solid fuel comprising a substantially rotationally-symmetric whirling chamber (1), means for introducing gas and fuel into the whirling chamber (1), means for bringing the gas and fuel into rotation in the whirling chamber (1) and an outlet (4) for the gas and the converted fuel where the outlet (4) is centrally positioned in the outlet end (3) of the whirling chamber (1). The cyclone burner is characterized in that the whirling chamber (1) comprises a conical shaped portion (2) having the smaller diameter furthest from the outlet end (3) and in that the means (5) for introducing gas are connected to the whirling chamber (1) along the length of the conical shaped portion (2).

Abstract: A planter system includes a planter having an unloading valve and a controller. The unloading valve is fluidly coupled between an inlet and an outlet of a pump. The unloading valve is configured to receive a fluid at a supply pressure, to supply a first portion of the fluid from the inlet to a hydraulic planter system at an unloading pressure less than the supply pressure, and to recirculate a remainder of the fluid to the pump via the outlet. The controller is communicatively coupled to the unloading valve and to the pump. The controller is configured to control the pressure of the fluid supplied to the inlet and to control the unloading pressure of the first portion supplied to the hydraulic planter system.

Abstract: A sewing machine acquires sewing data to sew a cross stitch pattern. The sewing machine sets a planned sewing position of the cross stitch pattern. The sewing machine identities a position of at least one interstice on the sewing workpiece based on the generated image data. The sewing machine determines a sewing: position of the cross stitch pattern based on the set planned sewing position, and on the identified position of the at least one interstice. The sewing machine corrects the sewing data based on the determined sewing position. The sewing machine drives the sewing mechanism and the movement mechanism based on the corrected sewing data, such that the cross stitch pattern is sewn on the sewing workpiece.

Abstract: A device for producing a composite sandwich structure (1), wherein the sandwich structure comprises at least a first and second face sheets (2, 3) of a fibrous reinforcing material sandwiching between them a sheet of a core material (4), the device comprising a connecting fibre inserting apparatus for connecting the first face sheet (1), the core material (4) and the second face sheet (3) by means of connecting fibres (6). The connecting fibre inserting device comprises at least one needle bar extending transversally in the moving direction of the sandwich structure (1) and provided to exert a reciprocating movement in height direction of the sandwich structure (1). The needle bar comprises a plurality of spaced apart needles (11), arranged to face the first face sheet (2), and provided to take along a length of connecting fibre yarn (6) when reciprocating in and out of the sandwich structure (1) thereby forming a loop at the lower surface of the second face sheet (3).

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a needle bar, a feed mechanism, a swinging mechanism, a display device, and a control device. The control device determines whether each one of a plurality of sets of sewing data for sewing a pattern is editable, displays on the display device, editable pattern described by the sewing data that has been determined to be editable, and acquires a selection command that selects an object pattern from among the editable pattern. The control device also acquires edit command to edit the selected object pattern, edits object sewing data that are for the object pattern, in accordance with the edit command that has been acquired, and causes the sewing machine to sew the object pattern on a sewing workpiece, based on the edited object sewing data, by operating the feed mechanism that moves the sewing workpiece and the swinging mechanism that swings the needle bar.

Abstract: An apparatus for harvesting algae from an open body of water includes a boat having a pair of spaced apart parallel flotation members and a deck disposed on and connected to the members. The spaced apart members define an area therebetween forming a process channel. A separating mechanism disposed on the boat separates the process channel into a plurality of process channel sections arranged in series. The process channel sections are disposed intermediate the flotation members. Each of the process channel sections include a deflector plate, a scum beach, a scum trough, and diffused air piping. The diffused air piping is in fluid communication with a dissolved air flotation system.

Abstract: A bearing for a sail furling apparatus includes a spherical body having a longitudinal axis and containing a cylindrical longitudinal through-opening for receiving a cable of the furling apparatus. The body is freely rotatable on the cable and protects the furled sail from abrasive contact with the cable. The body contains a plurality of spaced longitudinal channels in the outer surface to define a plurality of spaced flutes to further space the furled sail from the cable and to facilitate smooth furling and unfurling of the sail.

Abstract: A system comprising a semisubmersible, at least two offloading terminals and shuttle tankers in optional combination with an FSO may be deployed in deep water harsh environments where riser performance (either SCR or LWSCR) is a key performance parameter. The semisubmersible is used to support the risers because of its favorable motion characteristics under harsh conditions. The semisubmersible supports the entire process train and provides well maintenance, which may include water and/or gas injection. The semisubmersible may provide work-over capabilities for well intervention. The produced hydrocarbons are exported through flexible pipes to at least two off-loading buoys. A FSO or shuttle tanker receives the produced hydrocarbons. Two or more off-loading buoys may be employed to allow for uninterrupted production when a shuttle-tanker-only embodiment is utilized.

Abstract: A hydrofoil having an integrated yoke-bridge to preclude expansion of the channel defined by the yoke when the hydrofoil is secured to the cavitation plate. The single piece hydrofoil is secured to the cavitation by lateral screws passing through the hydrofoil and engaging the side of the cavitation plate. Additionally, one or two holes are optionally drilled through the single piece hydrofoil and through the cavitation plate followed by insertion of bolts passing through the hydrofoil and the cavitation plate.

Abstract: In various embodiments a variable buoyancy profiling float is disclosed. The variable buoyancy profiling float may comprise a spherical glass housing comprising a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere. The first and second hemispheres may be coupled by a partial vacuum within the spherical glass housing. A buoyancy system may be located at least partially within the spherical glass housing. The buoyancy system may be configured to provide variable buoyancy control to the variable buoyancy profiling float. A sensor bundle may be mounted to the spherical glass housing and may be configured to measure at least one environmental parameter.

Abstract: An inflatable boat (1) formed in particular from flexible inflatable tubes (2) which have, substantially at the ends of same, relatively rigid tensioning members (3, 3a), such as rings, holding the walls of the tubes apart in the same shape as when the tube is inflated. The boat also has, in the walls of the floats of said boat, openings that are hermetically closable and of much larger dimensions than inflating valves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure vessel for containing or transporting pressurized gas. More particularly it relates to such vessels for containing or transporting compressed natural gas. The present invention also relates to a method of storing or transporting gas onshore or offshore. Moreover, the present invention relates to a vehicle for transporting gas, in particular compressed natural gas.

Abstract: A rescue locator signal is provided that includes a central member with a first arm extending therefrom in a first direction. A second arm extends from the central member in a second direction that is completely opposite to the first direction, and a third arm extends from the central member in a third direction. A fourth arm extends from the central member in a fourth direction that is completely opposite to the third direction. A plurality of reflective members are located on upper surfaces of the first arm, second arm, third arm, and fourth arm.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for preventing excavation damage to buried infrastructure. A plurality of excavation-sensing modules is buried near the buried infrastructure. The modules protect buried infrastructure by emitting dense clouds of highly visible gas when the modules are activated by impact with excavation equipment. In most cases the visible gas will be brightly colored and it may also have a strong odor and may produce a loud sound when the module is activated. The dense clouds of highly visible gas, the optional odor and loud sound alert construction crews or other workers that their excavation is nearing a protected underground structure. Once installed, no maintenance or active monitoring is required. In a preferred embodiment of the excavation-sensing module, the dense cloud of highly visible gas is produced by ignition of a smoke grenade within the module.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a high-quality SiC single crystal in which the threading dislocation density including screw dislocation, edge dislocation and micropipe defect is reduced, and a method for producing such SiC single crystal according to a solution technique. The method for producing the SiC single crystal according to a solution technique which involves bringing an SiC seed crystal into contact with an Si—C solution having a temperature gradient in which the temperature is lower towards the surface from the inner part and growing an SiC single crystal comprises setting the temperature gradient of the surface region of the Si—C solution to 10° C.

Abstract: A method of preparing nanostructured single crystal silver, comprising placing a high-conductive molded porous active carbon containing chloride ions, which has been reductively treated, into a silver-containing precursor solution. After several hours at room temperature, the nanostructured single crystal silver grows on the surface of the active carbon. The silver-containing precursors and appropriate amount of chlorine provide a crystal nucleus and a slow stable crystal growth environment which are required for single crystal silver growth, and said nanostructured silver single crystals could be obtained with various morphologies by controlling the concentration of the silver-containing precursor solution and the growth time.

Abstract: A crucible made of molybdenum or a molybdenum alloy having a molybdenum content of more than 95 at % for producing an oxide-ceramic single crystal. The inner side of the crucible is at least partially provided with a layer that contains at least one refractory metal and is formed with pores.

Abstract: Non-destructive pretreatment methods are generally provided for a surface of a SiC substrate with substantially no degradation of surface morphology thereon. In one particular embodiment, a molten suspension mixture (e.g., including KOH (or KOH eutectic) and a buffering agent) is applied directly onto the surface of the SiC substrate to form a treated surface thereon. An epitaxial film (e.g., SiC) can then be grown on the treated surface to achieve very high (e.g., up to and including 100%) BPD to TED conversion rate close to the epilayer/substrate interface.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating a flavored coating and mixing the heated flavored coating with an edible substrate is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a frame adapted to support a kettle, the kettle for containing the flavored coating and the substrate to be mixed, a first heater box operative as a heat source, and a second heater box operative as a heat source.

Abstract: A food topping dispenser includes a hopper having a pair of sidewalls, a back wall and a front wall defining an open unobstructed interior sized to receive a supply of food topping. An application roller is positioned in a discharge opening of the hopper and is rotatably mounted in and between the sidewalls. The application roller has an exterior surface configured to receive and retain the food topping from the discharge opening. A wiper element is mounted on a lower end of the back wall outside the open interior in the discharge opening, and is positioned above the application roller for engagement with the food topping received from the discharge opening. A stripping brush element is mounted on a lower end of the front wall outside the open interior in the discharge opening for engagement with the exterior surface of the application roller for removing food topping retained therein.

Abstract: A fluid application device having a modular nozzle assembly is provided. The fluid application device includes an applicator head and a modular nozzle assembly fluidly coupled thereto. The modular nozzle assembly includes at least one guide slot configured to receive a strand of material, at least one orifice configured to discharge a first fluid onto a respective strand of material, and at least one securing opening extending through the modular nozzle assembly. Each securing opening is configured to receive a releasable securing element. The modular nozzle assembly may be a contact nozzle assembly or a non-contact nozzle assembly, and include fluid or air assist for altering a flow of the first fluid. The modular nozzle assembly may be selectively removed from and secured to the fluid application device so that the modular nozzle assembly may be selectively switched between the contact nozzle assembly and the non-contact nozzle assembly.

Abstract: A speed and angle adjustable dip-coating film forming device includes: a base; two swing rods, where the two swing rods are disposed opposite to each other, separately movably connected to the base, and capable of swinging relative to the base; two angle fixing racks, separately disposed on two sides of the base and capable of fixing positions of the swing rods; a power element, disposed on the swing rods; and a lifting rack, movably disposed on the swing rods, and capable of swinging with the swing rods and being driven by the power element to move vertically along the swing rods. A lifting angle can be changed by swinging the swing rods and fixing the swing rods by using the angle fixing racks, and a lifting speed can be changed by changing a moving speed of the lifting rack by using the power element.

Abstract: The electronic device manufacturing apparatus is provided with: a substrate holding member; a first supply source which is provided so as to move relative to the primary surface side of the substrate, and which forms a nitrogen-containing layer by supplying a nitrogen-containing compound towards the primary surface of the substrate; and a second supply source which is disposed downstream of the first supply source in the direction of movement relative to the substrate, which forms a transparent electrode layer by supplying towards the primary surface of the substrate an electrode material having silver as the main component thereof, and which is disposed such that, between starting formation and two minutes after finishing formation of the nitrogen-containing layer at a prescribed position on the substrate, formation of the transparent electrode layer is started at said prescribed position on the substrate.

Abstract: A dispenser, which is configured to dispense viscous material on a substrate, includes a frame, a gantry system coupled to the frame, and a dispensing unit coupled to the gantry system. The gantry system is configured to move the dispensing unit in x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis directions. The dispenser further includes a substrate support assembly coupled to the frame and configured to support the substrate to dispense material on the substrate in a dispense position, and a transport system configured to transport the substrate to the dispense position and to remove the substrate from the dispense position. The transport system includes a first pusher assembly configured to move the substrate within the dispenser. A transport system and methods of dispensing material on a substrate are further disclosed.

Abstract: An air motor, a rotary atomizing head provided on a front side of the air motor to be rotatable by the air motor, external electrode units provided in a periphery of the rotary atomizing head, and a high-voltage applying unit that applies a high voltage to the external electrode units to indirectly charge paint particles atomized from the rotary atomizing head with the high voltage. A film cover is provided to be formed with a resin material in a film shape for covering an outer peripheral side of the air motor. The film cover includes a cylindrical rear cover that covers the rear side from the external electrode units and a cylindrical front cover that is mounted to the front side of the rear cover to cover the front side from the external electrode units.

Abstract: A coating apparatus includes: a slit nozzle including a retention chamber that retains the coating material; a moving mechanism that moves the slit nozzle; a pressure regulation unit that regulates a pressure inside the retention chamber; and a control unit that controls the moving mechanism and the pressure regulation unit to relatively move the slit nozzle with respect to the substrate while changing the pressure inside the retention chamber toward an atmospheric pressure from a negative pressure, wherein the control unit is configured to control the pressure regulation unit so that a change in the pressure inside the retention chamber in a start zone including a coating start position and an end zone including a coating end position becomes slower than a change in the pressure inside the retention chamber in a middle zone except the start zone and the end zone.

Abstract: A deposition system includes a chamber, an electrical power module, a first detection module and a second detection module. The chamber includes a target, a substrate, and a plasma. The substrate is spaced apart with the target and corresponded to the target. The plasma is generated between the target and the substrate. The target, the substrate and the plasma are in an interior of the chamber. The electrical power module is electrically connected with the target so as to generate a potential difference between the target and the substrate. The first detection module is connected with the interior of the chamber for detecting a composition of the plasma so as to generate a first detection result. The second detection module is connected with the first detection module, and includes an avalanche photodiode detector for analyzing the first detection result so as to generate a second detection result.

Abstract: Deposition chambers (102) for use with deposition systems (100) include a chamber wall (112) comprising a transparent material. The chamber wall may include an outer metrology window (122) surface extending from and at least partially circumscribed by an outer major surface of the wall, and an inner metrology window surface extending from and at least partially circumscribed by an inner major surface of the wall. The window surfaces may be oriented at angles to the major surfaces. Deposition systems include such chambers. Methods include the formation of such deposition chambers. The depositions systems and chambers may be used to perform in-situ metrology.

Abstract: An integrated system for processing a substrate to improve electromigration performance of a copper interconnect, including: a lab-ambient transfer chamber capable of transferring the substrate from a substrate cassette coupled to the lab-ambient transfer chamber into the integrated system; a vacuum transfer chamber operated under vacuum at a pressure less than 1 Torr; a vacuum process module for depositing a metallic barrier layer, wherein the vacuum process module for depositing the metallic barrier layer is coupled to the vacuum transfer chamber, and is operated under vacuum at a pressure less than 1 Torr; a controlled-ambient transfer chamber filled with an inert gas selected from a group of inert gases; and, a deposition process module used to deposit a functionalization layer on the surface of the metallic barrier layer, wherein the deposition process module used to deposit the functionalization layer is coupled to the controlled-ambient transfer chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing a substrate contains a processing chamber and a substrate support assembly. The substrate support assembly is disposed within said processing chamber and adapted to support the substrate thereon while said processing is carried out, the substrate support assembly comprising at least two selectively joinable and interdigitable substrate support fixtures.

Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms of a furnace apparatus having a wafer boat are provided. The wafer boat includes a base plate and a support rod extended from the base plate. The wafer boat also includes a support finger including a finger body extended from the support rod and a curved end portion extended from the finger body. The wafer boat further includes a top plate supported on the support rod. A width of the support rod exceeds that of the support finger.

Abstract: The present invention in general relates to the field of biological crop protection by use of predatory mites. More particularly the present invention relates to a mite composition comprising a predatory mite and a prey. Such a mite composition is suitable for rearing the predatory mite and/or for crop protection using the predatory mite. The prey in the composition comprises individuals of at least one Astigmatid mite species, wherein at least a fraction of the Astigmatid individuals is immobilized. The composition is characterized in that immobilized Astigmatid individuals are contacted with a fungus reducing agent.

Abstract: A composition and method for biological control of common greenhouse, nursery, and mushroom house pests using entomopathogenic nematodes. The method contains kits for rearing nematodes at the end user facility. Unlike the current temperature limited nematode applications only using one species, multiple genera and species of nematodes will be used.

Abstract: Systems, kits, and methods for training animals. The system can include an animal training enclosure, an animal harness assembly, and a system controller assembly. The animal training enclosure can include a housing in which the animal to be trained is positioned, a stimuli delivery assembly that presents stimuli and distracters to the animal, and a primary reinforcement apparatus. The animal harness assembly can include a harness mounted on the animal, the harness housing a vibrotactile apparatus that can be used as a secondary reinforcement apparatus, an electronic compass that can measure orientation of the animal, and a wireless interface for communicating with the system controller assembly. The methods can include a method of training an animal using a secondary reinforcement positioned on a harness mounted on the animal, a method of concurrently training a plurality of animals, a method of detecting an unexploded landmine, and a method of demining a minefield.

Abstract: A feed bag apparatus may generally be described. The feed bag apparatus may include a fabric bag, the fabric bag having a sealable opening proximate a top portion of the bag, a tapered shape terminating at a bottom portion of the bag, an opening at the bottom portion of the bag that facilitates a gravity feed for food, and a hollow interior of the bag. The feed bag apparatus may further have a number of grommets located on a top portion of the fabric bag proximate the sealable top portion, the grommets facilitating coupling of the fabric bag to a support. Additionally, the feed bag apparatus may be substantially waterproof and weatherproof.

Abstract: A top-fill hummingbird feeder is provided having a liquid container with a liquid flow opening at a lower end and a removable cap at an upper end, a feeding basin positioned below the liquid container, and a sealing mechanism associated with the liquid flow opening and the feeding basin. The sealing mechanism includes a bottle seal assembly configured for removable coupling with a base of the feeding basin, and a float valve captured by said bottle seal assembly to prevent rotation thereof while allowing the float valve to move upwardly and downwardly with changing nectar levels in the feeding basin. The feeding basin is filled by gravity feed of the liquid in the container through the liquid flow opening when the sealing mechanism is open. When the feeding basin reaches a full position, the liquid nectar raises the float valve which, in turn, acts to close the liquid flow opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lightweight hybrid clumping animal litter made from organic core particles combined with small amounts of clumping agent, and methods for making the litter.

Abstract: A small animal veterinary incubator is disclosed with an animal holding drawer that can be inserted into a temperature controlled enclosure and removed when not in use for cleaning and disinfecting. In various embodiments the incubator is portable, is at least partly transparent, controls interior oxygen and/or humidity, can use a hose to bring oxygen into close proximity with incubated animals, can introduce water-nebulized air or oxygen into the drawer through a hole, and can include a holder for a humidity bottle that humidifies air or oxygen supplied to the incubator. Some embodiments use an adjustable or regulated lamp to warm the incubator using an infrared bulb of 50 or 75 Watts. Temperature, humidity, and/or oxygen gages or sensors can be included, and the temperature, oxygen, and/or humidity can be automatically regulated. Preferred embodiment include closable vents that can be opened to allow for ventilation when only temperature is controlled.

Abstract: When a primate is t restrained by a movable partition wall, friction with vertical bars of a lattice of the partition wall causing damages on roots of limbs of the primate is alleviated to reduce or solve such damages. In a primate restraint device comprising a containing body having both side surfaces, a top surface and a bottom surface, a rear surface door capable of opening and shutting the rear surface side of the containing body, and a partition wall formed movably frontward and rearward in the containing body and capable of being fixed at a desired position in the containing body, some sites among vertical bar members of the partition wall, with which roots of limbs of the primate are brought into contact while the limbs are forced to protrude frontward and restrained, are covered with protective cylinders which are rotatable with respect to the vertical bar members.

Abstract: A rodent cage for housing a rodent comprises a cage body having an open bottom end and an open top end defined by integral sidewalls. An interior surface of each sidewall is adapted to carry a channel. The top end of at least one sidewall terminates below the channel to slidably accept a top panel within the channel. The top panel has at least one opening therein for passage of laboratory equipment. A tray having a bottom and upwardly extending integral tray sidewalls is proportioned so that the cage body rests within the tray during use. The cage body further includes a floor of parallel spaced rods such that bedding housed within the cage body passes through the spaces between the rods while the rodent remains within the cage body when the cage body is removed from the tray. The rodent cage is constructed of a non-permeable clear acrylic plastic.