Abstract: The present invention relates to target acquisition and related devices, and more particularly to telescopic gunsights and associated equipment used to achieve shooting accuracy at, for example, close ranges, medium ranges and extreme ranges at stationary and moving targets.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a motor, a traverse support beam, a first support rod, and a second support rod. The motor is operative to rotate an axle. The traverse support beam is rotationally coupled to this axle and has a first end and a second end. The first support rod is coupled to the first end of the traverse support beam and is adapted to support a first decoy. Finally, the second support rod is coupled to the second end of the traverse support beam and is adapted to support a second decoy.

Abstract: The invention is a fishing system comprising a fishing pole with a force measuring device coupled to a transmitter. The transmitter broadcasts a signal including a representation of the force measured by the force measuring device. The fishing system includes a receiver configured to receive the transmitted force data generated by the fishing pole or poles. The receiver may be configured to display, store, or process force data received from said fishing pole or multiple fishing poles.

Abstract: A hybrid Fuel is disclosed. The hybrid Fuel is made from cheap seawater, recycled animal oil and vegetable oil and alcohol mixed with gasoline and diesel. The hybrid fuel meets the requirements of energy efficiency and emission reduction, saves or partially replaces the petrochemical energy and greatly reduces the release of pollutant such as CO2 (carbon dioxide) and NOX (nitrogen oxide), thus reduces the negative impact, such as green house effects, caused by the petrochemical fuel. The hybrid Fuel can also be used as an additive to gasoline or diesel. A method of making the hybrid fuel and fuel additive is also disclosed.

Abstract: Use of ionic liquids in the production of bio-diesel, wherein the ionic liquid is both a solvent and catalyst, and is stable under reaction conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas oil composition for winter use, which can achieve environment load reduction, excellent low-temperature properties and low fuel consumption all together. The gas oil composition comprises on the basis of the total mass thereof, an FT synthetic base oil and/or a hydrotreated animal or vegetable oil with specific characteristics in an amount of 70 percent by volume or more and 98 percent by volume or less, a petroleum base oil with specific characteristics in an amount of 2 percent by volume or more and 30 percent by volume or less and a cold flow improver comprising an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and/or a compound with a surface active effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrocarbyl succinic acid and hydrocarbylsuccinic acid derivatives as friction modifiers for gasolines.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods of binding particulate solids as well as compositions resulting therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compressed fuel composed of organic residues and/or raw materials having at least one additive for increasing the calorific value and for decreasing slag formation, which fuel consists of a fuel mixture which contains a) 72 to 83% by weight combustible organic residues and/or raw materials having a moisture of 8 to 20%, b) 15 to 25% by weight natural organic oils and/or fats for increasing the calorific value and c) 2 to 3% by weight sodium perborate for increasing the ash melting point and as oxygen supplier. As organic residues and/or raw materials, use is made of comminuted and naturally aged or artificially aged (by UV irradiation or by the addition of 0.1-0.

Abstract: Provided are a method of culturing Agaricus bisporus mycelium, the method comprising culturing Agaricus bisporus mycelium or spores thereof in a liquid medium comprising sugar cane extract, and a medium for culturing the Agaricus bisporus mycelium.

Abstract: A planter is accessible to a practitioner who occupies a wheelchair. This planter may be readily assembled from pieces that can be supplied to consumers in the form of a kit. The planter includes structures for illuminating, irrigating, and warming plants grown in the planter, as well as draining structures for removing excess water.

Abstract: An apparatus to prevent climbing a vertically disposed member is provided. The apparatus includes a covering member manufactured from a predetermined material and having a predetermined shape, a predetermined thickness, and a predetermined size. A securing mechanism is operably connected to such covering member at a predetermined location thereon for securing such covering member at least one of to and around a predetermined object such that such object is rendered substantially incapable of being climbed upon at the location covered by the covering member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Christmas tree platform for mounting a full-sized Christmas tree in a Christmas tree stand. The platform has wheels, can fold in half and forms a storage compartment when folded in half. The storage compartment is capable of holding removable decorations on the platform. In one embodiment of the invention there is a means for mounting a Christmas tree stand in a fixed position on the platform.

Abstract: A transportable fodder production unit (1) comprising an insulated container (4) wherein said insulated container (4) contains a racking system (7), an irrigation system (11), a lighting system (15) and a thermal control system (6), said racking system (7) having a plurality of shelves (8) extending from the rear of the container (4) to the front of the container (4), said shelves (8) being of sufficient width to receive at least one fodder growing tray (10) and of sufficient depth to receive a predetermined number of rows of trays (10) to cycle through the container (4) in a growing period whereby seeded trays (10) can be loaded onto the rear of the shelves (8) and trays (10) with mats of grown fodder can be removed from the front of the shelves (8), said trays (10) being urged forward by an operator as the fodder progresses through the growing period and wherein the irrigation system (11) comprises a plurality of spray heads (9) positioned in the racking system (7) for periodically spraying each tray (10) w

Abstract: For use inside a plant pot having a base section with at least one vertically disposed drain aperture, a drain cover/soil retainer includes a substantially planar main body fixedly attached with glue to at least three leg members of preselected material and of substantially equal height positioned substantially beneath the area covered by the main body. The total volume occupied by the leg members combined is between about 30 and 80 percent of the volume defined by the area under the main body and the leg member height.

Abstract: A fuel processor for producing a hydrogen-containing product stream from a fuel stream and an oxidant stream is actively-cooled by a gaseous or liquid coolant which is directed to flow in contact with at least a portion of the outer shell of the fuel processor. Active cooling can improve the operating characteristics of the fuel processor as well as allowing for the use of compact fuel processor designs that would otherwise tend to have insufficient heat loss capability.

Abstract: A gas hydrate production apparatus capable of reacting a raw gas with a raw water to thereby form a slurry gas hydrate and capable of removing water from the slurry gas hydrate by means of a gravitational dewatering unit. This gravitational dewatering unit is one including a cylindrical first tower body; a cylindrical dewatering part disposed on top of the first tower body; a water receiving part disposed outside the dewatering part; and a cylindrical second tower body disposed on top of the dewatering part, wherein the cross-sectional area of the second tower body is continuously or intermittently increased upward from the bottom.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for producing syngas utilizing heat from thermochemical conversion of a carbonaceous fuel to support decomposition of at least one of water and carbon dioxide using one or more solid-oxide electrolysis cells. Simultaneous decomposition of carbon dioxide and water or steam by one or more solid-oxide electrolysis cells may be employed to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A portion of oxygen produced from at least one of water and carbon dioxide using one or more solid-oxide electrolysis cells is fed as a controlled flow rate in a gasifier or combustor to oxidize the carbonaceous fuel to control the carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide ratio produced.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a near field detection system. The apparatus comprises a glass plate, the glass plate having a first edge and comprising a first electrode, the first electrode disposed along the first edge of the glass plate, adapted to detect the presence of an object in near proximity to the glass plate, and adapted to transmit a signal in response to the presence of the object.

Abstract: A horizontal side-moving door with a side-winding curtain or horizontally translating panel includes a breakaway brace that helps hold a relatively rigid leading edge of the curtain or panel in a substantially vertical orientation. Should a forklift accidentally strike the leading edge of the curtain or panel, a replaceable shear pin incorporated in the brace breaks away to release the leading edge, thus protecting the edge from damage. Although the shear pin can break into two or more pieces, the brace includes means for holding the pieces in place and preventing them from falling and hitting anything underneath the pin. Although with some limitations, the door is still operational even while the pin is broken.

Abstract: A sliding mechanism (100) used in a portable electronic device (200) is provided. The sliding mechanism includes a sliding member (12). The sliding member includes a cover portion (121) and two sliding rails (123). The cover portion is made of a plastic material that can be electro-plated. The sliding rails are made of another plastic material that has a low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: An fixed abrasive article is provided which includes a matrix material and abrasive particles embedded within the matrix material. The abrasive particles have a core-shell structure that includes a polycrystalline alpha alumina core and a shell layer overlying the polycrystalline alpha alumina core. The shell layer includes a material selected from the group consisting of silicon oxide and zirconium oxide. Also the polycrystalline alpha alumina core includes grains and having an average grain size of not greater than about 500 nm.

Abstract: A rain gutter system includes a fastening clips, fasteners, a rain gutter and a reverse-curve shield. The shield includes a back dam that overlaps existing flashing and has a crease at the bottom. The fastening clips have a groove that locates the fastening clips relative to the back dam. The upper back end of the back wall of the rain gutter forms a snap together joint with lower end of the back dam. The rain gutter is anchored to the back dam and fastening clips vertically and in the fore/aft direction, and can slide laterally. The front upper end of the rain gutter slopes up and back to improve debris shedding.

Abstract: A decoration solar panel bridge supplying power sources, for commercial and residential applications, incorporates at least one solar panel in a decoration bridge comprising members of frame, cross brace and board. The wide boards including solar panels cover straight beams and cross braces as a partial or full surface of the bridge. The slice boards cover the top arc beams or alternative round beams as partial surfaces of the bridge. Each solar panel output power and dimension can be designed for desired power consumption and needed. The alternative frame members can be used to construct different shapes of the bridge and can replace the curve shape frame members. The decoration bridge includes optional members: safety fence members, supporting members and handrail members. Solar powered lights can be installed at the top of safety poles and solar powered light stands can replace the vertical spindle of handrails.

Abstract: A stair system including an upper tread having a substantially planar body portion, a stair nose portion located at one side of the planar body portion, and a dado located behind the stair nose portion, at least one lower tread, the lower tread having a substantially planar body portion, a stair nose portion located at one side of the planar body portion, a dado located behind the stair nose portion, and a groove located at a side opposite the stair nose portion, and at least two risers, each riser having a substantially planar body portion. In the stair system, one of the at least two risers is receivable between the dado of the upper tread and the groove of the lower tread and the other of the at least two risers is receivable in the dado of the lower tread.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a facade glazing element having a stepped glazing with a first and a second windowpane (13, 15), wherein the dimensions of the first windowpane (13) exceed those of the second windowpane (15) by a specified amount. The first and second windowpanes (13, 15) are each firmly bonded at their edge to a mounting frame (35) made of wood or wood-based material by means of a first and a second adhesive layer (37, 39). On the mounting frame (35) is provided a room-side fastening possibility or fastening means for fastening the facade glazing to a facade. By virtue of the room-side fastening possibility for the facade glazing element, disassembly is possible without damaging the surrounding components or connections to the building, thereby making repair glazing, for example, easily possible.

Abstract: A quoin formed of individual over-mount corner units constructed as simulated brick to match the adjoining wall panels forming the exterior cover of an exterior wall of a building is provided. The corner units are formed with a front portion configured as courses of brick separated by mortar joints joined to a rear plate that provides a support frame for the corner unit. Multiple standoffs are positioned on the rear plate opposite mortar joints formed on the front portion to provide a location for driving fasteners to mount the corner unit onto the building substructure. The overlapping nature of the corner units with respect to the wall panels allows the wall panels to be cut imprecisely at the exterior corner. The standoffs maintain a predetermined spacing between the building substructure and the rear plate to establish a channel for the drainage of moisture due to condensation or rain infiltration.

Abstract: A foundation for a structure comprises a plurality of segments. To build the foundation, a foundation bed is excavated, and a stable, substantially level and horizontal subbase is built in the foundation bed. A foundation segment of the structure is set down on the subbase, such that at least three vertically adjustable support poles fixedly attached to the foundation segment contact reinforced points of support on the subbase. A remainder of the foundation bed is then filled with foundation mass to a level above a bottom rim of the foundation segment.

Abstract: A structural insulated roof panel with a rigid foam core is disclosed. A particular embodiment includes a rigid foam core having first and second faces, a plurality of support channels being formed on the first and second faces of the rigid foam core, each of the support channels being formed in the rigid foam core with at least one bend; and a plurality of supports being insertable into the plurality of support channels such that at least one face of each of the plurality of supports is external to the first and second faces of the rigid foam core and substantially flush with a face of the rigid foam core, each of the plurality of supports being fabricated using at least four bends to produce a support that fits within one of the plurality of support channels.

Abstract: A laminated structural insulated panel has an inner or core layer, an outer layer on the opposite facing surfaces of the core layer and an adhesive layer between each surface of the core layer and its respective outer laminate layer. To increase the strength and reduce the likelihood of delamination, the present panel is provided with a plurality of perforations in the surface of the core layer that receives the outer and adhesive layers. Each of the perforations form a chamber that receives a portion of the bonding agent or adhesive utilized for the adhesive layer. The bonding agent or adhesive bonds to the side walls of the chamber to mechanically anchor the outer layer to the interior of the core layer by substantially increasing the bonding surface between the adhesive layer and the core layer. In one embodiment, the core layer is an expanded polystyrene or other rigid foam.

Abstract: A stone work simulation system including panels formed from a cementitious material. The panels of the system can be cast or injection molded from cementitious slurry, including hydraulic cement, or gypsum cement and an optional latex/water mixture. A desired amount of the slurry is added to the mold, the surface of which includes several spaced apart depressions formed therein to closely resemble a pattern of stones at least partially disposed in a mortar matrix. Optionally, the mold can include a number of flat spaces formed between the depressions. Optionally, a reinforcing mesh is also provided in the mold. A colorant can be disposed on the bottom mold surface prior to the introduction of the mesh and the slurry to impart a color pattern to the system. After sufficient curing, the panel is removed from the mold and is ready for immediate use and/or further processing, such as additional surface coloring. In use, the system can be mounted to a building surface, such as a wall, e.g.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wall unit comprises assembling a set of substantially parallel vertical elongated wall ties having opposite edges which are substantially coplanar on each side of the set. Each wall tie has a plurality of triangular openings distributed along its length with the openings of adjacent wall ties substantially aligned in a horizontal direction. A plurality of reinforcing rods are inserted horizontally through respective sets of aligned openings. Due to the triangular configuration of the openings each rod is deflected under gravity towards, and comes to rest adjacent, an edge of the wall tie. One or more formwork panels are secured to the substantially coplanar edges on each side of the wall ties.

Abstract: An improved shutter system for covering an opening in a wall of a building provides a barrier assembly that reduces likelihood of slat dislodgement. The shutter system includes a mounting assembly having at least one pair of guide tracks, and a barrier assembly having a plurality of interlocking flexible slats and at least one slat retention plug. The slat retention plug is retainingly engaged to an end of one of the slats of the barrier assembly by at least one retention tab in a wall of one of the slats. The slat retention plug is adapted to be slidingly engaged within one of guide channels of inner surfaces of the guide tracks. The slat retention plug defines a shoulder engaging at least one stop member of at least one of inner surfaces of the guide tracks upon deflection of the slats.

Abstract: An up-tight surface covering system for attaching a facing of a panel member to a support structure comprises an adjustable hanger bracket for attaching a grid member to the support structure and a clip for attaching the panel member to the grid member. The adjustable hanger bracket comprises an arm rotatably attached to a support. The arm includes a first section extending substantially parallel to the support and a second section extending substantially perpendicular to the support. The second section has at least one slot for receiving a mechanical fixing member. The clip comprises a main body portion having an attachment member extending from a substantial center thereof. The main body portion has engagement members extending from opposing sides of the main body portion and substantially perpendicular thereto. The engaging members have abutment members extending from side surfaces thereof substantially perpendicular to the main body portion and the engaging members.

Abstract: A panel material includes a laminated panel including a board and first and second metal sheets attached to opposite first and second surfaces of the board, respectively. The first metal sheet has a main segment, an end segment, and a bent segment fitted into a board recess in the first surface of the board. The second metal sheet has a main segment, and an extension that has a main portion and a folded end portion having first and second segments overlapping each other.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the performance characteristics of a modular synthetic floor tile, which includes configuring a plurality of structural members to define an upper contact surface with a plurality of openings in the upper contact surface of the floor tile, configuring each of the structural members to comprise a thickness sufficient to support a load about the upper contact surface and with a contact flat having a smooth surface and a width between 0.03 and 0.08 inches, and configuring the upper contact surface with a dry static coefficient of friction of at least 0.6 and an abrasion index no greater than 20.

Abstract: A method of making a masonry block employing a mold assembly having a plurality liner plates each having a major surface that together form a mold cavity having an open top and an open bottom, wherein at least one liner plate is moveable between a retracted position and a desired extended position within the mold cavity. The method includes providing a negative of a desired texture on the major surface of the moveable liner plate, moving the moveable liner plate to a retracted position, closing the bottom of the mold cavity by positioning a pallet below the mold assembly, filling the mold cavity with dry cast concrete via the open top, vibrating the mold assembly and dry cast concrete therein, and moving the moveable liner plate to a desired extended position during the vibrating.

Abstract: Wood flooring, comprising a body and a groove track, wherein the groove track is disposed at the back of the body, the groove track comprises a plurality of linear grooves, and the linear grooves are oriented with respect to one another at an angle.

Abstract: A support structure for use in buildings, vehicle cargo holds, containers, and similar enclosures. The structure typically employs a plurality of triangular-shaped elements that form a low-profile structural support member. The structures may be may be formed from sheet material, such as galvanized steel or aluminum using cold roll-forming or bending (press brake) technology. Various embodiments may also be formed from metal or polymers using extrusion technology. These support structures are particularly well suited for applications in building walls or roof panelized systems as supporting elements.

Abstract: The object of this patent is an advance in the state of the art in the technique of manufacturing rods (2) aimed to be folded for the production of hangers (4) for the civil construction, the reinforced structures in particular, because it prevents the polygons generated in the folding of the hangers (4) form having non-co-planned edges as they are produced, which brings large savings to the process. The formation of hangers (4) with non-co-planned edges brings costs and delays to the civil construction, which are avoided with the use of the rod with octagonal core purpose-built for civil construction, object of this patent. Although the core of the rod with octagonal core purpose-built for civil construction is octagonal, according to the FIG. 8, its specific section is an octagonal structure, formed due to the corrugated material with which the rod (2) is made, according to FIG. 9.

Abstract: A grid structure is, in particular, to be used in a reinforcement grid or ground consolidation grid. The grid structure includes a plurality of mutually juxtaposed wire webs formed from wires bent in a zigzag shape, and a plurality of bars which in particular extend in mutually parallel relationship. The wires of the wire webs embrace the bars in the form of substantially closed loops. For fastening to the wire webs, the bars are clamped in the loops of the wire webs by the bars being arranged twisted or tilted relative to the planes of the openings of the loops.

Abstract: A sill assembly includes an integral sill assembly having a sill base and an inclined threshold. The sill base is overmolded in an injection molding process onto the inclined threshold. A rail assembly is adjustably secured to the sill base.

Abstract: A method of using an assembly and a method of finishing an uppermost course of siding installed at a corner of a building with a cornice molding. A cornice molding cap is provided as an accessory to cover or eliminate gaps created where cornice molding meets at a corner of a building. The cap covers gaps where cornice molding meets at a corner structure formed by two walls. The cap is particularly useful in exterior siding installations at corners not employing corner posts having receiver pockets for cladding material end edges.

Abstract: A device for connecting a framework of lengths of timber includes a number of upper and lower frame sections, as well as a number of diagonals or struts wherein at least one press tool is disposed to fixedly press at least one nail plate over joints between the lengths of timber, and that the press tools are disposed in a portal with a number of upper beams and a number of lower beams on which the press tools are adjustable reciprocally across the framework between a position in which the press tool collects a pair of nail plates, and a position over a joint for fixedly pressing one of the nail plates on the upper side and the other on the under side of the joint.

Abstract: A tablet filling device for supplying a vial container of desired size certainly with no mistake comprising a plurality of containing means containing vial containers by size, a mean for taking out a vial container from the containing means based on prescription data, means for carrying a vial container taken out by the container take out means, a means or providing a table to a vial container carried by the carrying means, a means for collecting a vial container in the middle of carriage by the carrying means, a means provided on the carrying passage of the carrying means and detecting the size of a carried vial container, and a control means for judging whether the size of a vial container selected based on the prescription data matches the size of a vial container detected by the container size detection means and collecting the carried vial container by the container collection means if they do not match each other.

Abstract: A conventional cigarette packet in a transparent film of bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) with a tear tape for removing the film adhered to the inside of the film. The tear tape bears an indicium which is either hidden or which changes according to the viewing angle when the image is viewed through the film. The image on the tear tape may be scrambled or coded. The overwrap film includes a descrambling or decoding region which reveals the hidden image or renders the image visible when viewed through the overwrap portion, or creates the visual effect of changing the image according to the viewing angle. The descrambling or decoding region typically comprises a diffraction structure, such as a grating, the characteristics of which, such as its pitch, are complementary with the scrambled or coded image and/or with the pitch of any grid or matrix from which the image is composed.

Abstract: A container (1) for filling material and a method for processing gusseted tubular films (4), wherein the container (1) has a container body (2) made of a tubular film (4) provided with gussets (3) which comprises an inner volume for receiving a filling material. There is an end seam (5) on a first end (12) of the container body (2), and in the area of the gussets (3) on the container corners (8), corner seams (7) are provided which respectively extend through two layers (13a, 13b) of the gussets (3a, 3b) in order to separate the container corner area (8) from the inner volume. On at least one container corner (8), at least one opening (9) is provided which extends through the layers (13a, 13b) of the gusset (3a, 3b) and which is separated from the inner volume of the container body (2) such that, thanks to the corner seams (7) and the end seam (5) and the opening (9), a carry device (11) is formed which allows a finger hold on the carry device (11) for a person carrying the container.

Abstract: A film dispenser is provided, including an open top roll carriage having a base plate on which a film dispensing assembly, including an upstream roller and a downstream roller, may be mounted. A film path for film traveling through the film-dispensing assembly may be at least partially defined by a surface of the upstream roller and a surface of the downstream roller. The film path may be accessible via the open top of the roll carriage. The film dispenser may also include a drive assembly for the upstream roller and the downstream roller mounted below the base plate.

Abstract: A system for assembling a shipping package includes a feeder feeding an envelope from a supply of envelopes and a transport mechanism that transports a shipping container from a supply of shipping containers and places the shipping container in position for the feeder to insert the envelope into the shipping container. The envelope contains a replacement presentation instrument and a shipping indicator, and the shipping indicator includes a shipping address visible through a first substantially clear window in the envelope. Each shipping container has a second substantially clear window, and when the envelope has been inserted into the shipping container, the shipping address is visible through the second substantially clear window.

Abstract: A flexible non-PVC, non-DEHP container or bag for medical fluids has a container body formed of a multiple layer polyolefin film. The container has one or more ports equipped with a polyolefin fill tube and port closure assembly. The container has a low moisture vapor transmission rate.