Abstract: A process and apparatus for removing SO2, NO, and NO2 from a gas stream having the steps of oxidizing a portion of the NO in the flue gas stream to NO2, scrubbing the SO2, NO, and NO2 with an ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, alkali hydroxide or carbonate scrubbing solution, regenerating the scrubbing solution with limestone, and removing any particulate matter and aerosols generated by the scrubbing step in a wet electrostatic precipitator. The process can also remove Hg by oxidizing it to oxidized Hg and removing it in the wet electrostatic precipitator. The scrubbing solution is preferably regenerated with limestone or magnesium, and results in a Group II sulfite or sulfate that can be recovered and sold, or landfilled.

Abstract: A method of making combustion turbine transition duct bodies without longitudinal welds by hydroforming two duct bodies back to back with bellows thrusters secured to the duct body open ends. This enables the manufacturing of duct bodies with detailed features and high pressure without using compression cylinders. Multi-layer transition duct bodies can also be assembled with layers of different materials, for example, having a heat-resistant layer inside and high strength layer outside. They can be assembled using cold shrinking and heat expanding. In addition, anti-fretting and anti-vibration coatings can be applied between the layers for improved performance.

Abstract: A support brace that permits the user to fire a rifle with one hand has a C-shaped rifle butt attachment that removably secures to a rifle butt by friction, and a forearm brace member, attached with or without a hinge. Left handed or right handed shooters can use the brace.

Abstract: A multiplanar, conductive gasket material having a foam core, a conductive web layer comprising a blended mixture of conductive fibers and nonconductive fibers, and a plurality of blended mixture fibers interspersed through the foam core. The blended mixture fibers are heat set within the gasket material.

Abstract: A system to reduce error in procurement of over-the-counter drugs that has a prescription drug dispensing container that contains a prescription drug, an over-the-counter drug dispensing container that contains an over-the-counter drug, and indicia displayed on the prescription drug dispensing container and the over-the-counter drug dispensing container to link the prescription drug and the over-the-counter drug and thereby guide the procurement of the over-the-counter drug.

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle uprighting device having a support bar with a stabilizing base on one end and a ratcheting mechanism on another end, and a lifting strap with a first end adapted for attachment to a lower portion of the two-wheeled vehicle and a second end for engaging relationship about a spindle of said ratchet mechanism.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for removing SO2, NO, and NO2 from a gas stream having the steps of oxidizing a portion of the NO in the flue gas stream to NO2, scrubbing the SO2, NO, and NO2 with an ammonia scrubbing solution, and removing any ammonia aerosols generated by the scrubbing in a wet electrostatic precipitator. The process can also remove Hg by oxidizing it to HgO and removing it in the wet electrostatic precipitator. Ammonium sulfate, a valuable fertilizer, can be withdrawn from the scrubbing solution.

Abstract: A vessel hull that does not create bow, stern, or transverse waves when moving through the water having an exterior surface that has a substantially constant cross-section along the length of the hull, and an interior surface that substantially encloses a flow channel for the length of the hull, the interior surface forming a converging-diverging diffuser. One standing half wave is contained within the hull, and no waves are generated outside the hull. The hull operates most efficiently at higher speeds, and has broad applications, including icebreaker, hybrid displacement and waveless hull, and other hull types.

Abstract: A disposable electrode strip for testing a fluid sample including a laminated strip with a first and second end, a vent, an open path for receiving a fluid sample of less than one microliter beginning from the first end and connecting to the vent, a working electrode, a reference electrode and a pseudo-working electrode embedded in the laminated strip within the open path and proximate to the first end, a reagent matrix coextensive within the open path and covering the three electrodes, and conductive contacts located at the second end of the laminated strip.

Abstract: A fragrance delivery system has an enclosure having a base and a top surface with a sheet dispensing outlet, a plurality of absorbent sheets disposed within the enclosure and configured for successive exposure of a portion of a sheet from the sheet dispensing outlet when a previous sheet is completely withdrawn from the enclosure. The fragrance delivery system also includes a quantity of fragrance solution within the enclosure and disposed about the plurality of sheets. The fragrance solution is formulated to vaporize into the air from the exposed portion of the sheet and the sheet dispensing outlet is sized to permit wicking of the fragrance solution up along the exposed portion of the sheet.

Abstract: A kayak and canoe refloating device includes a flotation mat and at least two tethers configured for flexible attachment on one end to the flotation mat and on the other end to the side of the kayak and canoe. The flotation mat has a plurality of baffles and a length, width and depth when inflated sufficient to support a major portion of a water-filled kayak or a canoe when rolled into an upside down position onto the flotation mat for draining the kayak or canoe.

Abstract: A prepackaged, therapeutic regimen includes a non-sedating first dosage unit that includes a nasal decongestant, a second dosage unit that includes an antihistamine and an attenuated dosage of nasal decongestant, indicia for distinguishing between the first and second dosage units, administration instructions that teach the coordinated use of the first and second dosage units, and a pharmaceutical dispensing container containing the first and second dosage units and incorporating the indicia and coordinating instructions.

Abstract: A kayak cooler has an enclosure with a rigid outside surface and a contoured bottom. The kayak cooler has a plurality of securing tabs disposed about the rigid outside surface of the enclosure. The enclosure has a top with an access opening and the contoured bottom has a shape approximating the contour of a foredeck of a kayak.

Abstract: A disposable biosensor for testing a fluid sample including a laminated strip with a first and second end, a reference electrode embedded in the laminated strip proximate to the first end, at least one working electrode embedded in the laminated strip proximate to the first end and the reference electrode, an open path for receiving a fluid sample beginning from the first end and connecting to a vent spaced from the first end, the open path being sufficiently long to expose the reference electrode and the working electrode to the fluid sample, and conductive contacts located at the second end of the laminated strip. The laminated strip has a base layer with a conductive coating, a reagent holding layer, a channel forming layer and a cover having an inlet notch at the first end. The working electrode contains a reagent having an enzyme.

Abstract: An air conditioner system to provide cooling or heating to a flexible material-based device includes a ventilated portion located within a flexible material body, a thermoelectric module with heat exchanges on opposite sides, an air stream source, and a power source. The ventilated portion has two chambers formed between a flexible material inner layer, an intermediate layer and a flexible material outer layer with a plurality of air vents in each of the flexible material inner and outer layers. Each of the heat exchangers is in fluid communication with one of the chambers. The air stream source provides an air flow through the heat exchangers into the chambers and out through the plurality of vent holes. The power source provides power to at least the thermoelectric module.

Abstract: The method of assembling a micro-speaker includes disposing a quantity of volatile magnetic fluid into a radial gap of a driver unit, aligning a vibration system having a diaphragm and a voice coil to the driver unit such that the voice coil is accommodated into the radial gap, fixing the vibration system to the driver unit, and removing the volatile component of the volatile magnetic fluid. The micro-speaker includes a driver unit having a housing, a magnet disposed within the housing forming a radial gap between the magnet and the circumferential walls of the housing, and a magnetic plate disposed on the magnet, a vibration system having a diaphragm and a voice coil where the vibration system is fixed to the drive unit and the voice coil protrudes into the radial gap, and a volatile magnetic fluid in the radial gap about the voice coil.

Abstract: A system and method for portable lift, support, and/or installation is disclosed which permits and enables these various functions without the need for external crane/lift machinery. The system comprises a channel member (201) attaching means and associated capture fastener means (202, 205) connected to a stationary equipment support, an elevation lifting means (204) and associated fastener means (206) whereby the movement object to be lifted can be supported and/or elevated, and a swingarm retraction means (203) which connects the channel member (201) attaching means to the elevation lifting means (204) to permit removal and/or installation of the movement object to be lifted from/to the stationary equipment support.

Abstract: An improved biosensor having at least a first working electrode and a first electrode material disposed on the first working electrode. The first electrode material is a mixture made by combining at least one enzyme where the at least one enzyme is a capable of reacting with the analyte to be measured, a redox mediator capable of reacting with a product of an enzymatic reaction or a series of enzymatic reactions involving the at least one enzyme, a peroxidase capable of catalyzing a reaction involving the redox mediator where the redox mediator is oxidized, a binder and a surfactant.

Abstract: The recreational vehicle bumper device is an elongated tube having an outside, cross-sectional shape sized smaller than the inside cross-sectional shape of a recreational vehicle's bumper where the elongated tube fits inside the recreational vehicle bumper, and having an inside diameter sized large enough to receive and store a recreational vehicle's waste disposal hose.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for shaping and molding material having two sidewalls, two end walls, a bottom and at least one partition. The two sidewalls have grooves spaced at predetermined intervals on an inside surface for receiving a partition and a bottom ledge for retaining the bottom. The inside surface has a plurality of openings sized for receiving holding members and may have a variety of shapes. The bottom is shaped to mate with the shape of the inside surface of the sidewalls. The two end walls include locking mechanisms for holding the various components of the apparatus together.