Abstract: Methods of synthesizing compounds using CO2 as a directing group for C—H functionalization, and compounds made thereby, are described.

Abstract: Methods of synthesizing compounds using CO2 as a directing group for C—H functionalization, and compounds made thereby, are described.

Abstract: A space divider and a method of dividing a space with the space divider including an elongated support and a partition, the method comprising the steps of: supporting the support within the space; and securing a partition to the support so that the partition can rotate between a first position and a second position, the partition being able to translate relative to the support when the partition is in the first position, and the partition not being able to translate relative to the support when the partition is in the second position.

Abstract: A bar assembly adapted to be removable attached to the top of the sides of a bed of a pickup truck, the bar assembly including a bar, and J hooks adapted to engage each end of the bar for removably attaching each end of the bar to a respective top of the side of the bed of the pickup truck.

Abstract: A space divider and a method of dividing a space with the space divider including an elongated support and a partition, the method comprising the steps of: supporting the support within the space; and securing a partition to the support so that the partition can rotate between a first position and a second position, the partition being able to translate relative to the support when the partition is in the first position, and the partition not being able to translate relative to the support when the partition is in the second position.

Abstract: A holder adapted to be used by a person, the holder comprising: a platform having a supporting surface, a rim around the food supporting surface, and a waist belt attached to the platform and adapted to be secured around the waist of the person. The holder also includes a lanyard to hold the tray horizontally freeing both hands while standing.

Abstract: A defense system for changing the course of an incoming munition, the system comprising: a net, and a drogue chute attached to the net. The defense system also includes a pneumatic tube for launching the net and drogue chute in a desired direction, and a wire between the pneumatic tube and the net and drogue chute for deploying the net and drogue chute. The defense system also includes wings on a casing housing the net and drogue chute for keeping the drogue chute on the bottom of the net.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel offset wheel bracket assembly includes a platform with a jack receiving surface, and wheel rim engaging arms, connected to and extending upwardly and outwardly from the platform toward a wheel to be raised, for engaging an under surface of an upper part of a rim of a wheel to be raised. The platform projects in a direction away from the wheel and a restraining chain, connected to the platform and to the lower part of the wheel keeps the platform from moving outwardly away from the wheel when a jack is raised against the platform.