Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a remote control system for mixing equipment operated by an operator. The remote unit is used to control powered mixing equipment associated with a loading vehicle having an operator station. The remote unit is in communication with the mixing equipment and is operable by the operator to control a mixing cycle of the mixing equipment without the need for the operator to leave the loading vehicle. The mixing cycle is set to mix the material in the mixing equipment either the same number of revolutions of the mixing equipment for each load or for the same amount of elapsed time to reduce variations in the ending mixed product from load to load.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to eliminate conductive contamination reliability problems for assembled substrates, such as electrical arcing in power semiconductor leads. One embodiment of the invention involves a method for assembling an electrical component having leads on a substrate having conductive contacts, wherein an elastomer part encapsulates the leads of the electrical component. A second embodiment of the invention involves assembling an electrical component having leads to a substrate having conductive contacts, wherein an elastomer shape cut by a punch die encapsulates the leads of the electrical component. A third embodiment of the invention involves an assembled substrate including an electrical component having leads, and an elastomer surrounding the leads to encapsulate the leads.

Abstract: A cage for display of and storage of reels of cable, wire, chain, rope and the like having a six sided, wire formed arrangement with the sides thereof providing bearings for an axle upon which the reel rotates for material removal, a movable back section which is biased to provide a brake against free reel rotation and thus uncoiling of the material, a top and bottom and a front with the front providing a pricing or information section and an end receiving element to receive and removeably retain the end of the material during nonuse. The movable back not only acts as a brake but also allows reel mounting without having to physically lift the reel. The cage is also arranged for stacking of like cages.

Abstract: A rack system for mounting, displaying and dispensing of spooled cable, wire, chain, rope and the like including a longitudinally extending mounting bar to receive dual reel axle ends for mounting of a reel therebetween or receiving a continuous, multiple or individual axles for mounting a number of reels, at least one spring brake arranged to mount on the mounting bar to work and brake against the spooled material, an adjustable stop bar independently carried to prevent natural spring uncoiling despooling of the material from the reel and a display panel integral with the mounting bar for material identification. The rack provides a unit which allows for ease of individual reel removal, service or replacement; a compact, inherently neat and safe display area and a unit that may be free standing or wall mounted.