Abstract: A method of making a fuel composition for a modified internal combustion spark ignition engine comprising combining a fuel grade ethanol, an oxygen-containing component and at least one C6-C12 hydrocarbon. A fuel produced by such a method is also provided.

Abstract: An additive composition for a fuel oil composition and that is free of polycyclic carboxylic acids and of acid derivatives thereof comprises an additive that comprises one or more monocarboxylic acids, each having from 10 to 24 carbon atoms, or acid derivatives thereof, optionally in combination with one or both of an anti-oxidant additive and an anti-static additive.

Abstract: Oxygenated hydrocarbon fuel compositions for use in internal combustion engines with naphtha, alcohol(s), and ether(s) with or without additives are disclosed. Combustion of the fuel compositions results in reduced pollution emissions compared to conventional gasoline and can cost must less than conventional gasoline with comparable or improved engine performance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an economical method for efficiently drying the plant-derived biomass for which there has been no established method for disposal and reuse. This drying method does not impair the value of plant-derived biomass as a fuel. Disclosed also herein is a method for producing a biomass fuel from the plant-derived biomass which has been dried by the aforesaid method.

Abstract: An apparatus for the retention of moisture at or near the root system of a plant or group of plants is provided. The apparatus is a mat or hanging plant pot liner comprised of any single composition or combination of a natural fiber, human hair and/or animal hair.

Abstract: A process for planting aquatic plants underwater on the bottom and edges of estuary's where an aquatic plant which is ready for transplanting is positioned in a holder having a means for retaining the transplantable plant. The holder may be weighted with a bottom gripping section to secure the holder including the plant to the estuary bottom. The preformed holders may be positioned on the bottom of the estuary or broadcast on the surface. The preferred gripping sections are rocks, stones and mollusk shells. The holders also incorporates an organic button which retains the aquatic plant during the planting process.

Abstract: A planter for growing a transplanted plant upside down utilizes a container having an interior, a bottom and a hole defined within the bottom and further utilizes a retainer member which is attachable to the plant desired to be transplanted within the planter. Furthermore, the retainer member cooperates with the container for supporting the plant through the hole defined within the container bottom so that the root system is exposed to the interior of the container and so that the plant stem extends downwardly from the bottom of the container.

Abstract: A fuel conversion reactor includes a shell-and-tube heat exchanger for controlling the temperature of a hot gaseous mixture produced by catalytic or non-catalytic reaction of a fuel with a gaseous fluid, and for controlling the temperature of the gaseous fluid and/or the fuel prior to the reaction. The reactor is either a catalytic or non-catalytic burner, or a fuel reformer for converting a fuel to hydrogen. A preferred reactor includes an outer shell having first and second ends and an inner surface, a primary inner shell extending into the outer shell, the primary inner shell defining a heat exchanging chamber and having primary and secondary ends, and a secondary inner shell having a first end located adjacent the secondary end of the primary inner shell. One or more outlet apertures are formed between the two inner shells for passage of the gaseous fluid out of the heat exchanging chamber.

Abstract: The invention describes a sliding door guide for motor vehicles, in particular vans and utility vehicles, with a carriage (7) and sliding rails (6), in which an upper, lower and a central guide mechanism hold the door (1) in place and in which the door (1) is flush with the side panel (2) of the vehicle when closed and extends beyond the side of the side panel (2) when open and can essentially be moved parallel to the side panel. The sliding rails (6) on the inside of the door are characteristic of the invention as the central guide mechanism, in which the carriage is hinge-mounted on a reversing lever and in turn the reversing lever is hinge-mounted on a pillar (4) of the vehicle body, the first anchor (6, 13) is mounted in front of the carriage (7) when seen in the direction of opening, and a second anchor (11) is mounted in the side panel (2) approximately half way along the path of opening.

Abstract: A door control device includes a door, a manual operation detecting device, a speed detecting device, a driving device, a clutch disposed between the driving device and the door for allowing or prohibiting a driving force to be transmitted from the driving device to the door, and a control device for controlling the clutch based on an operation state of the door detected by the manual operation detecting device and the door speed detected by the speed detecting device. The control device controls to disengage the clutch when the manual operation is detected by the manual operation detecting device, and engage the clutch when the door speed is determined to be equal to or greater than a first value and then becomes equal to or smaller than a second value, which is smaller than the first value.

Abstract: A profiled frame, as a window frame and/or door frame of a motor vehicle door or lid, is manufactured as a roll formed profile from flat strip material, in particular from flat steel, with a preferably closed hollow profile and with preferably at least one flange following the progression of the hollow profile, and with at least one contact surface (15) and/or one attachment formation (16) on the hollow profile and/or the flange. At least one contact surface (15) and/or attachment formation (16) is fashioned into an additional profile which is separate from a hollow profile, and that the additional profile is permanently and rigidly connected with said hollow profile, in particular welded to it.

Abstract: A microwaviness reducing agent for polishing a substrate for a precision part, containing either a surfactant having two or more ionic hydrophilic groups, or a polycarboxylic acid compound having 2 to 15 total carbon atoms and having either OH group or groups or SH group or groups, or a salt thereof; a polishing composition for a substrate for a precision part, containing the microwaviness reducing agent, an abrasive and water; a polishing composition comprising water, an abrasive, an organic acid or a salt thereof, and a surfactant, wherein the organic acid is a polycarboxylic acid compound having 2 to 15 total carbon atoms and having either OH group or groups or SH group or groups, and wherein the surfactant has two or more ionic hydrophilic groups in its molecule and has a molecular weight of 300 or more; a method of reducing microwaviness of a substrate for a precision part; and a method for manufacturing a substrate for a precision part.

Abstract: A CMP slurry for a semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor device using the same, more specifically, a slurry including an additive having high affinity to a nitride film, and a method for polishing a complex film consisting of a polysilicon film and an oxide film or an oxide film using the same are described herein. When the complex film consisting of the polysilicon film and the oxide film removed by using the CMP slurry, a hard mask film which is the nitride film is not removed. Therefore, a polysilicon plug of the semiconductor device can be formed without exposing a word line electrode. In addition, when the oxide film is removed by using the CMP slurry, the slurry includes Al or SiO2 having spherical shaped particles as an abrasive, to form an STI type device isolation film which does not have scratches.

Abstract: A self-contained mobile stage system for outdoor performances that is transportable with a light tow vehicle, and with features for easy deployment by one person alone. The mobile stage trailer includes a chassis having a pair of decks, including an upper deck and a lower deck vertically spaced apart from the upper deck. A retractable hitch assembly is coupled with the chassis for coupling the trailer with the tow vehicle. A wing deck is coupled with the chassis at each lateral edge. The wing decks are selectively positionable in a first favored position proximate the upper deck of the chassis portion so that the upper deck and the wing decks together present an upwardly directed surface for performances. The wing decks are further selectively positionable in a second favored position for towing wherein the system presents a system width dimension generally equal to the width of the chassis alone.

Abstract: The invention relates to A method for protecting a structure from seismic ground motion and forced vibration comprising the following steps:

Abstract: A barrier for protection against shock waves comprises, in combination with each other, a plurality of soil containing and reinforcing structures (20, 22) superimposed on each other in such a way as to form two vertical walls (12). Means of absorbing shock waves (30) are positioned inside the said walls (12). The protective barrier also comprises transverse connecting means (14, 50, 80) engaged with the vertical walls (12) to enhance the compactness of the protective barrier.

Abstract: A compressible seal for a loading dock includes a pliable heat shield that helps protect the seal from concentrated heat generated by a truck's taillight being pressed against the seal. The seal includes a compressible foam core protected by a tough outer covering. The heat shield is preferably placed against the foam core, just underneath the cover. The shield reflects heat away from the foam and helps disperse the heat over a broader area to reduce the peak temperature of any hot spots.

Abstract: This invention relates to store systems laid out with shelves and aisles radiating, out from a central hub area. The arrangement of the shelves and aisles allows a customer to enter and begin shopping at any one of a plurality of places around the periphery of the store and to move easily and directly from any aisle to any other aisle through the central hub area. The arrangement lends itself to having unobstructive checkout lines located at a variety of locations around the periphery of the store. The layout extends to the parking lot, whose lanes are also laid out in a radial fashion. The store layout lends itself to being mounted on a revolving structure, which serves to showcase all sections of the store, attract customers to the store, make every parking space equally convenient and appealing to shoppers, and reduce congestion and danger in the parking lot.

Abstract: The invention provides a security storm door constructed of a tubular steel frame that is covered with a plastic cover. The cover snaps over the frame to provide aesthetic quality, to protect the integrity of the metal welds, and to accommodate framed window screens and/or glass sashes by having built-in channels. In a preferred embodiment, the cover is constructed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In a further embodiment, the cover has at least one channel to accommodate window screens and/or glass sashes. In a further embodiment, the cover has decorative elements such as contour molding or other shapes, designs and patterns.

Abstract: A large, high density foam glass tile which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile can also be used with other materials to form a panel or a composite. The present invention may be used on the critical surfaces of buildings at high risk for terrorist attacks, in combination with cement, steel or other high strength building materials. The present invention may also be used in surfaces of typical buildings. The present invention has the advantage of absorbing a substantial portion of a shock wave caused by an explosion. The present invention also has the advantage of being more resistant to earthquakes.

Abstract: A window frame molding system with removeable and interchangeable moldings of the present invention provide an organizational system which can be used to install, change, and remove window frame moldings while not damaging the window frame itself. For a rectangular installation, the entire structure can consist of four straight pieces of metal, plastic, synthetics, or wood, as mounting members, with the ends either flat or cut angularly at 45°, as the base of the structure. Further, four decorative moldings and four junction pieces of metal, plastic, synthetics, or wood, interfit with the mounting member in a configuration with the moldings being slide locked into place and the junction pieces securing the decorative moldings in place. Because of the variety of materials which can be used to make the window frame moldings, they are both inexpensive and easy to manufacture.

Abstract: A laminated shingle has a rendered shadow design when placed with other similar shingles on a roof deck. The laminated shingle includes an overlay member and an underlay member fixedly attached to each other. The overlay member includes an upper or headlap portion and a lower or exposed butt portion with one or more tabs separated by cutouts. The overlay member is also coated with a layer of relatively dark granules to form horizontally-oriented overlay shading areas on the upper and lower edges of the tabs. The underlay member is coated with a layer of relatively dark granules to form vertically and horizontally-oriented underlay shading areas. In one embodiment, one or both vertical edges of each tab are generally parallel to the vertically-oriented longitudinal axis of the vertically-oriented shading area to expose a portion of the shading area.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cushiony flooring capable of being easily manufactured and constructed, with durability of a coupled portion thereof improved. The coupling cushiony flooring includes lower steps 12 formed along two sides of the flooring; an adhesive 16 coated on an upper surface of the lower steps; a release paper 18 attached to the adhesive; and upper steps formed along two sides of the flooring.

Abstract: A faced insulation assembly has a facing sheet with a central field portion that overlays and is bonded to a major surface of the insulation layer. The sheet has two lateral tabs that are joined to the central field portion of the sheet along fold lines. The tabs are folded back to overlay the central field portion of sheet. The fold lines may include score lines or weld lines to help maintain the tabs in the folded position for handling. The tabs have tab strips bonded thereto that may be bonded to the tabs by a pressure sensitive adhesive whereby the tabs may be left in the folded position, unfolded for stapling to framing members, or have the tab strips removed for bonding to framing members either in a folded or an unfolded position.

Abstract: A vented hollow translucent/transparent plastic block for use in wall construction includes a sheet of solar radiation reflective material disposed therein to define two compartments within the plastic block. A vent is disposed in a side wall of the plastic block in fluid communication with each of the compartments to alleviate any pressure increase/decrease within the plastic block and for discharging any condensation within the plastic block that may occur.

Abstract: A reinforced wall system is provided for protecting underlying wall substrates against natural and unnatural blast effects. The reinforced wall system may be made by combining several layers of materials in various configurations. In a preferred embodiment, the reinforced wall system includes an underlying wall substrate, and a reinforcing wall covering. The reinforcing wall covering includes three layers of elastomeric material, one layer of a reinforcement grid, and a layer of a release agent. The first layer of elastomeric material is applied to the underlying wall substrate. A reinforcement grid of strands is then applied to the first elastomeric layer. Preferably, the grid includes horizontally and vertically extending strands having elastic cores wrapped by helically woven aramid fibers. A second elastomeric layer is applied to the reinforcement grid for additional blast protection. Preferably, the reinforcing wall covering includes a third elastomeric layer.

Abstract: A wood fiberboard, in particular floor panel comprising an HDF support board with a top side and an underside, the top side having a decoration, preferably a wood or tile decoration, is distinguished in that the decoration is printed directly onto the top side of the support board and is covered by at least one layer of a transparent synthetic resin.

Abstract: A laminated shingle has a rendered shadow design when placed with other similar shingles on a roof deck. The laminated shingle includes an overlay member and an underlay member fixedly attached to each other. The overlay member includes an upper or headlap portion and a lower or exposed butt portion with one or more tabs separated by cutouts. The underlay member is coated with a layer of relatively dark granules to form vertically and horizontally-oriented underlay shading areas. In one embodiment, one or both vertical edges of at least one tab are generally parallel to the vertically-oriented longitudinal axis of the vertically-oriented shading area to expose a portion of the shading area.

Abstract: A method apparatus and product is provided which includes the use of an S-Tile mold, combined with a scoring/knifing process, which allows for subsequent controlled separation of what would normally be an S-Tile into two separate tile sections each having a general C-shaped cross section. This allows for two types of tiles (S-tiles and Two-Piece Mission tiles) to be made from one type of mold (S-tile). A method, apparatus and product is also provided which includes the use of an S-Tile mold, including or combined with a scoring, knifing, or forming process for providing a channel or other suitable shape, which allows for an S-Tile to be produced which appears to be two separate but cooperating tile sections having a general C-shaped cross section. The longitudinal channel 9 or other shape and or proximate area may also be painted, colored, or otherwise darkened in order to accent a “shadow” effect which causes the eye to better perceive separation of the two portions 6 and 7 of the tile 5.

Abstract: A multi-layer laminate roofing shingle having a first sheet with a first marginal edge, an intermediate sheet with a second marginal edge, and a bottom sheet with a third marginal edge. The first sheet has a defined width (L), the intermediate sheet is about ⅔ the width of the first sheet, and the bottom sheet is about ⅓ the width of the first sheet. The first, intermediate and bottom sheets are arranged so that marginal edges coincide with one another. When applied to a roof, the multi-layer laminate shingle creates the appearance of depth on the roof.

Abstract: A concrete forming panel system having at least two rectangular panels wherein each panel has a pair of spaced apart sidewalls. Each panel has at least one opening along each sidewall and the panels are adapted to be positioned in a side-by-side relationship so that one sidewall of each panel abuts against the sidewall of the adjacent side panel and, upon doing so, the opening in one sidewall of the first panel registers with the opening in the abutting sidewall of its adjacent side panel. An elongated pin is slidably mounted to each panel and movable between an extended position in which the pin extends through registering openings on adjacent panels, and a retracted position in which the wall pin is retracted from said registering openings. A latch is pivotally mounted to the pin so that, with the wall pin in its extended position, the latch pin extends through a transverse opening in the pin to lock the sidewalls of the adjacent panels together against relative movement.

Abstract: Floor panel which is bounded in a horizontal plane by a top side (15), which is provided with a decorative layer (16) or the like, and an underside (7), which is provided for bearing on an underlying surface, the floor panel being provided with means for the releasable connection of at least two panels (1, 2), it being the case that the connecting means are formed on at least one first side edge such that locking takes place in the transverse direction (Q) and vertical direction (V), that form-fitting elements (23, 24) for locking in the vertical direction (V) with a further panel are formed on a second side edge, which runs at an angle to the first side edge, that the form-fitting elements (23, 24) are spaced apart from one another in the transverse direction (Q) and in the vertical direction (V) on two spaced-apart, essentially vertically oriented walls (21, 22), in which case a tongue (10) is formed on the first side edge, the tongue extending in the longitudinal direction of the side edge, and a a [s

Abstract: A panel connector system is provided and includes a plurality of panels and panel connectors. Each panel includes panel sidewall extensions, lips extending from the sidewall extensions, and cross-walls. The sidewall extensions, lips, and cross-walls define outwardly opening edge channels. The panel connectors include a base and a member extending generally transversely from the base. The base includes a base plate and a contact element. The arm portion includes a generally longitudinal slot, a ledge or protruding portion and a spring portion. A male seating surface extends from the ledge and a female seating surface is present on the spring portion. The clip base plate is fastened to the panel cross-wall and one of the lips is disposed in the clip slot when the clip is attached within the edge channel.

Abstract: Truss assemblies of this invention comprise elongate chord elements having opposed first and second axial ends. Brace elements are used to orient and connect together the chord elements in a desired spatial orientation and have a plate structure. The brace elements comprise chord receiving openings disposed therethrough that are sized to accommodate placement of a respective chord element therein, and that are positioned to provide the desired spatial orientation between the chord elements. The chord element receiving openings and define a portion of the brace element that surrounds the chord element disposed within the opening. A connector is rotatably attached to an end of the chord elements to facilitate attaching the truss assemblies together for the purpose of forming a desired truss system.

Abstract: An improved building panel and attachment system for the production of structures with improved energy efficiency and fire safety characteristics. Panels are formed from a structural angle I™ beam with angles emerging from a web and forming dovetail shaped channels. The dovetail channels provide anchorage points for cross members within the panels as well as weather-stripping and mechanical joints between panels and a building frame. Fiberglass can be combined with Argon gas in the panels to significantly improve R-Values in commercial buildings. A fire safety system allows heat and smoke to be vented from the building during a fire, and for improved safety and effectiveness of fire fighting personnel. Improved insulating panels, daylighting panels with light attenuation and heat dissipation means, as well as solar panels for heating and cooling are shown. These can be assembled into a roof decks and walls to reduce building operating costs and create more attractive retail and commercial buildings.

Abstract: A method of fabricating composite tubular door frame is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of laying-up a plurality layers of prepreg composite fabrics on a mould having an upper mould component and a lower mould component, and each layer of the composite fabric being compacted; placing a plurality of nylon tubes over the composite fabric at the upper mould component with the ends of the nylon tubes being extended out at each of the corners of the mould to be sealed with a main bag placed over the top and envelope the upper mould component; proceeding the mould to a curing step with a curing pressure of 4 to 7 bars with 0.3 to 0.7 bar vacuum, the mould being heated in an autoclave to 80 degree C. and hold for 30 min. to 1.5 hour with 0.3 to 0.7 bar of vacuum in the enclosure enveloped the main bag sealed with the nylon tubes; and removing the main bag from the mould and the nylon tubes being pulled out of from the mold and removing the mould to obtain a tubular door frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates a method for turning over a concrete body that is U-shaped in cross-section, from a first position in which the free ends of the arms of the U-shape point downwards into a second position in which the free ends of the arms of the U-shape point upwards.

Abstract: A method for reinforcing a tower is provided by embedding a length the tower in a reinforcement column formed of reinforcement material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing roof material includes providing a saw that is adapted for use in cutting roof material into sections of roof material and removing the sections of roof material from the roof. A set of generally flexible tines may be provided with a carriage to guide the tines along the roof. The tines are propelled toward and away from the roof in order to loosen the roof material.

Abstract: A premanufactured structural composite panel consisting of a cardboard core impregnated with resin solutions recovered from post consumer thermoplastics, and an impact resistant and flame resistant crust formed from Portland cement mortar or polymer cements formulated from said recovered resin solutions, particulates and fibres or fabric and decorated using coatings formulated from said recovered resin solutions. The flame retardant treatment includes ammonium, boron, phosphorous compounds for the cardboard and recovered resin solutions that demonstrate a flame retardant character.

Abstract: A method of forming a wall unit having a veneer face is disclosed. Initially, a pair of side wall panels and a pair of end panels are mounted substantially upright. Stones or other suitable material are set sequentially in a horizontally disposed course using at least one of the panels. Additional courses of stones or other material may then be stacked upon the initial layer until the desired height is attained. The interior volume of the apparatus is left substantially empty, and is then filled with a binding material. The binding material binds the courses' components together and integrates the individual courses into a single cohesive unit. The wall and end panels are removed and the unit is removed for subsequent installation.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for mounting simulated muntin bars, preassembled muntin grids and the like between parallel glazing sheets in an integrated multipane window sash. Among the mounting techniques disclosed are clips for holding simulated muntin components to a spacing and mounting structure of an integrated multipane window sash. Clip-less embodiments are also presented, as well as a one-piece sash that includes integral muntins and an integral spacing and mounting structure for the glazing sheets.

Abstract: Moulding strip, preferably a moulding strip for use in the transition between a floor covering and a wall, which floor covering consists of floor elements provided with a decor. Decor comprises a number of decor elements with intermediate demarcations which demarcations are arranged at a predetermined mutual distance A. The moulding strip is provided with a decor which comprises a number of decor elements with intermediate demarcations. The demarcations are arranged at a mutual distance A′ whereby A=A′±(0,1×A), preferably is A=A′±(0.05×A), most preferably A=A′±(0.005×A).

Abstract: A case sealer has a frame with a conveyor for moving boxes into a pair of spaced-apart lateral conveyors. The lateral conveyors have converging centering conveyor belts that center the boxes and first advancing conveyor belts that open to the width of the box to be sealed. A floating head located over the lateral conveyors folds the box end and side flaps into a closed position. The box is then picked up a pair of second advancing conveyors that adjust to the width of the box. The second advancing conveyors are mounted on a seal dispensing platform carrying a tape dispenser for sealing the box flaps shut.

Abstract: In a system for adjusting the height of a station for feeding items in a packaging machine, in which the feeding station has an outlet conveyor for the articles being delivered to other working stations of the packaging machine, the working stations are adjusted in height with respect to a common zero reference plane by a control unit. A lower stationary framework carries the item feeding station, while an upper moving framework is interposed between the feeding station and the lower stationary framework. A driving belt is powered by a motor for moving the moving framework with respect to the stationary framework. The motor is connected to the control unit for receiving an activation command corresponding to a height for the outlet conveyor determined in dependence of the height imposed to the other working stations. The driving belt move the moving framework vertically with respect to the stationary framework to position the outlet conveyor at a selected height with respect to the reference plane.

Abstract: A device operates at an outlet channel of a feeder, where objects are conveyed, arranged in the same way and in a row one after another, for withdrawing single objects and for regularly spacing out the objects on carriers catching each time the foremost object of the row of objects. A driver moves the carriers through a terminal section of the channel to catch the foremost object. A conveyor conveys the withdrawn objects for directing and spacing out the objects along a conveying direction and for conveying the equidistant objects to a robotized manipulation station.

Abstract: A simple operation winds film around, and thereby wraps therewith, a loadable object over its entire (six) surfaces. Film is wound spirally around the loadable object by revolving film feeders along a circular path about a horizontal axis while advancing the object through the circular path and along a path of the horizontal axis in one direction. After the loadable object is so spirally wrapped, it is rotated in a horizontal or vertical plane by an angle of 90 degrees. The loadable object is then advanced in the reverse direction again through the circular path while the film feeders are revolved as before to cause another film from the film feeders to be wound spirally around the loadable object. One film feeder may furnish a continuous strip of film, and another film feeder may furnish a continuous string of film formed by compression of such a strip of film.

Abstract: A packaged ocular irrigating solution bag, which comprises a gas-permeable plastic multiple compartment bag and a gas-impermeable plastic packaging member for packaging the bag and in which an oxiglutatione-containing solution or solid preparation is enclosed in one compartment and a bicarbonate ion solution is enclosed in another compartment and the space between the bag and the packaging member has a carbon dioxide gas atmosphere.

Abstract: A system and method places a printed label on a bag. A first plurality of rollers can feed one or more bags, and a second plurality of rollers can feed one or more labels. A tamp pad can place the label on the bag.

Abstract: A method of labeling of a container including a medication includes, in at least one embodiment, reducing the size of the label using a label apparatus and reducing the label size using the label apparatus, applying a surface securing adhesive to at least one surface securing section of the label using an adhesive application apparatus, and attaching the at least one surface securing section of the label to the container with the securing adhesive. The method also includes applying a label securing adhesive to the label to maintain the label in the reduced orientation.