Abstract: An embodiment of an anticorrosive metal workpiece includes an anticorrosive metallic coating principally composed of sprayed zinc particles adhered to a metal surface of the workpiece and a protective coating covering the metallic coating.

Abstract: An attachable wrap for bottles, generally with adhesive on the back side, a decorative or informative design on the front side, and a detachable panel that exposes the original label of the bottle when removed. The wrap optionally has one or more of the following: a detachable card that may optionally be hung from the neck of the bottle, a detachable coupon, a booklet that may optionally be detachable, and a decorative pattern that shows through the wrap. The wraps may be adjustable in size in order to accommodate bottles of varying diameters, by detaching perforated regions along one or more edges, or by stretchable elastic regions or accordion pleats. The wraps may be pre-packaged as a kit. The wraps may also be printable by the user in a sheet-feed printer, and may optionally be packaged with software for manipulating text and pictures, and configuring a printer.

Abstract: A digging attachment is for a front-end loader of the type having an hydraulically-operated frame for supporting and manipulating a bucket, scoop, or other tool located at the front of the loader. The attachment includes a mainframe assembly constructed to be removably fastened to the frame of the front-end loader, and a digging-attachment assembly that includes a bucket and is constructed to be coupled to the mainframe assembly. A powered cylinder interposes the mainframe assembly and the attachment assembly, and is operable to move the bucket from a closed position to an open position.

Abstract: A rebar end heating tool for heating cylindrically shaped pieces of rebar includes handle structure, and a heating unit. The heating unit is coupled with the handle structure and constructed with the capability of heating a piece of rebar having a diameter in the range of ⅜ inches to 1¼ inches to a temperature of about 500° F. in less than about ten seconds.