Abstract: An inert gas welding tape for retaining a purge gas around a weld zone that is situated at a junction between two structures to be welded together by inert gas welding. The welding tape includes a flexible substrate and a pattern of adhesive on one side of the substrate. The adhesive pattern defines an adhesive-free zone that is substantially free of adhesive and spans the weld zone when the tape is mounted on the structures to be welded, such that substantially no adhesive will be present in the weld zone. The adhesive regions of the adhesive pattern will only contact the structures in areas that are outside of the weld zone. At installation time, a length of the welding tape is selected and any adhesive backing thereon is removed. The welding tape is then positioned over the structures to be welded, preferably with the adhesive-free zone substantially centered over the junction that forms part of the weld zone.

Abstract: A glass grinding apparatus includes a base, a support grid mounted on the base to carry a work piece for grinding, a fluid holder disposed below the support grid, a drive shaft for rotating a grinding bit above the support grid, a power source for rotating the drive shaft, a fluid applicator for applying irrigation fluid to a grinding bit mounted on the drive shaft, and a splash protector adapted for connection to the grinding apparatus adjacent to the drive shaft to trap irrigation fluid and grinding debris sludge that are spun off from the grinding bit as it is rotated during grinding operations. The fluid applicator is formed as a fluid transfer brush that wicks irrigation fluid from the fluid holder to the grinding bit.

Abstract: A glass grinding apparatus includes a base, a support grid mounted on the base to carry a work piece for grinding, a fluid holder disposed below the support grid, a drive shaft for rotating a grinding bit above the support grid, a power source for rotating the drive shaft, a fluid applicator for applying irrigation fluid to a grinding bit mounted on the drive shaft, and a splash protector adapted for connection to the grinding apparatus adjacent to the drive shaft to trap irrigation fluid and grinding debris sludge that are spun off from the grinding bit as it is rotated during grinding operations. The fluid applicator is formed as a fluid transfer brush that wicks irrigation fluid from the fluid holder to the grinding bit. The splash protector is formed with a channel member carrying a hanging curtain that contacts or is closely spaced from the support grid. The curtain is formed by one or more drape elements selected from the group consisting of fibers, bristles, strips of defined width, and sheet material.

Abstract: The present invention meets the above-described need by providing a container having at least one sidewall with an inner surface and an outer surface. A bottom wall connects to the side wall to form an enclosure. The inner surface and the bottom wall define some of the boundaries of a cavity that is formed within the container. A lid is designed to attach to a portion of sidewall where an opening is defined of the cavity. An absorbent material is disposed within the container. The absorbent material absorbs and retains, in some instances immobilizes, a liquid material such as a medical specimen that is deposited inside the container for shipping.

Abstract: A glass grinding apparatus includes a base, a support grid mounted on the base to carry a work piece for grinding, a fluid holder disposed below the support grid, a drive shaft for rotating a grinding bit above the support grid, a power source for rotating the drive shaft, a fluid applicator for applying irrigation fluid to a grinding bit mounted on the drive shaft, and a splash protector adapted for connection to the grinding apparatus adjacent to the drive shaft to trap irrigation fluid and grinding debris sludge that are spun off from the grinding bit as it is rotated during grinding operations. The fluid applicator is formed as a fluid transfer brush that wicks irrigation fluid from the fluid holder to the grinding bit.

Abstract: A glass grinding apparatus includes a base, a support grid mounted on the base to carry a work piece for grinding, a fluid holder disposed below the support grid, a drive shaft for rotating a grinding bit above the support grid, a power source for rotating the drive shaft, a fluid applicator for applying irrigation fluid to a grinding bit mounted on the drive shaft, and a splash protector adapted for connection to the grinding apparatus adjacent to the drive shaft to trap irrigation fluid and grinding debris sludge that are spun off from the grinding bit as it is rotated during grinding operations. The fluid applicator is formed as a fluid transfer brush that wicks irrigation fluid from the fluid holder to the grinding bit. The splash protector is formed with a channel member carrying a hanging curtain that contacts or is closely spaced from the support grid. The curtain is formed by one or more drape elements selected from the group consisting of fibers, bristles, strips of defined width, and sheet material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for measuring the amount of liquid that a packaging unit, or cleaning pad, designed to absorb and/or adsorb liquid that is being transported or was spilled or was released. The packaging unit or pad has at least one sealing multi-layer comprising a first water soluble film and an absorbent/adsorbent material. When the liquid contacts the water soluble film, the liquid passes through the water-soluble film. When the liquid contacts the absorbent/adsorbent material, the absorbent/adsorbent material immobilizes the liquid material. This immobilization prevents the liquid from escaping from the absorbent/adsorbent material. The pad/packaging unit is then measured by the instant device to determine the amount of liquid obtained.

Abstract: A safety container for shipping or storing vials containing hazardous liquids. The container is constructed of a liquid impermeable outer layer and an interior layer that is embedded with a super absorbent polymer that will immobilize and stabilize any fluid that leaks from the vial. The container has an opening through which the vial is inserted which is sealed prior to shipment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging unit designed to absorb and/or adsorb liquid that is being transported or was spilled or was released. The packaging unit has at least one sealing multi-layer comprising a first water soluble film and an absorbent/adsorbent material. When the liquid contacts the water soluble film, the liquid passes through the water-soluble film. When the liquid contacts the absorbent/adsorbent material, the absorbent/adsorbent material immobilizes the liquid material. This immobilization prevents the liquid from escaping from the packaging container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging unit designed to absorb and/or adsorb liquid that is being transported or was spilled or was released. The packaging unit has at least one sealing multi-layer comprising a first water soluble film and an absorbent/adsorbent material. When the liquid contacts the water soluble film, the liquid passes through the water-soluble film. When the liquid contacts the absorbent/adsorbent material, the absorbent/adsorbent material immobilizes the liquid material. This immobilization prevents the liquid from escaping from the packaging container.

Abstract: A planar/grinding apparatus comprising a housing, a cylindrical member and a motor is the present invention. The housing has a first planar working surface at a first elevation, a second planar working surface at a second elevation which is greater than the first elevation, and at least one aperture positioned in the first and second planar working surfaces. The cylindrical member projects through the aperture and has at least two abrasive surfaces thereon. The first abrasive surface extends from a third elevation, at least equal to or below the first elevation, to a fourth elevation, above the first elevation and below the second elevation. The second abrasive surface extends from a fifth elevation, at least equal to or below the second elevation and above the fourth elevation, to the sixth elevation, above the second elevation. While the motor rotates the cylindrical member.

Abstract: The present invention meets the above-described need by providing a container having at least one sidewall with an inner surface and an outer surface. A bottom wall connects to the side wall to form an enclosure. The inner surface and the bottom wall define some of the boundaries of a cavity that is formed within the container. A lid is designed to attach to a portion of sidewall where an opening is defined of the cavity. An absorbent material is disposed within the container. The absorbent material absorbs and retains, in some instances immobilizes, a liquid material such as a medical specimen that is deposited inside the container for shipping.

Abstract: The present invention is a container having at least one sidewall with an inner surface and an outer surface. A bottom wall connects to the side wall to form an enclosure. The inner surface and the bottom wall define some of the boundaries of a cavity that is formed within the container. A lid is designed to attach to a portion of sidewall where an opening is defined of the cavity. An oxygen/moisture diminishing material is disposed within the container. The oxygen/moisture diminishing material absorbs and retains, in some instances immobilizes, a liquid/gas material inside the container for shipping.

Abstract: A safety container for shipping or storing vials containing hazardous liquids. The container is constructed of a liquid impermeable outer layer and an interior layer that is embedded with a super absorbent polymer that will immobilize and stabilize any fluid that leaks from the vial. The container has an opening through which the vial is inserted which is sealed prior to shipment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a labeling system on a packaging container designed to transport an object, which may contain a liquid. The packaging container has at least one sealing multi-layer comprising a first water soluble film, an absorbent/adsorbent material, and at least one water soluble layer, the outer layer of the packaging container. The inner layer of the packaging container is the water-soluble film that forms a boundary between a cavity that hold the object and the packaging container. When a liquid leaks from the object while in the packaging container, the liquid passes through the water-soluble film. When the liquid contacts the absorbent/adsorbent material, the absorbent/adsorbent material absorbs or adsorbs, and immobilizes the liquid material. This immobilization prevents the liquid from escaping from the packaging container.

Abstract: The present invention is an expanding device for supporting grinding sleeves. The device has a cylindrical member with an outer bushing unit, an interior bushing unit, an upper control unit, an expanding unit, and a locking mechanism. The outer bushing unit receives the grinding sleeve, and has a first outer diameter of D, and a height H. The interior bushing unit receives a rotatable shaft, has a second outer diameter of I, which is less than D, and a height J, which is less than H. The expanding unit extends from within the upper control unit and between the outer and interior bushing units with protrusions below the outer and interior bushing units. The locking mechanism is interconnected to the upper control unit. And when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked position, a grinding sleeve, which can have diamonds thereon, can be placed on or taken off the outer bushing unit and the device can be placed on or taken off a rotatable shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is an expanding device for supporting grinding sleeves. The device has a cylindrical member with an outer bushing unit, an interior bushing unit, an upper control unit, an expanding unit, and a locking mechanism. The outer bushing unit receives the grinding sleeve, and has a first outer diameter of D, and a height H. The interior bushing unit receives a rotatable shaft, has a second outer diameter of I, which is less than D, and a height J, which is less than H. The expanding unit extends from within the upper control unit and between the outer and interior bushing units with protrusions below the outer and interior bushing units. The locking mechanism is interconnected to the upper control unit. And when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked position, a grinding sleeve, which can have diamonds thereon, can be placed on or taken off the outer bushing unit and the device can be placed on or taken off a rotatable shaft.