Abstract: A portable exercise device has a base with a pair of contact surfaces suitable to receive the feet of a user, and first and second retracting cables connected to the base. First and second independent springs are biased to retract the cables onto the respective take-up reels. A user-variable, common resistance mechanism includes two brake drums connected to associated take-up reels by one-way clutch mechanisms. Methods of using the device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A foot-holding assembly of a body inversion exercise equipment having a collapsible base seat and a rotatable support assembly pivotally mounted on the base seat comprises an adjusting bar and an operating bar. The adjusting bar has an end thereof fastened to the rotatable support, a footrest disposed at distal end thereof, and a pivoting seat adjacent to said footrest. The operating bar is pivotally connected at one end thereof to said pivoting seat of said adjusting bar and has a curved segment formed from said one end of the operating bar toward another end of the operating bar with a predetermined length.

Abstract: A method for making an elastic roller for a pressing apparatus comprising a plurality of rollers to define at least one chamber therebetween comprises the step of: providing at least one cavity below the roller surface of said elastic roller in the region of at least one roller end for cooperation with at least one raised portion provided on said elastic roller in the region of the roller end or on a counter roller of said pressing apparatus.

Abstract: A toner supply roller comprises a metallic core shaft and an electrically conductive elastic layer formed to surround the outer surface of the shaft. The conductive elastic layer is formed of open-cell polyurethane foam. The polyurethane foam is impregnated with an electrically conductive polymer and a binder.

Abstract: A roller body for a roller, for pressure-treating and/or temperature-treating a web-shaped medium, for example paper, wherein said roller body is a casting body made of an iron-based alloy comprising graphite lamellae; particular regions of the roller body are placed under tensile stresses during or after production, said stresses being larger than those which occur in these regions during transport or operation of a roller, wherein the additionally applied tensile stresses trigger local plastic deformations in peripheral regions of the graphite lamellae, such that once the tensile stresses are no longer applied, the roller body behaves elastically and no longer permanently deforms, up to the stress level achieved.

Abstract: Hinge-lid boxes for cigarettes, comprising a box part (12) and lid (13), are frequently fitted with a closure aid for the lid (13). Said closure aid comprises interlocking elements which can be brought into engagement with one another, namely a lid inner tab (16), on the one hand, and a collar front wall (17), on the other hand. In order to ensure operativeness as soon as the pack is used, it is ensured that the closure aid is already in engagement when the pack is completed, i.e. before it is used for the first time. For this purpose, the lid (13) is partially opened after being substantially completed and is then moved into the closed position again thereby ensuring engagement of the closing elements.

Abstract: Tags are removed from a hopper one at a time and transported by a moveable carriage, carrying a rotatable vacuum arm with a suction cup, onto a tag support platform. The arm moves the tag through an arcuate path section to a plane parallel to the plane of the support platform and then through a linear path section into alignment with the support platform. The tag is clamped to the top surface of the tag support platform. The article to be tagged is placed between the undersurface of the tag support platform and an anvil. The anvil moves up to hold the article against the underside of the tag support platform. The fastener dispensing device is moved toward the tag support platform such that the needle passes through an opening in the tag and penetrates the article. The fastener is ejected to attach the tag to the article. The hopper is independently position adjustable horizontally and vertically. A laser facilitates positioning of the hopper.

Abstract: A decorative cover or container for holding a flower pot, floral grouping or botanical item, and constructed from a sheet of material having a plurality of folded portions, wherein the decorative cover or container is initially constructed in a flattened condition, and having a base portion which is opened to expose an interior space into which a pot or floral grouping can be disposed, and having a bottom having bottom folds secured by a bottom fold securing element.

Abstract: Glass fiber which substantially has the following composition as represented by mol percentage and has a glass transition temperature higher than 300° C. and lower than 400° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical glass for press molding, in particular, a low softening point glass which contains, in an oxide glass of phosphate type, a durability improving component in addition to glass forming components, and has a weight loss of at most 0.15 weight % in a durability test, and which is represented, in term of elements for making up the glass, by the following chemical composition (mol %): 1 P2O5   32 to 40% Li2O   6 to 21% Na2O   8 to 31% K2O   4 to 22% Al2O3  7.4 to 16% ZnO   0 to 19.6% BaO   0 to 12% and Sum of Li2O + Na2O + K2O 35.

Abstract: The invention concerns an optical colored glass with a composition (in percent by weight based on oxide) of

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to preserve the characteristic properties of an aluminum nitride ceramics and reduce its volume resistivity. An aluminum nitride ceramics contains boron atoms in an amount of not lower than 1.0 weight percent and carbon atoms in an amount of not lower than 0.3 weight percent and has a volume resistivity at room temperature of not higher than 1×1012 &OHgr;·cm. Alternatively, an aluminum ceramics comprises aluminum nitride and intergranular phases mainly consisting of boron nitride constituting a conducting path and has a volume resistivity at room temperature of 1×1012 &OHgr;·cm. Such ceramics may be obtained by holding a mixture at least containing aluminum nitride and boron carbide at a holding temperature not lower than 1400° C. and not higher than 1800 ° C. and then sintered at a maximum temperature higher than the holding temperature.

Abstract: A catalyst for purifying exhaust gases, which enables the HC-purification performance to be further improved by suitably arranging an HC-adsorbent. The catalyst includes a coating layer which is composed of alumina and zeolite, and carries a noble metal. The weight ratio of alumina and zeolite in the coating layer ranges from 5:1 to 1:1. Zeolite adsorbs HC when exhaust gases are in a low temperature region, and HC desorbed from zeolite is oxidized and purified with the noble metal.

Abstract: A propylene block copolymer with a high proportion of ethylene-propylene copolymer particles (rubber component) well dispersed in a propylene polymer exhibiting well-balanced rigidity and impact resistance can be obtained by using a solid catalyst for polymerization of olefins comprising (a) a solid catalyst component with controlled morphology, comprising magnesium, titanium, and a halogen atom, having an average particle diameter, specific surface area, and pore volume in a specific range, and having a pore size distribution in which an cumulative pore volume with a pore size of 100 Å or less is more than 50%, (b) an organoaluminum compound, and (c) an organosilicon compound. The block copolymer is very useful particularly for the application of vehicle parts such as a bumper and parts for household electric appliances.

Abstract: The present invention provides catalysts, reactors, and methods of steam reforming alcohols over a catalyst. Surprisingly superior results and properties obtained in methods and catalysts of the present invention are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is provided a method of a high stability selectable hydrogenate catalyst producing and using for MCHD manufacturing. The present invention comprised a preparing procedure for Ru/Al2O3 catalyst including an activity raising procedure for said catalyst including and a DMCHD manufacturing process which said high stability catalyst is used for a selectable hydrogenating reaction.

Abstract: An adsorbent of free of the dust emission derived from an adsorbing material is provided. The surface of the adsorbing material such as activated carbon is coated by a porous coating layer of a polymer material. The porous coating layer is formed by spraying and applying a suspension or a solution containing the polymer material over the adsorbing material, or by immersing the adsorbing material into the suspension or the solution. The polymer material may preferably be fluororesins, polyamide resins, polyimide resins, polyester resins, polystyrene resins, polyolefin resins, polycarbonate resins, polysulfone resins, acrylic resins, cellulose resins, vinyl chloride resins, polyacetal resins, and polyurethane resins. The adsorbent can be employed for indoor ambient air cleaning members, methods for cleaning air, air cleaning devices, dehumidifying materials for inner gas of dual-glass window, drying agents for organic solvents, adsorbents for hard disk drives and freshness keeping member.

Abstract: Proposed is a process for producing active carbon with increased catalytic activity, wherein the process starts from an active carbon substrate which in particular is an active carbon substrate based on a carbon-bearing cokable raw material, and includes heating of the active carbon substrate to the activation temperature by contacting it with a reaction gas mixture and cooling of the active carbon substrate which is activated in that way.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure constituted by

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording material comprising a thermosensitive layer provided on a substrate, and the thermosensitive layer comprises as main ingredients a leuco dye and a developer to make colored state of said leuco dye when heated, wherein the developer is an oligomer composition obtained from the reaction of a polyvalent isocyanate compound represented by following Formula (I) with an aromatic amine represented by following Formula (II); 1

Abstract: Described are herbicide compositions and methods for their preparation and use, in particular, herbicide compositions and methods relating to herbicide compositions containing herbicide compounds in acid form, and further including an acidifying agent.

Abstract: Described are suspension concentrates that include glyphosate acid, herbicide compositions prepared therefrom, and methods of making and using each.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted arylsulphonyl(thio)ureas 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phenacylamine derivative of the formula (I) or a salt thereof: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted aryl ketones of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: An agricultural and horticultural plant growth zeolite-based composition containing a particular zeolitic (i.e., zeolite-containing) material, termed “Jordanite,” is disclosed. This composition exhibits a collection of outstanding advantageous properties in agricultural and horticultural applications. Jordanite, which is found in a particular area of Jordan, comprises primarily phillipsite as the zeolite, optionally in conjunction with palagonite. Jordanite provides surprisingly better results as compared to when other zeolite-based soil amendment compositions, even when it is used as the mined material that has been only subject to a grinding or crushing operation to a desired mesh size. As mined, Jordanite contains very low levels of undesired Na+ ions. It can, therefore, be used without being subjected to a washing operation to remove these ions. Jordanite also possesses a very high CEC.

Abstract: The invention provides an organic diacid anhydride-modified chitosan and a method of preparing the same under high shear conditions which eliminates the use of solvents and excessive amounts of aqueous liquids. Also provided are organic diacid anhydride-modified chitosans containing an inorganic basic material which enhances the aging stability thereof. The invention also provides fluids useful in various well drilling and servicing operations comprising an alkaline aqueous liquid containing an organic diacid anhydride-modified chitosan, as well as a method of drilling wells therewith.

Abstract: A power supply assembly, which is placed subsea and is connected to an umbilical from a platform, supplies electrical power to subsea equipment. The power supply assembly supplies power during drilling operations to a pump for pumping drilling fluid from the sea floor to the sea surface. During production operations, the power supply assembly provides power to a booster pump to pump the well fluid away from the subsea well for collection. The subsea power supply assembly optionally also provides power to electrically charged portions of subsea separators that remove water from the oil in the well fluid. The booster pump the pumps the oil from the separator away from the subsea wellhead for collection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power transmission lubricating composition containing a base oil, a dispersant, a lubricant additive produced by the reaction of a dihydrocarbyldithio-phosphoric acid and a hydrocarbyl acrylate, and optionally a viscosity index improver. Improved friction performances in automatic and continuously variable transmissions are achieved by utilizing the fluids of the present invention in ash-free lubricating oil compositions for transmissions and axles.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which comprises a lubricating oil and a refrigerant, wherein the lubricating oil comprises a polyalkyleneglycol derivative of the formula (I): RX(RaO)x(RbO)y(RcO)zRd, wherein: X=O or S, R is a C3 to C15 substituent comprising a heterocyclic ring, in which the heteroatom(s) in said ring is (are) oxygen and/or sulphur, Ra is a C2 alkylene group, Rb is a C3 alkylene group, Rc is a C4 alkylene group, Rd is the same as R, or is H, a C1-C20 alkyl or a C1-C20 acyl, x, y, z are each independently 0 or an integer of 100 or less, and x+y+z=4 to 100, but excluding compositions where the refrigerant is halogen-free and R contains a carbonate group. The use of borate esters as dehydrogenating agents in conjunction with the above lubricating oils is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates, generally, to a high temperature stable mixed polyol ester lubricant composition partly containing an aromatic carboxylic acid ester and a process of making the same. Typically, the aromatic acid ester is benzoic acid, and the lubricant composition preferably comprises a mixture of linear C5, i-C9, and linear C7-10 aliphatic carboxylic acid. The esters are preferably formed from an aliphatic polyol. These mixed polyol esters are useful in aero-derived gas turbine engines.

Abstract: There is provided a durable low-torque lubricating oil for bearings and fluid dynamic bearings, porous oil-impregnated bearings and hydrodynamic type porous oil-impregnated bearings suitable for use as bearings in small-sized spindle motors for information equipment. The lubricating oil composition comprising (A) a diester of a monovalent aliphatic alcohol containing 6-10 carbon atoms and a saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid containing 10 carbon atoms as base oil and (B) 3-20% by weight of a low-viscosity lubricating oil with a kinematic viscosity of less than 11 mm2/s at 40 ° C., a fluid dynamic pressure bearing unit or a porous oil-impregnated bearing unit containing said lubricating oil composition or a spindle motor provided with said bearing unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid particulate fabric-treatment composition comprising:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product of reaction between an amino functional polymer comprising at least one primary and/or secondary amine and one or more active ingredient. By the present invention, there is provided a release of the active component over a longer period of time than by the use of the active itself.

Abstract: A method for cleaning contact lenses employs a composition that includes tromethamine in an amount effective to reduce the amount of denatured protein on the contact lens, thus rendering the contact lenses easier to clean. Additionally, by soaking contact lenses in the composition prior to inserting the lens on the eye, the compositions provide a prophylactic effect in preventing protein denaturation while the contact lens is worn.

Abstract: The invention concerns an etching liquid appropriate for etching thermoplastic polyimide resins. The etching liquid it is composed of an aliphatic amino-alcohol whose number of carbon is equal or inferior to 4 having an amino group or an imino group and a hydroxyl group in a molecular thereof, and a tetra alkyl ammonium hydroxide aqueous solution.

Abstract: A purge solution for removing water-based dehydrated paint residues from a paint delivery system includes 2-15 total weight percent of a purge concentrate diluted with solvent. The concentrate includes 20-99.5 total weight percent of a C4 alcohol or an alkoxylated C4 alcohol, and 0.5-30 total weight percent of an amine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a surface cleaning and maintenance composition including a non-ionic surfactant, a quaternary ammonium surfactant and water. Optionally, neutralizer and fragrance can be included in the composition. The inventive composition can be used in highly dilute concentration to clean and maintain stone surfaces while minimizing undesirable adverse appearance effects.

Abstract: A non-toxic, non-hazardous, environmentally safe composition provides an effective, fast acting cleaning solution for removal of tar, oils, asphalt and other bituminous materials from industrial equipment surfaces. The composition is a mixture of a carrier monocyclic monoterpene and a nonionic surfactant such as an alkylphenol ethoxylate. The mixture is applied directly to surfaces to be cleaned, and rinsed with water in the absence of mechanical intervention.

Abstract: Solid block alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed comprising a source of alkalinity, and other detergent additives including sequestrants. The solid block detergents of the invention used a mixed inorganic and organic sequestrant composition that successfully softens service water used in manufacturing aqueous detergents from the composition, but also obtains substantially improved organic soil removal on dishware or flatware. The solid block detergents of the invention comprise large masses of the chemical ingredients having a weight of greater than about 500 grams in a solid block product format that is typically dispensed using a spray on water dispenser that creates an aqueous concentrate that is used in a washing machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactant mixtures of hydroxy mixed ethers and polymers, optionally together with typical ingredients of dishwashing detergents and cleaners and optionally other nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants and to the use of such surfactant mixtures for the preparation of cleaning solutions with improved performance against resoiling.

Abstract: A single-dose quick dissolving cleansing agent, also with preventing and treating activity for disorders and diseases in human beings and animals, wherein the agent comprises a surfactant, a first and second disintegrating agents combined for causing a sudden disintegration and dissolution of the agent upon contacting the agent with a liquid medium, an agglutinating agent, a phyto-therapeutic extract providing the preventing and treating activity, and bactericide, essences and colorants.

Abstract: Principal solvents, especially mono-ol and diol principal solvents, having a ClogP of from about 0.15 to about 0.64, preferably from about 0.25 to about 0.62, and more preferably from about 0.40 to about 0.60, are disclosed that have the ability to make clear aqueous fabric softener compositions containing relatively high concentrations of fabric softener actives having ester linkages in their long, hydrophobic chains. The fabric softener actives are either unsaturated, or have intermediate length chains (˜C12-14) and the said principal solvents are used at levels of less than about 40%. Other solvents may be present. Some of the said principal solvents are novel compounds and/or novel mixtures. Premixes of the fabric softening actives, the principal solvents, and, optionally, other solvents are useful in the preparation of complete formulations by obviating/limiting the need for heating.

Abstract: Objectionable odors from agrichemicals can be masked by adding one or more terpene or their oxygenated derivatives to the formulation before, during, or after application. A particularly preferred formulation is a granulated insecticide that includes an insecticidal amount of a phosphoroamido(di)thioate in solid form, a polymeric binder, a small amount of an anticking aid, and a masking agent containing an essential oil that is either mixed throughout the granule or sprayed onto its surface. The essential oil masks objectionable odors from the active ingredient without adversely affecting the storage stability or efficacy of the active ingredient.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), where X═ a CHO, CN, CH═NOH, or CH2OH group and the C═C double bond may be either E or Z configuration are characterised by an interesting and original odour characteristic with high dispersion. Said compounds are suitable for use as fragrances, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or in alcoholic perfumery.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for obtaining perfuming compositions, perfumed substances and perfumed products for perfumery, characterized in that they contain, as active principle imparting smell, an efficient amount of a 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid ester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selective neuropeptide Y (NPY) Y1 receptor antagonists. More closely, it relates to use of, and methods of using, selective NPY Y1 receptor antagonists for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. The invention also relates to use of a NPY Y1 receptor as a drug target in screening procedures to find anti-inflammatory compounds.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically acceptable compounds for administering to a subject, comprising the general structure II: 1

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an agent for preventing and/or treating multiple organ failure comprising Tumor cytotoxic factor-II (TCF-II) or Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to chimeric peptides and compositions that facilitate the transport of insulin across biological membranes, methods for preparing the chimeric peptides, and a method for treating a subject suffering from diabetes.