Abstract: There is provided a milking cluster (102) for milking an animal, the milking cluster comprising a plurality of teat cups (1) connected to a clawpiece (106). The clawpiece comprises a plurality of milk inlets that are connected to the plurality of teat cups via respective short milk tubes (11). A milk flow passageway begins at the barrel of the teat cup and ends at the clawbowl of the clawpiece, and a valve system is present within each milk flow passageway. The valve system comprises a first pressure-actuated valve through which milk flowing along the milk flow passageway must pass.

Abstract: There is provided a milking cluster (102) for milking an animal, the milking cluster comprising a plurality of teat cups (1) connected to a clawpiece (106). The clawpiece comprises a plurality of milk inlets that are connected to the plurality of teat cups via respective short milk tubes (11). A milk flow passageway begins at the barrel of the teat cup and ends at the clawbowl of the clawpiece, and a valve system is present within each milk flow passageway. The valve system comprises a first pressure-actuated valve through which milk flowing along the milk flow passageway must pass.

Abstract: A mobile phone having an integrated solar powered charging system includes a housing with a solar panel, a regulating circuit, and a cord. The solar panel is connected to the regulating circuit with an electrically conductive element. An electrical current generated by the solar panel is transferred through a conductor to the regulating circuit. When the battery cover is installed onto the mobile phone, the regulating circuit contacts and charges the mobile phone battery. The solar powered charging system can be incorporated into an adjustable charging dock for a tablet or a mobile phone having a housing with an integrally formed solar panel connected to a regulating circuit that is electrically connected to the mounting surface of the charging dock. A mobile device is connected to the mounting surface of the charging dock to receive a charge.

Abstract: A solar powered attic fan having a solar panel in electrical communication with a fan vent having a housing. The attic fan system operates on a Variable Direct Current (VDC) that is powered by solar power. The housing is adapted to support a motor having fan blades attached thereto. The housing is connected to the underside of a roof vent. A flange is located around the perimeter of the housing. The flange has a surface that receives an attaching element. A fastener can be received by an opening in the flange to secure the housing to the underside of a roof vent. The flange can be a layer extending from the perimeter of the housing to create a seal between the housing and an opening of a roof vent. The flange has a plurality of hinged mounting tabs having an opening adapted to receive a fastener.