Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger comprising at least one first loop adapted to trap energy from a source. The first loop contains a first refrigerant adapted to collect energy from a source. The invention also comprises at least one second loop with a second refrigerant adapted to interact with the first refrigerant and to transfer to a user a maximum quantity of the energy trapped by the first loop in the most efficient manner. The transfer of the trapped energy takes place in a transfer unit placed in the second loop. The transfer unit comprises an outer cylinder with an inlet and an outlet adapted to circulate the first refrigerant. An inner coil placed within the outer cylinder to contain the second refrigerant. The inner coil is provided with an inlet and outlet adapted to facilitate circulation of the second refrigerant.

Abstract: A monitoring system for driver's braking habits comprising a sensor connected to brakes of a vehicle provided to sense and evaluate the following levels of pressure being applied to the brakes by a driver: normal pressure, above normal pressure and an excessive pressure level. The sensor is adapted to activate a warning signal element connected to the sensor and is provided to warn the driver when the pressure level exceeds the above normal pressure level and the excessive pressure level which facilitates correction of bad driving habits of the driver and development of preventive driving techniques. The sensor comprises a first sensor adapted to sense and evaluate the above normal pressure level, and a second sensor adapted to sense and evaluate the excessive pressure level.

Abstract: Wheel chock restraint system comprising a wheel chock, a supporting element mounted on the ground near a loading dock and a support assembly connected by one end to the wheel chock and by another end near the loading dock. A base portion of the chock is provided with first engagement elements and the supporting elements are provided with corresponding second engagement elements, cooperating to create a retention force to prevent the chock from sliding away from the wheel of a vehicle attempting to depart prematurely. The first engagement elements comprise teeth extending downwardly under an angle and the second engagement elements are stoppers extending upwardly from the supporting element. This system also comprises an anti-theft locking device; which, together with the first and second engagement elements, securely locks the chock on the wheel of the vehicle to prevent any unauthorized removal of the chock and theft of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ice-skate blade edge squareness verification device comprising an indicator element with a plurality of squareness indicia on its face and a verification element removably mounted across a skate blade's edges for verification of squareness of those edges in conjunction with the squareness indicia of the indicator element. The indicator element includes a mounting means comprising a magnet for removably mounting this element onto an ice-skate's blade such that the squareness indicia are perpendicular to the blade's side. The mounting means have a configuration allowing the indicator element to be easily placed and removed from the blade while the blade is held inside a sliding carriage provided to hold an ice-skate during sharpening. The mounting means also allows for continuous visual verification of squareness of a blade edge substantially along the entire length of the blade.

Abstract: Wheel chock restraint system comprising a wheel chock, a supporting element mounted on the ground in vicinity of a loading dock and a wheel chock support assembly connected by one end to the wheel chock and by another end in vicinity of the loading dock. A base portion of the chock is provided with first engagement elements and the supporting elements are provide with corresponding second engagement elements. The first engagement elements are adapted to cooperate with the second engagement elements, thus creating a retention force directed away from the loading dock and preventing the chock from sliding away from the wheel of a vehicle making an attempt to depart prematurely from the loading dock. Wheel chock support assembly is adapted to ensure a secure positioning of the chock under the wheel of the vehicle during loading and unloading operation by creating an engagement force directed towards the loading dock and pressing the chock against the wheel.

Abstract: A safety system for entering and exiting garage doors and entrances comprises a warning sign adapted to be placed by an attachment cable at a primary line of sight of a driver of a truck during lowering and raising movement of the door. A delay circuit is provided to facilitate a movement of the sign in such a manner that the sign will always appear first in the primary line of sight of the driver to eliminate a possibility of collision between the truck and the door. A moving mechanism is adapted to lower the sign into an operational position and provided to keep the sign in non-operational retracted position when the door is completely open to ensure clearance for moving truck. The warning sign is activated by a warning sign activating device such as a motor-driven assembly. The door is activated by a door detector adapted to transmit signal to a door control panel operating the movement of the door by a door motor.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring gravitational attraction of the Earth comprising a loop formed from a superconductor material. The loop being divided into a first portion and a second portion having a predetermined length and configuration. The loop being positioned under predetermined angle with respect to a horizontal plane. There are also means for initiation of a flow of superconducting carriers in each of first and second portions, and at least one phase shift inducing means formed in the loop. The first portion being positioned with respect to the second portion in such a way that the superconducting carriers conducted through the first portion spend a period of time at a different gravitational potential of the Earth than superconducting carriers conducted through the second portion, thus creating a gravitationally induced phase shift. The apparatus being completely isolated from influence of any external magnetic field.

Abstract: A sorbent composition and process designed for removing oil or oily substances from the surface or upper layer of a body of a water. The sorbent composition consists of raw peanuts hulls crushed to a plurality of particles of predetermined dimensions. The composition further comprises crushed raw peanut kernels provided to create a hydrophobic/oleophilic protective film around those particles. Protective film is formed by treatment of the mixture in a rotary kiln at a predetermined temperature and a restricted air flow. An apparatus for removing oil or oily substances from a surface or upper layer of a body of a water comprises a flexible ballast feeding pipe containing the sorbent composition. The pipe is immersed on predetermined depth below an oil spill water surface area and contains a number of injection nozzles distributed along the pipe.

Abstract: A heat radiator assembly having at least one heat radiator unit which comprises in combination a base and a primary reflector mounted on the base, the primary reflector having an elongated body with side walls (with a parabolic configuration in cross-section) upstanding outwardly from the base and end walls. A high power heating lamp is accommodated within the primary reflector by means of an elongated gap formed between lateral edges of the side walls of the primary reflector adjacent to the base. A secondary reflector having a generally elongated configuration is mounted on the base; it has an inner and an outer surface. The secondary reflector's inner surface faces the elongated gap of the primary reflector and the outer surface faces the base; the secondary reflector is adapted to reflect all lost radiation emitted from the lamp through the gap towards the base, thus facilitating prevention of overheating of the base and increasing efficiency of the heat radiator assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stackable carrying rack comprising a support base provided with support legs extending downwardly from the base and vertical support means mounted on the base and provided for supporting and storing a plurality of items placed in the rack. The support base has a configuration allowing to freely dispense items of smaller dimensions stored inside the rack downwardly though a central opening formed in the base without any obstructions or restrictions. The support base has a generally square configuration formed by side support members, and the central opening has a diamond-shaped configuration formed by reinforcement members extending between each adjacent side support member; the diamond-shaped configuration facilitates free dispensing of items through the central opening. Each of the reinforcement members forms a hypotenuse of a right triangle with respect to the adjacent side support members.

Abstract: A floating punch holder is attached by a chuck to a punching apparatus. The floating punch holder has a shank with upper and lower portions. The upper portion of the shank is held by the punching apparatus. The lower portion of the shank holds a punch in vertical alignment. The chuck allows for adjusting, aligning and centering the punch while maintaining the vertical alignment of the punch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a haemostatic circumcision bandage comprising a bandage body made of a pliable waterproof material and of a unitary configuration. The bandage has a shaft supporting portion adapted to be wrapped around an entire penile shaft protecting it against contamination and a body attachment portion connected to the shaft supporting portion, which is adapted to be temporarily attached to a wearer's body and provided to keep the bandage in place. The bandage also has a resilient pad placed on the shaft supporting portion, which is adapted to facilitate haemostasis by means of applying a gentle even compression, as well as an absorbent pad placed over the resilient pad, which is provided to help absorb blood and promote healing a wound caused by circumcision.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotary cutting tool assembly comprising a combination of a single ball nose cutting insert of a generally elongated configuration. The ball nose cutting insert is fixed into a holding body provided with a slot adapted to securely and non-movably hold the insert. The single ball nose cutting insert has at least one fill ball nose cutting end having a cutting edge of a continuous spiral fluted configuration. The fill ball nose cutting end comprises a cutting face consisting of two radius cutting edges meeting at a center or tip of the full ball nose cutting end forming a web. The cutting face forms a true helical path made of a continuous curve following a spiral shape, and helix angles of the radius cutting edges are between 3 to 45 degrees with respect to a longitudinal axis of the ball nose cutting insert in both right and left directions.