Abstract: System, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for allowing creating a record of an animal on a distributed ledger such as a blockchain. The animals have tags which, when read using a livestock tag reader, allow the owners of the animals to update the animal records with information about the animal, such as health and/or location data. The updated record can then be cryptographically signed and transmitted to a network server which verifies that the cryptographic signature corresponds to an owner's cryptographic signature for the animal.

Abstract: A method of forming a reinforced composite structure comprises providing a plurality of fiberglass rovings to a resin applicator. The plastic applicator has an inlet, an outlet, and a plastic applicator cavity such that the rovings enter the plastic applicator through the inlet and exit through the outlet. The inlet and outlet are relatively positioned to spread out the rovings. Resin-containing rovings are directed between a first fiberglass matt and a second fiberglass matt and then cured. A joint that connects two frame members formed by the method of the invention is provided.

Abstract: A method of forming a reinforced composite structure comprises providing a plurality of fiberglass rovings to a resin applicator. The plastic applicator has an inlet, an outlet, and a plastic applicator cavity such that the rovings enter the plastic applicator through the inlet and exit through the outlet. The inlet and outlet are relatively positioned to spread out the rovings. Resin-containing rovings are directed between a first fiberglass matt and a second fiberglass matt and then cured. A joint that connects two frame members formed by the method of the invention is provided.

Abstract: A device which is fastened at or near the top of a flagpole includes an arm which extends perpendicularly to the flagpole and has a clip positioned at or near an end of the arm. The clip engages a flag along its upper edge when fully extended. The device is fastened to the flagpole using a mounting fixture which comprises a bolt which extends transversely through a bore provided in the flagpole. The arm is angled to form a short pivot section rotatably disposed in a bore transversely through the bolt.

Abstract: This invention relates to a heavy wall monolithic iron pipe comprising nodular graphite in the outer portion of its wall and flake or quasi-flake graphite in the inner portion of its wall and a method for making said pipe. The central portion of the wall of the pipe may be a combination of nodular graphite and flake or quasi-flake graphite.

Abstract: A heavy wall monolithic iron pipe comprises nodular graphite in the outer portion of its wall and flake or quasi-flake graphite in the inner portion of its wall and a method for making the pipe. The central portion of the wall of the pipe may be a combination of nodular graphite and flake or quasi-flake graphite.