Abstract: A batching system involves a vessel, a mixer, a pump, an optical sensor, at least forty microprocessor-based mass flow meters and at least forty automated valves each controlled by one of the mass flow meters, wherein each of the at least forty microprocessor-based mass flow meters are coupled to the vessel; and wherein the vessel, the mixer, the pump and the optical sensor are coupled together so as to form a circuit within which Liquid Materials, concurrently introduced into the vessel, will re-circulate until at least one reading from the optical sensor indicates that the materials are fully mixed. A batching method involves concurrently introducing into a vessel, through at least forty microprocessor-controlled mass flow meters, Liquid Materials to be mixed, and repeatedly circulating the Liquid Materials through, in sequence, the vessel, a mixer, a pump, and an optical sensor, until the at Liquid Materials are fully mixed.

Abstract: A batching system involves a vessel, a mixer, a pump, and an optical sensor, wherein the vessel, the mixer, the pump and the optical sensor are coupled together by piping so as to form a circuit within which materials will re-circulate while being mixed by the mixer until at least one reading from the optical sensor indicates that the materials are fully mixed. An associated batching method involves introducing into a vessel, via gravity feed through mass flow meters, multiple materials to be mixed, repeatedly circulating the materials through a mixer, a pump, a spectroscope and the vessel until a reading from the optical sensor indicates that the multiple materials are fully mixed, and once the multiple materials are fully mixed, dispensing the fully mixed materials into at least one package container using an articulated arm.

Abstract: A device for sensing the degree of flexing in a tire. When the flexing of a tire due to low air pressure has reached a dangerous point, this device will warn the driver that this tire requires immediate attention. The driver will then add make up air or if the tire is damaged the driver will replace it.

Abstract: A system for inducing inertia into a vehicles' steering gear. Following a high speed blowout the added inertia will hold the front wheels steady in their pre-blowout direction. The added inertia will prevent a reverse power flow from the front wheels to the steering wheel following a high speed blowout. The conventional power steering of the vehicle will be strengthened so that the operation of the steering wheel by the driver will easily overcome the increased inertia of the vehicles' steering gear.

Abstract: This machine provides back-up steering for a tractor-trailer when the conventional steering fails. The steering will fail due to a lack of interface bonding between the front tires and the road during turning and braking. This machine is constructed around a piston-cylinder connected between the tractor and trailer. The cylinder end pivots on the tractor. The piston rod end is connected through a pivot and a link to the trailer. This machine contains a high pressure pump in the fluid circuit. A pneumatically powered machine is shown in the patent specification. The pneumatically powered machine closely resembles the hydraulic machine. The driver controls the anti-jackknife machine through the driver control switch. When the conventional steering fails during turning and braking of the vehicle, the driver will sense the "spin" of the tractor and he will close the driver control switch.