Abstract: A scrapless thermoforming machine includes a plurality of transport trays having frames configured to hold thermoplastic billets and billet clamps. An oven is configured to heat the billets and a forming press is configured to form the billets into containers. A loading and unloading station has a billet loading side and a container unloading side. The loading and unloading station includes a clamp transfer station having a clamp transfer shuttle configured to move the clamps from the container unloading side to the billet loading side and a transport tray unloading mechanism on the container unloading side configured to unload the clamps and formed containers from a selected transport tray to the clamp transfer station.

Abstract: A thermoforming system includes a thermoplastic preprinted billet and a thermoforming machine. The thermoforming machine includes a loading station configured to load the preprinted billet onto a frame. The thermoforming machine also includes a heating apparatus configured to heat the preprinted billet and a forming station configured to form the preprinted billet into a container.

Abstract: A system and for discreetly expressing milk from a woman's breast and storing the milk in a container to the side or underneath the breast. The system contains an expression mechanism including various mechanisms for massaging the breast, thereby stimulating the breast to aid in lactation. Both of the user's hands are free during operation of the system allowing the user to perform other tasks during expression or pumping.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting traffic cones from a surface to a vehicle, or dispensing traffic cones onto the surface from the vehicle, includes a conveyor disposed in use between the vehicle and the surface for transferring cones therebetween. The apparatus further includes means for actuating the conveyor in a transverse direction substantially perpendicular with the direction of movement of the vehicle during use. This allows the apparatus to lift and lay cone tapers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a breast pump that supports a mother's and infant's breastfeeding needs and facilitates the lifestyle of the mother's choice. The breast milk expression system disclosed allows breastfeeding mothers to obtain milk comfortably, hands-free, conveniently and with discretion. The breast milk expression system disclosed includes at least two contact points which mimic hand-expression as well as infant suckling and effectively stimulate the secretion of oxytocin and prolactin to provide a healthy, safe and efficient breastfeeding session. The system disclosed has a gentle rhythmic massage means and is located a distance from the base of the nipple and massages in all quadrants of the breast. The rhythmic forward pressure is provided by a plurality of opposing pairs of expression bellows that move the milk from the lactiferous sinuses through the nipple pores, bio-mimicking the techniques of hand expression.

Abstract: A thermoforming machine includes a loading station configured to load a thermoplastic billet onto a frame. The frame has an outer ring and a billet support blade defining a channel therebetween. The billet support blade engages the billet to maintain the billet on the frame during heating of the billet. A heating apparatus is configured to heat the billet and a forming station is configured to form the billet into a container.

Abstract: A thermoforming machine includes a loading station configured to load a thermoplastic billet onto a frame. The frame has an outer ring and a billet support blade defining a channel therebetween. The billet support blade engages the billet to maintain the billet on the frame during heating of the billet. A heating apparatus is configured to heat the billet and a forming station is configured to form the billet into a container.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting an equipment housing such as a telecommunications equipment shelf to a rack, the mounting bracket comprising a bracket body for rigid attachment to the housing, a fastener for rigid attachment to the rack, and a damping member coupling the fastener to the bracket body. The damping member isolates the equipment within the housing from the rack such that earthquake vibration resistance is improved. The damping member is preferably an elastomeric material such as very high density silicone. It is preferably configured to preferentially absorb vibrations at resonant frequencies of the rack structure.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting an equipment housing such as a telecommunications equipment shelf to a rack, the mounting bracket comprising a bracket body for rigid attachment to the housing, a fastener for rigid attachment to the rack, and a damping member coupling the fastener to the bracket body. The damping member isolates the equipment within the housing from the rack such that earthquake vibration resistance is improved. The damping member is preferably an elastomeric material such as very high density silicone. It is preferably configured to preferentially absorb vibrations at resonant frequencies of the rack structure.

Abstract: An equipment rack has a strengthened base and folded side members to provide Zone 4 earthquake protection. When the rack is mounted on a support surface, the mounting bolts securing the rack are overtightened so as to distort the base member and thus prestress the structure. This improves rigidity when the rack is subjected to earthquake vibration.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement is provided for securing printed wiring boards within guide members. The guide members are arranged in a vertical plane and each guide member is provided with part of a knuckle arrangement. A further corresponding part of the knuckle arrangement is provided upon a vertical support structure, and the vertical support structure is allowed to pivot through 90.degree. thereby closing the guides and securing the printed wiring boards therein, or alternatively permitting the guides to be opened to allow removal of the boards therefrom. The knuckle arrangement is so designed that the parts are snap-fitted together for ease of assembly and maintenance. The support arrangement is sufficiently rigid to prevent distortion when used, thus ensuring maximum component height.

Abstract: A grate handle includes a handle body having a longitudinal axis. The handle body has a first slot formed therein being wider than a bar of a grate and being elongated in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, whereby a bar of a grate may be inserted in the first slot for pushing a grate. The grate handle also has a second slot formed therein being wider than a bar of a grate and being elongated in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis, whereby a bar of a grate may be inserted in the second slot for pulling a grate.