Abstract: A system for microwave-assisted catalytic conversion of plastics into carbonaceous materials and gases includes a materials sorter to sort and remove metals from a batch of plastics; a metal detector to detect metals in the batch of plastics; a mixer configured to receive the batch of plastics and a corresponding batch of micro or nano-scale metal oxides, and further configured to produce a mixture of the plastics and the metal oxides to achieve an essentially uniform distribution of the metal oxides in the plastics; and a rotary microwave oven in communication with a microwave generator and configured to receive microwaves to heat contents of the rotary microwave oven. The rotary microwave oven receives the mixture; and a processor executing a program of instructions controls operation of the rotary microwave oven to convert the plastics to produce one or more carbonaceous materials and one or more gases.

Abstract: A shelf post coupler may include an upper insert end and a lower insert end, each dimensioned to be received within an insert slot defined by shelving post ends to be joined. Insert holes extend through the upper insert end and the lower insert end for receiving fasteners to secure the coupler to shelving post ends. The upper and lower insert ends may each have a first side and a second side that extends from a midline along different planes. A spacer including a protruding lip may be located between the upper insert end and the lower insert end. At least one of the upper insert end and the lower insert end may include a riser and a wing. The wing may extend a greater distance from the midline than the riser.

Abstract: A shelf post coupler may include an upper insert end and a lower insert end, each dimensioned to be received within an insert slot defined by shelving post ends to be joined. Insert holes extend through the upper insert end and the lower insert end for receiving fasteners to secure the coupler to shelving post ends. The upper and lower insert ends may each have a first side and a second side that extends from a midline along different planes. A spacer including a protruding lip may be located between the upper insert end and the lower insert end. At least one of the upper insert end and the lower insert end may include a riser and a wing. The wing may extend a greater distance from the midline than the riser.

Abstract: A cabinet may include a front wall attached to a front proximal supporting leg and a front distal supporting leg, a back wall attached to a back proximal supporting leg and a back distal supporting leg, a first foldable side wall attached to the front proximal supporting leg and the back proximal supporting leg, and a second foldable side wall attached to the front distal supporting leg and back distal supporting leg. The first foldable wall may include a first panel connected to a second panel by at least a first double pivot connection, and the second foldable wall may include a third panel connected to a fourth panel by at least a second double pivot connection.

Abstract: A cabinet may include a front wall attached to a front proximal supporting leg and a front distal supporting leg, a back wall attached to a back proximal supporting leg and a back distal supporting leg, a first foldable side wall attached to the front proximal supporting leg and the back proximal supporting leg, and a second foldable side wall attached to the front distal supporting leg and back distal supporting leg. The first foldable wall may include a first panel connected to a second panel by at least a first double pivot connection, and the second foldable wall may include a third panel connected to a fourth panel by at least a second double pivot connection.

Abstract: A foldable shelving unit includes one or more foldable shelves positioned between first and second frame members. A slide rail pivotably couples between the foldable shelves. A stop is fixed to the slide rail and a slide locking mechanism is slidable along the slide rail. The slide locking mechanism includes a latch to latch to the stop to lock the shelving unit in an unfolded configuration and unlatch to slide the slider along the slide rail away from the stop to fold the shelving unit into a folded configuration.

Abstract: A foldable shelving unit includes one or more foldable shelves positioned between first and second frame members. A slide rail pivotably couples between the foldable shelves. A stop is fixed to the slide rail and a slide locking mechanism is slidable along the slide rail. The slide locking mechanism includes a latch to latch to the stop to lock the shelving unit in an unfolded configuration and unlatch to slide the slider along the slide rail away from the stop to fold the shelving unit into a folded configuration.

Abstract: A covering system includes a flexible, web-like membrane having first and second portions. A first cross support is connected to the first portion of the membrane, and a second cross support is connected to the second portion of the membrane. A drive mechanism is provided for moving the second cross support relative to the first cross support so that the membrane is movable between a first, retracted position and a second, deployed position. The drive mechanism includes a force multiplication mechanism for facilitating a longitudinal tensile stress application to the membrane when it is in the second, deployed position. A transverse tensioning mechanism that includes a catenary linkage is also provided for tensioning the membrane in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A garment hanger is disclosed having a hook insert therein wherein the hook may be inserted into the body of its hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other like hanger.

Abstract: A system and associated method to enable individual users of the system to preferably share and/or endorse a set of information by actively embedding the information within a user's existing communications, which include but are not limited to a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a smart phone, a tablet, or any other similar networked and internet-ready device. Additionally, the system is preferably configured to enable a content creator to monitor the content distribution to users of the system in real-time.

Abstract: A covering system includes a flexible, web-like membrane having first and second portions. A first cross support is connected to the first portion of the membrane, and a second cross support is connected to the second portion of the membrane. A drive mechanism is provided for moving the second cross support relative to the first cross support so that the membrane is movable between a first, retracted position and a second, deployed position. The drive mechanism includes a force multiplication mechanism for facilitating a longitudinal tensile stress application to the membrane when it is in the second, deployed position. A transverse tensioning mechanism that includes a catenary linkage is also provided for tensioning the membrane in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A garment hanger having a hanger hook is disclosed. The garment hanger has an insert therein wherein the hook may be inserted into the body of its hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other like hanger and the insert is secured in the hanger by having the hanger hook fit into a notch in the insert.

Abstract: A garment hanger is disclosed having a hook insert therein wherein the hook may be inserted into the body of its hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other like hanger.

Abstract: One or more embodiments contained herein disclose a structural insulated panel having improved ballistics properties and methods for using the same.

Abstract: A hanger is disclosed having a hanger supporting means in the form of an articulating integrated hook for supporting additional hangers therefrom, wherein the hook may be inserted into the body of its hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other like hanger.

Abstract: A hanger is disclosed having a hanger supporting means in the form of a cascade hook for supporting additional hangers therefrom, wherein the cascade hook may be inserted through a rear aperture of a like hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other like hanger.

Abstract: A hanger is disclosed having a hanger supporting means in the form of a cascade hook for supporting additional hangers therefrom, wherein the cascade hook may be inserted through a rear aperture of a like hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other like hanger.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system comprising a fuel rail having an outlet and a receptor cup associated therewith. The system further including a fuel injector having an inlet, an outlet and a body therebetween. The inlet is configured for insertion into the cup of the fuel rail and for fluid communication with the outlet thereof. The system still further including a retention clip configured for engagement with the fuel injector and the cup in order to couple the fuel injector with the fuel rail. In the inventive system, the fuel injector further includes a load distribution feature. This feature is configured to engage a portion of the retention clip and to assist with the distribution about the clip of a load applied to the injector.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system comprising a fuel rail having an outlet and a receptor cup associated therewith. The system further including a fuel injector having an inlet, an outlet and a body therebetween. The inlet is configured for insertion into the cup of the fuel rail and for fluid communication with the outlet thereof. The system still further including a retention clip configured for engagement with the fuel injector and the cup in order to couple the fuel injector with the fuel rail. In the inventive system, the fuel injector further includes a load distribution feature. This feature is configured to engage a portion of the retention clip and to assist with the distribution about the clip of a load applied to the injector.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system comprises a fuel rail having an inlet, an outlet and a receptor associated with the outlet. The system further comprises a fuel injector. The inlet of the injector is configured for communication with the outlet of the fuel rail, and the injector outlet is configured for communication with a combustion chamber of an engine. The system still further includes a first feature associated with on one of the fuel rail and the injector, and a second feature associated with the other of the fuel rail and injector. The first and second features cooperate to form a seal between the injector and the fuel rail, and to maintain the axial alignment of the components.