Abstract: A tire sipe blade is provided comprising a mold engagement portion and a molding portion. The mold engagement portion and the molding portion comprise a first reinforced end portion having a circumferential thickness TR1. A first tapered portion extends from the first reinforced end portion and has an axial length LT1. An unreinforced main portion extends from the first tapered portion and has a circumferential thickness TU, wherein the thickness TR1 is greater than the thickness TU. Additionally, a circumferential thickness of the first tapered portion decreases along its length LT1, from the first reinforced end portion to the unreinforced main portion, from the thickness TR1 to the thickness TU.

Abstract: A method and device for improved efficiency in thermal oxidation is presented which uses a cyclonic flame to combust a stream of hydrocarbons drawn to the flame source by a pressure differential. The improved burner and method are particularly suited for combusting volatile organic compounds that are a derivative result of another waste management process mechanically attached to a thermal oxidizer. The improved burner is formed by configuring a burner basket into a conical shape with openings that allow a combustible gas to travel along the interior of the basket frame. The gas travels spirally within the basket frame as it is assisted by forced air and when ignited, creates a cyclonic flame effectively combusting material such as volatile organic compounds that are manipulated into contacting the flame.

Abstract: A method is disclosed in which the speed of the substrate carrier system 50 is changed during exposure depending on the exposure pattern density. The substrate carrier system 50 defines a track curve 60, whereby the exposure pattern is exposed within a band (621, 622, . . . 623) around the track curve.

Abstract: An outdoor-use heating mat system includes at least one heating mat. At least one heating mat of the system includes a first structural layer, a heating element, a plurality of intermediate strips, a second structural layer, and at least one of a cord and a plug. The first and second structural layers each are both durable and electrically insulating. The first such layer has a plurality of first layer edges associated therewith. The heating element positioned above the first structural layer. The plurality of intermediate strips are mounted upon the first structural layer. Each intermediate strip is positioned proximate at least one of one the first layer edge and the heating element. The second structural layer is mounted to the plurality of intermediate strips opposite the first structural layer.

Abstract: An outdoor-use heating mat system includes at least one heating mat. At least one heating mat of the system includes a first structural layer, a heating element, a plurality of intermediate strips, a second structural layer, and at least one of a cord and a plug. The first and second structural layers each are both durable and electrically insulating. The first such layer has a plurality of first layer edges associated therewith. The heating element positioned above the first structural layer. The plurality of intermediate strips are mounted upon the first structural layer. Each intermediate strip is positioned proximate at least one of one the first layer edge and the heating element. The second structural layer is mounted to the plurality of intermediate strips opposite the first structural layer.