Abstract: The present application describes providing an attestation level to a received communication. The attestation level may be used to communicate a level of security to a network or a called party that receives the communication. The attestation level associated with the communication may indicate to a destination network and/or recipient that the phone number associated with the communication is secure and/or the telephone number has not been spoofed.

Abstract: The outer periphery of a pelletizer barrel is devoid of obstructions allowing the number, location and size of vents to be maximized, thereby improving the flow rate of gas being vented from the interior chamber, allowing increased efficiency in and of production of pellets. Screens on the vents are disposed adjacent the inner surface of the barrel sidewall, reducing the volume within which snow can accumulate, thereby avoiding reduction in the venting of gas from the interior chamber resulting from snow accumulation in the vent passageways.

Abstract: A retractable compact knife spear is provided. The knife spear may include a knife blade, as opposed to standard barbs and may be compacted to strap to a diver's leg. The retractable knife spear may include other features, such as sound signaling devices and may be used as a pointer when leading dive teams. The retractable knife spear is useful for eradication of invasive fish species, such as the lion fish in the Caribbean and along the U.S. east coast.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-colored mulch pads include providing a mold; mixing together a rubber component, a binder and a first coloring agent to form a matrix having a first colored surface; and introducing a second coloring agent onto the matrix to create a multicolored skirt having a second colored surface opposite the first colored surface.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-colored mulch pads include providing a mold; mixing together a rubber component, a binder and a first coloring agent to form a matrix having a first colored surface; and introducing a second coloring agent onto the matrix to create a multicolored skirt having a second colored surface opposite the first colored surface.

Abstract: An elastomeric mat is provided, which includes rubber buffings, a binder holding the buffings together, and a coloring agent. A portion of the rubber buffings is randomly and angularly oriented, relative to the lower surface of the mat, to provide a non-uniform upper surface and a non-uniform thickness of the mat. The irregular spacing of the rubber buffings and the irregular surface texture results in a mat resembling natural shredded wood mulch. Fertilizer may also be incorporated on, or within, the mat to nurture trees or other plants about which the mat is placed.

Abstract: A mulch mat made of recyclable material is provided having a surface made of recycled material such as rubber and another surface made of a weed inhibiting fabric. The fabric extends from at least one edge of the mat to provide an overlapping area upon which another of the mats sits to prevent weed, grass and other plants from growing between the mats.

Abstract: A mulch mat made of recyclable material is provided having a mulch-appearing surface made of recycled material such as rubber and another surface made of a plant inhibiting fabric. The fabric extends beyond the mulch-appearing surface on at least one edge of the mat to provide an area upon which another of the mats may be positioned to prevent weed, grass and other plants from growing between the mats. In addition, the mulch mat may include fertilizer to nourish nearby trees, bushes and the like.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-colored, rubber pads such as edging and mats include providing a mold; mixing together a rubber component, a binder and a first coloring agent to form a matrix having a first colored surface; and introducing a second coloring agent onto the matrix to create a multicolored pad having a second colored surface opposite the first colored surface.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-colored, rubber steps such as stepping stones and pavers include providing a mold; mixing together a rubber component, a binder and a first coloring agent to form a matrix having a first colored surface; and introducing a second coloring agent onto the matrix to create a multicolored step having a second colored surface opposite the first colored surface.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-colored mulch pads include providing a mold; mixing together a rubber component, a binder and a first coloring agent to form a matrix having a first colored surface; and introducing a second coloring agent onto the matrix to create a multicolored skirt having a second colored surface opposite the first colored surface.

Abstract: A class of compounds useful for providing long-term control of pests, such as insects, nematodes and acarids, having the structural formula: ##STR1## where R is lower alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthyl or substituted napthyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or phenyl; R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio; R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylamino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 dialkylamino; and X is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, haloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, alkenyl, substituted phenyl, benzyl or substituted benzyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl; R.sup.2 is alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino; R.sup.3 is alkyl; and X and X.sup.1 are each independently sulfur or oxygen; exhibit insecticidal, acaricidal and nematicidal activity. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds as well as methods of controlling insects, acarids and nematodes.

Abstract: Organophosphorus-substituted oxadiazines are disclosed which exhibit insecticidal, acaricidal and nematicidal activity, as well as compositions including such compounds, and methods for controlling insects, acarids or nematodes employing such compounds and/or compositions. Also disclosed are novel intermediates useful in the preparation of such compounds.

Abstract: A new class of 2-(tetrahydro-2-theinyl)phenyl esters of phosphorothioic acid is disclosed. This class of compounds is an effective pesticide and finds particular application as an insecticide. A class of pesticidal compositions employing these compounds in combination with a carrier therefor is also set forth.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; X is hydrogen or methyl;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyl, phenyl, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkoxy, phenoxy, phenylthio, phenylsulfinyl, phenylsulfonyl, tetrahydro-2-thienyl, dioxytetrahydro-2-thienyl, alkali metal carboxylate, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl or N(R.sup.5)R.sup.6 ;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; andn is 0, 1 or 2 is disclosed. A method for controlling insects using an insecticidally effective amount of this compound is also taught.

Abstract: The application is also directed to a pesticidal composition comprising the above-recited compound and a carrier.

Abstract: Thiomethyl-substituted organosilane compounds demonstrate unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal control. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds, a method of controlling pests employing such compounds, and a process of manufacturing such compounds.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, cyclopropyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 diakylaminoalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylthioalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinylalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonylalkyl, phenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 alkaryl, furyl, thienyl or pyridyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are the same or different and are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, allyl, benzyl or tolyl with the proviso that both R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are not hydrogen; and n is O, 1 or 2 and methods of making same are disclosed. This compound is useful as a pesticide.Intermediates useful in synthesizing this pesticidally effective compound are also taught. These intermediate compounds have the structural formulas ##STR2## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen; however, both R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 cannot be hydrogen if R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are both hydrogen or if one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is hydrogen and the other nitro; in addition R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and may be fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyl, phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkoxy, phenoxy, provided that if both R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, then R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 cannot be 3-phenoxy and hydrogen; also R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and may be phenylthio, phenylsulfonyl, alkali metal carboxylate, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl or --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 ; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are C.sub.1 -C.sub.