Abstract: Applicants disclose a fishing fly or lure made at least in part from light cured acrylic resin (LCAR). The LCAR may be used to attach fiber to a fish hook or to mimic the body of an insect or other desirable shape.

Abstract: The present invention is a cannonball for use in association with downriggers. The cannonball has a generally egg shaped body. The body has a front, a back, a center line, a top portion and a bottom portion. The slopes of the top portion from the center line to the front and the back are greater than the slopes of the bottom portion from the center line to the front and the back.

Abstract: A splice system and method for linear connection of fishing lines include a female connector and a male connector. The female connector has an outer surface, first and second opposite ends, and a longitudinal axis. The first end is connected to a first fishing line section and the second end has an opening therein. The connector has a co-axial interior feature with a radial extent. The male connector has first and second opposite ends and a longitudinal axis. The second end is connected to a second fishing line section and the first end is configured for coaxial insertion into the opening of the female connector. The second end has a radial extent greater than the radial extent of the interior feature of the female connector. At least one of the connectors is resilient to allow passage of the second end of the male connector axially past the interior feature.

Abstract: A solid fuel for use in fuel cells is presented. The solid fuel includes solid oxygenates, and mixtures for generating a gaseous fuel from the solid fuel. The solid fuel can be contained in a cartridge and reacted with a liquid reactant for generating a gaseous fuel used in the fuel cell.

Abstract: An additive to a fuel oil for a Diesel engine having a Diesel particulate filter (DPF), which comprises a molybdenum compound and having the function of improving the combustion property of a particulate matter (PM) trapped with DPF; a fuel oil comprising the additive; a lubricating oil composition for a Diesel engine having DPF, which has a sulfated ash content of 1.0% by weight or smaller, a sulfur content of 0.3% by weight or smaller and a molybdenum content of 100 ppm or greater; and DPF for removing PM in combustion gas discharged from a Diesel engine vehicle by trapping and burning PM, DPF comprising a filter supporting a molybdenum compound. The combustion property of PM trapped with the filter of DPF is improved, PM is burned at a low temperature with stability, the efficiency of removal of PM is improved and the life of DPF is increased.

Abstract: A combustion additive is used for protecting and improving the operation of diesel fuel combustion systems. The additive contains one or more iron-containing compounds. The additive can be added to the fuel prior to introduction into a combustion chamber or to the exhaust after the combustion chamber. The additive will then enhance the operation of diesel fuel combustions systems by improving, for example, exhaust aftertreatment performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling deposit formation on intake valves while simultaneously exhibiting “no-harm” on combustion chamber deposits in engines by combusting in the engine a fuel composition containing an ethanol content greater than about 5% by volume and a Mannich-base detergent additive. The invention also relates to a high ethanol-content gasoline fuel containing a Mannich-base detergent in an amount effective for improving the reduction of intake valve deposits resulting from the combustion in an engine of the fuel.

Abstract: A plant container including at least one section of flexible material having an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface is formed at least in part by a lattice of recesses, and at least some of the recesses converge toward a hole through the material. The outer surface is formed at least in part by a lattice of protuberances at the same relative positional arrangement as the recesses. Each section is formed as a parallelogram having two acute angles and two obtuse angles. Each section is arranged to form a cylinder with adjacent ends overlapping and the protuberances on the outer surface of one end nesting within the recesses of the inner surface of the adjacent end at the overlap.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to landscape edging, such as blocks. Multiple blocks can be assembled to form a border around flower beds, trees, and other landscaping. A first end of the edging block includes a groove or mortise engageable with a second end of a second edging block having a tongue or tenon. The overlapping system inhibits growth of grass or other vegetation between two adjoining blocks. The edging includes a lip on at least one side that may function as a mowing strip or ledge. The block may be straight or curved, thus allowing multiple blocks to be assembled to form various configurations.

Abstract: A vertical plant stand that is free standing or can be supported by burying its lower end in a base plant pot or in the ground. Pots can be angularly stacked along a central elongate member or hook style appendages can protrude from the central elongate member to mount tilted plant pots. Multiple vertically and/or radially spaced-apart appendages can be included to mount tilted pots like tree branches. The stand can also be configured for mounting a table top to the stand for making an end table, coffee table of other table design. Instead of a table top, a top plant pot may be provided at the upper end of the central elongate member.

Abstract: A decorative assembly for supporting a floral grouping utilizes a floral holding material, a sheet of material and a band. The decorative assembly is formed by a method which includes the steps of forming the sheet of material about at least a portion of the floral holding material with a forming device such that an upper end of the floral holding material remains substantially uncovered, and thereafter securing the sheet of material about the floral holding material with a band.

Abstract: Methods for increasing the concentration of antioxidants during senescence and curing of tobacco leaves include application of a chemical solution. The methods include spraying the solution onto the tobacco plant prior to harvest and/or applying the chemical solution to the soil surrounding roots of growing tobacco plants. The application of the chemical solution preferably occurs between topping and harvest, and is optimized to stimulate the production of antioxidants and interfere with the formation of TSNAs during curing. The tobacco can be burley tobacco subjected to air curing.

Abstract: A method for making a plant-cultivating web from excretive sludge of domestic animals includes collecting sludge; concentrating the sludge; stabilizing the sludge; dehydrating the sludge; mixing the sludge with polyvinyl acetate (PVAC), wherein the mixing ratio between the sludge and PVAC is 4:1; drying a mixture of the sludge and PVAC; grinding the dried mixture into powders; mixing the powders with polyethylene, wherein the mixing ratio between the powders and polyethylene is 10%-80%:90%-10%; adding high molecular weight starch into a mixture of the powders and polyethylene; and rolling the starch/mixture of the powders and polyethylene into a plate-cultivating web. An environment-protective and waste-reusing product is provided accordingly.

Abstract: A storable, portable and expandable plant growth system that allows preparation of seed and root media material in a storable state and selective activation through the injection of liquid when germination and growth is desired.

Abstract: Various sleeves and bags or packaging goods, especially floral groupings such as bouquets and pot plants, can be provided using the present invention. Exemplary sleeves are manufactured with an outer wall and an inner wall, each of which is formed of two layers. The outer layers are a transparent or semitransparent sheet material such as polypropylene, and the inner layers are a nonwoven fabric material made of a compatible polymer. The outer and inner layers of each wall may be printed with complementary images or patterns. The inner and outer layers of the one or both walls may be fastened to each other not only along the side edges of the sleeve, but also at discrete locations along the top edge where the sleeve is opened. The connection can be made using glue or the equivalent, by melting or welding the two layers together, or by punching a tab of the outer layer through the inner layer. The top and bottom edges of the inner and outer layers may be coincident, or not.

Abstract: A collapsible floral container stored and shipped in a substantially planar configuration and expanded into the form of a flower pot or flower pot cover is disclosed. The collapsible container includes a plurality of segments and a connecting member for connecting the segments such that the segments define a sidewall and such that the segments are movable between an expanded position wherein the segments cooperate with one another to form an object receiving space and to provide the sidewall with a unitary appearance and a collapsed position wherein the sidewall is substantially flattened.

Abstract: A substantially liquid impermeable package for wrapping about a floral grouping or potted plant is disclosed, as well as methods for producing and using same. The substantially liquid impermeable package is formed of a flexible sleeve constructed from a material which is substantially liquid impermeable and which includes at least one layer of polymeric film. The flexible sleeve is provided with seals in a sidewall and closed lower end thereof which are substantially liquid impermeable.

Abstract: A substantially liquid impermeable package for wrapping about a floral grouping or potted plant is disclosed, as well as methods for producing and using same. The substantially liquid impermeable package is formed of a flexible sleeve constructed from a material which is substantially liquid impermeable and which includes at least one layer of polymeric film. The flexible sleeve is provided with seals in a sidewall and closed lower end thereof which are substantially liquid impermeable.

Abstract: An installation and process for producing hydrogen, which includes a purification unit for purifying a hydrogen-rich synthesis gas and for producing hydrogen and a waste gas, along with the additional equipment required in order to continue operation in the event of a purification unit shutdown.

Abstract: A release control sensor module for an openable member of a vehicle, such as a vehicle window, includes a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is a displacement sensor that controls the closure of an electric circuit, such as a changeover switch or a reed switch. The second sensor is powered by the electric circuit. The first sensor controls the activation of the electronic circuit. If the first sensor is not actuated, the sensor module is electrically isolated and does not consume any power. If the first sensor is actuated, the second sensor is powered and can be used to detect movement of a moving part of the control, such as a pull handle or an opening lever.

Abstract: The invention relates to an operator system for an aperture member, such as a window or a door, comprising a fixed frame and removable means such as a movable sash, said operator system being designed for operating said movable means associated with said aperture member, e.g. for opening and closing of said aperture. The invention further relates to an aperture member, such as a window or a door, comprising a fixed frame and movable means such as a movable sash, said aperture member comprising an operator system for operating said movable means associated with said aperture member, e.g. for opening and closing of said aperture. The components of the system are designed in a modular manner and arranged for installation in e.g. a window prior to installation of said window in e.g., a wall and after installation of e.g. a window, an operator system according to the invention may readily be made operational.

Abstract: A cable (11) is provided comprising a steel cord (12) and a polymer material (15). The steel cord (12) has a diameter less than 2.5 mm, and is coated with the polymer material (15). The cable (11) has a permanent elongation of less than 0.05% at a permanent force of 50 N, after being subjected to a force of 450 N. Further, a window elevator system (300) comprising such a cable (11) is provided.

Abstract: A filler or pack material composed of homocomponent or multi-component fibers comprising various polymers with varying melting behavior. Most suitably, the filler fabric's volume fraction is between 10% and 70%. The filler can be cut, shaped, molded and fitted into the gutter. Additionally, single component or multi-component fibers can also be used together with other solids such as foam to form filler.

Abstract: A water diverter for gutter protection systems is provided. The Water diverter is positioned on the structure side of any curved surface of the gutter protection system. The water diverter acts to slow the speed of the water running off the roof and over the gutter protection system. This slowing of the water speed allows the Coanda Effect of the curved surface of the gutter protector to function to direct the water into the water collecting opening of the gutter. When the water is traveling too fast (e.g., running from a steep roof, or a roof valley), the surface tension of the water generated by the Coanda Effect on the curved surface of the gutter protector is insufficient to direct the running water into the water collecting opening of the gutter.

Abstract: A partition system for office spaces which generally includes a structure or framework. In one embodiment, spring clips are provided for attaching adjacent framework components to one another, the spring clips including a pair of spring arms having buttons which protrude through and engage overlapping apertures of the frame components to both align and secure the frame components to one another. In another embodiment, a connector bracket is provided for attachment to a vertical frame member of the partition system at a variety of vertical locations along the vertical frame member, the connector bracket providing a rigid attachment point for a horizontal frame member to the vertical frame member to facilitate a high-low connection feature within the partition system framework.

Abstract: The invention relates to building construction and to the production of building products and can be used for constructing low rise residential, industrial and administrative buildings for different climatic zones. The invention increases the quality of products having a complicated geometric configuration, extends the range thereof and makes it possible to obtain the precise geometrical shape of the products. The inventive universal multicavity cassette mould is embodied in such a way that it is multisectional and has the form of crest-forming elements rigidly fixed to a frame, articulated drop sides being also fixed to the frame. Groove-forming and crest-forming elements are fixed to the opposite longitudinal sides, respectively. The articulated drop sides are provided with locking elements, the upper groove-forming elements being disposed in such a way that they are dismountable.

Abstract: A powder coating booth containment structure including first and second canopy halves, each of which is a substantially nonconductive, seamless, structural composite to substantially reduce oversprayed powder particle adhesion to the booth inner surfaces. The composite canopy halves, when assembled into a spray booth additionally including either a floor or a utility base and one or a pair of end units in the form of aperture bulkheads, vestibules, or a combination of both, are structurally sufficiently strong that no external support frame is required. The composite canopy halves can each include sidewall and ceiling portions, in an embodiment, that can be connected to a floor. In another embodiment, the canopy halves each additionally include a floor portion such that they may be connected together at a floor edge and placed atop a utility base. They may be connected to the utility base.

Abstract: Household devices that a useful compartment and can be closed by a door provided with a door handle include a storage compartment into which the door can be displaced by guiding system and at least one guiding element associated with the door and guided in a sliding track associated with the household appliance. To be able to operate the door in an ergonomically favorable manner, at least one control mechanism is associated with the door handle. When the door pivots in a first pivoting direction, the control mechanism pivots the door handle in a second pivoting direction counter to the first pivoting direction.

Abstract: A corrugated wooden fiberboard panel system provides a new structural member for use in the construction of building walls, ceilings, and floors as a substitute for conventional framing members, such as studs and joists.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for mechanically preventing overflow of a sump pit into a basement. A cap with a removable cover is placed over a sump pump with a watertight seal. A tall pipe is connected to the cover of the cap, and several auxiliary devices (e.g. egress pipe, faucet, accessory tree, sight tube, and/or alarm apparatus) can be attached to the side of the cap. The volume under the cap and in the pipe may fill with water to provide pressure to prevent further water from entering the sump pit. Water can then be drained the cover removed and the sump pump repaired. In this way, basement flooding through sump pit overflow is inhibited or prevented.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for preventing the intrusion of poured concrete into the space defined by a window buck installed between concrete forms. The apparatus, system, and method include a window buck panel incorporating a concrete exclusion barrier comprising a protrusion formed on the body of the window buck panel; a flange affixed to an attachment leg of the window buck panel; or an appropriately shaped leg of a window buck panel. The concrete retention barrier is configured to contact a concrete form under pressure and remain in contact as the form alters shape from the weight of infused concrete. By preventing fluid concrete from entering a defined window cavity during formation of a concrete wall the apparatus, system, and method described eliminate the need to remove hardened concrete from the interior of the cavity before window installation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a window sill flashing comprising a base having a substantially rectangular shape. A front flange projects perpendicularly downward from a front edge of the base and at least one side flange extends vertically from a side edge of the base. The side flange includes a front surface. The window sill flashing is made from a rigid homopolymer vinyl film.

Abstract: An integrated window sash includes a sash frame having a first sheet supporting surface, a second sheet supporting surface spaced from the first sheet supporting surface and a base between the first and second sheet supporting surfaces; a first sheet having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface with marginal edge portions of the first surface of the first sheet secured to the first sheet supporting surface; a second sheet having a first major surface, an opposite second major surface, and a predetermined peripheral configuration with marginal edge portions of the first surface of the second sheet secured to the second sheet supporting surface, wherein the first major surface of the second sheet faces and is spaced from the second major surface of the first sheet to provide a compartment therebetween, and a desiccating medium carried on the base of the sash frame and communicating with the compartment, the base and the desiccating medium defining an interior opening in the sash frame where

Abstract: A metal profile for shop window construction, includes a fixed frame and an opening leaf, having a closed tubular cross section defining an interior space, the fixed frames and/or opening leaves present in the form of an arrangement of profiled sections defining the closed tubular cross section. Each profiled section includes at least one opening element, one closing element, and mechanisms for affixing the opening and closing elements to each other. Each opening element has at least one web and two wings defining at least two longitudinal edges extending from one end of the profiled section to the other, and linked by all or part of the web and the wings. Each closing element present at least in the form of a rabbet is designed to connect the two wings of the corresponding opening element in order to form the closed tubular cross-section.

Abstract: A window or door casing may have two side sections, a header or top section, and a bottom section. The bottom section also may have caps attached at either end. The trim casing is mountable on a window or door frame and cab be securely fastened to the side of the house ensuring a tight fit and finished appearance.

Abstract: An intumescent gap seal comprises at least one flexible resilient sealing member (7,8) adapted to span a gap (4) defined between adjacent parts of a building (5,6) and an intumescent member (9) which, in an unexpanded state, is narrower than the gap (4). The or each sealing member (7,8) may comprise a curved elongate member to ease installation. Such a sealing member (7,8) will tend to keep its resilience better, so that its draught proofing qualities are maintained and will be easier to install.

Abstract: An air handling unit (AHU) for housing a number of components used in a heating or cooling system to provide forced air for climate control in a particular structure includes a single raceway construction having both low thermal conductivity and enhanced mechanical properties for use with lifting the AHU; a single insulated panel construction having a minimum number of components as well as enhanced mechanical properties for use as the floor in an AHU compartment; to minimize costs associated with fabrication and installation.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a connection, having an anchored, elongated tension member, a fastening member attached to the elongated tension member, a resisting member that receives the elongated tension member and an expansion device that receives the elongated tension member there through and is compressively loaded between the fastening member and the resisting member by operation of the fastening member on the elongated tension member. The expansion device is formed with a sleeve. First and second bearing members are received in the central aperture of the surrounding sleeve and operatively connected to the surrounding sleeve. At least one of the bearing members is threadably connected to the sleeve. This bearing member can rotate in relation to the surrounding sleeve. A torsion spring connects the first and second bearing members and is located within the surrounding sleeve.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant tension member, particularly a tendon for prestressed concrete, comprising a bundle of tension elements arranged inside a sheathing, has at its ends anchoring devices each with an anchor plate. On the side of the anchor plate facing away from the open air side, a seal having tension elements running through it and having a sealing plate are arranged, the sealing plate being fixed in place on the side facing away from the anchor plate opposite the anchor body against longitudinal displacement. Between the anchor plate and a pressure plate butting against the sealing plate, pressure-transferring means, for example, a pressure tube, are provided, having a length calculated in such a way that a longitudinal displacement of the anchor plate that occurs when the tension elements are being tensioned, actuates the exertion of surface pressure to the sealing plate for activating the seal.

Abstract: A building construction (100) includes a foundation member (3) associated with a structural member (1) including a base (2) adjacent the foundation member (3). At least one resilient tensioning member (4) is bonded to or integrally associated with the foundation member (3) and extends through the base (2) and into the structural member (1). A first portion (6) of the resilient tensioning member adjacent the base (2) is free from connection to the structural member (1) and a second portion (5) of the resilient tensioning member spaced apart from the base (2) is bonded to or integrally associated with the structural member (1) such that, in use, the resilient tensioning member (4) biases the structural member (1) towards said foundation member (3). A method of manufacturing a building construction is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for articulably bearing a prefabricated structural member on a foundation comprises a first static hinge interposed between the base of the upright of the structural prefabricated member and the foundation, and an additional static hinge which is also arranged between the base of the upright and the foundation and has a rotation axis parallel and separated from that of the first static hinge.

Abstract: A plurality of interlocking tile pieces form a generally flat traffic-carrying surface. The tile are locked together in a manner to form a plurality of non-bendable tile joints. The tile includes a hinge or fold line along a first axis and a hinge or fold line along a second axis. The hinges allow the multi-tile traffic carrying surface to be rolled up into a hollow tube from any direction along one of the axes, beginning at any edge of the traffic carrying surface. The rolled-up floor covering is made up of a plurality of tile panels.

Abstract: Insta French is a vinyl insert that fits into standard doors and windows. Inserts are installed on the inside or outside of existing sliding glass doors or windows. Insta French Inserts have no outer edge or framing. The door or window edges provide the framing effect. The tabs on each cross bar with {fraction (1/16)} of an inch extra vinyl slips under the window molding to hold the insert in the window. A cap is placed over the notched out vinyl to make the insert firm against the glass. Insta French inserts can be easily removed to clean window glass. They are easily reinstalled to give a glamorous French door look. Anyone can have a French door look without the pain rendering cleaning of small multiple panes of glass. No costly expense of replacing doors and windows. Insta French creates a whole new look in minutes.

Abstract: In combination with a door in which the door includes two spaced apart solid plastic stiles and at least two spaced apart solid plastic rails and in which the two solid plastic stiles and the at least two solid plastic rails are connected together to form a rectangle having an opening defined by the distances between an inner edge of the solid plastic rails and the solid plastic stiles. At least one of a screen and a glass are dimensioned to cover such opening. Further, there is a means for fastening the screen and/or glass in a position to cover the opening. The improvement comprises at least one of the two solid plastic stiles and/or two rails having a lengthwise void formed at a predetermined location therein. A non-plastic reinforcing member is fitted in the lengthwise void.

Abstract: A reconfigurable wall system is provided. The system includes an upper attachment member, a lower attachment member and a wall member. The upper attachment member is connected to a ceiling. The lower attachment member is connected to floor. The wall member has upper and lower ends. The upper end of the wall member is attached to the upper attachment member. The lower end of the wall is attached to the lower attachment member.

Abstract: A double wall structure (22) for a combustor (15) of a gas turbine engine (10) comprising an inner wall (28) and an outer wall (27), the inner wall (28) comprising a plurality of main tiles (50), the main tiles (50) are secured to the outer wall (27) by a securing means (35), wherein the inner wall (28) further comprises a plurality of edge tiles (52) which are secured to the outer wall (27) by securing means (35), each edge tile (52) overlapping at least one edge (30, 31, 54, 61) of a main tile (50) thereby further securing the main tiles (50) to the outer wall (27).

Abstract: A device for fixing glasses on a curtain wall or roofing, capable of being applied to a curtain wall and a covering layer adopting a rigid plate, especially a single-layer glass plate or a hollow laminated glass plate. The device comprises: a glass supporting beam having a special cross section, which has a base portion for rooting the fixing nails and two shoulders for supporting two adjacent glasses; a pressing bar inserted into the side seam of the hollow gum-sandwiched glass having a bar-like slot; and a pressing block fixed on the base portion having a pressing head extending into the bar-like slot. Furthermore, an adjustable block is disposed between the shoulders of the supporting beams and the glasses. The adjustable block has an upper surface for supporting glass and a bar-like hinge head, which is provided on the bottom surface and hinged on a bar-like hinge base provided on the shoulders of the supporting beams.

Abstract: An ultra-lite building system comprising a building constructed with base plates, wall panels composed of plastic core columns and foam surrounding the core columns, a plastic header assembly, plastic and foam joists and plastic or metal studs extending between said foam wall panels.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved frame clip arranged and constructed to be easily field-mounted and/or reconfigured on a panel frame such as those used to form suspended ceilings. By allowing the installation of the frame clips to be deferred until the panels are being installed, the frame clip permits the panels to be shipped without frame clips and/or attachment hardware, such as torsion springs, installed, thereby reducing the likelihood of shipping damage.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a structure for anti-sliding floor, which comprises: a bottom plate having a plurality of buckling nodes arranged in lines with equal intervals on a top surface thereof; a plurality of footrests having two slots on two sides thereof, each slot being arranged to fasten with a corresponding line of buckling nodes for the footrests closely combining with the top surface of the bottom plate.