Abstract: A cable spool structurally configured for attaching to a surface such as a networking equipment and to support a plurality of fiber optic cables so as to enhance management of fiber optic-cables in high-density applications disclosed. The cable spool comprises an attachment portion and a spool portion. An inner end of the attachment portion is structurally configured to be fixed to the surface. An outer end of the attachment portion is structurally configured to be free standing. The spool portion is moveable relative to the attachment portion between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: An IV catheter device includes a needle component having an elongated needle with a sharp distal tip and a hollow needle hub that defines a flash chamber. The device includes a catheter component having a hollow body through which the needle passes and an actuatable obturator that is disposed within the hollow needle hub and moves between a pre-deployment position and a deployed position. In both the pre-deployment position and the deployed position, the actuatable obturator is disposed within an inner lumen of the elongated needle. In the deployed position, a blunt distal end of the obturator blunts the elongated needle. The actuatable obturator is biased by a biasing element that releases stored energy as the actuatable obturator moves from the pre-deployment position to the deployed position. The biasing element is disposed within the hollow needle hub within the flash chamber.

Abstract: A cable spool structurally configured for attaching to a surface such as a networking equipment and to support a plurality of fiber optic cables so as to enhance management of fiber optic-cables in high-density applications disclosed. The cable spool comprises an attachment portion and a spool portion. An inner end of the attachment portion is structurally configured to be fixed to the surface. An outer end of the attachment portion is structurally configured to be free standing. The spool portion is moveable relative to the attachment portion between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A telescoping cable spool for attaching to a networking equipment and supporting a plurality of fiber optic cables is shown. The spool comprises a fixed part for attachment to a surface adjacent the networking equipment; a spool housing comprising a pair of cable retaining flanges interconnected by a hollow cable support dimensioned to fit in a telescoping arrangement over the fixed part. The spool housing is moveable relative to the fixed part between a first retracted position and a second extended position.

Abstract: An IV catheter device includes a needle component having an elongated needle with a sharp distal tip and a catheter component having a hollow body through which the needle passes. The IV catheter device further includes an actuatable obturator that is disposed within the needle component and moves between a pre-deployment position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the actuatable obturator is disposed within an inner lumen of the elongated needle and a blunt distal end of the obturator is located distal to the sharp distal tip so as to blunt the elongated needle.

Abstract: A telescoping cable spool for attaching to a networking equipment and supporting a plurality of fiber optic cables is shown. The spool comprises a fixed part for attachment to a surface adjacent the networking equipment; a spool housing comprising a pair of cable retaining flanges interconnected by a hollow cable support dimensioned to fit in a telescoping arrangement over the fixed part. The spool housing is moveable relative to the fixed part between a first retracted position and a second extended position.

Abstract: A cable spool for networking and cross connect equipment is shown which comprises a telescoping arrangement and is moveable between a retracted and an extended position. In a particular embodiment a static cable spool is provided together with the moveable cable spool and arranged along the same axis. The cable spool is also moveable horizontally.

Abstract: A fan is provided that includes a fan blade movable relative to a housing. The housing and the fan blade are configured such that the fan generates a pink noise sound profile both when air is exiting the fan housing through an air outlet vent and when air is not exiting the housing through the outlet air vent.

Abstract: A cable spool for networking and cross connect equipment is shown which comprises a telescoping arrangement and is moveable between a retracted and an extended position. In a particular embodiment a static cable spool is provided together with the moveable cable spool and arranged along the same axis. The cable spool is also moveable horizontally.

Abstract: A fan is provided that includes a fan blade movable relative to a housing.

Abstract: An insect elimination device has an outer grid with an inner grid disposed within the outer grid. A voltage source powers the inner grid, the outer grid or both. A warming tube is disposed within the inner grid and provides a thermal lure. A UV light source is disposed within the warming tube to provide a first optical lure. A control circuit controls the duty cycle, which is greater than 0% and less than 100%, of the UV light source while the voltage source is powering the elimination zone of the inner grid and the outer grid to keep the thermal lure within a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: An insect elimination device has an outer grid with an inner grid disposed within the outer grid. A voltage source powers the inner grid, the outer grid or both. A warming tube is disposed within the inner grid and provides a thermal lure. A UV light source is disposed within the warming tube to provide a first optical lure. A control circuit controls the duty cycle, which is greater than 0% and less than 100%, of the UV light source while the voltage source is powering the elimination zone of the inner grid and the outer grid to keep the thermal lure within a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: A pest trap, such as for flies, includes a disposable bag with a lure therein, and a sealing mechanism set at or near the top of the bag. The sealing mechanism engages with a removable top, which covers a canister. The bag with sealing mechanism is connected to the top, and then the top is placed on the canister, with the disposable bag in the canister. Once the bag has become filled with pest insects, the sealing mechanism is activated, which seals the top of the bag and separates the bag from the top. The top can then be removed from the canister, and the canister upended to dump the disposable bag into the garbage.

Abstract: Modular systems for extracting hydrocarbons from subterranean volumes and associated methods are generally described.

Abstract: A pest trap, such as for flies, includes a disposable bag with a lure therein, and a sealing mechanism set at or near the top of the bag. The sealing mechanism engages with a removable top, which covers a canister. The bag with sealing mechanism is connected to the top, and then the top is placed on the canister, with the disposable bag in the canister. Once the bag has become filled with pest insects, the sealing mechanism is activated, which seals the top of the bag and separates the bag from the top. The top can then be removed from the canister, and the canister upended to dump the disposable bag into the garbage.

Abstract: An insect elimination device has an outer grid with an inner grid disposed within the outer grid. A voltage source powers the inner grid, the outer grid or both. A warming tube is disposed within the inner grid and provides a thermal lure. A UV light source is disposed within the warming tube to provide a first optical lure. A control circuit controls the duty cycle, which is greater than 0% and less than 100%, of the UV light source while the voltage source is powering the elimination zone of the inner grid and the outer grid to keep the thermal lure within a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a system and method for improved infusion of a fiber containing preform with a resin. The system comprises a mould base portion adapted to support the preform and a mould closure portion adapted to overlie the mould base portion in sealable relation to define a mould chamber containing the preform. One or more sensors are attached to the mould base portion and/or to the mould closure portion for monitoring flow characteristics of the resin within the mould chamber. A control means responsive to the sensing means is operatively connected to a resin pump and to a vacuum pump for varying the flow of resin within the mould chamber by varying either or both of the volumetric flow rate of the resin and the level of vacuum within the mould chamber to control infusion of the preform.

Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a system and method for improved infusion of a fiber containing preform with a resin. The system comprises a mould base portion adapted to support the preform and a mould closure portion adapted to overlie the mould base portion in sealable relation to define a mould chamber containing the preform. One or more sensors are attached to the mould base portion and/or to the mould closure portion for monitoring flow characteristics of the resin within the mould chamber. A control means responsive to the sensing means is operatively connected to a resin pump and to a vacuum pump for varying the flow of resin within the mould chamber by varying either or both of the volumetric flow rate of the resin and the level of vacuum within the mould chamber to control infusion of the preform.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener including housing, a rotary seat disposed in the housing, and a driver for rotationally driving the rotary seat. A blade unit includes two rotary blades that are disposed on the rotary seat and converge to define a sharpening angle. The sharpener also includes cooperating gears that rotate each blade about its associated longitudinal axis, and rotate the blades about a central axis therebetween. One of the rotary blades has a reduced diameter section, and the rotary seat has a projecting stop that corresponds to the reduced diameter section. The stop is positioned in a cavity of the rotary seat for the tip of a pencil to abut against so as to locate the pencil.

Abstract: A personalized school or office tool package is disclosed. The personalizable school or office tool package includes packaging, and a school or office tool that is carried by the packaging. The school or office tool has an area that is suitable to receive a personalizing member. The package also includes a plurality of members that have personalizing indicia thereon. The members are carried by the packaging and are self-adhering on one side and have the personalizing indicia on an opposite side so that a user can select from the plurality of members and attach a chosen member to the school or office tool, with the self-adhering surface in contact with the area suitable to receive the member, to personalize the school or office tool.