Abstract: The actuator assembly includes a base and at least one terminal integral with the base. The terminal allows the actuator assembly to connect to an audio device. An earpiece is in communication with the base. The earpiece receives audio signals from the base through wireless communication. A port is formed within the base. The port is capable of independent physical connection with the earpiece. The independent physical connection requires only parts integral with the port and/or the earpiece to make the connection.

Abstract: A vehicle seat having an inflatable airbag therein which deploys through a tear line such as a seam in the seat trim cover. A force concentrator is provided to ensure deployment of the airbag through the intended location rather than rupturing the trim cover elsewhere. The force concentrator includes two panels of a flexible and substantially non-stretchable material having a strength sufficient to withstand the force of the inflating airbag without tearing. The panels are attached to the trim cover at the tear line and extend away from the tear line in opposite directions. Distal ends of the panels are joined to one another forming a sleeve that circumscribes the airbag.

Abstract: A composting system for promoting maximum aerobic microbial activity in a composting bed. The system includes at least one composting bay for receiving composting material and an agitator for aerating and displacing composting material as it travels through the composting bay. The agitator has at least one structural frame member, and a conveyor, a feeder, and at least one bridge breaker that are mounted to the structural frame member. As the agitator travels through the bay, the feeder takes composting material from the bay and feeds it to the conveyor which discharges the composting material rearwardly into the bay behind the agitator. The bridge breaker displaces the composting material above the feeder causing the material to fall substantially evenly onto the feeder, thereby preventing large amounts of composting material from suddenly collapsing onto the feeder which can result in overload conditions on the feeder drive system.

Abstract: A method for providing an electric field having a desirable configuration and strength for the electrostatic coating of phosphors on a fluorescent glass envelope at a controlled temperature comprising enclosing a fluorescent glass envelope with at least one electrically conductive charge retaining member at a desired temperature for the duration of the actual electrostatic coating operation wherein charged phosphor particles are attracted to the interior of the glass envelope and the charge is dissipated to the charge retaining member which remains substantially electrically isolated during the coating process. The process is most suitable adapted to an asymmetric fluorescent glass envelope.