Abstract: A method of manufacturing an aluminum electrolytic capacitor includes impregnating an aluminum electrolytic capacitor with a first electrolyte to form a first impregnated capacitor, aging the first impregnated capacitor using a first aging process to form a first aged capacitor, impregnating the first aged capacitor with a second electrolyte to form a second impregnated capacitor, the second electrolyte being different from the first electrolyte, aging the second impregnated capacitor using a final aging process to form a final aged capacitor, and impregnating the final aged capacitor with a third electrolyte.

Abstract: A needle-protection device (2) for a syringe (1) includes a protector support (120) having at least one recess (126A) that extends therethrough and at least one rib (170) that extends across at least a portion of the recess. The rib is generally centrally positioned within the recess. A needle protector (22) has an inner diameter that is at least slightly greater than an outer diameter of the protector support, such that at least a portion of the protector support can be inserted within at least a portion of the needle protector. At least one hook (56) extends radially inwardly from the needle protector. The needle protector is rotatable with respect to the protector support such that the at least one hook snaps over the at least one rib and locks the rotational position of the protector support with respect to the needle protector.

Abstract: An apparatus for pitching and splitting a masonry block is provided. The apparatus includes a first pitching blade configured to move in a first direction. A second pitching blade is disposed adjacent to the first pitching blade, and the two pitching blades are separated by a distance that is small enough so that the splits initiated by each blade join into a single plane, thereby pitching and splitting the masonry block without the need for a splitting blade.

Abstract: An apparatus for pitching and splitting a masonry block is provided. The apparatus includes a first pitching blade configured to move in a first direction. A second pitching blade is disposed adjacent to the first pitching blade, and the two pitching blades are separated by a distance that is small enough so that the splits initiated by each blade join into a single plane, thereby pitching and splitting the masonry block without the need for a splitting blade.

Abstract: The invention is a system and method of managing equipment. The system incorporates a tagging device to attach identification tags to each piece of equipment. A scanning device is used to read the identification tags and relay this information to an equipment server. An input device is used to input information to the equipment server. The equipment server runs the equipment management program. The system flags a potential asset assigned to an asset creating individual. Equipment is designated an asset after use in an asset creating event.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for the continuous microbial remediation of organic wastes in sewers and other waste-laden environments utilizing in-situ microbial seeding. A bio-reactor containing inoculated carrier media is suspended within a sewer wet-well or other similar environment, and is at least partially immersed in the waste-laden fluid to be treated. Air and nutrients are continuously supplied to the bio-reactor via conduit from a remote, easily accessible location. Beneficial microbial populations are permitted to thrive and spread throughout the waste-laden environment, mineralizing organic wastes and eventually becoming dominant within the subject environment.

Abstract: A precast, crushed stone landscape edging module comprises block body, a first, bidirectional interlocking joint, and a second, bidirectional interlocking joint. The block body has a first outer surface and a second outer surface and a first end surface extending from the first surface to the second surface and a second end extending from the first surface to the second surface. A first bidirectional, interlocking first joint is disposed on the first end surface and a second bidirectional, interlocking joint is disposed on the second end surface, wherein the first bidirectional, interlocking joint adapted to interlock with the second bidirectional, interlocking joint to prevent slippage and to enable rotation of the block body. The first bidirectional, interlocking joint has a first sawtooth and a first recess positioned adjacent to and joining the first sawtooth. The first recess is designed to receive a second sawtooth with a shape and dimension comparable to the first sawtooth.