Abstract: A push pin construction (10) for attaching at least one sheet of material (200) to a cubicle wall (100) wherein the construction (10) includes an elongated shaft member (20) having a pointed outboard end (22), a blunt inboard end (23) and a helical anchor section 24 formed intermediate the aligned ends (22), (23). In addition, the shaft member (20) is further provided with a flattened flange (25) disposed proximate to the blunt end (23) which are both embedded in a push head member (30) having an outwardly projecting lip (32) disposed on the distal end and an outwardly projecting tab (33) formed on the proximal end of the push head member (30).

Abstract: A retractable cargo cover arrangement (10) for the interior of the cargo hold (200) of a freight carrier wherein the cover arrangement (10) includes a generally elongated rectangular cover member (20) fabricated from a sheet of waterproof material (21) and having an upper end affixed to, and wrapped around, a spring loaded retraction cylinder (22) and a lower end affixed to an elongated dowel (24) in a window shade fashion; wherein, the arrangement further includes a first pair of brackets (30), (40) for suspending the upper portion of the cover member (20) in the upper portion of the cargo hold (200) and a second pair of brackets (60) (70) for releasably engaging the lower portion of the cover member (20) in the lower portion of the cargo hold (200) to prevent water damage to the cargo (100) contained within the cargo hold (200).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of 1,3-propanediol by the fermentation of a 1,3-propanediol-producing microorganism in a fermentation medium containing glucose, characterized in that the fermentation is carried out without mechanical agitation, with the maintenance of an air retention greater than or equal to 50%, expressed as the volume of gas relative to the total volume of the liquid phase of the fermentation medium, and with the maintenance of a high cell density and a microorganism viability value, determined by a test A, greater than or equal to 95%, preferably of between 95 and 99%, by controlling frothing in the fermentation medium.

Abstract: A tubular element for drawing liquid from a container is shown including a first end designed to be connected to a source of vacuum and a second end designed to be immersed in the liquid to be drawn. The tubular element is designed to pass through an orifice or an inlet conduit, made from an elastically extendable materia. The cross section of the tubular element is sized to be contiguous with the edge of the orifice or with the wall of the conduit. The tubular element also includes an annular bulge with a truncated cone shaped surface which includes a small base, which is directed towards the second end and has a diameter substantially equal to the external diameter of the said tubular element and which also includes a large base which with the external surface of the tubular element, defines a bearing surface and serves as an end stop with the conduit wall or the aperture of said container.

Abstract: A head covering made of a flexible material member wherein the flexible material member includes an inside surface, an outside surface and at least three corners. A first portion of the flexible material member is formed between the first corner and the second corner and is inclusive of the first and second corner. A first fastener is used to secure the first corner in close proximity to the second corner. A second fastener is used to secure the third corner to the first portion. In another embodiment disclosed, a first fastener is used to connect the first corner to the third corner and a second fastener is used to connect the second corner to the third corner. In both embodiments, an opening is provided to receive a pony tail therethrough.

Abstract: An angularly adjustable reversible prosthetic leg device (10) for use with a prosthetic socket (100) having a tube clamp adapter (101). The prosthetic leg device (10) includes an integrally formed leg pylon member (20) having an upper segment (22) adapted to be engaged by the tube clamp adapter (101), a concavo-convex intermediate segment (23), and a generally cylindrical lower segment (24) that is adapted to be reversibly received and angularly adjustable relative to the ankle segment (41) of a foot member (40) which also includes a toe segment (42) and a heel segment (43).

Abstract: A portable ice fishing shelter construction including a hull member having a floor provided with exterior sidewalls and a centrally offset enlarged aperture dimensioned to receive the lower torso of an occupant and surrounded by raised interior sidewalls which define an interior well within the hull member, wherein the raised interior sidewalls are provided with a pair of handle members for lifting and carrying the hull member while being surrounded thereby; and, wherein the hull member is further provided with a collapsible cover unit.

Abstract: Methods for acidification of soapstock and recovery of acidulated fatty acids are disclosed. Further methods of conversion of the acidulated fatty acids to esters are also disclosed. Further methods of crystallizing the acidulated fatty acids from the extraction solvent at low temperatures and fractionating the acidulated fatty acids from the extraction solvent using urea are also disclosed. The novel method of adding both a monohydric alcohol to the soapstock to lower viscosity and a strong acid to hydrolyse the soaps prevents the formation of emulsions of soaps and oils. The preferred embodiment uses a soapstock such as soybean soapstock, sulphuric acid and isopropanol. The novel process allows the quantitative recovery of fatty acids and glyceride from the soapstock by removal of the alcohol by evaporation. Alternatively the fatty acids and glyceride may be converted to esters of monohydric alcohols.

Abstract: Installation device (4) for installing one or more longitudinally extending elements (2) on a panel. This device comprises a U-shaped retainer (1) to surround transversely the longitudinally extending elements (2), having flexible arms (20, 24) each provided with a series of notches (22,26). This device also comprise a base (30) having, corresponding to each arm, an inclined traversing passage (42) whose inlet opening (41) is located in the face opposite the retainer and show outlet opening (43) is located in the face opposite the retainer and whose outlet opening (43) is located in a lateral face of the base, each passage of the base (30) having a retaining hook (44) for the notch (22, 26) of the corresponding arm (20, 24) of the retainer, each flexible arm (20, 24) engaging in each corresponding inclined traversing passage (42) until the notches (22, 26) lock in the respective hooks (44) of the respective passages (42) to secure the longitudinally extending elements (2) to the base.

Abstract: A pet enclosure (10) for use with a door (100) equipped with a pet portal (101) wherein the pet enclosure member (10) includes an enclosure member (20) provided with a plurality of panels (21) (22) (23) etc., wherein one of the panels (25) is disposed adjacent to the door (100) and provided with an access opening (28) that is dimensioned to slidably receive an access tunnel unit (12) that is pivotally disposed within the enclosure member (20) and adapted to engage the pet portal (101) when the door (100) is closed and be retracted within the enclosure member (20) when the door (100) is fully open.

Abstract: A defroster deflector formed of an elongated flexible channel attached to the interior surface of a vehicle windshield near its upper edge. The channel is an inverted U-shape with an outer wall, a top wall, and an inner wall. The outer wall includes an adhesive surface with a peel-away cover that is removed immediately before the channel is placed into contact with and secured to the windshield. The channel is formed of a flexible material such as neoprene, polyurethane, or rubber that can flex and stretch while retaining its original U-shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pulverulent sorbitol, characterized in that it exhibits a hygroscopicity value, determined according to a test A, of less than 2%, preferably of less than 1.7%, and a specific surface, determined according to the BET method, at least equal to 2 m2/g, preferably at least equal to 2.2 m2/g, and also relates to its process of preparation. The invention also relates to compositions intended in particular for the food and pharmaceutical fields and to the use of the said pulverulent sorbitol in the preparation of tablets exhibiting a <<smooth in the mouth>> texture.

Abstract: A device for sealing the pulp cavity and root canals of a devitalized tooth, comprising a vacuum pump, a first connecting conduit between this vacuum pump and the pulp cavity, a source of fluid substance for sealing this pulp cavity, a second connecting conduit between the source of fluid substance and the pulp cavity, and structure for closing said second conduit in order to bring the source of fluid sealing substance selectively into communication with the cavity.

Abstract: A staggered tine rake construction (10) including an elongated handle member (20) having a lower end (22) operatively connected to both a front (12) and rear (13) rake unit wherein both rake units (12) and (13) include rake members (30) (30′) having mounting sockets (31) (31′) which captively engage the upper ends of a plurality of rake tines (32) (32′) whose intermediate portions are connected to spacer bars (33) (33′) which are spaced from one another by a spacer collar (42); wherein, the first plurality of tines (32) and the second plurality of tines (32′) are both laterally and horizontally offset relative to one another to produce a staggered tine array.