A method for inhibiting the loosening of knotted ties, e.g., shoelaces, by applying to the ties a waxy composition comprising a waxy ingredient effective to inhibit the ties from becoming untied. Applicators suitable for applying compositions to ties are also disclosed.

A carrier (10) for skates (12) and other articles comprising an elongate upstanding member (14). A structure (16) on a lower end of the elongate upstanding member (14), is for holding a pair of skates (12) and other articles in a side-by-side hang down relationship. A facility (18) on an upper end of the elongate upstanding member (14), in a first instance is for grasping by a hand (20) of a person (22), so as to transport the pair of skates (12) and other articles. In a second instance the faci...

An improved security door is provided that is a composite of multiple layers. The layers include a first hard layer, a second hard layer, a reinforcing layer disposed between and connecting the first and second hard layers, and a carbonizing layer provided adjacent the reinforcing layer. Other layers, either singularly or in combination, can be included to make the security door further resistant to penetration by various tools. The other layers can include a clogging layer, a mobile layer, a re...

A dentist's or other chair has a reclining mechanism interlinking the back rest (36), the chair seat (34) and a leg or foot rest (38) for raising and reclining the back rest (36), for tilting the chair seat (34), and for lowering and raising the leg or foot rest (38) together. In order to be able to recline the chair so that its seat (34), back rest (36) and leg or foot rest (38) are both flat and horizontal, the mechanism includes means for disengaging the chair seat so that with the chair seat...

The present invention is directed to methods for using reagents to generate and stabilize thiols derived from thiol precursors in order to permit more effective reactions with thiol-reactive substances such as liposomes, proteins and antibodies. These methods provide greatly improved conjugates for utilization in various in vivo and in vitro applications.

A fast dissolving, solid dosage form defined by a matrix containing gelatin, pectin and/or soy fiber protein and one or more amino acids having from about 2 to 12 carbon atoms is disclosed.

An attachment connector for powered equipment such as a tractor or implement comprises a bearing (11) adapted to be locatable about a PTO output/input stub. The attachment connector may have a base plate portion (10) with a bearing (11) located therein which has a central aperture sized to be closely locatable about a PTO output/input stub of a tractor or implement, the base plate (10) also carrying a tubular portion (12) extending from one face thereof and formed to provide one part of a connec...

Holder for tools and other objects is provided which substantially includes at least one rail having a uniform cross section along its longitudinal dimension and a plurality of holding devices fastened thereto. Each holding device is formed by a strip of determined length and width which is produced from resilient material and has fastening means at both ends. The fastening means are adapted to the rail and constructed for arrangement thereon. The holding device is bent in a U-shape and fastened...

Running and tearing of nylon hosiery and other hydrophobic fabrics are prevented by immersing the hosiery and fabrics in a special aqueous treatment comprising a film-forming polymeric solution, a wetting agent, a substantive quaternary compound and fabric softener to encourage attachment to the substrate, and an elasticity enhancing plasticizer.

Clip for holding and/or keeping together sheets of paper or other materials, comprising two holding elements lying essentially in parallel planes and springing relative to each other, and of which the two end edges run parallel at a distance from each other or at an angle relative to each other, and form push-on edges when in use. According to the invention, the two holding elements are in the form of holding legs (1, 2) of sheet-type material, and one (2) of said holding legs is bent in such a ...