Abstract: A manufacturing method for a sports paddle, wherein the pallet cap is attached to the handle of a sports paddle using mechanical forces. The pallet cap may be of a unitary construction, or constructed of several separate pieces. The manufacturing method allows sports paddles to be manufactured without the use of equipment or tools. In some embodiments, the method allows the sports paddle to be manufactured without specialized equipment or tools. Further, the manufacturing process requires fewer steps to assemble the sports paddle.

Abstract: A removable striking surface for a sports paddle for facilitating playing with the paddle, wherein the removable striking surface comprises a flexible film. The flexible film is comprised of a least one layer. The removable striking surface is coupled to the striking surface of a sports paddle using an adhesive which is located on the rear surface of the removable striking surface. Further, the removable striking surface may and provides the sports paddle with a textured surface. Further, the removable striking surface has a shape configured to cover at least a portion of the head of the sports paddle.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a sports paddle, wherein a reinforcing rod is inserted into the sports paddle, so that the reinforcing rod is located across the handle, throat, and head portions of the sports paddle. In some embodiments, a priming rod is used to create a cavity in the core of the sports paddle so that the reinforcing rod can be placed in the cavity. The manufacturing process results in a reinforced sports paddle that can withstand greater mechanical stress throughout the paddle.

Abstract: A system for combining and spraying fluids that includes a principal reservoir for holding a carrier fluid; an electric pump in communication with the principal reservoir; a power source for energizing the pump selectable between a rechargeable 12-volt battery and a 110-volt AC line; at least one auxiliary reservoir for holding an auxiliary fluid to be controllably mixed with carrier fluid being drawn from the principal reservoir; a selector valve for selecting which if any of the auxiliary fluid(s) are to be combined with the carrier fluid; a Venturi tube for combining streams of carrier fluid and selected auxiliary fluid(s) in a predetermined ratio which may be varied as desired; and a spray wand in fluid communication with the Venturi tube for discharging the selected fluids.

Abstract: A projectile launching apparatus for cleaning the inner surface of a tube by forcing a projectile through the tube, comprising: a main body containing a breech chamber terminating in an exit port, wherein the breech chamber is provided with a loading port in a side thereof for radially loading a projectile into the breech chamber; a slide disposed on an exterior surface of the main body, the slide being axially movable between a first position wherein the loading port is exposed for loading of a projectile into the breech chamber and a second position wherein the loading port and the breech chamber are sealed; a gas gun operatively connected to the main body in pneumatic communication with the breech chamber; and an exit nozzle connected to the exit port and being connectable to a first end of the tube to be cleaned.

Abstract: A firearm utility case is provided. The firearm utility case includes a flexible body having a first end opposite a second end. A pair of pockets are disposed on the flexible body, each pocket having an open proximal end opposite a closed distal end, wherein the pair of pockets extend between the first end and the second end. The pair of pockets are disposed parallel to each other. A plurality of apertures are disposed along the first end.

Abstract: A firearm utility case is provided. The firearm utility case includes a flexible body having a first end opposite a second end. A pair of pockets are disposed on the flexible body, each pocket having an open proximal end opposite a closed distal end, wherein the pair of pockets extend between the first end and the second end. The pair of pockets are disposed parallel to each other. A plurality of apertures are disposed along the first end.

Abstract: A system for combining and spraying fluids that includes a principal reservoir for holding a carrier fluid; an electric pump in communication with the principal reservoir; a power source for energizing the pump selectable between a rechargeable 12-volt battery and a 110-volt AC line; at least one auxiliary reservoir for holding an auxiliary fluid to be controllably mixed with carrier fluid being drawn from the principal reservoir; a selector valve for selecting which if any of the auxiliary fluid(s) are to be combined with the carrier fluid; a Venturi tube for combining streams of carrier fluid and selected auxiliary fluid(s) in a predetermined ratio which may be varied as desired; and a spray wand in fluid communication with the Venturi tube for discharging the selected fluids.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine maintenance stand for a gas turbine engine that comprises modules including an engine core module that houses a high pressure compressor and a turbine module that houses a low pressure turbine. The gas turbine engine maintenance stand has a pair of base beams, each base beam having a first end, a midsection and a second end. The stand has an engine core module support that straddles the pair of base beams at their midsection, the engine core module support having engine core module support arms that are configured to engage opposing sides of the engine core module of the gas turbine engine. The stand also has a turbine module support that straddles the pair of beams adjacent their second ends, the turbine module support having turbine module support arms that are configured to engage opposing sides of the turbine module of the gas turbine engine.

Abstract: A system for combining and spraying fluids that includes a principal reservoir for holding a carrier fluid; an electric pump in communication with the principal reservoir; a power source for energizing the pump selectable between a rechargeable 12-volt battery and a 110-volt AC line; at least one auxiliary reservoir for holding an auxiliary fluid to be controllably mixed with carrier fluid being drawn from the principal reservoir; a selector valve for selecting which if any of the auxiliary fluid(s) are to be combined with the carrier fluid; a Venturi tube for combining streams of carrier fluid and selected auxiliary fluid(s) in a predetermined ratio which may be varied as desired; and a spray wand in fluid communication with the Venturi tube for discharging the selected fluids.

Abstract: A system for combining and spraying fluids that includes a principal reservoir for holding a carrier fluid; an electric pump in communication with the principal reservoir; a power source for energizing the pump selectable between a rechargeable 12-volt battery and a 110-volt AC line; at least one auxiliary reservoir for holding an auxiliary fluid to be controllably mixed with carrier fluid being drawn from the principal reservoir; a selector valve for selecting which if any of the auxiliary fluid(s) are to be combined with the carrier fluid; a Venturi tube for combining streams of carrier fluid and selected auxiliary fluid(s) in a predetermined ratio which may be varied as desired; and a spray wand in fluid communication with the Venturi tube for discharging the selected fluids.

Abstract: A projectile launching apparatus for cleaning the inner surface of a tube by forcing a projectile through the tube, comprising: a main body containing a breech chamber terminating in an exit port, wherein the breech chamber is provided with a loading port in a side thereof for radially loading a projectile into the breech chamber; a slide disposed on an exterior surface of the main body, the slide being axially movable between a first position wherein the loading port is exposed for loading of a projectile into the breech chamber and a second position wherein the loading port and the breech chamber are sealed; a gas gun operatively connected to the main body in pneumatic communication with the breech chamber; and an exit nozzle connected to the exit port and being connectable to a first end of the tube to be cleaned.

Abstract: A projectile launching apparatus for cleaning the inner surface of a tube by forcing a projectile through the tube, comprising: a main body containing a breech chamber terminating in an exit port, wherein the breech chamber is provided with a loading port in a side thereof for radially loading a projectile into the breech chamber; a slide disposed on an exterior surface of the main body, the slide being axially movable between a first position wherein the loading port is exposed for loading of a projectile into the breech chamber and a second position wherein the loading port and the breech chamber are sealed; a gas gun operatively connected to the main body in pneumatic communication with the breech chamber; and an exit nozzle connected to the exit port and being connectable to a first end of the tube to be cleaned.

Abstract: A process is presented where a feed stream containing a hydrogen sulfide and another feed component is introduced into an absorber that the feed stream flows upward from the bottom of the absorber and contacts a liquid treatment solution, where the liquid treatment solution contains a sulfur dye catalyst. The hydrogen sulfide is absorbed into the liquid treatment solution and converted into sulfide ions. The other feed component is removed from the absorber vessel substantially free of the hydrogen sulfide and a spent treatment solution is also removed from the absorber vessel and fed to an oxidation vessel where it is contacted with an oxygen containing gas causing the sulfide ions to oxidize to thiosulfate and converting the spent sulfur dye catalyst to regenerated sulfur dye catalyst. The thiosulfate is recovered, and the regenerated sulfur dye catalyst can be recycled as part of the liquid treatment solution.

Abstract: A firearm utility case is provided. The firearm utility case includes a flexible body having a first end opposite a second end. A pair of pockets are disposed on the flexible body, each pocket having an open proximal end opposite a closed distal end, wherein the pair of pockets extend between the first end and the second end. The pair of pockets are disposed parallel to each other. A plurality of apertures are disposed along the first end.

Abstract: A system for collecting waste fluid and debris from cleaning of an air handler mounted in a wall, comprising a one-piece shroud disposable on the air handler assembly, the shroud including a hood portion and a funnel portion connected by left and right sides, the shroud having a front opening and a rear opening between the hood and the funnel; a left bracket and a right bracket having respective left and right flanges disposable between left and right sides of the air handler assembly and the wall; a cinchable drawstring; an upper rib disposed in the hood portion and having hooked ends for engaging slots in the left bracket and the right bracket; and a lower rib disposed in the funnel portion and having hooked ends for engaging slots in the left bracket and the right bracket.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine maintenance stand for a gas turbine engine that comprises modules including an engine core module that houses a high pressure compressor and a turbine module that houses a low pressure turbine. The gas turbine engine maintenance stand has a pair of base beams, each base beam having a first end, a midsection and a second end. The stand has an engine core module support that straddles the pair of base beams at their midsection, the engine core module support having engine core module support arms that are configured to engage opposing sides of the engine core module of the gas turbine engine. The stand also has a turbine module support that straddles the pair of beams adjacent their second ends, the turbine module support having turbine module support arms that are configured to engage opposing sides of the turbine module of the gas turbine engine.

Abstract: A process is presented where a feed stream containing a hydrogen sulfide and another feed component is introduced into an absorber that the feed stream flows upward from the bottom of the absorber and contacts a liquid treatment solution, where the liquid treatment solution contains a sulfur dye catalyst. The hydrogen sulfide is absorbed into the liquid treatment solution and converted into sulfide ions. The other feed component is removed from the absorber vessel substantially free of the hydrogen sulfide and a spent treatment solution is also removed from the absorber vessel and fed to an oxidation vessel where it is contacted with an oxygen containing gas causing the sulfide ions to oxidize to thiosulfate and converting the spent sulfur dye catalyst to regenerated sulfur dye catalyst. The thiosulfate is recovered, and the regenerated sulfur dye catalyst can be recycled as part of the liquid treatment solution.

Abstract: A process is presented where a feed stream containing a hydrogen sulfide and another feed component is introduced into an absorber that the feed stream flows upward from the bottom of the absorber and contacts a liquid treatment solution, where the liquid treatment solution contains a sulfur dye catalyst. The hydrogen sulfide is absorbed into the liquid treatment solution and converted into sulfide ions. The other feed component is removed from the absorber vessel substantially free of the hydrogen sulfide and a spent treatment solution is also removed from the absorber vessel and fed to an oxidation vessel where it is contacted with an oxygen containing gas causing the sulfide ions to oxidize to thiosulfate and converting the spent sulfur dye catalyst to regenerated sulfur dye catalyst. The thiosulfate is recovered, and the regenerated sulfur dye catalyst can be recycled as part of the liquid treatment solution.

Abstract: A process is presented where a feed stream containing a hydrogen sulfide and another feed component is introduced into an absorber that the feed stream flows upward from the bottom of the absorber and contacts a liquid treatment solution, where the liquid treatment solution contains a sulfur dye catalyst. The hydrogen sulfide is absorbed into the liquid treatment solution and converted into sulfide ions. The other feed component is removed from the absorber vessel substantially free of the hydrogen sulfide and a spent treatment solution is also removed from the absorber vessel and fed to an oxidation vessel where it is contacted with an oxygen containing gas causing the sulfide ions to oxidize to thiosulfate and converting the spent sulfur dye catalyst to regenerated sulfur dye catalyst. The thiosulfate is recovered, and the regenerated sulfur dye catalyst can be recycled as part of the liquid treatment solution.