Abstract: Vertically draining synthetic turf having reduced abrasiveness and increased resilience compared to conventional synthetic turfs. The vertical draining system of the present invention prevents water from accumulating on the turf surface, which could cause the top-dressing layer to "float" and be moved by inundation. The draining system of the present invention incorporates a porous geotextile membrane between an open graded aggregate layer and a sand layer above the aggregate layer to prevent the movement of one aggregate layer into the other. The top-dressing layer consists of resilient particles, preferably a mixture of high and low density rubber. The pile fabric preferably includes an isotropic non-woven backing to add dimensional stability.

Abstract: A fuel cell for use in warming or heating of food in a chafer dish, outdoor supplemental lighting, and emitting of insecticide. The fuel cell including a fuel holding cavity with a lid thereon, and a wick submerged within the fuel and extending out of the lid through a hole. The fuel cell further including a recess in the base for allowing stacking of fuel cells by receiving the wick of an adjacent fuel cell during stacking. The recess further used for receiving a support when it is desirous to suspend the fuel cell in the air such as to provide supplemental outdoor lighting or the emission of insecticide. The fuel cell also including a stem-sleeve combination for supporting the wick within the hole.