Abstract: A pillow uses a fan assembly in the pillow to cool the sleeping surface of the pillow. The fan assembly uses two fans to move ambient air through a middle layer of reticulated foam and then through air passages extending through at least one layer of foam. A bottom piece of foam is either semi-permeable or impermeable to airflow so that most, if not all, of the air moved by the fans exits the top of the pillow to cool the pillow. A chargeable power source powers the fans via a circuit board which may have an LED light to indicate the status of the power source.

Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. A dimensionally stabilizing substrate is secured to at least some of the strings on one of the top and bottom surfaces of the strings. A scrim sheet is secured to at least some of the strings on an opposed surface of the strings to maintain the positions of the strings. The dimensionally stabilizing substrate is laterally rigid enough to maintain length and width dimensions of the coil spring assembly. However, the dimensionally stabilizing substrate is flexible enough to allow the pocketed spring assembly to be roll packed for shipping.

Abstract: A system for mitigating backsputter to a thruster in a propulsion test facility includes a plate disposed in an output plume of the thruster and a magnetic field generator disposed about or at the plate and configured to generate a magnetic field between the thruster and the plate. The magnetic field generator is oriented such that a magnetic field is generated transverse to the output plume.

Abstract: The AI Process and Recipe Optimizer offers a novel approach in industrial and laboratory process management technology. This software tool is designed to interface directly with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) in real-time. As it collects and analyzes live data, it crafts and adjusts Process Recipes accordingly. Leveraging advanced algorithms, including regression, machine learning, and vector analysis, the tool constructs models for every variable in the recipe. If discrepancies arise between expected outcomes and actual results, the Recipe Maker can quickly correct these errors in real-time. It stands out by continuously refreshing these models with live data, ensuring they accurately reflect the most recent process trends and patterns. This unique integration of real-time data interfacing, immediate recipe formulation, and on-the-spot error correction sets a fresh benchmark in process management tools.

Abstract: A pillow uses a fan assembly in the pillow to cool the sleeping surface of the pillow. The fan assembly uses two fans to move ambient air through a middle layer of reticulated foam and then through air passages extending through at least one layer of foam. A bottom piece of foam is either semi-permeable or impermeable to airflow so that most, if not all, of the air moved by the fans exits the top of the pillow to cool the pillow. A chargeable power source powers the fans via a circuit board which may have an LED light to indicate the status of the power source.

Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. A dimensionally stabilizing substrate is secured to at least some of the strings on one of the top and bottom surfaces of the strings. A scrim sheet is secured to at least some of the strings on an opposed surface of the strings to maintain the positions of the strings. The dimensionally stabilizing substrate is laterally rigid enough to maintain length and width dimensions of the coil spring assembly. However, the dimensionally stabilizing substrate is flexible enough to allow the pocketed spring assembly to be roll packed for shipping.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for drying a cereal grass, such as alfalfa, barley, clover, rye grass, Timothy grass, and the stalks, stems, grains and leaves of a cereal grass, such as oats, wheat, buckwheat, maize, millet, rice and sorghum. The systems include a first pressing roll and a second pressing roll that form a nip through which the cereal grass or forage crop can be pressed, pressing the liquid out of the cereal grass or forage crop to form a first product stream comprising a dewatered cereal grass or forage crop and a second product stream comprising liquid pressed out of the cereal grass or forage crop; at least one suction device for collecting the second product stream; an atomizer for converting the second product stream into droplets that can be applied to the surface of the first product stream; a drying chamber; and a circulation system for moving a drying medium through the drying chamber.