Abstract: An efficient solar panel system is mounted to a roof using various attachments and supports for solar panel modules (32) including elastic solar panel couplings (173), laterally fluidically constrained channels (5), solar panel roof mount brackets (130) having raised surfaces (21), suspended substantially rigid hollow rail components (63), and solar panel electrical penetration connectors (25) on solar panel roof mount constraints (101) in the various embodiments.

Abstract: A solar power system is mounted to a solar power componentry support structure (104) suspended above a pre-existing surface (101) by a collective of solar collector suspension base supports (103) Suspended solar power system row support structure members (105) and suspended solar power system column support structure members (106) may for a solar component position lattice (107) to which a matrix of individual solar power components such as solar panels (18) can be attached Solar module quick-fasten assemblages (111) may serve also as solar componentry emergency releases (118) and may include loose axis retainers (128) and firm axis fasteners (127) such as dual component, single point operative emergency releases (121) and fasteners Slide-in retainers and corner slot tabs (136) can be included as well as frame alignment notches (138) Fulcrum pivot fasteners (139) and slide wedge releases (142) can aid in installation and release

Abstract: A pre-compression dehydration system optimizes the gas flow parameters which are essential to the performance of a radial or spherical desiccant dryer. When used in conjunction with a low pressure dryer, the system protects the desiccant bed from channeling, which can cause the gas to flow unevenly through the desiccant bed and fail to make effective contact with the desiccant. The system provides a multiple zone, or divided, desiccant bed adsorption unit to maintain a proper flow distribution as required by the demand of the air compressor and to eliminate the potential for channeling. The system may also include a controller for automatically opening and closing the port access doors of the adsorption unit to control the amount of desiccant utilized to dry the air. A thermostatically controlled precooler may be provided for cooling the ambient air prior to adsorption to insure that the temperature of the effluent air will not exceed 100.degree. F. (37.8.degree. C.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for removing moisture from compressed air through a pre-compression adsorptive desiccant bed, heat reactivated and regenerative air drying and filtration system. This system consists of an air filter affixed to a blower and in communication with a heater connected and communicating with a conduit communicating with a first valve and a second valve. The first and second valve are each connected to another conduit which is connected to a desiccant bed adsorption unit and another valve and conduit which is in communication with an air compression machine. Each desiccant bed is preferably of tubular configuration.

Abstract: A football fabricated of a specific injection molded thermoplastic polyester elastomer is described. A tethered football practice kicking aid, comprised of a tether, stakes and the described football with holes therein through which the tether is passed is also described. The injection molded thermoplastic polyester elastomer has a flexural modulus of 117 MPa [17,000 psi], a nominal durometer hardness of 470, a melt flow rate of 5.5 g/min., a melting point at peak of endotherm of 208.degree. C. and at the extrapolated end point of 225.degree. C., a compression set after 22 hours at 70.degree. C. [158.degree. F.] 2.8 MPa [400 psi] load of 2 and a specific gravity of 2.