Abstract: The invention is directed to a cartridge bin and a rotatable drum. The objective is to reduce labor associated with loading and unloading articles processed in a rotatable drum, for instance during laundering operations. The cartridge bin is configured to at least partially nest within the rotatable drum. Features are disclosed to rotationally align and couple these two components.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a rotatable drum for a washing machine or similar equipment. Embodiments of the invention include an outer drum, a rotatable inner drum, and a stabilization assembly coupled to the outer drum and the rotatable inner drum.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cartridge bin and a rotatable drum. The objective is to reduce labor associated with loading and unloading articles processed in a rotatable drum, for instance during laundering operations. The cartridge bin is configured to at least partially nest within the rotatable drum. Features are disclosed to rotationally align and couple these two components.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a rotatable drum for a washing machine or similar equipment. Embodiments of the invention include an outer drum, a rotatable inner drum, and a stabilization assembly coupled to the outer drum and the rotatable inner drum.

Abstract: In embodiments of the invention, cartridge bins of laundry are disposed into drums for continuous flow (progressive) laundry processing. Each drum is supported by a carriage; the carriage is configured to articulate the drum and to cooperate with a space-saving processing track.

Abstract: An aircraft door sealing system for use with an aircraft door. The aircraft door is movable between open and closed positions with respect to a door frame. The door has a peripheral door opening portion and a peripheral door seal portion. The door frame has a peripheral frame opening portion and a peripheral frame seal portion. The frame opening portion is aligned adjacent the door opening portion when the door is in the closed position. The frame seal portion is aligned adjacent the door seal portion when the door is in the closed position. The sealing system is provided with an elastic seal which is interposed between the door and the door frame. The seal is attached to the door seal portion and the frame seal portion. The seal is expandable and contractible for permitting movement of the door between the open and closed positions thereof. The seal has a pair of seal opening edges disposed between the door opening portion and the frame opening portion.