Abstract: A device for finding studs in a wall that uses a strong magnet mounted in a pen-like holder. The device is slid along a wall until a fastener is detected. The magnet is strong enough to provide firm pull on the fastener providing a sure response to the stud. The magnet is also strong enough to hold the device securely to the wall so that it projects out orthogonally from the wall surface. The device can then be left in place, with no need to mark the location of the stud on the wall. Moreover, the device can be left in place while additional studs are located using the device as a reference and a tape measure to measure standard stud spacing in the wall. In this way, one or more studs may be quickly and surely located.

Abstract: A boat propeller safety enclosure for the covering of the propeller of a boat during road transportation, which enhances the ability of those following the trailered boat to avoid contact with the propeller, is provided. This enclosure has a cinchable opening for ease of attachment and removal and for tightly fitting about a propeller. A reflective and/or brightly colored surface is provided.

Abstract: An asphalt-based roofing material includes a substrate coated with an asphalt coating, a protective coating adhered to the upper surface of the asphalt coating, a layer of granules adhered to the protective coating, and a web bonded to the lower region of the asphalt coating. A method of manufacturing a roofing material includes coating a substrate with an asphalt coating, applying a protective coating to the upper surface of the asphalt coating, applying a layer of granules to the protective coating, and applying a web to the lower region of the asphalt coating.

Abstract: A resin system for making fiber-reinforced composites, which is obtained by dispersing a particulate resin material into a thermosetting resin matrix. The resin composition is combined with a reinforcing fiber material to form composites of high strength retention and resistance to cyclic fatigue upon curing. The invention also relates to composite materials and articles thereof.

Abstract: A method of increasing the amount of entrained vapor in fiber-reinforced resin composite materials, and in particular filament wound composites, wherein a particularly effective chemical foaming or blowing agent is incorporated into the resin matrix composition used to form the composites. The foaming agent creates vapor-filled voids throughout the resin matrix of the composite as it cures. The superior composites containing these vapor-filled voids demonstrate high burst strength retention and excellent resistance to cyclic fatigue. The invention also relates to composite materials and articles thereof.

Abstract: A boat propeller safety enclosure for the covering of the propeller of a boat during road transportation, which enhances the ability of those following the trailered boat to avoid contact with the propeller, is provided. This enclosure has a cinchable opening for ease of attachment and removal and for tightly fitting about a propeller. A reflective and/or brightly colored surface is provided.

Abstract: A method of increasing the amount of entrained vapor in fiber-reinforced resin composite materials, and in particular filament wound composites, wherein a particularly effective chemical foaming or blowing agent is incorporated into the resin matrix composition used to form the composites. The foaming agent creates vapor-filled voids throughout the resin matrix of the composite as it cures. The superior composites containing these vapor-filled voids demonstrate high burst strength retention and excellent resistance to cyclic fatigue. The invention also relates to composite materials and articles thereof.

Abstract: An asphalt-based roofing material includes a substrate coated with an asphalt coating, a protective coating adhered to the upper surface of the asphalt coating, a layer of granules adhered to the protective coating, and a web bonded to the lower region of the asphalt coating. A method of manufacturing a roofing material includes coating a substrate with an asphalt coating, applying a protective coating to the upper surface of the asphalt coating, applying a layer of granules to the protective coating, and applying a web to the lower region of the asphalt coating.

Abstract: An asphalt-based roofing material includes a substrate coated with an asphalt coating, a protective coating adhered to the upper surface of the asphalt coating, a layer of granules adhered to the protective coating, and a web bonded to the lower region of the asphalt coating. A method of manufacturing a roofing material includes coating a substrate with an asphalt coating, applying a protective coating to the upper surface of the asphalt coating, applying a layer of granules to the protective coating, and applying a web to the lower region of the asphalt coating.

Abstract: An exterior panel containing algaecidal properties is provided for inhibiting the growth of algae on roofing materials and exterior siding. Algaecide is applied to the exterior panel on the unexposed surface, i.e., the side of the panel, when installed, is not directly in contact with the effects of weather. Moisture such as rain, dew, melting frost or snow, contacts the exposed surface of the panel and water is transported to the bottom portion of the unexposed surface of the panel via capillary attraction. Water extracts the algaecide and distributes it to the exposed surfaces of the panels and all of the other descending panels.

Abstract: A method of increasing the amount of entrained vapor in fiber-reinforced resin composite materials, and in particular filament wound composites, wherein a particularly effective chemical foaming or blowing agent is incorporated into the resin matrix composition used to form the composites. The foaming agent creates vapor-filled voids throughout the resin matrix of the composite as it cures. The superior composites containing these vapor-filled voids demonstrate high burst strength retention and excellent resistance to cyclic fatigue. The invention also relates to composite materials and articles thereof.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition composed of a carrier and a metal coated, inert, porous particulate material having the metal substantially in a zero valence state. The composition is contained within the interior cavity of a container to scavenge oxygen therein. The composition may form at least a part of the interior surface of the container or be present therein in the form of a film, mat, sachet or ceramic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for measuring heat evolution in a homogenous fluid sample. The device comprises: (i) a first chamber having a heat capacity C1 and an internal surface of area A1 defining a cavity for containing a volume V1 of the said fluid; (ii) a second chamber having a heat capacity C2 and an internal surface of area A2 defining a cavity for containing a volume V2 of the said fluid, wherein C1 is approximately equal to C2, A1 is approximately equal to A2 and V1 is greater than V2; (iii) means to detect and measure heat flow between the first and second chambers; and (iv) means to achieve a temperature equilibration between the two chambers.

Abstract: An asphalt-based roofing material includes a substrate coated with an asphalt coating. The asphalt coating includes a lower region that is positioned below the substrate when the roofing material is installed on a roof. A web is fused to the lower region of the asphalt coating. A portion of the web and of the asphalt coating have been intermingled by melting, thereby fusing the web and the asphalt coating. A method of manufacturing the asphalt-based roofing material includes the steps of coating a substrate with an asphalt coating, applying a web to the lower region of the asphalt coating, and intermingling a portion of the web and of the asphalt coating by melting, thereby fusing the web to the lower region of the asphalt coating.

Abstract: An improved food container for packaging a chip and dip product and providing a tray for holding the chip and dip product while it is consumed. The tray design nests a bag of chips or like product with a cup of dip or like product in a single contiguous compartment designed for vertical display.

Abstract: A porous inorganic oxide carrier body for immobilizing living cells is prepared from inorganic oxide particles such as clay particles. The particles have an average particle size of from 0.01 to 20 microns, and the carrier body has a total pore volume of 0.05 to 1.0 cc/g and an average pore diameter of 50 to 700 .ANG., and has substantially no pore volume in the range of 800 .ANG. or greater. The carrier is prepared by forming a mixture containing the particles, a liquid medium and optional ingredients including zeolite and activated carbon, and forming the mixture into a shaped carrier body which may be optionally dried and calcined. Typical shapes of the carrier include spheres, cylinders, rings, honeycombs and shaped monoliths. Bacteria and other microorganisms immobilized on the carrier are useful for treatment of contaminated waste streams or contaminated vapors, or for other uses for which microorganisms are used such as the synthesis of chemicals.