Abstract: A shackle assembly (200) comprising a shackle body (202), a shackle pin (102) and a clip member (104) is disclosed. The clip member (104) is pivotally mounted to the shackle pin (102) and is adapted to pivotally move with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shackle pin (102) between at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the clip member (104) is adapted to engage to the shackle body (202) for allowing or at least assisting the shackle pin (102) to be secured to the shackle body (202). In the second position, the clip member (104) is adapted to be disengaged from the shackle body (202) and function as a lever for facilitating rotation of the shackle pin (102) about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising one or more compounds of Formula I: where R1 and R2 are H or taken together with the carbon atoms to which the are attached form a furane ring; R3 and R4 each independently represent H, —OH or —O—(C1-C4) alkyl; and R5 is H, (C1-C4) alkyl, —(C1-C2) alkylene-O-glucoside or —COOH; and an agriculturally acceptable vehicle. There is also disclosed a method for weed control by application of compounds of Formula I and the use of the composition for controlling weeds.

Abstract: This is a system for filtering liquids and particulates from hydrocarbons. The system starts with an intake where hydrocarbons from a source are placed into an oil circuit within the hydrocarbon filtering apparatus. The hydrocarbon that is passed through the elements of the hydrocarbon filtering apparatus has liquid, such as water removed, as well as particulates. The process is an improvement on existing machines and that the apparatus is able to run at an decreased temperature and reduced pressure as compared to the current state of the art. An improved diffuser element is made using a central tube that has a multiplicity of apertures interspersed along the shaft of the tube. The central tube has an attachment end and a closed end opposite from the attachment end. The tube is wrapped with a metal mesh and the mesh clamped in place.

Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising one or more compounds of Formula I: where R1 and R2 are H or taken together with the carbon atoms to which the are attached form a furane ring; R3 and R4 each independently represent H, —OH or —O—(C1-C4) alkyl; and R5 is H, (C1-C4) alkyl, —(C1-C2) alkylene-O-glucoside or —COOH; and an agriculturally acceptable vehicle. There is also disclosed a method for weed control by application of compounds of Formula I and the use of the composition for controlling weeds.

Abstract: This is a system for filtering liquids and particulates from hydrocarbons. The system starts with an intake where hydrocarbons from a source are placed into an oil circuit within the hydrocarbon filtering apparatus. The hydrocarbon that is passed through the elements of the hydrocarbon filtering apparatus has liquid, such as water removed, as well as particulates. The process is an improvement on existing machines and that the apparatus is able to run at an decreased temperature and reduced pressure as compared to the current state of the art. An improved diffuser element is made using a central tube that has a multiplicity of apertures interspersed along the shaft of the tube. The central tube has an attachment end and a closed end opposite from the attachment end. The tube is wrapped with a metal mesh and the mesh clamped in place.

Abstract: Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various solid state fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The solid state fragrancing object can be used to inconspicuously provide fragrance to a user in an environment by disposing the solid state fragrancing object in the environment and configuring the solid state fragrancing object as at least a portion of a fixture within the environment. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance.

Abstract: Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various solid state fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance. The fragrancing object can include a first material comprising a polyether block amide, a second material comprising a polyolefin elastomer (POE), and a fragrance component such as a fragrance oil.

Abstract: Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various solid state fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance. The fragrancing object can include a first material comprising a polyether block amide, a second material comprising a polyolefin elastomer (POE), and a fragrance component such as a fragrance oil.

Abstract: Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various solid state fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance. The fragrancing object can include a first material comprising a polyether block amide, a second material comprising a polyolefin elastomer (POE), and a fragrance component such as a fragrance oil.

Abstract: A receptacle for fragranced articles. The receptacle comprising a pair of opposing panels sealingly joined along a plurality of edges. The receptacle includes a sealing element disposed adjacent a first one of the edges. The sealing element spans a distance between a second one of and third one of the opposing edges. The sealing element is configured to be unsealed and re-sealed. The panels of the receptacle are formed of a laminate barrier including a plurality of films, wherein each of the films is configured to optimize a performance characteristic of the receptacle.

Abstract: A modular cleaning device including a handle assembly having a container, a dispensing element in fluid communication with the container, and a cleaning element. A backpack including a bladder in fluid communication with the dispensing element is also included. The handle assembly is configured to dispense a fluid from at least one of the backpack and the container.

Abstract: Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various solid state fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The solid state fragrancing object can be used to inconspicuously provide fragrance to a user in an environment by disposing the solid state fragrancing object in the environment and configuring the solid state fragrancing object as at least a portion of a fixture within the environment. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance.

Abstract: A moppable floor mat is disclosed comprising a plurality of layers sharing a common peripheral boundary, the layers including an adhesive layer, a liquid impermeable layer, a high-traction layer, and a liquid absorbent layer. The adhesive layer is configured to be releasably adhered to a floor and capable of being mopped over without causing a movement of the moppable floor mat relative to a surface of the floor. The moppable floor mat further comprises a seal formed adjacent the peripheral boundary of the plurality of layers, wherein the seal is configured to form a fluid-tight barrier preventing liquids from exiting through the seal from the moppable floor mat.

Abstract: Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various solid state fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The solid state fragrancing object can be used to inconspicuously provide fragrance to a user in an environment by disposing the solid state fragrancing object in the environment and configuring the solid state fragrancing object as at least a portion of a fixture within the environment. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance.

Abstract: Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance. The fragrancing object can include a first material comprising a polyether block amide, a second material comprising a polyolefin elastomer (POE), and a fragrance component such as a fragrance oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to an axial piston machine of a kind that has a plurality of pistons each reciprocating in a respective cylinder in a direction substantially parallel or at an angle less than 30 degrees to a crankshaft axis. The crankshaft axis presents a crank that is at an angle to the crankshaft axis and to which a reciprocator is mounted. The reciprocator effects the controlled movement of the pistons in their cylinders via a connection mechanism that connects each said piston with said reciprocator. The machine includes at least one pair of rotational constraint mechanisms to constrain the movement between the reciprocator and the pistons.

Abstract: A bottle including a reservoir configured to contain a fluid therein. The bottle further including a grip portion in fluid communication with the reservoir. The grip portion has at least one of a textured surface substantially enveloping the grip portion and a plurality of annular indentations and a plurality of protrusions formed thereon.