Abstract: Load monitoring nodes and apparatuses are disclosed. According to an aspect, apparatus for load monitoring at a power measurement input may include a load monitoring node configured to capture load data at a power measurement input of an electrical outlet. The node may communicate the captured load data to a network communications device. The apparatus may also include a frame configured to hold the load monitoring node. Further, the apparatus may include an attachment mechanism configured to attach the frame to the electrical outlet.

Abstract: Load monitoring systems, nodes, and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a load monitoring system includes multiple load monitoring nodes. Each node is in communication with a power measurement input and is configured to capture load data at the respective power measurement input. The system includes a network communications device configured to receive the captured load data from each of the load monitoring nodes and to communicate the captured load data to a remote computing device.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing a palletized container (411), the palletized container (411) including a container (413) affixed to a pallet (415). The apparatus includes a receptacle (412) arranged and configured for receiving the palletized container (411). A shearing mechanism is incorporated within the receptacle (412). The shearing mechanism is constructed and arranged for generating relative movement between the container (413) and the pallet (415) such that the container (413) is sheared from the pallet (415). The shearing mechanism includes support structure (428) for supporting the palletized container (411) within the receptacle (412) by engaging the pallet (415) of the palletized container (411). The shearing mechanism also includes a shearing member (440) having an edge (456) spaced a predetermined distance (D1) from the support structure (428).

Abstract: An animal bedding product is made from waste cardboard and wood pallets by shredding selected amounts of cardboard and wood pallets to provide a blended mixture of wood chips and cardboard pieces ranging in size from approximately 3/16 or 1/2 inch to about 11/2 inches in length.

Abstract: An animal bedding product is made from waste cardboard and wood pallets by shredding selected amounts of cardboard and wood pallets to provide a blended mixture of wood chips and cardboard pieces ranging from approximately 1/2 inch to 11/2 inches in size.

Abstract: Apparatus for distributing the flow of gas, usually air, in a fluidized bed includes a plurality of vertically upstanding distributor members extending upwardly from a manifold member to which they are threadedly engaged. The members are of closed end, generally tubular shape and have a helical slotted opening extending along their length. The width of the slotted openings is less than the diameter of the majority of particles utilized in the associated fluidized bed.