Abstract: Implementations of photovoltaic constructions may include a photovoltaic module having a plurality of photovoltaic cells and outgoing photovoltaic wiring directly coupled electrically and mechanically to the photovoltaic module. The outgoing photovoltaic wiring may include either a universal serial bus (USB) cable or a power over ethernet (PoE) cable. The USB cable or the PoE cable is configured to harvest power from the photovoltaic module.

Abstract: Implementations of a method of forming a photovoltaic light fixture may include coupling a photovoltaic construction to an interior surface of a light fixture housing. The photovoltaic construction may include a photovoltaic module having a plurality of photovoltaic cells and outgoing photovoltaic wiring directly coupled electrically and mechanically to the photovoltaic module. The method may also include electrically coupling the outgoing photovoltaic wiring to either a battery or a capacitor. The outgoing photovoltaic wiring may include either a universal serial bus (USB) cable or a power over ethernet (PoE) cable. The USB cable or the PoE cable may be configured to harvest power from the photovoltaic module.

Abstract: A process for the production of fuel or biodiesel, and use of the process to fuel an on-site engine. The process includes introducing an effluent stream into a first vessel, the effluent stream containing solids and at least one of vegetable oil and petroleum oil. The process includes heating the effluent to lower its viscosity in the first vessel, separating at least some of the solids from the heated effluent to form a reactant stream, introducing the reactant stream to a bioreactor, introducing at least one remediation agent into the bioreactor, heating the reactor contents to a reaction temperature, and allowing sufficient time to pass such that the reactant stream yields a fuel product.

Abstract: Composite utility pole core systems wherein at least one core member fits within, but is not bonded to, the composite pole. The core systems provide increased bending strength in a hollow composite pole by preventing collapse of the cross section of the pole, the normal precursor to failure in bending of a tubular structure. The core members may be separately manufactured, and used individually or in plurality, being spaced equally along the length of the pole, or spaced unevenly, using closer spacing in the lower regions of the utility pole where bending stress are likely to be the largest.

Abstract: A particulate polymeric blend for use in the formation of molded products formed in the absence of a compounding and/or extruding step prior to molding. A quantity of reactor flake is blended with at least one additive at a temperature below the melting temperature of the reactor flake to form a particulate polymeric blend. A wide variety of polymeric reactor flake can be used to produce molded products. Molded products produced using these particulate polymeric blends exhibit superior physical properties. Molding processes utilizing such particulate polymeric blends can avoid the use of expensive compounding and pelletizing steps which degrade the quality of the molded polymer.

Abstract: A particulate polymeric blend for use in the formation of molded products formed in the absence of a compounding and/or extruding step prior to molding. A quantity of reactor flake is blended with an effective amount of foaming agent and optional additives to form a particulate foamable polymeric blend at a temperature below the melting temperature of the reactor flake. A wide variety of polymeric reactor flake can be used to produce foamed products. Additionally, a plurality of particulate blends can be blended to provide multiple layer molded products such as foamed-skin products. Molded products produced using these particulate polymeric blends exhibit superior physical properties. Molding processes utilizing such particulate polymeric blends can avoid the use of expensive compounding and pelletizing steps which degrade the quality of the molded polymer.

Abstract: A plastic table structure includes a tabletop comprising a thin polymer shell layer surrounding an expanded foam core. The multiple layers of the finished tabletop are molded concurrently in a one pass biaxial or centrifugal rotational molding process, and cured in an oven. The rotational molding process advantageously allows the shell and foam core polymer materials to be distributed into all portions of the mold. In one embodiment, a structural frame is disposed in the mold, and the foam core encases and surrounds the frame. The structural frame may be made of steel, wood, composite materials, or other materials.

Abstract: A method of encapsulating and sterilizing waste material is disclosed. Medical waste is deposited inside of a mold. When full, the mold is charged with plastic and one of several reactants. The mold is then heated while rotated biaxially. The heat simultaneously sterilizes the waste and causes the charging materials to expand and envelop the waste, encapsulating it. The mold is then cooled while spinning biaxially, forming a hollow brick of solidified, encapsulated material in the mold. The brick of material is removed and pulverized into granules. The pulverized material is separated and readied for recycling.