Abstract: Methods of and systems for forming pipe insulation are disclosed. The pipe insulation has properties that are non-homogenous through its thickness.

Abstract: Methods of and systems for forming pipe insulation are disclosed. The pipe insulation has properties that are non-homogenous through its thickness.

Abstract: Methods of and systems for forming pipe insulation are disclosed. The pipe insulation has properties that are non-homogenous through its thickness.

Abstract: Methods of and systems for forming pipe insulation are disclosed. The pipe insulation has properties that are non-homogenous through its thickness.

Abstract: A bumper/muffler assembly is provided comprising a bumper; and a muffler having an outer shell. The outer shell may be formed from a non-high impact resistant material, such as a thin metal or a composite material. The muffler may comprise a separate element from the bumper, which is coupled thereto, or is formed as an integral part of the bumper.

Abstract: A fluorescent beverage is provided in which one or more nontoxic and safe colored fluorescent dyes are added to a beverage. When exposed to ultraviolet light, the beverage will fluoresce or glow to create an attractive advertising display for the beverage. The beverage is preferably colorless. The beverage can be a spirit, drinking water, wine, beer, soda, gelatin, or the like. The fluorescent dyes are available in a variety of colors and forms. Depending on the form of the fluorescent dye and the intensity of the color desired, various amounts may be added to the beverage.

Abstract: An air cannon, formed by associating an air amplifier and an outlet cone with one another, receives chopped fibers and forcefully deposits the chopped fibers on a collection surface or web moving beyond an outlet end of the outlet cone. The air amplifier includes insert structure formed of an abrasion resistant material to prevent abrasive wear within the air amplifier caused by the chopped fibers. A binder is applied to the resulting mat of chopped fibers, the binder is activated by the application of energy with the resulting treated mat being compacted, cooled and rolled up to form a chopped strand mat package. For wide mats, one or more banks of air cannons extend across the moving collection web.

Abstract: An air cannon (100), formed by associating an inlet cone (116), an air amplifier (104) and an outlet cone (124) with one another, receives chopped fibers and forcefully deposits the chopped fibers on a collection surface (102) or web moving beyond an outlet end (126) of the outlet cone (124). A binder is applied to the resulting mat (172) of chopped fibers, the binder is activated by the application of energy with the resulting treated mat (182) being compacted, cooled and rolled up to form a chopped strand mat package (194). For wide mats, one or more banks (130) of air cannons (100) extend across the moving collection web. The air cannons (100) of each bank (130) are alternately directed up-line and down-line of the web to reduce interference between the air cannons (100) by means of L-shaped support rods (136) which have generally horizontal and generally vertical legs (136H, 136V) which are separated from one another by acute and obtuse angles (140, 142) for up-line and down-line direction, respectively.