Abstract: A method for encrypting and storing data on a removable medium includes: obtaining a medium key uniquely associated with the removable medium; encrypting the data using the medium key to generate encrypted data; and writing the encrypted data onto the removable medium.

Abstract: The present application includes an assembly having a non-slip member and a corresponding edge treatment about a portion of an edge of the non-slip member. The non-slip member is configured to inhibit the undesired movement of a cushion on a corresponding furniture member. The assembly being located between the furniture member and the cushion. The edge treatment configured to retain the shape and perimeter of the non-slip member. Coupling of the edge treatment to the non-slip member may be done through stitching or adhesive. An optional stiffening member may be added. The individual portions and items of the assembly may be interchanged and replaced as needed.

Abstract: A method for encrypting and storing data on a removable medium includes: obtaining a medium key uniquely associated with the removable medium; encrypting the data using the medium key to generate encrypted data; and writing the encrypted data onto the removable medium

Abstract: Foot-receiving devices, such as athletic or other footwear, may be modified to provide different aesthetic looks. Such foot-receiving devices may include: a housing member at least partially defining a foot-receiving chamber; a closure system for at least partially holding the foot in the chamber; a tongue member located between at least a portion of the closure system and the foot, the tongue member including a first engagement element; and a cover member for at least partially covering the closure system, the cover member including a second engagement element that engages with the first engagement element to removably engage the cover member with the tongue member. The user can freely engage or disengage the cover member to change the aesthetic appearance of the device, e.g., depending on personal preference.

Abstract: A system and method for digital x-ray imaging which utilizes optical path folding by redirecting the image more than once before providing it to an imaging sensor is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, multiple redirection or folding of light is achieved by multiple redirecting elements. An imaging sensor is preferably used to capture the image from the multiple redirecting elements. Such an imaging sensor may comprise a photosensitive plate and a lens assembly.

Abstract: The inventive mechanism uses the output of a visible light sensor to provide accurate signal detecting and noise filtering. When the mechanism detects light for a sufficient duration and intensity in the right wavelength, it generates a trigger signal that activates a camera to record an image. Any noise in the light sensor signal is filtered out or ignored by the mechanism. The mechanism measures the light sensor signal over time, and for a signal to be an accurate signal, each measurement needs to be higher in voltage than the preceding measurement, otherwise the signal is rejected as noise.

Abstract: Slide hammer apparatus including means for restraining and non-rotatively driving and pulling fence posts. A handled, hammer section mounts in concentric, sliding relation to a main body which surrounds a fence post and contains upper and lower stops. At least one stop includes an adjustable clamp means and anvil acting pin for securing a post to the main body and permitting reciprocal motion.

Abstract: An electrochemical process for delignification and bleaching of pulp fibers is disclosed. The process involves the use of metallic chlorates and vanadium catalysts in the presence of an electric current to provide a pulp fiber of improved brightness and viscosity.

Abstract: Delignifying bleaching of lignocellulosic materials, particularly wood pulps already partly delignified by conventional alkaline pulping processes by electrochemically generated ferricyanide in the presence of an effective amount of molecular oxygen is disclosed.Attainment of low kappa numbers employing milder temperature and pressure conditions than are employed in conventional oxygen bleaching is made possible and the process may be substituted for at least a portion of the conventional chlorine based bleaching processes which are current industry standard practice for bleaching kraft pulps.

Abstract: The use of primary and secondary amines and certain other compounds in ferricyanide assisted oxygen delignifying bleaching of lignocellulosic pulps permits more rapid removal of a desired amount of lignin from the pulp and, hence, the retention of higher pulp viscosity.

Abstract: Reductive bleaching of lignin containing pulps employing polydentate ligand complexes of dipositive vanadium, chromium and titanium. High brightness pulps with good reversion stability are obtained. The process is essentially polution free as the reduced complexes can be repeatedly regenerated electrochemically.

Abstract: Macrolide antibiotics tylosin, spiromycin, cleandomycin, magnamycin, and leucomycin in combination with aminoglycoside antibiotics tobramycin, apramycin, nebramycin 5, gentamicin and neomycin form synergistic compositions which inhibit the growth of mycoplasma in mammalian tissue cultures. Tylosin-apramycin compositions enhance the feed efficiency and weight gain in post weaned pigs and are useful in the control of Pasturella hemolytica an infectious organism in cattle.

Abstract: A composite electrode having a structural electrode member with at least a portion of one surface of the electrode member constructed from a continuous matrix of an anodically passivatable metal infiltrated by a metal capable of forming an electroconductive oxide and having the infiltrating metal at the electrode surface oxidized such that an electric current path is provided through the oxidized surface of the matrix metal. In one embodiment the matrix metal is an electrochemical valve metal, e.g., titanium and the infiltrating metal is lead. Applications for the composite electrode include battery grids and electrochemical processing electrodes.

Abstract: A composite electrode having a structural electrode member with at least a portion of one surface of the electrode member constructed from a continuous matrix of an anodically passivatable metal infiltrated by a metal capable of forming an electroconductive oxide and having the infiltrating metal at the electrode surface oxidized such that an electric current path is provided through the oxidized surface of the matrix metal. In one embodiment the matrix metal is an electrochemical valve metal, e.g., titanium and the infiltrating metal is lead.Applications for the composite electrode include battery grids and electrochemical processing electrodes.

Abstract: A photoelectrochemical system comprising an n-type photoelectrode, means associated with said photoelectrode for storing charges produced at the interface of the photoelectrode and an electrolyte and a hydrogen storage electrode in contact with a hydrogen-containing electrolyte.

Abstract: An elongated bimetal member has a transverse curvature opposing temperature warp and a longitudinal curvature aiding temperature warp. The transverse curvature maintains the member straight in a longitudinal direction until the sum of the longitudinal temperature warp forces and the bias of the longitudinal curvature exceed the retaining forces of the transverse curvature.

Abstract: An electrical sequencing relay has an elongated bimetal member with a transverse curvature opposing temperature warp and maintaining the member straight in a longitudinal direction until longitudinal temperature warp forces exceeds the retaining forces of the transverse curvature. A slidable insulative operator is engaged by a free end of the bimetal member to operate an electrical switch when the bimetal member abruptly changes its longitudinal curvature.

Abstract: Reductive bleaching of lignin containing pulps employing polydentate ligand complexes of dipositive vanadium, chromium and titanium. High brightness pulps with good reversion stability are obtained. The process is essentially polution free as the reduced complexes can be repeatedly regenerated electrochemically.