Abstract: An Internet-based directory information system for providing toll free telephone numbers and other company information based on product or service advertising. First and second web sites are configured with separate first and second graphic user interfaces for the entering of company information and search request information, respectively. A database correlates entered company information (including toll free telephone number) to advertising information, compares the company-provided advertising information to a search request-provided advertising information, and formulates a search result based on matches between the search request and the company-provided advertising information.

Abstract: An organically clean biomass fuel formed of mixture of a powder, which may be either dried, cellulosic product, wood charcoal powder, and/or a combination of the two, and a fluid, which may be vegetable oil, vegetable alcohol or a combination of the two. A centrifugal machine dries moist, cellulosic product and extracts black liquor. A grinder transforms the dried, cellulosic product into powder. Gum may be extracted from the vegetable oil or vegetable alcohol. A batch mixer or vibrating vessel mixes the powder and the fluid together; the fluid moisturizes the powder. Depending upon the relative amount of the fluid as compared to powder, the mixture will either be in a liquid cream state or a doughy state. If the latter, the mixture may be pressed into briquettes or ingots.

Abstract: A flexible grip, the right materials and a reusable and environmentally friendly molded, injected, sprayed, layered or painted coating an ultimately consumer friendly apparatus, having memory, absorbency and low cost can be offered for consideration. According to a preferred embodiment, FLEX GRIP® apparatus, system and method functions with articles including any and all beverage containers to mitigate and/or preclude undesired transmission of liquids by selectively absorbing the same in an open celled medium bordered by a waterproofed layer. In a particularly preferred embodiment dimensional sizing is featured to fixingly and matingly engage, and completely cover a bottom-portion and selected side portions of, for example, a pint glass.

Abstract: An improved spinal disc protection and seat shock prevention system for use in conjunction with known seating provides a density differential based method for cradling and bracingly protecting a user's spinal, orientation by angled apparatus for receiving a user's ischial tuberosity in combination with a substantially vertical member comprised of foam, gel or the like silicones or polysiloxanes.

Abstract: A device to produce a video (analog) image, a digital image, a hard copy picture, and a high quality developed radiographic film from an exposed dental radiographic film is disclosed, comprising a film processing tank having an image enhancing video camera mechanically attached in a configuration to capture in a well-focused manner the positive image, similar in appearance to a normal black and white photographic print, forming on the film being processed. The positive image is captured for viewing on a video monitor or for digitization. The digitized image can then be stored, hard copy printed, or viewed on the computer monitor with, zooming, altering, and further enhancing capabilities. Methods for use of the device in dental diagnosis, and kits containing the device and instructional materials are also taught.

Abstract: Adjustable slider buckle means for bracing clothing upon the body of a user includes at least one of ratchet biased closure means and the like selectively adjustable mechanisms in complement with a variable width coupling means. Ready adjustability of, for example, a cinch dimension of the waist band of surf shorts is provided--and a process is likewise taught for adjustin the same simply, irrespective of extreme conditions or externalities such as timing or durational constraints or the fact that a user may be partially or fully submerged in an aqueous environment.

Abstract: A process for applying a polyurethane elastomeric lining for truck beds and product produced by same, including a kit, enabling do-it yourself application by a truck owner of a protective coating of the inner surfaces which define a truck bed, which coating is effective for preserving the durational utility of the involved interior walls without the need for professional assistance or specialized equipment.

Abstract: A debris suppression device in combination with a manhole on-site remediation system which defines a discharge system having a hose and a pump system to clean out and discharge contaminated and stagnated polluted water that accumulates in manholes and underground vaults, wherein the debris suppression device comprises a submersible bucket formed with a plurality of drain holes located adjacent the opening of the bucket and a plurality of straps which define strut members that are fixedly mounted to the bucket and extend upwardly so as to be secured to the flexible hose, whereby solid materials of various sizes and shapes found in stagnated polluted water are prevented from being pumped or discharged through the remediation system.