Abstract: A system for processing foodstuff includes a drum and a conveyor for conveying foodstuff to the drum; the drum having a peripheral wall and at least one opening into which, in use, foodstuff enters the drum; the drum having a proximal extremity and a distal extremity; the drum being rotatable about at least one axis of rotation; whereby foodstuff may be tumbled for flavouring and/or seasoning the foodstuff; and the drum being removable; wherein the peripheral wall includes titanium or a titanium alloy.

Abstract: A system for processing foodstuff includes a drum and a conveyor for conveying foodstuff to the drum; the drum having a peripheral wall and at least one opening into which, in use, foodstuff enters the drum; the drum having a proximal extremity and a distal extremity; the drum being rotatable about at least one axis of rotation; whereby foodstuff may be tumbled for flavouring and/or seasoning the foodstuff; and the drum being removable; wherein the peripheral wall includes titanium or a titanium alloy.

Abstract: A wing may include a wing skin, a laminate composite first stringer, a rib, and at least one fastener. A majority of the first stringer may be characterized by a stacked plurality of generally planar plies of reinforcement material structurally joined as a stack to an interior surface of the wing skin and extending generally parallel to the interior surface and a span-wise direction of the wing along a substantial portion of the interior surface. The first stringer may have a generally solid trapezoidal cross section when viewed in a plane that is generally perpendicular to the span-wise direction. The rib may be positioned adjacent the interior surface, and may extend generally perpendicular to the span-wise direction. The trapezoidal cross section may be interfaced with the rib flange. The fastener may extend through the wing skin, the trapezoidal cross section, and the rib flange.

Abstract: A popper includes a kettle incorporating a popping chamber, at least one inlet for the introduction of an expandable food into the popping chamber, the popper further including a burner for generating thermal energy, and the popper further including a heat exchanger for transferring said thermal energy to the popping chamber, and where the heat exchanger is configured to space apart the popping chamber from the burner.

Abstract: A wing may include a wing skin, a laminate composite first stringer, a rib, and at least one fastener. A majority of the first stringer may be characterized by a stacked plurality of generally planar plies of reinforcement material structurally joined as a stack to an interior surface of the wing skin and extending generally parallel to the interior surface and a span-wise direction of the wing along a substantial portion of the interior surface. The first stringer may have a generally solid trapezoidal cross section when viewed in a plane that is generally perpendicular to the span-wise direction. The rib may be positioned adjacent the interior surface, and may extend generally perpendicular to the span-wise direction. The trapezoidal cross section may be interfaced with the rib flange. The fastener may extend through the wing skin, the trapezoidal cross section, and the rib flange.

Abstract: A mayo stand having a springy material positioned on the mayo stand tray. The springy material is of sufficient softness and thickness so that it is easily depressed downward by the finger and thumb force of a doctor or his assistant so that a surgical tool on the tray is easily graspable. In a preferred embodiment the springy material is cut from a ½ inch thick foam polyurethane sheet and is adhesively attached to a thin, flexible plastic bag. The thin, flexible plastic bag is clean and sterile and covers the mayo stand and the mayo stand tray. Preferably the flexible plastic bag is a single use item that is disposed of following the completion of the medical procedure.

Abstract: A variable speed electric motor to drive a variable load over a substantially continuous range of speed. The motor has a plurality of winding combinations that may be switched into and out of the motor circuit. A torque controller selects the winding combination in response to motor speed to deliver torque efficiently to the load throughout the speed range.

Abstract: A grip pad assembly (10) including an outer pad member (12) having an upper surface defining a non-slip surface and an insert (18) within the pad member (12) having on its upper surface, a hook and loop material (20) and a central ridge (22). The pad assembly (10) may be used on a surfboard, or other watercraft, or in any other application where enhanced grip is required, in combination with an article of footwear (40). The article of footwear (40) comprises a first retaining portion (45, 46) adapted to extend over and be secured to the foot of a user, a second retaining portion (43, 44) adapted to extend over and be secured to the ankle of the user and a complementary hook and loop fastener (47) on its undersurface. The footwear may have a means (51) for securing a leg rope for connection to the surfboard.

Abstract: A grip pad assembly (10) including an outer pad member (12) having an upper surface defining a non-slip surface and an insert (18) within the pad member (12) having on its upper surface, a hook and loop material (20) and a central ridge (22). The pad assembly (10) may be used on a surfboard, or other watercraft, or in any other application where enhanced grip is required, in combination with an article of footwear (40). The article of footwear (40) comprises a first retaining portion (45, 46) adapted to extend over and be secured to the foot of a user, a second retaining portion (43, 44) adapted to extend over and be secured to the ankle of the user and a complementary hook and loop fastener (47) on its undersurface. The footwear may have a means (51) for securing a leg rope for connection to the surfboard.

Abstract: A pad (11) having a non-slip surface, the pad adapted for attachment to a substrate and for use in combination with a garment worn by a person, the pad comprising a layer of a flexible non-slip material. having a lower surface adapted to be removably attached to said substrate and an upper surface which is partially covered by a hook and loop type fastener (14) and the garment has a surface complementary to the hook and loop type fastener, such that in use the person can control the extent of engagement between the complementary surface of the garment and the hook and loop type fastener of the pad by selectively placing the garment on the pad so that the complementary surface can contact both the hook and loop type fastener and non-slip material.