Abstract: Radial compression may utilize a shape memory alloy. The shape-memory alloy may comprise nickel titanium. A compressive force may be applied to a body part of an animal. For example, the device may be utilized to provide a compressive force to a limb of a human. The device may be utilized to provide compressive therapy to treat patients that suffer from, for example, chronic venous insufficiency or neuromuscular disorders, for recreational massage, or the like. Wires comprising a shape-memory alloy may be wound around an object. The wires may be individually, electrically controlled to provided radial compression. Radial compression utilizing a shape memory alloy concurrently may provide compressive force and thermal energy to an object.

Abstract: This double hinged/double spring loaded hat clip enables the wearer of a hat, to attach (and detach) with minimal effort or inconvenience, via the hat clips, a cloth or other type protective material for the purpose of providing additional protection from the weather elements, including, but not limited to, the sun, wind, rain, or cold.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to manufacture hydrogen peroxide by cyclically reducing, oxidizing, and extracting a working compound dissolved in an inert solvent, with solvent and/or energy from the effluent from the oxidation step being recovered thereby increasing the economically feasible temperature and pressure ranges of the oxidation step.