Abstract: The present invention includes an embolic protection device comprising a catheter having a self-expanding embolic filter that is disposed around the catheter proximal to a distal portion, wherein the embolic filter comprises a frame, and the frame defines an opening of the embolic filter that faces the distal end of the catheter; a deployment mechanism that is disposed around at least a portion of the catheter, wherein the deployment mechanism is longitudinally movable with respect to the catheter, the deployment mechanism is configured to contain the embolic filter in a collapsed configuration, and the embolic filter is configured to self-expand upon the longitudinal retraction of the deployment mechanism; and a wire coupled to the frame for expanding the size or diameter of the embolic filter opening.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include devices, systems, methods, and control systems for processing waste into usable products, such as fuel stock, soil additives, and usable byproducts. Various system components may include: 1) a material loading area; 2) a pre-shredder; 3) a magnet based separator; 4) an eddy current separator; 5) additional sorting devices, such as a ballistic separator and/or an optical separator; 6) a mechanical pulverizer, such as a vertical shaft impactor (VSI); 7) a moisture separation device, such as a cyclone; 8) a compressor, such as a ram baler; 9) a packager, such as a bale wrapper; 10) analyzers, such as for moisture and caloric data analysis; 11) a thermal pressure chamber, such as a thermal screw; and 12) a control system to control operation of the system.

Abstract: A plastic table structure includes a tabletop comprising a thin polymer shell layer surrounding an expanded foam core. The multiple layers of the finished tabletop are molded concurrently in a one-pass biaxial or centrifugal rotational molding process, and cured in an oven. The method includes the steps of introducing polymeric material into a mold, and rotating the mold while heating it to a first temperature so as to form a molten shell of a portion of the polymeric material on the inside of the mold. A foaming agent is introduced within the mold and mixes with a second unmelted portion of the polymeric material and distributes throughout the mold. When the mold reaches a second higher decomposition temperature, the foaming agent causes expansion of the second portion of the polymeric material, forming an expanded foam core inside the shell.

Abstract: A plastic table structure includes a tabletop comprising a thin polymer shell layer surrounding an expanded foam core. The multiple layers of the finished tabletop are molded concurrently in a one-pass biaxial or centrifugal rotational molding process, and cured in an oven. The method includes the steps of introducing polymeric material into a mold, and rotating the mold while heating it to a first temperature so as to form a molten shell of a portion of the polymeric material on the inside of the mold. A foaming agent is introduced within the mold and mixes with a second unmelted portion of the polymeric material and distributes throughout the mold. When the mold reaches a second higher decomposition temperature, the foaming agent causes expansion of the second portion of the polymeric material, forming an expanded foam core inside the shell.