Abstract: A personal care dispensing device for the hygienic and temperature-controlled application of gel-based or gelatinous compositions such as aloe vera is disclosed. The device includes a hollow, elongated housing with an internal cavity lined with an insulating layer to retain a reduced temperature, enabling use with frozen or semi-solid compositions. A rotatable dial positioned at the bottom end of the housing actuates a threaded rod, which incrementally advances a plunger platform within the cavity. The plunger platform pushes the gel-based or gelatinous composition toward a dispensing membrane located at the top end of the housing, enabling controlled application to the skin. The membrane may be removable or pierceable, enabling for easy refilling and reuse. The device is portable, ergonomically designed for one-handed use, and especially suited for post-sun exposure or therapeutic skin care.

Abstract: On-site pressing of field poles for a hydroelectric generator is provided. A field pole may be placed on a press cart and press bars may be placed on top of the field pole. The press cart is moved along a track to transport the field pole to a pressing unit. Hydraulic cylinders in the pressing unit press the field pole and the press bars between the cart and a top plate of the pressing unit to straighten the field pole.

Abstract: The boat hook with attached light comprises a telescopic pole and an illuminated tip section. The illuminated tip section may couple to a distal end of the telescopic pole to form a boat hook. The boat hook may be operable as a tool for a boat. The boat hook may be operable as a docking and undocking aid and/or may be operable to pull items from the water using a hook on the illuminated tip section. The length of the telescopic pole may be adjustable. The illuminated tip section may provide illumination for use in dim lighting.

Abstract: On-site pressing of field poles for a hydroelectric generator is provided. A field pole may be placed on a press cart and press bars may be placed on top of the field pole. The press cart is moved along a track to transport the field pole to a pressing unit. Hydraulic cylinders in the pressing unit press the field pole and the press bars between the cart and a top plate of the pressing unit to straighten the field pole.

Abstract: A method for repairing a discharge ring of a hydraulic turbine with a turbine runner in place includes: mounting adjustable fixtures to runner blades that are approximately evenly spaced around the turbine runner, where each adjustable fixture is mounted to a different runner blade at a different predetermined vertical position with respect to a surface of the discharge ring; attaching cutting equipment configured to remove material from the discharge ring to each adjustable fixture installed on the runner blades; installing a drive unit configured to rotate the turbine runner; controlling the drive unit to rotate the runner at a specified speed; and controlling the cutting equipment attached to each adjustable fixture to concurrently remove material from the discharge ring as the turbine runner rotates.