Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) panels filled with flame-retardant fillers. The method may include pre-treating fiber reinforcement with a polymer binder, spreading fillers of a selected size over the polymer binder, and forming a dry stack including the fiber reinforcement and the fillers. The method may also include infusing a polymer resin into the dry stack using a vacuum infusion process and forming a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) laminate including the fiber reinforcement and substantially uniformly distributed fillers embedded within a polymer matrix formed from the polymer resin, the fillers having a filler loading of at least 70 parts per hundred parts of infused resin (phr).

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure includes a curtain wall panel having an inner core material sandwiched between two outer walls and at least one elastic member inserted into at least one channel formed by the inner core material. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a curtain wall system including a plurality of adjacent panels of the present disclosure and at least one joining member configured to be received within a recess formed by the at least one elastic member of at least two of the plurality of adjacent panels. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for assembling a curtain wall system of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A unitized panel system may include a perimeter aluminum unitized frame. The unitized panel system may also include a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite panel. The unitized panel system may also include an aluminum structure attached to the perimeter aluminum unitized frame. An end portion of the FRP composite may be enclosed in the aluminum structure or sandwiched between the aluminum structure and the perimeter aluminum unitized frame.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure includes a curtain wall panel having an inner core material sandwiched between two outer walls and at least one elastic member inserted into at least one channel formed by the inner core material. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a curtain wall system including a plurality of adjacent panels of the present disclosure and at least one joining member configured to be received within a recess formed by the at least one elastic member of at least two of the plurality of adjacent panels. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for assembling a curtain wall system of the present disclosure.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure includes a curtain wall panel having an inner core material sandwiched between two outer walls and at least one elastic member inserted into at least one channel formed by the inner core material. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a curtain wall system including a plurality of adjacent panels of the present disclosure and at least one joining member configured to be received within a recess formed by the at least one elastic member of at least two of the plurality of adjacent panels. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for assembling a curtain wall system of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Shelters for enhancing the growth of trees by protecting tree trunks from damaging sunlight. The shelters include a longitudinal tubular structure having a top edge and a bottom edge. The shelters includes a conduit extending from the top edge to the bottom edge of the shelter. The longitudinal tubular structure may be formed from a polymeric material including a pigment selected to block at least a portion of electromagnetic radiation. The polymeric material including the pigment blocks at least about 30% of electromagnetic radiation at any wavelength from about 200 nm to about 2500 nm.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to methods and systems for providing a skill-based redemption game: An indication of a user desire to participate in the skill-based redemption game is received. The user's account balance is decreased, and simulated reels are spun. A plurality of symbols is displayed in an area separate from the simulated reels. The user must select a symbol in the plurality to replace with a replacement symbol. If the user's replacement creates a winning pattern, the user is rewarded with an increased account balance. The user may also be provided a bonus amount for achieving a number of consecutive wins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wallet that for organizing and displaying credit cards in a secure but easily accessible manner. The wallet includes a generally rectangular exterior hard case with a recess for concealing least one card holding tray therein. The card holding trays are pivotally connected to the exterior hard case, preferably by an internal pivot shaft, and a spring mechanism provides an assisting force for both opening the card holding trays from the exterior case and closing the card holding trays back into the case. Each tray may also include a slot and post arrangement that engages adjacent trays such that when a first tray rotates out of the case, the adjacent tray is also forced out of the case into a fanned-out arrangement. One or more trays may also define a finger lever whereby a user may apply an opening force to open the tray out of the case.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to methods and systems for providing a skill-based redemption game; An indication of a user desire to participate in the skill-based redemption game is received. The user's account balance is decreased, and simulated reels are spun. A plurality of symbols is displayed in an area separate from the simulated reels. The user must select a symbol in the plurality to replace with a replacement symbol. If the user's replacement creates a winning pattern, the user is rewarded with an increased account balance. The user may also be provided a bonus amount for achieving a number of consecutive wins.

Abstract: Shelters for enhancing the growth of trees by protecting tree trunks from damaging sunlight. The shelters include a longitudinal tubular structure having a top edge and a bottom edge. The shelters includes a conduit extending from the top edge to the bottom edge of the shelter. The longitudinal tubular structure may be formed from a polymeric material including a pigment selected to block at least a portion of electromagnetic radiation. The polymeric material including the pigment blocks at least about 30% of electromagnetic radiation at any wavelength from about 200 nm to about 2500 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wallet that for organizing and displaying credit cards in a secure but easily accessible manner. The wallet includes a generally rectangular exterior hard case with a recess for concealing least one card holding tray therein. The card holding trays are pivotally connected to the exterior hard case, preferably by an internal pivot shaft, and a spring mechanism provides an assisting force for both opening the card holding trays from the exterior case and closing the card holding trays back into the case. Each tray may also include a slot and post arrangement that engages adjacent trays such that when a first tray rotates out of the case, the adjacent tray is also forced out of the case into a fanned-out arrangement. One or more trays may also define a finger lever whereby a user may apply an opening force to open the tray out of the case.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to methods and systems for providing a skill-based redemption game: An indication of a user desire to participate in the skill-based redemption game is received. The user's account balance is decreased, and simulated reels are spun. A plurality of symbols is displayed in an area separate from the simulated reels. The user must select a symbol in the plurality to replace with a replacement symbol. If the user's replacement creates a winning pattern, the user is rewarded with an increased account balance. The user may also be provided a bonus amount for achieving a number of consecutive wins.

Abstract: A pallet support block is constructed of recycled plastic material that is also recyclable. The use of the pallet support block in pallet construction reduces the amount of wood used in the pallet construction and thereby makes the pallet lighter and reduces the cost of manufacturing the pallet.

Abstract: Shelters for protecting and enhancing the growth of plants reinforced by receiving a retaining structure are provided. The shelters include an outer longitudinal tubular structure having a first-outer-longitudinal-tubular-structure end and a second-outer-longitudinal-tubular-structure end diametrically opposed to the first-outer-longitudinal-tubular-structure end; an inner longitudinal tubular structure positioned within the outer longitudinal tubular structure and having an inner wall, a first-inner-longitudinal-tubular-structure end, and a second-inner-longitudinal-tubular-structure end diametrically opposed to the first-inner-longitudinal-tubular-structure end; and a segmented annular portion positioned between the outer wall and the inner wall. The segmented annular portion may comprise a plurality of segmented annular divider walls defining a plurality of through channels extending from the first-outer-longitudinal-tubular-structure end to the second-outer-longitudinal-tubular-structure end.

Abstract: A pallet support block is constructed of recycled plastic material that is also recyclable. The use of the pallet support block in pallet construction reduces the amount of wood used in the pallet construction and thereby makes the pallet lighter and reduces the cost of manufacturing the pallet.

Abstract: A pallet support block is constructed of recycled plastic material that is also recyclable. The use of the pallet support block in pallet construction reduces the amount of wood used in the pallet construction and thereby makes the pallet lighter and reduces the cost of manufacturing the pallet.

Abstract: A pallet support block is constructed of recycled plastic material that is also recyclable. The use of the pallet support block in pallet construction reduces the amount of wood used in the pallet construction and thereby makes the pallet lighter and reduces the cost of manufacturing the pallet.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to methods and systems for providing a skill-based redemption game. An indication of a user desire to participate in the skill-based redemption game is received. The user's account balance is decreased, and simulated reels are spun. A plurality of symbols is displayed in an area separate from the simulated reels. The user must select a symbol in the plurality to replace with a replacement symbol. If the user's replacement creates a winning pattern, the user is rewarded with an increased account balance. The user may also be provided a bonus amount for achieving a number of consecutive wins.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to methods and systems for providing a skill-based redemption game. An indication of a user desire to participate in the skill-based redemption game is received. The user's account balance is decreased, and simulated reels are spun. A plurality of symbols is displayed in an area separate from the simulated reels. The user must select a symbol in the plurality to replace with a replacement symbol. If the user's replacement creates a winning pattern, the user is rewarded with an increased account balance. The user may also be provided a bonus amount for achieving a number of consecutive wins.

Abstract: A tubular service device, for cleaning, sandblasting, painting, etc. the exterior surface of a tubular. A hoop is positioned on a tubular string by a plurality of rollers, and holds a plurality of nozzles at a desired distance from the tubular surface. A pressurized fluid, such as a cleaning fluid, is pumped through the nozzles onto the tubular surface, at high pressures if required. The device is moved along the length of the tubular by powered rollers or a cable hoist. The tubular service device can also be used to paint or sandblast the tubular surface. A hood or enclosure may be added around the device to capture liquids and solids. The apparatus may be operated remotely, permitting personnel to remain in a secure location while elevated locations are cleaned.