Abstract: A device to increase the output of a two-part mold is disclosed. The device includes a first side and a second side where each side includes one or more cavities. The cavities receive the material that is to be casted. The device further includes registration keys and registration keyholes such that it can couple with the two parts of a two-part mold.

Abstract: A repaired article includes a body extending between a first side and a second side. The body has a repair section with an associated thickness between the first side and the second side. The repair section includes regions of plastic deformation distributed through the thickness. A gas turbine engine including the body is also disclosed.

Abstract: A repaired article includes a body extending between a first side and a second side. The body has a repair section with an associated thickness between the first side and the second side. The repair section includes regions of plastic deformation distributed through the thickness. A gas turbine engine including the body is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of repairing an article includes removing an undesirable section of the article, attaching a repair section to the article at a location from which the undesirable section has been removed, and mechanically working the repair section to achieve a reduction in a cross-sectional area of the repair section.

Abstract: A method of repairing an article includes removing an undesirable section of the article, attaching a repair section to the article at a location from which the undesirable section has been removed, and mechanically working the repair section to achieve a reduction in a cross-sectional area of the repair section.

Abstract: A method of removing volatile and semi-volatile compounds from an aqueous stream is provided which may include injecting a scale reducing gas having a primarily inert gas containing carbon dioxide into the aqueous stream; flowing the stream past a first surface of a wall of a microporous, hydrophobic gas separation membrane that is substantially impermeable to water but is permeable to vapors from the volatile and semi-volatile compounds; applying a vacuum to a second surface of the wall of the membrane to draw the vapors of the compounds through the wall of the membrane; flowing a sweep gas from the first surface of the wall to the second surface of the wall to facilitate movement of the vapors through the wall of the membrane, wherein the sweep gas is a primarily inert gas containing carbon dioxide; and flowing the drawn vapors through an oxidation device to oxidize the drawn vapors.

Abstract: A method for non-invasive mapping (imaging) of the electrical impedance of an object. The present invention provides a method, current density impedance imaging (CDII) which produces an impedance image of object by measuring current density distributions and directly calculating the local impedance values.

Abstract: A batting cage is made up of a base section having a rear wall that hinges to fold in the middle and allow the side walls to be placed adjacent to each other. The upper section can be easily lifted off the lower section; and, the upper section is disassembled into four corner posts and side members, and a top member. The netting to catch balls has clips that easily fix to eyes on the frame of the batting cage. The batting cage can be disassembled and folded, and can be transported in a small van or pick up truck. The cage is fast and easy to assemble for use and to disassemble for transport or storage.

Abstract: A larynx replacement for installation in a patient's trachea comprises an air passage controlled by a valve. The valve is gas operated and sensing means are provided for detecting the presence of food or liquid in the patient's throat to close the valve, and in this way to prevent the passage of food or liquid beyond the replacement larynx.