Abstract: Disinfecting compositions comprising the synergistic combinations of polymerized quaternary ammonium compounds and super spreading agents, integrated with substrates that need protection from pathogens. The aqueous based polymers require minimal use of organic solvents in their preparation, contain no volatile organic compounds, and are mild to the user. The composition may be integrated, by coating or by pre-form blending, with either a hydrophilic or lipophilic substrate needing microbial protection properties. Once integrated, the composition properties of electrostatic attraction and microbial destruction are non-consuming and non-leaching, giving the substrate sustained efficacy against viruses, fungi, bacteria, and spores that contact it.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus with several embodiments that use low output UV energy to create hydroxyl radicals on photocatalytic semiconductor coated surfaces in order to produce hydroxyl radicals to structurally eradicate contaminants impacting those surfaces. Low wattage UVA black-light white and black-light blue plasma lamps are used to activate photocatalytic semiconductor coatings on solid and mesh surfaces constructed of fluropolymers (Teflon®), of aluminum, of stainless steel, and coatings on the outer lamp wall of the UVA lamp itself. The embodiments show that sufficient UVA energy is being transmitted through solid lamp wall, through the photocatalytic semiconductor coating on the outer lamp wall (from beneath), and through multiple layers of coated fluropolymer, aluminum, and stainless steel mesh to create hydroxyl radicals on the surfaces of downstream layers.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus with alternate embodiments that use commercial chemical free radical initiators to directly convert methane to methanol in a low energy, one step, catalytic reaction. In one embodiment an apparatus converts “packets” of methane gas to liquid methanol. Methane gas and aqueous hydrogen peroxide are injected into the packet apparatus through valved ports and mixed in a structurally robust, rotating reaction chamber coated with metal cation catalyst. Although operating at low temperature and pressure, the rotating chamber is sufficiently strong enough to contain spontaneous ignition of the mixture should that occur. The reactive oxygen species, primarily hydroxyl radicals, released in the chamber of mildly elevated temperature, oxidize the methane molecule, replacing one hydrogen atom on its molecule with one stable hydroxyl OH molecule, converting vapor methane CH4 to vapor methanol CH3OH.

Abstract: A suspended bracket assembly for storing a bicycle in an overhead horizontal position. A suspended support bar combined with two ceiling mounted "J" hooks store a bicycle in a stable horizontal position. The forked end of the support bar holds the handle in the nominal position. The flat side of the storage bracket supports the bicycle weight at the steering post and center tube.