Abstract: The described aspects relate to a dust suppression resin, and a method of obtaining the dust suppression resin through the chemical recycling of thermoplastic polymer Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) or PET. The method for obtaining the resin includes a depolymerization reaction applied to the Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) polymer, such as post-consumer PET fragments, in the presence of the quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant. The method further includes subsequently adding a hydrophilic substance to increase a final viscosity of the resin. Other additives such as lignin extracted from vegetables, such as leaves and branches of trees, can also be added to make the resin more hydrophobic.

Abstract: A hydronic economizer module configured for use in a chiller system having a vapor compression cycle including a housing having at least a first air inlet. A heat exchanger assembly located within said housing. The heat exchanger includes at least one heat exchanger coil. A fan assembly includes at least one fan generally aligned with the at least one heat exchanger coil. At least one valve is movable between a plurality of positions to control a flow of fluid into said heat exchanger assembly. When said at least one valve is in a first position the economizer module is arranged in parallel with a component of the vapor compression cycle. When said at least one valve is in a second position the economizer module is arranged in series with said component of the vapor compression cycle.

Abstract: An access panel assembly and a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system incorporating the access panel assembly are provided. The HVAC system includes a heat exchanger assembly with a first heat exchanger coil and a second heat exchanger coil (e.g., in a V-shaped configuration). The first heat exchanger coil and the second heat exchanger coil each respectively include an exterior surface, an interior surface, a first edge, and a second edge. The access panel assembly is adjacent to the first edge of the first heat exchanger coil and the first edge of the second heat exchanger coil. The access panel assembly is configured to provide access (e.g., for cleaning and/or maintenance) to at least one of: the interior surface of the first heat exchanger coil and the interior surface of the second heat exchanger coil.

Abstract: A hydronic economizer module is configured for use in a chiller system that has a vapor compression cycle. The hydronic economizer module includes a heat exchanger assembly located within a housing having at least one heat exchanger coil, a fan assembly having at least one fan generally aligned with at least one heat exchanger coil, and at least one valve is movable between a plurality of positions to control a flow of fluid into the heat exchanger assembly. When the at least one valve is in a first position, the economizer module is arranged in parallel with a flat plate heat exchanger. When the at least one valve is in a second position, the economizer module is arranged in series with the flat plate heat exchanger. The flat plate heat exchanger includes at least one fluid port for communicating with a component of the vapor compression cycle.

Abstract: A hydronic economizer module configured for use in a chiller system having a vapor compression cycle including a in housing having at least a first air inlet. A heat exchanger assembly located within said housing. The heat exchanger includes at least one heat exchanger coil. A fan assembly includes at least one fan generally aligned with the at least one heat exchanger coil. At least one valve is movable between a plurality of positions to control a flow of fluid into said heat exchanger assembly. When said at least one valve is in a first position the economizer module is arranged in parallel with a component of the vapor compression cycle. When said at least one valve is in a second position the economizer module is arranged in series with said component of the vapor compression cycle.

Abstract: A floating game assembly including a float, a field goal post, a game mat, and a ball is provided. The float includes a body defining a central opening and a mount secured to the body. The float is configured to float on a water surface. The field goal post is inflatable or is formed from a plurality of pipes and a plurality of connection fittings. The plurality of pipes are connected with the plurality of connection fittings to form the field goal post, allowing the field goal post to be constructed and deconstructed. At least a portion of the field goal post can be inserted into the mount to removably secure the field goal post to the float.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chair with game features. A foldable chair includes a foldable structure having a back canvas structure, a bottom canvas secured to the foldable structure and having a through-hole, a cover flap removably connected to the bottom canvas covering the through-hole, and a back canvas removably secured to the back canvas structure. A field goal includes a plurality of pipes connected with a plurality of connection fittings. The back canvas can be removed so that the field goal can be removably connected to the back canvas structure. The cover flap can be moved from a first position covering the through-hole, and a second position where the through-hole is exposed. In some embodiments a foldable backboard can be removably connected to the back canvas structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chair with game features. A foldable chair includes a foldable structure having a back canvas structure, a bottom canvas secured to the foldable structure and having a through-hole, a cover flap removably connected to the bottom canvas covering the through-hole, and a back canvas removably secured to the back canvas structure. A field goal includes a plurality of pipes connected with a plurality of connection fittings. The back canvas can be removed so that the field goal can be removably connected to the back canvas structure. The cover flap can be moved from a first position covering the through-hole, and a second position where the through-hole is exposed. In some embodiments a foldable backboard can be removably connected to the back canvas structure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for inspecting a sample is described. The apparatus can have an X-ray source and detector, a housing, an access aperture in the housing, an access door covering the access aperture, and a stage positionable to extend through the access aperture to a load/unload point outside the housing. The method can include opening the first access door, moving at least a portion of a stage through the first access aperture to a position outside of the housing to receive the sample, moving the stage into the housing, closing the first access door, moving the stage to a position for inspection of the sample, applying X-rays to the sample, receiving X-rays passing through the sample with the X-ray detector, generating one or more signals based on the received X-rays, and displaying an image of the sample for analysis based on the one or more signals.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for inspecting a sample is described. The apparatus can have an X-ray source and detector, a housing, an access aperture in the housing, an access door covering the access aperture, and a stage positionable to extend through the access aperture to a load/unload point outside the housing. The method can include opening the first access door, moving at least a portion of a stage through the first access aperture to a position outside of the housing to receive the sample, moving the stage into the housing, closing the first access door, moving the stage to a position for inspection of the sample, applying X-rays to the sample, receiving X-rays passing through the sample with the X-ray detector, generating one or more signals based on the received X-rays, and displaying an image of the sample for analysis based on the one or more signals.

Abstract: A pintle hitch lock for locking a trailer hitch including a trailer tongue with a pintle ring. The pintle hitch lock includes a jam configured for mounting through the pintle ring. A clasp is connected to the jam, and the clasp is configured for connection to the trailer tongue. A pin is insertable through the clasp.

Abstract: A shield for use with a pair of orthodontic pliers in removing an orthodontic bracket. The shield fits snuggly onto one jaw of the pliers and provides side walls adjacent the plier jaws. The jaws have a recess near their distal end such that the confronting surfaces of the jaw recesses and the confronting surfaces of the side walls provide an enclosure about a bracket while it is being removed so that if it fractures the enclosure will contain any pieces that may break off the bracket.

Abstract: A splice assembly tool for assembling component parts of an electrical conductor while producing a splice connection between electrical cables therewith, comprises a first structural member adaptable for supporting force applying means thereon, said force applying means enabling a rotary force applied manually thereto to be converted to a longitudinal force for subsequent application against a first component part of said electrical connection, a second structural member adaptable for engaging a second component part in a manner to assist said first structural member in assembling the component parts relative to one another and transmission means for conveying said longitudinal force between said first and said second structural members, said first and said second structural members being coupled to one another by said transmission means, wherein at least one of said component parts comprises a tubular elastomeric sleeve and said force applying means provides a relatively high mechanical advantage when said r

Abstract: A sleeve-like insert of conductive elastomeric material of a type which serves as an internal shield in electrical connectors for connecting high voltage cables has an end portion folded upon itself, the enfolded portion being substantially permanently retained in its desired position by allowing insulative elastomeric material to fill apertures in the end portion and become bonded thereto in a void free manner, during molding of an insulating outer sleeve-like jacket about the insert.

Abstract: A cable shield connecting device for installation on a high voltage cable of the type having a metallic shield, the device including a relatively conformable, looped metal bar for placement around a bared portion of the metallic shield to extend circumferentially around a major portion of the circumference of the metallic shield while being spaced radially therefrom, a plurality of relatively flexible metallic fingers affixed to the bar, projecting from the bar in an axial direction and spaced circumferentially along the bar, each finger being attached to the metallic shield at a portion located remote from the bar to make electrical contact with the metallic shield, and a connecting conductor integral with the bar.

Abstract: An electrical cable accessory includes a generally tubular member of elastomeric material which is to be installed by placement over a cylindrical surface to grip the cylindrical surface, when in appropriate assembled relation therewith, with a predetermined gripping force established by dilation of the tubular member, the installation being facilitated by introducing fluid under pressure, through means provided in the tubular member, between the tubular member and the cylindrical surface, and simultaneously impeding the escape of the fluid under pressure from between the tubular member and the cylindrical surface by means adjacent one of the ends of the tubular member to cause dilation of the tubular member and establish a fluid layer between the tubular member and the cylindrical surface, thereby reducing the gripping force during installation.

Abstract: A heat transfer jacket is placed over the terminal portions of the conductors of a pair of high voltage cables which are connected in a splice connection wherein a housing surrounds the connected conductor portions, the heat transfer jacket extending longitudinally between the confronting ends of a pair of adaptor sleeves placed upon the insulation of the cables to engage and locate the adaptor sleeves relative to one another, and laterally between the conductors and the housing to provide a path of relatively high thermal conductivity between the connected conductor portions and the housing.