Abstract: An integrated biomass converter system capable of converting gasifiable material into a combustible fuel (fuel gas). The system includes elements to convert raw gasifiable material into unprocessed fuel and by a single chamber, down-draft gasifier furnace convert) process) the unprocessed fuel to yield fuel gas. The system includes means to incorporate additional gasifiable materials into the gasifier furnace, or optionally to incorporate material into the unprocessed fuel. The gasifier furnace includes a top closure unit with means to uniformly distribute unprocessed fuel in the furnace and surface treatment means to ensure uniformity of air distribution in the gasification layer and provide means to introduce supplemental gasifiable materials directly into the gasification zone.

Abstract: An integrated biomass converter system capable of converting gasifiable material into a combustible fuel (fuel gas). The system includes elements to convert raw gasifiable material into unprocessed fuel and by a single chamber, down-draft gasifier furnace convert )process) the unprocessed fuel to yield fuel gas. The system includes means to incorporate additional gasifiable materials into the gasifier furnace, or optionally to incorporate material into the unprocessed fuel. The gasifier furnace includes a top closure unit with means to uniformly distribute unprocessed fuel in the furnace and surface treatment means to ensure uniformity of air distribution in the gasification layer and provide means to introduce supplemental gasifiable materials directly into the gasification zone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for treating carbonaceous waste materials. The method includes contacting the waste with ozone in order to promote oxidation of the organic materials in the waste. The process can be carried out in a large waste storage facility such as a lagoon, a pond, or an aboveground storage facility. In one embodiment, the process can be utilized for treatment of waste in remote access locations, such as on shipboard or other remote or isolated locations. The method can be used in an on-going batch or continuous treatment process or can be used for remediation and reclamation of storage facilities. The invention is also directed to a self-contained unit capable of treating small amount of waste. The treatment unit can be used to treat waste in isolated areas such as, for example, medical waste generated in medical or research facilities.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for treating carbonaceous waste materials. The method includes contacting the waste with ozone in order to promote oxidation of the organic materials in the waste. The process can be carried out in a large waste storage facility such as a lagoon, a pond, or an aboveground storage facility. In one embodiment, the process can be utilized for treatment of waste in remote access locations, such as on shipboard or other remote or isolated locations. The method can be used in an on-going batch or continuous treatment process or can be used for remediation and reclamation of storage facilities. The invention is also directed to a self-contained unit capable of treating small amount of waste. The treatment unit can be used to treat waste in isolated areas such as, for example, medical waste generated in medical or research facilities.

Abstract: The invention is a circuit capable of being positioned in a variety of wireless projectile and of delivering a series of pulsed electric discharges in two wave frequencies so as to stun and disable a target individual. The projectiles are adapted to be discharged from a different types of devices and powered by explosive, pneumatic, or manual means. At least one mode includes the ability to deliver a stunning physical blow in addition to the electric shock. The device is sub-lethal, but totally disabling in effects on a target individual.

Abstract: A method of varying the appropriate muscle strength of a person to at least alleviate urinary or fecal urgency or incontinence, or vaginal or bladder spasms, includes placing a surface electrode of electromyographic measuring apparatus at an appropriate position on the person and/or inserting a probe electrode of electromyographic measuring apparatus and/or pressure transducer probe of pressure measuring apparatus into the vaginal or anal passage of a person and measuring with the electromyographic or pressure measuring apparatus the appropriate muscle strength of the person while the person is tensing the appropriate muscles in a urine or feces stopping manner to obtain an EMG or pressure signal. The threshold value of a portable electromyographic or pressure measuring unit is then adjusted to enable the person to repeat the measurement at different times to attempt to obtain better EMG or pressure signals in an urge, incontinence or spasm reducing sense.

Abstract: A method of improving the pelvic floor muscle strength of a person in a manner to lessen urinary incontinence includes placing surface electrodes of electromyographic measuring apparatus on the perineum of the person, measuring with said apparatus the bladder controlling pelvic floor muscle strength of the person while the person is tensing the pelvic floor muscles in a urine stopping manner to obtain an EMG signal, and adjusting the threshold value of a portable electromyographic measuring unit to enable the person to repeat the measurement at different times to attempt to obtain better EMG signals in a urinary incontinence reducing sense. The portable unit gives an audible and/or visual indication when an EMG signal above the threshold value is achieved.