Abstract: A composite scented candle has a high load scented shell and a core candle with a similar or lesser fragrance load. The inside candle can be wax, paraffin, gel oil or polyamide-based and can be scented or unscented. The outside shell can be made of paraffin wax and a reinforcement having a melting point of at least 70° C. and is scented at a level so that fragrance is continuously released without burning and is further activated by lighting the core candle. The composite scented candle can be presented as a pillar candle.

Abstract: A log system for providing a log system that is easy to light which burns longer and cleaner than conventional logs. The log system includes a housing comprised of a flammable material and a plurality of corn kernels contained within the housing which provide fuel to a fire. A copper member may be included within the housing for adding visual effects to the flame. A securing string may be attached about the housing for securing the housing in one piece.

Abstract: Fuel composition which combusts instantaneously, comprising from 40 to 95% by weight of an instantaneously combusting fossil fuel and from 60 to 5% by weight of a non-fossil solid fuel chosen from the group comprising urban solid waste, elastomeric and non-elastomeric polymer materials and mixtures thereof, this fuel being suitably treated so as to be instantaneously combustible. Method and plant for the instantaneous combustion of the said composition.

Abstract: A fuel catalyst for improving combustion efficiency is provided that includes at least one hydride producing element, and at least one element of greater activity on the electrolytic scale than the hydride producing element and at least one element of lesser activity on the electrolytic scale than the hydride producing element. The hydride producing element preferably includes an element from at least one of a Group IV and Group V of the periodic table. The element of greater activity and the element of lesser activity preferably includes at least one of zinc, magnesium, aluminum, palladium, silver, copper and cerium. Preferred formulations of the catalyst element include: a) 20-60 %wt antimony, 10-30 %wt tin, 10-80 %wt zinc and 1-5 %wt silver; b) 40 %wt antimony, 18 %wt tin, 40 %wt zinc and 2 %wt silver; c) 20-60 %wt antimony, 10-30 %wt tin, 20-80 %wt magnesium, 1-8 %wt cerium and 0.1-1.0 %wt palladium; d) 40 %wt antimony, 25 %wt tin, 30 %wt magnesium, 4.8 %wt cerium and 0.

Abstract: An outer margin of a lining sheet is secured to a land border of a pond by a device comprising an elongate member and a plurality of fasteners, such as metal or polymeric stakes. The elongate member defines a wall and a flange projecting from the wall, meeting the wall at a junction dividing the wall into an upper portion and a lower portion, and being divided into a series of tabs enabling the wall to flex, each tab having a preformed hole. Each fastener has a pointed shank, which is driven through the preformed hole of a respective one of the tabs of the flange, through the outer margin of the lining sheet, into the land border of the pond, whereby to secure the outer margin of the lining sheet to the land border of the pond so that the upper portion of the wall projects upwardly and defines a landscaping or hardscaping border and so that the lower portion of the wall projects downwardly into the pond to limit uplifting of the lining sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to seed with a covering which contains a nitrogenous fertiliser. The nitrogenous fertiliser contains a fast-acting component, which is intended for the young development of the seed, and a slow-acting component, which is intended for the formation of a time-release of nitrogen. The weight ratio of the two components is chosen dependent upon the requirements of the respective seed.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain container type products, specifically planters consisting of four or more sides and a bottom, and post caps consisting of four sides and a lid. This invention provides for constructing said products by joining components that are milled from composite wood extruded stock using conventional wood milling methods. Products so constructed possess present wood or plastic commercial products. A joining method for the component parts that employs dove-tailed grooves and channels and requires no adhesives, nails or other fastening devices is provided.

Abstract: A floral sleeve initially having a flattened condition and openable therefrom for use in covering, containing or wrapping a floral grouping, botanical item, pot, or pot having a floral grouping or botanical item therein. The sleeve has a biconcave lower end, and may have a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a non-linear or linear upper edge. When having a detachable upper portion, the sleeve has a detaching element which when employed to detach the upper portion, leaves a linear, or non-linear upper edge on the lower portion of the sleeve. The biconcave lower end of the sleeve may have a gusset therein.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the conversion of a hydrocarbon-bearing feedstock to a valuable product gas such as methane (CH4). The feedstock can advantageously be a low-cost or negative net cost feedstock such as municipal waste or low-grade coal. The method advantageously includes the step of forming large volumes of hydrogen gas and contacting the hydrogen gas with the feedstock to produce methane. The methane can be combusted to produce electricity, such as in a combined cycle generator.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds containing furfural and hydroxymethylfurfural are derived from acidic hydrolysis of biomass. Heterocyclic compounds are vaporized and subjected to reforming and steam shifting to produce a gas containing hydrogen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. The gas containing hydrogen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide is scrubbed by a solvent, capable of dissolving carbon monoxide, to produce a gas containing hydrogen, carbon dioxide and substantially devoid of carbon monoxide. The solvent containing dissolved carbon monoxide is heated to provide a solvent for scrubbing and a vapor containing carbon monoxide recycled for additional steam shifting. The gas containing hydrogen, carbon dioxide substantially devoid of carbon monoxide, is further scrubbed of carbon dioxide to produce a gas substantially devoid of carbon monoxide and substantially devoid of carbon dioxide containing hydrogen suitable for use in a fuel cell.

Abstract: A window lifter comprises a cable, a window linkage driven by the cable, a fixed device and a cable redirecting device. The cable redirecting device is rotatably mounted on the fixed device and adapted to automatically lock onto the fixed device upon reaching a predetermined angular position. In addition, the cable redirecting device has a cable guiding portion which is not a figure of revolution about the axis of rotation relative to the fixed device. This window lifting mechanism provides a simple structure with few elements. Its assembly is also simple: the cable-redirecting device is rotatably mounted on the fixed device; it is thereafter rotated for tensioning the cable and then locked in a position where the cable is tensioned.

Abstract: A carrier member for a vehicle window winding mechanism is provided, having a passage for a rail along which the carrier member slides, and at least one tab or tongue applying a force to the rail in a direction perpendicular to the direction of sliding of the carrier member, and parallel to the plane of a window glass. Such a carrier member avoids problems of noise or undesirable forces originating from faulty alignment or assembly of a window winding mechanism guide rail or rails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved astragal used with exterior double door installations, such as french doors. When attached to the edge of the generally inactive door, the astragal provides a door stop for the active door, a seal to prevent intrusion of water, and a lock for the inactive door. The invention particularly pertains to extruded metal astragals capable of increasing the resistance of the double door system to high wind conditions. The astragal comprises a longitudinally extending base member that has at least one longitudinally extending channel and a pair of spaced apart outwardly extending legs. At least one bolt is slidably inserted in the channel adjacent to one of the first and second ends of the channel. The astragal is attached to the door by at least one cleat whose spaced apart arms engage the legs of the base member providing resistance to the astragal rocking in relation to the door edge when the doors are under wind forces.

Abstract: In order to avoid an improper bending-open of a sealing element on the door and thus an access gap for a tool or the like, a corner plate is provided in the miter corner of the door, which corner plate is held in the door frame by way of a safety catch, so that the sealing element cannot be pulled out of the member profile of the door.

Abstract: A polishing composition comprising the following components (a) to (g):

Abstract: A fire protection system employs a plurality of radio frequency transmitter temperature sensors remotely located around a building to be protected, one or more sprinkler heads coupled to a water supply line and mounted on the roof of the building to provide sprinkler coverage of the building and a perimeter area surrounding the building, and control circuitry responsive to a radio frequency signal transmited by one or more of the remotely located temperature sensors when a temperature exceeding a threshold temperature of the sensors is sensed thereby to initiate the flow of water to the one or more sprinkler heads for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A portable motor-vehicle workshop has a plurality of rigid rectangular I-beam reinforced floor panels, bolts securing the floor panels together to form a planar horizontal floor, and a plurality of portals each having a pair of spaced vertical lower posts having lower ends secured to the floor, respective angled connector beams extending inward and upward at acute angles from upper ends of the lower posts, respective upper posts extending vertically from upper ends of the angled beams, and a horizontal connector beam extending between upper ends of the respective upper posts. A plurality of panels are bolted to the posts and beams of the portals and enclose a space above the floor. A lift on the floor can raise a vehicle up between the upper posts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a small-room structure for indoor installation, easy to assemble and enabling disassembling without leaving any trace of mounting on the floor surface, ceiling, etc., in a large room, and capable of forming a small-room space designed to serve to the purpose of use or produce specific tastes, in prescribed space of a large room, beautifully and with a sense of luxury, by selecting unit components as required.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus includes first, second, and third walls and a drip edge. An interior portion of the apparatus is defined between the first wall and the second wall, and the third wall connects the first wall and the second wall within the interior portion. A hole is contained in the first wall to provide a passageway from the interior portion to an exterior portion of the apparatus. The drip edge is coupled to the first wall in the exterior portion and is disposed below the hole. In a further implementation, the apparatus includes fourth and fifth walls and a cavity. The fifth wall extends inwardly from the fourth wall, and the second wall extends downward from the fifth wall and is laterally offset from the fourth wall. The cavity contains an electrical conduit, is defined between the second wall and a plane containing the fourth wall, and is defined between the fifth wall and a base supporting the apparatus.

Abstract: A system for sealing the gaps that occur along the perimeter of a building envelope, particularly along with installation of an exterior finish system channel, or screed, as occurs in the installation and application of stucco. It is common to have gaps occur between the channel, base plate, and foundation of the building envelope. The system utilizes a foam sealing element in combination with the channel, caulking, a fiberglass netting that is installed along the bottom of the channel and the face of the foundation, and, an adhesive sealant that seals and adheres the fiberglass netting to the foundation. The system includes several embodiments for use in either new construction or as an aftermarket product.

Abstract: A barrier against arthropods crawling along a surface comprises a soft pliable polymer collar portion adapted for tight and substantially continuous receipt against a surface. A mounting portion secures the collar to the surface and serves to preventing relative motion between the collar and the surface. A generally continuous flared skirt member extends from the collar and is comprised of a soft pliable polymer having a arthropod-deterring ingredient molded therein. The skirt defines an unobstructed access opening opposite the collar. The opening is defined by an end of the generally continuous skirt.

Abstract: A barrier against arthropods crawling along a surface comprises a soft pliable polymer collar portion adapted for tight and substantially continuous receipt against a surface. A mounting portion secures the collar to the surface and serves to preventing relative motion between the collar and the surface. A generally continuous flared skirt member extends from the collar and is comprised of a soft pliable polymer having a arthropod-deterring ingredient molded therein. The skirt defines an unobstructed access opening opposite the collar. The opening is defined by an end of the generally continuous skirt.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in a roof curb assembly. The apparatus typically includes an outer shell, the outer shell including first and second portions attachable to one another to form a polygonal shape. The apparatus also typically includes a base plate assembly attachable to the shell and a bar assembly. The base plate assembly is typically receptive of the bar assembly. The apparatus further includes an inner liner arranged interior to the outer shell and an insulator disposed between the inner liner and the outer shell. The bar assembly includes a plurality of integral crisscrossing bars that operate as a restriction to unauthorized access to the interior of the roof curb assembly.

Abstract: A mobile cellular telephone tower comprises a self-propelled base and a tower connected to the base. The tower includes a base segment and at least a first extendable segment operatively connected to a second extendable segment. A winch is connected to the base, and a first cable is connected between the base segment and the first extendable segment to extend the first extendable segment. A second cable is connected between the winch and the second extendable segment to retract the second extendable segment. Cellular telephone network testing equipment mounted on the tower.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for constructing hollow metal frames having a grout filled interior is disclosed. An apparatus includes a substantially planar body having an upper and lower surface. The upper surface includes at least one grip. The lower surface includes a gasket and a number of protrusions. The protrusions are placed into holes on the hollow metal frame into which additional components such as hinges are to be added. Grout is added to the frame and allowed to harden. Once the grout is hardened, the grout guard is removed and air spaces are retained. Screws and other components are typically filled into the air spaces.

Abstract: A foam-type acoustic panel is designed to be mountable on a stand having a shaft. The acoustic panel includes a main body portion. The main body portion has a first end, a second end, a front surface, a rear surface, a top surface, a bottom surface, and first and second interlocking members. The first and second interlocking members define a multi-segment cut that extends between the top and bottom surface. The multi-segment cut includes a first end disposed at one of the front and rear surfaces, and a second end disposed interiorly of the other of the front and rear surfaces. The second end of the multi-segment cut defines an elongated aperture extending between the top and bottom surface for receiving a shaft of a stand.

Abstract: A post footing for holding a post segment above a ground surface comprises an outer sleeve adapted to be forcibly driven into the ground. A socket member is pressure fitted within the outer sleeve with the leading end of the sleeve extending beyond the socket member to prevent the latter from being damaged in the event that an obstacle be encountered while the footing is being driven into the ground. The socket member defines a socket adapted to receive and hold an above-ground post segment once the footing has been installed in the ground.

Abstract: A sub-floor, perimeter, L-shaped water drainage panel for new construction basements having walls and supporting footings for receiving and draining water running down the walls and/or water entering at the wall/footing interface. The plastic drainage panel is molded with a plurality of spaced frustroconical wells on vertical and horizontal sections thereof, to engage the wall and footing, and space the panels therefrom and to be filled with wet concrete composition, when the floor is poured, to support the wall and footing against the basement floor and prevent relative movement therebetween.

Abstract: The Rigid Polyethylene 4×4 Fence Post Form (Rigid Post Form) is a rigid sleeve with a bottom, designed to fit over the end of 4×4 wooden posts to allow for removal of a post after cementing in place. The Rigid Post Form is held in place with two stainless steel screws at the top of the sleeve. The Rigid Post Form also provides protection of wooden posts from wood rot below grade-level and damage from wood rot and lawn tools at grade-level. The Rigid Post Form is easy to install and is cost effective.

Abstract: A floor covering has a plurality of extruded rigid rails that are placed side-by-side, and are held together with flexible junction members that fit into bottom opening slots in adjacent rails. Each rail also has a guide for receiving tread inserts, as shown, strips of carpeting, on an upper side thereof. The tread inserts are slid into place longitudinally under overhanging shoulders. An end cap is placed on each end of each rail for preventing the junction members and the tread inserts from moving longitudinally to keep the rails and the tread inserts in an assembly.

Abstract: A climate seal frame member assembly for constructing a frame around an ingress/egress door to a structure. The assembly includes an elongate, two-part member where one part is extruded from a foamed PVC material and the other part is milled from an elongate piece of lumber. The PVC member is exposed to the outdoor environment when installed, and the milled wood part, isolated from the outdoor weather by a weather-strip, provides a wooden surface for receiving paint or stain. The cross sectional shape of the PVC part is extruded to incorporate a door stop and a tongue for engaging with a matching grove milled into the wooden part. The system is formed by extruding the PVC member, milling the lumber, applying an adhesive where the PVC member joins the wooden member, joining the parts along the edges having adhesive, and nailing the two members together.

Abstract: A curved temporary display wall consisting of vertical structural members and a curved rail used both as a base and a top rail holding the structural members from which a cornice bracket assembly allowing graphics to be displayed offset from the curved display wall is attached at any height along the vertical length of the structural members.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for improving the connection between a building panel and a foundation. The improved connection is made possible by a unique form assembly that includes a trough assembly and a novel means for adequately supporting the trough assembly while the concrete is poured. The trough assembly creates a trough, which is an elongated hollow notch at the top of the foundation that resembles the shape of the trough assembly. Thus, the trough assembly is designed such that its width is approximately equal to the width of the building panel. The trough assembly also includes an angle iron affixed to the top of its sides. The trough assembly provides the building panel an elongated hollow groove having angle irons on each side. The prefabricated panel is therefor affixed to the angle irons. Placing the prefabricated panel in the foundation in such a manner and affixing it to the angle irons provides the panel with improved lateral and horizontal support.

Abstract: A floor panel is provided for use in a sub-floor application. The floor panel has an upper member and a lower member. The upper member is made from a sheet floor material and the lower member is made from a waterproof sheet material. The lower member has a series of projections extending away from the floor panel and located adjacent to an underlying surface when the panel is in use. The projections allow moisture to drain between the floor panels and the underlying surface and also permit air circulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated, insulated panel for use in the construction industry. The integrated panel includes an integrity reinforcing truss disposed between upper and lower surface panels for enhancing the overall strength of the integrated panel. An adhesive insulating material is preferably disposed between the surface panels to assist in bonding the elements of the integrated panel into one piece. The strength and integrity of an integrated panel may be varied to satisfy the needs of a particular application through varying the dimensions and materials of the structural elements.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a membrane laminate for a roofing system comprising a membrane sheet and a nonwoven material laminated to said sheet. The nonwoven material has a semi-permeable, skinned layer formed therein.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with an assembly unit of support crib which can be easily assembled and disassembled to form a crib of the desired supporting height. The pyramid crib block is formed from identical shaft-like elements, chocks, which connect to one another through horizontal interlocking means, preferably angled dovetail joints. Chocks may be interconnected to form a polygonal pyramid crib block, preferably either a triangular or a rectangular in shape. Each pyramid crib block is stackable. It is superimposed one another as layers and interlocked vertically between layers to from a stable and durable crib that is easy to construct and inexpensive to build.

Abstract: The device comprises a folding structure (3, 7, 20) involving a set of bars (7) which are articulated to one another by nodes (3, 20), and elongate support elements capable of being fixed to roughly vertical rows of receiving nodes (3) to receive the parallel edges (24) of the flexible panels (1).

Abstract: A framing system for adjustably connecting building components comprising an outer stud, an interior support member, and a connecting clip.

Abstract: Retrofit connectors that secure together the outside sheathing and underlying structural members of wood-frame or masonry houses, preventing damage when subjected to lateral stresses from a hurricane, or transverse loads from an earthquake. The connectors have special bushings and bearing surfaces that tie the outside sheathing and underlying structural members together, but allow deflection, and transfer of energy to other structural members. Different embodiments of the connectors allow them to adapt to most wood-frame and masonry homes, and to most roof pitches.

Abstract: A reinforcement rib is provided at the reverse side of the elongated side molding in longitudinal direction and a portion of the reinforcement rib is elevated to form a welding rib.

Abstract: This invention generally pertains to a composite building material comprising a lightweight core with a thin fiber cement facing on one side of the core and a second facing material on the other side. The fiber cement facing that is used on at least one of the faces of the building material is {fraction (3/16)}″ or less, more preferably ⅛″ or less. The green fiber cement facing is preferably formed by a slurry-dewatering process to form a sheet that is in a plastic, uncured, state prior to manufacture of the composite. The composite building material is assembled in an uncured state and then cured.

Abstract: A machine 10 to aid in forming at least one flange 11 on tubular bag material 12. The machine 10 includes at least one assembly 28 provided with a longitudinally extending slot 22 through which a fold 13 passes to be heated by hot air delivered to the slot 22. A pair of pressure rollers 27 engage the heated fold 13 so that the bag material 12 of the fold 13 adheres to form the flange 11.

Abstract: A heat sealing and cutting mechanism to form a heat seal and a cut across a tube of flexible packaging material includes a carrier to contact the tube. A pair of closely spaced heat sealing bands are disposed on the carrier and are energizable to form closely spaced heat seals across the tube when the carrier is in contact with the tube. The heat sealing bands are configured to define temperature gradients along the heat sealing bands. A cutting wire is also disposed on the carrier and is positioned between the heat sealing bands. The cutting wire is energizable to cut the tube when the carrier is in contact with the tube.

Abstract: A strap detector is used with an automatic strapping machine. The strap detector includes a strap detector mounting bracket mounted to the automatic strapping machine, and a pivot block attached to the mounting bracket. The pivot block has an aperture formed therein. A shaft is positioned in the pivot block aperture, and a finger is mounted to a free end of the shaft. A guide block is positioned along the shaft and spaced from the free end, and a sensor is operatively coupled to the detector mounting bracket proximal the guide block. The finger is engaged by sealed strapping material and, when the strapping material is properly sealed, movement of the strapping head away from the articles moves the guide block into a position to change a state of the sensor.

Abstract: A method for rejecting a filter bag for infusion products in a manufacturing machine, basically comprising a step of feeding said filter bag (1) along a production line (A), through handling means (6) for moving the filter bag (1) to and from a plurality of work stations installed in sequence along said production line (A) where the filter bag (1) is completed by attaching a connecting string (4) and pick-up tag (5); a step of detecting and inspecting the filter bag (1) as it is being completed through corresponding sensors (7) connected to a control unit (8); a step of feeding the filter bag (1) towards an intermediate station (9) where it is picked up and transferred to a subsequent stacking station (10) for the forming of stacks of a preset plurality of filter bags (1); when a defect of fault in the filter bag (1) is detected by the sensors (7) while it is being completed, the step of feeding the defective filter bag (1) is disabled in order to prevent the filter bag (1) from being transferred to the inter

Abstract: A method and related machine for wrapping filter-bags (1) in sealed outer envelopes (S) comprises the following steps: feeding single, plane sheets (6) to a station (7) for wrapping each sheet (6) over a corresponding filter bag (1); folding the sheet (6) into a U-shape about a transversal axis (X) of the sheet (6) itself so as to form at least two opposite wings (6a, 6b) between which the filter bag (1) is placed; rolling the longitudinal edges (8a, 8b) of the U-shaped sheet (6) so as to flatten them; and, lastly, joining at least the longitudinal edges (8a, 8b) of the U-shaped sheet (6) to form a sealed outer envelope (S) around the filter bag (1).

Abstract: A syringe having a syringe body of a norbornene and ethylene copolymer, the body defining a chamber for containing water and having an opening, a plunger seal of a halobutyl-based elastomer sealing the opening; and wherein the syringe meets all requirements of the United States Pharmocopoeia for sterile water for injection.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for individually bagging bundles into stretchable open bags. The apparatus comprises a bag stretching structure about which a bag can be turned inside out for wrapping an underlying bundle in response to continuous downward movement of the bag stretching structure once the closed end of the bag opposite the open end thereof has engaged the top surface of the bundle.

Abstract: A method of packing reams of sheets, wherein each ream is defined by sheets stacked to form a rectangular-base prism of a given height, and has two base faces defined by respective end sheets in the ream, two lateral faces perpendicular to the base faces, and two end faces; the method providing for feeding the ream along a given path in a feed direction parallel to the base faces, placing a sheet of packing material along the path of the ream and perpendicular to the feed direction, and conveying the ream and the sheet of packing material in the feed direction through a folding spindle to fold the sheet of packing material into a U about the ream.