Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a protective wrap and a protective envelope or pouch: made therefrom, as well as the apparatus and: process for forming such wraps and envelopes. Water-based heat-expandable adhesives (WBHEA) which include a plurality of heat-expandable microspheres are disposed in a pattern between, web substrates on a continuous, high speed manufacturing line to produce padded, insulated products: useful as envelopes, mailers and other protective packaging.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include a feedlot bunk calling system comprising a mobile sensor arrangement comprising a ranging sensor unit, for generating a range signal indicative of a distance between the ranging sensor unit and a surface of feed within a feedlot bunk, and a positioning sensor unit, for generating a position signal indicative of a geospatial position of the mobile sensor arrangement. The system further comprises a computing module configured to generate an estimate or indication of an amount of feed in the feedlot bunk, based at least in part on the range signal and the position signal.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include a feedlot bunk calling system comprising a mobile sensor arrangement comprising a ranging sensor unit, for generating a range signal indicative of a distance between the ranging sensor unit and a surface of feed within a feedlot bunk, and a positioning sensor unit, for generating a position signal indicative of a geospatial position of the mobile sensor arrangement. The system further comprises a computing module configured to generate an estimate or indication of an amount of feed in the feedlot bunk, based at least in part on the range signal and the position signal.

Abstract: A method performed and apparatus formed to fabricate an Isofix latch wire arrangement bends an elongated strip about an open profile to form an elongated tubular member, radially penetrating the member with wires across the open profile, and forming enlarged portions on the legs. The enlargements engage opposite sides of the tube to complete abutment of the strip edges to close the profile and join the wires as rivets to the tubular member formed.

Abstract: Vehicle parts, and more particularly wire and wire assembly parts, manufactured from a non-heat-treatable, wrought aluminum alloy are disclosed. The wire and wire assembly parts are shaped into different forms that meet certain strength and bendability requirements and are capable of being manufactured using forming, threading and swaging. The aluminum alloy used to manufacture the parts is a non-heat-treatable, wrought alloy formed predominantly from aluminum (Al) metal, which is alloyed primarily with magnesium (Mg), and which also includes silicon (Si), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn), titanium (Ti), beryllium (Be) and other elements.

Abstract: A method performed and apparatus formed to fabricate an Isofix latch wire arrangement bends an elongated strip about an open profile to form an elongated tubular member, radially penetrating the member with wires across the open profile, and forming enlarged portions on the legs. The enlargements engage opposite sides of the tube to complete abutment of the strip edges to close the profile and join the wires as rivets to the tubular member formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting element for attachment to bone, including means for placement of attachment means, such as screws or tape, and a surface for positioning against the bone, wherein the surface is, at least during use, provided with sponge-like biocompatible material enclosed between the bone and the surface.

Abstract: An assembly for fixating a prosthesis in body tissue such as bone of a mammal, comprising a mechanical compacting device and a mass comprising at least granules of a biocompatible material having a sponge-like structure, wherein the mechanical compacting device is designed for compacting the granules during use by insertion of the device in a hole in bone and subsequently inducing relative movement of at least a first part of the compacting device relative to a second part thereof, such that the volume of at least one space between at least part of an outer surface of the device and the adjacent inner surface of said hole is reduced.