Abstract: A machine is configured to grind and/or shred a waste material and to mix the waste material with a filler material so as to dilute the waste material to a desired level, such as on a minority basis by weight. The machine also includes a blender that grinds or shreds the waste material and the filler material received from drum while mixing the materials together. Materials may be supplied to the blender by a drum located above the blender and/or a hopper located remote from the blender and coupled to the blender by a conveyor. The waste material may be rendered unusable and unrecognizable in the resultant mixture. A computer system can store the various measurements in an internal memory and/or transmit the various measurement to a remote server. Information that supports a finding of compliance with a given regulation can be transmitted to relevant parties.

Abstract: The present invention provides thermosetting aqueous binder compositions of one or more diprimary diamine, e.g. lysine, or poly(primary amine), e.g. polyethylenimine, and one or more reducing sugar in which the number of equivalents of primary amine relative to the number of equivalents of carbonyl groups in the reducing sugar ranges from 0.4:1 to 2:1, the binders being suitable for use on fiber, nonwoven, woven web and finely divided substrates. The binders are at least substantially formaldehyde free, need no polycarboxylic or polycarboxylate component, and yet provide excellent hot wet tensile strength when cured for as little time as a minute or less in use.

Abstract: This invention presents a robust and low cost design for a sun tracking, solar panel mounting system that can be mounted on a wide range of light poles and power poles. This design incorporates a structural base that is attached to the pole with separate “U” bolts and custom cradles that precisely accommodate the mounting pole dimensions. The structural base incorporates an axle and separate pivoting frame to hold the solar panel and allow it to rotate about the axle in a celestial tracking configuration known as an equatorial mount. A simple automotive style electric motor in the support arm interfaces with a curved gear rack of the pivoting frame to power the motion of the solar panel and frame. A control system coordinates the movement of the frame to achieve the sun tracking.

Abstract: A robust and low-cost design to add graphics panels to a sun tracking, solar panel mounting system that can be mounted on a wide range of light poles and power poles. This design uses the promotional value of the applied graphics to further improve the economics of the solar installation resource to help speed the adoption of this distributed power generation resource.

Abstract: The present invention provides thermosetting aqueous binder compositions of one or more diprimary diamine, e.g. lysine, or poly(primary amine), e.g. polyethylenimine, and one or more reducing sugar in which the number of equivalents of primary amine relative to the number of equivalents of carbonyl groups in the reducing sugar ranges from 0.4:1 to 2:1, the binders being suitable for use on fiber, nonwoven, woven web and finely divided substrates. The binders are at least substantially formaldehyde free, need no polycarboxylic or polycarboxylate component, and yet provide excellent hot wet tensile strength when cured for as little time as a minute or less in use.

Abstract: An aqueous composition and method for curing the same is provided. The aqueous composition comprises a polycarboxy polymer; a reactive tackifier selected from the group consisting of rosin-based resins, rosin esters, terpene-based resins, coumarone-based resins, and phenolic tackifiers; and a polyol.

Abstract: According to the present invention, water repellant curable compositions comprise: (i) one or more polyacid comprising at least two carboxylic acid groups, anhydride groups, or salts thereof; (ii) one or more polyol comprising at least two hydroxyl groups; (iii) one or more reactive waterproofing agent chosen from a C5 to C30 alk(en)yl 2-hydroxyethyl (alk(en))amide, C5 to C30 alk(en)yl bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amide, C1 to C30 alk(en)yl 2-hydroxyethyl (alk(en))amine, C11 to C30 alk(en)yl bis(2-hydroxy-ethyl) amine, C11 to C30 alk(en)yl tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine, C5 to C30 alk(en)yl monoglyceride, C5 to C30 alk(en)yl monocarboxylate of a trihydric polyol, and mixtures thereof; and, (iv), optionally, one or more phosphorous-containing accelerator, wherein the ratio of the number of equivalents of said carboxylic acid groups, anhydride groups, or salts thereof to the total number of equivalents of said hydroxyl groups is from 1/0.01 to 1/3.

Abstract: According to the present invention, curable compositions comprising (i) one or more polyacid containing at least two carboxylic acid groups, anhydride groups, or salts thereof; (ii), optionally, one or more polyol containing at least two hydroxyl groups; and (iii) one or more reactive ?-hydroxyamide group containing polyol, which is the reaction product of a lactone or cyclic ester and an alkanolamine, of the following formula (I): in which, R and R? independently represent H, or any monovalent C1 to C18 linear or branched alkyl radical, which radical may comprise one or two aryl or cycloalkyl group, one or more hydroxyl, amine, thiol, amide, carboxyl or alkenyl group, or combinations thereof; R? represents either a covalent bond or a divalent C1 to C5 alkylene radical where the alkylene radical may bear alkyl group substituents; y is the integer 1 or 2; x is 0 or 1, such that (x+y)=2; wherein the ratio of the number of equivalents of said carboxylic acid groups, anhydride groups, or salts thereof to the

Abstract: A method for preparing a copolymer composition, useful as a thermosetting binder, by reacting, in situ, an ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acid, with the reaction product of an ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride monomer, and a hydroxy-functional compound, is provided.

Abstract: A composition that includes a polycarboxy oligomer or co-oligomer and a polyol.

Abstract: A copolymer composition, useful as a thermosetting binder having carboxylic acid or anhydride, and hydroxy functionality on the same backbone.

Abstract: A system for unstrapping and unsleeving a tray is provided. The system comprises a tray-transport configured to transport a tray in the system, a strap cutter configured to cut a strap on the tray, a strap-removal portion configured to remove the strap cut by the strap cutter, and an unsleeving station configured to remove a sleeve from the tray. The unsleeving station is configured to remove the sleeve from the tray after the strap-removal portion removes the cut strap.

Abstract: A system adapted to determine a property of a paving-related material is provided. Such a system comprises a central computing system housing database, such as a geographic information system (GIS). A measuring device for selectively and directly measuring the property of the paving-related material is remotely disposed with respect to the central computing system and operably engaged with a locating device, such as a global positioning system (GPS) device, for determining a location of the measuring device when the property of the paving-related material is selectively measured thereby.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous dispersion compositions comprising one or more than one of each of aqueous dispersions of water-dispersible polymers and aqueous nanocomposite dispersions of at least partially exfoliated layered silicates and water-insoluble polymers to enhance the thermal shock resistance of a waterborne coating, film, or article comprising the composition. Only 2 to 10 phr of the layered silicate, e.g. sodium montmorillonite surprisingly enhances thermal shock resistance. Optional fillers, such as nepheline syenite, may be added. Such compositions may be coated on automotive plastic, TPO or resinous substrates, and provide coatings having a 19 or greater thermal shock resistance according to Ford laboratory test method BI 107-05 when coated on TPO and baked for 15 minutes at from 74 to 90° C.

Abstract: A system adapted to determine a property of a paving-related material is provided. Such a system comprises a central computing system housing database, such as a geographic information system (GIS). A measuring device for selectively and directly measuring the property of the paving-related material is remotely disposed with respect to the central computing system and operably engaged with a locating device, such as a global positioning system (GPS) device, for determining a location of the measuring device when the property of the paving-related material is selectively measured thereby.

Abstract: An apparatus for pyrolysis of a bituminous paving mix is provided, comprising an oven having a bottom wall, a top wall, and side walls defining a combustion chamber, a sample support within the combustion chamber, an infrared heater mounted within the oven and arranged for emitting infrared radiation towards the sample holder so as to heat a sample of paving mix by means of radiation heat transfer, an air inlet positioned for emitting air into the combustion chamber, and an outlet positioned to provide for the circulation of air and combustion gases through the combustion chamber. The apparatus may further include a blower located on the downstream side of the outlet for inducing flow into the combustion chamber by the inlet and out of the combustion chamber by the outlet. A variable speed blower controller may be used to vary the blower speed during paralysis of the paving mix.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for calibrating nuclear gauges and confirming gauge calibrations that provide the accuracy of multiple block calibration methods without requiring multiple standardized calibration blocks of known density. The apparatus includes a support for receiving a nuclear gauge of the type having a radiation source and a radiation detector and a variable radiation filter operatively associated with the support for providing variable attenuation of radiation emitted from the radiation source. The variable radiation filter includes a block having an eccentrically located cavity and positioned for rotation about the central axis of the cavity. The filter may further include a fixed mass for further attenuating radiation discharge by the radiation source such that the energy spectrum produced by the filter substantially matches the energy spectrum of a solid block of material, such as a standardized calibration block.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for assaying an asphalt-containing composite material by irradiating the sample using a radiation source having a tunable preselected wavelength selected to closely approximate the absorbance wavelength of a particular material or materials found in the composite material to reduce the overall time and temperatures ordinarily needed to combust and assay such samples.

Abstract: A quartz tube is held in a lathe and rotated while heat is applied to an intermediate portion thereof. When the quartz is heated to plasticity, rotation is stopped and a mold is rapidly closed around the softened quartz. The quartz is shaped in the mold by the rapid application of gas pressure in the tube.