Abstract: A shaving razor suitable for dispensing a fluid during a shaving experience, said razor comprising: a handle including a proximal end and a distal end wherein said handle comprises a cavity; an adapter head joined to said handle at the proximal end wherein said adapter head comprises a manually-actuated pump and a cartridge connection yoke; a razor cartridge comprising a blade and wherein a feeding channel is directed from said pump to a disposal point within said cartridge for dispensing said fluid; and wherein said cartridge is releasably engaged with cartridge connection yoke of said adapter head.

Abstract: An electric razor includes an actuator, an outer cutter and an inner cutter. The actuator has a first vibrator and a second vibrator. The outer cutter and the inner cutter are respectively supported at the first vibrator and the second vibrator so that the cutters can slide against each other. The actuator vibrates the first vibrator and the second vibrator so that the vibrators slide in reciprocation toward opposite directions to each other. Even though vibration of the first vibrator is interrupted by external force through the outer cutter, the second vibrator relatively vibrates so as to slide in reciprocation with respect to the first vibrator and therefore it is easy to meet specified shaving performance.

Abstract: A culinary tool (100) suitable for both cutting and transporting food includes a tool member (101) and a handle (108). The tool member (101) begins at an asymmetrical base region (102) and tapers along a major face (103) of the tool member (101) to a distal tip (104). A curvilinear medial ridge (105) begins at the asymmetrical base region (102) and passes along the major face (103), thereby defining a cutting portion (106) and a spatula portion (107). The cutting portion (106) sometimes the distal tip and occupies less of the major face (103) by area than does the spatula portion (107). The handle (108) is affixed to the tool member (101) along the asymmetrical base region (102). The culinary tool (100) can be used in either a cutting mode or a spatula mode.

Abstract: A flick knife with a lever frame has a hilt, a blade, a lever frame and a spring. The blade has a proximal end pivotally mounted in the hilt. The lever frame is mounted through the hilt and has a front connector that abuts the proximal end of the blade to rotate the blade, and a rear connector. The spring is mounted inside the hilt and connects the hilt to the rear connector of the lever frame and eases opening of the blade and prevents the blade from opening. Because the spring is mounted in the hilt, the knife is thinner than prior art and therefore more convenient.

Abstract: A hand-held and hand-operated cutting tool particularly well suited for cleanly and quickly cutting plastic pipe or tubing, rubber hose, or the like is provided. The tool has a blade which is easily manually removed from and replaced into the cutting tool without the use of additional tools. The blade is slid into the tool and then rotated slightly into an initial operating or loaded position whereat a blade pivot pin may be inserted into the tool and through a hole provided in the blade. During use, the blade is rotatable in increments or steps from a retracted position in which it is substantially enclosed within the tool housing to a cut off position in which it cooperates with a stationary cradle anvil so as to sever the article to be cut. A ratchet drive interconnects a movable handle and the blade so as to incrementally drive the blade towards its cut off position upon manipulation of the handle.

Abstract: A scissors is provided. The scissors according to current application has a specially designed first blade. The specially designed first blade has a tapered bump at the central part, on which a hinge hole is developed. The tapered bump on the first blade allow the second blade of the scissors to cross over the first blade with an angle. Therefore, the second blade's wide edge crosses over the first blade's wide edge with an angle and sweeps wide surface of the first blade with an angle. Such angled cross over of the blades provides a more precise cut of customer's hair as a barber intended.

Abstract: A cylindrical can that contains both solids and a liquid has a vertical longitudinal axis, circular sides, a horizontal circular lid and bottom, and a rim around the periphery of the lid that extends beyond the sides. The can is opened and the liquid is separated from the solids in the can by a can opener that has a can holder, an arm, a head, a screw, and at least one cutter. The can holder has an opening that has a diameter greater than the diameter of the sides and lesser than the diameter of the rim, so that when the can is placed in the opening the can holder supports it by its rim. The arm extends over the opening and is attached to the can holder. The screw is centered on the longitudinal axis and threadedly engages the arm. The lower end of the screw is fixed to the head, which has a diameter that is less than the diameter of the lid. The cutters are attached to the head and are positioned near the periphery of the lid, for cutting the lid off the can.

Abstract: A shaving razor comprising: a. a handle having a proximate end and a distal end wherein said handle comprises a cavity; b. an adapter neck pivotally joined to said proximate end of said handle, wherein said adapter neck further comprises 1) a pump to which is joined a first feeding channel extending from said cavity, wherein the pump is actuated by pivotal movement of said neck; and 2) a cartridge connection yoke disposed at an opposite end of said neck from said handle; through which said feeding channel runs; and c. a razor cartridge comprising a blade wherein said cartridge is joined to said neck by said cartridge connection yoke and wherein said feeding channel continues to run to a disposal point on said cartridge.

Abstract: A coordinate transformer that includes foldable horizontal and vertical members utilizes GPS provided map coordinates to assist with location determination on a handheld map. Typically, GPS receivers provide accurate location information but their display size, memory and battery life prohibit the amount of topographic information that can be displayed in context, to a user. Through the use of the coordinate transformer, an ambulatory user is provided with an accurate location indication displayed within the context of a large portion of an actual topographic map, and the user is also able to determine the coordinates of a location of interest on the map for transfer to an internal or external unit.

Abstract: A method for scanning a work piece surface uses a coordinate measurement device. A probe element is brought into contact with the surface and the probe element is moved along the surface. The coordinate measurement device has a plurality of degrees of freedom, which are independent of one another, in the possible movements of the probe element with respect to the work piece. Maximum speeds which describe the maximum of a movement speed component of the probe element based on the respective degree of freedom are defined for the degrees of freedom. An estimated path on which the probe element is intended to move during scanning is predefined. The actual scanning path can differ from the estimated scanning path. A maximum scanning speed at which the estimated scanning path can be traveled with a constant speed of the probe element is determined.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for marking near perfect cut lines during the tile setting process in a manner that is cost effective and efficient because it conforms with the unique contours and characteristics of fixed structures such as walls and cabinets while significantly reducing the amount time and wasted tiles due to its user friendly method of gleaning exact cut lines.

Abstract: An embodiment of a hole angularity gage includes a gage body and a contact disc positioned within the gage body. The contact disc includes a central opening defined by an inner edge. The gage also includes a center pin that extends through the central opening, and a hole probe adapted to rotate the center pin from a primary gage axis toward the contact disc's inner edge. The gage also includes an indicator adapted to activate when the center pin makes contact with the contact disc. Another embodiment of a hole angularity gage includes a hole probe and a circuit. The circuit includes an indicator and a switch, which is adapted to close when the hole probe is rotated by an angle greater than a gage setting angle. The indicator is adapted to activate when the switch is closed. Other embodiments include methods for using and manufacturing hole angularity gages.

Abstract: An annular having a central bore includes a conical surface concentric with the bore such that the conical surface has a peak, an inner trough and an outer lip and the inner trough is adjacent to the central bore. A retention groove located under the outer lip has an outside diameter that is less than the lip outside diameter. A tapered reflective face extends outward from the retention groove. When a code wheel disc having an inside diameter that is smaller than said lip outside diameter is pressed onto the conical surface, the difference in size of the lip outside diameter and the disc inside diameter promotes a deflection of the disc which forces it to conform to the tapered reflective surface.

Abstract: A measuring band for marking of centre to centre (C/C) distances, especially in connection with building frameworks, the measuring band at least on one side being provided with information, a number of lines (1, 3, 5) extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the measuring band. The invention also relates to a method for the marking of centre to centre (C/C) distances. It is significant of the measuring band that adjacent lines (1, 3, 5) are located at a distance from each other of at least 30 cm, the distance between adjacent measuring indicias (1, 3, 5) is the same, and a marking symbol (X) is provided on the same side of each line (1, 3, 5).

Abstract: One type of dryer, namely a laundry dryer (1), comprises a water tank (20) and a drum (30). At the time of drying laundry, the interior of the drum (30) functions as a hermetically closed drying chamber (170). The air in the closed drying chamber (170) is sucked into a circulation duct (171) and heated by means of a heater (173) to a hot air before being blown into the closed drying chamber (170). The hot air having absorbed moisture from the laundry comes into contact with dehumidification water in a cooling chamber (174) within the circulation duct (171), thereby being dehumidified. The dehumidification water is sprayed by a mist generator (180). In the drying process, the mist generator (180) generates mist of metal ion water which has passed through an ion dissolving unit (100) and sprays the mist to the laundry.

Abstract: Various embodiments of methods and devices for drying coated stents in an oven are described herein.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying wood veneer includes an elongate drying chamber including a conveyor for conveying material to be dried from an input end to an output end; and a cooling section for cooling veneer leaving the output end of the drying chamber, the cooling section including a pressure controller for maintaining a pressure in the cooling section that is slightly higher than pressure in the drying chamber while maintaining a near-zero pressure differential between the drying chamber and the cooling section.

Abstract: A novel shoe construction provides a unique fit and feel to the shoe wearer's foot. The shoe construction is a variation in what is typically called vulcanized shoe construction. Wherein the conventional vulcanized shoe construction bands of flexible material are permanently adhered or vulcanized to the shoe sole and to a portion of the upper adjacent the shoe sole, in the shoe construction of the invention upper sections of the bands are let loose by being unattached to the shoe upper. In addition, a toe cap of the shoe and a heel counter of the shoe are secured to the shoe sole, but are unattached to the shoe upper. This construction results in a shoe that not only has a unique appearance, but also has a unique feel to the shoe wearer's foot with the upper surrounding the foot being free floating along the sides of the foot as well as across the toes and heel of the foot.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to footwear for enhanced movement, comprising a footwear component and one or more reflex layers, in contact with a portion of the footwear component. The one or more reflex layers enhance the movement of the user during normal or athletic use of the footwear.

Abstract: Toe-fortifiable footwear includes a sole portion and a step formation member of a constant thickness attached to an inside of the footwear. The step formation member has a forward end part that forms a step part for having an insole surface of the footwear divided into a first insole surface part for toes and a second insole surface part constituting a top surface of the step formation member for a plantar surface exclusive of the first insole surface. The first and second insole surface parts differ in height by the constant thickness. The step formation member may be used as a separate toe-forcible insole member.

Abstract: An automated tightening shoe with crisscrossed laces or closure panel and a tightening mechanism which operates in one direction to cause automatic tightening of the crisscrossed laces or closure panel to tighten the shoe about a wearer's foot, and which can be released easily so that the shoe can be removed from the wearer's foot. An actuating wheel partially projecting from the rear sole of the shoe provides a convenient and reliable actuating means for movement of the automated tightening mechanism in the tightening direction.

Abstract: A built-in or added-on extension is situated upon a side of a shoe so as to minimize or prevent injury caused by inversion of a foot/ankle during athletic or other activities. The extension protrudes laterally out from the side of the shoe and has a substantial horizontal component, with an outer surface portion(s) adapted in shape, size, and/or placement so that said portion(s) will impact the floor/ground upon inversion of the foot/ankle but that none of the extension impacts, rubs, slides, or otherwise contacts the ground/floor during normal activities of the wearer. Said impact/contact only occurs when there is significant ankle/foot inversion, that is, enough to potentially cause a mild lateral ankle sprain. The preferred extension cushions and/or stops inversion at an angle of inversion and/or at a time during the inversion wherein the wearer may recover and straighten his foot/ankle before serious injury to the ankle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heel stabilizing technology that can be used on many kinds of footwear. This heel stabilizing technology can be incorporated during manufacture of the footwear. This heel stabilizing technology can also be manufactured as a separate component, and then added to many kinds of footwear. The heel stabilizer of the present invention increases the stability of the wearer when walking by minimizing the side-to-side teetering a person experiences when wearing flat heels to any height heel shoe, sneakers, boot, overshoe, galoshes or any combination thereof. Implementation of the heel stabilizing technology results in the heel of the footwear being set to a raised position and then flexed downward at heel strike. The resulting vertical stretch at the heel helps lessen side-to-side teetering of the wearer and thereby increases stability. The disclosed heel stabilizer includes at least one anchoring means, at least one heel lift means, a stretch segment, and a sole.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a shock absorbing heel system is disclosed. The heel system includes a lower heel plate, a set of support members, and an upper heel plate. Also, the heel system includes a heel cover configured to hide the upper heel plate from view. The lower heel plate is associated with a cantilever portion that supports the upper heel plate laterally. As force is applied to the heel system, the support members may compress slightly and the cantilever portion may lower, absorbing energy and or shocks applied by the ground.

Abstract: An application for an adjustable orthopedic device includes a holder configured to be worn on a wearer's foot. The holder has an elastic cloth band sized to encircle the wearer's foot at a location between the wearer's toes and the wearer's ankle. The holder also has a holding strap affixed to the elastic cloth band, the holding strap securely holds a platform beneath the wearer's foot. The platform is positioned beneath the wearer's foot and includes a magnetic material. Raised pads are provided for applying pressure to one or more bones of the wearer's foot, the raised pads include a ferromagnetic material providing a removable adherence to the platform through magnetic force and allowing the raised pads to be manually repositionable to any X and Y coordinate on the platform.

Abstract: An application for an adjustable orthopedic device includes a holder configured to be worn on a wearer's foot. The holder has an elastic cloth band sized to encircle the wearer's foot at a location between the wearer's toes and the wearer's ankle. A platform is removably secured to the holder by hook and loop material. The platform includes more hook and loop material on its top surface. Raised pads are provided for applying pressure to one or more bones of the wearer's foot, the raised pads include mating hook and loop material for providing a removable adherence to the top surface of the platform and allowing the raised pads to be manually repositionable to any X and Y coordinate on the platform.

Abstract: In one embodiment a shoe insole includes a top ventilation fabric, a bottom ventilation fabric, and a plurality of spaced resilient pillars (e.g., EVA, PU, or PVC) with a channel network formed among the pillars. The invention can effectively remove air and condensation between a wearer's sole and the bottom ventilation fabric to the atmosphere through a plurality of escape paths through the channel network. In another embodiment, a mesh structure is completely filled in the channel network.

Abstract: A new snow block forming & transportation device & method of use thereof which generally comprises a main block form housing body, a main housing body integrated handle, an internal cap spring, a spring well, a snow release push button cap, a snow release plunger shaft, a plunger and plunger plate, and a snow shaping trowel, and which allows a user to easily and quickly create, transport, and position, uniformly shaped block of snow for the use of creating snow structures.

Abstract: A landscape rake attachment for an excavation machine. An exemplary attachment may have a grasping plate with a back surface sized to rest against a teeth edge of the machine bucket and a front surface to make contact with a machine thumb. An anti-slip plate may extend along a top edge of the grasping plate with a width greater than the depth of the grasping plate. A finger mounting plate may be coupled to a lower edge of the grasping plate and extend horizontally from each side of the lower edge. A plurality of fingers may be coupled to the finger mounting plate and extending downward from the finger mounting plate.

Abstract: A system and method for merchandising a product or service. The system comprises a first perceived-as-three-dimensional image. The image comprises a directional preference and an indicia associated with the product or service. The system also comprises a display element associated with the product or service disposed at a first position upon a displaying element. The directional preference of the first perceived-as-three dimensional image relates to the location of the display element upon the displaying element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frame system (1) for sign means such as posters, and comprises a number of end profiles (2), a number of side profiles (3) and a number of stiffening girders (4), where said end profiles (2) and said side profiles (3) are adjoined at their respective end parts with a number of angel mountings (10), and said stiffening girders (4) are arranged between said side profiles (3), wherein said end and/or side profiles (2,3) are provided with a number of magnetic units (12), and said end and side profiles (2,3) are, furthermore, provided with a number of undercut recess (8,9) adapted to receive said angel mountings (10). The present invention, furthermore, relates to a sign member for use in said frame system (1), and wherein said sign means are provided with a number of magnetic bands adapted to engage with said magnetic units (12) of said frame system (1).

Abstract: A sign support structure includes a broad base plate having opposed upper and lower faces, and a perimeter edge. Substantially equally spaced-apart openings are formed through the base plate along the perimeter from the upper face to the lower face to receive stakes, respectively, to secure the base plate to the ground. A first elongate support has an upper end and an opposed lower end mounted to the base. The first elongate support extends upwardly from the upper face of the base to the upper end. A second elongate support has an inner end mounted to the first elongate support adjacent to the upper end of the first elongate support and extends laterally outward relative to the first elongate support to an outer end. The second elongate support is adapted to hold a real estate sign.

Abstract: A closure mechanism receiving aperture presents a substantially contiguous, uninterrupted planar surface on a flexible medium, primarily for use with identification devices, i.e., wristbands. The aperture does not interrupt the printable area so that printer ink may be printed over the aperture without passing through. The inventive aperture also does not produce waster material or chads which can jam or foul-up a printer. An inventive wristband includes both snap closure and adhesive closure mechanisms that can be used at the same time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a label, and method and apparatus for forming and dispensing the same. The label is provided as part of a roll of labels. The labels are attached to each other and/or extraneous label or substrate material via a discontinuous line with bridge portions. The labels have a layer of adhesive and a release layer applied thereto and ink printed thereon. In one embodiment the adhesive is applied over the release layer of material prior to forming the roll and when the labels are taken from the roll the adhesive layer leaves the release layer and contacts with the face of the label which overlies the same in the roll.

Abstract: A label holder for displaying information labels at the front of merchandise display hooks, and method for making the label holder. The label holder is of inexpensive continuously extruded construction, which is inexpensively processed after extrusion to eliminate the typical shortcomings of conventional extruded label holders. The extruded body form is cut to usable length and subjected to a plurality of die cutting operations on the back or mounting portion of the label holder, to form positioning and retention features. The label holder is thus provided with many if not most of the beneficial features of specially molded label holders, without incurring the greater expense involved in the molding process. The label holder is designed to accommodate mounting on label holders of several wire sizes commonly found in use in merchandise displays.

Abstract: A parking facility which includes a multitude of parking spaces for individual cars containing a plurality of removable tickets at each parking space. Each ticket identifies its associated parking space so that an individual can park a car in one of the parking spaces and remove one of the tickets to help him or her locate the parking space at a later time. The tickets may be color coded to identify different regions of the parking facility, and, preferably, contain advertising and/or promotional material.

Abstract: A rifle support 1000 is used to support and steady a rifle 10 having a barrel 11 and stock 12 having a stock forearm 13 which is generally parallel to the barrel 11. It includes a forearm chamber 1120 within said stock forearm 13 having at least one frame member 1100. The frame member 1100 is secured within the forearm chamber 1120. At least one leg 1200 is attached to the frame member 1100 at a pin 1370 and allowed to slide along the frame member 1100. The leg 1200 is capable of being in a fully stored position when fully pulled into forearm chamber 1120. Or it may be in a fully deployed position when leg 1200 slides along frame member 1100 out of forearm chamber 1120. It then pivots about a pin 1370 into a position which is generally perpendicular to the frame member 1100 and barrel 11. This allows the leg 1200 to rest on the ground and support and steady the rifle 10.

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing by-catch of seabirds or turtles during fishing include a fish hook (220) and a barrier or shield (227) mounted in a position relative to the fish hook (220) such that the barrier (227) reduces or prevents hooking of a seabird or turtle by the fish hook or ingestion of the hook by a seabird or turtle. The apparatus includes a degradable component (226) that degrades when placed in water such that when the degradable component degrades the barrier moves away from the position relative to the fish hook or no longer exists to allow the fish hook to be taken by a fish. The degradable component (226) may be a retaining means or a mounting means. The degradable component may form part of, or all of, the barrier.

Abstract: A trawl door having enhanced and rather high efficiency, lightness of weight in water and ease of manufacture. The trawl door preferably includes at least one slat and preferably two slats (6, 7) disposed forward of the leading edge (31) of a single main deflector body (2), and the main deflector has a profile wherein: (I) the outer side surface (28) of said main deflector body exhibits greater camber than does the inner side surface (29) of said main deflector body; (II) the thickest part of the profile of said main deflector body is located front of center; and (III) the outer side surface (28) is convex and the inner side surface (29) is concave. In one aspect the trawl door of the invention including at least a synthetic portion, preferably a mixture of a polyamide and an elastomer, whereby the synthetic material forming the at least a synthetic portion of the trawl door receives impacts fracture free.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a planer board of novel and non-obvious construction methods and materials resulting in reduced weight. The planer board also quick release guidance device that is easier to use than prior art devices.

Abstract: A floating fish holding container that rides in the water partially submerged with perforated sides and a top including a flexible net material spanning the container top with a closeable opening to the net. The floating live fish container is made of sufficiently strong plastic material to withstand shark attacks directed at the catch inside the container. The device also has perforated side walls to permit the flow of water into the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for protecting the lower regions of and structure of a building (10) from damage or degradation by a target subterranean degradation factor (42) such as a termite or fungus, for example. The apparatus comprising means (12) for creating a region in the ground below the building having properties hostile to the target subterranean degradation factor whereby to discourage the degradation factor from approaching, or growing within the vicinity of, the building. In one embodiment the means for creating a hostile region in the ground below the building are provided by a pump (12) which creates a superatmospheric pressure field (40) in this region.

Abstract: A spill resistant insect bait station designed for secure anchorage to the ground is disclosed as having a generally hollow main body defining an internal reservoir for containing a flowable, preferably liquid, bait contained therein. The main body is preferably fabricated from plastic via a blow molding process that includes the steps of filling and sealing. By removing a seal, an access opening is provided at ground level in proximity to the base and an access tunnel guides insects to an opening at the top of the bait station. A top opening on the opposite side of the bait station relative to the access opening allows insect access to the internal reservoir while rending the bait station inherently spill resistant. The inner wall of the main body includes a spiral ramp leading downward to provide insects with a means of accessing liquid bait contained therein. Providing such a ramp structure maximizes access to the bait regardless of the fill level.

Abstract: A candle composition containing non-hydrogenated oil and at least one of long-chain hydrocarbon and long-chain hydrocarbon derivatives. A candle composition having non-hydrogenated oil and a solidifying amount of congealing reagent. A candle composition having paraffin, non-hydrogenated oil, and a solidifying amount of a congealing reagent comprising petrolatum, oxidized petrolatum, oxidized long-chain hydrocarbons, or modified hydrocarbons. A process for making a candle composition is also provided, the process comprising mixing together a non-hydrogenated oil and a congealing amount of a congealing reagent, heating mixture to a temperature of 75-90° C., preferably 75-80° C., then cooling the mixture and pouring into a container.

Abstract: Catalytic process for the transformation of carbon compounds into liquid fuel, in which the reaction is catalysed by an Alumino silicate catalyst comprising counter ion Na and/or K in a sufficient amount so that when mixing 0.2 g of catalyst in powder form with 20 ml water having a pH of 5.56 so as to form a water/catalyst mixture, the pH of the water/catalyst mixture comprised between 4 and 6, said catalytic system further comprising 0.005% to 1% by weight of Ba and/or Sr.

Abstract: A quaternary ammonium salt detergent made from the reaction product of the reaction of: (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent and a compound having an oxygen or nitrogen atom capable of condensing with said acylating agent and further having a tertiary amino group; and (b) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce intake valve deposits.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous fuel composition having a homogeneous liquid phase, a so called microemulsion, containing a liquid hydrocarbon fraction, ethanol and an additive with an emulsifying and solubilizing ability. The composition comprises a) 70-95% by weight of an hydrocarbon fraction having a boiling point within the range from 130 to 425° C., b) 2-25% by weight of ethanol, c) 0.002-0.8% by weight of water, and d) 0.2-25% by weight of an additive comprising 5-100% by weight of an nitrogen-containing surfactant, such as an amine surfactant, an ether amine surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant and an amido surfactant, and optionally an alcohol having a hydrocarbon group of 5-24 carbon atoms. Preferably the additive comprises 5-90% by weight of the nitrogen-containing surfactant and 10-95% by weight of the alcohol. The composition, which can be stored for long periods, may be used as a fuel in diesel engines.

Abstract: A coking method comprises in combination, the steps of providing a quantity of coals, providing a quantity of chemical change agents selected from the class of chemical change agents including: (i) acrylic latex, (ii) styrene-butadiene polymers, and (iii) natural and synthetic polymers, blending said chemical change agent with water in a ratio of about 40:60 to 60:40, spraying the provided quantity of lower quality coal with the blended water and chemical change agent in a ratio of about one ton of coal plus or minus ten percent to about four gallons of blended water and chemical change agent plus or minus ten percent, baking the coated coal in a reducing, heated, oxygen-free environment, including a heating element, at a temperature of about 1700 degrees Fahrenheit, cooling the resultant higher cold strength baked product by exposing said product to a water quench or cooling said product in a dry quench box.

Abstract: To realize a root-preventing sheet with outstanding shape maintaining properties while being thin and light that even when affixed has no wrinkles, is difficult to tear, has excellent applicability, durability and adhesiveness and demonstrates definite root-preventing effects at low cost.

Abstract: There are described a devices for the treatment of woody plants, comprising a cylindrical injection element (1) with an axial bore (2); a radial slot (3) which communicates with the bore (2) and whose longitudinal axis runs essentially parallel to the axial bore (2); a fixing element (4) and an element for connecting a reservoir (5), and a variety of embodiments of this device; apparatuses comprising these devices, and method of using this device in the treatment of woody plants.