Abstract: Applicants' articulated edge guard protector utilizes a combination of relatively soft members which come in contact with the tie-down strap, chain, rope and the like, yet is maintained in place because such softer compressible members are combined with hard members which maintain the desired shape of the articulated edge guard protector and also additionally provide protection to the item being shipped.

Abstract: The inorganic and organic desulfurization of solid carbonaceous material at elevated temperatures is increased significantly in the presence of copper. The copper serves as a scavenger for the hydrogen sulfide formed to insure a low hydrogen sulfide concentration for the inorganic desulfurization. In addition, in the presence of ethanol or hydrogen, the organic desulfurization of solid carbonaceous material is improved dramatically by the catalytic influence of the copper on the ethanol dehydrogenization and of the copper sulfide formed on the hydrodesulfurization reactions.

Abstract: The present invention has two basic aspects: (a) a mechanical method for controlling the macrofouling of zebra mussels; and (b) a mechanical apparatus for reducing the dissolved oxygen of natural source water, such as for industrial or municipal user to a level below that sufficient to support the survival respiration of zebra mussels.

Abstract: A construction system comprising a method and an article employed in said method which is used to engage the edge of adjacent membranes along the top of a beam constituting an arch in a tension membrane structure and pull the membranes toward each other by tightening alternate bolts attached to the beam and the edge of the membrane.

Abstract: A basement enclosure is provided with an outer shell which is constructed of a material impermeable to moisture and gas. The basement enclosure may be free standing or hung from beams which are supported by columns set on a conventional footer.

Abstract: A corrective foot insole for sufferers of an uncompensated forefoot varus, more commonly known as flexible flat foot. The corrective insole has a forefoot and a midfoot portion. The forefoot portion of the insole provides a lift for the two interior toes a distance back to, but not including the heel of the foot. The midfoot portion provides an additional lift to the metatarsal by use of a support arch which is located on top of the forefoot portion. The corrective foot insole allows the midfoot to rotate into supination. The entire first metatarsal and two interior toes are lifted into a position to compensate for the forefoot varus, and this insole also maintains the normal alignment position, motion and function of the entire foot during use of the corrective foot insole while maintaining the heel of the foot in its normal position.

Abstract: Applicant's invention provides a bag holder which enables a ZIPLOC.RTM. type of bag to be held in open position while filling and is adaptable to various sizes of these bags and which invention can be readily used by a single individual.

Abstract: A system for shipping product on a vehicle comprising a series of rectangular containment elements surrounding a plurality of products thus together constituting a plurality of units with a T-shaped support positioned between each of the containment elements and thus stabilizing the units and preventing sidewise shifting.

Abstract: Applicant's invention comprises a mattress system which may be used as a conventional mattress or with minor modification may have a recess formed at one end thereof whereby an individual's arm may be comfortably placed in such recess with the individual's head resting on a pillow in the recess. By thus positioning an individual on applicant's invention stress in the lumbar and cervical spine areas of the body is reduced. The mattress system includes two oppositely disposed flat recesses at one end of the mattress, with each of the recesses containing, releasably fastened thereto, at least two detachable pads positioned in side-by-side relationship.

Abstract: A sheath core fiber having an inner continuous core made from an oriented thermoplastic material, such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, and olefin, and a sheath made of a nonthermoplastic material, such as regenerated cellulose and protein. The fiber maintains the crease and tear resistance of the core material, yet has the water sorptivity and dyeability of the sheath material.A method of manufacturing such a fiber is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making a golf club head and golf club heads produced by the method which involves filling a ceramic mold in the shape of a golf club head with metal powders, the mold optionally containing inserts made from a material selected from the group consisting of metal powders, castings, wrought metal, and green compacts of metal powders and combinations thereof optionally sintering the material in the mold, compressing the material in the mold and the material contained therein by a process of hot isostatic pressure or a pseudo-isostatic pressure utilizing granular material around the mold to form near 100 percent of the theoretical density of the contents of the mold and thereafter removing the material from the mold.

Abstract: A combination greeting card and seed germination container which is suitable for mailing and contains a suitable greeting but when one side is removed the remaining portion can be utilized as a seed bed by moistening the growing medium contained in the container and placing seeds also contained in the container therein, which within a normal period of time will sprout and produce flowers.

Abstract: A stop for an oil well swabbing device which is economical to use, is readily positioned in the well casing at the desired level, and is readily removable with a conventional fishing tool.

Abstract: Two environmental test zones at different temperatures are separated by an insulated wall. A portion of the wall is rotatable and is designed to hold a test specimen thereon. By rotating this portion of the insulated wall, the specimen is exposed to different temperature zones in recurrent cycles. The two temperature zones are readily separable for ease in removing and installing test specimens.

Abstract: A total knee arthroplasty prosthesis wherein the lateral femoral condyle is recessed more into the femur and is sloped cephalod and posterior when implanted on the femur when compared with the medial femoral condyle.

Abstract: A line of sight target adaptor to be used with theodolite and photogrammetric optical targets involves a base portion in the shape of a segment of a sphere provided with a cylindrical portion upstanding from the side of the segment from the flat portion of the interior portion of the segment having a centrally disposed coaxial cylinder to receive a target positioned therein, the target being so dimensioned that it will be concentric with the center of a sphere based on the dimensions of the segment of the sphere constituting the base portion of the target adaptor.

Abstract: A method of making a golf club head and golf club heads produced by said method which involves filling a ceramic mold in the shape of a golf club head with metal powders, the mold optionally containing inserts made from a material selected from the group consisting of metal powders, castings, wrought metal, and green compacts of metal powders and combinations thereof, optionally sintering the material in said mold, compressing the material in said mold and the material contained therein by a process of hot isostatic pressure or a pseudo-isostatic pressure utilizing granular material around said mold to form near 100 percent of the theoretical density of the contents of said mold and thereafter removing said material from said mold.