Abstract: An automated recruitment system can use a variety of techniques to provide information for assisting in recruitment and selection of candidates for various activities. For example, predetermined parameters indicative of future performance for a given activity can be identified and collected electronically from candidates through a candidate portal. The collected information can be graded according to one or more of the predetermined parameters, or according to parameters derived from the one or more collected parameters, with results stored in a searchable database. The grading can be used to predict future performance of a candidate in a given activity, or more particularly, for a particular role within the activity (e.g., a baseball pitcher). A recruiter can access stored information through a portal by performing a structured search, using filters (e.g., geography, gender, age, academic performance) to identify one or more target candidates for a given position.

Abstract: A system for high purity cleaning of components includes a cleaning chamber which is maintained at a pressure above ambient atmospheric pressure. A gas-glide transporter extends through the cleaning chamber and includes a pair of slightly tilted elongate tubes having a plurality of tiny holes therein. The tubes communicate with a source of filtered pressurized nitrogen. A tray for carrying components to be cleaned is adapted to fit on the tubes and slide down the transporter on a frictionless cushion of nitrogen. Components are cleaned of very small particles by using a high pressure spray of individual droplets of solvent which knock the particles off the component to be cleaned. The particles, solvent and solvent vapor are swept away from the component being cleaned by a stream of dry, filtered air. The cleaning chamber group includes a control panel which controls solvent supply and recovery modules. The cleaning chamber group is modular so that it may be placed in a Class 100 environment.

Abstract: A floating cover for a can of paint is provided and consists of disc having a flexible edge and a handle so that it can be placed into the can directly over the paint preventing the paint from coming in contact with the air. In another form the cover can be sandwiched between the lid and gutter of the can so that the flexible edges will increase the sealing capabilities of the lid to the gutter.