Abstract: The present invention relates to a paper roll, which besides its normal function, has additionally a function as fragrance control release system. Further, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing said paper roll, as well as to a household product or consumer product, for instance a toilet paper roll, comprising said paper roll.

Abstract: A modular storage box includes a compartment for holding a wire reel, a lid pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and a latch to maintain the lid in the closed position.

Abstract: A long-stroke pumping unit can be moved away from and toward the wellhead by using a single hydraulic power source via a control interface that is coupled to the hydraulic power source and configured to control both the vertical movement and the horizontal movement of the long-stroke pumping unit. The control interface can control the hydraulic power source for extension and retraction of a hydraulic cylinder for horizontal movement of the unit, and the same control interface can control the same hydraulic power source for extension and retraction of a first vertical hydraulic jack and a second vertical hydraulic jack of the long-stroke pumping unit for vertical movement of an end of the long-stroke pumping unit.

Abstract: A storage box includes a compartment having a base and opposed sidewalls extending from the base. Each sidewall of the opposed sidewalls includes two first retaining surfaces extend away from the base and along the sidewall where the first retaining surfaces are a first distance away from each other. Each sidewall includes two parallel second retaining surfaces extending away from the first retaining surfaces and along the sidewall. The second retaining surfaces are a second distance away from each other and the second distance is greater than the first distance. The storage box includes a rod, and support surfaces associated with each sidewall of the first pair of opposed sidewalls are configured to support the rod.

Abstract: A long-stroke pumping unit can be moved away from and toward the wellhead by using a single hydraulic power source via a control interface that is coupled to the hydraulic power source and configured to control both the vertical movement and the horizontal movement of the long-stroke pumping unit. The control interface can control the hydraulic power source for extension and retraction of a hydraulic cylinder for horizontal movement of the unit, and the same control interface can control the same hydraulic power source for extension and retraction of a first vertical hydraulic jack and a second vertical hydraulic jack of the long-stroke pumping unit for vertical movement of an end of the long-stroke pumping unit.

Abstract: A storage box includes a compartment having a base and opposed sidewalls extending from the base. Each sidewall of the opposed sidewalls includes two first retaining surfaces extend away from the base and along the sidewall where the first retaining surfaces are a first distance away from each other. Each sidewall includes two parallel second retaining surfaces extending away from the first retaining surfaces and along the sidewall. The second retaining surfaces are a second distance away from each other and the second distance is greater than the first distance. The storage box includes a rod, and support surfaces associated with each sidewall of the first pair of opposed sidewalls are configured to support the rod.

Abstract: A storage box includes a compartment having a base and opposed sidewalls extending from the base. Each sidewall of the opposed sidewalls includes two first retaining surfaces extend away from the base and along the sidewall where the first retaining surfaces are a first distance away from each other. Each sidewall includes two parallel second retaining surfaces extending away from the first retaining surfaces and along the sidewall. The second retaining surfaces are a second distance away from each other and the second distance is greater than the first distance. The storage box includes a rod, and support surfaces associated with each sidewall of the first pair of opposed sidewalls are configured to support the rod.

Abstract: A storage box includes a compartment having a base and opposed sidewalls extending from the base. Each sidewall of the opposed sidewalls includes two first retaining surfaces extend away from the base and along the sidewall where the first retaining surfaces are a first distance away from each other. Each sidewall includes two parallel second retaining surfaces extending away from the first retaining surfaces and along the sidewall. The second retaining surfaces are a second distance away from each other and the second distance is greater than the first distance. The storage box includes a rod, and support surfaces associated with each sidewall of the first pair of opposed sidewalls are configured to support the rod.

Abstract: A ornamental writing utensil assembly includes a housing has a writing well therein to receive an elongated writing utensil. Additionally, the housing has a rod well therein. A mating member is coupled to the housing and the mating member releasably engages a support surface for storing the housing. A rod is insertable into the rod well and a pair of wings that each movably engages the rod to enhance the ornamental appearance of the writing utensil. A plurality of couplers is each coupled to a respective one of the wings. Each of the couplers movably engages the rod for retaining each of the wings on the rod.

Abstract: A ornamental writing utensil assembly includes a housing has a writing well therein to receive an elongated writing utensil. Additionally, the housing has a rod well therein. A mating member is coupled to the housing and the mating member releasably engages a support surface for storing the housing. A rod is insertable into the rod well and a pair of wings that each movably engages the rod to enhance the ornamental appearance of the writing utensil. A plurality of couplers is each coupled to a respective one of the wings. Each of the couplers movably engages the rod for retaining each of the wings on the rod.

Abstract: A cellular phone and personal protective equipment usage system comprises a camera for detecting a person within an environment and a processor which receives information detected by the camera and determines whether the person is involved in distracting activities such as using a cellular phone or other portable electronic device, or print media, or is using personal protective equipment, and issues an alarm signal upon determining that the person is using a cellular phone or is not using personal protective equipment. The camera may be provided on or within a vehicle and the person is an operator of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera may be mounted in a stationary location within a working site.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a monolithic composite structure, a first edge of the monolithic composite structure, and a second edge of the monolithic composite structure. The first edge of the monolithic composite structure has a first shape configured to be connected to a structure in a vehicle. The second edge of the monolithic composite structure has a second shape configured to be connected to a body of the vehicle.

Abstract: A cellular phone and personal protective equipment usage system comprises a camera for detecting a person within an environment and a processor which receives information detected by the camera and determines whether the person is involved in distracting activities such as using a cellular phone or other portable electronic device, or print media, or is using personal protective equipment, and issues an alarm signal upon determining that the person is using a cellular phone or is not using personal protective equipment. The camera may be provided on or within a vehicle and the person is an operator of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera may be mounted in a stationary location within a working site.

Abstract: A cellular phone and personal protective equipment usage system comprises a camera for detecting a person within an environment and a processor which receives information detected by the camera and determines whether the person is involved in distracting activities such as using a cellular phone or other portable electronic device, or print media, or is using personal protective equipment, and issues an alarm signal upon determining that the person is using a cellular phone or is not using personal protective equipment. The camera may be provided on or within a vehicle and the person is an operator of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera may be mounted in a stationary location within a working site.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to emit acoustic pulses into a drilling fluid in a well bore, using a first acoustic transducer in a downhole tool, and detecting the acoustic pulses after reflection from the wall of the well bore, using a second acoustic transducer in the downhole tool. The faces of the first and second acoustic transducers are non-parallel. Further activities include emitting additional acoustic pulses into the drilling fluid using the second acoustic transducer, and detecting them using the second acoustic transducer. The acoustic velocity of the drilling fluid can be determined based on respective travel times. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are described.

Abstract: A system for determining a vehicle operator's level of fatigue comprises a camera for detecting at least the vehicle operator's eyes; an onboard vehicle detector for detecting at least one of vehicle speed, location, activity, acceleration, deceleration, or steering wheel rotation; and a processor which receives information detected by the camera and the onboard vehicle detector and calculates a real-time operator fatigue score based on the received data. The operator fatigue score may further be based on an operator's time of shift, type of vehicle, and current and previous tasks.

Abstract: The masonry cutting device generally includes a portable, lightweight frame having an integral upper cutting edge and a center space, a lifting device supported by the frame within the center space and below the upper cutting edge, wherein the lifting device moves a lower cutting edge towards the upper cutting edge for cutting a masonry item between thereof. The lower cutting edge is attached to a guide member which includes slotted ends for travelling along the frame to keep the lower cutting edge in alignment with the upper cutting edge. The lifting device is generally comprised of a shortened, hydraulic jack having a release member, manually-operable handle, and optional spacer. Also included are bias members for exerting a downward force upon the guide member and a catch tray generally comprised of a wired grid that is removable upon the frame and used to catch the cut masonry items.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a monolithic composite structure, a first edge of the monolithic composite structure, and a second edge of the monolithic composite structure. The first edge of the monolithic composite structure has a first shape configured to be connected to a structure in a vehicle. The second edge of the monolithic composite structure has a second shape configured to be connected to a body of the vehicle.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to emit acoustic pulses into a drilling fluid in a well bore, using a first acoustic transducer in a downhole tool, and detecting the acoustic pulses after reflection from the wall of the well bore, using a second acoustic transducer in the downhole tool. The faces of the first and second acoustic transducers are non-parallel. Further activities include emitting additional acoustic pulses into the drilling fluid using the second acoustic transducer, and detecting them using the second acoustic transducer. The acoustic velocity of the drilling fluid can be determined based on respective travel times. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are described.