Abstract: A composition for pelletized bitumen and a method for preparing the same is disclosed. The composition is comprised of: between approximately 30% to approximately 40% by weight of bitumen; between approximately 15% to approximately 30% by weight of stiffening compound; between approximately 35% to approximately 45% by weight of setting compound; and approximately 0.05% by weight of water. The stiffening compound is comprised of between approximately 10% to approximately 20% by weight of ground asphalt shingles; between approximately 5% to approximately 10% by weight of vulcanized rubber; between approximately 1% to approximately 2% by weight of uintahite; and up to approximately 0.5% by weight of zeolite. And the stiffening compound may be Type II Portland cement.

Abstract: Described is a vehicle communication system. The system includes a display installed in, or on, a first vehicle such that the display is viewable by persons in other vehicles or pedestrians proximate the first vehicle. The display is communicatively linked to one or more vehicle systems or a vehicle controller area network whereby based on activation, engagement or utilization of a vehicle system, the display automatically displays a message associated with the activation, engagement or activation of the vehicle system. For example, if a driver of the vehicle applies the brakes, a “STOPPING” message is displayed. Messages may be pre-programmed into the system or custom created and entered by a user. The display may also be used to advertise, alert passersby to an emergency or otherwise communicate with persons in other vehicles or pedestrians.

Abstract: Described is a vehicle communication system. The system includes a display installed in, or on, a first vehicle such that the display is viewable by persons in other vehicles or pedestrians proximate the first vehicle. The display is communicatively linked to one or more vehicle systems or a vehicle controller area network whereby based on activation, engagement or utilization of a vehicle system, the display automatically displays a message associated with the activation, engagement or activation of the vehicle system. For example, if a driver of the vehicle applies the brakes, a “STOPPING” message is displayed. Messages may be pre-programmed into the system or custom created and entered by a user. The display may also be used to advertise, alert passersby to an emergency or otherwise communicate with persons in other vehicles or pedestrians.

Abstract: A tip brake is described for use on the blade of a wind generator so that the tip will be rotated relative to the remainder of the blade to slow the rotation of the rotor. The tip of the blade is rotatable, about its longitudinal axis, with respect to the remainder of the blade. A brake mechanism interconnects the blade tip with the remainder of the blade to cause the blade tip to be rotated when the blade is subjected to a predetermined amount of centrifugal force. Once the blade tip has been deployed to slow rotation of the rotor, it will remain deployed until the wind becomes very low or the rotor is manually slowed so that the spring can cause the tip to be reset.