Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for gas compression. More particularly the invention is directed to a variable capacity screw compressor. The screw compressor has an engine, an intake slide valve, and a programmable logic controller for controlling the transmission speed of the engine and for controlling the position of the slide valve. The compressor also has means for monitoring the engine load. The transmission speed and the slide valve position are adjusted in accordance with the engine load. The invention attempts to match available horsepower of the engine with available gas volume by adjusting the compressor to match gas throughput with horsepower. This automated process assists the user in shipping greater volumes of gas.

Abstract: A spaghetti cutting device includes a pair of cutting edges spaced apart by a shorter cutting edge therewith, the cutting edges being configured to cut the strands of spaghetti extending outwardly from the sides and ends of the tines of a fork. The cutting edges are spaced apart in such a manner that any spaghetti strands wrapped around the fork are left intact for consumption. The spaghetti cutting device includes a handle to facilitate using the device.