Abstract: A system provides the operator of a refrigeration package, such as a water-chilling package, with both short term and long term economic and quantitative analyses of the operating chiller, comparing the existing performance to the hypothetical design rated performance of other chillers, using actual operating conditions and parameters. The system performs such analyses using either historical evaporator tonnage and actual power usage data, or works in real time to provide a “snapshot” economic forecast, based on the immediate conditions. During real time monitoring of various performance data, the system can also identify unsatisfactory performance conditions, i.e. faults, and provide the operator with onsite information as to the possible causes of, and potential solutions to, the unsatisfactory condition.

Abstract: An apparatus for isolating and exercising the triceps muscle and the inner pectorals by using free weights. The apparatus places the body in the safest position possible for performing these exercises and can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of weightlifting bars and most sizes of weightlifter. The apparatus can also be adjusted to allow the exerciser to perform the lying bench press.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention an object oriented wizard creation mechanism provides an environment and set of facilities for creating and modifying wizards. The preferred embodiment wizard creation mechanism provides a WizardWizard mechanism for creating the skeleton of new wizard, a WizardDesigner mechanism for specializing and WizardMetaDataManager mechanism for persisting and retrieving created wizards. The WizardWizard guides the developer through a predetermined series of steps that are required to define a the basic components of a new wizard. The WizardDesigner takes these basic components and guides the developer through a specialization process that further customizes and defines the new wizard. In the preferred embodiment, the WizardWizard and the WizardDesigner create and specialize the target wizard from a component based Wizard framework.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention an object oriented wizard creation mechanism provides an environment and set of facilities for creating and modifying wizards. The preferred embodiment wizard creation mechanism provides a WizardWizard mechanism for creating the skeleton of new wizard, a WizardDesigner mechanism for specializing and WizardMetaDataManager mechanism for persisting and retrieving created wizards. The WizardWizard guides the developer through a predetermined series of steps that are required to define a the basic components of a new wizard. The WizardDesigner takes these basic components and guides the developer through a specialization process that further customizes and defines the new wizard. In the preferred embodiment, the WizardWizard and the WizardDesigner create and specialize the target wizard from a component based Wizard framework.

Abstract: A system is provided that provides the operator of a refrigeration package, such as a water-chilling package, with both short term and long term economic and quantitative analyses of the operating chiller, comparing the existing performance to the hypothetical design rated performance of other chillers, using actual operating conditions and parameters under which the existing package operates. The system economically differentiates the future use of the existing chiller with respect to the future use of one or more prospective replacement chillers. The system performs such analyses using either historical evaporator tonnage and actual power usage data, or works in real time to provide a “snapshot” economic forecast, based on the immediate conditions. During real time monitoring of a wide variety of performance data, the system can also identify unsatisfactory performance conditions, i.e.

Abstract: A multi-layer packaging film comprising layers having varying degrees of cross-linking when subjected to electron beam (EB) radiation. The outer layer has a high degree of cross-linking to improve the adhesion, strength, toughness and heat resistance of the film and the inner layer has a low degree of cross-linking to improve the sealability. Bags made from the multiple layer films are especially useful for shrink packaging, and particularly for shrink packaging of meats having large cavities.