Abstract: A method and system for perforating stretch film. The stretch film may be extruded using a cast film or blown film extrusion process. The stretch film may be passed over a first idler roller and moved in a first direction toward a perforation roller. The perforation roller may have a center axle and a plurality of perforation rings, each of which has an outer ring, a plurality of pins extending through the outer ring, and an inner ring configured to hold the plurality of pins in an extended position through the outer ring. The stretch film may be perforated with the perforation roller as the stretch film passes over the perforation roller. The perforated stretch film may be moved in a second direction away from the perforation roller, passed over a second idler roller, and wrapped about a core to form a roll of perforated stretch film.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a palletized load. A first spool with first, second, and third rolls of stretch film and a second spool with a roll of perforated stretch film may be provided. A top edge and bottom edge of the stretch film from the first, second, and third rolls of stretch film may be banded. The first, second, and third banded stretch films may be layered onto the perforated stretch film to form a layered stretch film. The first banded stretch film may extend along a top edge, the second banded stretch film may extend along a center, and the third banded stretch film may extend along a bottom edge of the perforated stretch film. The perforations in the layered stretch film may be expanded into a plurality of voids. The layered stretch film may then be wrapped around the palletized load.

Abstract: Perforated stretch film tube for forming a perforated stretch film hood. A length of flattened stretch film with a thickness of between 0.0025 and 0.0055 or larger is perforated after extrution and wound around a core to form a roll of perforated stretch film tube with a plurality of perforations spaced spaced by at least an inch and having a diameter of less than ½ inch. The roll is loaded into a palletized load hooder machine, opened with gripping arms, sealed and cut at one end to form a pallet hood, and drawn down over the palletized load and released to secure the load to the pallet.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a palletized load. A first spool with first, second, and third rolls of stretch film and a second spool with a roll of perforated stretch film may be provided. A top edge and bottom edge of the stretch film from the first, second, and third rolls of stretch film may be banded. The first, second, and third banded stretch films may be layered onto the perforated stretch film to form a layered stretch film. The first banded stretch film may extend along a top edge, the second banded stretch film may extend along a center, and the third banded stretch film may extend along a bottom edge of the perforated stretch film. The perforations in the layered stretch film may be expanded into a plurality of voids. The layered stretch film may then be wrapped around the palletized load.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a deflection member is disclosed. The method may include the steps of: providing an additive manufacturing apparatus that comprises at least one radiation source and a vat comprising a photopolymer resin, providing a reinforcing member comprising a first surface and a second surface that is opposite the first surface, contacting at least the second surface of the reinforcing member with the photopolymer resin, and directing radiation from a first radiation source and/or a second radiation source toward the first surface of the reinforcing member.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a deflection member is disclosed. The method may include the steps of: providing an additive manufacturing apparatus that comprises at least one radiation source and a vat comprising a photopolymer resin, providing a reinforcing member comprising a first surface and a second surface that is opposite the first surface, contacting at least the second surface of the reinforcing member with the photopolymer resin, and directing radiation from a first radiation source and a second radiation source toward the first surface of the reinforcing member.

Abstract: A pallet wrapping system with at least one spindle, a support bar, a perforation roller, and a pre-stretch machine. The support bar has a plurality of arms that are configured to receive stretch film from the at least one spindle and create banded edges on the stretch film as it passes through the plurality of arms. The pallet wrapping system is configured to form a reinforced stretch film using the plurality of arms and the stretch film from the at least one spindle. The perforation roller is configured to form a plurality of holes through the reinforced stretch film as the reinforced stretch film passes over the perforation roller. The pre-stretch machine is configured to receive the reinforced stretch film and stretch the reinforced stretch film prior to wrapping a palletized load with the reinforced stretch film.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a deflection member is disclosed. The method may include the steps of: providing an additive manufacturing apparatus that comprises at least one radiation source and a vat comprising a photopolymer resin, providing a reinforcing member comprising a first surface and a second surface that is opposite the first surface, contacting at least the second surface of the reinforcing member with the photopolymer resin, and directing radiation from a first radiation source and a second radiation source toward the first surface of the reinforcing member.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a deflection member is disclosed. The method may include the step of incorporating a monomer, a photoinitiator system, a photoinhibitor, and/or a reinforcing member. A further step includes blending the monomer, photoinitiator, and/or photoinhibitor to form a blended photopolymer resin. Further steps may be exposing the photopolymer resin to radiation form a first radiation source and/or a second radiation source.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a deflection member is disclosed. The method may include the step of incorporating a monomer, a photoinitiator system, a photoinhibitor, and/or a reinforcing member. A further step includes blending the monomer, photoinitiator, and/or photoinhibitor to form a blended photopolymer resin. Further steps may be exposing the photopolymer resin to radiation form a first radiation source and/or a second radiation source.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a deflection member is disclosed. The method may include the step of incorporating a monomer, a photoinitiator system, a photoinhibitor, and/or a reinforcing member. A further step includes blending the monomer, photoinitiator, and/or photoinhibitor to form a blended photopolymer resin. Further steps may be emitting a first wavelength and emitting a second wavelength. A further step may be polymerizing the monomer to form a resinous framework comprising protuberance locked-on to the reinforcing member.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a deflection member is disclosed. The method may include the step of incorporating a monomer, a photoinitiator system, a photoinhibitor, and/or a reinforcing member. A further step includes blending the monomer, photoinitiator, and/or photoinhibitor to form a blended photopolymer resin. Further steps may be emitting a first wavelength and emitting a second wavelength. A further step may be polymerizing the monomer to form a resinous framework comprising protuberance locked-on to the reinforcing member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and methods of use for treating and preventing the scarring of skin rashes. When used, the composition of the invention effectively relieves itching, promotes healing, and prevents scarring of skin rashes and irritations. The composition of the invention may be applied as a spray, foam, or gel.

Abstract: A recharging cover system for storing, protecting and recharging an electronic device during transport of the electronic device includes a case receives the electronic device to protect the electronic device from being inadvertently damaged. A recharging assembly is positioned in the case. The recharging assembly is electrically coupled to the electronic device to recharge the electronic device when the electronic device is positioned in the case.

Abstract: A system for manipulating the appearance of a video signal includes an input, a user interface, and a processor. The input receives a video signal displayable as a video image in an active video field. The video image includes a plurality of sections. The user interface accepts a user input to select one of the plurality of sections. The processor manipulates the video signal to display the selected one or more of the plurality of sections of the video image on a display associated with the user.

Abstract: A method of encoding video signals includes obtaining, averaging, offsetting, and replacing steps. In the obtaining step, a first value comprising a value of a video characteristic for a first portion of a first video signal and a second value comprising a value of the video characteristic for a second portion of a second video signal are obtained. In the averaging step, the first value and the second value are averaged to obtain an average value. In the offsetting step, the average value is offset by a first predetermined offset to obtain a first offset value and the average value is offset by a second predetermined offset to obtain a second offset value. In the replacing step, the first value is replaced with the first offset value on the first signal and the second value is replaced with the second offset value on the second video signal.

Abstract: A personal video display device includes first and second display screens and a controller connected to the screens for showing video signals received from a source. The controller selectively switches between a two-dimensional mode and a three-dimensional mode based solely on the received video signals.

Abstract: A necktie and belt holding assembly includes a pair of hangers each comprising a loop that includes a bottom member, a first side member, a second side member and a top member. Each of a pair of master hooks is attached to one of the top members. A hinge is attached to the each of the first side members such that the pair of hangers is hingedly coupled together. The pair of hangers may be selectively spaced from each other in an open position or positioned adjacent to each other in a closed position. An inner surface and an outer surface of each of the bottom members and the second side members are defined with respect to each other. Each of a plurality of clips is attached one of the bottom members. The clips are each attached to a respective one of the outer surfaces of the bottom members.

Abstract: A process is provided to produce water that will meet the specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia Inc. for Purified Water and Water for Injection, and water for dialysis as circumscribed by the American Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The system has no storage tanks where stagnant water will be fouled by biofilm colonizing the tank surface. Water is circulated throughout the purification system and drawn as required, on demand. The water is purified and used immediately or recycled and repurified to ensure quality. Sanitation of the purification system, maintaining microbiological purity and cleaning is done by controlling the pH so that it is normally acidic by maintaining a high carbon dioxide concentration in solution, the carbon dioxide being allowed to pass into the permeate from a reverse osmosis membrane assembly used to purify the water.

Abstract: The present invention is a convenient, aesthetically pleasing, multi-purpose container/beverage infuser that allows a user to store and brew beverages such as tea. The device includes a base container for storing the loose tea leaves prior to brewing. A lid is provided to seal the container so that the tea leaves may be preserved during storage. An infuser is removably attached to the base container. The infuser is shaped so that that it may be inverted over a drinking container and receive a predetermined amount of fresh tea leaves to be steeped. Clips are coupled to the infuser so that the infuser may be retained in the inverted position over the drinking container during the brewing process. A cap is placed on top of the infuser when assembled and may be invertedly placed on a stable surface to hold the infuser after use to prevent excess dripping.