Abstract: An improved agricultural spray boom having a primary section, a secondary section and a break away section is provided. The primary section has a top extrusion having a web and two tubes, each tube having a heat sink and a wing. No welds are located above the centerline of the tubes where stress would be the greatest. The secondary section is pivotally attached to the primary section. Weight of the second section and break away section cause a twisting force to be applied to the primary section. The primary section has specially oriented side braces which act in compression to resist the twisting force. The primary section further has a steel connector connected to the underside of the extrusions (and not welded to top of extrusions). The secondary section also has a top extrusion with a web and two tubes.

Abstract: An improved design of an automatic tool changing system for use with a machine tool is disclosed. The design of the tool gripper and tool holder enable reliable tool changes without requiring precise alignment of the machine tool spindle with the tool changer. In addition, the invention is modular in nature and allows an automatic tool changer to be added to a variety of machine tools in a simple and cost effective manner without extensive modification and rewiring.

Abstract: A carton having two opposed crush-lock ends, a flat bottom and opposed top with a substantially central opening which can accommodate receptacles having necks of varying diameters. The carton is designed to be shipped as a flat partially assembled blank which can be erected into a substantially rectangular box by pushing inwardly on the edges so the side panels of the box lock in substantially flat configuration. The top opening has outwardly radiating cut lines to define wedge shaped segments with an arcuate score line intersecting the segments whereby the segments can deflect and accommodate different sized receptacles.

Abstract: A portable shower that can be used in diverse environment and that can accommodate persons with disabilities that prevent them from being ambulatory. A base for the shower is of a size and shape permitting a person to stand therein, or sit on a shower chair thereon. A sprayer is provided comprising a tank for holding water, a hand pump for pressurizing the water in the tank, and a hose extending from the tank and terminating in a spray head. The sprayer is contained in an upright ledge integral with the base, located within the periphery of the base, and that has an opening sized to receive at least a portion of the sprayer tank. A frame formed from tubular posts is secured upright from the base. A clip secures the sprayer hose to the top of a tubular post to dispose the spray head at a location above the head of the user.

Abstract: Au—Pt heteroaggregate dendritic nanostructures and AuPt alloy nanoparticles, and their use as anodic catalysts in fuel cells.

Abstract: A method, system and program product for managing energy diversion investigations. An energy diversion case is identified and case information is entered into an energy diversion investigation application. The data entered into the application is automatically accumulated and stored in an energy diversion investigations database. An energy diversion case file is generated and updated by an investigator assigned to the energy diversion case. The energy diversion case file can include case information, condition found, people involved in the energy diversion case, cost and recovery information, legal action taken and account information regarding the premises for which the investigation is being conducted. A revenue protection component determines a cost and a recovery amount associated with the energy diversion case. A report component generates predefined or custom reports for management and analysis.

Abstract: The present method describes a new method for the measurement of dark adaptation. The dark adaptation status of subjects may then be used to identify those subjects who are at risk of developing and/or who are currently suffering from a variety of disease states having their clinical manifestations in impaired dark adaptation. The disease states include, but are not limited to, age related macular degeneration, vitamin A deficiency, Sorsby's Fundus Dystrophy, late autosomal dominant retinal degeneration, retinal impairment related to diabetes and diabetic retinopathy. An apparatus for administering the test method described is also provided.

Abstract: A double containment pipe system includes a carrier pipe section having a plurality of radially spaced members fixably connected to and longitudinally extending along an outer surface thereof, a containment pipe section having an inner surface of a diameter to contain said carrier pipe and readily permit movement therein, wherein an annulus is formed between the carrier pipe section and containment pipe section. Further, a plurality of carrier pipe sections as defined and are fixably interconnected and which are operably disposed within a plurality of the containment pipe sections which are removably interconnected. The containment pipe sections are removably interconnected by a quick connect coupling having a clamp configured to sealably enclose and connect adjacent ends of the connecting containment pipes.