Abstract: A roller blade ice wheel assembly for using roller blades on ice includes a plurality of blade wheel apparatuses each comprising a wheel body having a central wheel aperture, a pair of wheel sidewalls, and a wheel edge. The wheel edge is less than 0.5 cm. At least one bearing is coupled to the wheel body. The bearing receives an axle of a roller blade through a bearing aperture and the wheel aperture. Each of a plurality of spacers has a central spacer aperture to receive the axle of the roller blade. The plurality of spacers is positioned on both sides of the bearing to occupy space up to a wheel frame of the roller blade. The width of the blade wheel apparatus is dimensioned to equal the width of a wheel of the roller blade that is being replaced.

Abstract: Provided herein is a financial management application and associated services specific to the parks and recreation sector. The application and/or services will allow organizations to more efficiently and accurately create and manage their budgets. Aspects of the inventions include providing a comprehensive cost recovery software tool specifically designed for the needs of a particular organization. The systems and method (i.e., utilities) provided herein are primarily designed for use by government and non-profit organizations in assessing the direct and indirect costs of operations for the services they provide to communities.

Abstract: Germicidal iodine based compositions are disclosed that consist of iodide anions, a source of peroxide and peroxidase in combination with iodine sequestering agents. The compositions are formed in situ in an aqueous based medium by combining a peroxide source, iodine ions or source thereof, a peroxidase classified within Enzyme Commission identification No. E.C. 1.11.1.7 and an iodine sequestrant. The addition of a sequestrant before the equilibration of the enzymatic reaction formed by admixing the composition with an aqueous based medium, provides for a non-reactive enzymatic composition. The resulting composition having an increase of available iodine concentration compared to an identical composition without an iodine sequestrant.

Abstract: A solar and wind energy generating system for mounting to a building comprises a wind generator system including at least an auger shaped air engaging member. A plurality of wind generators having air engaging vanes may also be provided. The wind generating system intercepts the flow of air currents to produce mechanical energy which is transformed into electrical energy by an electric generator. The air engaging surface of the wind generator vanes or the auger include a plurality of surface deviations. The surface deviations are arranged in at least one predetermined pattern such as a plurality of radially extending deviation sets. The solar generator includes a plurality of solar energy collectors. The wind generators may further include air engaging vanes with at least one transparent surface, and a plurality of solar energy collectors within a cavity formed in the vane, thus forming a combined solar and wind energy generator.

Abstract: An in-line fluid medium driven charging system includes a fluid medium driven generator disposed in a fluid medium directing tube. The fluid medium driven generator includes an auger shaped, fluid medium engaging member and is coupled to an electrical generator. Rotation of the auger shaped, fluid medium engaging member by intercepting a flow of a fluid medium causes rotation of the electrical generator, thereby generating electrical energy which recharges and assists in maintaining the life of a battery in a moving vehicle.

Abstract: An auger shaped, fluid medium engaging member is disclosed which includes a helically or auger shaped outer region disposed about a longitudinal axis which passes through a central region of the member. The auger shaped outer region establishes at least one auger or helically shaped fluid medium engaging surface, which intercepts the flow of a fluid medium such as air or water, for effecting rotational movement of the fluid medium engaging member about its longitudinal axis. The auger shaped, fluid medium engaging member may be coupled to an electrical generator, for generating electrical energy upon rotational movement.

Abstract: A combination solar and wind powered generator including a wind generator, responsive to the flow of air currents, for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. The wind generator includes a plurality of air spirally shaped engaging vanes which are rotatably supported by the wind generator, and operative for intercepting the flow of air currents for producing mechanical energy. The wind generator also includes an electric generator apparatus coupled to the plurality of air engaging vanes, for transforming the mechanical energy into a first source of electrical energy. A plurality of light sensitive cells, disposed proximate the spirally formed air engaging vanes, are adapted for transforming light energy into a second source of electrical energy. The spirally shaped air engaging vanes may include a plurality of surface deviations for altering the flow of air currents intercepted by the vanes and for directing light energy onto the light sensitive cells.

Abstract: A combination solar and wind powered generator including a wind generator, responsive to the flow of air currents, for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. The wind generator includes a plurality of air engaging vanes which are rotatably supported by the wind generator, and operative for intercepting the flow of air currents for producing mechanical energy. The wind generator also includes an electric generator apparatus coupled to the plurality of air engaging vanes, for transforming the mechanical energy into a first source of electrical energy. A plurality of light sensitive cells, disposed proximate the air engaging vanes, are adapted for transforming light energy into a second source of electrical energy. The air engaging vanes may includes a plurality of surface deviations for altering the flow of air currents intercepted by the vanes and for directing light energy onto the light sensitive cells.

Abstract: A system for affecting the flow of a fluid medium relative to an object including a first plurality of surface deviations disposed on the surface of the object in contact with the fluid medium. The deviations are arranged into at least one predetermined pattern which includes a plurality of radially extending deviation sets. A second plurality of surface deviations are disposed on at least one of the first plurality of surface deviations. The second plurality of surface deviations are arranged in a second predetermined pattern which includes a plurality of radially extending deviation sets. The deviations may be indentations or projections from the surface.

Abstract: A hybrid annular airship of the kind including an annulus containing at least one gas containing portion is disclosed which is characterized by improved maneuverability, stability and speed. This improvement is effected by combined means comprising a pair of tubes mounted diametrically within the annulus and normal one to the other. A plurality of doors are provided for selectively closing off one or the other of the pair of tubes. Each tube is provided with a propulsion unit, having an access port, and preferably reversibly mounted therein. The tubes either are mounted on the same level or at different levels. Preferably, the propulsion units are jet engines which are individually operable. An elevator and a walkway preferably are provided communicating with each of the access ports leading to the propulsion units. Preferably, each access port has its own opening and closing mechanism.

Abstract: A system and a method for controlling and/or capping undersea oil or gas well blowouts are disclosed. The system includes a mound and a road bed prepared about and leading to an undersea well head, a base plate having an anchoring track and secured onto the mound and about the well head, a collar member secured to the base plate above the well head by being connected to the anchoring track thereof, a structure also erected on the base plate adjacent the well head, a capping member secured to the structure, a bag floating on the sea surface above the well head and a flexible hose connected between the collar member and the bag. Preferably, at least portions of the mound and the road bed are formed on shore of a plurality of preformed segments, then transported to and assembled in situ on the sea floor about the well head. Preferably, a remotely controlled device is provided designed to do work about the well head and accomodated on the road bed leading to the well head.

Abstract: An airship has a gas-containing annulus contained by the circular base portion of framework the central portion of which extends above the annulus. The capacity of the annulus in accordance with one embodiment is such as to render buoyant a weight equal at least to the major portion of the light ship weight of the airship and in another embodiment, the annulus capacity is such as to render the airship buoyant with a maximum load. The central portion of the framework supports the load lifting propulsion system while the forward propulsion and the guidance systems ride on and are supported by tracks carried by the framework adjacent but above the annulus to travel 90.degree. in either direction from a predetermined straight-ahead position.

Abstract: Airships for transporting liquid have storage tanks located amidship with their inlet conduits opening through the forward part of the upper deck enabling the tanks to be filled while an airship is moored to a special tower. The tank contents are discharged through outlet conduits that are lowered to the receiving station. Where different liquids are to be carried, the tanks are arranged to minimize ballasting problems during loading and unloading. In one embodiment, the tank has a plurality of outlet conduits and each is provided with a nozzle. The several nozzles are secured to a holder that is raised and lowered with the conduits.