Abstract: A thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprises: (i) a dispersed phase of rubber that is at least partially cured; (ii) a continuous thermoplastic phase including at least one thermoplastic polymer; (iii) a first polysiloxane composition comprising a migratory siloxane polymer physically dispersed in a first thermoplastic material and (iv) a second polysiloxane composition comprising a non-migratory, siloxane polymer bonded to a second thermoplastic material.

Abstract: A modular cage design providing a variety of environments and stimuli for primates or other animals, including a front panel, a rear panel, and a side panel switch are hinged or interlocked together. Where hinges are used, side panels are held together by longitudinal rods, which are threaded on each end, and which pass through bores provided in the front and rear panels. The front and rear panels are fixed to the side panels by nuts threaded onto the rods.A sliding panel is provided, attached to handles which are accessible from outside the cage, for sliding forwardly, to move the primate towards the front of the cage.Doors are provided on one end panel, in either a swinging or sliding configuration, for access to the interior to the cage.The side panels are adjustable for forming multi-cage environments. In one embodiment, hooks are used, and the side panels are provided with angles, such that reversing a given side panel changes the overall shape of the cage.

Abstract: A variable maze device for enriching the environment of a contained primate, or for use as a crib toy, the device including a variable and programmable maze as well as a mechanism whereby a contained primate or a human infant may be instructed as to the location of the correct pathway through the maze.

Abstract: An educational device for enriching the environment of a contained primate, including a variable and programmable maze as well as a mechanism whereby the primate may be instructed as to the location of the correct pathway through the maze.

Abstract: A plant nutrient composition is described that includes those mineral, ionic, and hormones required by plants to carry out their biological and metabolic processes. The composition includes______________________________________ Component Concentration (moles/L) ______________________________________ Ca.sup.++ 2 .times. 10.sup.-3 to 7 .times. 10.sup.-3 Co.sup.++ 0.5 .times. 10.sup.-7 to 3 .times. 10.sup.-7 MoO.sub.4 0.5 .times. 10.sup.-6 to 3 .times. 10.sup.-6 K.sup.+ 4 .times. 10.sup.-6 to 8 .times. 10.sup.-6 I.sup.- 4 .times. 10.sup.-6 to 8 .times. 10.sup.-6 Fe.sup.+++ 0.5 .times. 10.sup.-3 to 3 .times. 10.sup.-3 Cu.sup.++ 5 .times. 10.sup.-8 to 3 .times. 10.sup.-7 Mg.sup.++ 7 .times. 10.sup.-4 to 2 .times. 10.sup.-3 Mn.sup.++ 0.5 .times. 10.sup.-4 to 3 .times. 10.sup.-4 Zn.sup.++ 2 .times. 10.sup.-5 to 5 .times. 10.sup.-5 BO.sub.4.sup.-- 0.5 .times. 10.sup.-4 to 3 .times. 10.sup.-4 Ni.sup.++ 1 .times. 10.sup.-10 to 4 .times. 10.sup.-10 auxin 1 .times. 10.sup.-6 to 4 .times. 10.sup.-6 thiamin 0.5 .times. 10.