Abstract: A remediation plant for remediating drilling mud, cuttings, and fluids. The preferred plant includes a reboiler that is adapted to provide heat to the drilling mud, cuttings, and fluid, a mud drum that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a distillation column that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a heat exchanger that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a condenser that is operatively connected to the distillation column, a condenser tank that is operatively connected to the condenser, an oil-water separator that is operatively connected to the condenser tank, and a pump that is operatively connected to the oil-water separator. The preferred remediation plant is adapted to remove synthetic drilling fluid from drilling mud, cuttings, and fluids. A method for remediating drilling mud, cuttings, and fluid.

Abstract: A carbon reduction assembly adapted for use with wet and dry coal combustion products (“CCPs”). The assembly includes a direct-fired carbon reduction section having a dry material inlet device that is adapted to receive the dry CCPs and a direct-fired carbon reduction section burner unit that is adapted to reduce carbon content in the dry CCPs. The assembly also includes a direct-fired dryer section that is operatively connected with the direct-fired carbon reduction section and has a wet material inlet device that is adapted to receive the wet CCPs and a direct-fired dryer section drum that is adapted to dry the wet CCPs. The assembly further includes a control unit that is operatively connected with the carbon reduction section and the dryer section. An amount of hot gas generated by the carbon reduction section is conveyed to the dryer section, and the assembly is adapted to produce dry fly ash.

Abstract: A carbon reduction assembly adapted for use with wet and dry coal combustion products (“CCPs”). The assembly includes a direct-fired carbon reduction section having a dry material inlet device that is adapted to receive the dry CCPs and a direct-fired carbon reduction section burner unit that is adapted to reduce carbon content in the dry CCPs. The assembly also includes a direct-fired dryer section that is operatively connected with the direct-fired carbon reduction section and has a wet material inlet device that is adapted to receive the wet CCPs and a direct-fired dryer section drum that is adapted to dry the wet CCPs. The assembly further includes a control unit that is operatively connected with the carbon reduction section and the dryer section. An amount of hot gas generated by the carbon reduction section is conveyed to the dryer section, and the assembly is adapted to produce dry fly ash.

Abstract: A system and method for creating protective sports articles. The system includes a last. A liner of flexible material that defines a pocket is provided. A plurality of padding pieces are provided that each have a bottom surface and an adhesive disposed over the bottom surface. The method includes inserting the last into the pocket of the liner. The method also includes positioning the bottom surface of each of the padding pieces over the liner to engage the adhesive against the liner. The method further includes applying pressure to the padding pieces to bond the adhesive of the padding pieces to the liner to secure the padding pieces to the liner and to form a completed article. The method further includes removing the completed article from the last.

Abstract: A remediation plant for remediating drilling mud, cuttings, and fluids. The preferred plant includes a reboiler that is adapted to provide heat to the drilling mud, cuttings, and fluid, a mud drum that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a distillation column that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a heat exchanger that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a condenser that is operatively connected to the distillation column, a condenser tank that is operatively connected to the condenser, an oil-water separator that is operatively connected to the condenser tank, and a pump that is operatively connected to the oil-water separator. The preferred remediation plant is adapted to remove synthetic drilling fluid from drilling mud, cuttings, and fluids. A method for remediating drilling mud, cuttings, and fluid.

Abstract: An incident survey system. The incident survey system includes a site loss prevention system and a RF survey system. The RF survey system includes (i) at least one device for receiving RF signals from remote devices having a unique MAC address, (ii) an interface for connecting the site loss prevention system to the RF survey network and (iii) a data logger adapted for storing information received by the device. An interface connects the site loss prevention system to the RF survey network. In addition, a monitoring service may be used for responding to a triggering event reported by the site loss prevention system.

Abstract: A creeper tool device ensures that tools and fasteners are readily accessible while working on an underbody of a vehicle. The device includes a support member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, a second end and a pair of opposed sides extending between the first end and the second end. The top surface is configured for supporting a head and upper body of a user thereon when the user is lying in a supine position. A plurality of magnets is coupled to the support member wherein each of the magnets is configured for receiving a fastener thereon for magnetically coupling the fastener to the associated magnet. A plurality of casters is coupled to the bottom surface of the support member.

Abstract: A method of repairing a refractory brick wall in a furnace that includes: (a) identifying a refractory brick wall or portion thereof that requires repair/reconstruction, pre engineering construction dimensions and accommodating various battery oven designs and oven heating systems; (b) demolishing the refractory brick wall or wall portion thereof identified in step (a); (c) installing outer reusable forms in situ, defining a new wall or portion thereof; (d) installing inner consumable forms defining one or more passageways within the new wall or portion thereof; and (e) pouring castable material into one or more areas bounded by the outer forms; (f) curing said castable material; and (g) removing the outer reuseable forms.

Abstract: A system and method to provide node-to-node connectivity in a communications network are disclosed. A virtual connection is established between a source node coupled to a client and a destination node within the connection-oriented network using standards-based signaling. A communication session is then activated between the client and the destination node on the virtual connection.

Abstract: A collapsible frame for a cloth or canvas-like top for a boat, having latching members which retain the collapsible frame to a plurality of mounting brackets secured to the boat frame. The latching members allow for the boat frame to be quickly orientated in either an open position, providing protection to the occupants of the boat, a closed position, used to store the frame on the boat when not in use, or a travel position, securing the boat cover frame in a manner sufficient to allow movement of the boat on a trailer. In changing the position of the frame, the latching member may be disconnected from the mounting brackets without the use of tools or removable parts that may be lost or misplaced. Additionally, the latching members include a pair of wings including retaining ridges which allow a latching of frame members to one another, securing frame members not in use during various configurations of the collapsible frame.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a sweepstakes includes an online component permitting entry into the sweepstakes by a user via an Internet connection to a World Wide Web site. A telephone component is also provided that receives telephone calls from participants and via an interactive voice response system permits the participants to enter the sweepstakes. As a condition of entry, the participants via either component are requested to provide information, which is stored and combined to provide a database of information on the participants of both the online component and the telephone component. Registration, including warranty registration, may also be provided using the integrated network system.