Abstract: A pet restraint system includes anchors at either end with a cable extending between the anchors. Intermediate cable supports are positioned between the anchors. A trolley with a pet leash attachment slides along the cable with three wheels engaging the cable. One of the wheels is movable and moves to a second position to permit the trolley to travel across the intermediate cable supports.

Abstract: A process for preparation of stable, liquid solutions of complexes of trace elements and amino acid complexes of L-lysine, glycine, leucine, and serine. The resulting complexes are used to supplement domestic animals nutritionally. Since the solutions are stable, they can be used as a top drench or in drinking water.

Abstract: Metal L-seleno-alpha-amino acids salts and their use as a bioavailable feed and water ration supplement for domesticated animals such as cattle, pigs and poultry.

Abstract: A hydraulic system, such as a fuel injection system, includes a fixed displacement pump with at least one pump piston. A sleeve surrounds each pump piston and provides the method by which fluid displaced by the pumping stroke of the pump piston is directed either to a high pressure area in the pump or a low pressure area. The sleeves are a portion of an electro-hydraulic controller that includes a mechanical bias to bias the pump to a high output position when a pressure differential between the outlet area and the inlet area is relatively low, such as at cold start up. This aspect facilitates priming of the system. In addition, the controller includes a biasing hydraulic surface in opposition to the mechanical biaser that serves to bias the pump to its low output position when the pressure differential between the outlet area and the inlet area is relatively high. This aspect prevents over pressurization in the event that electric current to the controller is disrupted.

Abstract: A flexible cargo bed tie-down system that allows the user to easily change, adjust, customize, and adapt his or her vehicle to specific needs at any given moment, and that interfaces with the rest of the truck in an optimum manner from a functional, structural, and aesthetic standpoint. Tie-down track(s) are provided that are integral with the body of the truck such that the exterior contour of the track(s) do not extend appreciably beyond the contour of the adjacent portions of the body. This permits the track(s) to blend in with the body of the truck, which improves functionality because the track(s) do not obstruct the placement of items on the truck. This also permits the portions of the body of the truck that support the tracks(s) to be specifically designed to take large loads, which thus allows the track(s) to support, separate and/or secure large loads.

Abstract: A step assembly is provided having a step frame mounted for movement relative to a mounting surface between a deployed position and a stored position (or between a stored position and a deployed position), and at least one boss, the boss having a notch for holding the step frame in the deployed position. The step frame preferably has at least two legs oriented parallel to each other, and horizontally spaced from one another, each of the legs defining an upper end and a lower end, an axle connected at the upper end of the at least two legs, and a step member connected between the at least two legs proximate to the lower ends thereof.

Abstract: Metal L-seleno-alpha-amino acids salts and their use as a bioavailable feed and water ration supplement for domesticated animals such as cattle, pigs and poultry.

Abstract: A process for preparation of stable, liquid solutions of complexes of trace elements and amino acid complexes of L-lysine, glycine, leucine, and serine. The resulting complexes are used to supplement domestic animals nutritionally. Since the solutions are stable, they can be used as a top drench or in drinking water.

Abstract: Neutral alpha amino diacid complexes of trace minerals and their use for animal nutrition.

Abstract: Neutral alpha amino diacid complexes of trace minerals and their use for animal nutrition.

Abstract: Neutral alpha amino diacid complexes of trace minerals and their use for animal nutrition.

Abstract: A flexible cargo bed tie-down system that allows the user to easily change, adjust, customize, and adapt his or her vehicle to specific needs at any given moment, and that interfaces with the rest of the vehicle in an optimum manner from a functional, structural, and aesthetic standpoint. Tie-down track(s) are provided that are integral with the body of the vehicle such that the exterior contour of the track(s) do not extend appreciably beyond the contour of the adjacent portions of the body. This permits the track(s) to blend in with the body of the vehicle, which improves functionality because the track(s) do not obstruct the placement of items on the vehicle. The track(s) are provided with a predetermined region that provides for controlled deformation of the vehicle body in case of a collision.

Abstract: A hydraulic system, such as a fuel injection system, includes a fixed displacement pump with at least one pump piston. A sleeve surrounds each pump piston and provides the method by which fluid displaced by the pumping stroke of the pump piston is directed either to a high pressure area in the pump or a low pressure area. The sleeves are a portion of an electro-hydraulic controller that includes a mechanical bias to bias the pump to a high output position when a pressure differential between the outlet area and the inlet area is relatively low, such as at cold start up. This aspect facilitates priming of the system. In addition, the controller includes a biasing hydraulic surface in opposition to the mechanical biaser that serves to bias the pump to its low output position when the pressure differential between the outlet area and the inlet area is relatively high. This aspect prevents over pressurization in the event that electric current to the controller is disrupted.

Abstract: A test method using ultra filtration to profile metal proteinates to evaluate their potential efficacy.

Abstract: Chromium (III) 1:3 complexes of alpha amino acids and their use as animal nutritional supplements.

Abstract: A method of assaying metal proteinate samples to determine compliance with European Union standard definitions for such products.

Abstract: Trace element/amino acid complexes are prepared from a processable blend of soy isolate and soy concentrate with the amount of soy concentrate not exceeding 50% by weight of the blend.

Abstract: A step assembly is provided having a step frame mounted for movement relative to a mounting surface between a deployed position and a stored position (or between a stored position and a deployed position), and at least one boss, the boss having a notch for holding the step frame in the deployed position. The step frame preferably has at least two legs oriented parallel to each other, and horizontally spaced from one another, each of the legs defining an upper end and a lower end, an axle connected at the upper end of the at least two legs, and a step member connected between the at least two legs proximate to the lower ends thereof.