Abstract: A closeable container cap device that is adapted to releasably connect to litter containers such that when the closeable container cap is screwed on to the litter container opening, the closeable container cap allows for the controllable dispensing of litter from litter container.

Abstract: A scooping pan having a rear dumping feature that can be configured to scoop up general refuse, pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. from the ground, a litter box, etc. The scooping pan can optionally include one or more openings or slots that enable litter to pass through the openings or slots when the pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. are removed from the litter box. The rear of the scooping pan includes an openable flap that enables the general refuse, pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. in the scooping pan to be dumped out of the rear of the scooping pan.

Abstract: A scooping device that can be used to grab pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. from a litter box, the ground, etc. or any other application where a scooping device is desirable. The scooping device can include a claw portion and a handle portion separated by a pole portion. The claw portion is moveable between an open position and a closed position and allows efficient sifting of grasped material contained within said claw portion.

Abstract: A scooping device that can be used to grab pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. from a litter box, the ground, etc. or any other application where a scooping device is desirable. The scooping device can include a claw portion and a handle portion separated by a pole portion. The claw portion is moveable between an open position and a closed position and allows efficient sifting of grasped material contained within said claw portion.

Abstract: A closeable container cap device that is adapted to releasably connect to litter containers such that when the closeable container cap is screwed on to the litter container opening, the closeable container cap allows for the controllable dispensing of litter from litter container.

Abstract: A scooping pan having a rear dumping feature that can be configured to scoop up general refuse, pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. from the ground, a litter box, etc. The scooping pan can optionally include one or more openings or slots that enable litter to pass through the openings or slots when the pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. are removed from the litter box. The rear of the scooping pan includes an openable flap that enables the general refuse, pet refuse, urine clumps, etc. in the scooping pan to be dumped out of the rear of the scooping pan.

Abstract: System and methods for determining zones where atmospheric conditions are such that icing may occur may include receiving temperature profile data and air vapor density profile data. One or more regions indicative of conditions for supercooled droplets may be determined based on the received temperature profile data and air vapor density profile data. Data indicative of the determined one or more regions indicative of conditions for supercooled droplets may be outputted. In some implementations, the outputted data may include a visual diagram of the one or more regions, a notification, or an alert. Knowledge of such regions of conditions for supercooled droplets may assist in the avoidance or prevention of icing of components or surfaces, such as an airfoil, control surface, etc. of an aircraft, a power line, a mountainside, etc.

Abstract: A main charge of explosive is positioned symmetrically about a passageway-forming tubular member, such as a well pipe assembly. The charge is outwardly and radially spaced from the member and is coupled thereto by a dense medium, such as soil, which is adapted to transfer the produced explosive energy to the tubular member in the form of a pressure pulse applied by the medium. Initiation charges are supplied at the outer surface of the main charge, to initiate a detonation wave directed at the tubular member. A layer of dense medium is provided to confine the non-coupled surface of the charge and retard venting of explosive gases away from the tubular member. In the end result, concentrated, converging pressure pulses are applied to the tubular member on detonation, to cause it to be symmetrically crimped to restrict the passageway.