Abstract: A method is provided for evaluating the catalytic activity of carbonaceous chars via the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in contact with such materials. In this method the rise in temperature occasioned by the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide under essentially adiabatic conditions is monitored as a function of time. By use of this method, carbonaceous chars having high catalytic activities may be rapidly and conveniently identified.

Abstract: An oxidized activated carbon having a contact pH between 7.1 and 8.2 for general use in aqueous treatment systems to prevent pH and alkalinity excursions during start-up of the system and an oxidized activated carbon having a contact pH between 6.0 and 9.5 for specific use in aqueous treatment systems to control pH and alkalinity changes during water treatment.

Abstract: A method is provided for the restoration of catalytic activity in deactivated nitrogen-treated carbon catalysts. Nitrogen-treated carbon catalysts are those carbonaceous chars which have been subjected to nitrogen-containing compounds at temperatures above about 700.degree. C. These nitrogen-containing compounds can be present either as part of the char raw material or as an additive to the char at any point during its manufacture. The method provides for a means to restore catalytic activity which is largely independent of the mechanism by which deactivation of the catalyst sites occurs. In the present invention, the deactivated nitrogen-treated carbonaceous char is heated to temperatures greater than 700.degree. C., followed by cooling in an inert atmosphere. While at temperatures above 700.degree. C., the char can be exposed to gasifying agents such as steam, carbon dioxide, or oxygen.

Abstract: A process is provided for the removal of peroxides from gaseous or liquid media. The improvement is provided by the use of a carbonaceous char active for peroxide decomposition which is prepared by the carbonization and oxidation of a bituminous coal or bituminous coal-like material at temperatures below 700.degree. C. followed by exposure of the carbonized, oxidized char to a nitrogen-containing compound during the initial calcination and condensation of the carbon structure as the temperature is raised to above 700.degree. C.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the manufacture of a catalytically-active carbonaceous char capable of rapidly decomposing hydrogen peroxide in aqueous solutions. The process of the invention uses a low temperature carbonization and extensive oxidation of a bituminous coal or bituminous coal-like material followed by exposure to a nitrogen-containing compound at high temperatures during the initial calcination and/or activation. The resultant catalytically-active chars have the ability to rapidly decompose aqueous solutions of hydrogen peroxide and are useful for catalytic conversion of H.sub.2 S, SO.sub.x, NO.sub.x, chloramines, and/or peroxides in liquid and/or gaseous streams.

Abstract: An arrangement for a vehicle seat for connection with the floor of a vehicle is provided which, in a preferred embodiment, includes two generally parallel rails extending within the vehicle being connected with the vehicle floor, the rails having associated therewith a locking plate having first and second unique openings, a seat bun frame mounted with relative means of travel with respect to the two rails, a seatback pivotally mounted with respect to the seat bun frame, the seatback having upright and folded down positions, a first locking pin operatively associated with the first lock plate openings for selectively setting the position of the seat bun frame with respect to the rails, a second locking pin operatively associated with the second openings for selectively setting the position of the seat bun frame with respect to the rails, a first release handle for releasing the first and second locking pins from engagement with the lock plate, a first lock-out for preventing the actuation of the first release

Abstract: An oxidized activated carbon having a contact pH between 7.1 and 8.2 for use in aqueous treatment systems to prevent pH and alkalinity excursions during start-up of the system.

Abstract: An activated carbon oxidized by air or oxygen at near ambient temperatures having a contact pH between 7.6 and 8.5 for use in water treatment systems to prevent pH excursions during operation of the system.

Abstract: An arrangement of a vehicle seat for placement on a vehicle floor having a seat in a storage position is provided in a preferred embodiment including two elongated rails connected to the vehicle floor, the rails having a first hook and a plurality of notches to provide a locking plate; a slider for each side of the vehicle seat having a second hook interlocked with the rail's first hook; a locking pin for selective engagement with the rail notches, the locking pin being connected with the slider to selectively set the position of the slider with respect to the rail: a riser pivotally connected with each slider; and a seat bun connected with the risers, the seat bun assuming a storage position by forward pivotal movement of the risers.

Abstract: Carbonaceous chars capable of catalytically decomposing aqueous hydrogen peroxide at higher rates at given char densities than other known catalytic chars are provided for. This improvement is provided by an increase in the catalytic activity at a given char density of the said catalytically-active carbonaceous char. The catalytically-active carbonaceous chars are useful for, but not limited to, the catalytic conversion of H.sub.2 S, SO.sub.x, NO.sub.x, peroxides, and/or chloramines in liquid and/or gaseous media.

Abstract: An improved process is for the removal of sulfur oxides from gas or liquid media containing oxygen and water by contacting said media with a catalytically-active carbonaceous char. The improvement is provided by the use of a catalytically-active carbonaceous char prepared by low-temperature carbonization and oxidation of a bituminous coal or bituminous coal-like material followed by exposure to a nitrogen-containing compound during the initial high-temperature exposure of the low-temperature oxidized char. Following this initial high-temperature treatment the material can be further calcined or activated as desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method of utilization of for the same of a vehicle car seat with a leg rest. The apparatus of the present invention provides an infinitely variable leg rest whose inclination is determined by the location of a sliding lock mechanism on a rod projecting underneath the leg rest.

Abstract: A restraint belt guide loop assembly for deflecting a belt from a retractor to a diagonal position across the occupant upper torso includes a mounting frame pivotally mounted on the vehicle body with the belt passing between upper and lower belt clamping shoes movably mounted on the frame so that downward acting tension on the belt urges the lower shoe downwardly. A pair of C-shaped levers are mounted on the bracket adjacent the ends of the shoes. Each lever includes an upper arm bearing on the upper shoe and a lower arm supporting the lower shoe so that downward movement of the lower shoe by the tension on the belt pivots the lever and forces the upper shoe downwardly toward the lower shoe. The upper arm is longer than the lower arm so that the pivoting movement of the lever causes the downward movement on the upper shoe to be greater than the downward movement of the lower shoe so that the upper shoe overtakes the lower shoe and clamps the belt between the shoes against sliding movement through the frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides an incremental linear vehicle recliner seat. The invention utilizes a polygonal rod with threaded apices which is pivotally connected with the seat back. The rod is surrounded with a nut connected with the seat cushion. The nut is rotated alternatively between a locking position to threadably engage the apices of the rod and a release position allowing the rod to slide through the nut thereby allowing the angular position of the seat back to be adjusted.

Abstract: An integral track vehicle seat structure has a pair of laterally spaced side rails providing seat cushion mounting means, including a seat spring and seat back adjustment mechanism mounted to the side rails, a plurality of floor anchors for securing the side rails to the vehicle frame and an integral track formed integrally of the side rails and floor anchors including relatively adjustable and position lockable upper and lower track members each having an opened box section like configuration which slidably fit in internested, telescoping relation to secure the vehicle seat at all times to the vehicle floor while providing for forward and backward seat adjustment.

Abstract: Firelighting apparatus for lighting fires comprising a holder for use in combination with a lighter of the type having a separate rotatable flint sticker and a movable fuel valve. The holder includes a first elongate member having a mounting adjacent its remote end for removably mounting the lighter thereto. A second elongate member has mounted adjacent its remote end a frictional engaging member. The first and second elongate members are mounted for relative longitudinal movement therebetween such that relative movement in one direction causes the frictional engaging member to consecutively rotate the flint striker and engage the fuel valve to light the lighter and relative movement in the opposite direction to extinguish the lighter.