Abstract: The present invention provides a gas generator for a restraining device, including: a housing formed by a diffuser shell having a gas discharge port and a closure shell, an ignition device chamber in which an ignition device is accommodated, and a combustion chamber in which a gas generating agent is accommodated, being defined inside the housing, the ignition device chamber being defined inside an inner tube disposed in the housing, and the combustion chamber being defined outside the inner tube, the inner tube including, openings on both ends being fixed to a bottom surface and a top surface of the housing, a flame-transferring hole being formed in a circumferential wall portion to communicate the ignition device chamber with the combustion chamber, and a reduced strength portion being provided in the circumferential wall portion between the flame-transferring hole and the top surface of the housing.

Abstract: An overhead installation for transporting people in an urban environment includes two carrying cables, which sag in curved manner and are spaced apart from one another, on which the rollers of the vehicle without a hanger arm run. Jacks with vertical displacement, controlled by a central unit, are placed in the connection between the rollers and the vehicle so as to reduce transmission of undesirable movements, resulting from the sag of the cables, to the car of the vehicle.

Abstract: A rail road freight car truck has a truck bolster mounted transversely between a pair of side frames. The mounting interface between the wheelset axle ends and the sideframe pedestals allows self-restorative longitudinal rocking self-steering motion proportionately resisted as a function of displacement and of the vertical force carried at the interface. The center of rotation of the rocking motion is lower than the center of rotation of the axle. The interface may also permit lateral rocking swing motion of the sideframes. Auxiliary centering elements may be mounted in the pedestal seats. The auxiliary centering elements may be elastomeric. The truck may also have low stick-slip friction dampers, and may be provided with brake linings, or similar features. The friction dampers may be mounted in a four-cornered arrangement at each end of the truck bolster.

Abstract: A rail road freight car truck has a truck bolster mounted transversely between a pair of side frames. The mounting interface between the wheelset axle ends and the sideframe pedestals includes a bearing adapter. It has an upper portion that seats in the sideframe pedestal. The underside, lower portion, of the bearing adapter defines sits on the wheelset bearing casing. The lower portion has an apex, and has a first land portion for engaging a first portion of the bearing casing, and a second land portion for engaging a second portion of the bearing casing. The apex lies circumferentially between the first and second lands portions. There is a relief formed at the apex over the bearing race, so that vertical load is split to enter the casing to either side of top dead center.

Abstract: This is a vehicle transfer system to connect a roadway vehicle such as a bus to and from a train either when stopped or moving. It mounts the bus end or ends each on the swivel end of a railway car. The bus end which couples a railway car has wheels that retract to clear from the track. All wheels of the bus are lifted if the bus is supported on a railway car at each end. Automatic couplers are provided to couple to a moving train. If the bus is only supported at the front on a swivel coupling car it can have hi-rail retractable swivel truck wheels lowered to the rails to guide the rear of the bus around sharp tram curves.

Abstract: Provided is a railway vehicle having a configuration which can sufficiently protect the cabin even when large external force is applied to the end structures thereof. The vehicle body of the railway vehicle is formed by joining an underframe 20, side structures 30, end structures 50, and a roof structure 60 together. An upper reinforcement beam 56 in the railroad tie direction is disposed at the upper portion of the end structure. A plurality of post reinforcement members are disposed in the vertical direction so as to stand on an end beam 26 of the underframe. The post reinforcement members and the upper reinforcement beam are respectively connected by an end post in the vertical direction disposed at an intermediate portion in the end structure width direction and corner posts 54 in the vertical direction disposed at both end portions in the end structure width direction.

Abstract: An ink formulation for marking living tissue comprises a dispersion of carbon black pigment particles encapsulated in water soluble shells, mixed with a pharmaceutically accepted carrier, such as water, and a preservative. A dispersion formulation is preferential to a suspension formulation for marking living tissue because the carbon particles of the dispersion formulation are less likely to aggregate and sediment over time. In addition, the absence of large quantities of additives makes a dispersion formulation less reactive to living tissue, further enhancing its appeal as a biological marker.

Abstract: Dopant ink compositions for forming doped regions in semiconductor substrates and methods for fabricating dopant ink compositions are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a dopant ink composition comprises a dopant compound including at least one alkyl group bonded to a Group 13 element or a Group 15 element. Further, the dopant ink composition includes a silicon-containing compound.

Abstract: A composite powder for a deposition of a composite coating comprises a nonmetallic component and a metallic component, the metallic component having an amorphous structure or a nanocrystalline structure. The metallic component may include an amorphous metallic alloy. The metallic alloy may include constituents having the amorphous structure. The metallic component may include a combination of the metallic alloy existing in the amorphous state and constituents of the amorphous metallic alloy in the amorphous state. The composite metal-ceramic powders are used for depositing composite coatings on a selected surface. Disclosed are several methods and systems for producing such composite powders. Disclosed are also several methods and systems for depositing composite coatings. Advantageously, the deposited coatings exhibit high corrosion resistance, high wear resistance, and excellent structural properties.

Abstract: A flow splitter can include an inlet conduit and first and second outlet conduits separated by a junction portion. The inlet conduit can include an inlet end and a junction end. The inlet conduit is disposed along a main flow axis extending between the inlet end and the junction end. The inlet end defines an inlet opening. The junction end defines first and second junction openings. The first junction opening is disposed in spaced relationship to the second junction opening. The junction portion is disposed at the junction end of the inlet conduit between the first and second junction openings. The junction portion includes a substantially planar wall region that is substantially perpendicular to the main flow axis. The flow splitter can be placed in fluid communication with a cementitious slurry mixer and a slurry distributor with the flow splitter disposed therebetween.

Abstract: The invention provides an optimal method for stabilization of heavy metal bearing paint residue subject to acid and water leaching tests or leach conditions by addition of environment safe, worker safe, multi-media compatible, non-separating, non-embedding, stabilizing agent and optional complexing agent(s) to the blast media, thus allowing for pre-blending of stabilizer and blast media and field production of a uniform and steady state stabilizer within media for stabilization outside or within an OSHA containment building or collection device, such that leaching of heavy metals such as lead are inhibited to desired levels. The resultant stabilized paint residue and spent blast media mixture is suitable for on-site reuse, off-site reuse, or disposal as RCRA non-hazardous waste.

Abstract: A dry cement mix based on a hydraulic binder and a glass aggregate for forming light concretes with low thermal conductivity, characterised in that said glass aggregate comprises a fine fraction consisting of granulated aggregate with a particle size from 0.5 to 2 mm, and a coarse fraction consisting of crushed aggregate with a particle size from 4 to 20 mm, obtaining for said glass aggregate a well-defined overall particle size distribution.

Abstract: A dry mortar mixture based on at least one hydraulic and/or latently hydraulic binder which in the made-up and not yet cured state has firm properties is claimed. The novel dry mortar mixture is characterized in that it contains at least one representative of a dispersant and at least one compound having superabsorbent properties. This mixture makes it possible to carry over the advantages of known tile adhesives for horizontal application to vertical application possibilities.

Abstract: The invention encompasses an ultrafine NFS powder wherein the particle size is sufficiently small as to increase the proportion of the reactive glassy silicate phase in the NFS, methods of making the ultrafine NFS powder, and cementitious products which use the ultrafine NFS powder. The invention also encompasses pozzolanic binders produced by fine grinding non-ferrous smelter slags, as well as methods for processing the non-ferrous slags wherein various chemical additives, such as pH increasing additives, are added to the binders to increase the strength of compositions for uses such as mine backfill or grout mixtures.

Abstract: A well treatment composition comprises a surfactant comprising a substituted ethoxylated phenol having at least one substituent, 1 to 14 moles of ethylene oxide, and the substituent being an alkyl, alkene, or alkyne with a carbon chain length in the range of 4 to 25, wherein the substituted ethoxylated phenol is selected from the group consisting of: ortho-, para-, or meta-substituted ethoxylated phenol; cardanol ethoxylate; derivatives thereof; and combinations of any of the foregoing. Preferably, the surfactant comprises cardanol ethoxylate, a substituted cardanol ethoxylate, and derivatives thereof. A method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprises: introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises: (A) cement; (B) water; and (C) the surfactant; and allowing the cement composition to set.

Abstract: A sample stage device (10) is so configured as to calculate ideal position information xtg(i), tg(i) per predetermined period that is unaffected by drive conditions relating to gaps (25, 26), etc., and to determine, per predetermined cycle and in real time, deviations dx(i), dy(i) between real-time measured positions x(i), y(i) by position detectors comprising laser interferometers (33, 34), etc., and ideal position information xtg(i), tg(i). In addition, it calculates, based on deviations dx(i), dy(i) thus determined, such speed command values vx(i), vy(i) for motors (27, 28) that measured values x(i), y(i) would follow ideal position information xtg(i), tg(i), and performs stable and high-speed positioning control for a sample table (11) through feedback control that controls speed in real time.

Abstract: The present invention is a multifunctional workstation apparatus that includes a base table, a pair of attachment arms that are attached to the base table and a pair of extendible trays with a utilizable surface that are attached to the attachment arms. The apparatus also includes a storage bin disposed below the base table, one or more drink holders disposed on the base table and a remote control holder disposed on the base table. The apparatus can be utilized with a vehicle and can also include a stem and base attached to the base table to be utilized in a user's living room or den.

Abstract: A support platform in a wall-mounted cabinet. The platform is deployable from the cabinet, optionally onto a supporting surface, while remaining attached to the cabinet, typically for temporary use of the platform and subsequent re-storage of the platform in the cabinet during periods when the platform is not being used, or during periods when a support supporting the platform is needed for a different use. The cabinet serves to store the platform, and to restrain movement and location of the platform in typical use, while allowing far manipulation of the proximal end of the platform to disconnect the platform from the cabinet and/or to re-connect the platform to the cabinet.

Abstract: A waste treatment technique includes: blowing a fluidizing gas from around a mixture discharge port to form a first fluidization region having a degree of fluidization of the fluidizable particles which is set to an extent allowing waste to be accumulated on fluidizable particles, while blowing a fluidizing gas between the first fluidization region and an opposite-side wall at a higher flow velocity to form a second fluid region having a degree of fluidization of fluidizable particles greater than that in the first fluidization region, whereby the fluidizable particles are mixed with the waste to gasify the waste; and supplying waste from a supply-side sidewall portion onto the fluidized bed to cause the waste to be accumulated on the first fluidization region while causing the accumulated waste to be moved into the second fluidization region step-by-step.

Abstract: A pulverized coal burner and a pulverized coal boiler. The coal burner comprises a primary air cylinder (111) and a pulverized coal concentration device (112). The coal concentration device (112) makes the concentration of the coal flow gradually decrease from inside to outside along the radial direction, with respect to an axis (100) of the primary air cylinder (111). The coal burner further comprises a coal separating cylinder (113) and a coal guiding cylinder (114) located downstream of the device (112), the rear end of the cylinder (113) is connected with the front end of the coal guiding cylinder (114). The outlet of the cylinder (114) has a conical expansion portion (1141). The coal burner further comprises a divergent nozzle (115) connected with the rear end of the primary air cylinder (111) and whose cross-sectional area gradually increases along the flow direction of the coal flow.

Abstract: In one aspect, combustion apparatus are described herein which, in some embodiments, can provide advantageous NOx loads while mitigating the formation of SCR catalyst deactivation species in the flue gas stream. In some embodiments, a combustion apparatus described herein comprises a furnace providing a flue gas stream, the furnace comprising a primary combustion zone having an air to fuel stoichiometric ratio ranging from 0.89 to 1.05 and air staging apparatus associated with the furnace.

Abstract: A sewing machine auxiliary storage compartment is provided that can be attached to or detached from a sewing machine body part and that allows small articles such as accessories to be taken out therefrom or put thereinto even during sewing. Upper and lower parts are attached slidably with respect to each other. The upper part 11 is provided with an attachment part 116 that can be attached to the sewing machine body part by its one end. The lower part 12 is attached to the upper part 11 slidably in a direction crossing a workpiece feeding direction when the upper part 11 and the sewing machine body part are attached together. A storage part 122 for storing accessories is provided in the lower part 12, which is located on the opposite side to the one end.

Abstract: A rolling reduction apparatus includes a pair of plate members attached to both ends in a width direction on a bottom of a floating structure. Each of the plate members has a plurality of through-holes arranged in a longitudinal direction of the floating structure. The rolling motion of the floating structure is reduced because eddies are formed to consume energy when water passes through the through-holes.

Abstract: The present invention provides an offshore wind turbine complete set, comprising a foundation, a tower column and a wind turbine set. The foundation utilizes a steel-concrete structure and comprises a plurality of tanks which are respectively provided with an opening; a lower end of the tower column is installed on the foundation; and the wind turbine set is installed on an upper end of the tower column. When the offshore wind turbine complete set floats on water, the openings of the plurality of tanks are under the water, and the tank is injected with air or water, and the buoyancy and uprighting force are provided by the plurality of tanks, so as to keep the entire structure in a vertical floating state consistent with the state of installation on the offshore site, but without external force on the water.

Abstract: A trim tab assembly for a watercraft includes a enclosure. A support structure is positioned in the enclosure. At least one trim tab is disposed in the enclosure. The trim tab includes a generally planar top, bottom, side and front surfaces linked by a curved surface defining a wedge shaped body. An actuator is linked to the trim tab pivotally moving the trim tab relative to the enclosure.

Abstract: A semi-rigid boat, includes a rigid hull (11) provided, at the bridge thereof (6), with two types of holders for the inflatable tube(s): a gutter-shaped holder for receiving, at the bow and/or at the stern, a section (13, 14) of tube (12) having a circular cross-section; and a planking wall-shaped holder (16) that extends between the bow and the stern, which is provided so as to engage with an inflatable section-shaped structure (15) having a D-shaped cross-section that extends longitudinally between the sections (13, 14). The section (15) of inflatable tube having a D-shaped cross-section is attached to the bottom portion and to the top portion of the planking wall (16).

Abstract: It is desired to provide an air lubrication system of an outer installation type with a good efficiency. An air recovering device includes a recovery side chamber provided on a bottom of a ship on a stern side from an air ejecting device which supplies air bubbles to the ship bottom, and comprising air intake holes formed in a portion of the recovery side chamber opposite to the ship bottom through a gap; and a recovering section recovering air inside a recovery side chamber. The air bubbles acquired from the air intake holes are once accumulated inside the recovery side chamber to generate pushing pressure occurs so that air can be smoothly recovered from the recovering section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for combating chemical submission, which comprises: putting into solution, in a beverage, a pharmaceutical form comprising an active ingredient and at least 0.05 mg, preferably from 0.2 to 5 mg, even more preferentially from 0.3 to 2 mg of at least one water-soluble colouring agent chosen from: indigocarmine or E 132, erythrosine or E 127, brilliant blue FCF, alphazurine FG, fast green FCF, quinzarine green SS, orange II, tartrazine and Sunset yellow FCF, detecting the pharmaceutical form, said detection being characterized by the immediate change in colour of the beverage; it also relates to the use of said colorant for combating chemical submission, and also to a non-film-coated solid pharmaceutical form comprising said colorant.

Abstract: An irreversible label or indicator of whether a surface or object has received microwave exposure and to delineate microwave heating or oven heating. Because microwave cooking has become an ubiquitous method for food preparation, and that energy and power in a microwave oven can vary from one unit to another, and within the spatial volume of the appliance, it is desirable to have a dynamic indicator that can provide an effective indicator of microwave exposure under such conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a system for forming wires (1) that enables a large scale process combined with a high structural complexity and material quality comparable to wires formed using substrate-based synthesis. The wires (1) are grown from catalytic seed particles (2) suspended in a gas within a reactor. Due to a modular approach wires (1) of different configuration can be formed in a continuous process. In-situ analysis to monitor and/or to sort particles and/or wires formed enables efficient process control.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a chemical vapor deposition system and related method of use. In one embodiment, the system includes a reactor lid assembly having a body, a track assembly having a body and a guide path located along the body, and a heating assembly operable to heat the substrate as the substrate moves along the guide path. The body of the lid assembly and the body of the track assembly are coupled together to form a gap that is configured to receive a substrate. In another embodiment, a method of forming layers on a substrate using the chemical vapor deposition system includes introducing the substrate into a guide path, depositing a first layer on the substrate and depositing a second layer on the substrate, while the substrate moves along the guide path; and preventing mixing of gases between the first deposition step and the second deposition step.

Abstract: A Czochralski growth system is described comprising a growth chamber, a feed port, and a feed chamber comprising a container for feedstock and a feeder. The feed port is disposed in at least one side wall of the growth chamber, and the feed chamber is attached to the growth chamber at the feed port. The feeder is insertable into the growth chamber through the feed port and supplies the feedstock into the growth chamber. Preferably this system can be used for producing silicon ingots using a continuous Czochralski method.

Abstract: The invention aims to provide substrate treatment equipment that can automatically collect a substrate in a normal condition without needing manual operation. The equipment includes a substrate holder 26 for holding substrates 12 in a multistage manner and a substrate transfer unit 34 for transferring the substrates 12 into the substrate holder 26, wherein a substrate holding condition of the substrate holder 26 is sensed by a sensing section 60. The sensing section 60 has photo-sensors 64a, 64b, and sensing waveforms sensed by the photo-sensors 64a, 64b are compared with a normal waveform. A control section 66 is provided, which controls a substrate transfer unit 34 such that substrates 12 other than at least a substrate 12 that was determined to be abnormal are transferred by the unit.

Abstract: A processing system for processing an object (3) is provided, wherein the processing system is adapted, to focus a first energy beam, in particular an electron beam (11), and a second energy beam, in particular an ion beam (21), on a focusing region (29) in which a object (3) to be processed is arrangeable. A processing chamber wall (35) having two openings (38, 39) for traversal of both energy beams and a connector (37) for supplying process gas delimits a processing chamber (45) from a vacuum chamber (2) of the processing system. Processing the object by activating the process gas through one of the energy beams and inspecting the object via one of the energy beams is enabled for different orientations of the object relative to a propagation direction of one of the energy beams.

Abstract: A chemical vapor deposition apparatus can include a reaction chamber having a reaction space therein; a wafer boat disposed in the reaction space, the wafer boat arranged and structured to support a plurality of wafers; and a gas supplying part disposed in the reaction chamber to supply two or more reaction gases to the plurality of wafers. The gas supplying part can include a plurality of gas pipes disposed in the reaction chamber to supply the two or more reaction gases from outside to the reaction space; and a plurality of supplying pipes disposed around the wafer boat, wherein each of the supplying pipes is connected to two or more corresponding gas pipes, and wherein each supplying pipe is configured to supply the two or more reaction gases supplied by the two or more corresponding gas pipes to a corresponding one of the wafers.

Abstract: A conveyor assembly for conveying substrates through a vapor deposition system includes a first carriage rail disposed at a drive side of the conveyor assembly. A roller position is defined along the carriage rail, and a drive wheel is disposed at the roller position and configured for driving engagement against a roller. The drive wheel includes an axial cylindrical extension and an elastomeric sleeve disposed on the cylindrical extension, with the elastomeric sleeve having a defined outer diameter. With this configuration, a roller placed in the roller position rests by gravity on the elastomeric sleeve and is rotationally driven by rotation of the drive wheel such that a substrate conveyed by the roller is displaced a defined distance for each rotation of the drive wheel as a function of the outer diameter of the elastomeric sleeve.

Abstract: An arrangement for control of milking of animals permitted to move in an area that includes a milking area with an automatic milking system, the arrangement including at least one animal identification device for identifying the animals entering the milking area, and a process and control device operatively connected to the animal identification device. The process and control device determines, for each of the identified animals, an expected milk yield obtainable in milking that animal, determines repeatedly an accumulated expected milk yield obtainable in milking the identified animals based on the expected milk yields of the identified animals, and initiates a milking session depending on the repeatedly determined accumulated expected milk yield.

Abstract: An enhanced pet bed comprises an outer cover having an inner volume, and at least one stuff sack that is preferably porous, for placement within the inner volume of the outer cover. While the inner stuff sack may be filled with a wide variety of stuffing items, the stuff sack is preferably filled with a plurality of items supplied by the owner, and may preferably inherently include a scent that is desirable or comforting to the intended animal, e.g. the scent of a known person or animal. For embodiments having permeable stuff sacks, the entire stuff sack assembly may preferably be laundered, e.g. washed and dried, as a unit, i.e. with the stuffing retained. Since the enhanced pet beds are typically provided without stuffing, the intended waste footprint of the purchased product is significantly less than that of a conventional bed.

Abstract: A receptacle suspended from a support member having a hollow housing and a lid to enclose the interior thereof. A cable secured to the housing extending though a locking mechanism affixed atop the lid so that the lid may be moved from a closed to an open position.

Abstract: A device catering for the dietary needs of animals. Feed is stored in a hopper and distributed at intervals to the animal's feeding receptacle via an internal dispensing mechanism using a flexible rotor sealing against the walls of a housing to both meter the feed and seal against contamination. The quantities and delivery times may be set by the user. An optional weighting system can be provided to increase accuracy of delivered feed amounts. Optionally, the device may include a water delivery system. Water is provided by a plumbed domestic connection and is available to the animal at all times, except during the automatic change cycle. A pump is utilized to change the water several times a day, in an attempt to remove any contaminants that may affect the water quality that is required to be dispensed.

Abstract: An animal feeder is provided having a movable gate between a hopper portion and a trough portion of the feeder. An adjustment mechanism is positioned on the hopper wall above gate and is operable to adjust the position of the gate, and hence, the size of the opening between the hopper and trough. The adjustment mechanism allows for easy control of the size of the opening between the hopper and the trough.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system toilet for dogs that can reduce wetting of dog feet and that dogs can appropriately use for excretion. The system toilet for dogs is provided with: an excretion receptacle having an excrement containing section that can contain excrement and at which an absorbent sheet can be disposed; and a water-absorbent, disposable, liquid-permeable panel that is disposed in a manner so as to cover the top of the excrement containing section. The thickness of the liquid-permeable panel is 3-25 mm, and the height from the bottom end of the excretion receptacle to the top surface of the liquid-permeable panel is no greater than 65 mm. Also, the system toilet for dogs is further provided with a support section that is disposed between the excrement containing section and the liquid-permeable panel, and that supports the liquid-permeable panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid-permeable panel that is of a system toilet for animals and that can prevent urine wetting resulting from torsion or folding over of a pee pad. The liquid-permeable panel covers the excrement containment section of the system toilet for animals. Of the aforementioned panel, the side-surface 1 cm compression deformation load, which is the load necessary for at least 1cm of torsion to arise with respect to load from the side-surface direction that is perpendicular to the direction of thickness of said panel, is at least 5 N and no greater than 20 N. Preferably, the liquid-permeable panel has a plurality of holes that penetrate said liquid-permeable panel in the direction of thickness, and has as a material corrugated cardboard wherein liquid goes through the aforementioned plurality of holes, passing through in the direction of thickness of the aforementioned liquid-permeable panel.

Abstract: The liquid-permeable panel is mounted on a portion of the system toilet for animals, and the 15-degree bending strength defined below is at least 0.2 N and no greater than 10 N. The 15-degree bending strength is the load that is applied at a velocity of 500 mm/min to the central section of the liquid-permeable panel from the direction perpendicular to a plan view using a round plunger having a diameter of 8 mm, while both sides in the Y-direction in a plan view of the liquid-permeable panel are being supported, that deforms the liquid-permeable panel into the shape of a concavity along the X-direction such that, in a cross section of said concavity, the angle (?) formed by a horizontal line that contains the bottommost point of said concavity and an oblique line linking the aforementioned bottommost point and either of the aforementioned both sides is 15 degrees.

Abstract: A system and method of sustainable aquaponics that vertically integrates unique aquaponic system designs with alternative aquaculture fish feed sources, fingerling production methods, alternative aquaculture/farmed fish grow out models, and green energy sources that yield organic produce in the form of fruits and vegetables. A raceway system serves for grow-out throughout the warm and cold months. During the summer months, fish can be spawned and fed for steady growth, while during the winter months, the fish continue to grow at slower quite acceptable growth rates. The present invention derives its water from an open, natural, established pond or lake ecosystem to ensure that the raceways are adequately seeded with all of nature's good and bad bacteria and algae. The present invention can include winter quarters for the fish that is well-insulated and heated to ensure that the fish are comfortable and will continue growing and spawning throughout winter months.

Abstract: An aquarium accessory shaped and dimensioned for sitting upon the upper edge of an aquarium frame to elevate the water level in an aquarium for viewing fish contained within the aquarium outside of the aquarium. The aquarium accessory includes a transparent container shaped and dimensioned to sit upon a support shelf in an inverted configuration for the creation of a mechanism for holding water above a water surface of the aquarium. The support shelf is shaped and dimensioned for mounting along a frame of an aquarium and includes a base member having a central aperture. The support shelf includes arms supporting the base below the waterline of an aquarium. The lower ends of the arms are connected to the base and the upper ends of the arms are secured to a lateral flange member extending therefrom, the lateral flange member includes first and second downwardly extending flange members shaped and dimensioned to wrap about the adjacent walls of an aquarium.

Abstract: A rack apparatus for managing laboratory animals and is easy to clean includes plurality of animal cages (1) stored at intervals in a storage space (16) on a shelf plate (15) supported by frame structure (13). The rear of the storage space (16) is closed by a back plate (12b), the exhaust box (19) is installed at the top of the rear side, and a cage top cover (23) is installed at the top of the front side. A back stay (25) is demountably attached to the back plate (12b), a movement-restricting bar (27) is attached to the back stay (25), and spacers (29), which maintain intervals between the animal cages (1), are demountably attached to the back stay (25). The spacers (29) are selectively installed by mounting to/dismounting from the back stay (25) to maintain planned storage positions corresponding to sizes of the cages (1) in the width direction.

Abstract: A barn in which dairy animals can freely move about, lie down and eat includes a floor, a light-transmitting roof construction, and a wall construction. The floor consists for the greater part of a moisture absorbing, pourable layer which is able to collect moisture from manure and urine. This moisture is removed by means of solar heat and wind drying, and if this is not sufficient, by means of a floor heating. There is thus only required a very limited stationary sub-floor with a manure collecting device, i.e. only below the milking implement.

Abstract: The present invention is a cattle footbath utilized to clean debris off of a cow's hoofs that includes a base path surface, a pair of side walls that are adjustably disposed on the base path surface and form a pathway to accommodate a cow to walk through, a pair of brushes that are disposed adjacently inward from the side walls where the bristles are facing inward towards the pathway and are in direct contact with the cow's hooves and a plurality of water nozzles that are directed towards the pathway. The footbath also includes a plurality of braces that are disposed behind the side walls to provide additional support to said side walls, a plurality of handles disposed on the base path surface to facilitate grasping and transporting the cattle foot bath and a plurality of attachment studs to secure the cattle footbath to a ground surface.

Abstract: A combined retractable leash and ball thrower device for allowing a user to walk a pet and throw a ball using a single device. The device includes a housing featuring a handle, and a leash retracting mechanism enclosed in the housing. An activation element or button is used to operate the leash retracting mechanism, with a portion of the activation element being exterior of the housing. A shaft extends from the handle of the housing, with a ball receiving element located at a distal free end of the shaft. The shaft is integrally formed with the handle or the shaft may be a separate unit removably attached to the handle. The ball receiving element is integrally formed with the shaft or the ball receiving element may be a separate unit removably attached to the shaft.