Abstract: An exhaust filter having a pleated filter media mounted between end caps is disclosed herein. The filter has a construction suitable for high temperature environments such as engine exhaust systems.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diesel exhaust treatment device including a catalytic converter positioned upstream from a diesel particulate filter. An electric heater is positioned between the catalytic converter and the diesel particulate filter. A shore station can be used to provide power and combustion air to the diesel exhaust treatment device during regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

Abstract: An exhaust filter having a pleated filter media mounted between end caps is disclosed herein. The filter has a construction suitable for high temperature environments such as engine exhaust systems.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pulse cleaner for cleaning a diesel exhaust treatment device. The pulse cleaner includes a cabinet, a diesel exhaust treatment device mount positioned within the cabinet for mounting the diesel exhaust treatment device during pulse cleaning, and a collection filter positioned within the cabinet for collecting material displaced from the diesel exhaust treatment device during cleaning. The pulse cleaner also includes a pulse generator for generating pulses that are each directed at a majority of a face of the diesel exhaust treatment device when the diesel exhaust treatment device is mounted at the diesel exhaust treatment device mount. The pulse generator includes a pressure tank for accumulating pressurized air, and a valve arrangement that flushes the pressurized air from the tank. A pulse of air for cleaning the diesel exhaust treatment device is generated each time the tank is flushed.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a bag carrying device. In particular, the present application is directed to a plastic bag carrying device having a plastic bag handle holder designed to hold several plastic bag handles attached to an ergonomic handle designed for easy carrying. The bag carrying device can be used to carry groceries packed in a plastic bag without cutting in to the flesh of the person carrying the bags or cutting off the circulation to the same. The bag carrying device is designed to allow for easy plastic bag handle attachment and at the same time prevent the plastic handles from slipping off of the bag carrying device. The bag carrying device can be used to keep the grocery bags together during transportation so as to not allow the groceries to spill all over the back seat or trunk of the car.

Abstract: A clip device for securing an item is provided. The clip device is securable to an object. The clip device comprises a main body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, and a back edge. A supporting wall extends from the front edge in general direction away from the top surface. A clip mechanism extends from the supporting wall over the top surface for securing the clip device to an object. An item retaining mechanism extends substantially along the back edge for releasably securing the item within the lip portion adjacent and against the bottom surface of the main body.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a hurricane curtain system having a mountable retractable curtain rod assembly and a flexible curtain used to protect openings on a structure from wind and wind-driven debris. The hurricane curtain system can be permanently mounted to the inside portion of an opening in a dwelling such as a window wherein the retractable curtain rod is concealed by a decorative valance. The hurricane curtain is designed to be easily deployed when needed and once deployed will allow natural light to pass through to the inside of the structure. The invention is also directed to a hurricane curtain system that can be mounted to the outside of a structure to cover an opening when necessary and compactly stored when not in use.

Abstract: An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect.

Abstract: An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect. The device is provided with a base member for anchorage made of a composite material having a non-bioabsorable component and a bioabsorbable component.

Abstract: An exhaust filter having a pleated filter media mounted between end caps is disclosed herein. The filter has a construction suitable for high temperature environments such as engine exhaust systems.

Abstract: A cutting element arrangement for a single roller cone bit includes both at least one substantially non-planar cutting element and at least one substantially planar cutting element. The substantially non-planar cutting element is disposed on an inner row of the single roller cone and the substantially planar cutting element is disposed on an outer row of the single roller cone. With such an arrangement, the substantially non-planar inner row cutting elements effectively penetrate formations while the substantially planar outer row cutting elements maintain bore hole gage.

Abstract: A roller cone drill bit includes a bit body adapted to be coupled to a drill string, a bearing journal depending from the bit body, and a single roller cone rotatably attached to the bearing journal. The single roller cone has a plurality of cutting elements, where at least one of the plurality of cutting elements is formed of an inner region that is at least partially surrounded by an outer region, where the inner region is more abrasive resistant than the outer region. Such an arrangement in a single roller cone bit allows the at least one cutting element to be “self-sharpening.

Abstract: A fixture is provided for holding a cable end connector to which wires are to be attached. The fixture includes an indicating element for each of the connection elements of the connector to be wired. A separate fiber-optic cable extends from each indicating element to a separate light source for individually providing illumination to the separate indicating elements. A means is provided for making an electrical connection to individual electrical elements to separately identify each of the different wires to be assembled, and an electrical driving means is connected to respond to the electrical connection means for energizing the corresponding one of the light sources corresponding to the connection element to which the associated wire is to be assembled.

Abstract: A smoking pipe having a rectangular, metal bowl with a cylindrical bore within which is received an insert having at opposite ends concavities of differing volumes such that either a small or a large bowl cavity is provided for receipt of smoking material. The opposite end or bottom of the bore includes a threaded member forming a removable bottom to the bore for cleaning purposes. The outer end of the stem includes a soft material annulus with beveled outer end portions. Immediately above the stem, a shallow opening is formed in the side wall of the bowl for releasably holding the end of a hollow container for smoking materials. A cover is pivotally located over the open bowl top.

Abstract: There is provided a cigarette holder having the overall appearance of a key, such as an ignition key for an automobile, for example, which is manipulated by the fingers to grip a cigarette for use during smoking. The key-shaped cigarette holder includes a clip at the end opposite the cigarette gripping part which is simultaneously operated for selective connection and removal from a key ring.