Abstract: The invention is a soft bait composition that is loaded with a quantity of porous particles, such as calcium carbonate satu rated with aqueous based or oil based fish attractant, which is released over several hours while immersed in water. Furthermore, the porous particles can provide a wide range of sink rates in plastic fishing lures.

Abstract: The lifetime and durability of artificial baits is improved by providing an integral hook holding portion. The hook holding means is a plastic or fibrous ring or a dense polymer region molded integrally with the bait.

Abstract: An apparatus for exterminating undesirable insects is disclosed. The apparatus includes a generally hollow enclosure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion includes at least one insect entrance comprising an inward-oriented frusta-conical member that includes an aperture at a top portion thereof. Undesirable insects that enter an entrance become trapped within the enclosure. A plurality of electrically conductive wire mesh grids are held inside the top portion generally parallel to each other. An electronic circuit is included for producing a high-voltage charge across each adjacent grid, such that when an insect flies or crawls between two such adjacent grids, an electrical current arcs from one grid, through the insect, to the other grid, thereby killing the insect.

Abstract: A target insect in a tidal area is controlled by: choosing a treatment area in a tidal area; selecting an appropriate control agent; determining an appropriate depth below the surface of the treatment area for the delivery of the control agent; determining an appropriate application rate; and delivering the appropriate control agent to at least a portion of the treatment area at the appropriate depth and at the appropriate rate. Treatment may be directed at the larval stage of the target insect with the treatment area between a mean lower low tide demarcation and a mean higher high tide demarcation. The control agent may be delivered through passageways extending along a plurality of downwardly and rearwardly extending agent delivery knives.

Abstract: Prilled wax particles are formed from a vegetable wax-based composition. After compression, a predominantly paraffin wax-based composition is optionally poured over the vegetable wax-based composition to form an encased candle. The method of the present invention offers the possibility to incorporate a high fragrance load to the candle.

Abstract: Low-pressure hydrocarbon contains methane, ethane, propane, butane, pentane, heptane, isobutene; and petroleum ether. The low-pressure hydrocarbon may further comprises magnesium powders or aluminum powders or the combination of magnesium powders and aluminum powders. Moreover the petroleum ether is areca oil. By addition of petroleum ether, magnesium powders and aluminum powders, the amount of the methane 9 can be reduced to be below 50%, even reduced to a value of 0.5%. Thereby the pressure of the hydrocarbon is reduced greatly. The hydrocarbon is safe and stable. Thereby the pressure of the container receiving the hydrocarbon is reduced. The present invention is light, can be transferred easily and is made with a lower cost.

Abstract: A method is presented for producing biodiesel from a triglyceride feedstock. The feedstock is pretreated by thermal cracking or rapid pyrolysis to convert triglycerides to form a middle distillate fraction rich in fatty acids. The middle distillate fraction is then esterified the in the presence of an alcohol and a catalyst to produce a biodiesel stream. The biodiesel stream can be treated with a basic solution to convert unesterified free fatty acids to non-foaming metallic soaps, which can be removed by known means. A method is also provided for producing a biodiesel/naphtha mixture, in which a triglyceride feedstock is pretreated by thermal cracking or rapid pyrolysis to produce a middle distillate fraction, a naphtha stream and a gas stream.

Abstract: Compositions comprising: (i) a fuel component selected from the group consisting of diesel, gasoline, kerosene, other hydrocarbons which are liquid at room temperature and mixtures thereof; and (ii) and an additive of the general formula (I) are described: R—COO—(CnH2n—O)k—H??(I) wherein R represents a mono- or poly-unsaturated alkylene group having from 10 to 17 carbon atoms, n is 2 or 3, and k represents a number of from 0.5 to 3; wherein the fuel component is present in an amount of more than 50% by weight, wherein the additive is present in an amount of from 0.001 to 0.1% by weight; and wherein the composition has a sulfur content of 0.2% by weight or less, all weight percents based on the composition.

Abstract: Organic waste having a moisture content of about 65% is dried to a level of dryness by applying heat generated by microbial action on the waste organic material to dry that material to usable levels of about 20% moisture. Method of the present invention is more efficient and economical for the drying of waste materials to combustible fuel than conventional drying methods and apparatus. Preblended portions of the organic material are deposited sequentially into a fermentation zone of a chamber and hot exhaust gases generated by the fermentation process are passed through an air-to-air heat exchanger along with cooler ambient intake air which is in its turn heated and turned back on the waste material in the second drying stage.

Abstract: A process for making a hydrogenated carbon material is provided which includes forming a mixture of a carbon source, particularly a carbonaceous material, and a hydrogen source. The mixture is reacted under reaction conditions such that hydrogen is generated and/or released from the hydrogen source, an amorphous diamond-like carbon is formed, and at least a portion of the generated and/or released hydrogen associates with the amorphous diamond-like carbon, thereby forming a hydrogenated carbon material. A hydrogenated carbon material including a hydrogen carbon clathrate is characterized by evolution of molecular hydrogen at room temperature at atmospheric pressure in particular embodiments of methods and compositons according to the present invention.

Abstract: The interior of a mushroom house is sterilized by applying ozone into the interior of the mushroom house around compost in receptacles in the mushroom house. The ozone is applied prior to the spawning step in the growing of the mushrooms.

Abstract: An irrigation and seeding mat includes a plurality of flexible drip tubes, arranged longitudinally along the length of the mat and laterally spaced apart along the width of the mat, with each drip tube having a series of openings therein for dripping water from the tube. The mat has a first biodegradable sheet attached to the drip tubes. The biodegradable sheet extends over the length and width of the mat for initially securing the longitudinal and laterally spaced apart arrangement of the drip tubes. The mat further includes: a layer of plant seeds arranged on the upper surface of the first biodegradable sheet; and has a second biodegradable sheet attached onto the first biodegradable sheet for initially securing the layer of arranged seeds within the mat. The mat is deployed with a manifold having outlet nipples connected to each of the drip tubes.

Abstract: A defensive anti-intrusion vegetal hedge for the protection of a property, incorporating plants having spines or similar, wherein said plants are planted along a line defining the area to be protected, in one or two rows, characterized in that the branches of said plants are linked to neighboring plants by interweaving said branches and/or by binding said branches by the ends thereof, further characterized in that it incorporates framing elements having pointed and/or cutting parts.

Abstract: Sanitizing container and display is a sealed but ventable container for removably placing demonstrable objects such as plants, cut flowers, inside the container, living creatures and the like in hospitals, home or other environments where immunocompromised or allergic patients live. This sealed container and display is provided with a ventilation system that establishes adequate air circulation to the inside the container while clearing the outflow air from any potentially harmful microbes, allergens (small particles that cause allergy) or chemical fumes that would be dangerous for those patients who lack normal immune protection or are allergic. This enclosed chamber can optionally be provided with an artificial light source for illumination of the displayed object if desired.

Abstract: A farming device includes a base having a plurality of lattices and each of the lattices is connected with a support member so as to receive at least one seed therein. A nutrient pad is located beneath the support members so as to provide water and necessary elements to the seeds. A guiding plate is located on the base and has a plurality of recesses so that the sprouts extend through the recesses. A dynamic cutter is movably located on the guiding plate and has a plurality of cutting notches which cuts the roots of the plants when pulling the dynamic cutter from the base. A static cutter is located on the dynamic cutter. A cover receives the base, the guiding plate, the dynamic cutter and the static cutter therein.

Abstract: A vertical garden includes a reservoir containing a nutrient rich liquid. A stack of modular planters are nested together above the reservoir. A vertically extending tubular pipe passes through central openings in the modular planters. The tubular pipe communicates with a manifold within the reservoir. An air pump located outside of the reservoir has an outlet hose terminating in an air inlet port in the manifold. Compressed air flows from the air pump into the manifold and flows up through the pipe to a diffuser plate at the top. Compressed air rises in the vertically extending pipe entraining some of said liquid upward towards the top diffuser plate. Each modular planter has radiating planter ports for growing plants, wherein the planter ports contain plant media. Nutrient rich liquid trickles down from the diffuser plate, intersecting with and soaking the plant media in the planter ports.

Abstract: A panel guide and impact separation system for a sliding door adapted to open and close an opening having an upper and lower extent is disclosed. The system comprises a guide, a guide follower and an elongate beam. The guide is adapted to be mounted to a mounting surface located between the upper and lower extent. The guide follower is disposed in operable engagement with the guide and is adapted to translate along at least a portion of the guide. The elongate beam has a first and second end. The first end of the elongate beam is connected the guide follower and the second end of the elongate beam is attachable to a door panel. The second end of the elongate beam is adapted to extend generally horizontally along at least a portion of a vertical plane of a door panel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a gear motor, preferably for driving a door, comprising a motor and a transmission flanged to the same with a central, continuous hollow shaft and a plug-in shaft adapted to the profile shape of the hollow shaft, which serves as an output shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a window operator for a casement window assembly that has secure and moveable linkage of pivoting parts of the operator. The linkage of the moveable operator parts is provided by a rivet having a rivet head with a plurality of fingers or petals extending radially outward of the center of the rivet, and wherein the petals are formed of thickened rivet material. The rivet head is formed in a conical configuration by the force of bending the rivet head with a conical shaped recess in the forming die, thus providing the method of forming the rivet connection in a smooth and progressive force of deforming the rivet head into a domed shape with the thickened petals extending radially outward and downward due to the conical die surface.

Abstract: The present invention employed an elevating device for a window glass provided in a door of a vehicle, including: a guiding device which is provided in the door; a career plate which engages with the guiding device and slidably moves in an elevating direction of the window glass in relation to the guiding device; and a driving device which raises and lowers the career plate. The career plate is provided with a stopper which abuts on the guiding device when the career plate reaches an elevation-limiting position. The stopper is provided with an attaching portion which is attached to the career plate, and an abutting portion which abuts on the guiding device and elastically deforms when the stopper reaches the elevation-limiting position. The abutting portion is formed such that a width thereof becomes wider than the attaching portion and such that the width becomes smaller toward a distal end side.

Abstract: A resilient hand-held abrasive article includes a flexible conformable backing layer having opposed first and second major surfaces, a flexible reinforcing layer affixed to at least one of the backing layer first and second major surfaces, and abrasive particles arranged on the reinforcing layer, thereby defining an abrasive surface. The backing layer comprises a multiplicity of separated resilient bodies connected to each other in a generally planar array in a pattern that provides open spaces between adjacent connected bodies.

Abstract: In a method of producing chemical mechanical polishing particles and slurry, a type of organic nano particles are put in a reaction solution containing nano-scale cerium oxide; the nano-scale cerium oxide is assembled to outer surface of the organic nano particles due to electrostatic attraction among particles, so as to form chemical mechanical polishing particles having a cerium oxide shell. The chemical mechanical polishing particles having a cerium oxide shell are then used to produce chemical mechanical polishing slurry.

Abstract: Flame-hydrolytically produced titanium dioxide powder that is present in the form of aggregates of primary particles, and has a BET surface of 20 to 200 m²/g, a half width (HW) [nm] of the primary particle distribution of HW = a×BETf where a = 670x10?9 m³/g and ?1.3 ≤ f ≤ ?1.0 and the proportion of particles with a diameter of more than 45 &mgr;m lies in a range from 0.0001 to 0.05 wt. %. The powder is produced by a process in which a titanium halide is vapourised at temperatures of less than 200°C.

Abstract: A hip, ridge or rake shingle comprised of a plurality of panels sandwiched on each panel portion side of a layer of shingle material, such that each panel portion can be folded along a fold line, and wherein tabs are provided for each panel portion, adapted to be bent backwardly upon themselves, sandwiching thickening panels therebetween. The shingles can be laid up on a hip, ridge or rake of a roof, to yield desirable thickened features.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable container-like housing structure (1) that includes a main module provided with a door (7), and which further includes at least one expansion module (E1) that includes a number of structural segments, such as a roof part (21) firmly connected to a first wall part (13), a floor part (11), and two second wall parts (33), wherein when the housing structure is expanded, The floor part (11) will swing out about a horizontal axle (12) at floor level, whereafter the first wall part (13) together with roof part (21) are intended to be projected out telescopically from the main module, wherein at least one second wall part (33) is mounted on a vertical axle (35) about which said second wall part (33) is adapted to swing out the roof part (21) and the first wall part (13) such as to form an additional wall to the expansion module (E1).

Abstract: A modular building system for constructing a building comprises a frame for detachably mounting modules providing rooms and modules providing services to the rooms.

Abstract: A roofing system constructed from cementitious materials that may be provided with various desired cosmetic appearances, some of which may resemble conventional roofing shingle patterns and the like. Methods for constructing roofing systems from cementitious materials shot under pressure through a hose are also disclosed.

Abstract: A ground anchor system for anchoring an article, such as a sports goal, bench or the like, to an underlying ground surface. The ground anchor includes an elongate body capable of being embedded within concrete within a hole in the ground and has an anchor and locking plate assembly secured to an upper end thereof. A separate anchor pin is removably securable to the anchor and locking plate assembly. The anchor pin has a knob at one end that is grippable by hand and can be manually placed into a locking position without the use of a separate tool in which the anchor pin is secured to the anchor and locking plate assembly. The anchor pin can also be manually positioned into an unlocking position in which the anchor pin is freely removable from the anchor and locking plate assembly.

Abstract: A curvable panel for swimming pools and the like includes a panel that is flexible to form concave or convex surfaces. At least one elongated reinforcing member is secured to the panel to retain the panel in the desired shape. Locating features such as notches or the like in the elongated reinforcing member and the panel ensure that the panel retains the desired shape. The panel can be readily formed into a variety of shapes, thereby reducing the tooling, inventory, and other such costs that would otherwise by incurred if a plurality of rigid curved panels were utilized.

Abstract: A temporary tripod support system for use during preparation of the home foundation of concrete piers and the like. At locations along the sidewalls and mate line of home the tripod supports may be installed in a number significantly less than conventional design supports. The tripod support system comprises multiple tripods each having a triangular transverse frame to support an extended undercarriage area. Due to its triangle top, each tripod makes two separate supporting abutments with its overlying straight perimeter or mating line joist at the same time thereby reducing the total number of supporting installations and labors in half.

Abstract: A staircase kit comprises a plurality of side panels and a plurality of inner and outer reinforcing panels disposed in layered arrangement over the side panels. The side panels and inner and outer reinforcing panels have preformed holes extending axially therethrough. The side panels are disposed in stacked relation to one another to form a plurality of module joints there between. Likewise, the inner reinforcing panels are disposable in overlapping relationship to the module joints. The inner reinforcing panels form a plurality of inner panel joints that are preferably disposed in staggered relationship to the module joints. The outer reinforcing panels are disposed in overlapping relationship to the inner panel joints to form a plurality of outer panel joints that are disposed in staggered relationship to the inner panel joints.

Abstract: In certain example embodiments of this invention, a window unit may include a vacuum IG (VIG) unit as an inboard lite and a monolithic lite (e.g., with an optional low-E coating thereon) as an outboard lite. A dead air space may separate the inboard and outboard lites. A highly insulated frame may be used to support the inner and outer lites. The VIG unit may be partially embedded or supported in the insulative frame, so that the insulating frame separates the VIG unit inboard lite from the outboard lite thereby reducing conductivity around the edges of the window unit so that R-value can be increased (and U-value decreased). In certain example embodiments, the total R-value of the window unit is at least about R-8, and more preferably at least about R-10 (compared to the much lower R-values of conventional IG units).

Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.

Abstract: An architectural trim assembly includes a receptacle and a stone veneer trim piece having an orifice that is configured to hold the receptacle within the orifice.

Abstract: A flexible attachment for mounting a privacy partition adjacent a urinal in a public restroom is provided. The flexible attachment allows the partition to be pushed out of position without pulling out the mounting screws. Further, the flexible mounting arrangement includes a biasing means to move the partition back to its center or rest position, once the side pressure against the front edge is released. In a preferred embodiment, the screws with which the attachment is affixed to a restroom wall and with which the partition is mounted to the attachment are hidden from view. In an alternative embodiment, in which a existing partition is retrofitted with the flexible attachment, screws with are visible on the exterior surfaces of the partition wall may be used.

Abstract: A corner trim piece including a vertical leg having a vertical outer edge and a vertical inner edge. The corner trim piece also having a horizontal leg integrally connected to the vertical leg to form an L shaped unitary corner trim piece wherein the horizontal leg including a horizontal outer edge and a horizontal inner edge and wherein the vertical leg and horizontal leg define an inner apex and outer apex.

Abstract: The prefabricated universal structural steel panel and panel system includes a generally elongated rectangular panel having an opposed exterior and interior surfaces, an opposed first and second end portions, and an opposed first and second side edge portions. At least two stiffening ribs are integrally formed in the panel and extend longitudinally between the first and second end portions. The first side edge portion has a beveled configuration and is integrally connected to an elongated male connecting member. An elongated female connecting member is integrally connected to the second side edge portion and extends adjacent the interior surface to define a fold. The elongated male connecting member of one panel is cooperatively profiled to mate with the female connecting member of an adjacent panel.

Abstract: The invention provides a sheet material retaining clip 10 to hold sheet material 25 onto a structure having a panel 20 and a frame member 21 adjacent the panel. The clip has an elongate base portion 12 adapted to be located in a gap 22 between the panel and the frame member to hold the clip in place. A middle portion 14 connects to an end of the base portion and extends at approximately right angles away from the panel, and a spring arm 15 is connected to the outer end of the middle portion and extends at an acute angle therefrom on the opposite side to the base portion. This allows it to bear on the sheet material to hold it against the panel. The invention also provided for the use of such a clip to connect insulating material to the sides of an aboveground pool.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing cellular laminate structural panels includes one or more supply stations of a flexible strip material including folding rollers for sequentially folding the strip material into cellular structures and feeding the cellular structures into a conveyor where the cellular structures are held in compression. The apparatus further includes a laminating station where the folded cellular structures are laminated to an upper and/or lower sheet material to which lines of a bonding medium have been applied prior to engagement with the cellular structures. The folded cellular structures are heated before engaging the sheet material so as to enhance the bonding of the sheet material to the cellular structures and subsequent to bonding, the laminate is passed through a cooling station to set the bonding medium.

Abstract: A fabricated low density concrete foundation/wall panel is provided with a plurality of insulation panels and reinforcing ribs to improve strength and reduce the density of the wall panel. The wall panels are easily placed and interconnected together to quickly provide a foundation adapted to support the main walls of a home, for example. The fabricated wall panels in one embodiment generally includes an inner wall sheathing that is interconnected to the load-supporting segments of the wall panel during fabrication.

Abstract: A stud extension sleeve is an elongate sleeve for use with a weldment plate spacer support and weldment plate in the pre-cast concrete industry is adapted to receive at one end, a stem portion of a weldment plate spacer support. The elongate sleeve has a hollow portion within which the stem portion of the spacer support is inserted. The length of the elongate sleeve is configured so that when the spacer support is connected to the weldment plate and the stem portion is inserted in the elongate sleeve, the overall height is longer than the desired thickness of the pre-cast concrete structure to be poured so that a portion of the elongate sleeve at its distal end can be removed to maintain the weldment plate at the surface of the pre-cast concrete structure to be poured.

Abstract: A system for decoratively covering a support surface is provided. The system comprises a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a top, a bottom, and first and second ends. Each panel includes a nailing hem for mounting the panel to the support surface. Each panel also includes first and second rows of decorative portions simulating building materials. A riser interconnects the first and second rows. Each panel further includes a flap extending from the riser at the first end and a catch extending from the riser at the second end. The flap and catch mate with a corresponding catch and flap of horizontally adjacent panels. The flap and catch are both sloped upwardly toward the top at an acute angle to provide a mating fit between corresponding flaps and catches.

Abstract: A system for attaching siding to an exterior wall through use of a fastener guide strip that is held within or against the nailing hem of a siding panel so as to allow the panel to slide along the guide strip during thermally induced expansion and contraction of the panel.

Abstract: The objective of the invention is a roof cladding element with hidden fastening, which roof cladding element has been manufactured of plate material, and which roof cladding elements are adjacently and in succession mountable such that the edges of roof cladding elements will be placed a distance overlapping the edges of adjacent roof cladding elements, and which roof cladding element includes at least one step mainly transversal with the cladding, which step has at least one locking recess for locking a roof cladding element at least from one step to the next lower roof cladding element, and which roof cladding element includes at least one attaching shoulder placed at the upper edge of a roof cladding element for fastening of the upper edge of a roof cladding element to the fastening construction of the cladding and for tightening and locking of at least the locking recess next to the lower edge of a roof cladding element to the locking recess placed in the upper part of the next roof cladding element place

Abstract: A floor installation system comprises a fastening system for interlocking a plurality of hardwood floor members. The fastening system utilizes a plurality of main fasteners that pass laterally into each hardwood floor member at set intervals. Each of the main fasteners includes an elongated shank having opposite distal ends each provided with at least one radially projecting substantially annular tooth. The opposite distal ends of each of the plurality of the main fasteners are adapted to be matingly received in opposite bore holes formed in adjacent flooring members to form an interlocking fastener.

Abstract: A retaining wall block having a front surface, a rear surface, side surfaces, a top surface, and a bottom surface. Each side surface comprises a first section, a second section, a third section, and a fourth section, with the sections configured and arranged to allow a plurality of blocks to be arranged in a convex wall structure. The retaining wall block includes a projection that is configured to abuttingly engage a portion of a vertically adjacent block in a wall structure. Preferably, the block has a width/depth ratio in the range of about 1.87 to 2.67. The retaining wall block may be combined with an earth anchor for use in multi-course walls.

Abstract: Structures composed of synthetic resin materials having surfaces textured to imitate wood are presented formed by processing allowing folding to create seamless profiles. Examples include corner boards and load-bearing designs including railing assemblies.

Abstract: An architectural mesh sunscreen panel having at least a first portion including a first architectural mesh; and a second portion including a second architectural mesh, the first architectural mesh being different from the second architectural mesh.

Abstract: Lumber having stud locator markings spaced along lengths thereof. The marked lumber assists in layout and assembly of a frame wall comprising bottom plate, top plate, and a plurality of studs extending between the bottom and top plates at one or more of a limited number of regularly-spaced pre-determined stud spacings along the plates. Respective pieces of the lumber are useful in the bottom and/or top plates. Stud locator markings define positions for placement, on the respective plate, of stud ends to be mounted against the respective bottom or top plate. Stud locator markings indicate where front and back surfaces of the studs intersect the respective plate. The stud markings are spaced along the bottom and top plates at one or more of the pre-determined stud spacings. Each stud marking comprises marking material affixed directly to the respective piece of lumber. Preferred spacings for stud markings are about 8 inches, optionally 16 or 24 inches.

Abstract: A washer is provided between two inner rings arranged in a row, and annular washers are disposed outside the inner rings in the axial direction of the inner ring, respectively. A bolt is inserted into the two inner rings so that a head part of the bolt comes in contact with the washer disposed outside one inner ring in the axial direction of the inner ring. A nut is fastened on an end of the bolt opposite to the head part, from the outside of the washer. The inside of the through holes of the inner rings is substantially completely isolated from the outside thereof. The inner rings of which the inside of the through holes is substantially completely isolated from the outside are exposed to a carburizing atmosphere at high temperature, so as to perform carburizing and quenching only on the outer surfaces of the inner rings.