Abstract: A novel cable-tie off device for cable lifting assemblies (e.g. elevators and boat lifts) is disclosed herein. The device is an elongated member having, in a series, a head portion, a elongated shank portion, and an end portion. Immediately subjacent the head portion is a hole for maintaining the proximal end of a lifting cable therein. The elongated member is designed for engagement within a pair of holes drilled, in registration, through the spool of a winder assembly. When engaged within the spool holes, the elongated member securely maintains the proximal cable end held within the member between the head portion of the member and the outer surface of the spool. A fastener is secured to the end portion of the member to tightly maintain the member within the spool.

Abstract: A vehicular warning system is disclosed that transmits information concerning a moving vehicle's rate of deceleration and magnetic orientation to surrounding vehicles carrying the warning system. Auditory and/or visual alerts are generated within surrounding vehicles carrying the inventive warning system to warn the driver therein of the rapidly decelerating vehicle ahead.

Abstract: A clip is disclosed which can be used to fabricate the lattice structure of reinforcing rods of the type used in the construction of steel rod reinforced concrete slabs. An apparatus to fasten those clips in position is also disclosed The preferred clip (1) has a substantially rectangular body (2). A recess (3) extends from a first face (4) of the body (2) towards an opposite face (5). The recess (3) terminates in an arcuate portion (6). The inner edges (7a, b) of the recess (3) are convergent towards the arcuate portion (6). The apparatus has an aperture (13) in a base plate (12). Stops (18a, b, c) on the plate (12) suitably position the apparatus whereupon a shearing plate (32) can shear a clip (1) from a stack of such clips to pass through the aperture (13) wherein the arcuate portion (6) of the clip (1) engages the upper rod (16). A pair of pivoting J-shaped arms (21a, b) are then actuated which bend the lower portions of the clip (1) around the lower rod (17) securing the two rods (16, 17) together.

Abstract: A novel method for producing an autologous platelet rich blood composition is described. The resulting blood composition is useful in procedures for enhancing bone fusion, hemostasis, and repairing soft tissue in animals.

Abstract: Improved biofilters for treating wastewater are disclosed. Specifically, certain aspects of the inventive biofilter comprise a water-tight, leak proof container housing a plurality of sacks stacked upon one another. Alternatively, the water-tight container may contain course sand for use as a re-circulating sand filtration unit. In the first embodiment, each sack contains a composition of filtering material through which the wastewater influent flows prior to removal from the biofilter via a pump tank. Other aspects of the present invention include a biofilter having a plurality of apertures disposed through the floor and through which the wastewater effluent may flow to the underlying ground. The invention is also directed to novel compositions of filtering material for use in the inventive biofilters as well as conventional biofilters. Preferred compositions comprise peat, coconut fibers, large or open cell film block pieces, and course sand.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel device for carrying a large container such as a water cooler bottle. The device comprises a collar with two pivotly connected jaws configured to engage the neck of a water cooler bottle. A handle is secured to the collar such that when the collar is engaged around the neck of the bottle, the bottle may more easily lifted by a person and carried to another location.

Abstract: A game assembly suitable for simultaneous play by both sighted and sight-impaired individuals.

Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus cultivar, designated ‘Rosiebee Red’, is shown and described. Compared to the ‘Advance’ variety, the ‘Rosiebee Red’ cultivar has a larger bloom size, about one to two fewer flowers per spike, and is able to maintain on the spike about four to five more flowers in open bloom.

Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus variety of plant, designated ‘Alexandra The Great’, is shown and described. Compared to the ‘T-200’ variety, the ‘Alexandra The Great’ variety is 30 cm taller and will maintain two to three more flowers in open bloom. The variety is also able to maintain up to ten flowers in open bloom simultaneously, beginning with a tight cut stem.

Abstract: A new and destinct gladiolus variety, designated ‘Siberia’, is shown and described. Compared to the ‘T-200’ variety, the ‘Siberia’ variety is 25 cm taller and will maintain one to two more flowers in open bloom. The ‘Siberia’ variety is also able to maintain up to six to seven flowers in open bloom simultaneously, beginning with a tight cut stem.

Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus cultivar, designated ‘Georgia Peach’, shown and described. Compared to the Dr. Magee variety, the ‘Georgia Peach’ cultivar produced four to five more flowers per stem, is six to eight inches taller, and will maintain three to four more flowers in open bloom. The ‘Georgia Peach’ cultivar is able to maintain up to seven to eight flowers in open bloom simultaneously, beginning with a tight cut stem.

Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus variety, designated ‘Princess Lee’ is shown and described. The variety has straight, strong stems, a large bloom size, slow to open, and has good resistance to attack by insects and foliar diseases.

Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus variety, designated ‘Festiva’, is shown and described. Compared to the ‘Jennie Lee’ parent variety, ‘Festiva’ has a similar bloom diameter, produces stems having the same length, but produces one to two less florets per stem.

Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus variety, designated ‘Prissy's Purple’, is shown and described. The variety is characterized by having a heavy stem that is about 128 cm in length and containing 20-22 florets when grown from Jumbo size corms in Ecuador. One arrangement of the variety consists of six petals, namely three large petals, two medium petals, and one small petal. In another arrangement, the bloom consists of two large petals, three medium petals, and one small petal. The corolla bloom is characterized by having purple specks (Purple Group N78A) deep within the throat. The color of the bloom tight is Red Purple Group 72B, and the color of the bloom in open perfect condition is Purple Group N78C.

Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus variety, designated ‘Euro Blanca’, is shown and described. The variety is characterized as having a long flower head, high number of florets and a heavy stem. The color of the bloom tight is Green White Group 157A, of the bloom open perfect condition is Greyed White Group 156D, and open going down is Greyed White Group 156C.

Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus variety, designated ‘Golden Goddess’, is shown and described. Compared to the ‘Goldfield’ variety, the ‘Golden Goddess’ variety can also maintain six flowers in open bloom simultaneously in a water after harvest. The claimed variety differs from ‘Goldfield’ in that the ‘Goldfield’ variety produces stems that are 10 cm shorter with one to two less florets per stem.