Abstract: Filter media and filters for the sequestration of carbon dioxide are disclosed. The carbon dioxide sequestering filter media incorporate silicate minerals, and the carbon dioxide sequestering filters incorporate carbon dioxide sequestering filter media. Filters using only carbon dioxide sequestering media and filters combining carbon dioxide sequestering media with traditional air filter media are disclosed. The carbon dioxide sequestering filters may be used instead of traditional air filters in residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Abstract: Filter media and filters for the sequestration of carbon dioxide are disclosed. The carbon dioxide sequestering filter media incorporate silicate minerals, and the carbon dioxide sequestering filters incorporate carbon dioxide sequestering filter media. Filters using only carbon dioxide sequestering media and filters combining carbon dioxide sequestering media with traditional air filter media are disclosed. The carbon dioxide sequestering filters may be used instead of traditional air filters in residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Abstract: Three methods of sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere that uses an enhanced weathering effect of the mineral olivine. In method one, crushed olivine is bonded to a substrate to create a filter that sequesters carbon dioxide. Method two contains the crushed olivine between two pieces of filter media to create a filter that sequesters carbon dioxide. The third method uses an unobstructed containment structure loaded with crushed olivine to create a filter that sequesters carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A water soluble bag for containing soiled textiles, said bag having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween, said bag made of a plastic film having a thickness of at least 1.3 mils, wherein said bag dissolves in water at a temperature of 165° F. in less than about 250 seconds and does not dissolve in water at a temperature of 85° F. in 7 days, and said bag being capable of containing at least 175 lbs. of soiled textiles and having a capacity of at least 50 gallons. Also disclosed is a receptacle for collecting soiled textiles comprising a container and a water soluble bag. Also disclosed is a receptacle for collecting soiled textiles comprising a container, a sling, and a water soluble bag.

Abstract: A method of collecting soiled textiles to be cleaned, comprising the steps of providing a container having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween, providing a sling having an open end, a second end, and sides extending therebetween disposed in and supported by said container, providing a water soluble bag having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween and made of a plastic film having a thickness of at least 1.3 mils, wherein said bag dissolves in water at a temperature of 165° F. in less than about 250 seconds, does not dissolve in water at a temperature of 85° F. in 7 days, being capable of containing at least 175 lbs. of soiled textiles, and having a capacity of at least 50 gallons, wherein said bag is disposed in and supported by said sling, and wherein soiled textiles deposited in said container are contained in said bag.

Abstract: The hand-held electro-discharge device to remove boluses of material from a workpiece. In some implementations a conductive electrode and its supporting ground pin are immersed in a dielectric fluid contained in a hood or cavity near or at the electrode's distal tip an removably sealed to a conductive workpiece. A flushing inlet and outlet in fluid communication with said hood provide a flushing fluid, which may also be a dielectric fluid to remove FOD and cool.

Abstract: A control module for an EDM device, comprises: controls for managing power supplied to the EDM device, taking voltage measurements, calculating responses, and controlling advancement of an electrode of the EDM device. The EDM device may include a piezoelectric crystal that electrically in parallel with the voltage applied to a spark gap between the electrode and a workpiece.

Abstract: A water soluble bag for containing soiled textiles, said bag having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween, said bag made of a plastic film having a thickness of at least 1.3 mils, wherein said bag dissolves in water at a temperature of 165° F. in less than about 250 seconds and does not dissolve in water at a temperature of 85° F. in 7 days, and said bag being capable of containing at least 175 lbs. of soiled textiles and having a capacity of at least 50 gallons. Also disclosed is a receptacle for collecting soiled textiles comprising a container and a water soluble bag. Also disclosed is a receptacle for collecting soiled textiles comprising a container, a sling, and a water soluble bag.

Abstract: A method of collecting soiled textiles to be cleaned, comprising the steps of providing a container having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween, providing a sling having an open end, a second end, and sides extending therebetween disposed in and supported by said container, providing a water soluble bag having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween and made of a plastic film having a thickness of at least 1.3 mils, wherein said bag dissolves in water at a temperature of 165° F. in less than about 250 seconds, does not dissolve in water at a temperature of 85° F. in 7 days, being capable of containing at least 175 lbs. of soiled textiles, and having a capacity of at least 50 gallons, wherein said bag is disposed in and supported by said sling, and wherein soiled textiles deposited in said container are contained in said bag.

Abstract: A light distribution system which enables the scanning of radiographic images to provide an electrical signal representation of the radiographic image which can be processed, stored and retrieved and transmitted for viewing at a remote site. In particular, the light distribution system relies upon a laser light source which distributes light to a rotating single optical fiber and which then successively distributes light to individual optical fibers which are located initially in a circular array. The light carried by these individual optical fibers is delivered to a linearizing member where the light is then arranged in a linear array so that each of the optical fibers delivers the light in this linear array. A detector located on an opposite side of a substrate with respect to the linear array of light can then be scanned on a line by line basis and with the light information generated thereby digitized and stored.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for the storage and transmission of radiographic images on a suitable film-like image bearing medium, and which includes a film advancing mechanism for moving a film past a reading station where light from fiber optic cables is used to create a reproduction in digital format of an image contained on the film. The recreated image in digital format is detected by a light bar, such that light passing through the image bearing medium impinges on photo-diodes which generate a digital representation of the image. This image can be stored and retrieved for long distance transmission and review at a remote site.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for receiving and detecting light from a plurality of light scanning operations on each scan line of a document, such as a radiographic image, which is being read. The light is detected by means of a photo-diode detector arrangement. Prior to detection, however, this light is received in an integrating arrangement. In effect, a progressive point of light from each optical fiber used for delivering of the light occurs from one end of a scan line to the other sequentially, from scan operation to scan operation. When the light emits from each of a plurality of optical fibers, the light then spreads somewhat into a cone. A reconcentrating and refocusing lens, such as a Selfoc lens, refocuses the spreading light into a point in the image plane of the radiographic film being scanned and essentially refocuses that light at that image plane.

Abstract: A light distribution system which enables the scanning of radiographic images to provide an electrical signal representation of the radiographic image which can be processed, stored and retrieved and transmitted for viewing at a remote site. In particular, the light distribution system relies upon a laser light source which distributes light to a rotating single optical fiber and which then successively distributes light to individual optical fibers which are located initially in a circular array. The light carried by these individual optical fibers is delivered to a linearizing member where the light is then arranged in a linear array so that each of the optical fibers delivers the light in this linear array. A detector located on an opposite side of a substrate with respect to the linear array of light can then be scanned on a line by line basis and with the light information generated thereby digitized and stored.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for hydraulically engaging and disengaging a hydraulic motor comprising a rotor and a stator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for hydraulically engaging and disengaging a hydraulic motor comprising a rotor and a stator.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor having hydraulic pressure compensating annuli for compensating for different hydraulic forces exerted on seal plates that seal both ends of a rotor and a stator.

Abstract: A computer-based system and method detects and specifies valve and ring leaks in reciprocating compressors of the type used in natural gas transmission networks. The system employs a method comprising the following steps. The cylinder pressure is measured as a function of cylinder volume to obtain a measured PV card. A predictive model then calculates a predicted PV card for the subject compressor cylinder without including effects of simulated leaks. The predicted PV card is them compared to the measured PV card. The nature and character of the differences between the measured and predicted PV cards indicates whether a leak in the subject compressor cylinder is a suction valve leak, a discharge valve leak, or a piston ring leak. The predictive model is then iterated with simulations of the indicated leak included until the resulting predicted PV card matches the actual measured PV card for the compressor cylinder.

Abstract: A shiftable snare strainer for a snare drum including a body secured to the drum shell and a slide longitudinally shiftable relative to the body. The slide is connected at its lower end to the snares. A lock is pivotally carried by the body for engaging the slide to hold the slide in a down position wherein the snares are spaced from the head. The lock is released by striking a release pad to allow the slide to shift upwardly to engage the snares with the drumhead.

Abstract: A positive displacement pump especially designed for home use comprises a crankcase housing and a cylinder block joined thereto, the cylinder block containing a cylindrical bore whose longitudinal axis is at a predetermined angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the pump's drive shaft journaled in the crankcase housing. A piston having a central longitudinal bore formed inward from one end thereof and which includes a timing window extending through its side surface, is fitted into the cylindrical bore and coupled to the drive shaft by a pin which is journaled in a spherical bearing. A suction port is formed through the wall of the cylinder block on one side surface thereof and on the opposite side surface, 180.degree. away, is a high pressure discharge port. When the pump is driven, the piston both rotates and reciprocates causing the timing window in the piston to sweep by the inlet or suction port where a charge of liquid at low pressure is allowed to enter the hollow piston.

Abstract: A positive displacement pump especially designed for home use comprises a crankcase housing and a cylinder block joined thereto, the cylinder block containing a cylindrical bore whose longitudinal axis is at a predetermined angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the pump's drive shaft journaled in the crankcase housing. A piston having a central longitudinal bore formed inward from one end thereof and which includes a timing window extending through its side surface, is fitted into the cylindrical bore and coupled to the drive shaft by a pin which is journaled in a spherical bearing. A suction port is formed through the wall of the cylinder block on one side surface thereof and on the opposite side surface, 180.degree. away, is a high pressure discharge port. When the pump is driven, the piston both rotates and reciprocates causing the timing window in the piston to sweep by the inlet or suction port where a charge of liquid at low pressure is allowed to enter the hollow piston.