Abstract: A bleached softwood kraft pulp fiber with high ?-cellulose content and a low CED viscosity is provided, A surfactant treated fiber useful in the production of chemical derivatives is also described. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a bicycle headset assembly. More specifically, such embodiments comprise a headset assembly cap having a cover that is mountable thereon. The cover serves at least two purposes. One purpose is to conceal a load imparting fastener receiving portion of the headset assembly cap. Another purpose is to provide a contiguous surface on which graphics can be provided.

Abstract: A surfactant treated bleached softwood kraft pulp fiber, useful as a starting material In the production of cellulose derivatives including cellulose ether, cellulose esters and viscose, is disclosed. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Abstract: A bleached softwood kraft pulp fiber with high ?-cellulose content and a low CED viscosity is provided, A surfactant treated fiber useful in the production of chemical derivatives is also described. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Abstract: A surfactant treated bleached softwood kraft pulp fiber, useful as a starting material In the production of cellulose derivatives including cellulose ether, cellulose esters and viscose, is disclosed. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of treating a human for a variety of conditions by administering an agonist of the G protein coupled receptor TGR5. In addition, the invention includes methods for determining whether a test compound is likely to be effective in treating one of these conditions by assaying it for its ability to raise intracellular iodothyronine deiodinase levels or for its ability to bind to and activate TGR5.

Abstract: A crib safety net, which is securable to an open-top interior space of a crib, comprising one or more side panels coupled relative to each other, wherein the side panels form vertical panels of the crib safety net, wherein the side panels are capable of substantially covering the side walls of the open-top crib interior space, and wherein the side panels each include a top edge portion, and a bottom panel substantially perpendicularly coupled relative to the side panels, wherein the bottom panel forms a horizontal panel of the crib safety net, wherein the bottom panel is capable of substantially covering the support surface of the open-top crib interior space, and wherein the bottom panel is capable of being at least partially covered by a crib mattress.

Abstract: Vice comprising a moveable jaw mounted on a screw-threaded main vice screw which is axially fixed but rotatable within said moveable jaw, a fixed jaw mounted on the main vice screw, the jaws being moveable toward or away from one another upon rotation of the main vice screw, the vice further comprising a screw-threaded quick release mechanism moveable between a closed position in which the screw-thread of the quick release mechanism engages the screw-thread of the main vice screw and an open position in which the screw-thread of the quick release mechanism is disengaged from the main vice screw enabling the main vice screw to be moved freely axially with respect to the fixed jaw, the movement between the closed and open positions being effected automatically upon rotation of the main vice screw.

Abstract: A bench vice comprises a fixed jaw and a moveable jaw, both sliding on a slide bar. The jaws are made of plastics material and are supported against pressures imposed by the slide by pins retained in the jaws. One of the pins on the fixed jaw is knurled to provide a jamming function against the slide. The moveable jaw has a knob screwed onto a block fixed on the slide, so that rotation of the knob advances the moveable jaw along the slide, or releases it.

Abstract: A stair building template comprises a plurality of rectangular-shaped horizontal members and a plurality of rectangular-shaped vertical members. Connectors are provided which each hold a horizontal member in a right-angled relationship with a vertical member and each vertical and horizontal member is associated with at least one connector. The horizontal and vertical members slide along their mutual connector when the connector is loosened, but are held fixed with respect to each other when the connector is tightened. Manipulation of the connectors permits the framing of the horizontal and vertical members into a configuration with the desired dimensions for the proposed staircase.