Abstract: A pet step storage unit has a staircase with a plurality of stairs, each stair being open at its outboard lateral end and closed at its inboard lateral end. The stairs are closed off at the inboard lateral end by a planar side support which extends the length and height of the staircase. Semi-enclosed spaces are formed beneath the stairs, access to the spaces being gained through openings leading into the space. Vertical and horizontal partition components separate spaces into sectionalized storage compartments which can remain open for ready access, or which can be configured for accepting and retaining drawers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a traffic control sign assembly that comprises a sign having a central opening. Control consoles are positioned on opposite sides of the sign in centered relation to the central opening and are connected to one another and to the sign. A two-sided bread board type LED light panel is mounted in the central opening within the control consoles with light-diffusing panels mounted over the LED light panel. A power source is connected to the LED light panel. A first silk screen with legend “STOP” and a second silk screen with legend “STOP” or “SLOW” is located on the back of each of the light-diffusing panels in alignment with the LED light panel. Switch means for turning said power source “ON” in a holding or a flashing mode or “OFF” is provided. A handle assembly is secured to the sign.

Abstract: A mold apparatus and method for forming a shaped laminate in one step are provided where the laminate includes a cladding layer and a foam backing layer. The apparatus includes a male mold half matable to a female mold half that define a mold cavity. An inlet is mounted on the mold apparatus for introducing foamable materials into the mold cavity. Edge folding members, carried by one of the mold halves, movable from a retracted position to an extended position, fold the cladding layer over at least part of the edge of the foam backing layer. Trim blades are located adjacent to the edge folding members movable from a retracted position adjacent the cavity to an extended position engaging the other mold half to sever the cladding layer to define the finished shape of the laminate.

Abstract: A method of making an interior trim panel for attachment to structure of a vehicle includes the steps of placing a trim insert into a cavity of an apparatus and over a first seal thereof. The method also includes the steps of loading a retainer over the trim insert to sandwich the trim insert between the retainer and the first seal and closing the apparatus. The method further includes the steps of filling the cavity with a plastic material and introducing steam into the apparatus to expand the plastic material to form a substrate and bonding the substrate against the trim insert to form an interior trim panel.

Abstract: A mold apparatus and method for forming a shaped laminate in one step are provided where the laminate includes a cladding layer and a foam backing layer. The apparatus includes a male mold half matable to a female mold half that define a mold cavity. An inlet is mounted on the mold apparatus for introducing foamable materials into the mold cavity. Edge folding members, carried by one of the mold halves, movable from a retracted position to an extended position, fold the cladding layer over at least part of the edge of the foam backing layer. Trim blades are located adjacent to the edge folding members movable from a retracted position adjacent the cavity to an extended position engaging the other mold half to sever the cladding layer to define the finished shape of the laminate.

Abstract: A method of making an interior trim panel for attachment to structure of a vehicle includes the steps of placing a trim insert into a cavity of an apparatus and over a first seal thereof. The method also includes the steps of loading a retainer over the trim insert to sandwich the trim insert between the retainer and the first seal and closing the apparatus. The method further includes the steps of filling the cavity with a plastic material and introducing steam into the apparatus to expand the plastic material to form a substrate and bonding the substrate against the trim insert to form an interior trim panel.

Abstract: A mold apparatus and method for forming a shaped laminate in one step are provided where the laminate includes a cladding layer and a foam backing layer. The apparatus includes a male mold half matable to a female mold half that define a mold cavity. An inlet is mounted on the mold apparatus for introducing foamable materials into the mold cavity. Edge folding members, carried by one of the mold halves, movable from a retracted position to an extended position, fold the cladding layer over at least part of the edge of the foam backing layer. Trim blades are located adjacent to the edge folding members movable from a retracted position adjacent the cavity to an extended position engaging the other mold half to sever the cladding layer to define the finished shape of the laminate.

Abstract: A framing device enabling formation of an in-ground reinforced concrete structure and a method thereof, wherein the preformed structure of beams, rods, and plates is placed into a prepared site, removable platens are placed therein, concrete is poured therebetween, resulting in a reinforced concrete structure of which the framing device is an integral part. The framing device and resulting concrete structure is especially useful for installing therewithin a loading dock leveling device, scale, or other platform-mounted device for the load-bearing support of the device.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-alkyl-4-acyl-6-tert-butylphenol compound having the chemical structure: ##STR1## wherein -R is an aliphatic group having a terminally unsaturated moiety selected from --C.tbd.CH and --CH.dbd.C.dbd.CH.sub.2, and R' is selected from saturated, straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms; the 2-alkyl-4-acyl-6-tert-butylphenol compound being produced in a reaction mixture comprising the corresponding 2-alkyl-6-tert-butylphenol: ##STR2## the corresponding carboxylic acid: RCOOH, and trifluoroacetic anhydride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-aminoethyl-substituted phenyl compounds, especially beta-aminoethoxy-substituted phenyl compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a safe and effective amount of a compound of the present invention and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The present invention further relates to methods for producing analgesia and reducing inflammation, in humans and lower animals, by administering the compounds or compositions of the present invention. In addition, the present invention relates to methods for making compounds of the present invention and intermediates useful in these synthesis methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-aminoethyl-substituted phenyl compounds, especially beta-aminoethoxy-substituted phenyl compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a safe and effective amount of a compound of the present invention and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The present invention further relates to methods for producing analgesia and reducing inflammation, in humans and lower animals, by administering the compounds or compositions of the present invention. In addition, the present invention relates to methods for making compounds of the present invention and intermediates useful in these synthesis methods.

Abstract: A process for preparing primary substituted n-alkane compounds, comprising contacting the olefin product of an olefin metathesis reaction having an alpha-olefin as the reactant with a bis-cyclopentadienyl zirconium hydrohalide and, after contacting the product of the olefin-zirconium hydrohalide reaction with an electrophilic reagent, recovering said primary substituted n-alkane compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing primary substituted n-alkane compounds, comprising contacting the olefin product of an olefin metathesis reaction having an alpha-olefin as the reactant with a bis-cyclopentadienyl zirconium hydrohalide and, after contacting the product of the olefin-zirconium hydrohalide reaction with an electrophilic reagent, recovering said primary substituted n-alkane compound.