Abstract: A pet waste retrieval and storage system and associated method ensures sanitary collection, and subsequent storage in accompanying sealed plastic bags, without any waste material coming into direct contact with the user, device components, or other unintended surroundings. A pet waste retrieval and storage system includes a container of sufficient volume, an accompanying lid, lid attachment lanyard, with associated non-corrosive installation hardware, a fabric cover with fastening means for attachment to the container's outer surface diameter, and an elastic leash connecting lanyard.

Abstract: Compositions, methods and devices for bioremediation that comprise components of constructed microbial mats with organic and inorganic materials are described. The compositions, methods and devices can be used for bioremediation of different individual contaminants and for mixed or multiple contaminants, and for production of beneficial compositions and molecules.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of use of constructed microbial mats, comprising cyanobacteria and purple autotrophic bacteria and an organic nutrient source, in a laminated structure, are described. The constructed microbial mat is used for bioremediation of different individual contaminants and for mixed or multiple contaminants, and for production of beneficial compositions and molecules.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of use of constructed microbial mats, comprising cyanobacteria and purple autotrophic bacteria and an organic nutrient source, in a laminated structure, are described. The constructed microbial mat is used for bioremediation of different individual contaminants and for mixed or multiple contaminants, and for production of beneficial compositions and molecules.

Abstract: This invention relates to remedial bacterial systems in a constructive mat including ensiliaged material, particularly constructed mixed microbial mats for specific bioremedial applications. Preferably, the constructed mixed microbial mat comprises ensiled grass clippings with a cyanobacteria and a chemotrophic bacteria.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon fuel, especially a copper-sweetened aviation jet fuel, contains a metal deactivator which is an oxime of either an orthohydroxy aromatic ketone or .alpha.-hydroxy aliphatic ketone, or an imine of a diamine with an ortho hydroxy aromatic ketone, an alkyl substituted ortho hydroxy aromatic aldehyde or a -diketone. Preferred materials include oximes of 2-hydroxy-5-t-butyl benzophenone and 2-hydroxy-5-nonyl acetophenene and di-imines of ethylene and propylene diamines with benzoyl acetone, 5-t-octylsalicylaldehye or 2-hydoroxy-5-methyl butyrophenone.The metal de-activator is added in conventional proportions, typically about 5 to 10 ppm (by weight) to the fuel which may contain either conventional additives such as anti-static, anti-icing and corrosion inhibiting additives.