Abstract: A method and apparatus for insuring both the owner and tenants within an apartment or multi-unit dwelling comprising: inputting into a computer processor a database of building physical information, occupancy information, and tenant rental information; inputting into the computer processor an insurance qualification program for tenant insurance covering both the building owner and tenant from unintentional damage caused by the tenant from fire, smoke, explosions, water damage, or negligence injuries by the tenant caused to third parties pursuant to predetermined insurability criteria; qualifying the building for tenant and owner occupancy insurance, and computer translating and generating insurance coverage for the building owner based on the number of units in the building and insurance coverage limits desired, and billing the owner for renter's single interest insurance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for insuring the owner of an apartment or multi-unit dwelling from damage to his building caused by his tenant's unintentional acts comprising: inputting into a computer processor a database of building physical information, occupancy information, and tenant rental information; inputting into the computer processor an insurance qualification program for renters legal liability insurance covering the building owner from unintentional damage caused by the tenant from fire, smoke, explosions, water damage, or negligence injuries by the tenant caused to third parties pursuant to predetermined insurability criteria; qualifying the building for renters legal liability insurance, and computer translating and generating insurance coverage for the building owner based on the number of units in the building and insurance coverage limits desired, and billing the owner for renter's legal liability insurance.

Abstract: A blanket insurance method and policy for insuring the owner of an apartment or multi-unit dwelling from damage to his building caused by his tenant's unintentional acts comprising: inputting into a computer processor a database of building physical information, occupancy information, and tenant rental information; inputting into the computer processor an insurance qualification program for renters legal liability insurance covering the building owner from unintentional damage caused by the tenant from fire, smoke, explosions, water damage, or negligence injuries by the tenant caused to third parties pursuant to predetermined insurability criteria; qualifying the building for renters legal liability insurance, and computer translating and generating insurance coverage for the building owner based on the number of units in the building and insurance coverage limits desired, and billing the owner for renter's legal liability insurance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for insuring the owner of an apartment or multi-unit dwelling from damage to his building caused by his tenant's unintentional acts comprising: inputting into a computer processor a database of building physical information, occupancy information, and tenant rental information; inputting into the computer processor an insurance qualification program for renters legal liability insurance covering the building owner from unintentional damage caused by the tenant from fire, smoke, explosions, water damage, or negligence injuries by the tenant caused to third parties pursuant to predetermined insurability criteria; qualifying the building for renters legal liability insurance, and computer translating and generating insurance coverage for the building owner based on the number of units in the building and insurance coverage limits desired, and billing the owner for renter's legal liability insurance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for maintaining or enhancing feeding characteristics of post-receiving stressed animals using a saponin composition. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for increasing feed intake of an animal after a post-receiving stressful event comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising saponins to the animal. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for increasing weight gain of an animal after a post-receiving stressful event comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising saponins to the animal.

Abstract: A GPS Mobil Equipment Insurance Method, Apparatus and Insurance Product for mobile equipment adapted with GPS systems comprising: inputting into a computer processor a database of mobile equipment adapted with GPS systems from all GPS manufacturers within a geographical area, including data containing, but not limited to the name of the owner, the mailing address, type, year, and brand of equipment, and any equipment identification number; tracking the status of said equipment, and computer processing the database of mobile equipment to generate a discounted rate and providing an all risk insurance policy covering the GPS manufacturer and owner of mobile equipment adapted with GPS systems.

Abstract: Woven fabrics suitable for use as a lightning strike material are disclosed. Methods of making woven fabrics are also disclosed. Methods of using woven fabrics are further disclosed.

Abstract: A method, controller, system, and computer program for generating data points by measuring the power of the transmitted/received signal while each antenna element is rotated through a series of phase angles. Thereafter, a pairwise comparison of these data points is performed in order to determine the phase and amplitude corrections needed for each antenna element. This pairwise analysis uses as few as three signal measurements for each antenna element, made at sparse, arbitrarily spaced phase angles. Further, the method includes smart data selection to ignore bad data points resulting from anomalies or noise bursts.

Abstract: A method, controller, system, and computer program for generating data points by measuring the power of the transmitted/received signal while each antenna element is rotated through a series of phase angles. Thereafter, a pairwise comparison of these data points is performed in order to determine the phase and amplitude corrections needed for each antenna element. This pairwise analysis uses as few as three signal measurements for each antenna element, made at sparse, arbitrarily spaced phase angles. Further, the method includes smart data selection to ignore bad data points resulting from anomalies or noise bursts.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for insuring both the owner and tenants within an apartment or multi-unit dwelling comprising: inputting into a computer processor a data base of building physical information, occupancy information, and tenant rental information; inputting into the computer processor an insurance qualification program for tenant insurance covering both the building owner and tenant from unintentional damage caused by the tenant from fire, smoke, explosions, water damage, or negligence injuries by the tenant caused to third parties pursuant to predetermined insurability criteria; qualifying the building for tenant and owner occupancy insurance, and computer translating and generating insurance coverage for the building owner based on the number of units in the building and insurance coverage limits desired, and billing the owner for renter's single interest insurance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for insuring both the owner and tenants within an apartment or multi-unit dwelling comprising: inputting into a computer processor a data base of building physical information, occupancy information, and tenant rental information; inputting into the computer processor an insurance qualification program for tenant insurance covering both the building owner and tenant from unintentional damage caused by the tenant from fire, smoke, explosions, water damage, or negligence injuries by the tenant caused to third parties pursuant to predetermined insurability criteria; qualifying the building for tenant and owner occupancy insurance, and computer translating and generating insurance coverage for the building owner based on the number of units in the building and insurance coverage limits desired, and billing the owner for renter's single interest insurance.

Abstract: A fish hook and lure cover is attachable directly to a fishing rod. The cover comprises a housing which contains the hook and lure with the housing having first and second ends, being opened at the first end to admit the hook and lure and having a fishing line receiving slot along the upper surface of the housing from the first end to the second end of the housing. The cover has a rod attachment clip located centrally along the underside of the housing with a clip mouth which opens downwardly diametrically opposite the line receiving slot. The clip is pushed onto the rod to provide a balanced mounting of the cover and the line is loaded into the slot directly above and in the same direction as the clip is pushed onto the rod further enhancing the attachment of the cover to the rod.

Abstract: Solar siding elements of very thin, high heat conductive sheet material are installed on the outer face of an exterior side wall of a building so as to form thereon a solar cover providing a plurality of passages between its inner face and the outer surface of the building wall. Air is caused to flow, by forced draft or convection, through the passages in intimate heat exchange contact with the interior surface of the solar cover, and thereby become heated. The air is constrained to enter the passages through an inlet manifold and to be discharged from the passages through an outlet manifold. For heating the building, the heated air from the outlet manifold may be discharged into the building, or into a heat sink for storing the solar generated heat, and increasing the air temperature before discharging the air into the building.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for assembling and bonding a pre-cured tread strip to the carcass of a new tire or the casing of a tire to be retreaded wherein the tread is preheated and that heat is utilized to assist in the final bonding of the tread to the carcass. A heated drum is utilized, with the tread being wrapped around the periphery thereof and brought to an elevated temperature following which a roller type transfer mechanism is used to transfer the tread to a tire support and assembly apparatus where a stitcher and locking and sealing ring temporarily secure the tread to the periphery of the carcass with previously applied cushion gum material sandwiched therebetween. A shifting mechanism is then activated to transfer the tire and the tire support and assembly apparatus to a curing chamber where the tread is engaged by a heated belt which, together with the residual heat in the tread, serves to complete bonding of the tread to the carcass.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing or retreading pneumatic tires is disclosed wherein a precured tread component is bonded to a tire carcass or casing primarily by utilization of the residual heat in the precured tread component. The method includes the steps of molding or vulcanizing the tread in an apparatus such as a mold or other conventional type device designed to form and vulcanize a tire tread with or without the tread design. The method also includes providing the new tire carcass in finished form or a buffed casing, except for the tread, and conveying the precured tread at an elevated temperature to the tire carcass and applying the same thereon. In applying the tread to the carcass, the carcass is mounted on a mechanism capable of rotating the tire and precisely guiding the heated tread onto the carcass, and also includes stitching the tread to the carcass and using an intermediate bonding medium which is known in the trade as cushion rubber.

Abstract: An improved injection molding method and apparatus for use with a press that is movable between open and closed positions is disclosed which involves the utilization of a mechanical temperature control assembly which includes a laminated plate assembly comprising a plurality of plates movable into and out of the contact with the usual cavity containing mold sections and which includes heating and insulation components so that when the plate assembly is interposed in contact with the cavity containing molds within the bite of the press, the material supply source is insulated from the high molding temperature, thereby avoiding pre-mature cure of the material contained in the supply source while insuring complete cure of the cavity material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying pre-formed, uncured tread material at an elevated temperature to tire casings is disclosed wherein a number of tires may be processed simultaneously so as to utilize the advanced state of heat of the tread material to assist in curing of the tread, and bonding the same to the casing. The apparatus includes a plurality of stations and interconnecting conveyor means, whereby the uncured tread material can be applied to the tire casing and the assembled tire indexed into a curing mold for final curing, while simultaneously a separate station accomplishes application of tread material to a second casing which is then moved to a second station for curing purposes. The number of stations will be dictated only by the length of time involved in final curing, in that the time required for applying the treads to the casings is only a fraction of the time required for final curing.

Abstract: Improved apparatus is disclosed for bonding tread material to tire carcasses utilizing a flexible heat conducting belt one end of which is secured to the tread and the remaining length thereof encircles the periphery of the tread and, by virtue of its heat conducting properties, assists in the bond of the tread to the tire carcass. The flexibility of the belt, as contrasted to a rigid matrix, for example, also permits the belt to conform to the tread configuration. One form of the invention disclosed also includes a second belt laminated to the first and having more strength so that the required pressure to assist in the curing operation can be accomplished without using a conventional pressure chamber. A further form of the invention discloses a laminated metallic type belt which again has one end secured to the tread and is wrapped about the periphery of the assembled tire.