Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a reversible battery tray that has a plurality of first boundary reception areas at a first side, and a plurality of second boundary reception areas at a second side opposite to the first side. The first boundary reception areas have a first shape to receive a first type of battery with a corresponding second shape, and the second boundary reception areas have a third shape to receive a second type of battery with a corresponding fourth shape. The reversible battery tray may be positioned within a battery box such that the first side is exposed or the second side is exposed as selected by a user or an operator of a vehicle to utilize different types of batteries while also restraining movement of the selected type of battery by the user or the operator as well.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a reversible battery tray that has a plurality of first boundary reception areas at a first side, and a plurality of second boundary reception areas at a second side opposite to the first side. The first boundary reception areas have a first shape to receive a first type of battery with a corresponding second shape, and the second boundary reception areas have a third shape to receive a second type of battery with a corresponding fourth shape. The reversible battery tray may be positioned within a battery box such that the first side is exposed or the second side is exposed as selected by a user or an operator of a vehicle to utilize different types of batteries while also restraining movement of the selected type of battery by the user or the operator as well.

Abstract: Using a monitoring system to track fuel consumption and a computer to record the fuel consumption data, a hedging company can let its customers lock in the price of fuel and not the quantity or the delivery schedule because the hedging company has expertise in knowing the customers usage of the motor vehicle, including knowing the expected quantity and schedule of the fuel consumption, and can guarantee the price a customer pays for the fuel based in part on the customer's usage. For example, irrespective of if the customer actually uses 500 gallons of fuel or 1000 gallons of fuel, the price per gallon will be guaranteed to be ‘X’ dollars. ‘X’ being the price that the customer and the hedging company agree to.

Abstract: A radiation generating system for treating a coating on a substrate. A high voltage circuit provides power to a microwave generator that, in turn, supplies microwave radiation to drive a lamp. A current limiting device is connected between the high voltage circuit and the microwave generator, and a fault detector is connected to the high voltage circuit for providing an error signal in response to excess current being supplied to the microwave generator. A control is operative to interrupt a supply of AC power to the high voltage circuit in response to the error signal.

Abstract: A radiation generating system for treating a coating on a substrate. A high voltage circuit provides power to a microwave generator that, in turn, supplies microwave radiation to drive a lamp. A current limiting device is connected between the high voltage circuit and the microwave generator, and a fault detector is connected to the high voltage circuit for providing an error signal in response to excess current being supplied to the microwave generator. A control is operative to interrupt a supply of AC power to the high voltage circuit in response to the error signal.

Abstract: A microwave excited ultraviolet lamp system having a single electrical cable that supplies operating voltages from a power supply to a lamp head. The single electrical cable may provide high voltage to a magnetron of the lamp head and a lesser voltage to an internal blower of the lamp head. The electrical cable may incorporate conductors for transferring communications signals between the power supply and sensors associated with the lamp head.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for irradiating a substrate is convertible between a focus condition and a flood condition. The lamp assembly includes a radiation source and a reflector having first and second pivotal reflective bodies. Each reflective body has a concave reflective surface which, together, cooperate to partially surround the radiation source. The reflective bodies can pivot to define an emission opening positioned therebetween to emit radiation from the radiation source toward the substrate. First and second movable stop members respectively engage the first and second pivotal reflective bodies during pivotal movement and each stop member is movable between first and second positions. The first position defines a focused condition of the reflective bodies and emission opening and the second position defines a flood condition of the reflective bodies and emission opening.

Abstract: A microwave excited ultraviolet lamp system having a single electrical cable that supplies operating voltages from a power supply to a lamp head. The single electrical cable may provide high voltage to a magnetron of the lamp head and a lesser voltage to an internal blower of the lamp head. The electrical cable may incorporate conductors for transferring communications signals between the power supply and sensors associated with the lamp head.

Abstract: A mechanical linkage assembly, which includes one or more mechanical devices, such as ball joint assemblies, over molded around one or both opposing ends of a connecting rod. The connecting rod is formed with a reduced diameter portion to enable the mechanical device to rotate relative thereto, while limiting axial movement therebetween. In such a configuration, the same tooling can be used even though the length of the connecting rod changes, since the mechanical devices can be molded one after the other on the ends of the connecting rod which reduces the cost and complexity of manufacturing the assembly.

Abstract: A training and shooting aid for basketball players to eliminate and prevent interference by the guide arm and guide hand when shooting a basketball. The training and shooting aid includes an adjustable band adapted to encircle a player's guide arm. The band is intended to be snugly secured around the player's arm slightly above the elbow. A non-stretchable separable strap member has a free end adapted to be associated with the band member. The opposite end of the strap member is provided with a loop for placing around the thumb of the player's guide hand. Once the loop has been placed around the player's thumb, the strap member is adapted to be tightened, whereby the guide hand and thumb are pulled toward the elbow.