Abstract: An anode assembly and method for installing it in a cathodic protection system for an aboveground storage tank is disclosed. The anode assembly basically comprises an elongated electrically conductive anode, a fabric housing and sand backfill. The fabric housing is a hollow member in which the sand is located and through which the anode extends. The anode includes portions extending out of the housing for connection to the cathodic protection system. The anode assembly is arranged to be installed on a flat prepared surface below the bottom of the storage tank, whereupon the anode assembly's weight hold it flat on that surface without the need for staking or other means to hold the assembly flat. The ground with the anode assembly can then be backfilled to the level of the bottom of the storage tank.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method that can be used to scientifically fabricate pseudoscents of explosives, which, in their entirety, are comprised of non-energetic materials. It also discloses specific compositions of such pseudoscents, which can be used as energetically-inert-but-odoriferously-identical simulants for a range of explosives and are comprised of non-energetic components of the scent signature of an explosive and/or energetic scent components of the same headspace scent signature that have been rendered non-energetic. The scents achievable by the groups of formulations generated by this method encompass the different types of military and commercial explosives, and the components within the pseudoscents can be tuned to generate simulants representative of different qualities and quantities of such explosives.

Abstract: A litter box enclosure assembly incorporates an electric air pump located within an airtight container connected to the enclosure. The enclosure has a flap located in one wall to allow the cat to enter and exit. Malodorous air is continuously removed from the litter box enclosure as it is compressed by the air pump and moved under pressure through a small diameter hose to a remote location.

Abstract: A die (10) for a foil stamping machine. The die (10) includes a backing plate (11) of steel and an image layer (13) fixed to the plate (11) by means of an adhesive layer (12). The plate (11) is generally flat and is provided with a plurality of slots (14 and 15). The slots (14 and 15) are arranged in sets, the first set consisting of rows (16) and the second set consisting of rows (17). The rows (16) are generally normal to the rows (17).

Abstract: A device and method for providing support to a toilet bowl suitable to sustain the weight of an obese or otherwise large individual. The device comprises a support bar placed underneath the toilet and affixed to the toilet wall support, and a leg between the toilet bowl and the floor. The leg is hinged to allow folding thereof to facilitate cleaning under the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A litter box enclosure incorporates an electric air pump attached or connected to the enclosure. The enclosure has a flap located in one wall to allow the cat to enter and exit. Malodorous air is continuously removed from the litter box enclosure as it is compressed by the air pump and moved under pressure through a small diameter hose to a remote location.

Abstract: A device and method for providing support to a toilet bowl suitable to sustain the weight of an obese or otherwise large individual. The device comprises a support bar and a leg between the toilet bowl and the floor, wherein the device is placed underneath the toilet and affixed to a toilet wall support. The leg is hinged to allow folding thereof to facilitate cleaning under the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A device and method for providing support to a toilet bowl suitable to sustain the weight of an obese or otherwise large individual. The device comprises a support bar placed underneath the toilet and affixed to the toilet wall support, and a leg between the toilet bowl and the floor. The leg is hinged to allow folding thereof to facilitate cleaning under the toilet bowl.

Abstract: An oxygenated water cooler and method of operating the same for dispensing oxygen enriched water from a bottle installed on the cooler wherein an oxygen source integrated into the cooler delivers oxygen through the water to a headspace above the water in the bottle to maintain the dissolved oxygen content of water in the bottle at an elevated level during the entire time water is dispensed from the bottle by the cooler, the elevated dissolved oxygen level having been established previously during the water bottling process. The oxygen source preferably comprises an oxygen generator, and such generator preferably comprises pressure swing absorption oxygen generating apparatus.

Abstract: An oxygenated water cooler and method of operating the same for dispensing oxygen enriched water from a bottle installed on the cooler. An oxygen source integrated into the cooler delivers oxygen through the water to a headspace above the water in the bottle to maintain the dissolved oxygen content of water in the bottle at a supersaturated level throughout the usage cycle of the bottle.

Abstract: An oxygenated water cooler and method of operating the same for dispensing oxygen enriched water from a water bottle installed on the cooler. An pressurized gas source integrated into the cooler delivers pressurized gas through the water to a headspace above the water in the water bottle to maintain the dissolved oxygen content of water in the water bottle preferably above about 15 mg/liter, but optimally above about 40 mg/liter.

Abstract: An oxygenated water cooler and method of operating the same for dispensing oxygen enriched water from a bottle installed on the cooler wherein an oxygen source integrated into the cooler delivers oxygen through the water to a headspace above the water in the bottle to maintain the dissolved oxygen content of water in the bottle at an elevated level during the entire time water is dispensed from the bottle by the cooler, the elevated dissolved oxygen level having been established previously during the water bottling process. The oxygen source preferably comprises an oxygen generator, and such generator preferably comprises pressure swing absorption oxygen generating apparatus.

Abstract: An oxygenated water cooler and method of operating the same for dispensing oxygen enriched water from a bottle installed on the cooler wherein an oxygen source integrated into the cooler delivers oxygen through the water to a headspace above the water in the bottle to maintain the dissolved oxygen content of water in the bottle at an elevated level during the entire time water is dispensed from the bottle by the cooler, the elevated dissolved oxygen level having been established previously during the water bottling process. The oxygen source preferably comprises an oxygen generator, and such generator preferably comprises pressure swing absorption oxygen generating apparatus.

Abstract: A card and form positioning device for easy and accurate alignment of the embossed area of a plastic card with the appropriate area of a form that is to be imprinted. The device has an L-shaped piece and pegs protruding upward from a flat guide base and through the platen of a card imprinting machine. A spring means beneath the guide base pushes the pegs through holes in the platen. During imprinting, the roller mechanism strikes the L-shaped piece prior to moving across the pegs and causes the base and pegs to move downward so that the roller can imprint the form.

Abstract: A card and form positioning device for easy and accurate alignment of the embossed area of a plastic card with the appropriate area of a form that is to be imprinted. The device has card guide corners and pegs protruding upward from a flat guide base and through the platen of a card imprinting machine. A spring means beneath the guide base pushes the guide corners and pegs through holes in the platen.