Abstract: A drinking vessel including a beverage container and a closure assembly attachable to the beverage container. The beverage container has a spout defining a first drinking opening and a second drinking opening. The closure assembly includes a positioning member and a sealing member. When the positioning member is in a sealing orientation, the positioning member can extend deep enough into the first drinking opening for the sealing member to seal the first drinking opening and the second drinking opening. When the positioning member is not in the sealing orientation, the positioning member cannot extend deep enough into the first drinking opening for the sealing member to seal the first drinking opening and the second drinking opening.

Abstract: A drinking vessel including a beverage container and a closure assembly attachable to the beverage container. The beverage container has a spout defining a first drinking opening and a second drinking opening. The closure assembly includes a positioning member and a sealing member. When the positioning member is in a sealing orientation, the positioning member can extend deep enough into the first drinking opening for the sealing member to seal the first drinking opening and the second drinking opening. When the positioning member is not in the sealing orientation, the positioning member cannot extend deep enough into the first drinking opening for the sealing member to seal the first drinking opening and the second drinking opening.

Abstract: A baffle system for a terminal unit of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a baffle configured to be disposed within the terminal unit and to receive and extend about an inlet duct of the terminal unit, where the baffle comprises a panel and an insulation layer coupled to the panel.

Abstract: A drinking vessel including a beverage container and a closure assembly attachable to the beverage container. The beverage container has a spout defining a first drinking opening and a second drinking opening. The closure assembly includes a positioning member and a sealing member. When the positioning member is in a sealing orientation, the positioning member can extend deep enough into the first drinking opening for the sealing member to seal the first drinking opening and the second drinking opening. When the positioning member is not in the sealing orientation, the positioning member cannot extend deep enough into the first drinking opening for the sealing member to seal the first drinking opening and the second drinking opening.

Abstract: A container can include a container body, a container top, a closure, and a closure seal. The container top can be connected to the container body. The container top includes a first opening and a second opening. The closure is selectively connected to the container top to control access to the first opening and the second opening. The closure seal is positioned between the closure and the container top. The closure seal comprises a first sealing surface and a second sealing surface. The first sealing surface is sized and configured to at least partially seal the first opening when the closure is connected to the container top. The second sealing surface is sized and configured to at least partially seal the second opening when the closure is connected to the container top.

Abstract: A container can include a container body, a container top, a closure, and a closure seal. The container top can be connected to the container body. The container top includes a first opening and a second opening. The closure is selectively connected to the container top to control access to the first opening and the second opening. The closure seal is positioned between the closure and the container top. The closure seal comprises a first sealing surface and a second sealing surface. The first sealing surface is sized and configured to at least partially seal the first opening when the closure is connected to the container top. The second sealing surface is sized and configured to at least partially seal the second opening when the closure is connected to the container top.

Abstract: The present invention is a loadbearing device known by the Applicants' as the “Central Osteoarticular Relief and Performance Structured Load Distribution System” (“CORPS-LDS”), which is worn by a user to help distribute the weight of a load being carried or borne by the user. More specifically, the weight is substantially shifted from the user's shoulders to their hips while not overly inhibiting the user's range of motion. Furthermore, it is an aspect of the CORPS-LDS to distribute the weight being carried in a manner that reduces the strain on the spine and back while lessening the metabolic expenditure of the user. Moreover, the present invention is a protective vest system that utilizes the present invention's CORPS-LDS.

Abstract: A pipe and pipe support interface structure comprised of a fiberglass C-shaped bearing surface saddle structure having a high strength, low friction, non-corrosive bearing surface block comprised of UHMWPE or other suitable polymer materials is disclosed. The bearing surface saddle structure is adhesively bonded to the exterior surface of a pipe following appropriate pipe surface preparation at locations where the pipe contacts a pipe support surface. The bearing surface block of the bearing surface structure provides an interface between the pipe and pipe support surface in order to protect the pipe from wear caused by bearing on a pipe support. The C-shaped bearing surface saddle structure described will increase the load bearing area of the pipe at the pipe support and serve to prevent wear on both the pipe and the pipe support. The C-shaped bearing surface saddle structure and method may be employed in the field as part of a maintenance and repair program.

Abstract: The invention describes improved fracturing compositions, methods of preparing fracturing compositions and methods of use. Importantly, the subject invention overcomes problems in the use of mists as an effective fracturing composition particularly having regard to the ability of a mist to transport an effective volume of proppant into a formation. As a result, the subject technologies provide an effective economic solution to using high ratio gas fracturing compositions that can be produced in a continuous (i.e. non-batch) process without the attendant capital and operating costs of current pure gas fracturing equipment.

Abstract: Coal friendly, non-toxic, green fracturing compositions, methods of preparing fracturing compositions and methods of use in various fracturing applications are described. The compositions are characterized as non-toxic compositions enabling effective use of the fracturing compositions in coal bed methane (CBM) formations and particularly shallow CBM formations. The compositions include a liquid component (water-based component) and a gas component in proportions that can support a proppant under turbulent conditions and that promote the formation of a mist.

Abstract: The invention describes improved fracturing compositions, methods of preparing fracturing compositions and methods of use. Importantly, the subject invention overcomes problems in the use of mists as an effective fracturing composition particularly having regard to the ability of a mist to transport an effective volume of proppant into a formation. As a result, the subject technologies provide an effective economic solution to using high ratio gas fracturing compositions that can be produced in a continuous (i.e. non-batch) process without the attendant capital and operating costs of current pure gas fracturing equipment.

Abstract: The invention describes improved fracturing compositions, methods of preparing fracturing compositions and methods of use. Importantly, the subject invention overcomes problems in the use of mists as an effective fracturing composition particularly having regard to the ability of a mist to transport an effective volume of proppant into a formation. As a result, the subject technologies provide an effective economic solution to using high ratio gas fracturing compositions that can be produced in a continuous (i.e. non-batch) process without the attendant capital and operating costs of current pure gas fracturing equipment.

Abstract: The invention describes improved fracturing compositions, methods of preparing fracturing compositions and methods of use. Importantly, the subject invention overcomes problems in the use of mists as an effective fracturing composition particularly having regard to the ability of a mist to transport an effective volume of proppant into a formation. As a result, the subject technologies provide an effective economic solution to using high ratio gas fracturing compositions that can be produced in a continuous (i.e. non-batch) process without the attendant capital and operating costs of current pure gas fracturing equipment.

Abstract: The invention describes improved environmentally friendly, non-toxic, CBM friendly, green fracturing compositions, methods of preparing fracturing compositions and methods of use. Importantly, the subject invention overcomes problems in the use of water-based mists as an effective fracturing composition particularly having regard to the ability of a mist to transport an effective volume of proppant into a formation. As a result, the subject technologies provide an effective economic solution to using high ratio gas fracturing compositions that can be produced in a continuous (i.e. non-batch) process without the attendant capital and operating costs of current pure gas fracturing equipment.

Abstract: The invention describes improved environmentally friendly, non-toxic, green fracturing compositions, methods of preparing fracturing compositions and methods of use. Importantly, the subject invention overcomes problems in the use of water-based mists as an effective fracturing composition particularly having regard to the ability of a mist to transport an effective volume of proppant into a formation. As a result, the subject technologies provide an effective economic solution to using high ratio gas fracturing compositions that can be produced in a continuous (i.e. non-batch) process without the attendant capital and operating costs of current pure gas fracturing equipment.

Abstract: The invention describes improved fracturing compositions, methods of preparing fracturing compositions and methods of use. Importantly, the subject invention overcomes problems in the use of mists as an effective fracturing composition particularly having regard to the ability of a mist to transport an effective volume of proppant into a formation. As a result, the subject technologies provide an effective economic solution to using high ratio gas fracturing compositions that can be produced in a continuous (i.e. non-batch) process without the attendant capital and operating costs of current pure gas fracturing equipment.

Abstract: A multi-purpose device capable of assuming a plurality of configurations, including a first configuration suitable for use as a tote-bag or single-person seat-cushion, a second configuration suitable for use as a two-person seat cushion, and a third configuration suitable for use as a blanket or cape. The device includes a soft body, a first strap and optional second strap on the soft body, and a first fastener assembly and an optional second fastener assembly on the soft body, such as a zipper(s), for retaining the device in the first configuration.

Abstract: A female coupler for use as a fluid connector having an exterior portion, an interior portion, a poppet valve and a piston. The exterior portion has an internal bore with an open forward end adapted to receive a male coupler, a flow port for supplying pressurized fluid to the internal bore, an internal surface with at least one groove and at least one outlet passage through the exterior portion fluidly communicating with the at least one groove. The interior portion has a main cavity and an internal valve seat and is disposed within the housing bore and axially movable within the exterior portion from a first position, in which fluid is sealed within the female coupler, to a second position in which fluid can exit the female coupler. The poppet valve is slidably received within the interior portion and spring-biased forwardly against the valve seat to normally prevent fluid flow through the interior portion.

Abstract: A modular platform provides an octagonal inclined practice surface provided with a mat of artificial turf. The platform can be composed of multiple components each formed as a lightweight hollow blow-molded plastic molding. The slope of the practice surface can be increased to simulate virtually any lie encountered by a golfer during a round of golf by adding shim-like sections to the bottom of the platform. The lie of a golf ball experienced by a golfer can be changed by manually rotating the platform with respect to the surface upon which the platform is positioned.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a blend of amorphous nylon copolymer and polyester that is useful in packaging applications where good barrier properties are desired. These compositions can be effectively processed using methods including extrusion blow molding and extrusion coating. When incorporated as a layer in a package, these blends exhibit good gas barrier properties and a reduced tendency to absorb flavor from a packaged product. These blends exhibit a combination of processibility and properties that is difficult to achieve with polyester alone.