Abstract: A vehicle seat for coupling to the floor of a vehicle comprising a seat back, a seat cushion, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The seat back is pivotable between at least a first position and a design position. The seat cushion is configured to be coupled to the vehicle floor. The first bracket is configured to be coupled to the vehicle floor and includes one of a keyed passage and a keyed pin configured to be received within the keyed passage. The second bracket is coupled to the seat back and includes the other one of the keyed passage and the keyed pin configured to be received within the keyed passage. The keyed passage is configured to receive the keyed pin only when the seat back is in a position the seat back will be prevented from assuming after the vehicle seat has been installed in the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for directly separating and purifying polyhydroxyalkanoates in cells from fermentation liquid and it relates to the field of posttreatment technology of biological engineering. The method includes following steps: pretreating fermentation liquid with physical method for breaking cell wall; adjusting pH value of pretreated fermentation liquid to alkaline; adding anionic surfactant; reacting under agitation; separating and extracting coagulated precipitate from reaction liquid; washing and drying. The invention has the advantage of simple technology, low cost, high extraction yield and no pollution, and large scale industrialized production can be realized.

Abstract: A catalytic converter subassembly having at least one component inserted during the manufacture of a cast exhaust manifold, thereby eliminating a costly and undesirable manifold to converter weld. The method and converter subassembly comprise a converter shell for housing a catalyst substrate adapted to be securely attached to an exhaust manifold during manufacture of the manifold to eliminate an undesirable weld between the manifold and converter.

Abstract: A piston and method of making a piston which involves providing a single piece piston blank that, after casting or forging, is separated into separate upper and lower portions. The upper portion is machined to develop a piston head having that includes a cooling gallery portion and the lower portion is machined to develop a piston body having a cooling gallery portion, a skirt and a pair of opposed pin bores. After machining the piston head and piston body are attached together and the resulting assembly is machine finished into a finished piston.

Abstract: A foldable head restraint has two head restraint supports set within a bracket. A latch is made integral with at least one of the head restraint supports. The latch rests against a stop to prohibit rotation of the head restraint support in a first direction. The latch rests against a rotational cam to prohibit movement of the head restraint support in a second direction. By rotating the cam, the head restraint support may be folded. The head restraint support is comprised of a metal substrate with over-molded plastic geometry to accept a mating part configured within the head restraint bun. The geometry of the metal substrate and over-molded plastic geometry allow for a reduction, or even elimination, of the slots that are normally required for such a folding head restraint. This ability to fold can yield greater rearward visibility and aid in the kinematic motion of the seat.

Abstract: An alkylamino group-terminated fluoroether compound, represented by the following general formula: RfO[CF(CF3)CF2O]mCF(CF3)(CH2)nNR1R2 (where Rf is a perfluoro lower-alkyl group, R1 is an alkyl group having 1-12 carbon atoms, R2 is a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group having 1-12 carbon atoms, m is an integer of 0-10, and n is an integer of 3-8) is a novel compound, and is produced by reaction of an iodide-terminated fluoroether compound, represented by the following general formula: RfO[CF(CF3)CF2O]mCF(CF3)(CH2)nI with an alkylamine compound, represented by the following general formula: NHR1R2.

Abstract: A polyfluoroalkyl alcohol, or a (meth)acrylic acid derivative thereof, represented by the following general formula: CnF2n+1(CH2CF2)a(CF2CF2)b(CH2CH2)cOR (R:H or (meth)acrylic acid group; n: 1-6; a: 1-4; b: 1-3; and c: 1-3). Polyfluoroalkyl alcohol (R: hydrogen atom) can be produced by reaction of fluoroalkyl iodide represented by the following general formula: CnF2n+1(CH2CF2)a(CF2CF2)b(CH2CH2)cI with N-methyl formamide, followed by hydrolysis in the presence of an acid catalyst, whereas polyfluoroalkyl alcohol (meth)acrylic acid derivative (R: (meth)acrylic acid group) can be produced by reaction of the polyfluoroalkyl alcohol with (meth)acrylic acid.

Abstract: This invention aims to provide a composite sheet having a layer of inelastically stretchable continuous fibers improved so that a possible unevenness in fiber diameter may be minimized. A composite sheet comprises an elastically stretchable layer and an inelastically stretchable layer formed with inelastically stretchable continuous fibers bonded to at least one surface of the elastically stretchable layer intermittently in one direction. The continuous fibers are oriented substantially in one direction thereof so that the composite sheet may present a ratio S1/S2 of 3.0 or higher where S1 represents a tensile strength in this one direction and S2 represents a tensile strength in the direction orthogonal to this one direction.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly that is configured for removably supporting storage containers therein at an acute angle with respect to the vertical. The mounting bracket assembly includes a mounting leg for mounting the mounting bracket assembly to a vertical support structure, a support leg, a cross-piece complementary shaped to the upper cross-sectional shape of a storage container, and a support/brace for supporting the bottom of the storage container. The mounting bracket assembly can further include a base from which the mounting leg and support leg extend upwardly.

Abstract: A water-absorbent structure comprises an assembly of thermoplastic synthetic fibers, cellulose-based fibers, super-absorbent polymer and water-pervious sheets wrapping these components together. The assembly is a honeycomb construction having a plurality of through-holes and normally in a compressed state. Upon water permeation into the water-absorbent structure, the super-absorbent polymer is swollen and softened and the assembly is swollen so that the through-holes restore the initial state before the assembly has been compressed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition including a salt of rhodizonic acid, an OH anion-generating base, a non-toxic acid, a quinone, a salt-containing sulfite, catechol and, optionally, an acetogenin. The formulation demonstrates positive effects against cancer, autoimmune disease, viruses and provides antioxidant protection against peroxyl, hydroxyl and super oxide radicals.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing copolymer, which comprises a hydroxyl-terminated fluorine-containing vinyl ether, represented by the following general formula: CF2?CFORfCH2OH (where Rf is a fluoroalkylene group, a fluoroalkyl ether group, or a fluoroalkoxyfluoroalkyl ether group, having 1-25 carbon atoms), and at least one of other fluorine-containing unsaturated monomers, where a high-molecular weight fluorine-containing copolymer having a melt viscosity (230° C.) of 0.1-100 g/10 min. is insoluble in a solvent, and can be used suitably for melt molding, whereas a low-molecular weight fluorine-containing copolymer having a glass transition temperature Tg of 20° C., or higher, and a number average molecular weight Mn of 1,000, or more is soluble in a solvent, and can be used suitably for coating agents, etc.

Abstract: A calcium-sodium polysulfide chemical reagent and methods for producing the reagent. The reagent is a blend of calcium polysulfide and sodium polysulfide that can be prepared using various types, sources and ratios of lime, elemental sulfur and sulfide ion using either virgin or waste materials. The reagent is amenable to inexpensive and high rate production methods at ambient or warmer temperatures. The reagent can be used to precipitate metals from wastewater, stabilize hexavalent chrome in hazardous waste residues, remove mercury from coal fired power plants, and as an electrolyte in large-scale bromide/polysulfide electrical storage batteries.

Abstract: (A) a polycarbonatediol, (B) a trifunctional alcohol, and (C) a diisocyanate are subjected to reaction in the presence of (D) a (meth)acrylate compound represented by the general formula CH2?CRCO(OCnH2n)pR? or CH2?CRCO(OCmH2m)qOCOCH?CH2, and (E) a di(meth)acrylate compound of alkylene glycol whose alkylene group is substituted as a lower alkyl group, and then (F) a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylate is added to the resulting solution of urethane oligomers in (meth)acrylate to conduct terminal (meth)acrylating reaction of the urethane oligomers, thereby producing a UV-curable liquid polyurethane resin having a viscosity (25° C.) of preferably 150,000-1,000,000 mPa·s, where before or after the terminal (meth)acrylating reaction of the urethane oligomers (G) a photopolymerization initiator and (H) a hindered phenol-based antioxidant having a molecular weight of 500-2,000 are added thereto to form the UV-curable liquid polyurethane resin.

Abstract: A disposable diaper includes a basic absorbent batt structure having front and rear waist regions and a crotch region, a pair of barrier cuffs extending along opposite sides of the basic absorbent batt structure and at least one supplementary absorbent batt structure placed on the front waist region of the basic absorbent batt structure between the barrier cuffs. The supplementary absorbent batt structure has a proximal end portion thereof joined to the front waist region of the basic absorbent batt structure and has the vicinity of a distal end portion thereof joined to the vicinities of the barrier cuffs.

Abstract: A helical electrodeionization apparatus is adapted to purify aqueous liquids to effect the production of high purity water. An insulated net-separating wall is positioned between a pair of anion and cation exchange membranes to form a special membrane bag type flow unit I, each flow unit I is linked up with a group of slots on the side walls of central pipe, and is rolled up to form cylinder structure which centers on central pipe as the helical axis, a conductive crust is formed by winding metal strip or wire outside the cylinder. Ion exchange resin is filled up between the adjacent membrane bags to form flow unit II. The present invention has less pressure drop and needs less power, and is suited to multiple-device series operation. Preferably, daily maintenance and renewal of the resin is convenient, and production cost is lower.