Abstract: A system for transporting perishable goods. The system for transporting perishable goods provides a perishable goods transportation device for containing and transporting perishable goods having a phase change material (PCM) disposed in a first thermodynamic state disposed therein, a heat source, at least one passive electromotive force (EMF) generator, and a PCM re-constitution system operably coupled to the PCM.

Abstract: A waste collection and transfer pan device is disclosed. The device includes a handle portion connected to a non-planar body portion having a planar end portion forming a cavity therebetween. The pan device is useful for collecting and transferring waste material. The planar pan end portion allows storage of the pan device in an upright orientation.

Abstract: The invention provides partially purified EPS that was purified from Thauera sp. Strain MZ1T. This partially purified EPS comprises rhamnose, xylose, galacturonic acid, galactose, glucose, N-acetylfucosamine. The invention further provides methods of producing the partially purified EPS and of utilizing the partially purified EPS in methods of chelating metals. Further provided by this invention is an exopolysaccharide termed “thaueran” that was purified from Thauera sp. Strain MZ1T. This exopolysaccharide has a molecular weight of about 250 kDa and comprises rhamnose, galacturonic acid, N-acetylfucosamine and N-acetylglucosamine. The invention also provides methods of producing the exopolysaccharide and of utilizing the exopolysaccharide in methods of chelating metals.

Abstract: A rodent trap having a pair of closure surfaces having a large ratio of surface area with reference to size of the rodent to be trapped. The closure surfaces are integrally joined by a flexible hinge defining a thin bending hinge between the first and second closure areas. The hinge operates to create an angulation relative to the floor of the first and second closure surfaces. The hinge is bridged by elastic bands which, in the absence of any pressure on the closure surfaces, maintains the closure surfaces at an angle relative to the floor. The application of the weight of a rodent at or near the hinge will press the hinge toward the floor thereby destabilizing the elastic bands and bringing about a rapid snap-like closure of the closure surfaces, completely enclosing and trapping the rodent.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving film through a projection or camera system utilizing continuous, uninterrupted motion of the film. Conventional sprocketed film is moved from reel to reel at a constant velocity. The image of the film frame passing over the film projection gate is projected upon an oscillating mirror mechanism which is driven synchronously with the motive force for the film strip. The oscillating mirror pivots at an angular velocity which stabilizes the image of the film frame, the mirror returning to its initial position during a small interval of the total time the film frame passes over the projection gate. A shutter periodically interrupts the light passing through the film frame to allow the mirror to return to its initial position where it becomes synchronized with the succeeding frame image.