Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic communication system and method for conducting business transactions. The present invention requires a customer to access a proprietary e-mail application residing behind one or more firewalls to enable one to one communication with a customer service representative. The electronic mail system of the present invention is equipped with workflow component(s), mainframe system tie-ins, human resource system(s) capable of accessing CRM information, and archiving/storage capabilities to ensure accurate records of all electronic communication. The system further utilizes a series of attractive graphic interfaces to ensure that both the organization and the customer are provided with the requisite information for transacting business via electronic mail.

Abstract: The intrusion of insects into a home or similar building is controlled by utilizing insect controlling plastic materials in the construction of the building. The insect controlling plastic building materials are manufactured by first blending one or more plastic resins with one or more insect controlling chemical agents to form a blended plastic resin/insect controlling chemical agent material. The blended plastic resin/insect controlling chemical agent material is then utilized to manufacture plastic films, sheets, non-woven fabrics, woven fabrics, insulating foams, flooring materials, wall covering materials, and the like utilizing conventional manufacturing techniques.

Abstract: Process and system for simultaneously evaluating performance attribution for each of multiple aggregates in a private portfolio through use of a multiply neutrally-weighted portfolio created with one or more neutrally-weighted portfolio dummies.

Abstract: A bulk bag for dense materials includes side walls seamed together end-to-end to form a rectangular enclosure and at least a bottom wall secured to the lower ends of the side walls. Baffles are secured in the side wall seams and extend diagonally across the interior of the bulk bag to maintain the bulk bag in a rectangular cross-sectional configuration when filled with dense materials.

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions and eight stiffening panels. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof. Belly bands extend around the periphery of the side wall, comprising the side wall portions for reinforcing the side wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic communication system and method for conducting business transactions. The present invention requires a customer to access a proprietary e-mail application residing behind one or more firewalls to enable one to one communication with a customer service representative. The electronic mail system of the present invention is equipped with workflow component(s), mainframe system tie-ins, human resource system(s) capable of accessing CRM information, and archiving/storage capabilities to ensure accurate records of all electronic communication. The system further utilizes a series of attractive graphic interfaces to ensure that both the organization and the customer are provided with the requisite information for transacting business via electronic mail.

Abstract: An improved discharge spout construction for a collapsible receptacle where the entire assembly is constructed with one pass of a double needle sewing machine, thus enabling the construction to be accomplished in a very economical and efficient manner. The spout, the panel which covers the opening in the bottom of the receptacle and the folded triangular flaps which form the drawstring passageways are all sewed together with two spaced sew lines to create a buffer zone between product in the receptacle and the cuts forming the triangular flaps so that if the cuts tear past the first sew line, the second sew line separates the product from the tear.