Abstract: An apparatus is for a tool box and a vehicle having a hitch assembly. The apparatus includes a frame assembly and a powered-actuator assembly. The frame assembly is configured to be load bearing, and is also configured to facilitate secured connection with the hitch assembly of the vehicle. The powered-actuator assembly is configured to be powered by a power source, and is also configured to move the frame assembly relative to the hitch assembly of the vehicle in such a way as to facilitate secured connection between the frame assembly and the hitch assembly. The powered-actuator assembly is fixedly connected to the frame assembly. The frame assembly is configured to supportably receive the tool box. The frame assembly is selectively removable from the tool box.

Abstract: A method of reusing a recyclable container comprises receiving information relating to a change in a location of a recyclable container based on a data device situated on the container and causing transfer of a deposit amount based on the change in location. A method of processing reusable materials comprises receiving a reusable packaging material with a data device associated with unique identifier data; associating a condition of the reusable packaging material with the unique identifier data; sorting reusable packaging material to send to manufacturers; and modifying the data associated with said unique identifier data to reflect the number of uses of the container and the destination of the container.

Abstract: A method of reusing a recyclable container comprises receiving information relating to a change in a location of a recyclable container based on a data device situated on the container and causing transfer of a deposit amount based on the change in location. A method of processing reusable materials comprises receiving a reusable packaging material with a data device associated with unique identifier data; associating a condition of the reusable packaging material with the unique identifier data; sorting reusable packaging material to send to manufacturers; and modifying the data associated with said unique identifier data to reflect the number of uses of the container and the destination of the container.

Abstract: An air bladder valve arrangement includes a tube having a cavity therein, the cavity having a plurality of chambers, each chamber being associated with one or more air bladder chambers, a stem positioned within the tube, the stem having a plurality of plungers, each plunger being positioned within a chamber of the cavity of the tube, each plunger being configured to selectively open and close communication of air between adjacent chambers of the cavity of the tube, wherein the stem is movable relative to the tube to position each of the plurality of the plungers to selectively open and close communication of air between adjacent chambers.

Abstract: The inventions relate to systems and methods for reusing recyclable materials used in the manufacturing and transportation of goods, including containers used in the packaging and shipment of such goods. The disclosed systems and methods include the use of data devices to collect and report data associated with the recyclable materials. The data devices may collect information about recyclable materials and containers, including the amount of a deposit paid by a customer for a container, the receipt of the container at a service center and any amounts returned to the customer from a secure merchant account after an inspection of the condition of the container. The data device may also record the condition of the container, whether it is reused, refurbished and reused, or recycled, and how many cycles of use the container experiences.

Abstract: A flow plate for a fuel cell includes an active area to communicate a reactant flow to a membrane electrode assembly. The flow plate also includes a recessed region that is substantially the same size as the active area and receives the membrane electrode assembly.

Abstract: A source of low energy neutrons based on a combination of unique technology has resulted in a man-portable package suitable for field use. This source of low energy neutrons produces a forward directed beam to permit local control and it is electrically activated so there is no radiation hazard when it is turned off for transport and relocation.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack that includes fuel cell plates. The fuel cell system includes a retainer to maintain a total compression force on the fuel cell plates between approximately 5 to 40 pounds per square inch.

Abstract: A linear accelerator system for producing PET radioisotopes, and taking the form of a beam-generation-to-target structure which includes form-fitting, self-contained, omnidirectional radiation shielding structure.

Abstract: A wireless communications system and method uses aircraft to provide wireless communications service for ground-based user equipment and user equipment on board the aircraft. A typical embodiment of the invention includes an Avionic Base Station Controller (ABSC), situated on board the aircraft, for providing Base Station Controller type functions that permit wireless communications service from the aircraft, wherein the aircraft operates as a wireless communications tower for providing wireless communications service for ground-based user equipment as well as user equipment on board the aircraft.

Abstract: A radioisotope production apparatus includes: a linear accelerator for accelerating an ion beam and irradiating a target with the ion beam, radio frequency power supplies for supplying radio frequency waves through coaxial tubes and the linear accelerator, a target shield member containing the target, a first radiation shield member covering the linear accelerator, and a movable second radiation shield member covering the side of target shield member of the linear accelerator between the first radiation shield member and the target shield member. The first radiation shield member is movably divided in opposite directions, respectively, of the axial direction of the linear accelerator from the base point of the connection point of the coaxial tube connected to the linear accelerator.

Abstract: A method for treatment of neuronal disorders and traumatic brain injury is provided which involves timely administration to a subject in need thereof of an effective amount of nefiracetam.

Abstract: A method for treatment of neuronal disorders and traumatic brain injury is provided which involves timely administration to a subject in need thereof of an effective amount of nefiracetam.

Abstract: A method for treatment of neuronal disorders and traumatic brain injury is provided which involves timely administration to a subject in need thereof of an effective amount of nefiracetam.

Abstract: 36 We have discovered the III-V semiconductor layers with previously unattainably high effective hole concentrations can be produced by molecular growth processes (e.g. MBE) if an amphoteric dopant such as Be is used and if, during the growth of the highly doped III-V layer, the substrate is maintained at a temperature T.sub.g that is substantially lower than customarily used. For instance, a InGaAs layer with effective hole concentration 1.0.times.10.sup.20 cm.sup.-3 was grown at T.sub.g =450.degree. C., and a GaAs layer with effective hole concentration of 1.0.times.10.sup.20 cm.sup.-3 was grown at T.sub.g of 475.degree. C. The heavily doped III-V layers can be of device grade and can usefully be part of electronic devices such as high speed bipolar transistors.

Abstract: A minimum weight horizontal and vertical stabilizer (188) which a primary torque box is formed within the skins (202, 204) and extends transversely from the most forwardly spars (190, 212) to the most rearwardly spar (196) to occupy spaces between all of the spars (190, 212, 192, 194, 196).

Abstract: "I" beam or web structures of laminated composite material or sheets are being stiffened by transverse webs stiffeners having a tubular configuration with flattened end portions. The flattened end is inserted between the laminated web material or sheets and cured therewith to form an integral stiffened web structure.

Abstract: With this power take-off gearing, intended to be installed at a propulsion system or drive of a marine vessel, there can be taken-off part of the vessel's drive output at one or a number of auxiliary drive units. The drive or propulsion system of the vessel is mounted upon the ship's foundation and essentially comprises a main engine, a speed reduction gear unit containing a power take-off shaft, a multi-part propeller shaft which extends through a power take-off gearing, and a propeller attached to the propeller shaft. The power take-off gearing is arranged in a housing and supported as a self-contained unit upon the ship's foundation independent of the propeller shaft. A large gear mounted in the housing of the power take-off gearing is driven by the propeller shaft through a moveable clutch which is constructed as a double tooth clutch. The power take-off gearing is connected with a generator.

Abstract: A composite structure has joints reinforced with adherend inserts between skin and web. The inserts are wedge shaped, have laminated sides with reinforcement in two directions, a reinforced core and the laminates are stitched together adjacent the core.