Abstract: In a cylinder throw-on/off apparatus for a printing press, a cylinder throw-on/off motor is driven while the notch of a blanket cylinder opposes the notch of a plate cylinder to throw on/off the blanket cylinder with respect to the plate cylinder, and driven while the notch of the blanket cylinder opposes the notch of an impression cylinder to throw on/off the blanket cylinder with respect to the impression cylinder. A throw-on operation control unit drives the cylinder throw-on/off motor, to control throw-on operation of the blanket cylinder for the plate cylinder and the impression cylinder. A motor drive amount calculation unit obtains a drive amount of the cylinder throw-on/off motor, while controlling the throw-on operation of the blanket cylinder, in accordance with the rotation phase of the printing press.

Abstract: A print station has print cylinder with axially spaced segments for printing different coating materials on a substrate at a single print station. The coating material is stored in adjacent wells separated by walls within a trough. The walls may be notched to receive the shaft of the print cylinder with each of the print cylinder segments disposed in one of the wells for receiving the coating material. Each of the print cylinder segments can receive the coating material from its respective well and then simultaneously in the respective well and applying it to a substrate.

Abstract: A former arrangement for a rotary printing press is disclosed. The former arrangement includes a former arrangement module with a base element which is mountable on a stationary element of the rotary printing press. A former is connected to the base element. A first web lead device provides for guidance, on the former entry side, of a printing substrate web to be directed in the case of operation over the former. A second web lead device provides for guidance, on the former exit side, of the printing substrate web. The former rests on a cantilevered support element which is fastened with a first end to the base element and which extends cantilevered transverse to a web feed direction over the former.

Abstract: An inking unit of a rotary printing press includes a film roller. The film roller has a structured outer surface that has a Shore D hardness ranging between 80 and 90 and a stochastic surface. The stochastic surface is incorporated into the outer surface of the film roller by peening.

Abstract: An application for a method of imbedding an image in a stone substrate includes printing an image onto a print image using a computer printer and placing the print image face down on the surface of the stone substrate. A moist towel is placed over the print image and a weight is placed over the moist towel then time is provided for the image to transfer from the print image to the surface of the stone substrate. The moist towel and the print image are then removed and the above steps are repeated until a quality image is imbedded in the stone substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a wellbore comprises a heat insulating container having an inner space and having a structure defining a hollow containing a vacuum. The apparatus further comprises a reflective layer arranged on a surface of the heat insulating container to reflect heat for reducing radiated heat originated in the wellbore from reaching the inner space. Also, a signal-activated detonator is provided in the inner space of the heat insulating container.

Abstract: Pyrotechnic signaling means (10) are ignited manually by pulling on a pulling member (24). In known pyrotechnic signaling means (10), the pulling member (24) has a short cable which is knotted to an operating means (26). A knot such as this can be produced only manually, thus making the production of pyrotechnic signaling means (10) quite complex. In addition, an ignition device (14) for known pyrotechnic signaling means (10) has a hole through it for a firing bolt (36) which is connected to the pulling member (24). This allows moisture to enter the pyrotechnic signaling means (10) through the ignition device (14). The pyrotechnic signaling means (10) according to the invention provides for the pulling member (24) to be formed from flexible strip-like sections (48, 50), which are connected by film hinges (54) and can be collapsed, saving space, when not in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of penetrative projectiles capable of penetrating buildings whose structures are reinforced such as anti-aircraft shelters for example. The invention consists in a projectile comprising a solid penetrative body designed to perforate a wall of the building, the roof for example. Inside the projectile according to the invention are housed sub-munitions enclosing the charge in the form of bomblets, a device for plugging the hole formed in the wall by the passage of the projectile, and a sequencing and command device. When the wall is penetrated, the rear portion of the penetrative body is separated from the rest of the penetrative body and the plugging device is deployed so as to block the hole that has been passed through. After penetration, the front portion of the penetrative body continues its route toward the ground while the sub-munitions enclosing the bomblets remain suspended in the air under the wall.

Abstract: Railway vehicle (1) comprising an access platform (4) which extends between two lateral faces (3), at least one of the faces comprising a lateral access door (2), the access platform (4) being adjacent to at least one passenger area (6, 6?) and comprising a plate (5) which is movable vertically so as to allow passengers with reduced mobility to access/leave the access platform (4) from/to a railway platform (27) of height Qi (i=0, 1, 2, . . . , n) when said movable plate (5) is placed in an embarkation/disembarkation position Ei (i=0, 1, 2, . . . , n), characterized in that said vehicle (1) comprises at least one means of passage (11, 11?) allowing persons with reduced mobility to move between said passenger area (6, 6?) and said movable plate (5) whatever the embarkation/disembarkation position Ei (i=0, 1, 2, . . . , n) thereof.

Abstract: Generally and not exclusively, there is disclosed a system and a method for towing (pushing or pulling) a roadway vehicle on a road by a towing apparatus. The towing apparatus is coupled to a roadway guideway displaced generally above a roadway surface. In an embodiment, the system includes an apparatus to couple a vehicle to the roadway guideway, a force generation unit to move the coupled vehicle along the roadway guideway, and a brake unit to decelerate the apparatus and a coupled vehicle. In an embodiment, the system includes a coupling unit to separately couple or not couple the vehicle to one of multiple roadway guideways. In an embodiment, the towing apparatus includes a capability to yaw the vehicle to a determined position by yawing the structure that engages the vehicle to the towing apparatus.

Abstract: A hopper car having double-curved side walls for transporting bulk solids. The car has side walls, end walls, and a bottom which are all joined to present a container for transporting the bulk solids. The bottom presents at least one opening for discharge of the bulk solid. Each side wall presents upper and lower convex sections forming an indentation at approximately the vertical center of the side wall.

Abstract: A hopper car having an increased volume. The car has side walls, end walls, a bottom, and first and second sloping surfaces. The bottom lies at least partially in a horizontal plane and includes a plurality of spaced apart openings. The side walls, end walls, and horizontal plane define a volume X. The first and second sloping surfaces are located between adjacent openings and joined to the bottom adjacent the openings. The sloping surfaces extend upwardly from the bottom to present an inverted V enclosing a volume Y. The volume Y is no more than approximately 1 to 5% of the volume X.

Abstract: A water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion ink which is suitable for use in inkjet printing and is low in viscosity and superior in storage stability is provided. The ink comprises an oil phase and a water phase emulsified in the oil phase using a nonionic surfactant, in which the water phase contains a salt of at least one metal selected from potassium or calcium. The metal salt is preferably a calcium salt, and particular preferably calcium chloride. The nonionic surfactant is preferably a polyglycerin fatty acid ester, and particularly preferably an esterification product of a polyglycerin and a hydroxy fatty acid. Preferably, the ink comprises 40-99 mass % of the oil phase and 60-1 mass % of the water phase, and contains a polyglycerin fatty acid ester in an amount of 0.5-40 mass % based on the total of the ink.

Abstract: A non-aqueous inkjet ink includes a pigment and a mixture of at least two polyalkyleneglycol dialkylethers represented by Formula (I): wherein, R1 and R2 are each independently selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Y represents an ethylene group or a propylene group; wherein n is an integer selected from 4 to 20 for a first polyalkyleneglycol dialkylether; and n is an integer selected from 5 to 20 for a second polyalkyleneglycol dialkylether. A method for preparing a non-aqueous inkjet ink is also provided.

Abstract: A conductive pattern formation ink which can be stably ejected from a liquid droplet ejection head, a conductive pattern having high reliability, and a wiring substrate provided with the conductive pattern and having high reliability are provided. The conductive pattern formation ink is used for forming a conductive pattern on a base member using a liquid droplet ejecting method and comprised of a dispersion solution. The dispersion solution includes a water-based dispersion medium, metal particles dispersed in the water-based dispersion medium, and a drying suppressant contained in the water-based dispersion medium, the drying suppressant being contained for preventing drying of the dispersion solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solution type silver organo-sol ink for forming electrically conductive patterns. The present invention provides silver organo-sol ink of solution type for forming electrically conductive pattern comprising effective amount of silver CO to C16 aliphatic carboxylate saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, unsubstituted or substituted with amino, nitro and/or hydroxy group(s) having 1 to 3 carboxyl groups or silver aromatic carboxylate; and organic solvent. By the present invention, silver organo-sol inks of solution type basically having higher content of silver for various reducing or metallizing temperatures are obtained. The solution type ink of the present invention can be used for forming conductive patterns in flat panel display such as plasma display panel(PDP) to reduce the numbers of steps for pattern forming.

Abstract: A low dielectric material is produced by using a composition including a borazine ring-containing compound and a compound represented by the following formula as a solvent, and/or by annealing a composition comprising a borazine ring-containing compound under atmosphere of oxygen concentration not higher than 0.1 vol % at 200 to 600° C. In the following formula, Ra and Rc independently represent alkyl group or acyl group; Rb represents hydrogen atom or alkyl group; and n represents an integer of 1 to 5.

Abstract: The invention discloses multilayer allochroic pigments having angle dependence of the interference colors and the production processes thereof, in which a synthetic flake of silicate is used as the substrate, and a metal oxide coating with refractive index of more than 1.8 and an oxide coating with refractive index of less than 1.8 are deposited alternately on a surface of the flake of silicate, the number of the coatings is at least three, and said oxide coating with refractive index of less than 1.8 always lies between two metal oxide coatings with refractive index of more than 1.8. The processes involve a wet chemical hydrolysis step to alternately deposit said oxide coating with high refractive index and said oxide coating with high refractive index on the surface of the flake of silicate. The present pigments, which exhibit different strong interference colors as observed at different view angles, could be produced at a low cost and by a simple process.

Abstract: Cementitious formulations and their products with enhanced reactivity are provided. Formulations in certain embodiments may include at least one calcium source, a reactant and a filler in a hydrated environment, wherein the reactant, in one form, is crystalline silica that has been modified for reactivity. Enhancement of a reactant may include one or more modifications to its content, grind and/or the cement to silica ratio, as well as addition of one or more additives in the formulation, additives in the form of at least one alumina source, defoamer, catalyst and/or a clay.

Abstract: A process for treating flue gas containing fly ash and carbon dioxide is disclosed. In the process, carbon dioxide and fly ash are contacted with an aqueous metal hydroxide solution to convert carbon dioxide into a metal carbonate, and wherein the metal carbonate and the metal hydroxide cause the fly ash to undergo a geopolymerization reaction and form a geopolymerized fly ash. The geopolymerized fly ash is recovered for disposal or for further use, such as a concrete additive.

Abstract: Method for producing an aqueous suspension, which is based on a hydraulic binder, and a hardened binder product. According to the invention, a composition of blending agents is added in the aqueous phase into the binder, which composition comprises calcium carbonate particles having an average particle size of 2-200 nm, in order to generate an aqueous suspension and, if needed, mineral fillers are added into this suspension, in order to produce a hardening plaster or concrete mixture. Besides calcium carbonate, the composition of blending agents can comprise calcium hydrogen carbonate and meta-kaolin sinter, too.

Abstract: A support assembly connectable to a base structure preferably disposed in an attic or other like location of a house, dwelling, and/or other building to provide or facilitate storage and or standing, walking, or crawling thereon. The support assembly comprising at least one or a plurality of mounting devices and at least one panel member having an upper surface and a lower surface. The support assembly further comprising at least one anchoring assembly structured to connect the mounting device to the panel member such that the mounting device is disposable in a plurality of orientations relative to the panel member.

Abstract: A pallet assembly for use with a stacking frame includes an upper deck for receiving material to be held by the pallet assembly. The upper deck defines two opposing edges and two opposing ends with the two ends of the upper deck includes at least one notch along a lower edge dimensioned for receiving a toe of a stacking frame positioned above the upper deck. A plurality of stringers extend a length of the upper deck, each stringer having an elongated body with two ends, a central portion, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a notch along the lower surface about the central portion. The stringers include an edge stringer on each of the two opposing edges of the upper deck and two intermediate stringers positioned apart and on opposing sides of a midpoint between the two edges. A support member is positioned beneath the upper deck between the two intermediate stringers and an end of the upper deck.

Abstract: An anti-tilt pallet includes a first sub-frame and a second sub-frame. The first sub-frame has a first vertical support member, a first extension member and a second extension member. The second sub-frame has a second vertical support member, a third extension member and a fourth extension member. The first through fourth extension members each have an alignment hole therethrough. A plurality of first alignment members are disposed in the alignment holes of the first extension member and the third extension member to align the first extension member with the third extension member, and a plurality of second alignment members are disposed in the alignment holes of the second extension member and the fourth extension member to align the second extension member with the fourth extension member. A slot is configured to removably receive a weight in at least one of the first sub-frame and the second sub-frame.

Abstract: An on-site modular method and system for processing waste typically including food from a food services facility. The waste is processed in a size reduction unit and subsequently dried in a dryer. The dried shredded waste is processed to produce densified pellets. The food binds the non-food waste in the pellets. The pellets are burned in a thermal conversion unit to produce a gas and waste heat. The waste heat is directed to the dryer for use therein. The gas is fed to a generator or turbine to produce electricity. A portion of the electricity produced is used to energize the process.

Abstract: An agricultural seeding machine includes at least one tool bar, and a plurality of row crop units, with each row crop unit coupled with a respective tool bar. Each row crop unit includes a seed meter; a ground engaging wheel; a continuously variable transmission (CVT) driven by the wheel; and a rotatable drive element coupled between the CVT and the seed meter.

Abstract: A seeding machine having at least one tool bar, a plurality of row units and a processing circuit. Each of the plurality of row units are connected to the toolbar. Each of the row units have a seed metering device, a seed placement device and a seed sensor. The seed metering device includes a seed disk providing a metering action to a plurality of seeds. The seed placement device receives the seeds from the seed metering device. The seed sensor is positioned to detect the passage of seeds through either the metering device or the seed placement device. The seed sensor producing a signal indicative of the passage of the seeds. The processing circuit is receptive of the signal from each of the seed sensors of each of the plurality of row units. The processing circuit determines a seed placement parameter dependent upon the signal, the processing circuit alters the metering action of the seeds dependent on the seed placement parameter.

Abstract: A method of sewing a decorative seam includes providing a material suitable for receiving stitches, folding a first portion of the material onto a second portion of the material to form a bend, sewing a first stitch to join the first portion to the second portion, the stitch being substantially parallel to the bend and spaced apart therefrom, the first stitch forming a seam, unfolding the material and sewing a second and third stitch into the material such that the second and third stitches are substantially parallel to the seam and arranged such that the second and third stitches are on opposite sides of the seam.

Abstract: A remotely operated vehicle system includes a vehicle having a propulsor and a steering means. A remote operating console is provided that is capable of providing power, receiving sensor signals and controlling the vehicle. The vehicle is connected to the console by a tether. The tether having elements supporting power, sensor and control transmission. The vehicle has video sensors and sonar sensors. An underwater gun is positioned on the vehicle and joined to the console to fire in response to control signals. In further embodiments the vehicle can be provided with a turret for aiming the gun and the video sensor.

Abstract: A bowsprit for a sailing vessel having a deck and a hull. A supporting member of the bowsprit has first and second opposing ends and is pivotably attachable to the deck such that the opposing ends of the supporting member extend outwardly past the hull. First and second movable members of the bowsprit are joined at an apex. First and second movable members are for disposition substantially adjacent to respective outer sides of the sailing vessel such that the apex is forward of the vessel and the first and second movable members are supported by and are slidable over the supporting member.

Abstract: According to the invention, a system is provided for connecting two vessels to each other or for connecting a vessel to a land-based structure for the transfer of objects. The system according to the invention comprises at least one projecting body adapted for attachment to one of the vessels and at least one receiving means adapted for attachment to the other vessel or to the land-based structure, the receiving means also comprising side members with recesses for cooperation with the projecting bodies. The invention also comprises a method for transferring material and a landing vessel for connecting to a cargo vessel.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed especially configured and adapted for mooring a floating dock to an inboard mooring pile—a pile positioned within and extending through the top deck of a floating dock—. The apparatus minimizes damage to both dock and mooring piles caused by changes in tide, waves, wake and other water disturbances while, simultaneously, adding stability to the floating dock—especially in regarding to listing—. The apparatus is comprised of a cylindrical sleeve which is coaxially applied to a mooring pile, a dock mounted mooring bracket comprised of a base plate which connects to the sleeve mounted upon the pile via at least one “U” shaped arm. The arm, in turn, extends, and is mounted upon a vertical planar portion of the base plate and is disposed in a parallel relation to the top surface of the floating dock. An inner, semi-circular portion of the “U” shaped arm engages selected and parallel circumferential grooves formed in the outer surface of the sleeve.

Abstract: A kayak stability system that stabilizes a kayak and supports a kayaker in water such that he or she can more conveniently enter or re-enter the kayak from the water. The device includes at least one sponson attached to the kayak and retractably moveable from a stored position along an exterior surface of a hull of the kayak to a deployed position over the water to provide added buoyancy to the kayak for stabilizing the kayak and a stability arm for supporting the kayaker in the water. At least one stabilizing arm is also pivotally attached to the kayak and retractably moveable from a stored position along a surface of the hull to a deployed position over the water in spaced relation to a corresponding sponson. A combination of the deployed sponson and stabilizing arm provides support to a kayaker to allow the kayaker to more conveniently enter or re-enter the kayak from the water.

Abstract: A marking and signaling tool may include one or more lights and a sound generating device within a housing. A protective sheath may be positioned about the housing and permit light and/or sound to exit from the housing. An actuator may be provided to permit a user to select one of a plurality of illumination modes. One or more of the illumination modes may include the creation of sound. The housing may include a plurality of magnets for adhering the tool to a magnetic surface.

Abstract: The present electric horn system includes a monolithic rigid housing member having a receiving opening for fixably housing, in a non-removable and secure manner following assembly, a compressor member, thereby preventing unintended separation and improving a reliability of the electric horn system. An acoustic sound wave generator includes an acoustic duct chambering system associated throughout with the monolithic rigid housing member. The acoustic sound wave generator receives compressed air from the compressor member to produce sound and propagate the same externally. A horn mounting system enables ready attachment of the system to a consumer-desired surface: mechanically, magnetically, adhesively, or via any other known attachment or mounting system. Optional weather and water resistant systems prohibit unintended water access to the electric horn system enabling use of the system in exposed weather conditions for improved user convenience.

Abstract: A marking device for vehicle seats located adjacent emergency exits includes a panel associated with a cover for a seat. For example, seat covers for the upright back of school bus seats include a strip panel coupled between two facing panels. The strip panel is adapted to cover the top and opposite ends of the seat back and the two facing panels are adapted to cover the front and rear faces of the seat back. The strip panel portion of seat covers for seats located adjacent an emergency exit include a tactile feature. The tactile feature distinguishes emergency exit row seats from seats from those seats that are not located adjacent an emergency exit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an ultra low defect semiconductor single crystalline ingot, which uses a Czochralski process for growing a semiconductor single crystalline ingot through a solid-liquid interface by dipping a seed into a semiconductor melt received in a quartz crucible and slowly pulling up the seed while rotating the seed, wherein a defect-free margin is controlled by increasing or decreasing a heat space on a surface of the semiconductor melt according to change in length of the single crystalline ingot as progress of the single crystalline ingot growth process.

Abstract: Provided is a method for growing a silicon ingot. According to an exemplary method, the method includes charging silicon in a quartz crucible, melting the silicon by heating the quartz crucible and applying a magnetic field of 500 Gauss or higher in the quartz crucible, and growing a single crystalline silicon ingot from the melted silicon while applying a magnetic field lower than 500 Gauss in the quartz crucible. As a result, by appropriately controlling the internal pressure of the quartz crucible or the application time and the magnitude of the magnetic field, it is possible to easily accelerate crystallization of the internal surface of the quartz crucible to thereby prevent flaking of the crystals. Consequently, it is possible to grow the silicon ingot of good properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for manufacturing a polycrystalline silicon ingot for solar batteries having a door control device using a hinge. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a crucible, a susceptor which surrounds the crucible, a heater which heats the crucible, and an insulation plate which is disposed below the susceptor and has an opening therein. The apparatus further includes a cooling plate which moves upwards through the opening of the insulation plate and comes into close contact with or approaches the lower end of the susceptor, a cooling plate moving unit which actuates the cooling plate, a temperature sensor which measures the temperature of the crucible, and a control unit which controls the temperature in the crucible and the cooling plate moving unit. Furthermore, a door is provided on the insulation plate to open or close the opening of the insulation plate. The hinge is provided between the door and the insulation plate.

Abstract: To provide an air brush that can maintain a stable spray without a clog of a nozzle for discharging a coating material. In the air brush for atomizing and spraying the coating material by the compressed air inducted into the main body of the air brush, an air valve that is mounted in an air induction part provided on the main body of the air brush is opened by pushing of an operational button and an adjusting device for adjusting a discharge amount of the coating material is provided on a position deviated from an axis line of the nozzle in a passage of the coating material communicated with the nozzle.

Abstract: A substantially planar assembly for depositing material. The assembly comprises plates which, when assembled, define at least one aerosol channel, a sheath gas plenum, and a nozzle. These components are preferably anisotropic, and preferably rectangular. The aerosol channel may be divided further to improve uniformity of aerosol flow.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards the holding of medical devices during manufacture to enable the application of therapeutic and/or protective coatings. More specifically, the present invention provides medical device holders that securely retain stents and other medical devices during the application of a coating while minimizing compressive and tensile forces applied to the stents. The invention avoids disruptions to coating quality due to holder blockage during coating deposition. The invention discloses an improved device containing a mandrel and frame that may improve coating uniformity by eliminating shadowing from the frame of the medical device holder when applying coatings to stents and other medical devices.

Abstract: In a method for using a film formation apparatus for a semiconductor process, process conditions of a film formation process are determined. The process conditions include a preset film thickness of a thin film to be formed on a target substrate. Further, a timing of performing a cleaning process is determined in accordance with the process conditions. The timing is defined by a threshold concerning a cumulative film thickness of the thin film. The cumulative film thickness does not exceed the threshold where the film formation process is repeated N times (N is a positive integer), but exceeds the threshold where the film formation process is repeated N+1 times. The method includes continuously performing first to Nth processes, each consisting of the film formation process, and performing the cleaning process after the Nth process and before an (N+1)th process consisting of the film formation process.

Abstract: A compensation plate used in a film coating device includes a main body defining a plurality of guiding holes, a plurality of moveable blades connected to the main body, and a plurality of connectors. Each of the plurality of moveable blades defines two through holes corresponding to one of the plurality of guiding holes. The plurality of connectors engage in the through holes and the guiding holes, fix each of the plurality of moveable blades to the main body when each of the plurality of connectors is fastened, and slide in each of the plurality of guiding holes with each of the moveable blades when each of the plurality of connectors releases.

Abstract: A pet co-sleeper is designed to be connected to a human's bed for use by small to medium sized animals. Pets such as dogs and cats can use this sleeper to sleep beside their owners instead on of the bed. The pet co-sleeper has a frame which is substantially rectangular in shape. The frame has three horizontal bars forming a three-sided top frame and a fourth horizontal bar on the fourth side is lower than the other three horizontal bars. Fabric materials attached to the frame form a floor, four side walls and a horizontal divider located just below the fourth horizontal bar. A first mattress is placed over the horizontal divider to form a sleeping surface. A second mattress is placed on the fabric floor, such that the four side walls, the second mattress and the horizontal divider form a pet house.

Abstract: A restraint device for primates capable of providing accurate visual psychological results of experiment by reducing stress given to the primates as subjects and stabilizing the psychological state of the primates. A box-like body (12) formed of a transparent material comprises foot stands (70), a waist stand (72), a first restraint means (40) for restraining a body, and a second restraint means (42) for restraining a neck in this order starting at the lower part. In the both restraint means, the first cutout parts (40aa, 42aa) of first plate-like bodies (40a, 42a) and the second cutout parts (40bb, 42bb) of second plate-like bodies (40b, 42b) are mutually overlapped with each other in the directions reverse to each other to form a first hole (50) for restraining the body and a second hole (52) for restraining the neck while adjusting their sizes. The heights and the inclinations of the first and second restraint means can be adjusted.

Abstract: An animal bedding mixture is disclosed herein. The animal bedding mixture includes a bedding material and a bedding material additive. Bedding material is preferably straw, sawdust, sand or recycled manure solids. The bedding material additive is preferably 60-99% by weight absorbent clay powder, 0.1 to 35% by weight chlorite salt, and 0.01-35% by weight sodium bisulfate or sodium percarbonate. The bedding material additive of the present disclosure is inert when dry and neither germicidal or acidic. However, when the additive is exposed to moisture, such as animal urine, the sodium bisulfate will acidify the liquid, causing the formation of hypochlorous acid and chlorine dioxide. Hypochlorous acid and chlorine dioxide are very powerful, broad spectrum germicides that have proven efficacy against E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and other micro-organisms commonly found in animal bedding.

Abstract: A system that allows humans to interact with and send touch remotely to their pets. The system has a tangible interface for humans that allow both visual and tactile modes of communication on one end, and a haptic pet wearable jacket on the other end. It allows humans to interact remotely with pets even when they are not physically at the same place as the pets. On the tangible interface for humans, human views the real time movement of the pet in the form of a pet doll sitting on a mechanical positioning system. The movement of the actual pet is tracked using a web camera. The pet doll has embedded touch sensing circuit that senses and transmit data wirelessly to the computer. This touch data is sent across the Internet to another computer which is connected to the haptic pet wearable jacket. The real pet wears the pet jacket, which is able to reproduce the touching sensation via vibrating motors. The pet owner can tangibly touch the pet doll, sending touch signals to the pet in a remote location.

Abstract: A mobile support apparatus for an animal comprising an adjustable frame for securing the animal in position, a tailgate assembly for preventing egress of a secured animal from the adjustable frame and protects an individual positioned at the posterior of the secured animal, an adjustable head support, a hydraulic system for adjusting the frame and at least one pair of wheels. The support apparatus may further comprise a power supply for powering the hydraulic system and a storage compartment.

Abstract: An animal protective device and method are provided for preventing contact of the animal's head with other parts of the animal. The device includes a body formed in a truncated cone shape. A pressure strap maintains contact with the upper portion and back portion of the animal's head in order to keep the device aligned with the nose and mouth area of the animal. An integral attachment strap is provided that is routed around the neck of the animal to further stabilize the device on the animal. The device may be adjusted at the attachment strap as well as the body to ensure that the device is correctly fitted to the animal. The device is of one-piece construction and does not require use of a separate collar, such as the identification collar of the animal.