Abstract: A chemical compound having the following chemical structure: ? H x ? O ( x - 1 ) 2 ? ? Z y wherein x is an odd integer ?3; y is an integer between 1 and 20; and Z is one of a monoatomic ion from Groups 14 through 17 having a charge value between ?1 and ?3 or a polyatomic ion having a charge between ?1 and ?3.

Abstract: A method of making an alkaline hydronium composition and composition of matter having the following chemical structure: [HxOx-y]mZn where x is an integer greater than 3; y is and integer less than x; and wherein the charge value associated with the molecular component is at least ?1

Abstract: A composition of matter having the following chemical structure: HxYx-y— where x is an integer greater than 3; y is and integer less than x; and wherein the charge value associated with the molecular component is at least ?1.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack can provide power to a device that also accepts at least one standard non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack may include a housing for housing at least one battery cell and recharging circuitry. The at least one battery cell and the recharging circuitry can be housed substantially within the housing. The recharging circuitry can be coupled with the at least one battery cell. The recharging circuitry can be configured to charge the at least one battery cell when the battery pack is inserted into the device that also accepts at least one non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack may further include a protection circuit coupled with the recharging circuitry.

Abstract: A composition of matter having the following chemical structure: [ H x ? O ( x - 1 ) 2 ] ? Z y wherein x is and odd integer ?3; y is an integer between 1 and 20; and Z is one of a monoatomic ion from Groups 14 through 17 having a charge value between ?1 and ?3 or a polyatomic ion having a charge between ?1 and ?3.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a stream of contaminated water having an elevated concentration of at least one of light metals, heavy metals, sulfates that includes at least one process fluid inlet communicating with a process conduit; at least one electrode reaction vessel in fluid communication with the process conduit, the reaction vessel having an interior chamber and at least one electrode positioned in the reaction chamber, the electrode powered by a alternating current source; and at least one magnetic field reaction vessel in fluid communication with the process conduit, the magnetic field reaction vessel having an outwardly oriented surface and an opposed inwardly oriented surface, the magnetic field reaction vessel having at least one magnet in contact with the inwardly oriented surface of the magnetic field reaction vessel.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one compound of the chemical structure: [ H x ? O ( x - 1 ) 2 ] ? Z y wherein x is and odd integer ?3; y is an integer between 1 and 20; and Z is one of a monoatomic ion from Groups 14 through 17 having a charge value between ?1 and ?3 or a polyatomic ion having a charge between ?1 and ?3; or Z?—Hx?Ox?-y? wherein x? is and integer greater than 3 y? is an integer less than x?; and Z? is one of a monoatomic cation, a polyatomic ion or a cationic complex; and at least one of a humectant emollient or carrier.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one compound of the chemical structure: [ H x ? O ( x - 1 ) 2 ] ? Z y wherein x is an odd integer ?3; y is an integer between 1 and 20; and Z is one of a monoatomic ion from Groups 14 through 17 having a charge value between ?1 and ?3 or a polyatomic ion having a charge between ?1 and ?3; or Z?—Hx?Ox?-y? wherein x? is an integer greater than 3 y? is an integer less than x?; and Z? is one of a monoatomic cation, a polyatomic ion or a cationic complex; and at least one of a humectant emollient or carrier.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack can provide power to a device that also accepts at least one standard non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack may include a housing for housing at least one battery cell and recharging circuitry. The at least one battery cell and the recharging circuitry can be housed substantially within the housing. The recharging circuitry can be coupled with the at least one battery cell. The recharging circuitry can be configured to charge the at least one battery cell when the battery pack is inserted into the device that also accepts at least one non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack may further include a protection circuit coupled with the recharging circuitry.

Abstract: A composition of matter having the following chemical structure: HxYx-y— where x is an integer greater than 3; y is and integer less than x; and wherein the charge value associated with the molecular component is at least ?1

Abstract: A composition of matter having the following chemical structure: [ H x ? O ( x - 1 ) 2 ] ? Z y wherein x is and odd integer ?3; y is an integer between 1 and 20; and Z is one of a monoatomic ion from Groups 14 through 17 having a charge value between ?1 and ?3 or a polyatomic ion having a charge between ?1 and ?3.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is directed to a rechargeable battery pack configured to provide power to a device that also accepts at least one standard non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack comprises a housing for housing at least one battery cell and recharging circuitry. The at least one battery cell and the recharging circuitry is be housed substantially within the housing. The recharging circuitry is coupled with the at least one battery cell. The recharging circuitry is configured to charge the at least one battery cell when the battery pack is inserted into the device that also accepts at least one non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery back further comprises a protection circuit coupled with the recharging circuitry.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is directed to a rechargeable battery pack configured to provide power to a device that also accepts at least one standard non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack comprises a housing for housing at least one battery cell and recharging circuitry. The at least one battery cell and the recharging circuitry is be housed substantially within the housing. The recharging circuitry is coupled with the at least one battery cell. The recharging circuitry is configured to charge the at least one battery cell when the battery pack is inserted into the device that also accepts at least one non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery back further comprises a protection circuit coupled with the recharging circuitry.

Abstract: A seat cover for an rowing machine seat has a top for overlying the top of the seat and a skirt extending downward from, and running lengthwise along the length of the perimeter of the seat cover top. A cord that is spaced below the top piece runs along the length of the skirt and has a first end that protrudes from one of confronting lengthwise ends of the skirt and a second end that protrudes from the other of the confronting lengthwise ends of the skirt. The cord allows that skirt to be drawn around the seat for holding the seat cover in place on the seat. An open-top pocket hangs from the seat cover at a location along the perimeter of the seat other than the location at which the opposite lengthwise ends of the skirt are in confrontation. An electrically powered personal device, such as a battery-operated entertainment device, can be placed in the pocket for use by a user of the rowing machine.

Abstract: A read control system and method for a memory device are provided. One embodiment of a system, among others, includes dump logic coupled to a data source, said dump logic configured to receive a first group of a defined slice of data and a second group of the defined slice of data; and a true dump bus and a complement dump bus configured in a wired-OR arrangement, said dump logic configured to drive the first group of data onto the true dump bus and the second group of data onto the complement dump bus.

Abstract: A releasable riser plate assembly is provided for use with a telemark binding. The assembly is mounted to a ski. The assembly includes a base plate interconnecting a front and rear housing, and a release plate mounted over the base plate. Force transmitting members are integrated in the housings to hold the release plate. A toe adapter of the telemark binding is mounted on the release plate. The toe of a ski boot is secured in the toe adapter. Adequate force generated by the boot in either a lateral direction or vertical direction results in disengagement of the release plate from the base plate and housings. Accordingly, the boot separates from the ski. The assembly incorporates a ski brake. The ski brake activates upon separation of the release plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a bicycle wheel having a hub, a plurality of spokes, and a rim. The spokes are connected to the hub, each spoke having two ends and a major axis. The ends of each spoke are substantially aligned with the major axis of such spoke. The rim provides a plurality of fixed spoke mounts secured to the spokes. The spoke mounts provide stress grading, in one preferred embodiment by decreasing in section as they extend away from the main body of the rim toward the hub. The spoke mounts are formed integrally with the rim and avoid the use of holes through the wall of the rim that seats the tube. Spoke adjustment mechanisms for straight spokes attached to such spoke mounts are also provided. The disclosure also includes a method of constructing a wheel.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods of, as well as apparatus and systems for, perforating and treating multiple intervals of one or more subterranean formations intersected by a wellbore by deploying within said wellbore a bottom-hole assembly (“BHA”) having a perforating device and a sealing mechanism, wherein pressure communication is established between the portions of the wellbore above and below the sealing mechanism. The BHA is positioned within the wellbore such that the sealing mechanism, when actuated, establishes a hydraulic seal in the wellbore to positively force fluid to enter the perforations corresponding to the interval to be treated. A treating fluid is pumped down the wellbore and into the perforations created in the perforated interval. The sealing mechanism is released, and the steps are repeated for as many intervals as desired, without having to remove the BHA from said wellbore.

Abstract: A retreaded tire assembly and method for making the same is disclosed. The method and assembly provide for the application of new tread to a buffed tire casing with only a layer of cushion gum disposed therebetween. The cushion gum is applied directly to the buffed circumference of a tire casing without the use of conventional spray cement normally applied to the buffed surface of the entire casing.

Abstract: A retreaded tire assembly and method for making the same is disclosed. The method and assembly provide for the application of new tread to a buffed tire casing with only a layer of cushion gum disposed therebetween. The cushion gum is applied directly to the buffed circumference of a tire casing without the use of conventional spray cement normally applied to the buffed surface of the entire casing.