Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

System and method for determining triage categories

Embodiments disclosed herein provide a system, method, and computer program product for providing a triage classification system. The triage classification system uses a computer model that is developed using historical patient data. The developed computer model is applied to collected patient attribute data from a patient in a pre-hospital setting to generate a triage category. Based on the generated triage category, health care professionals can take desired actions, such as transporting the patient to a facility matching the generated triage category.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Biomass Fuel Furnance System And Related Methods

A furnace system for heating a poultry brooder house includes a firebox for burning biomass fuel, and a grate within the firebox for burning the biomass fuel thereon. A distributor assembly may positioned within the firebox and is located directly above the grate. The distributor assembly includes a distributor plate having a plurality of apertures therethrough, and a distributor arm above the distributor plate that is movable relative to the distributor plate to cause biomass fuel supported on the plate to pass through the apertures and fall onto the grate. The furnace system may include a hopper assembly that defines a well for receiving a volume of biomass fuel for delivery to the grate or to the distributor plate.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Use of surfactant to treat pulp and improve the incorporation of kraft pulp into fiber for the production of viscose and other secondary fiber products

A surfactant treated bleached softwood kraft pulp fiber, useful as a starting material in the production of cellulose derivatives including cellulose ether, cellulose esters and viscose, is disclosed. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Overhead guide track systems for automated material handling and storage and parking facilities

An overhead guide track system for automated material handling and storage facilities wherein at least one transfer unit is suspended from carriages that travel along the track system, the track system including a plurality of first and second support beams being assembled in an X-Y manner such that the first and second support beams intersect with one another in perpendicular relationship and wherein each of the first and second support beams includes a horizontal flange connected to a central vertical web, each of the vertical webs of the first and second beams having opposite ends connected to vertically oriented pedestals at a plurality of intersections of the first and second support beams and which pedestals support transfer plates over which the carriages are supported as the carriages pass over open gaps between the horizontal flanges at the intersections of the first and second support beams.

Systems and methods for distributed enhanced payment processing

A distributed enhanced payment processing system includes a merchant point of sale (POS) terminal system and a remote payment management system. The POS terminal system initiates a transaction that includes receiving a payment amount, a purchaser account identifier, a virtual electronic payment indicator, and a merchant ID via a payment client. Subsequently, the POS terminal system outputs the transaction to the remote payment management system which generates a token for the transaction. The payment management system then provides the purchaser account identifier, a merchant account identifier, and the payment amount to a remote virtual electronic payment (VEP) entity system. Upon receiving a VEP entity system response, the payment management system outputs the response and token to the POS terminal system.

A process of coating metal surfaces to produce a highly hydrophilic, highly corrosion resistant surface with bioresistance and low odor impact characteristics

Systems and methods for multi-merchant tokenization

Systems and methods for multi-merchant tokenization may include receiving a transaction from a point of sale terminal of a merchant, validating the merchant ID against merchant logs, and generating a token for the transaction. The token includes a primary account number, expiration, and a group ID. Additionally, the system provides the primary account number to a payment system and receives a response back. The response is then output back to the merchant along with the token. In subsequent transactions, the system may receive the token from a one point of sale terminal of the merchant. The system validates the merchant ID against merchant logs and ensures the merchant is configured for tokenization. The token is decrypted and the group ID is compared to the merchant ID in the merchant logs. When they match, the primary account number is provided to the payment system for approval.

Systems and methods for arbitraged enhanced payment processing

An arbitraged enhanced payment processing system in association with a distributed enhanced payment processing system includes a merchant point of sale (POS) terminal system and a remote payment management system. The POS terminal system initiates a transaction that includes receiving a payment amount, a purchaser account identifier, a virtual electronic payment indicator, and a merchant ID via a payment client. Subsequently, the POS terminal system outputs the transaction to the remote payment management system which generates a token for the transaction. The payment management system then provides the purchaser account identifier, a merchant account identifier, and the payment amount to a payment processing servicer. Upon receiving a payment processing servicer response, the payment management system outputs the response and token to the POS terminal system.

Systems and methods for distributed enhanced payment processing

A distributed enhanced payment processing system includes a merchant point of sale (POS) terminal system and a remote payment management system. The POS terminal system initiates a transaction that includes receiving a payment amount, a purchaser account identifier, a virtual electronic payment indicator, and a merchant ID via a payment client. Subsequently, the POS terminal system outputs the transaction to the remote payment management system which generates a token for the transaction. The payment management system then provides the purchaser account identifier, a merchant account identifier, and the payment amount to a remote virtual electronic payment (VEP) entity system. Upon receiving a VEP entity system response, the payment management system outputs the response and token to the POS terminal system.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Method for inhibiting the growth of microbes with a modified cellulose fiber

A method of inhibiting the growth of bacteria in an absorbent device by using kraft pulp fiber subjected to an acidic, catalyzed peroxide treatment process incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process.

Low viscosity kraft fiber having reduced yellowing properties and methods of making and using the same

A bleached softwood kraft pulp fiber with high alpha cellulose content and improved anti-yellowing is provided. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products from it are also described.

Method of making a highly functional, low viscosity kraft fiber using an acidic bleaching sequence and a fiber made by the process

A pulp fiber with an enhanced carbonyl content resulting in improved antimicrobial, anti-yellowing and absorptive properties. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Softwood kraft fiber having an improved α-cellulose content and its use in the production of chemical cellulose products

A bleached softwood kraft pulp fiber with high α-cellulose content and a low CED viscosity is provided, A surfactant treated fiber useful in the production of chemical derivatives is also described. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Low viscosity kraft fiber having an enhanced carboxyl content and methods of making and using the same

A pulp fiber with an enhanced carboxyl content resulting in improved antimicrobial, anti-yellowing and absorptive properties. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Softwood kraft fiber having improved whiteness and brightness and methods of making and using the same technical field

A bleached softwood kraft pulp fiber with high alpha cellulose content and increased brightness and whiteness is provided. Methods for making the kraft fiber and products made from it are also described.

Modified cellulose from chemical fiber and methods of making and using the same

This disclosure relates to improved products containing oxidized cellulose. This disclosure further relates to improved methods of making oxidized cellulose in multi- stage bleaching processes, including, for example, in four-stage and three-stage bleaching processes. This disclosure further relates to products made therefrom, including wipe, tissue, towel, and napkin products.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Low viscosity kraft fiber having an enhanced carboxyl content and methods of making and using the same

A pulp fiber with an enhanced carboxyl content resulting in improved antimicrobial, anti-yellowing and absorptive properties. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Spare wheel assembly for trailers

An auxiliary wheel assembly for temporarily supporting one side of a trailer frame wherein the assembly includes a wheel carried by a strut which is vertically adjustable relative to a support tube. The assembly also includes clamping elements for securing the tube to and directly beneath the frame without interfering with the structural integrity of the frame.

High-temperature electric furnace

Overhead boat storage system

A system and method for the safe storage of boats wherein a storage struc ture is provided having a first section in which boats are stored in vertica lly oriented cells with each boat being carried within a boat storage unit s uch that the units may be stacked one upon another and wherein at least one transfer vehicle is provided for selectively engaging and conveying the boat storage units along an overhead grid track system between the first section and a second section wherein the grid track system is at least partially or iented over a body of water such that the at least one transfer vehicle may be used to either lift or lower a boat contained within a boat storage unit relative to the body of water and move the storage unit to and from a storag e position in one of the vertical storage cells of the first section of the storage structure.

BINDING ASSEMBLY FOR FIXING AND STORING PRINTS OF THE TYPE HAVING OPENINGS

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN ENSEMBLE DE RELIURE DE FEUILLETS MOBILES. IL COMPORTE DEUX COUVERTURES 18, 20 POUVANT MAINTENIR ENTRE ELLES DES IMPRIMES MECANOGRAPHIQUES 12 AU MOYEN D'ELEMENTS 22 PASSANT DANS DES OUVERTURES 38, 14 DES COUVERTURES ET IMPRIMES. DES ORGANES DE VERROUILLAGE SONT FORMES SUR LES BORDS MARGINAUX 26 DES COUVERTURES 18, 20 AFIN DE POUVOIR S'ENCLENCHER AVEC LES ELEMENTS 22 POUR MAINTENIR LES COUVERTURES EN POSITION DE FERMETURE SUR LES IMPRIMES. DOMAINE D'APPLICATION: RELIURE D'IMPRIMES MECANOGRAPHIQUES. THE INVENTION RELATES TO A BINDING ASSEMBLY OF MOVABLE SHEETS. IT INCLUDES TWO COVERS 18, 20 THAT MAY HOLD MECHANOGRAPHIC PRINTS 12 BETWEEN THEM BY MEANS OF ELEMENTS 22 PASSING THROUGH OPENINGS 38, 14 OF COVERS AND PRINTS. LOCKING MEMBERS ARE FORMED ON THE MARGINAL EDGES 26 OF THE COVERS 18, 20 IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO LOCK IN WITH THE ELEMENTS 22 TO HOLD THE COVERS IN THE CLOSED POSITION ON THE PRINTS. FIELD OF APPLICATION: BINDING OF MECHANOGRAPHIC PRINTS.

Boiler mainly applicable to central heating installations

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Roller support mechanism for toroidal drive

Modified cellulose from chemical fiber and methods of making and using the same

This disclosure relates to improved products containing oxidized cellulose. This disclosure further relates to improved methods of making oxidized cellulose in multi- stage bleaching processes, including, for example, in four-stage and three-stage bleaching processes. This disclosure further relates to products made therefrom, including wipe, tissue, towel, and napkin products.

Sizing paper

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods for making and using the same

【課題】化学的クラフト繊維由来の修飾セルロース、ならびにそれを作製および使用する方法を提供すること。【解決手段】独自の特性を有する修飾されたクラフトパルプ繊維を提供する。この修飾された繊維は、低重合度（ＤＰ）を有することを除き、その従来の対応物とはほとんど区別がつかない修飾された漂白クラフト繊維であることができる。この修飾された繊維、およびそれから作製される製品を作製する方法も提供する。本方法は、多段階漂白プロセスの単一段階に組み込むことができる、１ステップの酸性の、鉄で触媒される過酸化物処理プロセスであることができる。これらの製品は、化学的セルロース原料、微結晶性セルロース原料、綿毛パルプ、およびそれらから作製される製品であることができる。【選択図】図１

Camera bellows

Temperature responsive fluid flow controllers

Controllers for regulating fluid flow, and especially flow of liquid in supply lines, each of which include a valve assembly which is slidably positioned in a bore extending transverse to a fluid passageway extending through the body of the controller. Each controller includes a shaped memory alloy spring which is mounted so as to be in heat exchange relationship with fluid flowing therethrough. Each spring is mounted adjacent a stem of a valve and is operable when heated to a predetermined activation temperature to shift the valve assembly to at least partially close the fluid passageway. In some embodiments, the valve assembly is manually operable at temperatures below the activation temperature to regulate flow through the controllers. In other embodiments, the valve assembly is automatically shifted to open the fluid passageway through the body of the controller when temperatures decrease below the activation temperature.

Guide track systems for automated material handling, shipping, storage and parking facilities

An overhead guide track system for automated material handling and storage facilities wherein at least one transfer unit is suspended from carriages that travel along the track system, and wherein the track system includes a plurality of first and second inverted “T” beams being assembled in an X-Y manner such that the first and second support beams intersect with one another in perpendicular relationship and wherein each of the first and second inverted “T” beams includes horizontal flanges connected to a central vertical web, and wherein at least one end of a plurality of the vertical webs of the first and second inverted “T” beams are connected to vertically oriented pedestals at a plurality of intersections of the first and second inverted “T” beams and which pedestals have transfer plates over which the carriages pass and through open gaps between the horizontal flanges at the intersections and the transfer plates.

Overhead vehicle storage system

A system and method for the safe storage of vehicles wherein a storage structure is provided having a first section in which vehicles are stored in vertically oriented cells with each vehicle being carried within a vehicle storage unit such that the units may be stacked one upon another and wherein at least one transfer vehicle is provided for selectively engaging and conveying the vehicle storage units along an overhead grid track system between the first section and a second section wherein the grid track system is at least partially oriented over a roadway such that the at least one transfer vehicle may be used to either lift or lower a vehicle contained within a vehicle storage unit relative to the roadway and move the vehicle storage unit to and from a storage position in one of the vertical storage cells of the first section of the storage structure.

Vehicle light, windshield wiper control system

A vehicle's input switches relating to ignition, lights and moisture or rain provide responsive inputs that feed through a digital logic circuit to outputs of an electronic switching device for automatically activating the vehicle's lights and wipers. An alarm may be activated if certain input switches are turned on when the ignition is off. The digital logic circuit may be discrete, a programmable read only memory (PROM) or a programmable logic array (PLA). The electronic switching device may constitute a driver circuit and an integrated circuit which includes both a relay switching circuit and a switched circuit, for example a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) driver and a power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistor (MOSFET) integrated circuit.

Novel cellulose composite materials and methods of making and using the same

The present disclosure provides a composite of (a) oxidized cellulose comprising at least one carboxyl and (b) at least one component selected from a diamine, a diol, or mixture thereof. This disclosure further relates to methods of making such composite materials and suitable uses thereof, including in fibers, fabrics, textiles, films, fillers, packaging materials, plastics, etc.

Electric blanket sewing machine

Novel dissolving wood pulps and methods of making and using the same

This disclosure relates to methods of making novel dissolving wood pulps by processes comprising acid prehydrolysis, pulping, and a multi-stage bleaching process comprising oxidation with a catalyst and peroxide under acidic conditions, as well as to products made therefrom having a combination of medium-purity, low viscosity, and improved reactivity, filterability, and/or clogging that can be used as a substitute for traditional high-purity dissolving pulps in a wide variety of applications.

Aluminum charge air cooler and method of making the same

Thermal and pressure related fatigue or stress in the header plates (26, 28) of a charge air cooler is avoided in a structure wherein the header plates (26, 28) are formed of a channel having a central web (80) flamed by legs (82, 84) and provided with apertures (86) for receiving the ends of tubes (36). The apertures (86), on the side thereof between the legs (82, 84), are provided with peripheral flanges (88, 90, 92, 94) and on the opposite side are substantially surrounded by concave camming surfaces (96, 98).

System and method for a patient dashboard

Embodiments disclosed herein provide a system, method, and computer program product for providing a patient dashboard system in a patient care setting. The patient dashboard system collects and stores patient data from a variety of sources. The collected patient data is filtered, analyzed, and displayed. The patient dashboard system displays patient data that is relevant to the treatment of the patient, including recommended medical actions and pertinent positives and pertinent negatives.

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Optical connector terminus

An optical terminus has a two-piece embodiment having a terminus body and a ferrule with an integral lens. The terminus has a bore that receives an optical fiber cable. The lens can also be fashioned separately and snap fit to the ferrule. The connector can also be provided as a single piece member with the lens formed integrally or separately.

Method of refrigeration and absorbent therefor

Spring assist system for internal combustion engine valves

A spring assembly (32) for positively urging inlet and exhaust valves (10) of an internal combustion engine into both open and closed positions wherein the spring assembly (32) includes an engaging member (38) which is biased alternatively in both directions relative to the elongated axis of the stem (13) of each valve by a spring member (34) which is oriented generally perpendicular with respect to the valve stem (13) and which engaging member is engageable within a groove (30) or detent formed in the valve stem (13).

Cable system

Adjustable porous groynes and method for shoreline reclamation

A method and apparatus for shoreline reclamation which includes utilizing groyne structures including stanchions to which are mounted at least one porous screen and wherein the screen is vertically adjustable as material is deposited during the reclamation process.

Nonlinear non-inverting transmission impedance amplifier

Surface treated modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Antimicrobial fatty acid compositions

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE This invention is directed to an antimicrobial activity of fatty acids and monoglycerides. More particularly, this invention is directed to the inactivation of enveloped viruses and the killing of microorganisms by fatty acids and monoglycer-ides. The invention is also directed to antimicrobial pharmaceutical compositions consisting essentially of inert pharmaceutical carrier and an effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of fatty acids and monoglycerides thereof.

Adjustable lens board for cameras

Grinding machine

Fiber-reinforced pressure-sensitive adhesives and tapes

Method of making a shotgun shell

Splitting machine

Umbrella-supporting table

Solid state processing of hand-held knife blades to improve blade performance

A system and method for friction stir processing of a hand-held cutting edge, wherein friction stir processing techniques are used to modify the properties of the hand-held cutting edge to obtain superior edge retention and superior resistance to chipping of the hand-held cutting edge.

Corrosion-resisting metal

Metal silico-phosphate binders and foundry shapes produced therefrom

A binder and a hardener therefor for a foundry aggregate. The binder is a resin obtained by reacting phosphoric acid with a mineral silicate. The hardener is a linear alkali metal polyphosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, a source of polyvalent cations, potassium olivine phosphate and other metal silico-phosphates or aluminum dihydrogen phosphate or mixtures thereof. A process for manufacturing molds and cores from a mixture of said binder and hardener and foundry aggregate.

Control system for a drive roller gear.

Port storage and distribution system for international shipping containers

A port storage and distribution system for facilitating the transfer and/or storage of international shipping containers between container ships and ground transport carriers wherein an overhead grid guide track structure is provide that permits overhead transfer units to selectively engage and convey containers as required between the various ships, carriers and storage area without requiring multiple transfers of containers between different handling equipment. The system provides for container scanning and is either fully automated or partially manually controlled.

Process of producing pentaerythrite

Process for the production of hollow bodies, in particular bullet shells made of crystalline plastics

Process for preparing olivine sand cores and molds

An inorganic cement binder for a foundry aggregate comprising, in combination, potassium olivine phosphate and as a hardener therefor, water, aqueous sodium silicate, or aqueous phosphoric acid.

Armrest for gliders

Electric cable

Improved protective coatings for metals and other surfaces

Modified cellulose from chemical fiber and methods of making and using the same

This disclosure relates to improved products containing oxidized cellulose. This disclosure further relates to improved methods of making oxidized cellulose in multi-stage bleaching processes, including, for example, in four-stage and three-stage bleaching processes. This disclosure further relates to products made therefrom, including wipe, tissue, towel, and napkin products.

Flat-form photographic-film package.

Switching device

Elevator

Automatic piston-ring lathe

System for moving and storing partitions

Toroidal transmission mechanism with torque loading cam means

Safety cone for warning of slippery conditions

Monopulse processing systems

Method and apparatus for improving hearing

A system and method for affecting the function of a mammalian ear. The system and method uses an oscillating magnetic field to move nanospheres comprised of single-domain nanoparticles. In a preferred embodiment a receiving assembly detects sound waves and transmits the sound waves to a processor. The processor drives an electromagnetic coil in response to the detected sound waves. The electromagnetic coil transmits a signal that causes vibration of the nanoparticles and the tissues within which the nanoparticles are implanted.

Protein adhesive/coating and method of making

Abstract of the Disclosure In the process of isolating the protein fraction of oilseed materials for the purpose of enhancing the adhesive qualities of said protein, lipoidal substances and particu-larly those capable of imparting surface active or surfactant functionality are employed. Not only are higher coating color solid levels permissible at the desired viscosity but addi-tionally, the characteristic pigment-shock, a well-known problem with using water soluble adhesives such as oilseed protein in coating formulations, is negated.

Coating composition

Modified cellulose from chemical kraft fiber and methods of making and using the same

A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them.

Vehicle light, windshield wiper control system

A vehicle's input switches relating to ignition (20), lights (41) and moisture (44) or rain provide responsive inputs that feed through a digital logic circuit (12) to outputs of an electronic switching device (14) for automatically activating the vehicle's lights (21, 22) and wipers (23). An alarm (24) may be activated if certain input switches are turned on when the ignition is off. The digital logic circuit (12) may be discrete, a programmable read only memory (PROM) or a programmable logic array (PLA). The electronic switching device (14) may constitute a driver circuit (13) and an integrated circuit which includes both a relay switching circuit (K1, K2) and a switched circuit (S1-S4), for exemple a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) driver and a power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistor (MOSFET) integrated circuit.

Overhead boat storage system

A system and method for the safe storage of boats wherein a storage structure is provided having a first section in which boats are stored in vertically oriented cells with each boat being carried within a boat storage unit such that the units may be stacked one upon another and wherein at least one transfer vehicle is provided for selectively engaging and conveying the boat storage units along an overhead grid track system between the first section and a second section wherein the grid track system is at least partially oriented over a body of water such that the at least one transfer vehicle may be used to either lift or lower a boat contained within a boat storage unit relative to the body of water and move the storage unit to and from a storage position in one of the vertical storage cells of the first section of the storage structure.

Tappet construction

Electric heater for oil-wells.

Systems and methods for multi-merchant tokenization

Systems and methods for multi-merchant tokenization may include receiving a transaction from a point of sale terminal of a merchant, validating the merchant ID against merchant logs, and generating a token for the transaction. The token includes a primary account number, expiration, and a group ID. Additionally, the system provides the primary account number to a payment system and receives a response back. The response is then output back to the merchant along with the token. In subsequent transactions, the system may receive the token from a one point of sale terminal of the merchant. The system validates the merchant ID against merchant logs and ensures the merchant is configured for tokenization. The token is decrypted and the group ID is compared to the merchant ID in the merchant logs. When they match, the primary account number is provided to the payment system for approval.

Article support rack

Self locking valve tappet

Leak testing device for tubeless tires

Aluminum charge air cooler and method of making the same

Thermal and pressure related fatigue or stress in the header plates (26, 28) of a charge air cooler is avoided in a structure wherein the header plates (26, 28) are formed of a channel having a central web (80) flanked by legs (82, 84) and provided with apertures (86) for receiving the ends of tubes (36). The apertures (86), on the side thereof between the legs (82, 84), are provided with peripheral flanges (88, 90, 92, 94) and on the opposite side are substantially surrounded by concave camming surfaces (96, 98).

Method of affixing a pre-formed gasket and gasket used therefor

Removable clamp structure for tank sections which at times block said removal

A safety closure system for a tank comprises (a) complementary sections of a tank adapted to contain pressurized fluid, said sections having annular flanges which are subject to relative separation as the tank sections relatively separate due to said fluid pressurization, (b) said flanges respectively having oppositely facing annular surfaces which extend in relatively divergent relation away from the tank interior, and (c) clamp means assembled onto said flanges and having channel shape with webs extending in complementary relation in said divergent surfaces to engage the flanges and block said relative separation of the flanges at which time removal of the clamp means off the flanges is also blocked by said divergent surfaces.