Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device supported by the chassis and configured to provide electrical power to a prime mover, wherein activation of the prime mover selectively drives the refuse vehicle, a body for storing refuse therein supported by the chassis, a first hydraulic pump configured to convert electrical power into hydraulic power, a second first hydraulic pump configured to convert electrical power into hydraulic power, and a motor coupled to at least one of the body or the chassis and configured to drive the first hydraulic pump and drive the second hydraulic pump.

Abstract: A heater includes a flow guide and a plurality of electrical resistance heating elements. The flow guide defines a continuous geometric helicoid disposed about a longitudinal axis of the heater assembly. The flow guide defines a predetermined pattern of perforations that extend in a longitudinal direction through a first longitudinal length of the geometric helicoid, the longitudinal direction being parallel to the longitudinal axis. The plurality of electrical resistance heating elements extend through the perforations. At least one electrical resistance heating element of the plurality of electrical resistance heating elements has a first region with a first watt density and a second region with a second watt density. The second region is located farther in the longitudinal direction than the first region. The second watt density is less than the first watt density.

Abstract: For parallel deployment of a plurality of virtual systems in a broadband network, an electronic data structure is obtained, which specifies a set of requirements for each of the plurality of virtual systems to be deployed in parallel. The sets of requirements in the electronic data structure are parsed to obtain a plurality of virtual system creation instruction files, one for each of the virtual systems to be deployed in parallel. A plurality of threads are executed in parallel, one for each of the virtual systems to be deployed in parallel, in accordance with the plurality of virtual system creation instruction files, to build the plurality of virtual systems.

Abstract: For parallel deployment of a plurality of virtual systems in a broadband network, an electronic data structure is obtained, which specifies a set of requirements for each of the plurality of virtual systems to be deployed in parallel. The sets of requirements in the electronic data structure are parsed to obtain a plurality of virtual system creation instruction files, one for each of the virtual systems to be deployed in parallel. A plurality of threads are executed in parallel, one for each of the virtual systems to be deployed in parallel, in accordance with the plurality of virtual system creation instruction files, to build the plurality of virtual systems.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for conveniently repairing broken bifold doors and especially where the operating pivot pin is loose. The apparatus consists of a heavy "L" shaped bracket which has a retractable pivot pin installed in it. The bracket with installed pivot pin are simply screwed onto the split corner of the bifold door, repairing the door and replacing the old pivot pin with a new securely anchored pivot pin, all in one operation.

Abstract: The apparatus moves a strip of names and addresses, one at a time, into alignment with the text body of a master letter and photocopies both together, usually on the users business stationery. The result is a composite photocopy of the text of the master letter with a separate name and address at the top. Each copy is a finished letter, on the users letterhead, addressed and ready to mail. A typical photocopy machine will produce about 700 letters per hour, each separately addressed.

Abstract: The apparatus consists of two chambers, one inside the other, the outer being substantially larger than the inner, with a space between the chambers, but with inner projecting bumps or lands that seal to the outside surface of the inner chamber. Both chambers have holes to admit and conduct fluid and one of the holes is a spray nozzle. The various plates, chambers bumps and holes are arranged so that when the outer chamber is in one position spray fluid is conducted to the back of the spray nozzle which sprays in the ordinary way. When there is a blockage the user rotates the outer chamber to the alternate position which covers the spray nozzle, makes it confluent with the inner chamber, aligns a new set of openings, bumps block others, so that in this alternate position spray fluid pressure forces the spray fluid into the space between the chambers, into the spray nozzle opening and out a debris flushing outlet. This reverse flow carries blocking debris from the spray nozzle and discards them.

Abstract: This invention is that of a hair dryer in combination with an aerosol spray can arranged in such a way that the spray from the aerosol can is directed into the hot air stream of the dryer. There is in addition a trigger mechanism that actuates the spray can for convenient intermittent use by the user.

Abstract: The invention consists of a tank of compressed air which is controllably allowed to escape through two nozzle cones mounted on the tips of a rotary power mower blade. What is new is an air driven power lawn mower.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus to make the connection of a wire to an electric power source terminal consisting of a metal ring with a plurality of metallic wires projecting from the inside of the ring toward the center of the ring.

Abstract: The apparatus consists of a vessel that is transparent to microwaves, an inner coating of material that is heated by microwaves and a coating inside that that will reflect microwaves.In use the user allows his mold substance to set in the ordinary way. When he desires to release his moldable from the molded substance he applies microwaves to the outside of the vessel. The waves pass through the outer transparent wall and heat the inner coating. Conductivity of heat causes the surface of the molded object to be heated, to liquefy and release from the mold. The innermost layer of reflective substance prevents the microwaves from penetrating into the molded object and heating the whole molded object.What is new is an apparatus that will permit the user to quickly and conveniently release a molded object from a mold without any risk that he will heat and destroy portions of the molded object.