Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to illustrate a clearance design process and strategy with CCA-ACC optimization for exhaust gas temperature (EGT) and performance improvement. In some examples, an apparatus includes a case surrounding at least part of a turbine engine, the at least part of the turbine engine including a turbine or a compressor. The apparatus further includes a first source to obtain external air; a second source to obtain cooled cooling air; a heat exchanger to control temperature of cooled cooling air; and a case cooler to provide active clearance control air to the case to control deflection of the case, wherein the active clearance control air is a combination of the external air and the cooled cooling air, the case cooler coupled to the heat exchanger using a first valve, the first valve triggered by a first control signal.

Abstract: A new version of a paintbrush cures the painter's cramp from gripping a paintbrush for a long period of time and allows for a superior method of painting with more control covering a larger area in a faster time. A gloved version of the paint brush covers the painter's hands to keep them from getting paint on them. The paint brush is worn attached to a glove or on the hand or wrist so that the hand is free from gripping or holding the brush tightly. The width of the paintbrush allows for covering more area and faster painting and better control as an extension of the hand. A artists painters version could be used for small interchangeable or fixed brushes and tools and useful for other industries such as applying makeup useful for a makeup professional.

Abstract: A wristband fantasy sports game or wristband fantasy sports game played along with an optional board or and optional online score and league tracking system. The playing method comprises (a) selecting a wristband game piece which has one athlete on one side and another athlete on the opposite side or underside.

Abstract: A personal protection system is mountable to a user for distributing air to the user includes a shell providing structure. A fan module is supported by the shell for generating a flow of air. Cushioning is provided between the fan module and the shell to reduce vibrations and noise. The fan module includes a fan with blades having an airfoil shape for added noise reduction. An air flow channel is in fluid communication with the fan module for routing the flow of air. A pair of nozzle tips are in fluid communication with the air flow channel and are rotatably adjustable to allow directional adjustment of the flow of air toward a neck of the user. The personal protection system also includes a face shield with multiple removable layers which are sterilized as a unit using gamma radiation.

Abstract: An aquarium/terrarium terraining system for providing at least two different terrain levels within the aquarium/terrarium. A substantially rectangular terraining partition of varying or adjustable height is securely inserted into the aquarium/terrarium and thereby creates a partition between front and back, or two sides or two other wall of the an aquarium or terrarium. The partition enables the creation of various terrain levels using gravel or other aquarium/terrarium fillers.

Abstract: An aquarium landscape system provides a landscape partition enabling the creation of multiple different terrain levels within the aquarium. An internal illumination system is shown having a light assembly underneath the glass bottom of the aquarium and light carrying tubes within the aquarium for carrying the light from the bottom of the tank to the bottom of one or more of the decorative structures within the tank, thereby internally illuminating the decorative structure. In another embodiment of the invention, the exterior surface of the decorative structures within the aquarium is illuminated with a spot light effect. The color of the internal and exterior illumination of the decorative structures can be changed individually for each structure, or can be changed for all structures.