Abstract: A particulate material composition of superabsorbent polymer particles, wherein less than about 60% by weight of the superabsorbent polymer particles will pass through a U.S. Standard 50 mesh sieve. The composition has anti-caking properties and also reduced dusting. The composition can be produced by mixing the superabsorbent polymer particles with an inorganic powder, such as clay.

Abstract: A client/server architecture for database driven insertion and mail piece tracking system, method, and computer program product is disclosed. A database is populated with database driven insertion data comprising instructions for handling mailpiece material. A server manages the database by responding to requests for mail processing instructions from clients and storing mailpiece data received from clients. A scanning device reads key code marked mailpiece material in which the key code corresponds to a database location containing instructions for handling mailpiece material. A client processor receives the key code from the scanning device, and transmits a request to the server for accessing the database location containing the instructions for handling mailpiece material. The server retrieves the instructions for handling mailpiece material, and transmits the instructions to the client.

Abstract: A storage system for a fishing rod and reel which includes a mounting block comprising a top face, a bottom face, a front face, a rear face, and two lateral faces, the rear face extending downwardly from the top face to the bottom face for a greater distance than the front face to define a bottom edge along each of the lateral faces which tapers downwardly from the front face to the rear face; a rod-receiving notch formed in the bottom face of the mounting block between the two lateral faces and extending upwardly into the block toward the top face and laterally into the block toward the lateral faces for a height and width sufficient to accept a rod, the notch having lateral edges, the lateral edges of the notch, and the bottom face of the block and the bottom edges of the lateral faces defining contact surfaces for a reel along the bottom face of the block; and a strap for securing a rod and reel into the mounting block.

Abstract: A cable channel and lid assembly including an elongate cable channel for supporting wire and/or optical cable therein and defining outwardly facing grooves adjacent the top edge of each side wall. A hinged top lid is provided including two opposing side walls wherein each side wall includes an inwardly extending portion for being received by a corresponding channel wall groove. One of the top lid side walls is substantially rigid and can be disengagingly raised from its associated channel wall groove, and the other of the top lid side walls is flexible and adapted to be fixedly secured in its associated groove so as to serve as a hinge when the aforesaid opposing top lid side wall is raised.

Abstract: Isolated and purified lipoxygenase proteins and nucleic acids are described. Particularly, a novel human 12R-lipoxygenase (12R-LO) protein and cDNA are described. Recombinant host cells, recombinant nucleic acids and recombinant proteins are also described, along with methods of producing each. Isolated and purified antibodies to 12R-LO, and methods of producing the same, are also described.

Abstract: A new retransmission-based error control technique that does not incur any additional latency in frame playout times and is suitable for interactive video applications. This retransmission technique combined with layered video coding yields good error resilience for interactive video conferencing. The technique exploits the temporal dependency of inter-coded frames and can be easily incorporated into motion-compensation based coding standards such as MPEG and H.261, achieving very good compression efficiency.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable assembly with enhanced flexibility and reduced installation cost in contrast to conventional multiple duct systems. The fiber optic cable assembly comprises a central innerduct adapted to provide a pathway for installing conventional cable by pulling of the cable therethrough. A plurality of air blown fiber (ABF) tubes are positioned around the circumference of the central innerduct for installing air blown optical fiber bundles therethrough, and a plurality of strength elements are provided around the circumference of the central innerduct and interposed among the plurality of air blown fiber (ABF) tubes. A layer of water-blocking material is provided between an outer jacket and the air blown fiber (ABF) tubes and strength members.

Abstract: A novel device is provided which enables a golfer to adjust the inclined angle of the putter shaft to the putter head so as to satisfy that individual's preference. The device can be used with virtually any combination of putter heads and shafts.A two component embodiment consists of one component connected to the putter head and the second component fastened to the shaft. The faces of the components are pivotally secured together for selective adjustment relative to each other.A one-piece fixed angle embodiment has an upper end adapted to fit the club shaft and the lower end fitted to the putter head. A preselected angle between the ends of the component determines the golfer's preferred angle of inclination or lie angle.

Abstract: A sanding machine for sanding the surfaces of work pieces placed upon a conveyor that transports the work pieces along a first direction towards and beneath a sanding head. The sanding head comprises a sanding belt entrained around an upper tension roller and a lower contact roller. The tension roller and contact roller are provided with a single translational orbital movement by a pair of eccentric shafts operatively connected thereto and rotatably driven by an operatively connected motor. At least one of the upper tension roller and lower contact roller is also driven by an operatively connected motor so as to provide the endless rotation of the sanding belt around the upper tension roller and lower contact roller. In this fashion, the sanding belt is provided with two contemporaneous superimposed movements consisting of rotational movement about the tension roller and contact roller and a single orbital translational movement imparted by the rotating pair of eccentric shafts.

Abstract: An elastic knitted band having stretch woven appearance and feel including filling yarn laid in between the warp yarn needles. The filling yarns are secured to the elastic band by the conventional warp yarn chain stitches so as to become an integral component of the elastic knit band without creating warp or filling ridges. The filling yarns can be positioned: (1) in front of the back weft yarns; (2) behind the front weft yarns; or (3) in between front and back elastomer bars separating the elastomer threads. The filling yarn preferably is textured yarn.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for verifying the number of articles, preferably intended to be credit, debit, or similar cards, in a carrier is described. Though different embodiments are possible, the preferred embodiment comprises a caliper apparatus and microcontroller electrically linked to an inserter machine controller. The controller of the inserting machine is also electrically linked with an indicia reader mounted at the entrance to the inserter machine. The indicia read is found on the carrier and represents a machine readable representation of the number of articles that should be found in the carrier.

Abstract: A roasting stand particularly adapted for use in imparting flavoring steam to a chicken or the like during the cooking process within an indoor oven, outdoor grill or the like. The roasting stand comprises an elongate hollow tube with an open end and a closed end, and a plurality of apertures provided around the circumference of the tube from medial portion and upwards toward the open end of the tube. The closed end of the tube forms a cavity for receiving a flavoring liquid such as liquid smoke. The roasting stand further includes a cap element for removably closing the open end of the tube, and a support base provided around at least a portion of the circumference of the closed end of the tube to support the tube in an upright position with the open end at the top thereof. Thus, the roasting stand will serve to supporting retain a chicken thereon and will deliver flavoring steam from the tube cavity to the inside of the body cavity of the chicken or the like during the cooking process.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for merging sheet streams conveyed in side-by-side streams in a conveying direction into a single stream. An infeed conveyor conveys at least two sheet streams side-by side in a direction toward a merger. The merger separates and separately conveys the sheet streams to a merge location. The sheet streams are transported at different accelerations or speeds, such that each article of one of the sheet streams is directed into a gap between the articles of the other sheet stream in order to produce a single, merged sheet stream traveling at an accelerated outfeed speed for further processing.

Abstract: A method of facilitating diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder in a patient is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing the patient with one or more questions relating to symptoms of one or more psychiatric disorders in a format which facilitates recording the patient's answers to the one or more questions; and establishing a preliminary disorder indication based on the answers provided by the patient to the one or more questions. The diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder in the patient is thus facilitated by the format which facilitates recording the patient's answers to the one or more questions and by the establishing a preliminary disorder indication.

Abstract: Processes for dyeing a hydrophobic textile fiber with a colorant material using a SCF--CO.sub.2 dyebath are described. One process employs cooling, without venting or removing CO.sub.2 from the system, to a target CO.sub.2 temperature at or below the glass transition temperature of the hydrophobic fiber, followed by the venting of the dyeing system to atmospheric pressure. The other process employs venting, without cooling, to a target CO.sub.2 density where dye is no longer soluble in the SCF--CO.sub.2, followed by cooling to a target temperature and then venting to atmospheric pressure. Optionally, the temperature of the dyeing process is established by heating the process according to a selected temperature profile.

Abstract: A method of therapeutically administering certain medicaments in order to maximize the desired effects and minimize the unwanted metabolite effects on the human body, including the central nervous system, in order to maximize therapeutic effects, such as anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant and hypnotic effects, and minimize unwanted side effects, such as ataxic and incoordination effects, of the medicament. Also, a method of inhalation administration or skin administration of certain medicaments in order to decrease metabolism of the medicaments to unwanted metabolites.