Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include various different types and sizes of automated, computer-controlled, adjustable machine-tool work-piece mounting systems used to support and constrain movement of work pieces during manufacture, repair, and maintenance. The automated, computer-controlled, adjustable machine-tool work-piece mounting systems that represent embodiments of the present invention are implemented from one or more adjustable machine-tool work-piece mounting-system modules. Each adjustable machine-tool work-piece mounting-system module comprises an array of extendable supports with non-circular and non-elliptical cross sections. In certain embodiments of the present invention, the extendable supports are extended and retracted along a direction approximately normal to a substrate or surface of the automated, computer-controlled, adjustable machine-tool work-piece mounting-system module by linear actuators and are maintained at desired positions by compressed-air brakes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include various different types and sizes of automated, computer-controlled, adjustable machine-tool work-piece mounting systems used to support and constrain movement of work pieces during manufacture, repair, and maintenance. The automated, computer-controlled, adjustable machine-tool work-piece mounting systems that represent embodiments of the present invention are implemented from one or more adjustable machine-tool work-piece mounting-system modules. Each adjustable machine-tool work-piece mounting-system module comprises an array of extendable supports with non-circular and non-elliptical cross sections. In certain embodiments of the present invention, the extendable supports are extended and retracted along a direction approximately normal to a substrate or surface of the automated, computer-controlled, adjustable machine-tool work-piece mounting-system module by linear actuators and are maintained at desired positions by compressed-air brakes.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a high-thermal-mass hydronic furnace. In one embodiment of the present invention, a high-thermal-mass hydronic furnace includes a firebox, an insulated outer casing, a fluid-transport system, and a draft air-flow system. Fuel input to the firebox is combusted on a high-thermal-mass ceramic refractory. Heat from the fuel combustion is transferred to fluid within the fluid-transport system, via an internal heat exchanger, and circulated to a location external to the insulated outer casing for subsequent distribution to an interconnected heat-delivery system. The draft air-flow system regulates the fuel combustion by controlling the amount of air passing through the firebox.

Abstract: Multiple axes are employed to impart predetermined velocities and rotational components to the projected object. Projection of the object may be synchronized with a displayed video image to simulate the throwing of an object. The accurate-automated-multi-axis machine for projecting objects may be employed as an integral component in a projectable object manufacturing process.

Abstract: An accurate-automated-multi-axis machine for projecting objects. Multiple axes are employed to impart predetermined velocities and rotational components to the projected object. Projection of the object may be synchronized with a displayed video image to simulate the throwing of an object.

Abstract: A projection screen for displaying projected images with a movable shutter that can be positioned and opened at any location within a large rectangular area of the surface of the projection screen. Physical objects and light signals may pass through the open shutter. When the shutter is closed, the projection screen appears to a viewer as a continuous, unbroken, vertical reflective surface.

Abstract: A projection screen for displaying projected images with a movable shutter that can be positioned and opened at any location within a large rectangular area of the surface of the projection screen. Physical objects and light signals may pass through the open shutter. When the shutter is closed, the projection screen appears to a viewer as a continuous, unbroken, vertical reflective surface.

Abstract: An accurate-automated-multi-axis machine for projecting objects. Multiple axes are employed to impart predetermined velocities and rotational components to the projected object. Projection of the object may be synchronized with a displayed video image to simulate the throwing of an object.