Abstract: A drainage slime remover capable of spreading a solution of a solid over slime generated wall surface portions, comprising a solid containing a microorganism growth retarding substance and a container which has a shape for permitting the installation thereof at the inlet or upper portion of a drain outlet and stores the solid, characterized in that the container has drain flow-in holes having an opening capable of controlling a drain flow-in amount and provided in the upper surface or the upper side portion of the container and solution flow-out holes having an opening capable of controlling a flow-out amount if a solid solution and provided in the bottom or the lower side portion of the container or additionally in the side surface thereof; and a slime preventing/removing agent which can remove slime from portions such as kitchen sinks and bathroom drain outlets where slime is grown by metabolites such as miscellaneous germs and mildews and which can prevent the occurrence of slime safely and for an extended

Abstract: An improved air conditioner system for controlling a desired temperature and a reduced humidity level in a space to be environmentally controlled, that comprises an additional second heat exchanger in the separate indoor air flow path. The refrigerant circuit includes an anti-migration control device between the compressor and the second heat exchanger. An anti-floodback control device is located upstream of the compressor between the first heat exchanger in the indoor air path and the compressor. An expansion control device is also located in the refrigerant circuit between the heat exchanger in the outdoor air flow path and the heat exchanger in the indoor air flow path. The second heat exchanger effectively becomes a hot gas re-heat de-superheater heat exchanger. The system enhances the latent capacity for providing dehumidified air of from 25–40 percent.

Abstract: A process for making poly(hydroxystyrene)s whose phenolic hydroxyl groups are partially protected by acid-decomposable or -eliminable groups, by which the degree of deblocking of the phenolic hydroxyl groups is controlled. Namely, the production of a polymer containing, in the molecule, repeating units of the general formula (IA) and those of the general formula (IB), comprising adding an acid to polymer (B) containing in the molecule repeating units of general formula (II) in an organic solvent with the molar ratio of the acid to the OR3 group being 0.0001 equivalent or above but below 0.05 equivalent, and reacting the polymer with the acid. In the general formulae, R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is C1-6 alkyl; R3 is an acid-decomposable or -eliminable group; R4 is hydrogen or a group derived from R3 by decomposition with acid; and p is 0, 1, or 2, with the proviso that the IB/IA molar ratio ranges 98/2 to 30/70.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a pre-cleaning process is performed for removing a physical substance such as blood, mucus or tiny pieces of tissue that are attached to the exterior of the medical device and are inside a duct or a hollow portion. Then, the pre-cleaned medical device is immersed in a chlorine dioxide solution and/or a chlorine dioxide solution is passed through the duct or the hollow portion. Thereafter, the medical device is placed in a chlorine dioxide gas atmosphere and/or a chlorine dioxide gas is passed through the duct or the hollow portion. In this manner, the exterior of the medical device and the interiors of the duct and the hollow portion are deodorized, disinfected and sterilized.

Abstract: A color image transfer method includes performing solid printing of an image portion on a hydrophilic transfer sheet coated with a water-soluble resin with an aqueous solution ink containing a component that dissolves the resin and imparts the resin with an adhesive property for a desired time by use of an ink jet printer, scattering heat-bondable resin powder onto the solid printed portion and fixing it thereto while removing the powder from portions other than the image portion, printing with a sublimation ink so that the image may be in register with the solid-printed image, superimposing the image surface on an article to be transferred and heat pressing, and peeling off the transfer sheet from the article to be transferred by giving moisture to the transfer sheet. The method enables single-part production of articles for full color image printing and can transfer only an image portion as in screen printing.

Abstract: The present invention provides an accurate method to identify and quantify the Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) antigen, the cause of Lyme Disease, in a sample of whole blood, body tissues and fluids of a subject, a human or animal subject. The qualitative method provides a quick, easy and accurate method of detection of the Bb antigen. The quantitative method allows for monitoring of treatment in conjunction with severity of clinical signs and symptoms.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide methods for producing highly pure 4,4′-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone monoethers advantageously in industrial production. In a process for producing a compound represented by Formula (1) (wherein, R1 and R2 are each independently halogen, alkyl having 1 to 8 carbons or alkenyl having 2 to 8 carbons; m and n are each independently 0 or an integer of 1 to 4; and R3 is alkyl having 1 to 8 carbons, alkenyl having 2 to 8 carbons, cycloalkyl having 3 to 8 carbons or optionally substituted aralkyl), (1) a pH adjustment is carried out twice or more in the purification process, (2) an excessive amount of alkyl halide used is removed, (3) a solvent, such as water, containing 0.05 ppm or less of iron components is used, (4) tanks with corrosion-resistant layers over the inner walls are used, (6) a chelating agent is added, and (7) a means of drying with mechanical stir is applied.

Abstract: A cover for the bed of a truck/trailer including a plurality of cover segments carried by and secured to a frame secured to the portion of the truck/trailer surrounding the bed. Each of the segments being secured to and overlying the frame and a trough is formed between adjoining segments to channel water away, with the trough passing through slots in the frame and extending beyond the same.

Abstract: A spacer/support having a body portion, a surface engaging portion and a securement to attach the body portion to a weldment plate in tilt-up construction is disclosed. In a first embodiment, the securement includes a plurality of fingers that can snap onto the head of a Nelson stud. A second embodiment is equipped with a flat head that can be secured to the weldment plate using an adhesive. The length of the spacer/support may be adjusted manually by cutting the body to length or by rotating one threaded member relative to a second to accommodate different thicknesses of walls. The spacer/support is preferably plastic but may be metal.

Abstract: A spacer support having a body portion, a surface engaging portion and a securement to attach the body portion to a weldment plate in tilt-up construction is disclosed. In a first embodiment, the securement includes a resilient clip that can snap onto a Nelson stud. One or more shelves on the support spacer prevent longitudinal movement of the Nelson stud. The length of the spacer support may be adjusted manually by cutting the body to length or by rotating one threaded member relative to a second to accommodate different thicknesses of walls. The spacer support is preferably plastic but may be metal. In another embodiment, a clamp secures an elongate body portion to a weldment plate projection.

Abstract: Fungicidal pyrimidine derivatives and the use as a fungicide of the compounds of formula (1): wherein R1 is H, C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C3-C6cycloalkoxy, C1-C6alylthio, C1-C6alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6alkylsulfonyl, phenyl, pyridinyl or azolyl groups, (being optionally substituted by one or more substituents); or N(R4)C(O)R5, R2 is polyfluoroalkyl, R3 is fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine; ethenyl or ethynyl (being optionally substituted by one or more of halogen), R4 and R5 are, independently, H, C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl or C2-C6alkynyl groups, (being optionally substituted by one or more of halogen or cyano); or R4 and R5 can join together to form a 5 or 6-membered ring, Q is a heteroaromatic ring selected from the following ring system; imidazol-1-yl, pyrazol-1-yl, 1,2,3-triazol-1-yl, 1,2,3-triazol-2-yl, 1,2,4-triazol-1-yl, 1,2,4-triazol-1-yl, benzimidazol-1-yl or tetrazol-5-yl groups, (being optionally substituted by one or more of substituents).

Abstract: The specification describes one or more embodiments of the present invention, which relates to a method of reducing phosphate ore losses in a desliming process. A phosphate ore preparation slurry is directed to a desliming unit; surfactants and/or an organic polymers are added to the slurry and mixed into the slurry to reduce the viscosity of the slurry and to settle out the fine phosphate ore particles for recovery. These particles are collected and directed to a beneficiation process for recovering the phosphate ore product. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: The invention is a loading system, which is a combination adjustable height stairway and a landing platform at one end that can be elevated to the level of the aircraft loading door and a lifting portion for loading articles to and from the landing platform. Both the lifting portion and the adjustable height stairway are side by side and are adapted to move in unison to and from the aircraft and further adapted to independently elevate or descend. The stairway and lifting portion may each be independently operated by at least one hydraulically driven motor. The system can moved to and from the aircraft using a combination of independent drive wheels and swivel wheels in order to provide tight maneuverability of the combined stairway and lifting portion.

Abstract: A spectacles frame comprising two temples (12, 14), a frame body (10) having housing-forming means (22) inside which the temple bodies (12A, 14A) can be housed and from which said temple bodies can be extracted, and retaining means for retaining each of the first temple end portions inside said housing-forming means (22). Each of the first temple end portions has a retaining head, and each end portion (23′, 23″) of the housing-forming means (22) is provided with at least one constriction which is suitable for retaining a respective one of the retaining heads. Each temple body (12A, 14A) has a flexible zone (14E) which has flexibility greater than the flexibility of an ordinary portion of said temple (12A, 14A) and which can form a bend (12F, 14F) suitable for being opened out for penetrating into the housing-forming means (22).

Abstract: Coating compositions containing an oxidized oil and an effective amount of a diluent selected from one of: the group of methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids, oils and combinations thereof; the group of glycerol and polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, oils, and combinations thereof; and light petroleum oil with a viscosity from about 1 cP to about 100 cP at 100° F., wherein the coating composition has a viscosity of from about 3 cP to about 5000 cP at 140° F., and wherein the coating composition is effective for reducing dust formation and cake formation in the coated free-flowing dry material. The coating compositions and associated methods of the present invention are particularly suited to reduce dust formation and cake formation in free-flowing dry materials.

Abstract: A fuse that can be made small while improving its breaking performance. An element 3 is securely held between the two lengthwise ends of a tubular fuse casing 2 and a pair of metal plates 4 having a melting point of more than 1000° C. The ends of the fuse casing 5 are respectively pushed into caps 5 so that the caps are fitted to the fuse casing 2 in such a manner as to cover the metal plates 4. The metal plates 4 protect the caps 5 from direct exposure to an arc discharge, which occurs when the element 3 fuses due to an overcurrent. Even if the fuse casing is made small, the metal plates 4 reliably interrupt overcurrent by absorbing the energy of an arc discharge.

Abstract: The present invention is a water jet powered floatable device for an above-ground pool or an in-ground pool comprising, in combination, a floatable device and a water flow conduit system with a control valve to direct the exiting of the water either downwardly in the pool to maintain a relatively stationary position or laterally behind the floatable device in a direction to create a forward thrust or a turning movement of the floatable pool chair in a right or left turning direction. Optionally, a reverse mode may be incorporated by having an outlet directed forward of the floatable device.

Abstract: The invention is a system and associated connection fitting for connecting a refrigerated line or air conditioning hose to the compressor unit or component on one end and the evaporator unit or component on the other end of a residential or commercial air conditioning or refrigeration system. The hose will be of a construction, which as well as having a relatively high bursting strength, will also not allow the refrigerant to permeate through the hose and escape into the outside environment. The associated connecting fitting allows the hose to be connected to the compressor/evaporator unit. The mounting surface of the fitting will allow it to either slide over or fit into the corresponding fitting on the compressor and/or evaporator unit. The opposite end, which shall connect to the hose assembly, will have flanges and “O” rings which when clamped will provide a secure connection as well as prevent loss of refrigeration.