Abstract: A waterbed system for placement on a ground surface can comprise one or more of the following components: a waterbed mattress, a foam structure around the periphery of the mattress, a platform below the mattress and the foam periphery for supporting the waterbed mattress and the foam structure, a foundation coupled to and extending downwardly from the platform, preferably a single, fire resistant polyester fiber baffle disposed within the waterbed mattress, a cover over the top surface of the mattress and around the outer surface of the foam structure, a water proof liner below the bottom surface of the mattress, a water bed heater under the liner between the liner and the upper surface of the platform, a layer of fiberglass insulation attached to the lower surface of the platform, and an accessory storage container coupled to the foundation.

Abstract: A waterbed system for placement on a ground surface can comprise one or more of the following components: a waterbed mattress, a foam structure around the periphery of the mattress, a platform below the mattress and the foam periphery for supporting the waterbed mattress and the foam structure, a foundation coupled to and extending downwardly from the platform, preferably a single, fire resistant polyester fiber baffle disposed within the waterbed mattress, a cover over the top surface of the mattress and around the outer surface of the foam structure, a water proof liner below the bottom surface of the mattress, a water bed heater under the liner between the liner and the upper surface of the platform, a layer of fiberglass insulation attached to the lower surface of the platform, and an accessory storage container coupled to the foundation.

Abstract: A waterbed system for placement on a ground surface can comprise one or more of the following components: a waterbed mattress, a foam structure around the periphery of the mattress, a platform below the mattress and the foam periphery for supporting the waterbed mattress and the foam structure, a foundation coupled to and extending downwardly from the platform, preferably a single, fire resistant polyester fiber baffle disposed within the waterbed mattress, a cover over the top surface of the mattress and around the outer surface of the foam structure, a water proof liner below the bottom surface of the mattress, a water bed heater under the liner between the liner and the upper surface of the platform, a layer of fiberglass insulation attached to the lower surface of the platform, and an accessory storage container coupled to the foundation.

Abstract: A waterbed system for placement on a ground surface can comprise one or more of the following components: a waterbed mattress, a foam structure around the periphery of the mattress, a platform below the mattress and the foam periphery for supporting the waterbed mattress and the foam structure, a foundation coupled to and extending downwardly from the platform, preferably a single, fire resistant polyester fiber baffle disposed within the waterbed mattress, a cover over the top surface of the mattress and around the outer surface of the foam structure, a water proof liner below the bottom surface of the mattress, a water bed heater under the liner between the liner and the upper surface of the platform, a layer of fiberglass insulation attached to the lower surface of the platform, and an accessory storage container coupled to the foundation.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments, as well as features and aspects thereof, of a system, for a shear, of fully indexable cutting portions comprises at least one blade and a plurality of substantially identical indexable cutting portions. The at least one blade is configured to mechanically receive a plurality of indexable cutting portions. The plurality of substantially identical indexable cutting portions are arranged on the at least one blade to form a composite angled cutting edge. The composite angled cutting edge comprises at least one angle. Each indexable cutting portion comprises a coupling portion and eight edges. The coupling portion of each indexable cutting portion is configured to mechanically engage the indexable cutting portion to the at least one blade.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method providing an improved blade design and arrangement for a mobile shear. The blades in the upper and lower jaws of the shear may be removable, reversible and interchangeable, thereby providing the user with the ability to increase the life of the blades by rotating them when excessive wear is realized on the exposed edges.

Abstract: A pipe-handling boom, and method of use thereof, adapted to mount onto an excavator boom, wherein an excavator operator may utilize the pipe-handling boom while the excavator is disposed atop the bridge deck. The pipe-handling boom generally comprises a multi-directional and fully rotational grapple in cooperative communication with a telescopically-adjustable boom arm, wherein the grapple mimics human hand and wrist movements, thereby providing the operator with the ability to grasp and lift a selected length of pipe, and, to further maneuver, cant, tilt, rotate or otherwise positionally-manipulate the pipe relative to the telescopically-adjustable boom arm. The boom arm, in cooperation with the grapple, enables the excavator/boom operator to guide the pipe over the side of the bridge deck, positionally extend the pipe therebeneath, and thus, lay the pipe within and between selected girders, T-beams, or other areas, disposed on the underside of the bridge deck.

Abstract: A pipe-handling boom, and method of use thereof, adapted to mount onto an excavator boom, wherein an excavator operator may utilize the pipe-handling boom while the excavator is disposed atop the bridge deck. The pipe-handling boom generally comprises a multi-directional and fully rotational grapple in cooperative communication with a telescopically-adjustable boom arm, wherein the grapple mimics human hand and wrist movements, thereby providing the operator with the ability to grasp and lift a selected length of pipe, and, to further maneuver, cant, tilt, rotate or otherwise positionally-manipulate the pipe relative to the telescopically-adjustable boom arm. The boom arm, in cooperation with the grapple, enables the excavator/boom operator to guide the pipe over the side of the bridge deck, positionally extend the pipe therebeneath, and thus, lay the pipe within and between selected girders, T-beams, or other areas, disposed on the underside of the bridge deck.