Abstract: A linearly-overlapping light measurement system “measurement head” having one or more linearly-overlapping modular light sources each having individual light sources arranged in a geometric pattern, the light sources being single- or multi-wavelength and programmable to generate light that is transmitted through and/or reflected from a work piece to be detected by linearly-overlapping modular light detectors having individual light detectors arranged in a geometric pattern. The “measurement head” also has linearly-overlapping modular light detectors arranged in a geometric pattern to receive light emitted by the light sources. A computer controller coordinating the operation of the light source array and light detector array to automatically sense and record the light transmittance and/or reflectance of one or more spectral ranges in real time from the work piece and then adjust the work being performed on the work piece to attain pre-determined standards.

Abstract: A linearly-overlapping light measurement system “measurement head” having one or more linearly-overlapping modular light sources each having individual light sources arranged in a geometric pattern, the light sources being single- or multi-wavelength and programmable to generate light that is transmitted through and/or reflected from a work piece to be detected by linearly-overlapping modular light detectors having individual light detectors arranged in a geometric pattern. The “measurement head” also has linearly-overlapping modular light detectors arranged in a geometric pattern to receive light emitted by the light sources. A computer controller coordinating the operation of the light source array and light detector array to automatically sense and record the light transmittance and/or reflectance of one or more spectral ranges in real time from the work piece and then adjust the work being performed on the work piece to attain pre-determined standards.

Abstract: A storage bin system is provided that is frameless and comprises stackable, modular bins each having a door in its bottom. The individual bins can be stacked with all bins above the bottom bin in a stack having their bottom door initially open, permitting bottom to top loading of the bins in the stack. As a lower bin is filled, the bottom doors of a second bin stacked immediately above it are closed, causing material inserted at the top of the bin stack to be collected in the second bin. Adapters are provided that hang on the top edges of the lower bin to receive and support the second bin stacked above the first bin. The bins may be used for storing many types of things including recyclable waste, toys and dirty clothes.