Abstract: An apparatus for debarking roundwood is provided which has a rotary drum debarker having conveyor means to move roundwood into and through the drum debarker, and, furthermore, has a rotable outfeed spool located at the outlet of the drum debarker to contact portions of the roundwood and help remove the roundwood from the drum debarker.

Abstract: A novel method and apparatus is provided for treating and/or disinfecting water and/or wastewater wherein the contact chamber is sealed and under greater than atmospheric pressure having a detention time of no more than 5 minutes and further providing for generating a mixture containing chlorine dioxide having a product storage chamber connected to a first mixing chamber which is connected to a first storage chamber for storing chlorite, a second storage chamber for storing organic acid, and a third storage chamber for storing water, metering means are provided between all chambers, and means for filling are provided to these chambers. Unreacted constituents are removed from the disinfecting solution. Outlet means is provided from the product storage chamber to the pressurized contact chamber where the disinfecting solution is contacted with the water and/or wastewater.

Abstract: An improved battery discharge device is provided having a non-conducting base member including a first solid conducting plate also having a second conducting plate having holes therein with a first insulating member or air space between the first and second conducting plates. Holes are provided in the first insulating plate and the second conducting plate so that pegs can be pushed through the holes to allow contact between the battery terminals and the first solid conducting plate so as to allow a current to flow between the terminals of the battery and thereby discharge the batteries. Also, an illuminator is provided so as to indicate the flow of current from the first solid conducting plate to the second conducting plate. Other embodiments showing various connectors for specialized batteries are also provided.

Abstract: Multi-walled panel-like structure having an upper and lower wall integrally bonded to support ribs located therein between with closed cell foam being placed in the interstitial spaces between the walls and ribs. Improved strength is provided by this apparatus and method of construction. The invention is particularly suited for retrofitting single wall tanks and tank bottoms to be double walled tanks and tank bottoms.

Abstract: A shielding device provides an area of protection to mechanics during initial unbolting of flanged pipe connections, to block and redirect any unexpected discharge of product away from the mechanic to the opposite side of the flange. This device has an elongated body wrapped around a pipe flange positioned in the gap area between the flanges. The body is made from an elastic material such as rubber or plastic, or a pliable material such as rubber, plastic or teflon, and is secured to the flange by fasteners on each end of the device. The device provides an area of protection greater than half the circumference of the flange, by having the elongated body securely seated in the gap of the flange over this area. The remaining area of the flange gap remains unobstructed to discharge product leaks.

Abstract: A multipurpose method and apparatus for: a) applying continuously variable suspension traction and decompressive forces to the spine to alleviate certain types of back pain, b) stretching, elasticizing, exercising, and strengthening, the muscles which affect an individuals's spine, appearance, and posture, c) spinal manipulation and adjustment, and d) relieving pain and stress in the neck and shoulders. The apparatus, which does not restrict normal activities, utilizes spring loaded tube assemblies which are biased apart, and extend from, supports under each arm of the user to each side of an adjustable, multilayered belt adjacent the pelvis. Longitudinal adjustment of the tubes can vary the degree of traction while temporary variations can be accomplished by forcibly lowering the shoulders down into their normal position against the resistance of the compression springs.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel method and apparatus for treating and/or disinfecting medical wastes wherein the medical wastes may be shredded and the contact vessel may be sealed and may be under greater pressure than atmospheric pressure and may have a detention time of no more than 5 minutes. An organic hydroxy acid or carboxylic acid and an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal chlorite are mixed in the contact vessel. The reaction between the acid and chlorite produces chlorine dioxide which is the active substance used to treat and/or disinfect the medical wastes.

Abstract: Improved multi-wall containers and pipes for transporting fluids which have to be protected against leakage and mechanical forces, have an inner and outer wall separated by a continuous foam layer integrated into the containers. Improved strength and resistance to axial inertial pressure is provided by the method of manufacture using chopped glass fibers, continuous windings of glass fibers and suitable polyester resins and circumferential ribs spaced at stress points and integrally incorporated into the containment walls. Vessels produced according to the methods of the invention have a moment of inertia strength of about 4.67 in.sup.4 substantially eliminating torquing, buckling and rupture.

Abstract: Improved multi-wall containers and pipes for transporting fluids which have to be protected against leakage and mechanical forces, have an inner and outer wall separated by a continuous foam layer integrated into the containers. Improved strength and resistance to axial inertial pressure is provided by the method of manufacture using chopped glass fibers, continuous windings of glass fibers and suitable polyester resins and circumferential ribs spaced at stress points and integrally incorporated into the containment walls. Vessels produced according to the methods of the invention have a moment of inertia strength of about 4.67 in.sup.4 substantially eliminating torquing, buckling and rupture.

Abstract: Improved multi-wall containers and pipes for transporting fluids which have to be protected against leakage and mechanical forces, have an inner and outer wall separated by a continuous foam layer integrated into the containers. Improved strength and resistance to axial inertial pressure is provided by the method of manufacture using chopped glass fibers, continuous windings of glass fibers and suitable polyester resins and circumferential ribs spaced at stress points and integrally incorporated into the containment walls. Vessels produced according to the methods of the invention have a moment of inertia strength of about 4.67 in.sup.4 substantially eliminating torquing, buckling and rupture.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel method and apparatus for treating and/or disinfecting water and/or wastewater wherein the contact vessel is sealed and under greater than atmospheric pressure having a detention time of no more than 5 minutes.

Abstract: Improved multi-wall containers and pipes for transporting fluids which have to be protected against leakawge and mechanical forces, have an inner and outer wall separated by a continuous foam layer integrated into the containers. Improved strength and resistance to axial inertial pressure is provided by the method of manufacture using chopped fiberglass, continuous windings and suitable polyester resins and circumferential ribs spaced at stress points and integrally incorporated into the containment walls. Vessels produced according to the methods of the invention have a moment of inertia strength of about 4.67 in.sup.4 substantially eliminating torquing, buckling and rupture.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel method and apparatus for treating and/or disinfecting water and/or wastewater wherein the contact vessel may be sealed and may be under greater than atmospheric pressure having a detention time of no more than 5 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention improves the safety of the use of sodium nitroprusside in the clinical setting. Specifically, this invention utilizes .alpha.-ketoglutaric acid or .alpha.-ketoglutaric acid and sodium thiosulfate to reduce sodium nitroprusside's toxic effects.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securely holding a trash or garbage bag is provided. Said device comprises a base support frame, a rectangular shaped frame, and rotatable connecting means for connecting the two. The method comprises inserting the frame into the open end of a trash bag and rotating the rectangular shaped frame so as to securely hold the trash bag.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel method of using chlorous acid to remove sulfur dioxide from exhaust combustion gases.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel method of producing an aqueous solution containing chlorine dioxide. The mixture is produced by mixing an organic hydroxy acid or carboxylic acid, an alkali metal chlorite or alkaline earth metal chlorite and water in specified steps. Very high concentrations of chlorine dioxide may be produced by the method.For example, lactic acid is added to water to form a first solution and mixed. Sodium chlorite is then added to the first solution to form a second solution and mixed resulting in an aqueous solution of chlorine containing substances including chlorine dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a mixture of a salt of lactic acid and chlorus acid as an improved bactericidal agent in flooding waters used in oil recovery operations wherein the mixture is obtained by reacting lactic acid and sodium chlorite at a temperature ranging from about 60.degree. F. to about 80.degree. F. The use of other acids is also disclosed.