Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable storage medium for producing a verified enriched shell egg (VESE) and the resulting VESE therefrom can comprise a method of production and verification. The method of production and verification can ensure that the VESE has a reduced risk of presence of Salmonella enteritidis, has high desirable nutrient contents, low undesirable nutrient contents, and good egg and shell qualities. Additionally, a method of tracking the VESE throughout the entire process can be included, as well as a method for indicating an egg has been produced as part of the VESE method.

Abstract: A modification apparatus for an object is provided. Generally, the modification device is in an object of substantially uniform thickness, has two grooves defining a strip therebetween, and a fingerpiece attached to the strip. The fingerpiece, strip, and material of the grooves can be removed from the object by moving the fingerpiece until the modification apparatus is torn away from the object. A vent hood comprising this modification apparatus is provided as well. A method of using the modification apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp includes a tool-motivated adjustment mechanism. The adjustable clamp includes a head having a base, a top, a front, and first and second sides that define a cavity, and a strap extending from the head having teeth spaced apart a first distance on at least one surface. The first and second sides have openings that allow the strap to extend therethrough. A pair of tabs depend from the head and are spaced apart a second distance, the second distance being about half the first distance. The pair of tabs selectively engage the teeth. An aperture within the head is configured to allow entry of a tool therethrough at a predetermined angle relative to the base to engage the teeth disposed in the cavity such that the rotational movement of a tool in at least one direction selectively changes the position of the strap relative to the head.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp includes a tool-motivated adjustment mechanism. The adjustable clamp includes a head having a base, a top, a front, and first and second sides that define a cavity, and a strap extending from the head having teeth spaced apart a first distance on at least one surface. The first and second sides have openings that allow the strap to extend therethrough. A pair of tabs depend from the head and are spaced apart a second distance, the second distance being about half the first distance. The pair of tabs selectively engage the teeth. An aperture within the head is configured to allow entry of a tool therethrough at a predetermined angle relative to the base to engage the teeth disposed in the cavity such that the rotational movement of a tool in at least one direction selectively changes the position of the strap relative to the head.

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 method for manually reattaching solder balls onto a plurality of contact areas arranged in a pattern on a device to be reballed is provided. First, a single use preform with a plurality of solder balls arranged in a pattern corresponding to the pattern of contact areas on the device is provided. The solder balls are held in respective apertures in the preform by an adhesive layer on the preform that defines a closed end of the apertures and are partially exposed on one side of the preform. A solder paste or paste flux is applied to, at least, the contact areas of the device. The device is manually aligned with the exposed solder balls of the preform and the device and the exposed balls of the preform are manually brought into contact. The aligned device and preform are heated to reflow the solder balls onto the land areas of the device. The preform including the adhesive layer is then removed from the device with the solder balls being retained on the device.

Abstract: A biomass shredder system for providing a consistent flow of fuel to a furnace or feed application. The biomass shredder system includes a conveyer unit to carry a straw bale, a separator unit attached to the conveyer unit, wherein the separator unit includes a plurality of separator members and a shredding unit slidably attached to the separator unit. The shredding unit includes a plurality of blades positioned in-between each of the plurality of separator members, wherein the plurality of blades shred the straw bale.

Abstract: A method for manually reattaching solder balls onto a plurality of contact areas arranged in a pattern on a device to be reballed is provided. First, a single use preform with a plurality of solder balls arranged in a pattern corresponding to the pattern of contact areas on the device is provided. The solder balls are held in respective apertures in the preform by an adhesive layer on the preform that defines a closed end of the apertures and are partially exposed on one side of the preform. A solder paste or paste flux is applied to, at least, the contact areas of the device. The device is manually aligned with the exposed solder balls of the preform and the device and the exposed balls of the preform are manually brought into contact. The aligned device and preform are heated to reflow the solder balls onto the land areas of the device. The preform including the adhesive layer is then removed from the device with the solder balls being retained on the device.

Abstract: A container comprises first and second ends, the first end being closable in conventional manner by flaps, and the second end having a display panel that partially defines a display opening. A closure panel is movable between a closed position where it covers the display opening for shipping the container, and an open position where the display opening and display panel are exposed to display contents of the container. The display panel includes side panels and a securing panel interlocked with the side panels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for presenting travel-related products and services to be used by a traveler. A global distribution service maintains records associated with travelers. Each record corresponds to a traveler and contains information corresponding to a destination for that traveler, along with a date or dates corresponding to that destination. The invention receives the record or information contained in the record from the global distribution service for an associated traveler indicating the traveler's destination and corresponding date. Based on the received information, the invention automatically requests travel-related products and services from a number of providers corresponding to the destination and date. The invention then generates a list of the travel-related products and service for purchase by an agent or the traveler for use by the traveler.

Abstract: A container comprises first and second ends, the first end being closable in conventional manner by flaps, and the second end having a display panel that partially defines a display opening. A closure panel is movable between a closed position where it covers the display opening for shipping the container, and an open position where the display opening and display panel are exposed to display contents of the container. The display panel includes side panels and a securing panel interlocked with the side panels.

Abstract: A feed for producing reduced-cholesterol brown eggs from brown-egg-laying fowl is provided. The feed contains organic chromium, bacterial culture for improving digestion, at least one enzyme for improving digestion, and at least about 2 wt. % fiber.

Abstract: A feed for producing reduced-cholesterol brown eggs from brown-egg-laying fowl is provided. The feed contains organic chromium, bacterial culture for improving digestion, at least one enzyme for improving digestion, and at least about 2 wt. % fiber.

Abstract: A feed for producing reduced-cholesterol brown eggs from brown-egg-laying fowl is provided. The feed contains organic chromium, bacterial culture for improving digestion, at least one enzyme for improving digestion, and at least about 2 wt. % fiber.

Abstract: An air duct fitting comprising a rectangular cross section duct segment having a central axis, a round cross section duct segment having a central axis, and a transition rectangle-to-round segment, the rectangular cross section duct segment having a lateral round opening with a central axis transverse to the rectangular duct segment central axis, the round cross section duct segment central axis being laterally offset from and parallel to the rectangular duct segment central axis. The transition segment is removably interfitted with the rectangular cross section duct segment, whereby the rectangular cross section duct segment round opening can be oriented in either of two opposite directions, one in a plane in general alignment with the round cross section duct segment central axis and the other in a plane laterally offset from the round cross section duct segment central axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a swivel connection for a flexible dryer duct. The swivel connection is comprised of two sleeves, one of which can slide within the other. Each of the sleeves can be connected to a section of duct. The inner sleeve has an outwardly projecting flange that can engage an inwardly projecting flange on the outer sleeve, preventing the sleeves from being pulled apart, but allowing relative rotational movement between the sleeves.

Abstract: An elbow for use in a dryer duct assembly comprising at least one component for connecting a dryer vent outlet and an exhaust vent. The component has an inlet and outlet. The dryer vent outlet and one of the component inlet and outlet have a standardized diameter. The elbow comprises a body defining an interior flow passage for permitting the passing of dryer exhaust air through the body. A first end of the body terminates in a first edge to define an inlet opening to the interior flow passage. A second end of the body terminates in a second edge to define an outlet opening to the interior flow passage.

Abstract: A vent system has a rotatable connection between flexible conduits, which carry heated air from the dryer to an external location, such as the atmosphere. The vent system consists of a swivel coupler rotatably connecting a pair of flexible exhaust conduits, one of which is readily attachable to a dryer exhaust outlet, which discharges exhaust air from the dryer, and the other of which is readily attachable to an outlet pipe, which carries exhaust air from the flexible exhaust conduit through a wall and to the atmosphere. Each flexible exhaust conduit, which is laterally flexible and axially extensible, includes a segmented elbow allowing bending up to approximately a right angle in one direction. The swivel coupler includes a rotatable joint wherein an annular extension on one half of the connector travels in an annular indentation in the other half so as to enable rotation therebetween.

Abstract: An elbow for use in connecting the exhaust vent of a clothes dryer to an exhaust duct. The elbow having a depth equal to or less than the exhaust duct diameter while maintaining a constant exhaust airflow velocity. Preferably, the elbow comprises a rectangular portion connected to the dryer exhaust vent and an adapter portion extending from the rectangular portion and connecting to the exhaust duct.