Abstract: A bladder support system for reducing the stresses placed upon a bladder unit. The bladder support system includes a bladder unit fillable with a fluid, a base member comprised of a sheet structure, wherein the base member is positioned adjacent to the bladder unit and a plurality of straps attached to the base member. The plurality of straps are comprised of an elongated structure and removably attach the base member to the bladder unit in such a manner in which the plurality of straps and the base member encompass the bladder unit.

Abstract: A microchannel thermal management system for thermally managing a heat producing device. The microchannel thermal management system includes a housing having an interior surface, a cap having a plurality of microchannels attached to the interior surface of the housing, and an inlet port and an outlet port extending through the housing in fluid communication with the microchannels. Alternatively, the microchannels may also extend into the interior surface of the housing. The cap is preferably thermally attached to a heat producing device by a thermal interface layer. Thermally managed coolant enters the inlet port passing through the microchannels conducting heat transferred to the cap by the heat producing device and exits through the outlet port.

Abstract: A spray cooling system for extreme environments for providing a desired enclosed environment for electronic devices regardless of external environmental conditions. The spray cooling system for extreme environments includes an enclosure that isolates the electronic components from the external environment, a spray unit within the enclosure for thermally managing one or more electronic devices, a pump unit fluidly connected to the spray unit, a heat exchanger unit fluidly connected to the pump, and a control valve fluidly connected between the heat exchanger unit and the pump. An independent chamber preferably houses a heater unit, a first power supply and a control unit, whereby the heater unit initially heats the coolant within the independent chamber to a minimum operating temperature prior to operation of the electronic components.

Abstract: A device for holding writing instruments for efficiently holding a writing instrument. The device for holding writing instruments includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve movably positioned within an inner lumen of the outer sleeve, a plurality of fingers extending from an end of the inner sleeve, and a button attached to an end of the inner sleeve for allowing an individual to extend the inner sleeve partially from the outer sleeve. The fingers of the inner sleeve grip a writing instrument when positioned within the inner lumen of the outer sleeve and release the writing instrument when extended from an open end of the outer sleeve.

Abstract: A biomass gasification system for efficiently extracting heat energy from biomass material. The biomass gasification system includes a primary combustion chamber, a rotating grate within the primary combustion chamber for supporting the biomass during gasification, a feeder unit in communication with the primary combustion chamber for delivering biomass, a secondary combustion chamber fluidly connected to the primary combustion chamber, an oxygen mixer positioned between the primary combustion chamber and the secondary combustion chamber, a heat exchanger and an exhaust stack.

Abstract: A spray cool system with a dry access chamber for providing convenient access to specific spray system components in a dry chamber separate from the wet chamber. The spray cool system with a dry access chamber includes a chassis having a dry chamber and a wet chamber. A dry access door and a wet access door are removably attached about the dry chamber and the wet chamber respectively for providing access to the same. Spray cool components such as a card cage and a spray unit are positioned within the wet chamber. Spray cool components such as but not limited to filters, pumps, heaters, sensors, separators and the like are positioned within the dry chamber for efficient dry access.

Abstract: A standby generator integration system for efficiently integrating one or more standby generators into an operational power grid. The standby generator integration system includes a control center in communication with a plurality of control units. Each of the control units are in communication with a standby generator, the power grid and a contactor unit. The control unit calculates the hard minimum of the grid voltage and the generator voltage where switching is desired by summing the rectified voltages together. The control unit then initiates the closing of the contactor unit to bring the standby generator online with the power grid.

Abstract: An input/output transition board system for collecting and distributing input/output signals between a backplane board and an I/O board while allowing for additional electronic devices. The input/output transition board system includes a transition board having at least one front connector and at least one rear connector. The front connector is connectable to a corresponding rear panel connector within a backplane board. The rear connector is connectable to a corresponding front I/O connector of an I/O board. The transition board collects and passes the signals between the I/O board and the backplane board. The transition board is also preferably active with additional electronic devices connected to the transition board.

Abstract: An overhead storage system for efficiently and conveniently stowing items such as bicycles at ceiling level. The overhead storage system includes a motor connected to a spool unit, a frame supporting the motor and attachable to a ceiling, an extended member extending from the frame, a pulley attached to a distal portion of the extended member, a first cable and a second cable attached to the spool unit with the second cable extending through the pulley, and a support member attached to the distal portions of the first cable and the second cable. The support member is comprised of an elongated structure capable of supporting one or more items such as but not limited to bicycles. A control unit controls the operation of the motor and is in communication with a controller operated by a user for raising and lowering the support member.

Abstract: A dry-wet thermal management system for providing simultaneous spray cooling and dry cooling for a plurality of cards. The dry-wet thermal management system includes a chassis having a dry chamber and a spray chamber, a first opening within a rear portion of the chassis extending into the spray chamber, a second opening within the rear portion of the chassis extending into the dry chamber, and a main backplane secured and sealed to the rear portion of the chassis. Electronic cards may be electrically coupled within sockets of the main backplane within both the dry chamber and the spray chamber. The cards within the spray chamber are typically high heat flux components with increased cooling requirements and the cards within the dry chamber are typically low heat flux components with reduced cooling requirements. A spray cool system is within the spray chamber and a dry cool system is within the dry chamber.

Abstract: An implement mounting system for providing a lightweight structure capable of moving along 3 main axes for use upon small to mid-sized tractors. The implement mounting system includes a support frame having a pair of side supports and a rear support, a ball joint attached to the rear support, and a support arm movably attached to the ball joint for rotating about 3 main axes. A brace member is attached between the support frame and the support arm for reducing the amount of side-to-side movement of the support arm. The ball joint is comprised of a ball-and-socket structure for providing various pivoting movements of the support arm.

Abstract: A sleeping bag system for providing all items necessary to provide shelter, comfort and protection from the elements for outdoor sleeping. The sleeping bag system includes a sleeping bag with its own attached canopy which includes a top cover, two side panels with mesh windows, window rain flap protection and an end panel with two-way storage pocket. The sleeping bag has a slot underneath it for receiving an air-mattress or pad. The canopy is held into position during use with two support poles. These support poles are held into place with support pole sleeves attached to the top of the canopy. The canopy includes attached tie down straps. Compartments within the canopy are used for storing poles, stakes and other items when the canopy is not in use. The entire system can be folded and rolled up for easy storage and transport.

Abstract: A wire spooling system for spooling and dispensing wire. The wire spooling system includes a first spool member, having a tubular member with a locking cap and first collar, and a second spool member, having an engagement aperture and second collar. The tubular member extends through the first spool member substantially transverse to the first spool member. The locking cap is positioned at the end of the tubular member opposite the first spool member. The first collar protrudes from the first spool member in the same plane and direction as the tubular member. The second collar protrudes from the second spool member and fits within the first collar. The spool members thereby form a spool shape. Upon fitting the second collar within the first collar, the engagement aperture receives the locking cap of the tubular member, securing the first spool member and second spool member in a locked position.

Abstract: An elongate material dispenser system for providing a positive locking structure for retaining a disposable spool regardless of the physical state of the spool's cardboard core. The elongate material dispenser system includes a handle member having a handle shoulder, a handle shank having a first prong and a second prong extending from the handle member, an end member having an end shoulder, a tongue member having a plurality of first teeth and a plurality of second teeth, a first cross member having a first positive member, and a second cross member having a second positive member. The first positive member and the second positive member catchably engage the second teeth within the tongue member. The resilient prongs retain the first positive member and the second positive member in engagement with the second teeth regardless of the physical state of the core.

Abstract: A sweeper chain support system for allowing efficient removal of debris between a sweeper chain and a digger chain. The sweeper chain support system includes a rear roller supporting a rear portion of a sweeper chain, a pair of rear arms attached to the rear roller in a pivoting manner, a front roller supporting a front portion of the sweeper chain, a pair of front arms attached to the front roller in a pivoting manner, and a link member connected between the front arms and the rear arms. When the front arms are lifted, the rear arms are simultaneously lifted causing the front roller and the rear roller to lift upwardly thereby removing the weight of the lower run of the sweeper chain to allow for the removal of lodge debris (e.g. rock).

Abstract: A spray cooling system for efficiently thermally managing a single or multiple semiconductor chip package. The spray cooling system includes a heat exchanger unit having a pump unit and a reservoir, a coaxial tube fluidly connected to the heat exchanger unit, a coupler unit attached to the coaxial tube, and a spray module where the coupler unit is removably connected to the spray module. The heat exchanger unit has an air tolerant design that allows for the entry and release of air without interfering with the operation thereof.

Abstract: A personal digital assistant protection system for protecting a PDA along with receiving various PDA accessories. The personal digital assistant protection system includes a housing with an upper opening within an upper surface, and a tray removably positionable within the housing. The tray includes a support member that supports a PDA in a manner aligned with the upper opening when the tray is positioned within the housing. An auxiliary power source and other items may positioned within the tray.

Abstract: An integrated circuit heat dissipation system for reducing the number of junctions in packaged integrated circuits thereby decreasing thermal impedance and increasing thermal dissipation efficiency. The integrated circuit heat dissipation system includes a lid attached to a substrate, a cap attached about the lid creating a heat dissipation chamber, and a semiconductor chip attached to the lid by a thermally conductive adhesive. The lid may or may not form a cavity about the semiconductor chip depending upon the substrate utilized. The lid preferably includes a plurality of fins extending from thereof defining a plurality of channels or a plurality of grooves thereby increasing the heat flux of the lid.

Abstract: A multipurpose trailer system for providing a trailer, a fish house, a deer stand, and a scaffold within a single structure. The multipurpose trailer system includes a frame with a plurality of wheels, a housing, a plurality of first arms and second arms pivotally connected between the frame and the housing, and a plurality of actuators attached between the frame and the first arms for elevating/lowering the housing with respect to the frame. A control unit is utilized for controlling the position of the actuators. The frame includes a pair of support members for supporting an ATV upon in front of the housing when the housing is in a lowered position.

Abstract: A spray coolant reservoir system for increasing the efficiency and performance of a spray thermal management system. The spray coolant reservoir system includes a reservoir capable of storing a volume of coolant, a chassis with a spray chamber, a pump unit, an intake valve fluidly connected to the pump unit for providing coolant from the reservoir or the spray chamber, an output valve fluidly connected to the pump unit for controlling coolant flow from the pump unit to either the spray unit or the reservoir. The reservoir preferably includes a vent port, a fill port, and a chamber port. The chamber port is fluidly connected to the spray chamber for allowing control of the internal pressure within the spray chamber.