Abstract: This is a method for matching users through a peer network. The method comprises creating a trust network with a plurality of trust network members. One of the plurality of trust network members receives a first profile from a first user and a second profile from a second user. The method then associates the first profile with a first trace token and a first consent token and associates the second profile with a second trace token and a second consent token. The method comprises distributing the first profile and the second profile through the trust network, wherein the first profile is anonymized and tracked by the first trace token and the second profile is anonymized and tracked by the second trace token. The method further comprises conducting a review by the plurality of trust network members and assigning a first trust score to the first consent token and a second trust score to the second consent token.

Abstract: One or more replaceable cutting blade tips and a central mounting bar comprise a blade assembly. Each of the replaceable cutting blade tips can be selectively attached to the central mounting bar without the use of tools. During typical operation, the replaceable cutting blade tips snugly fit relative to the central mounting bar and little, if any, relative pivoting therebetween is evident. However, some relative pivoting can occur when exceptional loads are encountered by the replaceable cutting blade tips such as when an obstacle such as a rock is encountered. In such an instance, a tearable "zipper" is provided which allows the blade tip to "tear" its way through the zipper while pivoting, thus advantageously providing a means for dissipating energy. Also provided is a "family of bars" concept which reduces inventory, reduces tooling expenses, and facilitates efficient and correspondingly low cost blade tips due to the volumes possible.

Abstract: A press section apparatus defining a press nip is disclosed for pressing a web of paper. The apparatus includes a frame and a press member secured to the frame. A backing roll is rotatably secured to the frame with the backing roll cooperating with the press member for defining therebetween the press nip. The backing roll also includes a shaft which has a first and a second end. The ends of the shaft are secured to the frame and a shell defines a granite outer surface with the shell being disposed substantially coaxially relative to and around the shaft. The shell is rotatable relative to the shaft and a deflection compensating device compensates for relative deflection between the shell and the press member during passage of the web through the press nip.

Abstract: A cylindrical package to be wrapped with stretch film sheet material is supported on a pair of parallel, horizontally spaced, horizontally extending support rollers, one of which is rotatably driven and the other of which is a slave roll which rotates idly. A stretch film supply means is mounted on a movable carriage with the axis of the film supply means parallel to the axis of rotation of the package. The carriage is caused to reciprocate along a path parallel to the axis of rotation of the package and the support rollers. The reciprocation occurs between a first position where the film material extends beyond one end of the package a distance at least as great as the radius of the package and a second position where the film extends beyond the other end of the package a similar distance. The film material is wrapped while tension is applied thereto.

Abstract: A grain bin adapted to be mounted on the upper part of an agricultural combine is provided with at least one "floating" bin side wall extension which is automatically movable into substantially vertical grain-retaining position as the bin approaches and reaches a full condition. Clean grain which has been separated from the straw, chaff or the like is conveyed by an elevating conveyor which discharges the grain via a chute into the intake end of an elongated "floating" bin loading conveyor which is pivotally mounted for angular movement in a vertical plane. In the illustrated embodiment, the bin loading conveyor is an auger conveyor and the rotatable shaft of the floating auger conveyor is driven by a suitable drive means through a universal joint.

Abstract: An adjustable belt idler arrangement is provided which permits the axial position of the belt idler to be adjusted while the belt is running to achieve proper alignment of the idler with the belt under dynamic operating conditions. The idler can be adjusted during running of the belt even though the idler is disposed in a relatively inaccessible location.