Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile and self contained system for the thermal remediation of pests in an enclosed structure. The mobile system includes heating units, generators, fuel containers, vaporizers, and a control system in one pre-assembled mobile platform that enables thermal remediation of pests in a structure to be effectively carried out in a reduced amount of time and for a reduced amount of cost.

Abstract: A method of pest control which includes forming an enclosure of flexible heat resistant flexible material or fabric about articles forming a working load and heating atmosphere of the enclosure to a temperature which is lethal for the pest being exterminated, and maintaining this elevated temperature in the loaded enclosure for a period sufficient to bring complete working charge to a lethal temperature of 130° F. and maintaining this temperature for at least ten minutes. The treatment is undertaken after determining the air penetration parameters for the enclosure, so as to be able to determine the CFM requirements for achieving an air flow rate of between 10 and 50 air changes per hour in the enclosure, and preferably between 30 and 50 air changes per hour. Heated outside air is introduced to the enclosure at a temperature of at least 200° F., with the temperature in the enclosure being safely elevated until the air temperature reaches the lethal level.

Abstract: A method of pest control which includes heating the effected area to a temperature which is lethal for the pest being exterminated, and maintaining this elevated temperature in the zone for a period of at least about eleven hours. The treatment is undertaken after determining the air penetration parameters for the treatment zone, so as to be able to determine the CFM requirements for achieving an air flow rate of between three and five air changes per hour in the treatment zone. Heated outside air is introduced to the treatment zone at a temperature of at least 200.degree. F., with the temperature in the treatment zone being elevated at a rate of between about 5.degree. F. and 10.degree. F. per hour until the air temperature reaches the lethal level.

Abstract: An indirect-fired climate control apparatus for modifying certain aspects or properties of air flowing through a controlled environment, with the apparatus employing a rotary air-energy exchange device with means for bilaterally introducing and extracting energy from primary and secondary air flows. The apparatus includes a feature for recycling portions of the air flow on the primary side so as to more efficiently utilize the energy resource, and deliver this energy to the secondary side. The apparatus is suited for treating air flow with thermal energy for modifying its temperature, as well as energy for controlling the moisture content of the air flow on the secondary side.

Abstract: Frame means for releasably retaining and exhibiting objects upon a display surface, with the frame means including angularly disposed edge members releasably secured together with corner members and with mounting brackets releasably secured to the edge members for temporarily mounting the frame means upon a display surface. The edge members include a generally "E" shaped member having a back with three fingers extending therefrom including inner, outer and intermediate fingers, and with the outer and intermediate fingers forming a partially enclosed channel therebetween. The corner members include a central arcuate segment with interlocking tabs extending from each end of the arcuate segment. The tabs include a segment of reduced thickness for engagement with the edge members in the partially enclosed channel. The mounting brackets are in the form of a generally open bilateral triangle with two elongated legs joined together at the apex.

Abstract: A collapsible shelter structure having a pair of collapsible frame members disposed at opposed ends thereof for supporting panel means which extend therebetween, wherein the collapsible frame means include a braced lazy-tong structure which is designed to maintain the frames in erect disposition, and wherein bracing strut means are pivotally coupled to alternate outer apices of the lazy-tong structure for rendering the frame means both stable and rigid. To further enhance rigidity of the erect structure, the inner apices are normally formed as a straight angle when the shelter structure is in erect form, with these inner apices forming a series of spaced points along a semicircle of fixed radius. The collapsible shelter means may be taken down and stored in collapsed form when desired, with generally rigid or durable base side panels being provided to protect the structure from inadvertent damage during use and during storage.

Abstract: A collapsible shelter structure having a pair of collapsible frame members disposed at opposed ends thereof for supporting panel means which extend therebetween, wherein the collapsible frame means include a braced lazy-tong structure which is designed to maintain the frames in erect disposition, and wherein bracing strut means are pivotally coupled to alternate outer apices of the lazy-tong structure for rendering the frame means both stable and rigid. To further enhance rigidity of the erect structure, the inner apices are normally formed as a straight angle when the shelter structure is in erect form, with these inner apices forming a series of spaced points along a semicircle of fixed radius. The collapsible shelter means may be taken down and stored in collapsed form when desired, with generally rigid or durable base side panels being provided to protect the structure from inadvertent damage during use and during storage.