Abstract: An apparatus and method for heat treating soil with or without sunlight, and more particularly to killing weed pests by pasteurizing a top soil thereby rendering the top soil particularly suitable for planting a fresh crop therein. In one embodiment a top soil heat treatment apparatus for pasteurizing a top soil is provided, the apparatus comprises a housing, a soil heater, and a first soil mover, such as a helical screw, adapted to contact a top soil with the heat source to provide pasteurized stop soil. A method is also provided to produce a pasteurized top soil suitable for planting a crop. The method comprises the step of transferring heat energy from a soil heater to a top soil in order to produce the pasteurized top soil. The pasteurized top soil has a substantially reduced capability of growing weeds and an enhanced capability of growing a crop planted therein.

Abstract: A disposable dispensing capsule for a plant injectable liquid composition includes a flexible cap hermetically sealed to a receptacle. The capsule is pressurized when the cap is forcibly flexed inwardly. In one embodiment flexure and thereby pressurization are maintained by an interference fit between a spindle in the receptacle and a socket depending downwardly from the cap central portion. In another embodiment flexure is maintained by engagement of hook-shaped posts in the receptacle with a lip in a collar depending downwardly from the cap central portion.

Abstract: A liner for use in a horticultural planter contains an integral water tray which is located between inner and outer fibrous layers of a liner. The water tray extends from a bottom surface of the liner to a peripheral top edge. The water tray is integral with the liner and located between outer and inner fibrous layers. The water tray extends also from the bottom surface to a peripheral edge which is spaced apart from the peripheral top edge of the liner. An overflow region is therefore formed between the peripheral top edge of the liner and the peripheral edge of the water tray.

Abstract: A method of wrapping a potted plant in a decorative cover wherein the cover is a flattened sleeve. Upon opening of the sleeve, the sleeve has a bottom which may be closed, and the sleeve is sized to cover a pot. The potted plant is disposed within the inner retaining space of the open sleeve, and the pot is positioned on the bottom of the sleeve such that the sleeve covers at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the pot to provide the decorative cover for the potted plant.

Abstract: A lift assist mechanism for lifting a large enclosure that is pivotally attached to a body member, between a closed position, an intermediate position, and an open position. The lift assist mechanism includes a swing arm member and an expansible strut member. The swing arm member is pivotally attached to the body member at a first end and to a first end of the strut member at its second end. The second end of strut member is pivotally attached to the enclosure member. The pivot point between the swing arm member and the strut member pushes against a base plate associated with the body member when the enclosure member is in its closed and intermediate positions.

Abstract: A threshold assembly includes a unitary compression molded plastic composite body formed to define an upwardly open threshold cap channel, jamb boots at its ends, and a support substrate outboard of the channel. An extruded aluminum sill plate is snapped into place on the plastic body and a vertically adjustable threshold cap is disposed in the upwardly open channel. Drain channels may be formed in the plastic body to direct water outwardly and away from the threshold assembly. The plastic body forms a stable foundation that will not rot, swell, or rack in the presence of moisture and fabrication of the assembly is greatly simplified as compared to traditional threshold assemblies.

Abstract: A sill assembly for doors and windows that provides a weep system for channeling water away from the sill assembly. The sill assembly includes an elongated frame member formed with a longitudinally extending upwardly open channel that defines a rear wall, a front wall and a floor that extends laterally and slopes downwardly from the rear wall to the front wall, and a sill that extends laterally from the front wall to a forward edge of the frame member. An end plug is securely mounted to one end of the elongated frame member and has a laterally extending drainage ramp disposed at a location flush with and immediately adjacent to the floor of the channel. The ramp leads to a drainage chamber which in turn has an opening closed by a hinged weep door.

Abstract: A convertible stadium includes an exhibition area, a seating area and a plurality of roof support locations for supporting a movable or retractable roof assembly. The roof assembly includes a first major truss that spans a distance between a first and a second of the roof support locations and a second major truss that spans a distance between a third and a fourth of the roof support locations. Both of the first and second major trusses are preferably structurally configured as a tied arch, each of which has a generally convex upper portion and a lower portion that is adapted to assume gravity induced stresses within the trusses as tension. In order to keep the center of mass of the major trusses generally positioned within a plane including the roof support locations, which optimizes lateral stability of the major trusses, the major trusses are most preferably given a lenticular shape, meaning that the lower portion of the trusses is convex and in fact preferably generally symmetrical to the upper portion.

Abstract: In the present invention, a removable support member factory built garage/carport has a design that allows for the support members and associated support structures to be removed from the garage area during the installation process. During this process, the weight of the garage is transferred to the foundation and then the garage support members are removed from the garage area while the rails are left intact under the home. This allows the concrete garage floor to be poured at any desired level, before or after the home is installed.

Abstract: A window is made from similar panes of glass that have a space therebetween. Side edges of the panes are sealed. Top and bottom edges of the panes form a top slot and a bottom slot, respectively. The top slot is disposed within a top well that is connected through passageways to a pair of top air chambers that each have a heater therein. When an aqueous solution is in the top well and the top chambers are heated, the aqueous solution is forced through the top slot the space between the panes. The bottom slot is disposed within a bottom well that is connected through passageways to a pair of bottom air chambers that each have a heater therein. When the aqueous solution is in the bottom well and the bottom chambers are heated, the aqueous solution is forced through the bottom slot the space between the panes.

Abstract: A security room for information technology facilities, which exhibits fireproof side walls having a sealing door, a floor and a ceiling. This invention provides a security room designed in a simple way and readily adapted to different spatial configurations, while exhibiting a good fireproofing capacity. The side walls, the floor surrounded by the side walls, and the ceiling are assembled in a modular manner from individual members which are laid side-by-side and connected together by fireproofing materials.

Abstract: A method of securing a wire includes the steps of providing a member having a substrate side and a wire hole, feeding a wire into the wire hole of the member, heading the wire to form a wire head, positioning the wire head adjacent to the substrate side of the member, and fastening the member to a substrate.

Abstract: Side-welded anchor and reinforcement devices for a cavity wall are disclosed. The devices are combined with interlocking veneer anchors, and with veneer reinforcements to form unique anchoring systems. The components of each system are structured from reinforcing wire and wire formatives, including as part thereof truss or ladder mesh reinforcements, and provide wire-to-wire connections therebetween. Beyond the portions of the wire formatives inserted in the backup wall, the wire formatives are reduced in height by cold-working thereof. The combined side-welded wall anchor and reinforcement devices are compressively reduced in height for spanning insulation mounted on the exterior of the backup wall. The low-profile portions are disposed between thick strips of insulation and maintain integrity thereof by preventing air leakage.

Abstract: A lost mold element for manufacturing reinforced concrete flat slabs, which is intended, when used together with other mold elements, for creating voids and for allowing the molding of beams. The mold element is made of a recycled plastic material, having a shape of a hollow box, substantially of a flat prismatic shape, and preferably rectangular or square, which is formed from two half boxes including an upper half box and a lower half box joined together removably. Each mold element has side or lateral walls with profiles that define together with other side or lateral walls of other mold elements an I-profiled channel or I-degenerated profiled channel for molding beams. Further, between the side or lateral walls are arranged steel rod attachments and distribution supports for securing the steel rods, and for reinforcement of the I-profiled or I-degenerated profiled beams. Such a mold element can be used in the building industry.

Abstract: A sandwich panel including a core material sandwiched between plate members, and an insert member locally replacing the core and having a profile so as to intermesh with an appropriately profiled member on the unit to which it to be connected as well as a method of connecting sandwich panels by inserting an insert member having a profiled side so as to interlock with an appropriately profiled member on the unit to which it is to be connected.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved column structure for use with a building structure. The column structure comprises a hollow load-bearing capital, which is mounted on top of a hollow load-bearing column. Both the capital and the column are constructed from polystone. The column structure further comprises a series of brackets for attaching or mounting the capital to the column, which brackets are preferably placed in substantially uniformly spaced distance around a circumference of contact between the capital and the column. The column and the capital together define a passageway wherein the brackets are located. The brackets are paired off, each bracket pairing comprising a capital bracket and a corresponding column bracket, which capital brackets and column brackets are then fastened together.

Abstract: The composite window frame structural member provides an elongated structural member comprising a polymer and wood fiber composition suitable for use and the manufacture of a window frame to be embedded in a concrete wall to define an opening therein and includes a top surface defining one side of the opening and a bottom surface that has at least two longitudinally extending concrete engaging members formed with an outer end and an inner end arcuately undercut to permit an even flow of concrete about the tendons as the concrete wall is poured.

Abstract: A cigarette packing machine wherein an output wheel advances a number of gripping heads, each for receiving, at an input station, a respective packet with its longitudinal axis crosswise to the travelling direction of the gripping heads, and with outer longitudinal tabs open, detached from respective inner longitudinal tabs, and supported on respective folding wings carried by the relative gripping head; the output wheel feeds the packet through a gumming station, where gum is applied between each outer longitudinal tab and the relative inner longitudinal tab, and moves the relative folding wings to fold each outer longitudinal tab into a closed position contacting the relative inner longitudinal tab before the closed packet is fed to an output station (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A packaging machine including a seal bar assembly for bonding layers of polymeric material together about a wrapped product to form an airtight package seal comprises a length of SILVERSTONE encapsulated, flat electrical resistance heating ribbon disposed upon a rigid seal bar having a smooth face surface. The seal bar is preferably constructed of thermally conductive and electrically insulating materials, such as virgin TEFLON. The heating ribbon is mounted onto the seal bar under nearly constant tension throughout its temperature range. Low resistance electrical leads provide a path for supplying electricity to the heating ribbon. A silicon rubber-backed seal bar mating assembly for providing pressure to the polymeric materials during bonding is disclosed.

Abstract: A plant packaging system and method comprising a combination of a protective upper portion and a decorative lower portion having a base portion and a skirt portion for packaging a potted plant or a botanical item and a growing medium without a pot. The upper portion may be detachable from the lower portion of the sleeve. The lower portion may have a skirt portion which has a non-linear upper peripheral edge. The lower portion may be tapered and may have a gusset in the lower end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a package comprising a flexible substrate having a silver halide formed image.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a string of bags provided with transverse closure strips by sequentially placing closure system segments transversely on a film for forming the walls of the bag, with each segment having two complementary closure strips. The support webs are fixed respectively to the inside faces of the two walls of the bag while taking care to provide sequential transverse openings in the film so as to give access to between the two strips. A machine for implementing the method and strings of bags obtained thereby are also included.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for covering printed products with a packaging material in the form of a continuous packaging material web, especially a plastic film. In each case, at least two printed products are deposited beside each other on the packaging material web by means of a feed device. In each case, at least two printed products lying beside each other are covered simultaneously with the packaging material and subsequently divided from each other. The invention permits the packaging rate to be doubled in a simple way, without having to carry out complicated modifications to the packaging apparatus.

Abstract: A machine for the manufacture of air-filled pillows includes a mounting (14. 114) on which a roll (16) of thin-walled plastic tube is mounted, and a drive system (50. 150) to draw the flat-wound tube from the supply and to feed the tube intermittently through the machine. The machine includes an injection means (70, 74: 170, 174) operative intermittently to inject air into the space between upper and lower walls (16a, 16b) of the tube, and a sealing system (60, 160) downstream of the injection means, and which is operative intermittently to seal the upper and lower walls of the tube together, particularly around the aperture through which air has been injected, and to provide a tear-line between the adjacent pillows. The machine includes a separator member (20, 120) which may be located manually within the tube upstream of the injection means, a system (30, 130) being provided to maintain the separator member in an operative position within the machine during advancement of the tube through the machine.

Abstract: An envelope filling station at which enclosures are pushed into envelopes. Envelopes are provide to the filling station via an envelope conveyor transverse to the push-in direction. A roller bar positioned above the conveyor is lowered while transporting envelopes and raised while documents are pushed into the stopped envelopes, A stop means, stops the envelopes on the conveyor at an appropriated filling location. Upstream of the conveyor an auxiliary conveying arrangement provides envelopes to the conveyor from a direction perpendicular to the conveyor.

Abstract: A device for training livestock having a barrel strap, a back strap slidably attached to the barrel strap, an extension strap releasably attached to the back strap, a headpiece slidably engaged with the extension strap, and a lead strap releasably attached to the extension strap.

Abstract: A support for an agricultural implement carried on a receiving device of an agricultural machine includes at least one support wheel connected with the receiving device. A support wheel assembly for use with the disclosed method includes a support wheel and a wheel lifting cylinder connecting the support wheel with the receiving device. The load on the support wheel is adjustable via the wheel lifting cylinder. Adjustment is controlled in response to load sensors.

Abstract: A bundle of conduit ducts is supplied by reels to a tandem arrangement of a pattern unit, a supply roller unit, an applicator unit and a delivery roller unit all supported by a wheeled base. The pattern unit has rows of discrete apertures for delivering conduit ducts at spatial positions. The supply roller unit and delivery roller unit each have spaced apart rollers supported by carriers in a frame to define a predetermined geometric passageway. The supply roller unit organizes the conduit ducts and the delivery roller unit supports a wrapped conduit ducts passed from the applicator unit. The applicator unit has a frame to support a rotator driven by a motor for rotation about a central axis extending perpendicular to the plane of rotation by the rotator. The rotator supports two reels one containing adhesive tape and the other metal wire on arbors at diametrically opposed locations.

Abstract: A yarn splicing device with a splicing channel that can be charged with compressed air for the pneumatic connection of two yarn ends. The yarn splicing device has two rotatably seated prism elements, each of which is pivotable between a non-splicing position and a splicing position. The two prism elements are designed such that in the splicing position, a splicing channel is formed between them.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing yarn spun from a loose fibre array using a vortex flow includes a fibre supply duct having an outlet opening. A vortex chamber in communication with the outlet opening is also provided. A yarn take-off duct is present with an inlet opening in communication with the vortex chamber. The vortex chamber is also in communication with an exhaust duct. A wall that defines at least a portion of the vortex chamber is present and has an opening disposed therethrough allowing for communication between the exhaust duct and the vortex chamber.

Abstract: A chain for carrying hose or cable, typically in an underground mine. The chain includes interconnected links. Each link includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of laterally opposed side wall. Each side wall has a pair of pivot connectors for articulated interconnection of the link with an adjoining link of the chain. The top and/or bottom walls can be detached from the side walls in a direction away from each other to provide access to a cable/hose receiving passage bound by all four walls.

Abstract: An adjustable hook and chain is disclosed for lashing cargo and handling loads such as a dumpster or trailer. In one aspect of the invention, the adjustable chain comprises an adjustable hook attached to an elongated flexible member such as a chain, cable, or rope. In another aspect of the invention, the adjustable hook comprises a female shank with a hollow bore comprising a first shank thread; a male longitudinal member adapted to fit the female shank, wherein the male member comprises an upper region with a first male thread that complements the first shank thread, and a lower region; and a hook attached to the lower region of the male member. In another aspect of the invention, a turning member is used to rotate the female shank or male member without rotating the hook or elongated flexible member.

Abstract: A reciprocating piston engine (2) includes an exhaust system comprising an exhaust pipe (8) which communicates with a silencer (10), whose upstream portion (11) is divergent in the direction of gas flow through it, an oxidising catalyst (12) and an air supply pipe (14) communicating with the exhaust pipe at a position upstream of the catalyst and silencer. The air supply pipe (14) includes a Reed valve (16) which is adapted to open under a pressure differential to permit air to flow into the exhaust pipe. In order to maximise the air flow into the exhaust pipe the effect of pressure pulses within the exhaust pipe is utilised and for this purpose 3L2−(2L1+L2) is equal to ±0.25 to 0.

Abstract: An exhaust gas manifold for mounting on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine, composed of at least one cylinder support having bores for evacuating the exhaust gas. The exhaust gas manifold comprises an exhaust gas manifold collector housing (9) for collecting exhaust gas from the cylinder head, and a sealing device (10) placed between the exhaust gas collector housing (9) and the cylinder head (2). The exhaust gas manifold collector housing (9) is provided with recesses (12) so that it can be directly connected to the cylinder head (2) via a fixation mechanism (18), whereby the effect of heat enables movements between the exhaust gas manifold collector housing (9) and the cylinder head (2).

Abstract: A method is provided for recovering energy in a hydraulic circuit. The hydraulic circuit includes a pump having a swashplate and being in fluid communication with a hydraulic actuator via a valve. The method includes sensing an overrunning load condition in the hydraulic circuit, actuating the valve to provide fluid from the hydraulic actuator to the pump under the overrunning load condition, and producing a torque output from the fluid provided to the pump. Also, a method is provided for recovering energy in a hydraulic circuit including a pump and a motor in fluid communication with a hydraulic actuator via a valve. The method includes sensing an overrunning load condition in the hydraulic circuit, actuating the valve to provide fluid from the hydraulic actuator to the motor under the overrunning load condition, and producing a torque output from the fluid provided to the motor.

Abstract: A clutch hydraulic actuator system having a vibration damper provided in the system between a master cylinder and a slave cylinder of the system. The damper includes a housing, an elastomeric diaphragm, and a spring steel diaphragm. The upper face of the elastomeric diaphragm is in fluid communication with hydraulic fluid in the system so that the elastomeric diaphragm may deflect in response to low frequency vibrations transmitted through hydraulic fluid in the system to effect damping of the low frequency vibrations. The spring steel diaphragm is positioned in the system generally parallel to and proximate the lower face of the elastomeric diaphragm so as to form a back up for the elastomeric diaphragm so that the elastomeric diaphragm may deform against the spring steel diaphragm in response to intermediate frequency vibrations transmitted through the hydraulic fluid to cause deflection of the spring steel diaphragm to effect damping of the intermediate frequency vibrations.

Abstract: A piston-cylinder mechanism includes a cylinder (50) that defines a cylindrical bore (51). Two pistons (52, 53) are disposed within the cylindrical bore, so that a first pressure chamber (57), a second pressure chamber (58) and a third pressure chamber (59) are defined within the cylindrical bore. The first pressure chamber and one of the second and third pressure chambers individually receive a supply of a pressurized fluid. The pressurized fluid is delivered individually from the second pressure chamber and the third pressure chamber to respective external devices (16, 17). A valve (60; 160) is arranged between one of the second pressure chamber and the third pressure chamber and the corresponding external device. The valve is operable to open and close when the one of the second pressure chamber and the third pressure chamber is expanded and contracted, respectively, due to the movement of the pistons.

Abstract: An apparatus estimates governor dynamics for a gas turbine engine used in a system. The apparatus is programmed to obtain a first set of parameters from a governing sub-system coupled to the system, obtain a second set of parameters from the governing sub-system, and generate governor dynamics estimates by utilizing the first and second sets of parameter outputs to solve a multiple objective optimization algorithm problem.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for freezing, storing, and/or shipping products, in particular fish, at super-frozen temperatures. The apparatus includes a modular cryogenic cooler for removably interfacing with an insulated shipping container to maintain the interior of the container at a super-frozen temperature less than or equal to about −50 degrees C. Aspects of the method include a delivery method for providing an essentially unbroken delivery chain of frozen products from a location of freezing (to a super-frozen temperature) to a location of defrosting the products (e.g., a point of sale and/or consumption of the products).

Abstract: A refrigerated appliance includes a power interrupt system for detecting an out-of-range temperature condition in a fresh food or freezer compartment after a power interruption. The power interrupt system includes a central processor including a memory storage module and a plurality of temperature sensors. In operation, the power interrupt system compares sensed temperature values with stored temperature variables. If, after a power interruption, a compartment temperature exceeds a stored temperature variable by a defined amount, an over-temperature flag is triggered. Preferably, a display unit flashes an indication of the highest temperature reached by each compartment intermittently with the current compartment temperatures and an indication that a power interruption has occured. In this manner, a consumer can make an informed determination whether food stored within the appliance has been exposed to temperatures high enough to cause spoilage.

Abstract: A container comprises a sealed cavity defined by first and second walls of the container and a coolant disposed within the cavity wherein the coolant is capable of assuming first and second phases. A portion of the first wall is joined to the second wall wherein the portion includes an off-center opening. The portion is rupturable to limit pressure in the sealed cavity. The container further comprises a container rim and a lid having both an outer channel and a tab. The outer channel receives the container rim. The outer channel defines a first width. The tab has a second width substantially equal to the first width. When the coolant in the cavity is in the first phase there is a first interference fit of the channel with the container rim. When the coolant is in the second phase, there is a second interference fit, different than the first interference fit, between the container rim and the outer channel of the lid. A method of manufacture of such a container and lid is also disclosed.

Abstract: Controlling the production of a liquefied natural gas comprising measuring the temperature and the flow rate of the liquefied natural gas; maintaining the flow rate of the heavy mixed refrigerant at an operator manipulated set point; and determining the flow rate of the light mixed refrigerant from the flow rate of the heavy mixed refrigerant and an operator manipulated set point for the ratio of the flow rate of the heavy mixed refrigerant to the flow rate of the light mixed refrigerant; determining a dependent set point for the ratio of the flow rate of the liquefied natural gas to the flow rate of the heavy mixed refrigerant such that the temperature of the liquefied natural gas is maintained at an operator manipulated set point; determining a dependent set point for the flow rate of the liquefied natural gas from the dependent set point for the ratio of the flow rate of the liquefied natural gas product stream to the flow rate of the heavy mixed refrigerant and the flow rate of the heavy mixed refrigerant

Abstract: A pendant necklace having a chain and a pendant. The pendant can convert from a first closed configuration, such as a Star of David, heart, or cross, to at least one open configuration such that multiple decorative looks are available. The pendant comprises at least three elements which are pivotably connected, and the pendant elements are prevented from pivoting about each other to a predetermined angle by pivot stops so that the open configuration does not inadvertently go to the closed configuration when in the open configuration.

Abstract: A method and system for feeding and burning pulverized fuel, such as petroleum coke, in a glass melting furnace, which includes a glass melting and a plurality of burners associated with a pair of sealed regenerative chambers disposed side-by-side which act as heat exchangers, the burners are arranged in a series of ports that are associated with the glass melting region of the furnace. The system includes means for supplying the pulverized fuel by each one of the burners for melting glass raw materials. The emissions of flue gases produced by the combustion process of the fuel in the furnace are controlled in order to maintain clean the flue gases and for reducing the emission of impurities from the fuel such as SOx, NOx and particulates.

Abstract: An I.S. machine is disclosed wherein the blow molds are held open during a preheat blank mold mode of operation and the neck ring arms of an invert and neck ring assembly are rotated to an acute angle and opened to release held parisons. A cullet chute is defined in the section frame from a location below the invert of the assembly towards the blow molds to collect the parisons which are delivered by a parison deflector.

Abstract: A heat source is formed within one piece of a multi-piece mold designed to shape a glass tube. The one piece of the mold can then be used as a source of intense heat to render the glass malleable and to also contribute to shaping the tube in conformance with the mold. In one embodiment, the heat source includes channels formed throughout the one piece of mold for distributing a gas therethrough with jets of gas emanating from the inner surface of the mold piece for heating the tube to be shaped to a desired temperature. In apparatus embodying the invention, there is no need for a separate torch and for moving the torch during the shaping process. Also, in accordance with the invention, better control of the heat supplied to the tube being shaped is obtained.

Abstract: When an optical fiber 3 is formed by drawing a preform 1, twisting is generated in the optical fiber 3. An outer diameter of the optical fiber 3 is continuously measured along a longitudinal direction of the optical fiber 3 from two different directions in a plane perpendicular to the advancing direction of the optical fiber 3 by a device for measuring twisting 4, thus twisting of the optical fiber 3 is measured.

Abstract: A cap assembly for collecting cooling gas from a coolant chamber tube is disclosed. The cap assembly having connecting means and outlet means extending from its side walls being generally shaped and sized for detachable mounting on the body of the cooling gas chamber tube. The cap assembly is also employed in a hot optical fiber process which is being cooled by helium.

Abstract: A deposition system for depositing a chemical vapor onto a workpiece, including a deposition chamber having a plurality of components for performing chemical vapor deposition on the workpiece. The deposition chamber includes an inner skin made of Hasteloy for sealing the plurality of components and the workpiece from the air surrounding the deposition system, and an outer skin that encloses the inner skin and is separated from the inner skin by an air gap. The outer skin includes vents that create a convection current in the air gap between the inner skin and outer skin of the deposition chamber. The deposition system also has a gas panel for regulating the flow of gases and vapors into the deposition chamber, and a computer for controlling operation of the gas panel and the components in the deposition chamber.

Abstract: The knitting that loops of rows of binding-off loops are formed with respect to a final course of a knitted fabric, so as to be continuous from a loop in the final course, and a newly formed loop of each row of binding-off loops is laid over a loop next to the loop in the final course, to form a double loop is repeated from one end of a binding-off region toward the other end thereof, to prevent loosening of loops in the final course, wherein n number of rows of binding-off loops (11, 12) are formed, starting from a plurality of loops (2, 5) in the final course in the binding-off region, and wherein when loops of the rows of binding-off loops are laid over loops in the final course in the process of the binding-off process, the loops (3, 6) of the rows of the binding-off loops are laid over loops (4, 7) in the final course located n-th wale forward of the loops, respectively, with respect to the binding-off proceeding direction.