Abstract: The present application provides methods and compositions for patching a polymer or a non-polymer substrate surface by producing a bond between a polymer patch surface and the substrate surface. The application also provides kits having instructions for patching a polymer or a non-polymer substrate surface by producing a bond between a polymer patch surface and the substrate surface.

Abstract: The present application provides methods and compositions for patching a polymer or a non-polymer substrate surface by producing a bond between a polymer patch surface and the substrate surface. The application also provides kits having instructions for patching a polymer or a non-polymer substrate surface by producing a bond between a polymer patch surface and the substrate surface.

Abstract: The present application provides methods and compositions for patching a polymer or a non-polymer substrate surface by producing a bond between a polymer patch surface and the substrate surface. The application also provides kits having instructions for patching a polymer or a non-polymer substrate surface by producing a bond between a polymer patch surface and the substrate surface.

Abstract: The present application provides compositions, methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and kits having instructions for using the compositions for providing a bond between synthetic polymers or between a synthetic polymer and another type of substrate.

Abstract: The present application provides compositions, methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and kits having instructions for using the compositions for providing a bond between synthetic polymers or between a synthetic polymer and another type of substrate.

Abstract: The present application provides compositions, methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and kits having instructions for using the compositions for providing a bond between synthetic polymers or between a synthetic polymer and another type of substrate.

Abstract: A handheld moisture sensing device for use in determining the moisture content of biological material, such as animal feed. Adapted to be pressed against biological material to be analyzed, the device includes a sensor assembly, including a housing with an end structure including a grate adapted to engage the material to be examined, a near infrared (NIR) LED, an NIR light sensor, a glass mounted in the housing adjacent the light source so that light from the light source passes through the glass, a glass heater positioned adjacent the glass for heating the glass, a lens mounted in the housing adjacent the NIR sensor so that the NIR light reflected off the biological material passes through the glass and is focused by the lens onto the NIR sensor, and a controller connected to the NIR sensor and receiving a signal related to the reflected NIR light received by the NIR sensor.

Abstract: A handheld moisture sensing device for use in determining the moisture content of biological material, such as animal feed. Adapted to be pressed against biological material to be analyzed, the device includes a sensor assembly, including a housing with an end structure including a grate adapted to engage the material to be examined, a near infrared (NIR) LED, an NIR light sensor, a glass mounted in the housing adjacent the light source so that light from the light source passes through the glass, a glass heater positioned adjacent the glass for heating the glass, a lens mounted in the housing adjacent the NIR sensor so that the NIR light reflected off the biological material passes through the glass and is focused by the lens onto the NIR sensor, and a controller connected to the NIR sensor and receiving a signal related to the reflected NIR light received by the NIR sensor.

Abstract: A handheld moisture sensing device for use in determining the moisture content of biological material, such as animal feed. Adapted to be pressed against biological material to be analyzed, the device includes a sensor assembly, including a housing with an end structure including a grate adapted to engage the material to be examined, a near infrared (NIR) LED, an NIR light sensor, a glass mounted in the housing adjacent the light source so that light from the light source passes through the glass, a glass heater positioned adjacent the glass for heating the glass, a lens mounted in the housing adjacent the NIR sensor so that the NIR light reflected off the biological material passes through the glass and is focused by the lens onto the NIR sensor, and a controller connected to the NIR sensor and receiving a signal related to the reflected NIR light received by the NIR sensor.

Abstract: Provided is an exercise device for exercising the neck and spine of a user. The exercise device comprises a neck band defining a pair of opposed end portions, with the neck band being disposable adjacent a rear side of a neck of the user. The exercise device further includes a pair of extension members. Each extension member defines a distal end portion and a proximal end portion connected to a respective one of the pair of opposed end portions of the neck band. Each extension member is extendable between an extended position and a retracted position. The distance along the extension member between the distal end portion and the neck strap increases as the extension member is moved from the retracted position toward the extended position.

Abstract: A traction method and apparatus for treating irregularities in the lateral curvature and global posture of the thoraco-lumbar, lumbar, lumbo-pelvic and/or pelvic region of the spine involving the application of an intermittent transverse traction load to a region of the patient's body. The patient is placed in a supine or semi-supine position, and a traction sling is positioned about a region of the body of the patient, where the region of the body can be the thoracic region, lumbar region and pelvic region of the body. A transverse traction load having an intermittently varying magnitude is exerted on the sling to induce an extension posture in at least a portion of the spine of the patient and/or a flexion posture of the pelvic portion of the spine of the patient.

Abstract: A cervical traction method and apparatus for treating irregularities in the lateral curvature of the cervical region of the spine involves the application of traction load to induce an axially elongated or extension posture in the cervical region of the patient's spine. The patient is placed in a supine or seated position, and a traction halter is fitted about the head of the patient, with a traction sling also being optionally positioned about the cervical region of the patient. A traction load, which may have an intermittently varying magnitude, is exerted on one or more of the sling or halter to induce an axially elongated and/or extension posture in the cervical region.

Abstract: A thoraco-lumbar spine support/brace for correcting lateral spinal alignment. The brace comprises a frame member defined by two elongate bracing rods extending vertically in generally parallel relation to one another on opposed sides of the body of the wearer that extend generally from the wearer's shoulders to pelvis. Extending across the uppermost ends of the bracing rods is a posterior traction belt. At least two anterior traction slings are provided that extend across an intermediate portion of the bracing rods. A pelvic arch is further provided that extends across the bottom-most ends of the opposed bracing rod members. The posterior traction belt, anterior traction slings and pelvic arch may all be selectively positioned to impart a desired physiological orientation of the waerer's spine, and can be utilized to treat a given condition such as abnormal thoracic kyphosis, pelvic inclination and lumbar lordosis.

Abstract: A cervical remodeling collar positionable over a patient's head and neck and upon the patient's shoulders and chest for reducing forward posture of the patient's head by restoring normal forward curvature to the patient's cervical vertebrae. The collar comprises a main frame having a posterior traction member attached thereto and operative to apply a posteriorly directed force to the patient's head which draws the head into a posterior translation. Also attached to the main frame is an anterior traction member which is operative to apply an anteriorly directed force into the patient's cervical vertebrae which acts in concert with the posteriorly directed force to cause certain cervical vertebrae to be stretched into extension while other cervical vertebrae are simultaneously stretched into flexion.

Abstract: A cervical remodeling collar positionable over a patient's head and neck and upon the patient's shoulders and chest for reducing forward posture of the patient's head by restoring normal forward curvature to the patient's cervical vertebrae. The collar comprises a main frame having a posterior traction member attached thereto and operative to apply a posteriorly directed force to the patient's head which draws the head into a posterior translation. Also attached to the main frame is an anterior traction member which is operative to apply an anteriorly directed force into the patient's cervical vertebrae which acts in concert with the posteriorly directed force to cause certain cervical vertebrae to be stretched into extension while other cervical vertebrae are simultaneously stretched into flexion. The posterior and anterior traction members are each adjustable so as to allow the posteriorly and anteriorly directed forces applied to the patient thereby to be selectively set to a desired level.

Abstract: A method for aerobic composition of organic waste material including high flow-rate aeration to provide beneficial soil amendments, fertilizers, and supplemental heat sources.

Abstract: A method for aerobic composition of organic waste material including high flow-rate aeration, compaction of the organic material, and percolation of moister released therefrom to provide beneficial soil amendments, fertilizers, and supplemental heat sources.

Abstract: A method for aerobic decomposition of vegetative organic waste material including high flow-rate aeration, compaction of the organic material, and continual percolation of moisture released therefrom in a collapsible, portable, bag container to provide beneficial soil amendments, fertilizers, and supplemental heat sources.

Abstract: Improvements in processes for stripping solvent from dewaxed oils and deoiled waxes; the use of an inert gas (such as nitrogen) as a stripping agent for removing solvent from dewaxed oils, deoiled waxes and slack waxes resultant from solvent dewaxing processes.