Abstract: The invention is a convective airflow dryer system for granular, crushed, and sliced fruit and other crops and materials of greater than one quarter inch in average diameter that includes a distributed airflow container. The container may be removable and stackable and has multiple interior airflow plates extending from one surface of said container to an opposing surface, connecting an inlet plenum to an outlet plenum. The airflow plates are parallel and uniformly spaced so as to form material holding bays and are configured to freely admit, and transfer air through the bays and out of the container. The dryer system and the containers are configured for directing the full airflow of the dryer system through the container or set of interconnected containers.

Abstract: Object for the invention is a method for treatment and drying of wood, in which at the first phase wood is warmed up over to the temperature close of the boiling point of water, and wood is compressed with a variable pressure between moisture permeable pressing elements, the temperature of the wood is increased so quickly, that the moisture existing in the wood does not have time to evaporate essentially before the temperature of the wood has increased around the boiling point of water. According to the invention when the surface layers of the timber have reached the temperature close the boiling point of the water the pressure is increased, and at the pressing phase the temperature of wood is kept at the temperature range close the boiling point of the water under that higher pressure.

Abstract: A dispensing device for use in combination with a clothes dryer wherein the device is designed to uniformly treat fabric. The invention further relates to a method for treating a fabric article in need of treatment that combines a clothes dryer and liquid dispensing system designed to uniformly treat fabric.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for drying a fibre-based pulp web (2), and to a drying box (1) used in the method. According to the invention, the drying box (1) contains drying zones (9a-9e), to each one of which hot drying air can be blown independently so that the web can be dried in the various zones at different temperatures. The temperature of the first zone (9a) can thus be lower than that of one or more subsequent zones (9b-9e) to prevent the water in the incoming wet web from boiling. The last zone in the drying box (1) can be a separate cooling zone (11), wherein the web is cooled by indoor air from outside the box. The temperatures can be adjusted by adjusting, with the aid of valves (8), the pressure of the steam, which heats the drying air that is fed into the various zones (9a-9e), on the basis of the temperatures measured by the sensors (23) for the various zones and of the basis weight and moisture measurements carried out on the web (2) that goes into the box (1) and comes out of the box.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating gas for a processing system is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for generating gas for a processing system includes an unitary, isolatable, transportable canister having a plurality of first spacing elements, a plurality of second spacing elements and a solid material disposed within the canister. The spacing elements have different mean diameters. The solid material is adapted to produce a gas vapor when exposed to a temperature above a predetermined level at a predetermined pressure. In another embodiment, an apparatus for generating gas includes a gas source coupled to a processing chamber by a first gas line. A canister is coupled in-line with the first gas line and contains a solid material that produces a process gas when heated. A heater is disposed between the gas source and the canister to heat gas flowing into the canister.

Abstract: An actuator (42) moves a nozzle (16) between vertical operating positions to accommodate the changing longitudinal configuration of a vehicle (18) and a rotary drive (46) rotates the nozzle (16) about a nozzle axis to efficiently direct air against the contour of the vehicle (18). The assembly is characterized by a first sensor (50) disposed upstream of the nozzle (16) for detecting the presence of a vehicle and a second sensor (52) disposed between the first sensor (50) and the nozzle (16) for detecting the contour of a vehicle and a controller (54) for generating a blower start signal in response to the first sensor (50) and for generating an actuator signal to energize the vertical actuator (42) to move the nozzle (16) vertically between operating positions. A third sensor (56) is disposed adjacent the nozzle (16) to sense the front and rear of a vehicle for generating a rotary signal to energize a rotary drive (46) for rotating the nozzle (16) about the nozzle axis.

Abstract: To provide a footwear aid for walking in water which prevents a foot slipping in a pool more effectively, and which fits more comfortably on the foot. The footwear aid for walking in water includes: a flexible sole-contact-sheet main body (1); and a foot-fastening belt (2) provided to the sole-contact-sheet main body (1), and at least a bottom surface side of the sole-contact-sheet main body (1) is formed of a woven material (3) of cotton or a cotton blend.

Abstract: Footwear having a window for visual sizing comprises a shoe having an upper portion, a window portion associated with the upper portion, the window portion for allowing viewing of a foot inserted into the shoe, and a tab portion for covering and uncovering the window portion.

Abstract: A sole and/or support assembly for boots adapted to any of a plurality of sporting activities, which enables the user to customize his/her boot depending on the sport involved, and a boot incorporating such sole/support assembly. A flexible sole is associated with a foot support with which a fastening arrangement, adapted to ensure a removable fastening of the support on the bottom surface of the sole, are associated.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a multilayered heel construction for footwear. A fluid-filled bladder is incorporated into the heel of footwear. The bladder defines an internal cavity which is adapted to enclose a fluid at atmospheric pressure. The internal cavity defines a peripheral channel adjacent the periphery of the bladder and a plurality of intersecting channels orientated transversely to the longitudinal axis of the footwear. The intersecting channels are in communication with the peripheral channel of the interior cavity. The bladder is positioned at the heel of the footwear and is positioned intermediate an upper footbed support. The lower surface of the multilayered heel assembly defines a concave, cantilever surface. The combination of the bladder, the upper footbed support and the lower cantilever surface improve shock absorption and the stability of the footwear.

Abstract: An insole for use with footwear includes a first layer including a heel portion of a first thickness, a mid portion connected to a front section of the heel portion and having a substantially constant thickness which is much less than the first thickness, and having an upward curvature, an upper surface extending along the mid and heel portions and on which a person stands, and a lower surface extending along the mid and heel portions, the lower surface including a shallow recess in the mid portion, the first layer being made of a material of a first hardness; and a flexible and resilient, thin arch spring insert of a substantially constant thickness secured in the recess and following the curvature of the mid portion, the arch spring insert being made of a material of a second hardness which is greater than the first hardness.

Abstract: The embodiment of the present invention is directed to comfortable insert that prevents a foot from slipping while remaining thin enough to be hidden when worn with open toed footwear, shoes or sandals. When used with open toed footwear, the insert prevents a person's toes from extending over a front edge of the footwear. The insert may be used for men and women's footwear, and it may be made in a variety of colors and shapes. Furthermore, the insert may be made in a variety of sizes to correspond to small, medium, and large shoe sizes. The insert may be made out of a number of different materials that provide traction to inhibit foot sliding in footwear.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe, especially a sports shoe. Said shoe has a sole (1) for receiving one or more studs (5) by means of a moulded body (2) which is arranged on the sole at an angle (&agr;) of between 15° and 25°, preferably 18°, to the plane of the sole (S) and which has an opening (3) for receiving a securing device (4) which is located on the stud. Said stud also has a recess which is complementary to the cross-section of the moulded body. The moulded body and the stud are connected by placing the stud on the moulded body and activating the securing device, so that the stud is compulsorily guided into the locking position or out into the unlocking position.

Abstract: The McDowell Heel Guard is a device that is designed to cover the back outer heel area of a shoe, a portian of the side heel areas of a shoe, being the the actual material and the actual heel of the shoe. This device will fit firmly around the conture of the outer back heel of the shoe and portians of the side of the shoe.

Abstract: A front-retracting plow is disclosed. The plow includes a vehicle mount for mounting the plow to a host vehicle, and a main blade mounted to the vehicle mount. The plow further includes a pair of wing blades pivotally mounted to the main blade, and four bar parallel arm linkages and actuators connected between opposing ends of the main blade and each of the wing blades for moving the at least one wing blade between a retracted position in front of the main blade and an extended position in substantial longitudinal alignment with the main blade, whereby a plurality of plowing widths is provided. It should be noted that the blade is advantageously used for the plowing of snow, however the plowing of other materials is envisioned such as sand or gravel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a corner adapter for attaching a ground engaging tooth to an implement bucket. The corner adapter includes a nose portion, a bottom strap and a top strap. The nose portion and the bottom strap are aligned along substantially common longitudinal axes, the top strap is aligned along a longitudinal axis that defines an offset angle. A cutout portion and gusset are provided in the top strap to permit the corner adapter to engage the side wall.

Abstract: The second vapor circuit of the second vaporizing chamber has, along the heating element (201), and located at the top of the heating body, a top channel (222) directed from the chamber towards the rear of the sole plate, and connected to the bottom channel (223) going from the rear towards the point of the sole plate, situated under the heating body of the sole plate. The iron has a heating unit (2) with a heater element, this heating unit also having a first vaporizing chamber (210) used for normal ironing, and a second independent vaporizing chamber (220) used for obtaining a surplus of vapor, each of these chambers having a vapor circuit ending in a set of vapor orifices in the sole plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for tensioning fabric and particularly, but not exclusively, to a method and apparatus for tensioning a fabric supported by a frame in a marquee. A tensioner (2) is provided with means (4) for mounting the tensioner to a frame (100) of a marquee and means (6, 8, 42) for connecting said mounting means (4) to a fabric to be tensioned. The connecting means (6, 8, 42) comprises a resiliently bendable elongate member (6, 8) which is resiliently connected to said mounting means (4) and comprises means (42) for engaging said fabric so as to permit a transfer of force between said fabric and said mounting means (4). The tensioner thereby allows fabric to be tensioned in a convenient and rapid manner.

Abstract: A point of purchase display includes a card stock having a number of slots therein, the slots being covered by a flap portion that is hinged at the bottom. Inserting of a right angle device through a slot perforates the material initially holding the flap in place and allows the flap to provide a hinge-like function that may be cooperative with the right angle device to retain it with desired retention characteristics. A method for displaying a right angle device in a point of purchase display. Another embodiment of point of purchase display has a slot and a shoulder in card stock material which cooperate with the right angle device to retain it and the card stock material as a unit for displaying.

Abstract: The present invention relates to airport advertising. Airports are divided into the “landslide” to which the general public is permitted and which includes the terminal(s), car parks etc., and the “airside” from which the public is excluded and which includes runways, taxiing area, apron etc. Billboards (7) which are substantially flush with the ground surface are located in the airside, preferably adjacent the runways (2, 3, 4). The billboards (7) are preferably between the runway extremities and a take off/touch down zone (5). Alternatively the billboards are adjacent taxiways or taxiing areas. The billboards can be provided with movable images and/or interior lighting. A typical billboard size is 50 metres×50 metres (0.25 hectares).

Abstract: Printed multiple tags for marking electro technical and/or electronic elements manufactured from a rigid plate (1) consisting of various comb-shaped elements (1A, 1A′, 1B, 1B′) obtained by injection moulding of thermoplastic material, these comb-shaped components being separated and/or separable by through-passing cutting lines and/or non through-passing (2) pre-fracture lines separating the various interpenetrating teeth (3A, 3A′, 3B, 3B′, etc.) and by non-through pre-fracture lines (4) to facilitate detachment of the tooth assemblies (1A, 1A′, 1B, 1B′, etc.) and detachment of the printed tags (3A, 3A′, 3B, 3B′, etc.) from these comb shaped assemblies; these tags (3A, 3A′, 3B, 3B′, etc.

Abstract: An improved method of advertising a companies trademarks using golf balls is disclosed. The method of the present invention includes the steps of acquiring a quantity of golf balls from a golf ball supplier, marking the golf balls at a central location with trademarks belonging to the companies and then distributing the marked golf balls to a plurality of different driving ranges. The driving ranges each have a plurality of tee areas from which golf balls are played by the members of the target audience and a field adjacent to said tees into which the played golf balls land. Each driving range distributes quantities of marked golf balls to the members and allows the members to play the marked golf balls at the tees. After the balls are played, they are collected from the fields and then redistributed to the members of the target audience to be played again at the tees. After the balls have each been worn out, the balls are removed from the driving range.

Abstract: A display means (11) for use in a display device (17), includes a support sheet (11) with at least one transparent region (5,6). A retaining means (2) is located about at least part of the periphery of each transparent region (5,6). Transparency means is adapted to be retained by the retaining means (2), the transparency means including an image to be viewed through a respective transparent region (5,6) of the device. The retaining means (2) includes a plurality of retaining ears positioned about the periphery of each transparent region.

Abstract: The present invention provides an advertising display device for displaying a continuous advertising medium (8). The display device includes a tracking apparatus (10) providing adjustable track (12). The tracking apparatus includes a frame (14) operatively connected with first and second rollers (16, 18) defining opposite ends of the adjustable track; the adjustable track having an operative configuration, a non-operative configuration and an adjustable track length; the adjustable track length being the distance between the most distal point on each of the respective rollers. One of the first and second rollers is a drive roller that provides a motive force that rotates the medium about the adjustable track when the medium is engaged with the track and it is in the operative configuration. One of the first and second roller is a tension roller that is adjustably connected to the frame.

Abstract: A transit center apparatus is provided having one or more modules attachable to a transit stop pole to provide one or more of the following conveniences to a transit stop patron: information in an optionally illuminated modular display apparatus, overhead illumination, video camera surveillance, and wireless communication. These conveniences are preferably provided through an overhead assembly and a rugged information display case. The overhead assembly houses one or more of the group consisting of solar cells, a rechargeable battery pack, overhead lights, a cell phone antenna, camera, and related circuitry. The information display case provides backlighting and houses a switch assembly. The display case is preferably constructed from extruded, interlocking aluminum frame members and is easily installable on existing support poles.

Abstract: A device for displaying information, such as an advertisement, on a lorry comprises a web of a material in sheet or canvas form, a reel which can be attached to the lorry, onto which the web can be wound up and from which the web can be unwound, and attachment means for attaching the unwound web to the lorry, which web, in the unwound state, defines an image surface with a height direction and a width direction, on which image surface the information can be placed. The height direction of the image surface is parallel to the reel.

Abstract: A safety device for use with a toy guns, less-lethal guns (such as non-powdered guns) and lethal guns detects motion of the gun, and causes light emitting diodes or other light sources incorporated into the gun to prominently flash. The flashing light sources alert bystanders in a way that distinguishes lethal firearms from toy guns and less-lethal guns. The flashing diodes can also be activated when the gun is armed, cocked or otherwise ready to be fired. Motion is detected through the use of an electric circuit that includes a spring, an oscillating mass, and a ring adapted to surround the oscillating mass.

Abstract: A firearm is provided with a weapon operating system for firing large cartridges. The firearm may be a shoulder-fired, multi-shot, semiautomatic grenade launcher for firing grenade cartridges. The grenade launcher includes a magazine with a receptacle that holds one or more cartridges, a barrel, and a receiver coupled between the magazine and the barrel. The receiver includes a lightweight weapon operating system. Springs may be provided between the receiver and the magazine to isolate the receiver and barrel from the mass of cartridges in the magazine and the mounting resistance. A vernier feed system is disclosed for disengaging stacked cartridges in a tubular magazine from one another. A lifter based cartridge feed system is disclosed for magazine round control and/or chambering. A dwell is disclosed for retarding the breech lever after it has applied power to the accelerator lever during opening.

Abstract: A firearm locking device increases firearm safety and security. A receiver cartridge shaped and sized with same caliber as firearm is loaded into bullet chamber. A barrel rod is removably engaged to the receiver cartridge and protrudes from the end of firearm barrel. Protruding end serves as fast visual indicator that firearm is unloaded and safe to handle, store, or display. A light pull on protruding end also serves as indicator that firearm is unloaded and safe. A lock and cable serve to lock the barrel rod to firearm's trigger guard to prevent removal of barrel rod from barrel.

Abstract: Grenade launchers and methods to secure a grenade launcher to a firearm are disclosed. In an example method, if the firearm has a first fixed bearing and a first movable bearing separated by a first distance, (a) a first adapter is secured to the grenade launcher, (b) the first fixed bearing is secured to one of the grenade launcher and the first adapter, and (c) the first movable bearing is secured to the first adapter. If the second firearm has a second fixed bearing and a second movable bearing separated by a second distance, (a) a second adapter is secured to the grenade launcher, (b) the second fixed bearing is secured to one of the grenade launcher and the second adapter, and (c) the second movable bearing is secured to the second adapter.

Abstract: A sighting telescope includes an objective, a path-folding system, an ocular and an infinity mark. The infinity mark can be adjusted in a vertical direction with the aid of an elevation drive. The elevation drive is provided with a sensor with which the setting of the elevation drive is detected. This detected setting is graphically displayed for the shooter in the sighting telescope.

Abstract: A telescopic optical sight for aiming a weapon at a target is described. The telescopic optical sight comprises an eyepiece, a first reticule, a second reticule spaced laterally from said first reticule, and at least one object lens. The first and second reticules are between the eyepiece and the object lens, and the second reticule aligns with the first to aim the weapon. The first reticule is the principle focus for the telescopic optical sight.

Abstract: A gun sight system includes a front sight and a rear sight providing high shot accuracy and immediate target acquisition. Each sight having light-gathering means functions dependently defining a highly visible aiming point. An elongated light-gathering plastic rod retained on a front sight base member includes a triangular viewing surface. An oval-shaped light-gathering plastic rod, retained within a rear sight housing, includes two triangular shaped viewing surfaces disposed in a V-shaped void of the housing. From a user's perspective three lighted triangular shaped viewing ends of the light-gathering means define an aiming point and provide immediate target acquisition. Multi-colored light-gathering means and the creation of hot-spots further improve the present gun sight system.

Abstract: An animal decoy moving apparatus that, in at least one embodiment, comprises a base element; a turntable responsive to the base element and configured to support an animal decoy that is commercially available separately from the animal decoy moving apparatus; a wind independent turntable motion provision element to which the turntable is responsive; and an animal decoy attachment element usable to attach the separately commercially available animal decoy to the turntable, is disclosed. An animal decoy moving apparatus of at least one embodiment of the invention may be usable to impart motion to at least three different types of conventional, stationary animal decoys (e.g., shell; free-standing, full body; and post supported), at different times, without requiring substantive modification of any of these decoys.

Abstract: A motion waterfowl decoy has a body with two sets of eyelet guides. Flexible, resilient wings are secured to the body and extend upwardly and away from the body. The body defines slots to secure the wings to the body by fitting the wings within the slots. An actuator is connected to the upper portion of the wings and passes through the at least one set of eyelet guides. The actuator and the guides are configured to confer movement to the wing by flexing the wing downwardly and inwardly. The wing may be covered with flexible material or have a flexible material secured to about a flexible resilient rib to confer more realistic movement, shape and/or appearance to the wing. Further the wing may include a hinge and a spring, wherein the spring is biased against the hinge to maintain the wing in an extended upward position.

Abstract: A floating hand held tool for engaging a snagged line and for applying force to a line without cutting the hand or arm of the user and without applying undue stress to the rod and reel of the user. The tool has a V-shaped groove in an outer circumferential rim for engaging the line and a center opening for gripping the tool by hand.

Abstract: A vibrating fishing rod has a vibratory module mounted within a handle cavity of the fishing rod. The vibratory module is accessible through an end opening defined by end edges of the handle cavity. A switch is located in the fore grip, and an electric motor and eccentric weight in the vibratory module are activated in response to actuation of the switch.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a convertible fishing reel which has a unique design to allow for a more efficient line casting and line retrieval. To accomplish this, a preferred embodiment of the invention comprises two separate components, a main-body chassis and a spool chassis. The spool chassis is connected to at least one support arm of the main-body chassis. The connection is such that the spool chassis can be rotated 90 degrees within the spool chassis, to be perpendicular to the main-body chassis in a line casting position and parallel to the main-body chassis in a line retrieval position.

Abstract: The fishing rod holder is adapted to hold fly rods in flush mounts. The rod holder has a first pipe section formed with an insertion opening. An inner diameter of the first pipe section enables an insertion of a fishing rod handle through the insertion opening and into the first pipe section. A second pipe section is rigidly connected to the first pipe section and projects away from the first pipe section distally of the insertion opening. A slot is formed in the first pipe section extending in the insertion direction away from the insertion opening.

Abstract: A bait for trolling, constituted of a significantly cylindrical, although slightly barrel-shaped, hollow and frontally open body (1). On the inside thereof, a cone-shaped core (3) is assembled in which, by means of a shaft (5), a freely rotational propeller (6) is assembled. The body is provided with a plurality of side holes (7) connecting with the inside.

Abstract: Lure body (2) comprises of hard portion (8) and soft portion (9), which is made of soft plastic, soft silicon or soft rubber. A portion of the lure body can bend repeatedly, and the hard portion is covered by the soft portion. The hard portion is made of at least two separate components, connected to each other by elastic component (10), which has elasticity. The lure body can bend approximately 30 degrees or more around the elastic component.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a head portion, a body portion and a tail portion, the fishing lure defining an internal chamber having a first opening in the head portion and a second opening in the body portion; the first opening configured to allow fishing line to be inserted therethrough into the internal chamber, and the second opening configured to allow a fishing weight to be inserted therethrough into the internal chamber. A method of assembling such a fishing lure, and a fishing weight and hook, onto a fishing line; the method comprising the steps of: assembling the fishing lure onto the fishing line by threading fishing line through the first opening and the second opening of the fishing lure; assembling the fishing weight onto the fishing line; and assembling the hook onto the fishing line.

Abstract: A de-hooking device for releasing fish from a fish hook at the end of a fishing line, without necessitating touching of the fish by the user. A handle structure is provided with a pivot to support a de-hooking element for pivotal movement to an open position essentially aligned with the handle and a closed position where the de-hooking element is located within a storage slot defined by the handle. The de-hooking element has an elongated substantially straight shank section having a tightly bent loop at the end opposite its pivot and a substantially straight terminal section of substantial length extending from the loop and lying in spaced relation with and extending a substantial distance along the elongated substantially straight shank section and defining an elongate narrow gap therewith. The terminal section has a flared terminal end oriented in angular relation with straight terminal section and defining a guide for guiding fishing line or the shank of a fish hook into the narrow gap.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for luring attack-prone, rabies-infected mammals (e.g., carnivores, bats) into restraint and/or euthanasia but not luring normal, uninfected animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rodent trap comprising one or more rodent entry means (1)secured to catch compartment (2) for containing rodents once they have been caught. Each entry means (1) allows a rodent to enter the catch compartment (2) but prevents the rodent from exiting the catch compartment (2). Each entry means (1) is releasably secured to the catch compartment (2). Each entry means (1) comprises an enclosed corridor having a fist aperture (9) for the rodent to exit the entry means (1) into the catch compartment (2). An internal sealing means (3) is associated with the entry means (1). An external sealing means (12) is provided to seal the catch compartment (2) after use.

Abstract: An improved spring-activated mole trap that includes various safety features that make the mole trap safe to use by non-professionals. The mole trap includes a foot bar that enables the individual to activate the trap using his or her foot, a limiting unshaped member that prevents the trigger arm from snapping rearward and injuring the trapper's fingers if the trap is accidentally activated while being set. The improved trap also includes a pair of handles that extend upward from the tunnel when the trap is vertically aligned in the tunnel. Using the handles, the user is able to more easily position the trap inside the tunnel. The trap further includes a wider, re-aligned trigger located closer to the soil to prevent a mole from burrowing under the trigger plate and thereby avoid activating the trap.

Abstract: A device and method for trapping flying insects including a housing having an opening for the entry of insects; a physical attractant for the insects; a trapping arrangement arranged in association with the physical attractant for trapping insects attracted thereto; and an emission arrangement for emitting a chemical attractant for the insects employing a cartridge which contains predetermined amounts of preselected chemical reactants and which engages the trapping device so that the cartridge is operative to enable the emission arrangement to produce a gaseous suspension of the chemical attractant in the vicinity of the trapping device.

Abstract: A sheet for pest control, wherein said sheet is of polymeric material and comprises at least two layers; a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the bottom layer contains a herbicide and one or more pesticides selected from among fungicides and insecticides, and the top layer optionally containing an insecticide and/or fungicide. Other aspects of the invention include a polymeric composition used in the preparation of the sheets and a method for pest control in agriculture, horticulture and gardens.

Abstract: A slug barrier employs a salt or another material that is an irritant to gastropods. An elongated flexible metal or plastic edge barrier is adapted to extend along a margin of the garden, and has a lower edge that is protrudes a few inches into the soil and an upper edge that extends above the soil. A channel member is formed at the upper edge and holds a length of the wicking material. A paste of salt and other possible minor constituents is charged into the wicking material. The salt is an irritant to garden slugs and snails. Cayenne pepper and garlic juice can be added which are know to be deterrents to a number of insects and animals such as rabbits. A liquid organic detergent in the paste prevents animals such as deer from coming to the salt and licking or biting the sponge. The detergent also deters other animals from crossing the barrier. The wicking material can be a compressed flat synthetic sponge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative gel containing crystals that form in situ in the gel from an additive. The additive is an aromatic solid or mixture of aromatic solids and may optionally include an oil-soluble ester that aids solubilization of the aromatic compound(s) in a gel-forming material, while allowing crystallization of the aromatic compound(s) after gelation. The present invention also provides articles of manufacture like candles and sustained release air fresheners containing the gel.