Abstract: An apparatus serving as a portable, lockable secure shell that prevents unauthorized physical and electrical signal access to a device enclosed within the shell. The apparatus comprises a case, a lid, a locking mechanism, cooling means, and charging means. When closed, the apparatus provides Faraday cage protection to an enclosed device to block external electronic, electromagnetic, and radio frequency signals from reaching the enclosed device, which preserves data stored in the device in its original form. In addition, the apparatus prevents clandestine access to an electronic device, which creates an obstacle to unauthorized access of information stored on the device.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include methods and apparatus for processing vegetables having a root crown including applying opposing forces to the vegetables to separate the roots or portions thereof at or near the root crown from the vegetable, and packaging the vegetables in a container.

Abstract: A mobile wood/log processor used for the production and baling of Chunkwood to be used as hog fuel for the production of electrical power. The machine uses a plurality of guillotine type shear blades 27 to produce the Chunkwood. The Chunkwood is then compressed and fed into the baler assembly 34. The completed bale is then discharged to the ground for pickup and transport to the power plant.

Abstract: A method and apparatus as disclosed relate to harvested crop loading apparatus and method for loading individual containers with harvested crops such as green onions, on vehicle means. The method and apparatus includes multiple stations including a receiving station, a loading station, and a stacking station on the vehicle means. A conveyor system interconnects at least certain ones of the stations such as the receiving station, the loading station and the stacking station to translate the containers disposed along at least one predetermined path of travel on the vehicle means.

Abstract: An apparatus (12) which overcomes the foregoing inconveniences of manually adjusting the audio device (10) volume related to a vessels speed and participants distance behind the vessel in a towable activity. This apparatus (12) controls audio volume levels (14) set at V2 and (16) set at V1 where V2 is greater than V1 and audio volume level (14) is achieved when vessels engine or propulsion shaft RPM is above set point (22) for a time greater than designated by (24), thereby controlling audio volume as a relation to vessel speed.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include methods and apparatus for processing vegetables having a root crown including applying opposing forces to the vegetables to separate the roots or portions thereof at or near the root crown from the vegetable, and packaging the vegetables in a container.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and apparatus for harvesting plants from the soil, including the extracting of the plants from the soil and placing them in containers such as totes. In order to deposit the harvested plants in the containers, the plants are re-oriented into generally horizontal dispositions and positioned within the containers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new process for the synthesis of vinyl sulfoxides, in particular diarylvinyl sulfoxides

Abstract: A bicycle carrier has a body member which is tubular in shape and size to have a telescoped connected fit in a tubular vehicle hitch member. A pivot support is provided at a rearward portion of the body member and pivotally supports an upright bicycle support post. Pivot support for the post is between an upright bicycle loaded position and a rearward tilted bicycle loading and unloading position that allows a tailgate for a rear door of a vehicle to be opened. Cooperating cam and a cam follower is connected between the upright support post and are driven by a turnbuckle assembly to provide a firm compressive contact between the body member and a vehicle hitch member when the bicycle support post is pivoted to its upright position whereby to provide a tight rattle-free support of the upright bicycle support post on the pivot. The cam and cam follower can also be tightened to the extent to provide a theft-proof connection.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new diarylvinyl sulfoxides.

Abstract: 7.beta.-Amino-3-hydroxy-1-carba(1-dethia)-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid esters are provided via cyclization of cis-3-(substituted amino)-1-(2-substituted 2-oxoethyl)-4-substituted azetidinones. The 7.beta.-amino-3-hydroxy-1-carba (1-dethia)-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid esters are useful chiral intermediates to .beta.-lactam antibiotics.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the synthesis of 2-arylbenzo[b]thiophenes.

Abstract: This invention provides certain sulfonamide derivatives, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals.

Abstract: The invention provides 1,3,4 substituted and bicyclic derivatives of 2-azetidinones and processes therefor. These compounds are valuable intermediates useful in the preparation of 1-carba(dethia)cephalosporin antibiotics.

Abstract: 7.beta.-Amino-3-hydroxy-1-carba(1-dethia)-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid esters are provided via cyclization of cis-3-(substituted amino)-1-(2-substituted 2-oxoethyl)-4-substituted azetidinones. The 7.beta.-amino-3-hydroxy-1-carba(1-dethia)-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid esters are useful chiral intermediates to .beta.-lactam antibiotics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process using hydrolysis and hydrogenation for converting enamino .beta.-lactams to their saturated alkyl ester acid salts, key intermediates to 1-carbacephalosporins. Also disclosed are intermediates resulting from the process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process using hydrolysis and hydrogenation for converting enamino .beta.-lactams to their saturated alkyl ester acid salts, key intermediates to 1-carbacephalosporins. Also disclosed are intermediates resulting from the process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for selectively alkylating pyrazoles comprising reacting a 3(5)-cyano-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid ester with a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 alkene, or a C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkene substituted at the 1-position with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, and a strong acid in a solvent which contains a strong electron withdrawing group. Also provided are new 3(5)-cyano-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid ester useful as starting materials in the process of the invention.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments herein include methods and apparatus for processing vegetables having a root crown including applying opposing forces to the vegetables to separate the roots or portions thereof at or near the root crown from the vegetable, and packaging the vegetables in a container.