Abstract: A honing brush is provided comprising a brush hub having a face wherein the face has at least one or a plurality of two or more outwardly projecting bristles having a length that is from about 15 millimeters to about 25 millimeters, a grit size of about or greater than 240 grit to about 800 grit, a diameter of from about 0.2 millimeter to about 0.8 millimeter, and wherein the plurality of bristles are arranged in either a non-tufted bristle arrangement or a tufted bristle arrangement, and wherein each of said bristles is made of a polymer material.

Abstract: A modified honing brush is provided comprising one or more bristles and one or a plurality of reusable stackable plates having one or more holes or voids located in the plates, or one or more support guides, and wherein each of the bristles is independently fitted through one or more of the holes or voids of the plates or surrounded by one or more support guides.

Abstract: A tubular transport system with a motorized vehicle includes a) an at least partially transparent hollow tube being semi-flexible so as to bend to a predetermined minimum radius and no further; b) a motorized vehicle within tube; c) a motor within or connected to the vehicle for movement by traction; d) a power source for the motor; e) a traction mechanism for assisting in movement of said motor vehicle. The vehicle may be themed, and may be singular, plural articulated and/or plural separate vehicles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-sealing dispensing tap for use on flexible packages. The tap includes a piercing end configured for piercing the wall of a flexible container, and a flexible member that rides along the tap as it is inserted into the container and expands once installed so as to prevent its withdrawal from the container. A clamping device is provided on the outside of the container which draws the flexible member against the interior wall of the container so as to provide a barrier preventing product within the container, bacteria, or oxygen from inadvertently passing between the interior and exterior of the container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-sealing dispensing tap for use on flexible packages. The tap includes a piercing end configured for piercing the wall of a flexible container, and a flexible member that rides along the tap as it is inserted into the container and expands once installed so as to prevent its withdrawal from the container. A clamping device is provided on the outside of the container which draws the flexible member against the interior wall of the container so as to provide a barrier preventing product within the container, bacteria, or oxygen from inadvertently passing between the interior and exterior of the container.