Abstract: A flexible marker holding and dispensing device. An elongate shaft includes a proximal end and a distal end extending away from the proximal end. A handle is connected to the proximal end of the elongate shaft. A trigger component protrudes from the elongate shaft at the proximal end near the handle. A flexible marker engaging mechanism is housed within a portion of the elongate shaft and is in communication with the trigger component.

Abstract: A traffic cone system includes a base, a sleeve, and a retainer. The retainer substantially secures the sleeve relative to the base. A member such as a spring may be inserted into the sleeve make the sleeve stand upright. The member may act in concert with the retainer to secure the sleeve relative to the base. The system may be used to refurbish damaged traffic cones or may otherwise be retrofitted to existing traffic cone components. The system may alternatively be used to build new cones.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a low-voltage electrostatic discharge clamp. A resistor pwell-tied transistor may be used as a low-voltage ESD clamp, where the body of the transistor is coupled to the source by a resistor, thereby reducing a DC leakage current and minimizing latch-ups in the transistor while maintaining effective ESD performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating conditions characterized by hyperproliferation of skin cells, by administering to an individual in need thereof a cyclic analog of human parathyroid hormone.

Abstract: An enclosure is described for the box of a pick-up truck. The box of a pickup truck is defined by a front wall, side walls and a rear gate the flat upper surfaces of the box forming a rectangle. The enclosure has a front wall, side walls and a rear gate which has a lower flange surface substantially congruent with the uppermost, outermost edge of the box, and mountable atop same. This defines a space enclosed by the box and an enclosure. The enclosure of the present invention is hinged internally within the defined space and is characterized in that between the other side wall of an enclosure of the invention and the corresponding side wall of a box is provided a pair of lifting arms to assist in the lifting, and closing, of said enclosure and a pair of latches to keep the enclosure in the lowermost closed position and is further defined by a weatherproof seal.

Abstract: A cue stick holder is provided with at least one cue stick receiving aperture for maintaining a cue stick in an upright orientation. The cue stick receiving aperture may be either completely enclosed or partially enclosed. The cue stick holder is supported on a cue stick case for selective movement between a normally horizontal orientation wherein the cue stick receiving aperture is adapted to receive a cue stick therein and a storage orientation. Alternatively, the cue stick holder may comprise a cue stick receiving aperture and an adhesive layer or mechanical attachment for securing the cue stick holder at a desired location.

Abstract: A float glass production facility comprising a furnace including a melter, a refiner and a working end, the working end having two or more exits, each of which supplies a separate canal and float glass forming chamber, the working end being operable so that the glass flow through each of the two or more exits is independent of the flow of glass through the other exits.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making float glass, wherein the glass is stirred in the conditioning zone adjacent the entrance to the float canal so as to attenuate the glass across the entire width of the float canal.

Abstract: A method for producing fibers from molten mineral material in which the heat sink provided by air induced to flow in the direction of the bushing by the moving fibers is replaced during a period of fiber forming interruption by a secondary flow of air directed toward the bushing during the interruption.