Abstract: A load former includes a frame, a loading zone bounded on a first end by a stop wall having a stop surface lying in a plane and a rear wall at a rear side of the frame, and a cookie sheet slidably supported by the frame for travel along a path perpendicular to the plane. The path includes portions on first and second sides of the plane, and a portion of the cookie sheet in the second portion of the path defines a bottom of the loading zone. A platform extends over the first portion of the path, and a top wall is vertically spaced from the platform to define a storage space between the top wall and the platform. The storage space has a front opening so that it is accessible from the front of the load former.

Abstract: A modular bed and seat system for use in a vehicle having a rear cargo area includes a pair of side boxes, a front side thereof having at least one extension rail aperture. Each side box contains at least one extension rail movable from a retracted position to an extended position partially extending out of one of the extension rail apertures. Each extension rail and an inner side of each side box include at least two mounting apertures. A plurality of support panels each include rigid mounting prongs adapted for engaging the mounting apertures. In use, with the side boxes mounted to the two side walls of the rear cargo area of the vehicle, and with the extension rails set to desired positions, each support panel is placed to engage with the mounting apertures on either. As such, a variety of support panel configurations is achievable.

Abstract: An accessory mounting system for a spare tire and at least one ratchet strap includes a platform having a plurality of mounting apertures formed therethrough. A pair of wedge brackets, each fixed with the platform, is further adapted at an inside arched surface thereof for fixing against the circumferential tread of the spare tire. An outside surface of each mounting bracket includes a mounting hole pattern for attaching various accessories thereto. In use, with the at least one flexible strap traversing the wedge brackets at two or more strap slots formed therein, the ratchet strap is actuated to tighten the accessory mounting system to the spare tire. Preferably, the accessory mounting system further includes a tire face mounting plate with a mounting hole pattern for fixing various accessories thereto.

Abstract: A heat sealing tool for sealing a lidstock to a rigid polymeric container comprising a well and a flange with a curved upper sealing surface and a lower surface wherein the tool comprises a first plate adapted to contact the lower surface of the flange and a second plate adapted to press the lidstock against the sealing surface of the flange, wherein the second plate is curved with substantially the same curvature as the sealing surface of the flange.

Abstract: An ultrasonic cleaner is provided with a user interface, display, and a solution timer unit that tracks the amount of time cleaning solution has been in use. The solution life is displayed in hours and minutes that can be adjusted or reset by an operator. The ultrasonic cleaner includes a solution reset key conspicuously located on a control panel that is mounted on a housing of the ultrasonic cleaner. An operator may periodically check how long the solution has been in use by simply looking at a screen displaying the time elapsed since the beginning of the period. The display may also indicate cleaning cycle times and status, such as the completion of a cleaning cycle; and the user interface may allow the operator to set cleaning cycle parameters, such as cleaning cycle time.

Abstract: A dispensing tip for extruding a thin flat ribbon of transparent setting material onto a fingerprint. The application tip includes a tubular portion that may be friction fitted to the end of a static mixer and a flared output portion with a cross-sectional area smaller than the cross-sectional area of the tubular input portion. The difference in cross-sectional areas causes the setting material to be extruded into a thin ribbon with a wide, flat cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A crawler that is either based on an interactive mode of operation or includes an interactive mode along with one or more other modes, such as automatic or manual. Similar to an automatic mode crawler, the crawler traverses web sites, web content and links. However, if the crawler encounters a structure that requires human interaction, such as a form, a radio button selector, a drop down selector, a human verification test, etc., the crawler pauses and prompts a user to take action.

Abstract: A drug delivery device for placement in a body includes a drug core comprising a pharmaceutically active agent, and a holder that holds the drug core. The holder is made of a material impermeable to passage of the active agent and includes at least one opening for passage of the pharmaceutically agent therethrough to eye tissue. The holder is continuous with the top through a continuous loop. The continuous loop may be reinforced and sized to provide a point from which the device can be anchored when implanted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a belt mounted portable pneumatic pressure regulator where a CO2, compressed tank, or similar pressurized canister can be connected to the pressure regulator on one side and a hose can be connected to the other side of the regulator. The hose provides a regulated supply of pneumatic air for an air driven power tool, paint gun, or other piece of equipment that operates from a supply of pressurized air. The regulator may include a pressure gauge, adjusting knob, and a pressure relief or burst valve.

Abstract: A support base for a front-loading sterilizer includes a retractable shelf for staging items to be loaded into the sterilizer, and for drying and cooling items that are removed from the sterilizer. The support base further includes a fan unit for directing an air flow from an interior cavity of the support base through a rear member of the support base to assist in drying and cooling the staged items. The fan unit is operated by a switch, which may positioned to be engaged by the shelf when the shelf is in a retracted position. The support base optionally includes a heating element for directing heat to the interior of the cavity. The support base may be constructed as an integral component of the sterilizer, integrally including at least one sterilizer chassis panel attached at a top edge of the support base.

Abstract: A condensate collector is combined with a sterilizer support base that includes a base housing having a holding shelf slidably mounted within a cavity in the base housing, and top surface for receiving and supporting a sterilizer unit. The condensate collector is fixedly attached at a front edge of the top surface so that a first edge of a drain surface of the condensate collector is positioned near a vertical surface of the sterilizer unit through which a sterilization chamber of the sterilizer unit is accessed, and a second edge of the drain surface is positioned over an area defined by the holding shelf. The drain surface is pitched toward the second edge, and further includes first and second rails respectively positioned along at least a portion of third and fourth edges of the drain surface. The drain surface thereby enables condensation flowing from the sterilization chamber to be discharged into the holding shelf.

Abstract: A retaining device (1) for at least two containers (5, 5?) comprises a basic body (11) with an accommodating opening (2), in which the containers (5, 5?) can be fixed in a defined removal sequence. This retaining device (1) is a constituent part of a container arrangement having at least two containers (5, 5?), and accommodates the containers (5, 5?). The container arrangement is characterized by such an arrangement of the containers (5, 5?) in the retaining device (1) that the containers can be removed from the retaining device (1) in a predeterminable sequence.

Abstract: A retainer for supporting gun parts in an ultrasonic bath is provided with a plurality of supports that retain such gun parts in positions whereby cleaning of such parts by ultrasonic means is optimized. The retainer supports are specifically configured to maximize the removal of dirt and debris from gun parts, and certain supports are adjustable to accommodate a variety of gun makes and models. The retainer is also constructed to prevent direct contact between gun parts, which might otherwise result in unnecessary wearing at such contact locations.

Abstract: A support base for a front-loading sterilizer includes a retractable shelf for staging items to be loaded into the sterilizer, and for drying and cooling items that are removed from the sterilizer. The retractable shelf includes a holding element characterized by periodically-spaced lateral troughs and crests. Items to be dried may be positioned on the crests so that ambient air may flow below the items for drying and condensate may drain into the troughs. The drying element may be fixed to or removable from the holding element. The support base may optionally and integrally include chassis members of the sterilizer.

Abstract: A support base for a front-loading sterilizer includes a retractable shelf for staging items to be loaded into the sterilizer, and for drying and cooling items that are removed from the sterilizer. The retractable shelf includes a holding element characterized by periodically-spaced lateral troughs and crests. Items to be dried may be positioned on the crests so that ambient air may flow below the items for drying and condensate may drain into the troughs. The drying element may be fixed to or removable from the holding element. The support base may optionally and integrally include chassis members of the sterilizer.

Abstract: A retainer for supporting gun parts in an ultrasonic bath is provided with a plurality of supports that retain such gun parts in positions whereby cleaning of such parts by ultrasonic means is optimized. The retainer supports are specifically configured to maximize the removal of dirt and debris from gun parts, and certain supports are adjustable to accommodate a variety of gun makes and models. The retainer is also constructed to prevent direct contact between gun parts, which might otherwise result in unnecessary wearing at such contact locations.

Abstract: A retainer for supporting gun parts in an ultrasonic bath is provided with a plurality of supports that retain such gun parts in positions whereby cleaning of such parts by ultrasonic means is optimized. The retainer supports are specifically configured to maximize the removal of dirt and debris from gun parts, and certain supports are adjustable to accommodate a variety of gun makes and models. The retainer is also constructed to prevent direct contact between gun parts, which might otherwise result in unnecessary wearing at such contact locations.

Abstract: A retainer for supporting gun parts in an ultrasonic bath is provided with a plurality of supports that retain such gun parts in positions whereby cleaning of such parts by ultrasonic means is optimized. The retainer supports are specifically configured to maximize the removal of dirt and debris from gun parts, and certain supports are adjustable to accommodate a variety of gun makes and models. The retainer is also constructed to prevent direct contact between gun parts, which might otherwise result in unnecessary wearing at such contact locations.