Abstract: A fuel drain engagement tool and a method for draining fuel from a fuel tank are provided. In one example, a fuel drain engagement tool includes a housing. An engagement mechanism is coupled with the housing and extending upward therefrom. The engagement mechanism is configured to engage a fuel drain valve and to move between a contracted state and an expanded state. A compression applicator is coupled with the housing and is positioned to engage the engagement mechanism when the compression applicator is compressed to apply a force to the engagement mechanism that causes the engagement mechanism to move from the expanded state to the contracted state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for comparing orders placed online with items scanned or entered into the merchants point of sale system in-store, the system comprising of (a) one or more point of sale agents linkable to one or more point of sale systems; (b) an order manager linked directly or through an API to the one or more point of sale agents; (c) a database to store order information for orders that were placed online; (d) a unique identifier that links the order that was placed online with the Picker and with items that have been entered into the POS system; (e) a rules engine that compares orders placed online with the items that have been scanned and/or entered into the point of sale system; and (f) a reporting system that distributes order details to the necessary parties after the in-store transaction is completed.

Abstract: A fuel drain engagement tool and a method for draining fuel from a fuel tank are provided. In one example, a fuel drain engagement tool includes a housing. An engagement mechanism is coupled with the housing and extending upward therefrom. The engagement mechanism is configured to engage a fuel drain valve and to move between a contracted state and an expanded state. A compression applicator is coupled with the housing and is positioned to engage the engagement mechanism when the compression applicator is compressed to apply a force to the engagement mechanism that causes the engagement mechanism to move from the expanded state to the contracted state.

Abstract: The invention relates to matrix and layer compositions comprising a first polymer. The matrix and layer compositions are useful in the delivery of bioactives. In particular, the matrices and layers may have advantageous properties including mechanical properties and protection of bioactives and may also provide for pH-dependent release of a bioactive.

Abstract: The disclosure provides metal complexes which have improved stability in the presence of humidity. The disclosure also provides a method of making metal complexes and uses thereof.

Abstract: Copolymers of styrene and vinylpyridine having residual monomer levels of less than about 1000 parts per billion and processes for preparing said copolymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to matrix and layer compositions comprising a first polymer. The matrix and layer compositions are useful in the delivery of bioactives. In particular, the matrices and layers may have advantageous properties including mechanical properties and protection of bioactives and may also provide for pH-dependent release of a bioactive.

Abstract: The invention relates to matrix and layer compositions comprising a first polymer. The matrix and layer compositions are useful in the delivery of bioactives. In particular, the matrices and layers may have advantageous properties including mechanical properties and protection of bioactives and may also provide for pH-dependent release of a bioactive.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for deploying and supporting a flexible object (7). The apparatus comprises an elongate support (3) comprising a longitudinal first guide (4), an elongate flexible member (5) longitudinally slidable relative to the first guide (4), a first connector (9), connected to the flexible elongate member (5) and adapted to be attached to the flexible object (7), a longitudinal second guide 6, and at least one sliding connector (9, 11, 13); (106, 111, 113; 209, 211, 213), longitudinally slidable relative to the second guide (6) and adapted to be attached to the flexible object (7). The flexible elongate member (5) is adapted to be pushed along the first guide (4) via an externally applied longitudinal force, transferred as a compressive internal force along the flexible member (5), to move the flexible object (7) from a first position to a deployed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to matrix and layer compositions comprising a first polymer. The matrix and layer compositions are useful in the delivery of bioactives. In particular, the matrices and layers may have advantageous properties including mechanical properties and protection of bioactives and may also provide for pH-dependent release of a bioactive.

Abstract: The invention relates to matrix and layer compositions comprising a first polymer. The matrix and layer compositions are useful in the delivery of bioactives. In particular, the matrices and layers may have advantageous properties including mechanical properties and protection of bioactives and may also provide for pH-dependent release of a bioactive.

Abstract: The invention relates to matrix and layer compositions comprising a first polymer. The matrix and layer compositions are useful in the delivery of bioactives. In particular, the matrices and layers may have advantageous properties including mechanical properties and protection of bioactives and may also provide for pH-dependent release of a bioactive.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for deploying and supporting a flexible object (7). The apparatus comprises an elongate support (3) comprising a longitudinal first guide (4), an elongate flexible member (5) longitudinally slidable relative to the first guide (4), a first connector (9), connected to the flexible elongate member (5) and adapted to be attached to the flexible object (7), a longitudinal second guide 6, and at least one sliding connector (9, 11, 13); (106, 111, 113; 209, 211, 213), longitudinally slidable relative to the second guide (6) and adapted to be attached to the flexible object (7). The flexible elongate member (5) is adapted to be pushed along the first guide (4) via an externally applied longitudinal force, transferred as a compressive internal force along the flexible member (5), to move the flexible object (7) from a first position to a deployed position.

Abstract: A glazier rack and tool chest apparatus for supporting and transporting large glass pieces, including window glass and providing a tool chest in a truck bed, the apparatus providing a hollow base and a top section. In one embodiment, the base provides two top accesses, a pair of side doors, and a front door to access the interior for tool storage and the top section provides a storage tube. The top section hingedly extends to a position atop the base to form, in conjunction with the base, a slanted surface to support large pieces of glass, including window glass, at an angle for stable transport. Tracks affixed to the truck bed and track slides affixed to the base are removably and slidingly engaged for easy removal of the apparatus for multi-use of the truck bed.

Abstract: An object 1, is secured to a distal part of a flexible elongate member 4 that is inserted into a hollow interior 3 of an elongate tubular constraint 2. An intermediate length portion of the member is constrained within the constraint. A force applied to a proximal part of the member is directed longitudinally toward the distal part, and transferred as a compressive internal force along the intermediate portion to move it longitudinally within the hollow constraint and to move the object to a new location at which the object can be supported. In a preferred embodiment, a flexible and resilient member is pushed up a tube having a slot extending along the tube. A flag secured to the top end of the member extends out through the slot. An operator at ground level can push the member and attached flag into and up the tube to raise and fly the flag at an elevated position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for purifying a complex of 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid and a cation. The complex purified using the disclosed methods are substantially free of discoloration and can be suitable, for example, as a source of methionine and minerals for animals, including humans, companion animals and agricultural animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an effective and rapid method and apparatus for sintering filter blocks having a polymeric binder. The method employs direct contact heat transfer by gas molecule to powder particle, as opposed to conduction heat transfer from an external heating source, using commercially available sintered porous metal sheets and cylinders to form the mold and confine the powder, while allowing heated gas to pass uniformly through the mixture.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a remote user with a selected data resource, such as a picture or video clip, via a low bandwidth link, which is capable of carrying only basic data. An identity code representing the data resource is transmitted which references a duplicate data resource held in a library by the remote user. The system has been developed specifically for illustrating news articles transmitted as part of an airline information service.

Abstract: A composition comprising a combustible material, especially a polyurethane, and a smoke and toxic gas (STG) suppressant system, comprising (A) an STG-suppressant with (B) a combustion rate- and/or flame temperature-reducing component, or (C) a char-stabilizer, components (B) and (C) preferably both being present.