Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of forming a polymer composite by exposing a solution that includes nanomaterials (e.g., functionalized graphene nanoribbons) and cross-linkable polymer components (e.g., thermoset polymers and monomers) to a microwave source, where the exposing results in the curing of the cross-linkable polymer component in the presence of the nanomaterial to form the polymer composite. The solution may be exposed to a microwave source in a geological formation such that the formed polymer composite becomes embedded with the geological formation and thereby enhances the stability of the geological formation. Additional embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to the aforementioned polymer composites.

Abstract: An actively controlled exercise device provides a dynamic force responsive workout. The device includes: a user output arm movably attached to a base frame; an actuator attached between the user output arm and the base frame, the actuator including a motor and an output shaft connected to the user output arm; at least one position sensor attached to the actively controlled exercise device adjacent to the user output arm for detecting a position and velocity of the output arm; a load cell attached to the actively controlled exercise device adjacent to the actuator for detecting a force exerted on the user output arm; and a force controller in communication with the position sensor, the load cell, and the actuator for activating the actuator to impart a force on the user output arm during an exercise repetition.

Abstract: A battery is arranged so as to be located between left and right frame members in plan view of the vehicle and to the rear of the cylinder with respect to the front-back direction of the vehicle and so as to overlap at least a portion of the transmission case with regard to the location of at least a portion of the battery in the front-back direction of the vehicle, the long side of the battery being furthermore oriented in the front-back direction of the vehicle and the short side of the battery being oriented in the widthwise direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: The exhaust port 35b of the transmission air exhaust duct 35 is provided to one side of the steering shaft 28 with respect to the widthwise direction of the vehicle, an air intake port 9a is provided to the other side of the steering shaft 28 with respect to the widthwise direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A battery is arranged so as to be located between left and right frame members in plan view of the vehicle and to the rear of the cylinder with respect to the front-back direction of the vehicle and so as to overlap at least a portion of the transmission case with regard to the location of at least a portion of the battery in the front-back direction of the vehicle, the long side of the battery being furthermore oriented in the front-back direction of the vehicle and the short side of the battery being oriented in the widthwise direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: The exhaust port 35b of the transmission air exhaust duct 35 is provided to one side of the steering shaft 28 with respect to the widthwise direction of the vehicle, an air intake port 9a is provided to the other side of the steering shaft 28 with respect to the widthwise direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a combined wet brake and rear gear assembly supported by a pair of frames. The combined wet brake and rear gear assembly includes a housing having at least one gear and a wet brake provided therein. An input shaft is connected to the gear and to the engine of the vehicle. The wet brake is located between one of the pairs of frames and the input shaft in the transverse direction of the vehicle in a top plan view.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a combined wet brake and rear gear assembly supported by a pair of frames. The combined wet brake and rear gear assembly includes a housing having at least one gear and a wet brake provided therein. An input shaft is connected to the gear and to the engine of the vehicle. The wet brake is located between one of the pairs of frames and the input shaft in the transverse direction of the vehicle in a top plan view.

Abstract: A double high airbed having a central layer, upper coils extending from the central layer to a top sheet of the airbed, and lower coils extending from the central layer to the bottom sheet of the airbed. The central layer is formed of an upper middle layer and a lower middle layer. These two middle layers are welded together and extend the length and width of the airbed.

Abstract: An air mattress with a pillow top is disclosed. The pillow top is received on and extends at least partially across at least one of planar face of the mattress, and is constructed and arranged to be held in a fixed position relative to the face of the mattress on which it is received. The pillow top may be removably or permanently affixed to the air mattress, as desired. In an embodiment, the pillow top is attached to an edge weld of the air mattress.

Abstract: A built-in pump for an airbed that provides both power inflation and power deflation. The built-in pump utilizes mechanical advantage to open valves for the pump. Separate inflate and deflate valves are utilized. A single direction, centrifugal fan is used to both inflate and deflate the airbed. The fan is activated when either of the valves is actuated, allowing air to flow into or out of the airbed. Separate channels associated with the inflate and deflate valves direct airflow in the appropriate direction.

Abstract: A dry cell air pump that provides in excess of ten inches water column in pressure. A motor is used that draws fewer amps than prior art motors, yet operates at higher revolutions per minute. The small motor is capable of providing a high speed of rotation with relatively low torque, especially in comparison to prior art motors. To offset the low torque, a high efficiency fan is provided that rotates at high speeds, yet produces high air volume and pressure with reduced turbulence. The fan includes upper and lower walls enclosing the blades for the fan. The upper and lower walls minimize turbulence and maximize efficiency of the fan, providing a maximal tip velocity of the fan and thus increased pressure for the dry cell air pump. The fan includes a series of dimples along its upper surface that reduce back flow in the fan housing.

Abstract: An airbed having a built-in pump. The pump is removably received within a receptacle. When the pump is placed in the receptacle, an outlet port for the pump is in fluid communication with a valve. The valve is operated via a solenoid. In an embodiment, the valve is opened while the pump is operating to inflate the airbed. The valve is also opened to deflate the airbed. In accordance with an embodiment, the pump utilizes a dual fan configuration, having two sets of fan blades on opposite sides of a disc. Air inlets are provided for the fan housing of the pump on both the top and the bottom so that each set of blades may draw air into the pump.

Abstract: An airbed is having a built-in pump. The pump is removably received within a receptacle. When the pump is placed in the receptacle, an outlet port for the pump is in fluid communication with a valve. The valve is operated via a solenoid. In an embodiment, the valve is opened while the pump is operating to inflate the airbed. The valve is also opened to deflate the airbed. In accordance with an embodiment, the pump utilizes a dual fan configuration, having two sets of fan blades on opposite sides of a disc. Air inlets are provided for the fan housing of the pump on both the top and the bottom so that each set of blades may draw air into the pump.

Abstract: An extruded, seamless and weld-free, loop of flexible material for use as a coil in an airbed. The extruded coil provides more strength and no weak points for coils, and thus a more stable, durable, airbed. In addition, the process of using an extruded coil allows for less manufacturing deviation, and thus a more consistently durable airbed. The extruded coils may be textured inside and out to allow for ease of assembly, and to keep the coils from sticking during inflation and deflation of the product.

Abstract: An air mattress with a pillow top is disclosed. The pillow top is received on and extends at least partially across at least one of planar face of the mattress, and is constructed and arranged to be held in a fixed position relative to the face of the mattress on which it is received. The pillow top may be removably or permanently affixed to the air mattress, as desired.

Abstract: An inflatable kayak having a multi-position footrest spaced from the seat of the kayak is disclosed. The multi-position footrest allows the kayak to accommodate operators of various sizes. The kayak may also include front and rear recessed cargo compartments which allow a significant quantity of cargo to be carried on the kayak without significantly raising the center of gravity of the kayak and without causing the kayak to become unbalanced.

Abstract: An air mattress with a pillow top is disclosed. The pillow top is received on and extends at least partially across at least one of planar face of the mattress, and is constructed and arranged to be held in a fixed position relative to the face of the mattress on which it is received. The pillow top may be removably or permanently affixed to the air mattress, as desired.

Abstract: A zipper guard is formed as a one-piece homogeneous plastic molding. Resilient hooks or latches are formed on the zipper guard to provide a simple snap-fit interconnection between lugs on a zipper slide and two pairs of engagement legs on the zipper guard. The zipper guard may be retrofitted to existing zipper slides or fitted to new zipper slides.

Abstract: A zipper guard is formed as a one-piece homogeneous plastic molding. Resilient hooks or latches are formed on the zipper guard to provide a simple snap-fit interconnection between lugs on a zipper slide and two pairs of engagement legs on the zipper guard. The zipper guard may be retrofitted to existing zipper slides or fitted to new zipper slides.