Abstract: The base for illuminating the interior of one or more containers is a base for use with and for illuminating transparent or translucent containers, the containers having a side wall and a bottom end portion comprised of a bottom wall at least a portion of which is at least partly transparent to light, the base comprising: a main body comprised of, an upwardly-disposed side wall provided with a reflective surface to increase the diffusion of light within the base to provide more uniform illumination of the containers.

Abstract: A method of scrubbing mercury compounds and nitrogen oxides from a gas stream employing a scrubbing operation. The method involves the contact of the stream which contains mercury, SOx and NOx compounds with a sorbent to remove at least a portion of the latter compounds. This results in a partially cleaned stream. The method further involves contacting the latter stream with an oxidant to oxidize and remove substantially all residual nitrogen oxides, mercury and mercury compounds remaining in the stream.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fluidly coupling a reservoir containing a flowable biomaterial to a mold. The flow of the flowable biomaterial into the mold is controlled in accordance with a first operating parameter. At least one injection condition is monitored. The flow of the flowable biomaterial is controlled in accordance with a second operating parameter in response to one or more of the injection conditions reaching a threshold level. The second operating parameter is maintained during at least a portion of the curing of the flowable biomaterial. In some embodiments, the second operating parameter may optionally include permitting a portion of the flowable biomaterial to be expelled from the mold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fluidly coupling a reservoir containing a flowable biomaterial to a mold. The flow of the flowable biomaterial into the mold is controlled in accordance with a first operating parameter. At least one injection condition is monitored. The flow of the flowable biomaterial is controlled in accordance with a second operating parameter in response to one or more of the injection conditions reaching a threshold level. The second operating parameter is maintained during at least a portion of the curing of the flowable biomaterial. In some embodiments, the second operating parameter may optionally include permitting a portion of the flowable biomaterial to be expelled from the mold.

Abstract: The present invention provides a baseball base securing device comprising a buried hollow receiving tube and a spring biased cover. Generally, the baseball base, having a downwardly extending anchor member is receivable by and removable from the receiving tube. The spring biased cover is insertable into the receiver and positionable between a flush position and a retracted position within the receiver. The cover is in the flush position just under the surface, when the anchor of the baseball base is removed from the receiver. The cover is traversed to the retracted position when the anchor of the baseball base is inserted into the receiving tube. The cover, including a air permeable seal around the perimeter, and in contact with the sidewall of the receiving tube pushes dirt out from the receiving tube when the anchor of the base is being removed therefrom, and the cover prevents environmental debris or dirt from entering the receiver when the anchor is not inserted into the receiver.

Abstract: The present invention provides a baseball base securing device comprising a buried hollow receiving tube and a spring biased cover. Generally, the baseball base, having a downwardly extending anchor member is receivable by and removable from the receiving tube. The spring biased cover is insertable into the receiver and positionable between a flush position and a retracted position within the receiver. The cover is in the flush position just under the surface, when the anchor of the baseball base is removed from the receiver. The cover is traversed to the retracted position when the anchor of the baseball base is inserted into the receiving tube. The cover, including a air permeable seal around the perimeter, and in contact with the sidewall of the receiving tube pushes dirt out from the receiving tube when the anchor of the base is being removed therefrom, and the cover prevents environmental debris or dirt from entering the receiver when the anchor is not inserted into the receiver.

Abstract: A method of scrubbing SOx, NOx compounds and other air toxins from a flue gas stream. In the method, two distinct unit operations are amalgamated to scrub SOx, NOx and other air toxins compounds from a flue gas stream. More specifically, there is a dry scrubbing operation and a wet scrubbing operation. The dry injection scrubbing operation involves contacting a flue gas stream containing SOx and NOx compounds with a sorbent for removing substantially all of the SOx and NOx compounds present in the stream. The second wet scrubbing operation involves contacting the stream to remove any residual SOx, NOx compounds, and other air toxins remaining in the stream.

Abstract: The present invention provides a security system that can provide a user with data on the directional movement, velocity and location of an object within and around the perimeter of a structure with the use of radio energy. The system comprises a sensor unit having at least one antenna for transmission of a signal into a defined area of the structure. Any intrusion in the area is detected upon a change in the waveform received by the antenna. A received signal is transmitted from the sensor unit to a control unit, comprising, in part, a preprogrammed data processing unit that can determine the movement of the intruder. Utilization of a plurality of sensor units allows the user to obtain additional information on the velocity and location of the intruder. Additionally, as with conventional security systems, the system can provide an electrical signal to activate a sound and/or light device to attract the attention of the intruder and warn others of the intruder's presence.

Abstract: The present invention provides a security system that can provide a user with data on the directional movement, velocity and location of an object within and around the perimeter of a structure with the use of radio energy. The system comprises a sensor unit having at least one antenna for transmission of a signal into a defined area of the structure. Any intrusion in the area is detected upon a change in the waveform received by the antenna. A received signal is transmitted from the sensor unit to a control unit, comprising, in part, a preprogrammed data processing unit that can determine the movement of the intruder. Utilization of a plurality of sensor units allows the user to obtain additional information on the velocity and location of the intruder. Additionally, as with conventional security systems, the system can provide an electrical signal to activate a sound and/or light device to attract the attention of the intruder and warn others of the intruder's presence.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying adhesive transfer tape, including an adhesive tape transfer roll holding an adhesive transfer tape, a roll locking cylinder wherein the roll locking cylinder stops the adhesive tape transfer roll from rolling, stopping the transfer of the adhesive transfer tape, and where the locking cylinder further holds the adhesive transfer tape roll for a predetermined time after the completion of the tape transfer such that internal stresses are dissipated. The apparatus and method may further include a piston that raises the adhesive transfer tape at the same time as the roll locking cylinder stops the adhesive tape transfer roll stops rolling.

Abstract: A lightweight, structurally strong, corrosion resistant cabinet comprised of plastic and including a bottom sump for storing corrosive materials is provided. The cabinet has a removable bottom shelf beneath which the sump is located for receiving and holding corrosive materials released in the cabinet chamber. Top, bottom, back and side walls, cabinet door(s), and cabinet shelves each have a honeycomb core that is bonded on each opposed face to at least one overlying layer of fiberglass and resin. The cabinet is preferably comprised entirely of corrosion-resistant plastic.

Abstract: A laser doppler velocimeter uses frequency shifting of a laser beam to provide signal information for each velocity component. A composite electrical signal generated by a light detector is digitized and a processor produces a discrete Fourier transform based on the digitized electrical signal. The transform includes two peak frequencies corresponding to the two velocity components.

Abstract: A barrier system that is lightweight and exceeds existing safety regulations is disclosed. The barrier system has a plurality of rod-like, elongated bodies, a bracket system to affix the elongated bodies to a structure where the barrier is desired, and an attachment for fixedly, but removably, attaching webbing to the elongated bodies to create the barrier. In a number of preferred embodiments, the attachment mechanism is formed from a plurality of loops arrayed along each elongated body with the loops forming a plurality of substantially aligned openings arrayed along the elongated body. A locking pin is placed through the aligned openings on an elongated body after the webbing has been placed against the elongated body. A variety of bracket systems are disclosed which allow the barrier system to be used in virtually unlimited applications for temporary barriers.

Abstract: A laser Doppler velocimeter for near-wall measurements which includes at least one beam-turning device. The beam-turning device receives laser light, reflects and redirects the light at various angles in order to obtain measurements for all three velocity components at grazing incident angles. The beam-turning device includes a mirror or prism at one end which reflects the received light in a particular direction. A collector lens receives the particle scattered light from which the relevant velocity components are determined. The beam-turning device can also be a miniature fiber optic head which outputs laser light and can be turned in any direction.

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus for determining the amount of liquid in a tank by measuring the pressure at the bottom and at a height above the bottom of the tank, and provides apparatus for compensating for apparent volume measurement variations caused by expansion and contraction of the tank and liquid with variation in temperature. A tube which expands in length at an exactly compensating rate varies the height of the second pressure sensor relative to the first. A further embodiment is a pneumatic system which avoids the necessity to immerse the pressure sensor, and utilizes an inexpensive single differential pressure transducer instead of two, and which cancels out the effect of any changes in zero setting of the transducer, changes in sensitivity of the transducer, or changes in atmospheric pressure.