Abstract: An apparatus including a frame component into engagement with a front panel segment, a side panel segment, a rear panel segment, and a roof panel segment to form an enclosure. A rear opening is formed with an overhand portion and an exhaust member, wherein a vertical offset of the rear opening with respect to a front opening is configured to create a draw from a proximate front section to a proximate rear section of said frame component, wherein said draw is operable for pulling smoke or flame towards the rear opening.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided and includes a power source, a system board on which an electrical component is installed, a heat sink including a plurality of heat transfer surfaces to contact the electrical component and to thereby remove heat from the electrical component, a fan reversing control card coupled to the system board and configured to generate normal and reverse cycle rotation signals, and a fan coupled to the fan reversing control card and configured to receive the normal and reverse cycle rotation signals and to thereby operate in normal and reverse cycles in which the fan rotates in first and second directions, respectively, the fan being disposed within the computer such that the first and second directional rotations of the fan generate air flows in first and second directions with respect to the heat transfer surfaces, respectively.

Abstract: A method of operating an apparatus for use with a computer, including a power source, a system board, and a heat sink. The method includes operating a fan reversing control card, which is coupled to the system board, to generate normal and reverse cycle rotation signals in predetermined intervals, and controlling a fan, which is coupled to the fan reversing control card, by receiving the normal and reverse cycle rotation signals, and operating in normal and reverse cycles in which the fan rotates in first and second directions, respectively. The method further includes installing the fan within the computer sufficiently proximate to the heat transfer surfaces such that the first and second directional rotations of the fan generate air flows in first and second directions with respect to the heat transfer surfaces, respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus including a power source, a system board, coupled to the power source and disposed within the computer, on which an electrical component, which controls operations of the computer, is installed, a heat sink including heat transfer surfaces which are configured to contact the electrical component and to thereby remove heat therefrom, a fan reversing control card coupled to the system board and configured to generate normal and reverse cycle rotation signals in predetermined intervals, and a fan coupled to the fan reversing control card and configured to receive the rotation signals and to thereby operate in normal and reverse cycles in which the fan rotates in first and second directions, respectively. The fan is disposed proximate to the heat transfer surfaces such that the first and second directional rotations of the fan generate air flows in first and second directions with respect to the heat transfer surfaces, respectively.

Abstract: A transmitter and a water system or distribution protection device, such as a fire hydrant protection device, is disclosed. The water system protection device inhibits an unauthorized individual from accessing water from a water system device, such as a fire hydrant. The transmitter transmits a first signal when the water system protection device is tampered with. One or more sensing devices are provided that sense when the water system protection device has been tampered with, and cause the transmitter to transmit the first signal. The transmitter may also transmit a normal operation signal indicating that the water system protection device has not been tampered with. The first signal may be encrypted. The first signal may indicate the location of the water system device. An alarm, located at or near the water system device, may be activated when the water system protection device is tampered with.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a first cover and an attachment device to which the first cover is connected, wherein the attachment device can be used to attach the first cover to a fire hydrant such that the first cover covers the first nozzle cap. The apparatus may also be comprised of second and third covers which are also attached to the attachment device and which can be used to cover second and third nozzle caps of the fire hydrant. The attachment device may be comprised of a first portion, the first portion substantially in the form of a ring. The attachment device may be comprised of a second portion, and the second portion can be connected to the first portion so that the first portion and the second portion provide a closed ring.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a brassiere shoulder strap using as construction material superposed strips of fabric and plastic content and simultaneously fusing and removing as selvage the opposite edges of the strips thereby obviating an inturned edge-manifested seam in the shoulder strap.

Abstract: Acetobacter strains are identified as stable under agitated culture conditions and exhibit substantially reduced gluconic and keto-gluconic acids production. A method and media for producing bacterial cellulose under agitated culture conditions resulting in sustained production over an average of 70 hours of at least 0.1 g/liter per hour are achieved. A unique reticulated cellulose product is produced using the methods and conditions claimed, and may be converted to of a sheet characterized by substantial resistance to densification and great tensile strength when produced by sheet forming means. Preferred Acetobacter strains are ATCC Nos. 53264, 53263 and 53524.

Abstract: A propeller deflector system which includes rigid inclined vanes permanently mounted on the bottom of a hull of a water craft and aligned parallel with the longitudinal axis of the water craft. The vanes extend below a propeller and beyond an arc of the propeller. The propeller deflector system also includes a sensing device adapted to detect objects in water near a path of the water craft. The propeller deflector system is designed to prevent loss of human and animal life in the propeller.

Abstract: A method and media for producing bacterial cellulose under agitated culture conditions resulting in sustained production over an average of 70 hours of at least 0.1 g/liter per hour are achieved. A unique reticulated cellulose product is produced using the methods and conditions claimed, and may be converted to of a sheet characterized by substantial resistance to densification and great tensile strength when produced by sheet forming means. Acetobacter strains are identified as stable under agitated culture conditions and exhibit substantially reduced gluconic and keto-gluconic acids production.

Abstract: A product label containing information about a merchandise item which can be exchanged with a terminal or server. In its simplest form, the product label includes a memory and a connector coupled to the memory. In another form intended to be inaccessible to a user of the item, it includes a memory, a processor, a transceiver, and a power supply. In yet another form intended to be accessible to a user of the item, it includes a memory, a processor, a transceiver, a power supply, and a display. The product label is permanently affixed to the merchandise item. The stored information may include purchase and exchange information, as well as instructions for use.

Abstract: A method and media are provided for producing bacterial cellulose under agitated culture conditions resulting in sustained production over an average of 70 hours of at least 0.1 g/liter per hour are achieved. A unique reticulated cellulose product is produced using the methods and conditions claimed, and may be in the form of a sheet characterized by substantial resistance to densification and great tensile strength when produced by sheet forming means. Strains of Acetobacter that are stable under agitated culture conditions and that exhibit substantially reduced gluconic and keto-gluconic acids production are described.

Abstract: A tag punch system for punching symbols into livestock identification tags or other target materials comprises a handle system, a pressure positioning system located on a first handle of the handle system, and a punching system located on a second handle of the handle system. The punching system has one or more stencil chains, having a plurality of user-selectable stencils. A target material is positioned and secured over a slider stencil of the pressure positioning system, a desired stencil is selected and brought into position, and the two handles are squeezed together causing the stencil symbol to be punched into the target material.

Abstract: A method and media for producing bacterial cellulose under agitated culture conditions resulting in sustained production over an average of 70 hours of at least 0.1 g/liter per hour are achieved. A unique reticulated cellulose II product is produced using the methods and conditions claimed, and may be in the form of a sheet characterized by resistance to densification and great tensile strength when produced by sheet forming means. Also strains of Acetobacter that are stable under agitated culture conditions and that exhibit substantially reduced gluconic and keto-gluconic acids production are described.

Abstract: A brush/shunt assembly for an electric motor is provided. The shunt portion of the assembly is a stranded wire shunt with a joined (e.g., fused) end that can be easily inserted into a slotted terminal. A lubricant can be added to reduce insertion forces.

Abstract: A method and media for producing bacterial cellulose under agitated culture conditions resulting in sustained production over an average of 70 hours of at least 0.1 g/liter per hour are achieved. A unique reticulated cellulose product is produced using the methods and conditions claimed, and may be in the form of a sheet characterized by substantial resistance to densification and great tensile strength when produced by sheet forming means.Strains of Acetobacter that are stable under agitated culture conditions and that exhibit substantially reduced gluconic and keto-gluconic acid production are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the production of microbial cellulose where a cellulose-producing organism is grown under agitated conditions in the presence of a polyacrylamide-containing polymer.