Abstract: The Pole Minder is a multi-purpose fishing pole holder for use on a boat or dock with a specially designed twist over other rod holders. 1. When used on a boat, the Pole Minder can a. Hold a fishing rod upright for travel b. Hold a fishing rod angled upward over the side of the boat for trolling c. Hold a fishing rod angled upward for the perfect strike indication angle 2. When used on a dock, or mounted to a stake by your favorite river or lake, the Pole Minder can a. Hold your fishing pole upright while you rig your bait or tie on your next rig b. Hold your fishing pole at the perfect strike indication angle 3. When used at the beach, the Pole Minder can act as a surf fishing pole holder, when mounted to a long stake or tube This multi-purpose need, the unique design the Pole Minder encompasses, was encountered by its creators on many of their fishing trips. Unable to find an adequate solution on the market, the Pole Minder was born.

Abstract: A water-insoluble polymeric oxidizing medium is contemplated that has a plurality of polymerized N-pyridinium vinylbenzyl triiodide or tribromide moieties whose pyridinium rings bear two substituents, R1 and R2, that are independently a hydrido or a C1-C4 alkyl group, and correspond in structure to the formula A process for preparing aseptic water and an apparatus useful for carrying out that process, both of which utilize a contemplated polymeric oxidizing

Abstract: A water-insoluble polymeric oxidizing medium is contemplated that has a plurality of polymerized N-pyridinium vinylbenzyl triiodide or tribromide moieties whose pyridinium rings bear two substituents, R1 and R2, that are independently a hydrido or a C1-C4 alkyl group, and correspond in structure to the formula A process for preparing aseptic water and an apparatus useful for carrying out that process, both of which utilize a contemplated polymeric oxidizing medium are disclosed, as are processes for oxidizing trivalent arsenic or antimony to pentavalent arsenic or antimony and for removing arsenic from water. Alumina particles containing meta-periodate, iron or manganese are also disclosed that can be used to sorb pentavalent arsenic and antimony, as well as cobalt and mercury.

Abstract: A leash repair kit is provided for a retractable leash of a type having a housing and a cord retractably arranged within the housing. The cord includes a free end which extends out of the housing. The leash repair kit includes a leash strap and a fastening apparatus for removably joining together the cord and the leash strap. In further aspects, a retractable leash, connector assemblyand method of replacing an external leash portion of a retractable leash are provided.

Abstract: A water-insoluble polymeric oxidizing medium is contemplated that has a plurality of polymerized N-pyridinium vinylbenzyl triiodide or tribromide moieties whose pyridinium rings bear two substituents, R1 and R2, that are independently a hydrido or a C1–C4 alkyl group, and correspond in structure to the formula A process for preparing aseptic water and an apparatus useful for carrying out that process, both of which utilize a contemplated polymeric oxidizing medium are disclosed, as are processes for oxidizing trivalent arsenic or antimony to pentavalent arsenic or antimony and for removing arsenic from water. Alumina particles containing meta-periodate, iron or manganese are also disclosed that can be used to sorb pentavalent arsenic and antimony, as well as cobalt and mercury.

Abstract: A water-insoluble polymeric oxidizing medium is contemplated that has a plurality of polymerized N-pyridinium vinylbenzyl triiodide or tribromide moieties whose pyridinium rings bear two substituents, R1 and R2, that are independently a hydrido or a C1-C4 alkyl group, and correspond in structure to the formula A process for preparing aseptic water and an apparatus useful for carrying out that process, both of which utilize a contemplated polymeric oxidizing medium are disclosed, as are processes for oxidizing trivalent arsenic or antimony to pentavalent arsenic or antimony and for removing arsenic from water. Alumina particles containing meta-periodate, iron or manganese are also disclosed that can be used to sorb pentavalent arsenic and antimony, as well as cobalt and mercury.

Abstract: A water-insoluble polymeric oxidizing medium is contemplated that has a plurality of polymerized N-pyridinium vinylbenzyl triiodide or tribromide moieties whose pyridinium rings bear two substituents, R1 and R2, that are independently a hydrido or a C1-C4 alkyl group, and correspond in structure to the formula 1

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for preventing latching of a door panel, or other closure device, the apparatus including a body member for blocking action of a latch mechanism and an adhering member for releasably attaching the body member to a part of the latch mechanism.

Abstract: The present measuring tool facilitates the work of a carpenter, especially panelling work by a direct measuring and reading of the position of cut-outs that are to be made in any type of panel, for example to accommodate utility outlets and other openings. For this purpose a runner or slider is movable along a T-square. A readout window is provided in one face of the runner to directly read the runner position from the scale marking on the T-square. The runner or slider simultaneously has a hole therethrough which forms a template, for example, for standard electrical outlet boxes. Thus, the carpenter may directly work on the panel a hole to be cut into the panel without even memorizing the measurements. A set screw or the like may be used to lock the runner on the leg of the T-square once the runner or slider has been properly positioned on the T-square leg whereby the locked position of the runner acts as a memory for the reading.