Abstract: System and method provide wireless distributed lighting control systems implementing a secure peer-to-peer, self-organizing and self-healing mesh network of actuators and system inputs. The system and method can be designed specifically for indoor and outdoor lighting where actuators include in-fixture, on-fixture and circuit control modules with ON/OFF and full range dimming capabilities, and system inputs include occupancy/vacancy sensors, daylight sensors and switches. A unique messaging protocol facilitates wireless and wired communication between actuators and system inputs, and provides web-based commissioning and monitoring of the lighting control system using a wireless access point accessible from a local network or Internet which can provide an intuitive and easy to use Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Abstract: A method for making a super absorbent composition where feedstock is broken into clumps, the clumps are transported to a compression section, where the clumps are heated using compression and friction. Next, the compressed clumps are cooled and then broken into a super absorbent material.

Abstract: A safety release device for water skiing, wherein the ski rope can be quickly disengaged from the transom of the boat through the actuation of a pull cord by a safety observer in the boat, which actuating of the pull cord releases the ski towing rope from the rear transom connection to the boat.