Abstract: The horizontal ore filter has a plurality of filter elements covering the circular filter surface thereof and a sub-frame supporting the filter surface. In one aspect, each filter element has a longitudinal concave curvature therein. In another aspect, each sector frame has side flanges thereon. The sub-frame has a plurality of T-bars extending radially along the circular filter surface and each one of these T-bars supports the side edges of two adjacent filter elements. Upon installation of the filter elements to the sub-frame, the sector frames are held tight against the T-bars to ensure a good seal between adjacent filter elements and between each filter element and the sub-frame of the machine.

Abstract: In a method for vacuum packaging a pre-cooked lobster, a bulge, and a horn-receiving notch in that bulge are formed of a plastic tray. The lobster is placed in this tray with a wrapping sheet over it. The bulge and the notch are formed so that the horn of the lobster extends substantially tangent with the wrapping sheet and with the surfaces of the notch. Vacuum is applied between the tray and the wrapping sheet to vacuum-pack the lobster into the tray, thereby enclosing the lobster in a sealed package, with the horn extending tangent to the surfaces of the package surrounding the horn.

Abstract: The pillow stiffener has an elongated cushion with a large rounded shape; two elongated arms each having a small rounded shape and being connected to and extending away from a long side of the elongated cushion. A flexible dull-finished web extends between the arms for retaining the arms at a fixed relationship with each other and with the elongated cushion. A joiner having the mentioned small rounded shape extends between and joins the extremities of both arms. Both arms and the joiner define with the elongated cushion a stabilizing rim around the dull-finished web for better retaining the pillow stiffener to a pillow. In another aspect, the pillow stiffener is made of a pair of flexible air-impermeable sheets and the elongated cushion, the arms and joiner form a single inflatable chamber.

Abstract: A string line tool having a string line support and an integral line block for using a string line under tension in alignment work for carpentry, masonry and general construction work. The string line tool of this invention is self supporting due to maintaining the string line under tension between the string line tool at one end of a string line and a fastening means at the opposite end of the string line via the intermediary of a grooved line block.

Abstract: In the present invention, there is provided a process and an apparatus for hydrogenating hydrocarbon fuels. A receptacle is partly filled an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide. A hydrocarbon fuel is then introduced inside the receptacle atop the aqueous solution. Aluminum is introduced in the aqueous solution, thereby producing hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas is bubbled through the hydrocarbon fuel for hydrogenating the fuel.

Abstract: A landing gear having a telescopic cross shaft extending between the cylindrical stub shafts protruding from both screw jacks thereof. The telescopic cross shaft is made of square structural tubing. The telescopic cross shaft has a pair of end-casing members and a central-stem member. The end-casing members have a combined length of less than a distance between the legs of the landing gear. The end-casing members are slidably engaged over both ends of the central-stem member with loose-fit connections. The end-casing members are also respectively mounted over the stub shafts of the landing gear with loose-fit connections.

Abstract: A string line box tool comprising a chalk line box and a line block integral therewith used for guiding a string line rearward from the chalk line box through a groove in the line block in order to provide a free holding string line for carpentry or construction work. To effect this condition the hook shaped protrusion of the line block will hook onto one end of a work project while the L-shaped metal tab on the free end of the string line will hook onto the opposite end of the work project, the string line being under tension during this condition.

Abstract: A sunshade for use with a cap is made from a thin, tinted, resilient plastic sheet which is attached to the underside of a cap's visor by means of a duck-bill or semi-moon shaped support. The sunshade has an elongated minor segment and an elongated major segment with a seam or crease dividing the two segments. The major segment can be flipped downwardly to protect the eyes of the cap's wearer from the sun's rays. The seam or crease acts as a hinge between the minor and major segments.

Abstract: A string line box tool comprising a chalk line box and a line block integral therewith used for guiding a string line rewardly from the chalk line box through a groove in the line block in order to provide a free holding string line for carpentry or construction work. To effect this condition the hook shaped protrusion of the line block will hook onto one end of a work project while the L-shaped metal tab on the free end of the string line will hook onto the opposite end of the work project, the string line being under tension during this condition.

Abstract: A crowbar tool is disclosed for construction use and particularly for carpentry and roofing work. The crowbar tool has an elongated metal bar with a plurality of extraction teeth at one end of the metal bar and a handle to which the opposite end of the metal bar is attached. Attached to the handle, near the attachment of the metal bar, is a hook or angled element which hook or angled element facilitates the removal of shingles, tiles and carpets whereby, during their removal process, they slide over the hook or angled element without being obstructed by the handle. The crowbar tool also has several permanent magnets attached to the handle thereof for picking up loose nails, staples or other small metal objects.

Abstract: A device is disclosed which is therapeutically beneficial to the well-being of living organisms such as humans, animals, and/or plant life, using photon or light waves. The device is intended to lie against the skin or surface, near the skin/surface, and/or from a distance ranging up to several feet from the skin/surface. The device is intended to be used for: general relaxation and detoxification of an organism; stimulating the healing process in an organism which is ill, diseased or injured; aiding in the elimination of pain and inflammation in an organism; stimulating/sedating the acupressure meridian system of an organism and rebalancing the electromagnetic energy-field surrounding the organism.

Abstract: The process for producing hydrogen gas according to the present invention consists of reacting aluminum with water in the presence of sodium hydroxide as a catalyst. In one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a process for producing hydrogen gas, comprising the steps of: providing an aqueous solution containing between 0.26 M and 19 M NaOH in a vessel. The next step consists of reacting aluminum with water at the surface of the solution to generate a region of effervescence at the surface of the solution and a precipitate sinking from the region of effervescence to the bottom of the vessel. The region of effervescence is kept separated from the precipitate at the bottom the vessel, to prevent any precipitate from mixing with the aluminum therein.

Abstract: A device is disclosed which is therapeutically beneficial to the well-being of living organisms such as humans, animals, and/or plant life, using photon or light waves. The device is intended to lie against the skin or surface, near the skin/surface, and/or from a distance ranging up to several feet from the skin/surface. The device is intended to be used for: general relaxation and detoxification of an organism; stimulating the healing process in an organism which is ill, diseased or injured; aiding in the elimination of pain and inflammation in an organism; stimulating/sedating the acupressure meridian system of an organism and rebalancing the electromagnetic energy-field surrounding the organism.

Abstract: A duster which is flexible in all directions has the ability to dust hard to reach and inaccessible surface areas. One application of the duster is to clean the sound board beneath the strings of a grand or baby grand piano. The core of the duster has an elongated rod which is made from a resilient material and is covered by a close fitting cleaning or dusting sleeve made from napped material, cloth or other well known cleaning or dusting fabric or material.

Abstract: An article support stand especially for use with a computer monitor. The article support stand has two adjustable, pivotable feet that are positioned adjacent to the monitor's base and are held down by anchors that are slidable along the feet. Each of the feet has a thin tongue portion that is tucked under the monitor base. The pivot for the feet of the article support stand is an upright post that also serves as the support for a horizontal beam that is rotatable around the post and slidable up and down thereon. An article holder (for holding, for example, a book or paper copy) is slidably attached to the horizontal beam and is tilted at a preferred angle suitable for reading. When not in use, the article holder can be rotated out of the way and positioned snug against the side of the monitor.

Abstract: The cylindrical container is made of paper and has a rim, a seam along the vertical dimension thereof and an overlap in that seam. The bottom end of the container has a twisted and flattened tuft of paper. A fold is provided around the rim. This fold encloses the overlap crosswise for retaining the shape of the container. The paper container is usable as a seedling pot. There is also provided a hand tool for manually forming these paper containers. This hand tool comprises a cylindrical body having a diameter, a closed end and an open end, and a handle mounted to the closed end. The hand tool also has a cavity extending inside the cylindrical body from the open end, where the tuft of paper is pushed in during the forming of the bottom end of the container. There is also provided a method for forming paper containers using the hand tool.

Abstract: The method for producing hydrogen according to the present invention consists of reacting aluminum with water in the presence of sodium hydroxide as a catalyst. The apparatus for carrying out the method uses the pressure and temperature of the reaction to control the degree of immersion of a fuel cartridge in water and consequently to control the vigor and duration of the reaction.