Abstract: A deodorant container having entirely recyclable components to enable curbside recycling of the entire container is disclosed. The deodorant container has an interior cavity for storing the deodorant material and housing an elevator mechanism for advancing the deodorant material within the interior cavity towards the opening at the top end of the container for use. The elevator mechanism preferably includes a platform for holding and pushing the deodorant material to be dispensed. The platform comprises a first paper oval disc, a wood oval disc, and a second paper oval disc. The components may be coated, laminated, combined or otherwise treated with biodegradable materials to prevent absorption by the components and/or leakage of the deodorant material from the container and are not required to be separated from one another to be recycled in the mainstream.

Abstract: A product for incorporating ultraviolet radiation protection and antimicrobial protection into a synthetic polymer is disclosed which has a quantity of zinc oxide particles with each particle having a surface, a paste, a quantity of synthetic polymer chips, and a quantity of a reactive group for modifying each surface of each zinc oxide particle, the quantity of the reactive group sufficient for forming a bond with the quantity of synthetic polymer chips prior to the quantity of synthetic polymer chips being formed into a fiber.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention pertain to methods for biological production of hydrogen. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention pertain to a modular energy system and related methods for producing hydrogen using organic waste as a feed stock.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention pertain to methods for biological production of hydrogen. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention pertain to a modular energy system and related methods for producing hydrogen using organic waste as a feed stock.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention pertain to methods for biological production of hydrogen. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention pertain to a modular energy system and related methods for producing hydrogen using organic waste as a feed stock.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention pertain to methods for biological production of hydrogen. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention pertain to a modular energy system and related methods for producing hydrogen using organic waste as a feed stock.

Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation is disclosed which comprises the steps of dispensing a suspension of zinc oxide particles treated with an acid polymer into a washing machine during a time in which a fabric is being washed in the washing machine and mixing the treated zinc oxide particles and the fabric for the treated zinc oxide particles to bind to the fabric. Other methods for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation are also disclosed.

Abstract: An ecological fabric having protection from ultraviolet radiation incorporated therein is disclosed in which the fabric is treated by a method comprising the steps of dissolving zinc acetate or other zinc salt in a liquid to form a solution containing Zn(II) ions, adding a fabric to the solution, mixing the solution and the fabric, and adding a base to the solution when the solution and the fabric are being mixed to form a suspension of zinc oxide nanoparticles in contact with the fabric. Other methods are disclosed such as modifying a fabric by carboxylation or phosphorylation of the fabric followed by binding of the UV-blocking nanoparticles to the modified fabric and modifying UV-blocking nanoparticles with a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) or polymer layer containing an active chemical group capable of binding to the fabric and depositing the UV-blocking nanoparticles on the fabric.

Abstract: An ecological fabric having protection from ultraviolet radiation incorporated therein is disclosed in which the fabric is treated by a method comprising the steps of dissolving zinc acetate or other zinc salt in a liquid to form a solution containing Zn(II) ions, adding a fabric to the solution, mixing the solution and the fabric, and adding a base to the solution when the solution and the fabric are being mixed to form a suspension of zinc oxide nanoparticles in contact with the fabric. Other methods are disclosed such as modifying a fabric by carboxylation or phosphorylation of the fabric followed by binding of the UV-blocking nanoparticles to the modified fabric and modifying UV-blocking nanoparticles with a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) or polymer layer containing an active chemical group capable of binding to the fabric and depositing the UV-blocking nanoparticles on the fabric.

Abstract: A portable and inexpensive device for restraining a dog, cat or other animal within a defined area. The device has a main body providing an endless circular groove that confines a wire or ring to rotating movement about the main body. The ring is attached to the animal's leash and allows the animal free movement within a circular area defined by the length of the leash. A plurality of removable pins anchor the device to the ground, with the pins being stored in storage grooves in the main body when not in use. The main body has a central recess that accommodates a bowl for food or water.

Abstract: Provided are binding molecules that specifically bind rabies virus and are able to neutralize the virus. Further provided are nucleic acid molecules encoding the binding molecules, compositions comprising the binding molecules and methods of identifying or producing the binding molecules. The binding molecules can be used in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and/or treatment of a condition resulting from rabies virus. In certain embodiments, they can be used in the post-exposure prophylaxis of rabies.

Abstract: The tampon according to the invention comprises a tampon body and a withdrawal tape fastened on the tampon body. The withdrawal tape is configured such that its effective length can be changed preferably before use, but also during use. In particular, the withdrawal tape is formed with at least one loop or a fold which reduces the effective length of the withdrawal tape and can be released in order to increase the effective length of the withdrawal tape. Effective length refers to the extent of the withdrawal tape, measured from the rear end of the tampon body, which is available for the user to grip.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a liquid intranasal pharmaceutical formulation comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt of rotigotine and ?-cyclodextrin, preferably in the form of a buffered aqueous solution having a viscosity of 0.5-1.

Abstract: The double door security device uses at least two opposed hinges of the double door pair to secure corresponding door bar retainers to the door frame structure. The hinge pin is removed and the door bar retainer is placed upon the hinge, with a hinge pin of suitable length reinstalled through the hinge to secure the door bar retainer pivotally to the hinge. The door bar retainer, in combination with the hinge, defines a door bar passage for the removable installation of a door bar therethrough. The retainers may be configured to accept door bars having various cross sectional shapes, e.g. two by four lumber, square and round tubing and pipe, etc. The hinge attachment ends of the retainers are preferably beveled to minimize marring of the door and door frame adjacent to the hinge, and to serve as a door stop limiting the opening swing of the door.

Abstract: The invention provides binding molecules that specifically bind to rabies virus and are capable of neutralizing the virus. The invention further provides nucleic acid molecules encoding the binding molecules, compositions comprising the binding molecules and methods of identifying or producing the binding molecules. The binding molecules can be used in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and/or treatment of a condition resulting from rabies virus. Preferably, they can be used in the post-exposure prophylaxis of rabies.

Abstract: A backpack having a harness configured to be secured to the torso of a user, and a movable storage compartment pivotably connected at a first end to a first location on the harness. A second end of the storage compartment is releasably secured to a second location on the harness so that motion of the storage compartment with respect to the harness is restrained. The storage compartment is secured to the harness such that it can be released from a stowed position to a frontal location on the harness that is accessible to the user. With the second end of the storage compartment free from constraint, it can be pivoted about its first end from its stowed position to a frontal position on the user, wherein the frontal position allows access to articles contained in the storage compartment without removing the backpack from the user's body.

Abstract: A method for treating fungal infections in a mammal that comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising amphotericin B and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the amphotericin B is substantially pure.

Abstract: A one body member solid molded bat handle grip manufactured from Thermoplastic material or the likes for improving the gripping control of the batter for baseball or softball, which is useful for left handed or right handed players. The longitudinal raised surface along the bat handle grip allows the batter alignment of the knuckles for proper wrist roll. The grip is capable of starching over the bat knob onto the bat handle and sized for being grasped by both hands of the user. The grip fits moveably snug around the bat handle for manually rotating it around the handle to prolong the life of thin walled aluminum bats. And can keep the label lined up when batting with wooden bats. The grip is essentially immovable when squeezed by the batter. Finger channels or finger separating barriers may be included along the longitudinal raised surface. The grip material helps to reduce vibration, sting and blistering to the hands of the batter, and also reduces bat slippage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support frame for relieving the vertebral column in the trunk area between the hips and the thoracic vertebra, comprising a hip clasp supported on the hips of the patient and a thoracic vertebra clasp supported on the area of the thoracic vertebra, which are connected by means of rods extending parallel to the vertebral column. According to the invention, the distance between the hip clasp and the thoracic vertebra clasp can be adjusted so as to better adapt said support frame to the individual size of patients. For said purpose, the length of the support rods can be changed, preferably due to the fact that they are subdivided, wherein the support sections overlap in the longitudinal direction of the vertebral column and can be adjustably fixed to one another in the area of overlapping.

Abstract: An air flow control device, such as an air diffuser (21) with a differential pressure sensing assembly. The diffuser (21) has a housing (29) formed for mounting to a supply air conduit (22) for discharge of supply air (54) into a room (56). The differential pressure sensing assembly includes a diffuser-mounted portion (41) and a detachable sensor portion (40). The diffuser mounted portion (41) is provided by a pressure tube (42) having at least one opening (43) therein mounted to the housing (29) with the opening (43) positioned proximate an area of known cross section to communicate pressure at the opening (43) to an open distal end (46) of the tube (42). The distal end (46) is secured in a position accessible from a room side (51) of the housing (29).