Abstract: A label tag cord made of plastic material is used as a connector between the label tag and the product, or as an independent identifier. The label tag cord includes a linearly extending and pliable cord body. First and second positioning parts are configured at opposite ends of the cord body. The preset area between the first and second positioning part form an extended block area having width and thickness larger than the cord diameter. The extended block area correspondingly defines a first surface or second surface, at least one of which forms an identifying surface. The extended surface can provide text and image layout. A display unit has a surface containing protruding or concaving parts or paste area. The text and image display unit can be a trademark, pattern, or image. The label tag cord can help to produce brand value, increase advertising effect, and enhance product value.

Abstract: A channel lighting sign is provided in which the side structure of the channel lighting sign can be constructed of a translucent polycarbonate material. The channel lighting sign includes a faceplate foamed of a translucent or transparent material, such as an acrylic plastic. The side structure is shaped to conform to perimeter contours of the shape of the faceplate. At least one mounting bracket is disposed on an inside surface of the side structure at a position near a front side of the side structure. The mounting bracket holds a mounting insert formed of a material that can easily and quickly bond with the faceplate material using a solvent or bonding agent.

Abstract: A ventilated washable electronic sign display enclosure having an intake duct and an exhaust duct located along the front thereof. The ventilated washable electronic sign display enclosure is geometrically configured to prevent or dissuade entry of fluid streams to the interior of the enclosure through the exhaust duct and through the intake duct. Combinations of vertically spaced vent tabs and vent spaces in the intake duct and the exhaust duct are incorporated to allow air flow freely therethrough and also provide through various relationships of structure to prevent or dissuade cleaning water streams from entry to the interior of the enclosure. An alternate embodiment provides a ventilated washable electronic sign display enclosure using formed components including formed full and partial width mid-panels supporting a protective shroud support and a plurality of angled protective shrouds having interchangeability accommodating features providing for rapid field installation assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a display body having a three-dimensionally contoured exterior shape and an interior, hand-receiving cavity extending within the display body. An optional display cover may be mounted on a selected portion of the display body or included in an unassembled kit. The display cover bears a communication attribute and is configured for repeated removal from and replacement on the display body. The apparatus may be configured for use by a person as a hand-mounted display.

Abstract: A display device is arranged such that a hinge cover 26 for covering a hinge mechanism 17 that supports a shaft 13 of a display 3 in a display device 1 with a bracket 14 is formed integral with an inner cover 12 of a display device main body 2.

Abstract: This Color Coded Marking System that's specifically for being able to easily identity what is on each USB flash drives and all formats of SD Memory Cards and Compact Flash Memory Cards, at a quick glance. This color coded marking system consist of multi-colored, squares, rectangles or round, peel away and self-stick labels from cards or sheets which are in the form of colored write-on labels, colored pre-set word labels, colored pre-set symbol labels, colored pre-set number labels and mixed decorative design labels. This color coded marking system also contains multi-colored rings/holders and multi-colored decorative elastic wrist bands to easily carry USB Flash Drives.

Abstract: A tab assembly includes a body having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes indicium. The second portion is oppositely disposed from the first portion and includes a first tab and a second tab. The first tab includes an outer surface and an oppositely disposed inner surface. The second tab includes an exterior surface and an oppositely disposed interior surface. The inner surface of the first tab faces toward the interior surface of the second tab. An adhesive layer is disposed on the inner surface of the first tab of the body and the interior surface of the second tab. A release liner is disposed over the adhesive layer on at least one of the inner surface of the first tab and the interior surface of the second tab.

Abstract: A medical alert system provides vital personal medical information in case of an emergency. The system includes a clip that has deformable tabs attachable to an item of personal jewelry and a medallion affixed to a top surface of the clip so that the medallion is raised and prominently positioned relative to the clip. The medallion includes recognized medical alert symbology and directions for locating a source of personal and medical information prominently displayed on a top face. The personal medical information is recorded on a medical information card that can be located in an individual's wallet or pocketbook.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for counting shots (1) for a lightweight firearm (100). The device for counting shots includes a device (10) suitable to turn a part of the electrical signal connected to an acceleration applied to the firearm from an event. The device for counting shots also includes a processing unit (11) suitable to be fed by the electrical signal and suitable for analyzing the electrical signal itself.

Abstract: The light-weight handheld less-lethal ballistic projectile launcher is configured as an “over/under” double barrel handheld device with a “break open” loading action. The launcher includes a barrel section pivotally connected to receiver section. The barrel section pivots between an open load/unload position and a closed firing position. The barrel section includes two metal barrel sleeves that are press fit into axial bores formed in the body of the barrel section. The barrel section also includes an ejector, which locks the barrel section in the closed firing position and partially expels spent rounds from the barrel sleeves when the barrel section is opened. The receiver section houses the launcher's fire control mechanism. The fire control mechanism uses a traditional single action operation and ensures that rounds are alternatively discharged from each barrel and prevents rounds from both barrels from being discharged simultaneously.

Abstract: A compact and foldable survival tool includes a firearm including a trigger and safety lever with many unique features including a compact and folding survival tool with an easy-to-manufacture top strap, a rack and pinion hammer actuator, dual lasers for distress signaling and target and ranging sighting, reconfigurable multiple tools, contained child-safety lock system, folding trigger with safety lever, cam hammer lock, floating firing pin, and cylinder pin assembly positive cylinder lock, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insect-shaped fake bait structure and a shaping method thereof. The insect-shaped fake bait structure includes a wing made of a metallic plate. The wing is formed with a plurality of guiding holes, a plurality of line holes, a fishhook hole, and a plurality of through holes. A portion of the wing about near the plurality of through holes is formed by die casting with a metallic material through an insect-shaped mold to form an insect-shaped body. The wing is integrated with the insect-shaped body by filling a material in the plurality of through holes. When the present invention is in use, the wing will swing by the turbulent flow through the plurality of guiding holes for attracting fish to attack the insect-shaped fake bait so that a fishhook is adapted to hook fish.

Abstract: A hook removal tool primarily for use in the removal of fish hooks. Hooks attached to a line and which are at least partially embedded in a fish or other substrate can be extracted using this tool. The tool includes a body with a handle at or adjacent a proximal end, and having a guide member pivotally connected at or adjacent a distal end. The guide member has at least one guide aperture or slot adapted to engage with the line or hook in such a manner that the line and at least the shank of the hook are able to slide through the aperture or slot. The tool can be slid down the line to the hook and used to dislodge the hook and then to remove the hook out of the fish's mouth.

Abstract: A trap with a housing having a first wall, an entrance, and a base; a latch mechanism coupled with the base; a pivoting platform pivotally coupled with the housing adjacent a juncture of the base and first wall and adapted to releasably engage with the latch mechanism; and a trigger plate assembly including a first trigger plate and a second trigger plate that are pivotally coupled with the pivoting platform. The first trigger plate is operably coupled with the latch mechanism and the second trigger plate is operably coupled with the first trigger plate. When the trap is triggered by an animal, the pivoting platform disengages from the latch mechanism and the pivoting platform and trigger plate assembly pivot toward the first wall of the housing, moving the rodent toward the first wall of the housing and trapping the rodent between the trigger plate assembly and the first wall of the housing.

Abstract: A rodent station includes a base with an entrance point and an exit point to allow a rodent to access the station. A hinged cover may be coupled to the base for housing an indicator device. The indicator device may be configured to show an operator that activity, such as capturing a rodent, has occurred within the rodent station. A killing device may be disposed in the base and configured to activate the indicator device upon being triggered by a rodent. The killing device may include an arm that rotates when triggered by the rodent. In one exemplary embodiment, a portion of the arm may contact a portion of the indicator device, resulting in an alert portion protruding from the cover of the rodent station, thereby indicating the triggering of the killing device. The indicator device may be, for example, a spring-loaded pop-up device or a rotating flag device.

Abstract: An insect trap comprises a base including a shaped hollow body to define a capture space. The body has an access opening. A cover is selectively receivable on the base at the access opening to enclose the capture space. The cover includes a plurality of tunnels for entry of insects into the capture space. Each tunnel comprises a bore through the cover and an elongate tubular wall extending inwardly from the cover surrounding the bore and opening at an outlet into the capture space.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an ampoule for the storage and dispersion of a volatile liquid comprised of (a) an outer shell composed of an impermeable material and defining at least one opening; (b) a porous diffusion member defining an internal reservoir positioned inside said outer shell; (c) a volatile liquid contained within such internal reservoir; and (d) a film member adhered to said outer shell and covering said at least one opening; wherein said film member is disposed such that an air space is present between said porous diffusion member and said film member; and wherein said porous diffusion member is configured such that molecules of the volatile liquid can only enter into said air space via diffusion through said porous diffusion member. Such ampoules are particularly suited for the storage and dispersion of organic chemicals useful as bed bug attractants, especially where such attractants are formulated in a highly volatile liquid, such as a C8-C12 alkane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bed bug capturing device comprising: (a) a bed bug attractant element comprising (i) a heavier than air organic chemical which attracts bed bugs; and (ii) a means for producing air flow such that the air movement from the device has a face velocity of between about 5 and about 50 ml/cm2/min; and (b) a trap element. Preferably, such means of producing air flow is a fan.

Abstract: A method for converting lipids to alkyl esters may include receiving a reactant comprising one or more lipids. In some cases, the reactant may include substantial amounts of polar lipids and/or free fatty acids. Some reactants may be derived from photosynthetic organisms, such as algae and/or diatoms. The reactant may be mixed with an alcohol and a catalyst to form a mixture. The mixture may be heated, for example, to a temperature between 50 and 350 degrees Celsius, including between 80 and 220 degrees Celsius. Pressure may be controlled to be between 1 and 200 bar, including between 10 and 100 bar. At least a portion of the reactant may be converted to one or more alkyl esters. A biofuel may include alkyl esters made from lipids according to various methods.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for producing fatty acid derivatives, for example, fatty esters, and commercial fuel compositions comprising fatty acid derivatives are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the production of a fuel composition from a feedstock that comprises lipid material (e.g., bio-material) and mineral oil. The processes can be carried out without producing a significant mount of undesirable side reactions such as cracking, polymerization, and aromatization, which can be an undesirable consequence of large heats of reaction. As a result, the invention provides for the production of a product that is relatively high in quality, and catalyst used in the processes is not adversely affected to any significant extent.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for improving germination of manufactured seeds. The manufactured seed of the invention comprises a seed coat, nutritive media comprising an adsorbent material in a concentration from about 30 g/L to about 100 g/L, and a shoot restraint comprising a cavity. The manufactured seed further comprises a plant embryo. The adsorbent material may be nutrient-treated or non-nutrient-treated charcoal. The manufactured seed may optionally contain an adsorbent material in the cavity of the shoot restraint.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a floral grouping having a bloom end and a stem end is disclosed. A wrapper is formed from a sheet of material or bag which is wrapped about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping. The wrapped floral grouping is then positioned within a receiving space of a preformed sleeve whereby the wrapper is secured in a stable position about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping by the preformed sleeve. A detaching element defines the detachable upper portion and a lower portion of the preformed sleeve so that the upper portion can be removed from the lower portion.

Abstract: A method of cutting crops is suitable for the production of biofuel. The crops are of the kind that first grows a stem bearing seeds and subsequently grows branches bearing seeds. The crops are irrigated and grown until a majority of them have grown seeds and then are cut by a motor vehicle before a majority of them have grown branches bearing seeds.

Abstract: A foldable pot cover provides a foldable die cut pattern which can be imprinted on its exterior surfaces with any of a number of designs. The pot cover is formed from a die cut pattern which can be folded into overlapping flaps and tabs which are folded and interlocked to define a generally trapezoidal pot cover which can receive a variety of different pot sizes and types and resists moisture. The die cut pattern forming the pot cover can be of a universal shape but formed in a variety of different sizes to accommodate different sized potted plants.

Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a gasification cooling system having an annular seal with a bellows. For example, the gasification cooling system may include a housing with an inlet, an outlet, and an interior between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the interior has a throat adjacent the inlet, and the throat expands in a flow direction from the inlet toward the outlet. The annular seal may be disposed in the throat of the housing, wherein the annular seal includes the bellows.

Abstract: A syngas cooler for use in a gasification system is described that includes a head portion including a plurality of conduit headers. The syngas cooler also includes an annular shell portion including a plurality of conduits, the plurality of conduits configured to be coupled in flow communication with the plurality of conduit headers. The syngas cooler also includes a quench portion configured to remove particulates entrained in a flow of syngas flowing through the syngas cooler. The head portion and the shell portion are configured to be coupled together with a circumferential seam weld.

Abstract: A gasifier includes a combustion zone where a gas is introduced and fuel is combusted and at least one sensor for measuring a predetermined condition in the gasifier. A grate subsystem contains the fuel and includes at least one grinding mechanism. A controller is responsive to the at least one sensor and controls the grinding mechanism by activating the grinding mechanism if the predetermined condition exists to reduce the collection of non-fuel products on the grate subsystem.

Abstract: A system for use in a gasification system comprises an increasing pitch screw feeder and a high-pressure vessel disposed about said increasing pitch screw feeder. The high-pressure vessel comprises an inlet for connection to an outlet of a solid pump and a conveyance gas line and an outlet through which solid fuel delivered from the solid pump is transported to a gasifier. The outlet is downstream of the solid pump and the conveyance gas line.

Abstract: A door package includes a door frame, a door, a handle, and a pivot plate. The frame has a top portion that includes tracks in which door panels can slide. The door includes two or more equal size door panels. The handle protrudes in a direction essentially perpendicular to the door panels and is connected to a latch mechanism for positively engaging with a corresponding latch mechanism in the door frame when the door is in a closed position. The pivot plate is attached to the floor and allows the door panels to pivot from a retracted position to a broken open position essentially perpendicular to the plane of the door. At least two of the door panels separate from each other while the door is pivoting from the retracted position to the broken open position, to allow the handle to be accommodated between the two door panels.

Abstract: A latch mechanism including a housing, a first device, a first sliding member, a second sliding member, a stopping portion and a second device is provided. The first and second devices and the first and second sliding members are disposed on the housing, wherein the first sliding member is located between the first device and the second sliding member. The stopping portion is disposed on at least one of the first device and the first sliding member for restricting a sliding distance of the first sliding member relative to the first device. The first sliding member is not allowed to drive the second sliding member to slide relative to the housing along a first direction to disengage the second device when sliding until the first device is detached from the housing and the engagement between the first device and the first sliding member is released.

Abstract: A door module for a sliding door of a vehicle is disclosed. The door module includes two closing modules. When in a first installation position, the first closing module does not protrude beyond a first outer edge of the door module. When in a first functional position, the first closing module protrudes beyond the first outer edge of the door module. While the second closing module is in a second installation position, it does not protrude beyond a second outer edge of the door module; however, when in a second functional position, the second closing module protrudes beyond the second outer edge of the door module and the first and second outer edges are spatially separated from each other. Finally, at least an actuating rod, comprised of plastic, transmits an actuating force from the first closing module to the second closing module.

Abstract: In automatically opening and closing an opening/closing member with regard to an opened/closed member via a hinge, a drive for this purpose mechanically independent from the opened/closed member is mounted on a side of the opening/closing member and so designed that it rotates together with the opening/closing member when it opens and closes; where the opened/closed member is in particular a main body of office equipment and the opening/closing member an original cover, and the hinge comprises at least a mounting member mounted on a side of the main body and a supporting member of original cover rotatably mounted on the mounting member. The drive mechanically independent from the main body is mounted on a side of the original cover and so designed that it rotates together with the original cover when it opens and closes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protection device for the opening hatch (1) of a vehicle, the opening hatch being articulated with respect to a vehicle wall (2) by at least one hinge (3). The device incorporates at least one shoe (7) integral with the opening hatch (1) at one of its rims near to which the hinge or hinges (3) are positioned, such shoe (7) engaging below a bearing surface (10) integral with the wall (2) when the opening hatch (1) is in the closed position, the cooperation of the shoe (7) with its bearing surface (10) being such that the opening hatch (2) can not be distanced from the wall even if the hinge or hinges (3) have been destroyed.

Abstract: A weather strip is provided in which the trim portion does not have an insert member embedded, a notch or a thin wall portions are formed in a portion near the bottom wall of the vehicle exterior sidewall and the vehicle interior sidewall, a thick wall portion is formed in the further front end than the thin wall portion, and both the front ends are inclined so as to approach each other. Two of each of flange holding lips are formed on each of the inner surfaces of both sidewalls; and the angle at which the flange holding lips of the opening side are projected is formed larger than the angle of the flange holding lips of the bottom wall side; the front ends of the flange holding lips of the opening side are formed so as to be contact with or close to each other; the front ends of the flange holding lips 25 and 27 of the bottom wall side are linearly formed to have a gap in the width direction or in a direction orthogonal to the width direction.

Abstract: A method of producing a composite diamond compact comprising a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) compact bonded to a cemented carbide substrate is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a PCD table, preferably a PCD table with diamond-to-diamond bonding and a porous microstructure in which the pores are empty of second phase material bringing together the PCD table and a cemented carbide substrate in the presence of a bonding agent to form an unbonded assembly; subjecting the unbonded assembly to an initial compaction at a pressure of at least 4.5 GPa and a temperature below the melting point of the bonding agent for a period of at least 150 seconds; and thereafter subjecting the unbonded assembly to a temperature above the melting point of the bonding agent and a pressure of at least 4.5 GPa for a time sufficient for the bonding agent to become molten and bond the PCD table to the substrate to form a composite diamond compact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a top part for a shaft, having an access part and a shaft cone which is connected to an access part and, with a connecting element on that side of the shaft cone that lies opposite the access part, can be mounted onto a further shaft element, the shaft cone having a substantially convex basic shape, characterized in that, in the region of the shaft dome, stiffening structures are disposed on the inner surface of this shaft dome, which extend substantially radially or parallelly, angularly or concentrically from one or more imaginary points or lines within or outside the dome downwards over the curved shape of the shaft cone.

Abstract: A device for retaining a roof of the dwelling may include a roof tiedown plate to be positioned on the exterior surface of the roof, a flexible cable to connect to the roof plate and an anchor member to connect to the flexible cable. The roof plate may include a eaves roof plate, and the roof plate may include a peak roof plate. The roof plate may include a second roof plate adapted to cooperate with a roof seam of the roof, and the roof plate may include a connection member. The flexible cable may be connected to a eyelet ring member, and the device may include a stud plate for attachment to a stud of the dwelling.

Abstract: A lifting device for transporting items of personal property between one floor and another floor in a building is provided. The device is used in a building having at least two floors and a corner formed at an intersection of a first wall and a second wall. The building also has a lowermost floor being served by the lifting device and an uppermost floor being served by the lifting device. The device includes a first vertical guide rail mounted adjacent to said first wall at a location spaced from the corner, a second guide rail mounted adjacent to said second wall any location spaced from said corner and a corner guide rail mounted adjacent to said corner. Each guide rail extends between the floor of the lowermost floor and the ceiling of the uppermost floor. A lift container is provided which has a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall.

Abstract: The Compact Interior Safe Room is a new concept in the field of interior storm shelters and safe rooms. It offers the public a convenient and economical means to install a relatively strong, sturdy, and dependable interior storm shelter and safe room refuge in an existing building. While many manufacturers of current interior storm shelters require the installation of their interior storm shelter at the time of construction of the building that will house the shelter, the Compact Interior Safe Room is designed to be assembled inside the consumer's existing home in an economical manner, with a minimum of inconvenience to the consumer, and with minimal alterations to the existing room. The economic price of the Compact Interior Safe Room will make an interior storm shelter and safe room available to consumers who may not be able to afford the more expensive storm shelters.

Abstract: A transportable, prefabricated structure with internal modules and adapted for obtaining a state of wellness, includes an external containing structure (100) having a rectangular parallelepiped geometric form overall, with the walls characterized by the presence of windows (101), by an access door (102) and by at least one exit door (106). The external containing structures (100) internally include internal scalar modules (200) assigned the following functions: sauna (210), Turkish bath or caldarium (211), hydromassage (212), massages (213), exercise (214), entrance/access (220), changing room/entrance-access (221), pedicure/manicure (222) and showers-bathrooms/entrance-access (223), relaxation (250), and emotional showers (251).

Abstract: Processes of making slightly sloped roofing members/products (30, 130) for drainage of essentially flat roofs and the products (e.g., sloped roofing members) produced thereby are provided. Some of the processes comprise feeding a series of mold members (50, 150) in a conveyance direction (26) toward a laminator (22) wherein the sloped roofing members are cured. In various embodiments such processes comprise feeding a bottom facer (42) in the conveyance direction toward the laminator (22); depositing a foam-forming mixture (46) on the bottom facer (42); feeding a top facer (44) in the conveyance direction toward the laminator whereby the foam-forming mixture is interposed between the bottom facer (42) and the top facer (44); feeding the series of mold members (50, 150) in the conveyance direction toward the laminator (22) and beneath the bottom facer (44); and curing the foam-forming mixture in the laminator to form a solidified web comprising the sloped roofing member (28, 128).

Abstract: A portable drilling rig apparatus includes a rig floor having a pedestal structure thereon, the pedestal structure comprising a lower pivot point and a lower attachment point and wherein the pedestal structure is configured to be rotated to a vertical position about the lower pivot point. The drilling rig further includes a mast structure having a mast pivot point at a lower end of the mast structure wherein the mast pivot point is configured to be pinned to an upper pivot point of the pedestal structure.

Abstract: An Adjustable Block Leveling System provides for the quick and easy leveling of heavy structures such as sheds, gazebos, decks, campers, trailers, temporary out buildings, portable buildings, portable offices such as used on construction sites or any permanent or temporary structure. It is also a handy tool to have around the house for many home uses. The System consists of a set of stackable blocks, with the top block being adjustable for height. Its height is adjusted by means of an angular split between the two halves of the block. Sliding one half of the block along the other half causes the height to vary because of the angle between the two halves. This system provides the exact height of blocks needed in order to easily and quickly level any structure, or to provide an adjustable support wherever needed.

Abstract: Bearing retention devices and methods for their use in isolation bearings such as seismic bearings.

Abstract: A concrete photovoltaic structure includes an essentially vertical support member constructed, at least in part, of concrete, wherein the essentially vertical support member includes a first portion configured to be received, at least in part, within a footing. The concrete photovoltaic structure further includes a photovoltaic support member constructed, at least in part, of concrete, wherein the photovoltaic support member is configured to be affixed to a second portion of the essentially vertical support member.

Abstract: A connecting device for a frame structure made of support profiles and crossbars for the arrangement of solar panels, as well as a frame structure with a connecting device, is disclosed. The connecting device has a base element, a receptacle element, and a locking device by which the receptacle element can be fixed relative to the base element on the base element. The base element has a fastening section as well as a support section with a support side facing the receptacle element. The receptacle element has a receptacle for a crossbar of the frame structure as well as an application section with an application side facing the base element. The locking device has a clamping device as well as a bearing device. An application area and at least one depression area are provided between the clamping device and the bearing device.

Abstract: A base frame for a parking lot roof equipped with photovoltaic modules is proposed, wherein two mirror-symmetrically constructed halves are provided, with each half having an inner arc constructed of three inner struts and an outer arc constructed of three outer struts, which are connected with each other by cross struts. The structure is light-weight and can be easily manufactured.

Abstract: An energy conversion device is adapted to be housed within a unitized curtain wall unit as part of an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The device can be a photovoltaic module that includes other power generating system components—including control units and associated power/signal wiring—within the façade.

Abstract: A wall surfacing system for providing a secondary ceiling or wall covering structure adjacent a primary structure. The system provides a plurality of elongated structural support rails, each of these support rails have a coupling web with a bearing surface for attachment to the primary structure, a coupling mechanism, and a stringer portion integrally formed with and connecting the coupling web to the coupling mechanism. A plurality of generally planar surface panels are provided. Each panel has an integral interlocking member configured to mate with the coupling mechanism on the support rail. The elongated support rails are secured to primary structures, thereby extending the surface panels to form an aesthetically pleasing covered surface.