Abstract: A firearm adapter for AM180 .22 caliber cartridge drums includes: a tower adapted to engage with a cartridge-receiving mechanism of the firearm; a plate having a first surface to releasably engage with and retain the cartridge drum in a plane generally parallel to the plate, and a second surface to engage with and retain the tower in an orientation at a substantial angle to the plane of the plate; and an aperture in the plate that aligns with a feeding aperture in the drum and the tower so as to transport the cartridge from the drum to the tower.

Abstract: A system comprises a valve; a plurality of RFID sensor assemblies coupled to the valve to monitor a plurality of parameters associated with the valve; a control tag configured to wirelessly communicate with the respective tags that are coupled to the valve, the control tag being further configured to communicate with an RF reader; and an RF reader configured to selectively communicate with the control tag, the reader including an RF receiver. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A system comprises a valve; a plurality of RFID sensor assemblies coupled to the valve to monitor a plurality of parameters associated with the valve; a control tag configured to wirelessly communicate with the respective tags that are coupled to the valve, the control tag being further configured to communicate with an RF reader; and an RF reader configured to selectively communicate with the control tag, the reader including an RF receiver. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A boom system for dispensing fluids in which two or more boom arms are mounted for rotation on a fixed tubular member. Each boom arm is capable of unlimited angular rotation about the axis of the tubular member and first and second fluids are independently directed to the first and second boom arms, respectively, for discharge thereby.