Abstract: The present disclosure to a tree roper device for placement of a line about a designated portion of a tree. The tree roper device includes an elongated pole assembly having a first end and a second end. At least one pole bracket is configured to attach to the tree and operably connected to the elongated pole assembly such that the elongated pole assembly is movable relative to the tree. A rest bar is attached to the elongated pole assembly adjacent the second end thereof and a line having a line length with a first, proximal end and a second, distal end is operably attached to a weight. The line is selectively supported on the rest bar such that movement of the elongated pole assembly positions the line and the weight in a predetermined position relative to the tree.

Abstract: A cutting tool for cutting vegetation including a rotary cutting bit adapted to be advanced through the vegetation in a direction perpendicular to a rotational axis of the bit. The rotary cutting bit can be supported by two bit supports spaced apart axially. The tool can include an extension pole which allows the rotary tool to be mounted adjacent a distal end of the pole. In this way high branches and the like can be cut.

Abstract: A cutting tool for cutting vegetation including a rotary cutting bit adapted to be advanced through the vegetation in a direction perpendicular to the bit's axis of rotation. The tool can include a guard member at least partially surrounding the rotary cutting bit. The guard member can be biased towards a first portion and pivotable to a second position during a cutting operation. The rotary cutting bit can be supported by two bit supports spaced apart axially. A removable handle and shield member can also be provided.

Abstract: A method for dice manufacturing and sifting out of defective dice by using a magnet includes the following steps: applying magnetic ink onto defective dice; hardening to ink dot on said defective dice; removing the adhesive tape from the dice; removing defective dice through the use of the magnet. Said ink preferably comprises approximately 60%-95% percentage by weight ferromagnetic powder and 40%-5% percentage by weight thermoset resin. By using the magnetic ink and the magnetic separation method, the automation of dice manufacturing can be improved and thereby productivity is increased.

Abstract: A method for the non-destructive evaluation of the integrity of wooden members, in situ, for example, embedded in the soil, employing the reflection of an acoustic wave off of the embedded end of the wooden member. The reflection is caused by the discontinuity in acoustic properties between wood and the supporting medium. The method allows the measurement, at one end of the member, of substantially the entire length of the wooden member without its removal. The acoustic wave is monitored in time and amplitude to provide indications of sound speed and attenuation, measurements which apparently are not unduly affected by coupling losses between the wooden member and its supporting matrix. These measured values may be empirically linked in an equation providing the integrity of the wooden member.

Abstract: A novel process for the removal of phosphorous from mammalian milk, preferably bovine skim milk, has been developed. The process involves passage of the milk at an elevated temperature through a Type I or Type II macroporous or gel type strong base ion exchange material in the chloride or carbonate form. The weak base anion sites inherent to the ion exchange material have been neutralized. The ion exchange material can easily be regenerated.

Abstract: An upstanding support is provided from which an upstanding threaded shaft is supported in horizontally spaced relation relative to the upstanding support. The upper and lower ends of the threaded shaft are guidedly supported from the upstanding support for movement toward and away from the latter, rotary circular cutting blade structure is mounted from the screw shaft for movement up and down along the latter and structures provided whereby the upper and lower ends of the screw shaft may be independently and/or simultaneously shifted toward and away from the upstanding support.

Abstract: A novel process for the removal of phytate from protein using ion exchange has been developed. The process involves the upflow passage of a protein slurry at an elevated temperature through a strong base anion exchanger in the chloride form. The weak base anion sites inherent to the resin have been converted to the free base form. The anion exchange material can easily be regenerated. The process can be used on-line, yields phytate removal of greater than 90%, has high (greater than 90%) protein recovery, is cost-effective, and is environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A glucose-containing liquor is treated with an ion exchange material in the bisulfite/sulfite form and the treated liquor contacted with immobilized glucose isomerase to convert a portion of the glucose to fructose.

Abstract: A method for the separation of water soluble carbohydrates from a feed solution by the utilization of a fractionation medium. The solution contains carbohydrates A and B in major amounts and carbohydrate A has a volume distribution coefficient at least 0.05 units greater than carbohydrate B when determined on said medium.