Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelatinous moisturing substrate for controllably delivering water and oxygen to the root zone of growing plants with micro nutrients, auxins, preservatives and surfactants added comprising a mixture, by percent weight, 97.6%, 2.0% carboxy methol cellulose, 0.15% aluminum sulfate, 0.04% sodium benzoate, 0.04% potassium sorbate, 0.0167% zinc sulfate (22.23% zinc), 0.07% acetic acid (99%.0 pure) and 0.005% sodium sesquicarbonate. The composition maintains substrates viscosity. As a result, the moisturing agent releases water, oxygen and the added nutrients, preservatives and surfactant into the root zone of the growing plant at a controlled rate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelatinous moisturizing substrate for controllably delivering water and oxygen to the root zone of growing plants with micro nutrients, auxins, preservatives and surfactants added comprising a mixture, by percent weight, 97.6% water, 2.0% carboxy methol cellulose, 0.15% aluminum sulfate, 0.04% sodium benzoate, 0.04% potassium sorbate, 0.0167% zinc sulfate (22.23% zinc), 0.07% acetic acid (99%.0 pure) and 0.005% sodium sesquacarbonate. The composition maintains substrates viscosity. As a result, the moisturizing agent releases water, oxygen and the added nutrients, preservatives and surfactant into the root zone of the growing plant at a controlled rate.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a rattle that is adjustable between a rattling mode and a muted mode. The fishing lure includes a body having an outer surface and an inner surface. Inside the body is a rattle chamber and a muted chamber, with a channel connecting the rattle chamber with the muted chamber. The rattle is moveable between the muted chamber and the rattle chamber to determine when rattling is available and when the rattle is muted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelatinous moisturizing substrate for controllably delivering water, gas micro-nutrients, plant growth additives, preservatives, and surfactants to plant tissue such as the entire vertical root system of a plant. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a mixture of the following by percent weight: 97.6% water, 2.0% sodium carboxymethylcellulose, 0.15% aluminum sulfate, 0.04% sodium benzoate, 0.04% potassium sorbate, 0.237% zinc acetate, 0.00009% kinetin, 0.00004% indole-3-butyric acid, 0.00003% gibberellic acid, and 0.005% sodium sesquicarbonate. The concentrations of these nutrients disclosed in this invention maintain the substrate's viscosity. As a result, the moisturizing agent retains water, zinc, acetic acid, auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins in the gel and releases the water and nutrients into the soil surface at a controlled rate, enabling cell growth, formation of new leaves, vigorous shoot growth, even maturity, and improved stress tolerance.

Abstract: Compositions including a quinolone component, such as ofloxacin, having fungistatic activity in the compositions, present in an amount effective as an antibiotic when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye, a NSAID component present in an amount to reduce inflammation or pain when the composition is placed in the eye, and a carrier component in an amount effective to act as a carrier for the quinolone component and NSAID component are provided. Methods of using the present compositions, for example, to resolve microbial infections and/or to reduce inflammation and/or pain in a mammalian eye are included within the scope of the present invention. Methods for treating corneal injuries are also included. In addition, methods for treating ocular infections, for example, corneal infections, are included.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelatinous moisturizing substrate such as that described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,865,640 for controllably delivering water, gas micro-nutrients, plant growth additives, preservatives, and surfactants to plant tissue such as the entire vertical root system of a plant. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a mixture of the following by percent weight: 97.6% water, 2.0% sodium carboxymethylcellulose, 0.15% aluminum sulfate, 0.04% sodium benzoate, 0.04% potassium sorbate, 0.237% zinc acetate, 0.00009% kinetin, 0.00004% indole-3-butyric acid, 0.00003% gibberellic acid, and 0.005% sodium sesquicarbonate. The concentrations of these nutrients disclosed in this invention maintain the substrate's viscosity.

Abstract: A delivery system for distributing water to plant tissue, such as the root ball of a living plant. A hollow delivery tube is provided having a receiving end and an insertion end. The delivery tube is at least partially perforated having side walls although other embodiments are contemplated. A gelatinous moisturizing agent is introduced within the delivery tube which acts to release water to the plant tissue in a time release fashion.

Abstract: A mulch composition having extended moisture retention time and a method for use thereof are provided. In a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, a hydro mix moisturizing agent is added to a seeded mulch. The preferred embodiment comprises 93.95% of water, 5.85% of mulch, and 0.2% moisturizing agent by weight as a percentage of the weight of the water used, and fertilizer and seed in any selected amounts. In this preferred embodiment, the moisturizing agent comprises a cellulose gum, a cross-linker, and a surfactant. The moisturizing agent retains water in the mulch composition and releases water into the soil surface at a controlled rate while binding together the mulch composition. Moisture is retained for a longer amount of time than the prior art mulch compositions to promote maximum seed germination. The mulch composition according to the present invention additionally provides effective dust and erosion control properties.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controllably delivering water from a moisturizing agent to plant tissue. The angled insertion end of a delivery tube is placed in the soil in close proximity to the root system of a plant. An insert containing moisturizing agent is opened at an end to expose the moisturizing agent and then placed through the receiving end of the delivery tube and into the hollow bore thereof. A cap is then removably placed over the receiving end to seal the insert within the hollow bore of the delivery tube, thereby reducing loss of moisture to evaporation and preventing foreign matter or insects from migrating into the tube. An exhausted insert is replaced by removing the cap, withdrawing the empty insert, and placing a new insert within the hollow bore of the delivery tube. Alternatively, moisturizing agent can be directly injected into the delivery tube, for example, from a tank or canister.

Abstract: A wicket of bags such that the bags are releasably secured to a header by release lines. Each bag has a front and back side, side edges, a bottom edge and inner and outer surfaces. The outer surface of the back side of a first bag is adjacent to the outer surface of the front side of the next succeeding bag. A sealed pocket is formed on the outer surface of the front side of a bag and is adapted to have an article encapsulated therein.

Abstract: A wicket of bags are joined to a common header. Each of the bags has an open pocket formed on the front side. The bags are placed front side down on a support surface. The top most back of the wicket is turned over to expose the front side while being transferred to a sealing station. The sample is placed in the pocket, the pocket is sealed and the bag removed. The remaining bags of the wicket are filled with samples in a similar manner. These steps are accomplished without removing any of the bags from the common header.

Abstract: A system and method for encapsulating three dimensional articles on one side of a bag formed by a bag making machine. A conventional bag making machine is modified configuring the drawrollers to allow for passage of the three-dimensional article. Additionally, a feeding station is used which acquires the article, moves the article to a gluing station where an adhesive is applied to the article. The feeding station then moves the article into a fold formed in the bag. The fold is sealed and the bag subsequently formed.

Abstract: Seals are formed in bags made from a flexible web. The sealing element is a heated wire. The thermal conductivity of the wire is selected in reference to the melt and tack characteristics of the film being sealed such that when the film is placed in heat-exchange relationship with the wire, the film is sealed. Further, at least a portion of the film travels on the sealing element. The resistance across the sealing element remains constant during sealing and while the web travels sequentially.

Abstract: A method for making block of side-gussetted, bottom-weld bags. Each bag has an opening on one side to fascilitate the removal of individual bags from the block.

Abstract: Seals are formed in bags made from a flexible web. The sealing element is a heated wire. The thermal conductivity of the wire is selected in reference to the melt and tack characteristics of the film being sealed such that when the film is placed in heat-exchange relationship with the wire, the film is sealed. Futher, at least a portion of the film travels on the sealing element. The resistance across the sealing element remains constant during sealing and while the web travels sequentially.

Abstract: A block of side-gussetted, bottom-weld bags. Each bag has an opening on one side to fascilitate the removal of individual bags from the block.

Abstract: The invention provides for a block-sealed hanger having a header. Depending from said header are paired two-ply inserts for use as foot prophylactics. The inserts having open inner edges which face one another, having the remaining edges sealed.

Abstract: Bags are manufactured from a tubular web of thermoplastic film. An air injector periodically inflates the film whereupon it contacts cooperating vacuum plates. One of the plates has a cutting die which cuts a tab in the film which in turn provides an ingress for the injected air. The film is then sealed and severed to form the bags, which are then formed into a block. The tab then serves as an opening to facilitate the removal of individual bags from the block.

Abstract: A block of paired, side-gussetted, bottom-weld bags. Each bag has an opening on one side to facilitate the removal of individual bags from the block.