Abstract: A barrier system that is lightweight and exceeds existing safety regulations is disclosed. The barrier system has a plurality of rod-like, elongated bodies, a bracket system to affix the elongated bodies to a structure where the barrier is desired, and an attachment for fixedly, but removably, attaching webbing to the elongated bodies to create the barrier. In a number of preferred embodiments, the attachment mechanism is formed from a plurality of loops arrayed along each elongated body with the loops forming a plurality of substantially aligned openings arrayed along the elongated body. A locking pin is placed through the aligned openings on an elongated body after the webbing has been placed against the elongated body. A variety of bracket systems are disclosed which allow the barrier system to be used in virtually unlimited applications for temporary barriers.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a controlled atmosphere in an area by providing for the removal of oxygen, carbon dioxide, water droplets and ethylene from a gas stream. The apparatus includes two compressors to increase the pressure of the gases present which are then separated by diffusion across at least two membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composting bins assembled from at least one elongated sheet of semi-rigid, flexible material with a means for locking the near and far ends of the elongated sheet together while the near and far ends overlap to form the enclosed space for containing decomposing organic waste matter.

Abstract: A jacket comprising a pair of front panels, a back panel, a collar and sleeves. The outer surface of the jacket having vent panels attached to front and rear panels which create accessible, upwardly extending vent panel pockets. Inside each vent panel pocket is a detachable flexible informational display panel which can be stored inside each pocket and hidden from view. When the situation arises, the flexible informational display panel can be repositioned and extended downwardly below the vent panel pocket and used to display information.