Abstract: The present invention provides a retention device for applying a radial force to a component (e.g. a rotor blade) within a slot (e.g. on a rotor disc). The device comprises a body having an outer surface for facing the component. The outer surface comprises a recess having a recess base with a first ramped surface extending from a lower end proximal a first lateral end of the body to an upper end. The device further comprises a spring element having a contact surface for contacting the component and a first mounting portion for mounting the spring element on the first ramped surface such that the first mounting portion is slidable along the first ramped surface towards the upper end to increase the spacing of the contact surface above the outer surface of the body.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of headgear, and, more particularly, to a headgear safety apparatus in the form of a single contiguous and homogeneous pad, having an inner surface, wherein said inner surface is substantially concave; an outer surface, wherein said outer surface is substantially convex; and a one or more safety features. The single contiguous and homogeneous pad is manufactured from closed-cell, ethylene vinyl acetate foam using an injection molding process to create integrated safety features in a single, anti-microbial, safety pad that protects the wearer but does not cover the ears.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of headgear, and, more particularly, to a headgear safety apparatus in the form of a single contiguous and homogeneous pad, having an inner surface, wherein said inner surface is substantially concave; an outer surface, wherein said outer surface is substantially convex; and a one or more safety features. The single contiguous and homogeneous pad is manufactured from closed-cell, ethylene vinyl acetate foam using an injection molding process to create integrated safety features in a single, anti-microbial, safety pad that protects the wearer but does not cover the ears.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of headgear, and, more particularly, to a headgear safety apparatus in the form of a single contiguous and homogeneous pad, the apparatus comprising: an inner surface, wherein said inner surface is substantially concave; an outer surface, wherein said outer surface is substantially convex; and a one or more safety features. The single contiguous and homogeneous pad is manufactured from closed-cell, ethylene vinyl acetate foam using an injection molding process to create integrated safety features in a single, anti-microbial, safety pad.

Abstract: The present invention provides a retention device for applying a radial force to a component (e.g. a rotor blade) within a slot (e.g. on a rotor disc). The device comprises a body having an outer surface for facing the component. The outer surface comprises a recess having a recess base with a first ramped surface extending from a lower end proximal a first lateral end of the body to an upper end. The device further comprises a spring element having a contact surface for contacting the component and a first mounting portion for mounting the spring element on the first ramped surface such that the first mounting portion is slidable along the first ramped surface towards the upper end to increase the spacing of the contact surface above the outer surface of the body.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of headgear, and, more particularly, to an apparatus for protecting the wearer from head injuries during sporting activities. The apparatus comprises at least a left side pad, a right side pad, a strap system, and optional front and rear cranial pads and chin pad. The pads are all manufactured from closed-cell, ethylene vinyl acetate foam using an injection molding process to create integrated safety features in a single, anti-microbial, safety pad.

Abstract: A nestable pallet includes a first frame, at least one corner foot extending away from the frame, and at least one off-set corner foot extending away from the frame. The at least one corner foot being complementary with the at least one off-set corner foot, such that the pallet is nestable with a substantially identical pallet in a first nesting configuration and a second nesting configuration. In a preferred embodiment, the first frame includes a structural sheet fixed to the frame.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of headgear, and, more particularly, to an apparatus for protecting the wearer from head injuries during sporting activities. The apparatus comprises at least a left side pad, a right side pad, a strap system, and optional front and rear cranial pads and chin pad. The pads are all manufactured from closed-cell, ethylene vinyl acetate foam using an injection molding process to create integrated safety features in a single, anti-microbial, safety pad.

Abstract: A nestable pallet includes a first frame, at least one corner foot extending away from the frame, and at least one off-set corner foot extending away from the frame. The at least one corner foot being complementary with the at least one off-set corner foot, such that the pallet is nestable with a substantially identical pallet in a first nesting configuration and a second nesting configuration. In a preferred embodiment, the first frame includes a structural sheet fixed to the frame.

Abstract: A produce de-stemmer for generally symmetrical produce such as pepper pods that supports an item of produce in a propped orientation within a canister, a number of which are connected to a moving endless chain so that the canisters are cyclically inverted. A fixed support track resides below the moving canisters to support the item of produce so that a portion of the item is exposed during the canister travel. The exposed portion of the produce item is propelled into a cutting means which removes a desired portion of the produce item.

Abstract: A produce de-stemmer for generally symmetrical produce such as pepper pods that supports an item of produce in a propped orientation within a canister, a number of which are connected to a moving endless chain so that the canisters are cyclically inverted. A fixed support track resides below the moving canisters to support the item of produce so that a portion of the item is exposed during the canister travel. The exposed portion of the produce item is propelled into a cutting means which removes a desired portion of the produce item.

Abstract: A refuse truck has a container for receiving refuse, and a packer panel for compacting refuse. The forces for compacting refuse are provided by hydraulic cylinders. The hydraulic cylinders extend through and are coupled to the packer panel. The hydraulic cylinders are telescopic or rod cylinders that have an open length several times their closed length. The hydraulic cylinders provide bi-directional forces so that the packer panel can be pushed away from or pulled towards the front wall of the container.

Abstract: Liquid fertilizer compositions and methods of making liquid fertilizer compositions are set forth herein. In one embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous ammonium chloride solution and an acrylamide copolymerized with acrylic acid. In another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous ammonium chloride solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5 and an anionic polyacrylamide. The anionic polyacrylamide is present between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight. In yet another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition consists essentially of at least 16.5 percent by weight ammonium chloride, between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight acrylamide copolymerized with acrylic acid or salt thereof, an effective amount of corrosion inhibitor, and water.

Abstract: Liquid fertilizer compositions and methods of making liquid fertilizer compositions are set forth herein. In one embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous ammonium chloride solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5, a dispersant selected from anionic polyacrylamides, and a corrosion inhibitor. In another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. The solution includes at least 16.5 percent by weight of ammonium chloride and between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight of dispersant. In yet another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition has a pH between 7.5 and 8.5. The composition consists essentially of at least 16.5 percent by weight ammonium chloride, between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight dispersant, an effective amount of corrosion inhibitor, and water.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided with the apparatus being arranged to control access to one or more resources in a computing device by one or more clients in said computing device. The apparatus further arranged to receive a request for access to a said resource from a first client, determine whether or not said resource is being used by a second client, and, if said resource is being used, remove said resource from said second client and provide said resource to said first client. The method and computer program correspond to the apparatus.

Abstract: A seal for an annulus filler for a gas turbine engine comprises a seal body releasably attached in use to the fan annulus filler, the seal body supporting two seal members so that in use one seal member is brought into contact with, and forms a seal against, an aerofoil surface of one of the fan blades, and the other seal member is brought into contact with, and forms a seal against, an aerofoil surface of the other of the fan blades.

Abstract: Liquid fertilizer compositions and methods of making liquid fertilizer compositions are set forth herein. In one embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous ammonium chloride solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5, a dispersant selected from anionic polyacrylamides, and a corrosion inhibitor. In another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. The solution includes at least 16.5 percent by weight of ammonium chloride and between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight of dispersant. In yet another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition has a pH between 7.5 and 8.5. The composition consists essentially of at least 16.5 percent by weight ammonium chloride, between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight dispersant, an effective amount of corrosion inhibitor, and water.

Abstract: Liquid fertilizer compositions and methods of making liquid fertilizer compositions are set forth herein. In one embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous ammonium chloride solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5, a dispersant selected from anionic polyacrylamides, and a corrosion inhibitor. In another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. The solution includes at least 16.5 percent by weight of ammonium chloride and between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight of dispersant. In yet another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition has a pH between 7.5 and 8.5. The composition consists essentially of at least 16.5 percent by weight ammonium chloride, between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight dispersant, an effective amount of corrosion inhibitor, and water.

Abstract: Liquid fertilizer compositions and methods of making liquid fertilizer compositions are set forth herein. In one embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous ammonium chloride solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5, a dispersant selected from anionic polyacrylamides, and a corrosion inhibitor. In another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. The solution includes at least 16.5 percent by weight of ammonium chloride and between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight of dispersant. In yet another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition has a pH between 7.5 and 8.5. The composition consists essentially of at least 16.5 percent by weight ammonium chloride, between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight dispersant, an effective amount of corrosion inhibitor, and water.

Abstract: A guide vane arrangement 20 for a gas turbine engine (10, FIG. 1) includes a vane member 21 extending between inner and outer platforms 22, 24 which are respectively mounted on inner and outer mounting members 42, 34. One of the inner and outer platforms 22, 24 includes a resilient means 44 for abutment with the respective inner or outer platform 22, 24 to permit relative movement between the inner or outer platform 22, 24 and the respective inner or outer mounting member 42, 34.