Abstract: Surface-modified polymer compositions are provided. The surface-modified polymer compositions can include a polymer and a multifunctional linker. The surface-modified polymer compositions can include a polymer, a multifunctional linker, and a surface group. Aqueous-based processes can be used to fabricate the surface-modified polymer compositions.

Abstract: Surface-modified polymer compositions are provided. The surface-modified polymer compositions can include a polymer and a multifunctional linker. The surface-modified polymer compositions can include a polymer, a multifunctional linker, and a surface group. Aqueous-based processes can be used to fabricate the surface-modified polymer compositions.

Abstract: An extending tailgate arrangement is provided. The arrangement includes a tailgate and a linkage configured to extend the tailgate away from a rear end of a vehicle by a predetermined distance such that the tailgate contacts the linkage and does not contact the vehicle. The tailgate may be alternately opened in a conventional flip-down manner, and a sliding plate may be provided that covers the gap formed by the extending tailgate arrangement. In certain embodiments, a fence is employed with the tailgate arrangement to enclose the area formed.

Abstract: An extending tailgate arrangement is provided. The arrangement includes a tailgate and a linkage configured to extend the tailgate away from a rear end of a vehicle by a predetermined distance such that the tailgate contacts the linkage and does not contact the vehicle. The tailgate may be alternately opened in a conventional flip-down manner, and a sliding plate may be provided that covers the gap formed by the extending tailgate arrangement. In certain embodiments, a fence is employed with the tailgate arrangement to enclose the area formed.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a compact electronic security locker system that includes an array of lockers, each of which is electronic locked and electronically accessed. One aspect of an embodiment of the present invention allows authorized personnel access to the identification of the person storing an article in a particular locker. In another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the storage lockers are arranged in a matrix of rows and columns and are constructed to have a size to accommodate items having a size of common cell phones.

Abstract: A compressed air sprayer used for applying textured material to surfaces, in which the reservoir of texture material is transported on the operator's body using an integrated harness system. The sprayer tank may rest upright on the ground when not being worn, and may be filled in this orientation without damaging delivery components attached to the bottom of the tank. A handle is provided on the tank for proper positioning and transport.

Abstract: A coupling device for a sheathed cable comprises a first coupling member for being connected to an end of a sheath of a sheathed cable and having a recess defined therein, a second coupling member slidable within the recess of the first coupling member, the first and second coupling members having openings defined therethrough so that the end of a core of the sheathed cable may be extended through the coupling members and operatively connected to one of an actuating mechanism and an actuatable mechanism, and a clip engageable to the first and second coupling members for locking the members together.

Abstract: An anchoring structure for a cable end comprises a securing body having a recess defined therein and having an opening defined through an outer surface thereof and extending into the recess, an anchoring nipple for being fixed to the end of the cable and fitted into the recess of the securing body through the opening for being operatively connected to the securing body. The nipple is a unitary member with a first substantially cylindrical half portion having an opening defined in a side wall thereof for receiving the end of the cable, and a second substantially cylindrical half portion joined side-by-side to the first substantially cylindrical half portion such that the nipple is substantially 8-shaped when viewed towards ends of the half portions.