Abstract: A split LB 10 conduit that includes a base LB 10 conduit that includes a top half, a bottom half, a horizontal orifice and a vertical orifice, the base LB 10 conduit is split open into the top half and the bottom half and a plurality of electrical wires that are placed within the top half and the bottom half of the base LB 10 conduit, the electrical wires are sealed between the top half and the bottom half of the base LB 10 conduit, the electrical wires are sealed with a plurality of removable threaded screws that are extended through a plurality of threaded apertures. The split LB 10 conduit also includes a method for installing a plurality of electrical wires with a split LB 10 conduit.

Abstract: A method of making a filled resin includes the steps of: Providing a wiped film evaporator with an internal evaporator chamber maintained under vacuum and having an internal chamber wall maintained at an elevated temperature; introducing solvent-borne particles and organic matrix into the internal chamber; and compounding the solvent-borne particles and the organic matrix in the internal evaporator chamber by forming a thin film against the internal chamber wall, the thin film including organic matrix and particles, and the vacuum conditions and elevated temperature being sufficient to remove solvent from the particles and organic matrix to provide the filled resin. Less than about 10% of the particles in the resulting filled resin are agglomerated.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that relate to determining the phase compositions of a multiphase fluid flow in a fluid line, including determining a flow velocity parameter which is related to the flow velocity of the fluid flow in the fluid line using a flow sensor and obtaining a vibration signal from the fluid flow using a vibration sensor comprising a target disposed in the fluid flow which vibrates in response to fluid flow in the fluid line. The signal may be analysed to determine an energy parameter which is related to the energy of the vibration signal within a frequency band, and a phase composition parameter, such as a dryness parameter, relating to the phase compositions of the fluid flow is determined using the flow velocity parameter and the energy parameter. An apparatus for determining the phase compositions of a multiphase fluid flow in a fluid line is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making a filled resin includes the steps of: Providing a wiped film evaporator with an internal evaporator chamber maintained under vacuum and having an internal chamber wall maintained at an elevated temperature; introducing solvent-borne particles and organic matrix into the internal chamber; and compounding the solvent-borne particles and the organic matrix in the internal evaporator chamber by forming a thin film against the internal chamber wall, the thin film including organic matrix and particles, and the vacuum conditions and elevated temperature being sufficient to remove solvent from the particles and organic matrix to provide the filled resin. Less than about 10% of the particles in the resulting filled resin are agglomerated.

Abstract: A method and system to capture geometry of a three dimensional target while disambiguating multiple projected target elements. The system projects at least three light pattern elements toward a target at a diverse spacing relative to each other. The system captures at least one image of the target while illuminated by at least one of the pattern elements. The pattern elements are moved relative to the target. The system disambiguates one pattern element from any other contained within an image of the target, at least in part based on the diverse spacing. The system measures triangulation locations of points on a three-dimensional surface of the target.

Abstract: A transformer is provided comprising a first member upon which a first circuit is wound; a second member upon which a second circuit is wound such that power is transferred to the second circuit in a contact-less manner; and a signal transmitter on the first member in close proximity to an appropriate receiver on the second member together with a signal transmitter on the second member in close proximity to an appropriate receiver on the first member such that said transmitters and receivers exchange signals in a contact-less manner, whereby the circuits are embedded in a high thermal conductivity resin. An exemplary embodiment of the invented transformer is one where the second member rotates relative to the first member.

Abstract: Frame assemblies (10) for displaying sheets of advertising on portable structures such as portable toilets are adapted for durability and ease of use and maintenance. In various embodiments a frame assembly according to the invention may comprise a cover (32) for protecting sheets of advertising, a backing (34) for supporting the sheets, and various types of novel frame members (12). In other embodiments frame assemblies according to the invention can comprise sets (72, 74) of mating frame members (12), the frame members held together, when advertising is installed, at least partly by the interaction of flanges or other portions of the mating members.

Abstract: Frame assemblies (10) for displaying sheets of advertising on portable structures such as portable toilets are adapted for durability and ease of use and maintenance. In various embodiments a frame assembly according to the invention may comprise a cover (32) for protecting sheets of advertising, a backing (34) for supporting the sheets, and various types of novel frame members (12). In other embodiments frame assemblies according to the invention can comprise sets (72, 74) of mating frame members (12), the frame members held together, when advertising is installed, at least partly by the interaction of flanges or other portions of the mating members.

Abstract: Improvements in systems and methods for advertising. Systems and methods according to the invention include specially-adapted computer networks 200, unique data input and acquisition devices 261, and processes for implementing, monitoring, and assessing advertising campaigns. Systems and methods are particularly useful in advertising campaigns directed to multiple locations, and are suitable for use both with fixed or permanent structures and with portable toilets and other temporary or moveable structures.

Abstract: A handheld tool for removing soft material from an object includes a scoop portion supported by longitudinal handle portion. The scoop portion has a concave wall extending upwardly from a bottom to terminate in a rim edge. The rim edge may have a first edge portion on a first lateral side so as to form forming a first cutting edge with a first cutting characteristic, a second edge portion on a second lateral side so as to form forming a second cutting edge with a second cutting characteristic, and a third edge portion extending transversely of the longitudinal axis to form a third cutting edge. The scoop portion may be rotatably supported on the handle portion. The handle portion may have a proximal portion supporting the scoop and a flattened distal portion offset from the proximal portion. A transverse ridge may be located proximately to the scoop portion.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods useful for transforming exterior or interior walls, roofs, ceilings, and other surfaces of portable restrooms and other temporary, portable, or otherwise movable structures 10 into advertising billboards 26, 80.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with preparations for application to human skin including a cream or lotion base together with a quantity of a skin-tightening agent consisting essentially of gliadin. Products such as creams, lotions, facial masks and sunscreens can be prepared which exhibit desirable skin-tightening or anti-wrinkle effects.

Abstract: System for cooling a pumpable material comprising an inline continuous mechanical mixer having a feed inlet, a liquid cryogen inlet, and a cooled product outlet; a cryogenic liquid delivery and injection system adapted to introduce a liquid cryogen into the liquid cryogen inlet; and a feed pump adapted to introduce the pumpable material into the feed inlet.

Abstract: System for cooling a pumpable material comprising an inline continuous mechanical mixer having a feed inlet, a liquid cryogen inlet, and a cooled product outlet; a cryogenic liquid delivery and injection system adapted to introduce a liquid cryogen into the liquid cryogen inlet; and a feed system adapted to introduce the pumpable material into the feed inlet.

Abstract: A method rapidly cools meat by exposure to a rapid cooling temperature of no more than about ?10° C. for sufficient time to provide a frozen crust on the meat and chills the resultant crust-frozen meat by exposure of said crust-frozen meat to a chilling temperature greater than the rapid cooling temperature but no more than about +10° C. to raise the temperature of the surface of the meat and to maintain said surface at a temperature no higher than the freezing temperature of the meat for at least sufficient time to injure lethally and/or kill bacteria, thereby reducing the viability of bacteria on meat. The method has particular application in the processing of poultry meat to kill bacteria comprising the Campylobacter and/or Salmonella species. The meat is disinfected in a non-intrusive manner, leaving the meat in as natural a state as possible.

Abstract: A method for determining the flow rate of a fluid, having a liquid fraction and a gas fraction, comprising the steps of: measuring the pressure and temperature of said fluid at a flow control device through which said cyrogenic fluid passes; inputting said measured pressure and Cv into an algorithm; and performing a single or multi-step iteration to determine a fluid mass flow rate of the fluid through said flow control device using said algorithm that relates the mass flow rate of said fluid to said Cv, and mass densities of said liquid fraction and said gas fraction of said fluid which are a function of said measured pressure, and temperature. A system is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device which may be mounted to the front of a tractor and which is operative to fold over corn stalks and the like before they engage the front tires of the tractor. The device positions dragging units in front of each of the front tires of the tractor, whereby the dragging units are dragged over the ground in front of the tires when the tractor is moving. The weight of each of the dragging units is sufficient to cause it to substantially fold over corn stalks and the like prior to their engagement with the front tires of the tractor, thereby greatly minimizing wear to the tires caused by engagement with the corn stalks and the like.

Abstract: A frame for resiliently supporting an individual relative to a ground surface. The inventive device includes an elongated main frame member having a steering tube mounted to a first end and a rear fork pivotally mounted to a second end thereof. A spring assembly extends between the main frame member and the rear fork to support the same in a collinear orientation. A pair of pivot pins extend through the main frame member to pivotally couple the rear fork thereto, the second pivot pin supports a guide pulley which directs a drive chain relative to the rear fork to permit articulation of the rear fork without interference with the chain.