Abstract: A chemical substance for the purpose of removing carbon builds up from burning Chambers of gasoline engines, diesel engines, coal, oil, and gas burning furnaces. A chemical substance for the purpose of helping to protect the environment by Causing engines and furnaces to operate more efficiently. A chemical substance which would improve MPG by reducing carbon build up in internal combustion engines. A chemical substance when mixed with the main fuel in the fuel tank, would cause the fuel to burn more efficiently thus cleaning the system from engine to exhaust.

Abstract: A system for producing a torrefied biomass that at least partially replaces coal in coal-fired processes. The system comprises: a feed bin for receiving carbonaceous feedstock, conveying the ingested feedstock and treating the ingested feedstock to produce modified feedstock; a dryer that treats the modified feedstock to produce dried feedstock, the dryer including a heater that warms the dried feedstock to produce heated feedstock; a torrefaction subassembly; a particle downsizing system; a separator for separating minerals from the feedstock; and a compactor.

Abstract: The invention provides a blend of FT derived diesel, crude derived diesel, and CFPP improving additive, wherein the FT diesel is from 1 vol % to 50 vol % of the blend, said blend having a CFPP of below ?18° C. The invention extends to use of FT diesel as a blend component for a compression ignition fuel blend, said blend including the FT diesel, a crude derived diesel fuel and a CFPP improver additive, wherein the FT diesel is from 1 vol % to 50 vol % of the blend, which blend has a CFPP of below ?20° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a graft element for joining together plant stem sections. The graft element is made of a resilient material and takes the form of a tubular structure having a hollow center that extends in a longitudinal direction so as to form a cylinder. The graft element further comprises a side opening along its length and two elongated members. The side opening is connected to the hollow center over the entire length of the graft element. The two elongated members are located at opposite sides of the side opening and oriented substantially parallel thereto. The elongated members are provided with cutouts for receiving a gripping unit. The invention further relates to systems and methods for joining plant stem sections using the graft element. Finally, the invention relates to a system and a method for preparing the graft element.

Abstract: A device for protecting the contents of plant containers comprising a top portion, a cut-out with a semi-circular interior portion, and a channel portion. The interior portion and channel portion are shaped to provide clearance and receive the base or stem of a plant. Embodiments of the device may include grooves and apertures to provide flexibility and drainage and the device also includes the capability to accommodate different styles and sizes of containers along with various plants and shrubs.

Abstract: A system and method of tracking the position and status of plants or plant parts in a greenhouse or other growing area using identification tags such as RFID tags is disclosed.

Abstract: An insulated grain germination unit is disclosed. The insulated grain germination unit is comprised of a plurality of insulated doors, each insulated door corresponding to a particular tray, or set of trays, and pivoting to permit access to the tray(s) housed within the unit thus minimizing impact to the internal growing environment for the remaining trays. Trays are dimensioned to facilitate manual removal of harvest-ready sprouted grains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for facilitating the germination of seeds and growth of seedlings. One aspect of the invention provides a seed kit. The seed kit may comprise a biodegradable germination cup having a base having one or more apertures, a one-piece biodegradable germination pad capable of retaining water and sized to be received in the base of the germination cup without falling through the one or more apertures, and a biodegradable seedling cup sized to receive the germination cup. The seed kit may further comprise other components, such as a growth medium, a seed, a lid/base, a stirring stick, etc. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods wherein a seed is germinated and nurtured to a seedling by using a germination pad, a germination cup, and a seedling cup.

Abstract: A gasification furnace for gasifying a biomass resource in a manner producing a low quantity of tar. The gasification furnace (10) is provided with a punching plate (11) partitioning the furnace interior into upper and lower spaces; a biomass resource supply port (10a) for supplying the biomass resource over the punching plate (11); a first oxidizer supply port (10c) and a second oxidizer supply port (10d) for supplying an oxidizer into the furnace; a first oxidizer supply path supplying the oxidizer from the first oxidizer supply port (10c) from above towards below the punching plate (11); a second oxidizer supply path distributing and supplying to a plurality of locations within a predetermined area in the vicinity of the punching plate (11) from the second oxidizer supply port (10d); and a dry distillation gas output (10b) for discharging dry distillation gas generated by the pyrolysis and partial oxidation of the biomass resource on the punching plate (11) to the outside.

Abstract: An improved barrier door one way wireless communication system for operating a barrier, such as a garage door, includes the transmission and reception of multibit code hopping data packets in combination with automatic RF channel switching. Packet data is transmitted automatically on more than one RF channels in a switching style while sending two or more redundant multibit code hopping data packets on each of the RF channels. The system also provides for the learning of a transmitter to a receiver where two or more code hopping data packets must be received and decoded by the receiver on all RF channels before a transmitter can be learned to a receiver. Once the transmitter is learned, actuation of the transmitter during a learn mode can open a window for learning of a single channel transmitter.

Abstract: An escape window assembly having a structure attachment frame for attaching the assembly to a structure; a window located on the outer side of the structure and pivotally attached to the structure attachment frame, the window corresponding to the structure attachment frame and comprising a window frame and a window pane; and a window release mechanism. The window release mechanism has a window release actuator; a first connection portion attached to the window; a second connection portion attached to the frame, the second connection portion releasably holding the first connection portion; and a biasing mechanism for pushing open the window.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for front door bracket in vending machine includes a door body, a bracket mounted on the door body, and a fixing plate fixed on the bracket. Two first fixing tabs are extended from the bracket. A first through hole is defined in each first fixing tab. Two bending portions are extended from the base plate corresponding to the two first fixing tabs. A first mounting hole is defined in each of the two bending portions corresponding to the first through hole. Two first fasteners pass through the corresponding first through holes and the first mounting holes to fix the bracket on the door body. The fixing plate is fixed between the two bending portions on the bracket. The two bending portions resist against the fixing plate on the base plate.

Abstract: A glass run includes a main body portion attached to a mounting portion provided along an inner periphery of a door frame of a vehicle with an approximately U-shape in a cross section, the main body portion including a base bottom portion, an interior sidewall portion, and an exterior sidewall portion extending from the base bottom portion, and an interior seal lip and an exterior seal lip extending from front ends of the interior sidewall portion and the exterior sidewall portion to an inside of the main body portion. An entire longitudinal area of the glass run is integrally formed by molding to be provided with an upper side portion corresponding to an upper edge portion of a door glass and a front vertical side portion and a rear vertical side portion corresponding to a front edge portion and a rear edge portion of the door glass.

Abstract: A latch jamb security plate in combination with a doorjamb having a front side facing a door opening and a back side opposite the front side. The doorjamb is formed with a latch aperture therethrough for receiving a retractable door latch. The latch jamb security plate comprises a planar plate member fastened to the back side of the doorjamb, and a single latch tongue formed integrally with the planar plate member and extending therefrom into the latch aperture in the doorjamb. The planar plate member has an opening therethrough aligned with the latch aperture in the doorjamb. The opening in the planar plate member has a continuous edge. The latch tongue is configured to extend from only a portion of the edge of the opening in the planar plate member.

Abstract: Aggregate abrasive grains are formed for use in the production of abrading or cutting tools by providing abrasive core particles, coating these particles with adhesive, and separately dropping the adhesive coated core particles onto a layer of abrasive peripheral particles. The method further includes covering the dropped core particles with further peripheral particles, in a way to form aggregate particles, each of which includes a core particle having peripheral particles attached to it. The adhesive includes a binding agent and a solvent for the binding agent. Finally, the aggregate particles are consolidated by causing the solvent to evaporate, i.e. by letting the adhesive set.

Abstract: A closet can fit into an attic and a cabinet (105) can be retracted out of the closet to the living space below manually, or using a return spring or electrical means. An air space (150) around the cabinet insulates it from thermal contact with the walls. A panel (110) with vent openings (155) is affixed to the bottom of the cabinet. In an alternative embodiment the cabinet is hung from a restraining member (145), or arm (1105), by which it can be raised for storage and lowered for access. When raised, the panel is in contact with the ceiling (110) between the attic and air from the living space mixes into the air space by convection. A fan (160) can urge circulation between the air space and the living space, reducing of temperature extremes in the air space and hence the cabinet.

Abstract: A balcony assembly for attachment to a load-bearing structure of a building is provided. The assembly has a plate of low thermal mass composite material such as fiberglass. A supporting structure attached to the plate provides rigidity. An anchor is configured to attach one side of the balcony assembly to a floor of the building in a cantilevered arrangement. The balcony assembly is useful in minimizing heat transfer through concrete floor slabs, and has the added benefit of reducing the overall weight of the balcony, which in turn allows lighter construction of the building.

Abstract: A board is provided that includes a pattern to facilitate attachment of the board to a frame structure. The pattern comprises a first array of marks disposed along a first imaginary line; a second array of marks disposed along a second imaginary line, said first and second imaginary lines being spaced a first predetermined distance apart; and a third array of marks disposed along a third imaginary line, said first and third imaginary lines being spaced a second predetermined distance apart. The board may be used in a variety of construction applications, where the pattern facilitates the quick attachment of the board to an underlying frame.

Abstract: A lifting apparatus to be embedded within a precast concrete panel or slab to enable the panel to be lifted, positioned atop a road bed, and elevated above the road bed. A lifting apparatus is located at each corner of the panel. Each lifting apparatus has a threaded sleeve extending through the panel to receive a removable threaded lifting bolt by which to establish a lifting point at which a lifting force is applied to lift and position the panel. When the threaded lifting bolt is rotated completely through the threaded sleeve, a pushing force is applied against a base plate, whereby to elevate the panel above the road bed as is necessary to make the panel level with adjacent panels during the construction or repair of a roadway. Grout is pumped through the panel to fill the space between the panel and the road bed.

Abstract: An anchor apparatus, ground anchor system, and method of using a ground anchor system are provided. The anchor apparatus includes a base plate having a top surface and a substantially planar bottom surface, wherein the base plate has a plurality of picket-guide apertures formed therein between the top surface and the substantially planar bottom surface. At least one picket is removably positioned in at least a portion of the picket-guide apertures. An anchor portion is formed at a first end of the base plate, wherein the anchor portion has an anchor aperture formed through the first end of the base plate, the anchor portion further comprising a ground face surface proximate to the anchor aperture, wherein a distance between the top surface and the ground face surface is less than a distance between the top surface and the substantially planar bottom surface.

Abstract: Improved building-integrated photovoltaic systems according to certain example embodiments may include concentrated photovoltaic skylights or other windows having a cylindrical lens array. The skylight may include an insulated glass unit, which may improve the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). The photovoltaic skylight and lens arrays may be used in combination with strip solar cells. Arrangements that involve lateral displacement tracking systems, or static systems (e.g., that are fixed at one, two, or more predefined positions) are contemplated herein. Such techniques may advantageously help to reduce cost per watt related, in part, to the potentially reduced amount of semiconductor material to be used for such example embodiments. A photovoltaic skylight may permit diffuse daylight to pass through into an interior of a building so as to provide lighting inside the building, while the strip solar cells absorb the direct sunlight and convert it to electricity, providing for SHGC tuning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles, comprising handling water-absorbing polymer particles in intermediate silos, storage silos and/or big bag filing stations that are connected with vent lines having a mitered joint.

Abstract: Another exemplary embodiment relates to a sash assembly. The sash assembly includes an outer sash having at least one groove, an inner sash having at least one groove, and a removable binder extending along a perimeter of a surface of the outer sash and inner sash. The binder is configured to engage the outer sash and the inner sash and to mechanically couple the outer sash and the inner sash together. The binder includes a plurality of protrusions. Each protrusion is configured to mate with one of the groove in the inner sash and the groove in the outer sash. Each protrusion includes a plurality of flexible barbs that are compressed when the protrusion mates with one of the grooves. The flexible barbs provide a force on interior edges of the groove to couple the inner sash and outer sash together. The binder is configured for removal for service of the sash assembly.

Abstract: A jamb system for attachment to a wall comprises a jamb member and a support. The support member is of variable width and has a first member and a second member. The first member is affixed directly to the jamb member. The second member is positioned between a portion of the first member and the jamb member, and the second member is lockingly engaged with the first member. The second member is directly adjacent to the jamb member, and the support member is affixable to the wall. The support member may comprise a one or more wing members for affixing the support member to the wall.

Abstract: Systems and methods providing a modular building having pre-fabricated panel wall components are easily assembled to form a predetermined, energy efficient structure that provides for mating alignment and securement of the modular panels with each other along their adjoining seams.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a building roof structure formed by a skeleton, hollow assemblies, a waterproof layer and a heat insulation plate. The hollow assemblies are installed on the skeleton, the waterproof layer is paved on the hollow assemblies and the heat insulation plate is disposed above the waterproof layer. Hot air rising up inside the building and heat accumulated on the roof by being exposed to sun can all be circulated out through cooling spaces formed by the hollow assemblies, which achieves the cooling effect of natural air circulation to reduce temperature inside the building without using external fans or air drafting equipment. Therefore, the green building concept that saves energy and reduces CO2 emission is complied with, thereby improving the living quality of building.

Abstract: Some embodiments of masonry blocks can be used to form a wall system that provides an improved resistance to moisture penetration that might otherwise advance to an interior surface of the wall. In particular embodiments, some or all of the masonry blocks in the wall system may be equipped with one or more moisture drainage elements formed in a surface of the respective masonry block.

Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of surface elements is provided herein. The surface elements can include a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. A supporting core with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a décor, by for example printing, which décor is positioned after a predetermined fixed point on the supporting core. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a protecting, at least partly translucent, wear layer by for example spray coating, roller coating, curtain coating and immersion coating or by being provided with one or more sheets of ?-cellulose impregnated with thermosetting resin or lacquer.

Abstract: A manufactured composite insulating panel comprises an external sheet having an outer face and an inner face, an internal sheet having an outer face and an inner face, and an insulating body between the inner face of the external sheet and the inner face of the internal sheet. The external sheet has a portion that extends beyond the internal sheet and the insulating body to define an overlap part for overlapping with part of an adjacent panel, on assembly and a seal is applied to the inner face of the overlap part of the external sheet. The panel has a side overlap part to which a side seal is factory applied. An end seal is also factory applied to an end overlap part of the panel.

Abstract: A foam wall structure includes a frame, at least one primary support member, and a foam layer. The frame can include: a first member; a second member spaced apart from the first member; and two side members extending between the first and second members. The frame defining a front frame surface and an opposite rear frame surface. The at least one primary support member can be positioned between the two side members and extend between the first and second member. The primary support member defines a front support surface and an opposite rear support surface. The foam layer can be received within at least a portion of the frame and overlies the front surface of the primary support member to form an uninterrupted exposed foam surface. A method of making a foam wall structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pre-fabricated tile system includes modular backing boards comprising a plurality of tile backing board units including male/female edges for mating with an adjacent unit and a protuding bump serving as a grout spacer.

Abstract: A pre-formed insert with stable dimensions for mechanical insertion into a hollow member and that reduces the Nusselt number and convection across the hollow member. The insert may be formed of a low heat conducting material like PVC and have extensions and internal voids that impede convection in the hollow and conduction through the insert. The inserts may be used in stiles, rails, heads and sills of aluminum windows and doors. In one embodiment an insert is received in an open hollow and may cooperate with an insert in a frame hollow to decrease convection at the head end of a sliding window or door. An insert may be placed within the hollow of a window or door beside a roller assembly.

Abstract: A frame includes a pair of stiles and a pair of rails. A first stile has a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first exterior surface and a first interior surface. A second stile has a second top surface, a second bottom surface, a second exterior surface and a second interior surface. First and second rails are joined to the first and second stiles. A reinforcement member is joined to the first interior surface.

Abstract: A flooring system and a divider for use therewith which transitions between a first and second flooring surface. The divider includes first and second members that snap-fittingly engage each other. A protrusion with a curved terminal end extends from the first member is received in a recess in the second member. The protrusion enables the first member to pivot relative to the second member. A second protrusion extends outwardly from the first member and into a second recess in the second member. A pair of arms extends outwardly in opposite directions from a central base region on the first member and beyond the sides of the second member. In one embodiment, the arms are of the same length and are disposed generally at right angles to the protrusions. In another embodiment a leg extends downwardly from a longer one of the arms to provide extra support to that arm.

Abstract: A building product for attachment to a surface of a building includes a plurality of siding members, and a plurality of spacers, wherein the siding members and spacers are assembled to resemble a plurality of individual siding shingles.

Abstract: A shingle, a method of making it, and a roof embodying the shingle is provided, in which an exterior surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof.

Abstract: A cementitious, convex structural block for forming parabolic walls is disclosed. The block utilizes a key and the keyway to facilitate placement and to add strength to the wall. The parabolic shape of the wall increases its compressive strength and when used underground as a seal or stopping in mining applications channels force from blast waves and dammed water into the mine shaft ribs. When constructed from a geopolymer, the block is lighter and has a smaller carbon footprint than cement.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a load bearing structural assembly includes an outer loop member; an inner loop member spaced apart from and sized smaller than the outer loop member; and a web assembly coupled to and extending between the outer loop member and the inner loop member, the web assembly comprising a plurality of arcuately formed web members.

Abstract: A lath and method to produce a lath may include furring strand wires with furring bends, transverse wires joined to the furring strand wires to not overlap a furring bend, and a stabilization wire arranged along a serpentine path and joined to the transverse wires.

Abstract: Disclosed are a lightweight stone insulating panel and a construction method for insulating a building exterior using the same, in which an insulating board and a reinforcing board are integrally formed in a stone plate, so that the construction work is simple as a stone plate attaching process and an insulating process can be carried out all at once, and the stone plate can be prevented from falling from the building exterior wall even if the insulating board is completely destroyed by fire.

Abstract: Floor panels which are provided with a mechanical locking system including an extruded flexible tongue in a sidewardly open groove which during a vertical folding motion is bent horizontally. A tongue adapted for being received in a sidewardly open groove of a floor panel, wherein the tongue, which is an elongated extruded section, when received in the groove is bendable in a plane substantially parallel with a front face of the floor panel, such that the tongue is at least partially resiliently displaceable inside said sidewardly open groove in said plane during locking of the floor panel with another floor panel and wherein a vertical protrusion, serving as a friction connection between the tongue and the groove, is arranged at an upper or lower part of the tongue, wherein the tongue has a total width that varies in the longitudinal direction of the tongue.

Abstract: The present invention is a drywall ceiling device that includes a base plate held and maneuvered by a user, a vertical telescoping pole perpendicularly attached to the base plate, a turn lock that releasably secures the first telescoping portion and the second telescoping portion together at a first adjustable predetermined length and a height adjustment handle. The drywall ceiling device also includes a threaded square attachment attached to a top of the vertical telescoping pole, a flat plate attached to the top of the vertical telescoping pole by the threaded square attachment. The flat plate is in contact with a ceiling that is held-up by the drywall ceiling device and a plurality of self-opening clips disposed on the flat plate, the self-opening clips are utilized to a hang the drywall ceiling device.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a concrete pole, includes steps of preparing a mold with PC steel bars; preparing a concrete composition comprising cement 19˜21 weight percent, Pozzolanic material 3˜5 weight percent, fine aggregate 25˜40 weight percent, natural stone aggregate 30˜45 weight percent, chemical admixture 0.3˜0.4 weight percent, inorganic pigment 0.4˜1.0 weight percent, and water 6˜7 weight percent; pouring the concrete composition into the mold; shaping the poured composition into a hollow pole; curing the shaped pole by steam at a temperature range from 75° C. to 85° C. from 6 to 8 hours; removing the mold from the cured pole; and grinding the outer surface of the pole so that the pattern and color of the natural stones are exposed on the outer surface.

Abstract: Antenna tower reinforcement configurations use bolted gusset plate and splice plate configurations that allow for increased clearance access using short threaded bolts and threaded gusset plate apertures for increased clearance access and/or ease of installation. The gusset plates are welded to the reinforcement plates rather than bolted. Splice plates are bolted to the gusset plates using splice bolts.

Abstract: A beam includes at least three web plates that are connected to a bottom flange and top flange.

Abstract: A self-propelled wrapping machine is movable around a product for wrapping the product with a film of synthetic plastic material and includes a self-propalled carriage provided with directional wheels and with a steering assembly for maneuvering the directional wheels. The wrapping machine further includes a spring acting on the steering assembly to exert a first torque and induce the steering assembly (11) to orient the directional wheels according to a prescribed work direction. The wrapping machine also includes a device that is drivable by the steering assembly to exert a further torque, opposite the first torque, on the steering assembly to lighten the assembly and thus facilitate an orienting maneuver of the directional wheels according to a further direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for closing a sample container with a spherical closing element, wherein the device has a storage container for a plurality of spherical closing elements, ejecting means for ejecting one of the closing elements through a discharge opening in a housing of the device, and means for limiting the forces exerted by the ejecting means on the closing element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for opening and emptying filled two-piece capsules (1), each two-piece capsule (1) having a capsule lower part (2) and a capsule upper part (3). The device comprises a separator block (4) for separating the capsule lower part (2) from the capsule upper part (3), as well as a guide pusher (5) for pressing individual two-piece capsules (1) into the separator block (4) in a pressing direction (6). The separator block (4) has a first clamping track (7) for the capsule lower part (2) and a second clamping track (8) for the capsule upper part (3), each of said clamping tracks (7, 8) being designed to have a direction of advancement (9, 10) in which the capsule lower part (2) or capsule upper part (3) can be moved by the guide pusher (5) and be held perpendicularly thereto in a clamped manner.

Abstract: Systems and methods for strapping a set of documents are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for strapping a set of documents includes a document platform to receive a set of documents and a document strap while the document platform is in a receiving position. The document strap is positionable between the document platform and the set of documents. The apparatus also includes a frame having a first frame arm and a second frame arm forming a platform-receiving space between the first and second frame arms, and a belt disposed between the document platform and the document strap when the document platform receives the set of documents. The document platform is movable from the receiving position into the platform-receiving space to cause the belt and the document strap to at least partially surround the set of documents, thereby strapping the set of documents together.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a sealing device, in which packaging material is sealed with a sealing apparatus, and at least one sealing parameter arising during sealing is printed with a printer onto a label. According to the invention it is provided that the sealing parameter is compared with a setpoint value, and in the case of a predetermined deviation, an error message is printed onto the label.