Abstract: A method is provided for implementing a path network for controlling motion behaviors of at least one object in a computer graphics scene. The path network is formed by a plurality of nodes and segments. Various parameters affiliated with the nodes or the segments are defined for establishing motion conditions for the object to travel along the path network.

Abstract: Systems and methods for heating, reacting, and/or treating a stream containing oxidizable matter. Recycle reactor is used alone or in conjunction with plug-flow reactor. Density differences in the recycle reactor facilitate flow within the recycle reactor without substantial external heat exchange.

Abstract: Systems and methods for heating, reacting, and/or treating a stream containing oxidizable matter. Recycle reactor is used alone or in conjunction with plug-flow reactor. Density differences in the recycle reactor facilitate flow within the recycle reactor without substantial external heat exchange.

Abstract: Systems and methods for pressure reduction, including a first conduit with a pressure sensor, a static restriction device, and second conduit connected therebetween. Fluid is introduced through the second conduit as a function of the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor, thereby compensating for fluctuations in sensed pressures due to restriction device degradation and other factors.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for inhibiting plugging in a reactor that operates at a temperature and a pressure that are at least in the vicinity of supercritical condition for water. One or more salts are preferably added, in a controlled manner, to a stream containing a first salt, in order to allow a eutectic, molten blend with the first salt to be formed. The blend may have a melting point below the temperature of the reactor. The stream is introduced into the reactor and preferably at least a portion of the blend is in a molten state. Plugging in the reactor may thus be inhibited or prevented.

Abstract: A heat engine for the disposal of organic wastes and method of using the same. The invention includes structure for mixing the organic wastes, a substantially isentropic compression device, a substantially isentropic expansion device, fluid conduit between the compression and expansion device, a substantially isobaric heating device and a substantially isothermic heat rejection device.

Abstract: Method/system of adding solid particles to inhibit or prevent plugging in a reactor at conditions such that the temperature and pressure are at least in the vicinity of supercritical conditions for water. Particles may be added in conjunction with a pH-adjusting material, thereby inhibiting plugging in the reactor caused by addition of the pH-adjusting material. Reactor pressure may be reduced by flowing the stream through a static restriction device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for pressure reduction, including a first conduit with a pressure sensor, a static restriction device, and second conduit connected therebetween. Fluid is introduced through the second conduit as a function of the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor, thereby compensating for fluctuations in sensed pressures due to restriction device degradation and other factors.

Abstract: High temperature reactions are conducted within a high pressure reaction vessel. The interior surfaces of the high pressure containment vessel are protected from the high temperature and corrosive effects of the reaction by causing the reactants to converge in a vortex which contains the highest reaction temperature within the central portions of the reactor. A toroidal reaction vessel is disclosed in which the reactants are directed into a vortex at the axis of origin of the torus by flow guides.

Abstract: A device for inspecting a firearm by directing light from an exterior source to the bore or barrel of the firearm includes a generally L-shaped, single piece, light-transmitting member having a first leg substantially cylindrical in cross section merging smoothly into a second outwardly flaring leg substantially non-cylindrical in cross section. The first leg and second leg each have convexly-shaped free ends and cooperate to increase the gathering, capture and distribution of light between the source and the bore of the firearm.

Abstract: A traction transmission mechanism comprising toric shaped inner and outer race elements, a series of pairs of transmission rollers arranged between the race elements, an epicycle gear train, and drive shaft and driven shaft or other structure constructively cooperating with the mechanism, to efficiently and compactly furnish output force, in either direction, with the transmission incorporating various load equalization mechanisms to balance roller element tangential and radial forces.

Abstract: A traction transmission mechanism comprising toric shaped inner and outer race elements, a series of pairs of transmission rollers arranged between the race elements, and drive shaft and driven shaft or other structure constructively cooperating with the mechanism, to furnish an output force, with the transmission incorporating various load equalization structure to furnish substantially floating characteristics to one of the supported race elements, to provide radial and tangential shifting to the roller elements as arranged between the race elements, and to adjust one of the race elements, or more specifically one of its pair of races, towards or away from each other, to change the traction force generated within the transmission mechanism during its functioning.