Abstract: A power tool including a housing for an electric motor and a mounting for a disc having a housing, wherein the motor is arranged to drive the saw blade about its axis. The housing includes at least one guard member covering a peripheral portion of said disc and a debris conduit allowing removal of debris from the disc during use in a first cutting mode. A removable member is attachable to the housing to selectively block the debris conduit such that the tool can be used in a second cutting mode.

Abstract: A battery-operated can opener includes a DC motor, a battery, a switching lever that controls electric connection between the battery and the DC motor, an actuating arm coupled to the switching lever for moving a cutter out of the can opening for cutting the lid of a can when switched on the DC motor, a guide gear wheel coupled to the DC motor through a transmission gear set for moving the can opener along the rim of the can to force the cutter to cut open the lid of the can.

Abstract: The present invention involves a pencil sharpener that is housed in a pencil cap, having a variable-sized shavings reservoir. The shavings reservoir can be expanded by moving at least one of an internal wall, an external wall, and the sharpener. Contemplated caps comprise any suitable dimension, but preferably have a length that is at least 50%, or at least 75%, that of a corresponding full-length pencil.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool has a motor housing with drive motor and a grip housing with a longitudinal support and a forward grip. The motor housing and the grip housing are connected to one another by antivibration elements. The forward grip has a connecting end that is connected by a screw connection to the longitudinal support. The screw connection has at least one fastening screw that is positioned in the operating position of the power tool in a vertical direction of the power tool. The screw connection has a metal insertion part that is positioned entirely within the contour of the longitudinal support that is a plastic part. The metal insertion part has a screw receptacle for the at least one fastening screw. The at least one fastening screw is fixedly screwed into the metal insertion part.

Abstract: A magnetic compass includes: a three-axis magnetic sensor for detecting geomagnetic vector as geomagnetic components in directions of three orthogonal axes x, y, and z; a data-plane calculating unit for calculating a data plane on which output data of the three-axis magnetic sensor are present in a sensor coordinate system of the three axes x, y, and z; a unit vector calculating unit for calculating unit vectors of a horizontal coordinate system of three orthogonal axes X, Y, and Z whose Z-axis runs vertically and X-Y plane defines a horizontal plane relative to the earth; a horizontal coordinate system conversion unit for converting geomagnetic components in the sensor coordinate system detected by the three-axis magnetic sensor into geomagnetic components in the horizontal coordinate system; an azimuth calculating unit for calculating azimuth based on the converted geomagnetic components in the horizontal coordinate system; and a display unit for displaying the calculated azimuth.

Abstract: A masonry guiding tool for attachment to a backing wall, comprising a base member for attachment to the backing wall and an elbowed plumb line holder. The plumb line holder comprises an elongated mounting portion defining a first axis therealong, the mounting portion being movably carried by the base member and axially movable relative thereto along the first axis which is destined to be parallel to the backing wall. The plumb line holder also comprises an elongated plumb line support portion transversally connected to the mounting portion, the elongated plumb line support portion defining and extending along a second axis transversal to the first axis, the plumb line support portion for movably holding a plumb line. The guiding tool allows the plumb line to be movable along the first axis by axially moving the mounting portion relative to the base member, and along the second axis of the plumb line support portion by moving the plumb line along the plumb line support portion.

Abstract: This invention provides a framework for simplified and rigorous methods and means for the determination of the squareness error between two orthogonally driven carriages of a machine. The method uses the principle of a geometric kite in which the lines formed between opposing vertices are inherently orthogonal. By utilizing a partial kite-shaped structure having three measurable datums associated with three of the vertices of a geometric kite and by rotating the structure about the line of rotation formed by two of the three datums, the positions of the third vertex will form a circle that has the property the plane in which it lies is orthogonal to the original line. Additionally, any two points located on the circle will form a line that is orthogonal to the line of rotation. The structure is measured in multiple orientations attached to the table of a machine.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a single or multiple piece precision geometric device for performing a variety of geometric functions such as locating the precise center of circular member and projecting the determined center to a distant surface, performing squaring functions (inside corners and outside corners), drawing numerous types of polygons, constructing perfect 45 degree angles, right triangles, squares of various sizes, perfectly formed rhombuses and perfectly symmetric isosceles triangles. The device may be in the shape of a cross with arms that extend outwardly from a center hole. Such arms may be foldable and/or removable to allow the geometric device to be better configured for a particular task.

Abstract: The present invention provides a machine tool with a workpiece measuring instrument which prevents the workpiece measuring instrument from being affected by chips or cutting heat during non-machining, while enabling a workpiece W to be measured near a machining position. A machine tool has a bed 9 and a cover 3 surrounding a machining area R. Workpiece supporting means 6, machining means 7, and workpiece measuring instrument 31 are provided in the machining area R. Position switching means 32 is provided which moves the workpiece measuring instrument 31 between a position inside the machining area R and a storage position B outside the machining area R. The workpiece supporting means 6 is movable in a lateral direction. The workpiece measuring instrument 31 is movable forward and backward so as to freely switch its position, and measures the workpiece W.

Abstract: A cutting angle display device for use in a miter saw for displaying an optimum cutting angle of a construction member and a miter saw having the cutting angle display device. A first construction member having a first cut end will be installed on a first wall, and a second construction member having a second cut end will be installed on a first wall in such a manner that the first and second cut ends are spliced with each other at a corner portion between the first and second wall. To provide the first and second cut ends with the optimum cutting angle, an angle between the first and second wall is input, and a microcomputer selects the optimum cutting angle based on the input angle, and the selected optimum cutting angle is displayed. A user can cut the construction member by means of the miter saw with the displayed optimum cutting angle.

Abstract: A wheeled distance measuring device includes a wheel rotatably attached to a housing, a casing secured to the housing and having a protrusion to form an anchoring shoulder, and a stand having a shaft rotatably attached to the casing and having an anchoring edge for engaging with the protrusion of the casing and for positioning the stand to the casing at a downward working position. The casing includes a spring-biased latch extendible out to selectively engage with the stand, and to further position the stand to the casing at the downward working position. The casing includes an actuator biased to engage with a cam member of the stand, for selectively positioning the stand to the casing.

Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for control of a gas turbine or a gas turbine generator, where the gas turbine is connected to a dryer vessel in which gas turbine exhaust gases are used to heat treat a material in the dryer vessel. The control system comprises one or more sensors for temperature, moisture and/or flow rate in the dryer vessel and/or of the material inside, entering and/or exiting the dryer vessel and a controller responsive to the sensor for controlling the fuel and/or air flow into the gas turbine. This control system and method enables providing the appropriate heat output from the gas turbine to meet the process heat required for the desired material treatment. Optionally, the gas turbine can be a liquid fuel turbine engine, or a reciprocating engine can be substituted for the turbine engine.

Abstract: An arrangement and method for improving runnability, and dryer section length, by using a vertical impingement dryer before a first dryer cylinder of a group of dryer cylinders. After a pressing section, the web is dried with a pre-impingement dryer, closely followed by a vertical impingement dryer, which is closely following by the first dryer cylinder. The pre-impingement dryer and vertical impingement dryer of the first dryer cylinder to have a drying temperature of approximately 80° C. with no undesirable sticking to the dryer cylinder. The pre-impingement dryer can be arranged to dry a first side of the web, and a vertical impingement dryer after the first dryer cylinder is arranged to dry a second side of the web. The impingement drying takes place directly against the web without an intervening fabric.

Abstract: A shower head processes a wafer with a plate having a plurality of nozzles positioned thereon, each of the nozzles assigned to one of a plurality of processing zones for the wafer; and a manifold assembly coupled to each of the nozzles to control one or more of the nozzles as a group in each processing zone.

Abstract: A tube comprising a foldable decorative tubular portion comprising an inward turned portion and an outward turned portion. The outward turned portion includes an ornamental design thereon and/or a decoration extending therefrom.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that has a sole structure with a sole element and a coupling. The sole element is spaced from a remainder of the footwear to define a space between a portion of the sole element and the remainder of the footwear. The coupling extends upward from the sole element to join the sole element with the remainder of the footwear. The coupling is spaced from the periphery of the sole element, and the coupling is the only attachment point between the sole element and the remainder of the footwear. In operation, the coupling permits the sole element to pivot in relation to the remainder of the footwear.

Abstract: A fluid system for an article of footwear or other products is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the fluid system includes a pump chamber and a pressure chamber. The pump chamber is formed to exhibit a four layer structure to imparts an expandable configuration. The four layers are bonded to each other such that the sidewall has a zigzag-shaped configuration. In another aspect of the invention, the fluid system includes two pump chambers and a pressure chamber in order to increase the resulting pressure in the pressure chamber. In yet another aspect of the invention, at least one of the two pump chambers has an expandable configuration.

Abstract: A fluid system for an article of footwear or other products is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the fluid system includes a pump chamber and a pressure chamber. The pump chamber is formed to exhibit a four layer structure to imparts an expandable configuration. The four layers are bonded to each other such that the sidewall has a zigzag-shaped configuration. In another aspect of the invention, the fluid system includes two pump chambers and a pressure chamber in order to increase the resulting pressure in the pressure chamber. In yet another aspect of the invention, at least one of the two pump chambers has an expandable configuration.

Abstract: An insole which is individually adaptable for insertion in footwear is disclosed. The insole has an upper cradle having an upper surface for contact with a foot. The upper surface is a ETC material. A lower interlocking surface is molded of EVA for cushioning of the foot. A lower cradle having an upper surface with an arch depression and a lower surface with flow domes provided. The flow dome has a flow hole fluidly communicating with the arch depression. A gel layer is placed in the arch depression, the gel layer being moldable via heat. The insole is heated to allow the gel layer to soften. The user then places their foot in on the insole allowing the gel layer to conform to the user's feet. The gel layer then cools and sets in the shape. Excess gel in the gel layer runs out through the flow holes and fills the flow domes. The excess gel is removed and the flow dome is plugged.

Abstract: A modular shoe system having interchangeable uppers and outsoles, comprising an internal support structure, a plurality of interchangeable first removable covers and a plurality of interchangeable second removable covers. The internal support structure includes a midsole, a heel counter and a toe box. The internal support structure has a front portion including the toe box and a rear portion including the heel counter. Each of the first removable covers includes a front upper and a front outsole. Each of the first removable covers is configured for being alternately removably attached to the front portion. Each of the second removable covers includes a rear upper and a rear outsole. Each of the second removable covers is configured for being alternately removably attached to the rear portion.

Abstract: An improved cleat assembly is disclosed, the assembly containing one or more spring clips configured for releasably securing the assembly to a bicycle pedal or the like. Specifically, the cleat assembly is configured such that tightening the cleat onto the sole of a user's shoe has substantially no effect on the free flexing of the spring clip while it is engaging or disengaging to/from the pedal. In addition, the cleat assembly incorporates a pair of soft plastic caps that frictionally engage the ground when the user walks about, to reduce the possibility of the user slipping and to eliminate undesired wear of critical assembly components. Further, for embodiments of cleat assemblies of the kind incorporating one or more adjustable set screws for adjusting the assemblies' float angles, threaded apertures for the set screws are formed by the confronting surfaces of a plastic upper plate and a metallic bottom plate, wherein the threads are formed only in the plastic upper plate.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for resurfacing of an ice surface to provide for dense high quality ice. The apparatus comprises an ice resurfacing machine having a water storage tank connected by delivery pipe to a flood bar assembly to apply water from the water storage to a flood cloth. At least one of the delivery pipe and flood bar assembly are provided with one or more magnets to magnetically treat the water as the water flows through the delivery pipe and the flood bar assembly thereby producing a denser more high quality ice. The present invention also provides for a method of forming an ice surface on a chilled surface, the method comprising passing the water to be applied to the chilled surface through a magnetic field to produce denser, higher quality ice.

Abstract: A support or hitch box supports a mounting bar in a selected vertical position. The mounting bar is received in a standard hitch receiver of any car, truck or other vehicle. A plow head is a light weight, strong, box like structure with oppositely directed mold boards so that the plow can operate in both forward and reverse directions. A linkage permits the mold board to be raised or lowered relative to the hitch box. The linkage includes upper and lower links to maintain the vertical orientation of the mold board. The plow head is mounted for pivoting in a horizontal plane. A pivot driver is user controlled to pivot the plow head and a lift driver is user operated to raise and lower the plow head. The plow head carries indicator lights. A spring, preloaded by the lift driver, applies a continuous down force to the plow head when it is the lower, plowing position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting assembly for coupling a snowplow or other like implement to a motor vehicle, such as an all terrain vehicle or the like. The vehicle has a front end, a rear end and a support frame extending longitudinally between the front and rear ends of the vehicle. The support frame is mounted to the undercarriage of the vehicle. The snowplow mounting assembly includes a hollow push frame having a front end and a rear end. The front end of the push frame is adapted to support the snowplow. A first coupling means connects the rear end of the push frame to the support frame. The snowplow mounting assembly also has attachment means for securing the push frame to the support frame at a location intermediate the front and rear ends of the vehicle. A portion of the attachment means is slideably moveable along the push frame between the front and rear ends thereof. A second coupling means connects the front end of the push frame to the support frame.

Abstract: A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, preferably an all terrain vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having a mounting frame, the mounting frame including at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade. The plow blade has a mold board including a main surface, a rubber scraper proximate the main surface and a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to disengageably secure the plow blade with the mounting upright; wherein the retention apparatus allows the plow blade to pivot with respect to the mounting upright such that the rubber scraper can pivot away from the mounting upright when the plow blade is in a working orientation and the vehicle moves in a direction rearward from the plow blade.

Abstract: A lightweight snow-blower which can dispose of hard snow-banks having a size of more than 50 cm, and which is easy to handle by aged persons and women. The snow-blower includes a frame (10); an auger (41) for cutting accumulated snow in an upwardly cutting direction, the auger being provided on the front end side of the frame; operation handles (11, 12) provided on the rear end side of the frame; and on-snow moving means (40) which is mounted on a middle portion of the frame and includes an arc-shaped sliding member or a wheel, wherein the frame is structured such that it acts as a lever in which the portion on which the on-snow moving means (40) is mounted serves as a fulcrum (16), and such that the auger (41) can be moved up and down and back and forth by means of the operation handles (11, 12); and that the frame (10) is provided with driving means (30) for driving the auger (41). In the snow-blower, preferably, the handles (11, 12) provided on the frame (10) include upper and lower handle sections.

Abstract: An assembly for providing the secure mount of warning lights on the top and/or back side of the blade of a snow plow or road grader. The assembly is designed to protect the assembly from a harsh environment and help a mounted light withstand the shocks and impacts regularly experienced by a plow when in use.

Abstract: Devices and methods for air-assisted loading of soil in an earth-moving apparatus are disclosed. One aspect of a device includes a source of a current of air and at least one conduit for directing the current of air towards soil moved by the earth-moving apparatus. The device is configured to be operatively connected to the earth-moving apparatus. An earth-moving apparatus is also disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame having opposing sides, supported by at least two ground-engaging wheels, and a bucket having a floor and a pair of upstanding sidewalls. A cutting blade may be attached to the bucket or disposed between the opposing sides of the frame. An air supply system for delivering a current of air to soil moved by the earth-moving apparatus is also included. Methods for loading soil into an earth-moving apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tooth and adaptor assembly is provided for a dipper bucket. The assembly includes an adaptor having a rear portion for attaching to a dipper bucket, a tooth capable of releasable attachment to the adaptor and a retainer pin for securing the tooth to the adaptor. The adaptor has a tapered intermediate portion that narrows to a rectangular front portion and a planar surface on a portion of its intermediate portion. A groove traverses the planar surface, and extends perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the adaptor. The tooth has a tip at its front end for digging and a socket at its rear end that is configured to receive the front and intermediate portions of the adaptor. When the tooth is coupled to the adaptor, an opening on the rear end of the tooth aligns with the groove to define a passageway that terminates within the socket of the tooth. The retainer pin is inserted into the passageway to secure the tooth to the adaptor and complete the assembly.

Abstract: A methodology is disclosed for arranging markings on a ball or sphere where the markings exhibit spin induced contrast when the ball or sphere is rotated at a sufficient speed. The methodology is based on a layout utilizing a plurality of geodesic lines symmetrically arranged around the ball or sphere. Various markings can then be applied on the basis of the layout such that when the ball or sphere is rotated, the markings form contrast lines that are perpendicular to the axis of spin of the ball or sphere, at any axis of spin. These contrast line allow an observer to more accurately detect the axis of spin of the ball or sphere as well as track the ball or sphere in motion.

Abstract: A combined wall calendar and picture frame collage kit which, when assembled, allows a user to insert his or her pictures or photos of choice into the graphic material holding units attached to the photo display page. The photo display page may be customized and/or designed for an individual or by the individual. The calendar page is substantially circular in shape. The photo display page is circular in shape with a ninety degree cut out running from the center of the page to the outer edge of the circle. The assembly and construction of the kit components are such that when the calendar page and the photo display page are attached, by means of a nylon binding post with screw, the calendar may be alligned so that three calendar months are displayed. When the calendar page is turned ninety degrees counterclockwise, the calendar will display the next three months of the calendar year.

Abstract: A portable display apparatus is disclosed, which includes a flexible frame and a tensioned fabric having a perimeter hem, such that the tensioned fabric is maintained by the flexible frame and integrated with the perimeter hem in order for the tensioned fabric to expand with the flexible frame to produce a display area and reduce with the flexible frame for ease of transport.

Abstract: The invention broadly comprises a device for displaying an object including a stand, at least one arcuate hanger element connected to the stand, and a fastener connected to the at least one arcuate hanger element. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is symmetrically arranged with respect to the stand. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element comprises a length and at least two hanger elements in the at least one hanger element have different respective lengths. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is flexible. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is wire. The at least one hanger element comprises a distal end and the fastener is connected to the distal end. In some aspects, the fastener is a clip.

Abstract: Toilet paper contains a repeating graphic pattern that is designed to help children learn to use a proper amount of toilet paper for cleaning. The repeating graphic pattern contains a series of relatively small clue-like objects (such as puppy paw prints) which extend over several consecutive individual toilet paper sheets and which lead to a relatively large target object (such as a puppy), where the toilet paper is to be torn.

Abstract: A decorative sheet or wallpaper picture frame for installation on the interior wall of a home or building. The decorative sheet or wallpaper picture frame comprises a back sheet, a front sheet, and a window located within the front sheet. An image is inserted between the back sheet and the front sheet for display in the window. A transparent cover may be used to protect the image while being displayed. The front sheet provides a relesable bottom for enabling the insertion and removal of the images from the wallpaper picture frame. Alternatively, a sleeve located between the back sheet and the front sheet may be used to releasably retain images within the wallpaper picture frame.

Abstract: A handgun including a one-piece frame assembly including a slide interface portion, a grip portion and a trigger guard, wherein the frame assembly includes at least two portions that have different hardnesses, and a firing assembly that includes a slide supported for reciprocal longitudinal sliding movement on the slide interface portion.

Abstract: A projectile (28) for a barrel assembly (10) containing multiple projectiles (28) including a propellant charge (22), a primer (23, 26) that ignites the propellant charge (22), a payload (28) that is propelled from the barrel (10) on ignition of the charge (22), and ignition system (20, 24, 25) having both an electrical (20, 24) and a mechanical (25, 26) sub-system either or both of which may be triggered to ignite the primer (23). The electrical system may involve induction white the mechanical system may involve a solenoid or fully mechanical arrangement, the mechanical system acts as a backup for the electrical system if required.

Abstract: Making a spear gun shaft includes selecting a solid steel drill rod of desired length; wrapping the rod with thermo-setting polymer impregnated carbon fiber sheet; covering rod with compression wrapper; curing the resin coated rod in an oven; removing the covering; machining the cured resin to the desired diameter with ends exposing drill rod; affixing a spear tip-carrying member to an end of the rod; affixing a trigger-engaging member to opposite end of the rod; affixing collars over the joints formed between rod and members to reinforce the shaft at the respective joints; mounting a sliding collar onto rod; and affixing the collars with metal adhesive to waterproof and seal the respective joints covered by the collars.

Abstract: A combination telescopic wading staff and fishing pole device includes a pole with a hollow storage area and a staff that is retractable and extensible. The telescopic wading staff has a plurality of interconnected elongated segments that are slideably, telescopically moveable relative to one another with a first, fully compacted configuration (retracted), and a second, fully extended configuration. The staff includes a locking mechanism for at least locking the plurality of interconnected elongated segments when it is fully extended.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile and self contained system for the thermal remediation of pests in an enclosed structure. The mobile system includes heating units, generators, fuel containers, vaporizers, and a control system in one pre-assembled mobile platform that enables thermal remediation of pests in a structure to be effectively carried out in a reduced amount of time and for a reduced amount of cost.

Abstract: A system for displaying flowers having a display platform having a plurality of coded receptacles for receiving coded flower containers, a plurality of coded flower containers located within corresponding coded flower receptacles, and a characteristic code on each coded receptacle and each coded flower container identifying a flower characteristic. The coded flower containers are constructed of disposable, water-impermeable material, and the characteristic code identifies aspects such as price, species, and freshness or expiration date of flowers. The characteristic codes on the coded receptacles and the coded flower containers enable a salesperson to quickly set up a flower display by placing the coded flower containers in the coded receptacles having matching characteristic codes.

Abstract: A nested two-piece Plant Potting Assembly consists of a strong and durable Outer Pot that is substantially permanently installed below ground level such that its open side rim is substantially at ground level and rest of its body is below the ground level. The easily removable Inner Pot contains soil and plants. Multiples of such assemblies installed below ground level in desired patterns present a pleasing and easily serviceable garden.

Abstract: A telescoping plant support comprising a telescoping pole providing support for potted plants and a size-adjustable base supporting the pole is taught. The diameter of the base is size-adjustable for fitting smaller- or larger-sized pots and comprises a central disc base support and at least second and third discs with a flat-ring like structures sized to fit successively about each other. Each of the flat-ring discs are attachable and detachable from one another and the central disc so the plant support may be used with increasingly larger and smaller plant pots. The second and third flat-ring discs may be fixed to the central disc base and one another by at least one separable and reattachable tab connection, or any other known or yet to be know connectors.

Abstract: A plant pot includes a drainage hose having a first end thereof fluidically connected to the bottom of the pot. The hose is flexible and has a minimum length that is equal to the height of the pot. The hose is clamped to the top of the pot during a watering process so a second end of the hose is at, or above the top surface level of the soil in the pot. After the plant has been watered, the hose is released so the second end is released and is allowed to fall beneath the level of the bottom of the soil in the pot.

Abstract: The inventive closure device for a non-vented liquid product dispenser from a rigid container consists of means for removing a product and a movable bottom provided with sealing means and is characterised in that said dispenser comprises a base cup forming a casing fixable to the base of the container and receiving said bottom which is integrally and coaxially arranged thereinside after the production thereof and prior to product dispensing in such a way that sealing means is protected.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of predicting rainfall and crop production in regions of substantially varying rainfall in which run-up rainfall for a season is correlated with the growth season rainfall predicted from a pattern of growth season rainfall derived from historical records.

Abstract: A method for catching shrub or hedge cuttings. The method includes a setup of providing a at least one frame assembly with a first side, a spatially disposed second side, a distal side, and a bottom, which cooperate to form a catching area. The receptacle may be made from two frame assemblies of differing widths so that the assemblies can be telescopically positioned to form a generally continuous receptacle, and for compact storage. The receptacle may have a cutout in the bottom to allow for positioning the receptacle around a trunk of a shrub.

Abstract: A flexible container has a container body having a bottom and sidewalls. Stabilization elements connect the sidewalls in corner areas where the sidewalls adjoin one another. The stabilization elements have passages for bulk material to be filled into the flexible container. The stabilization elements are a grid structure web of extruded plastic material.

Abstract: A garden planter with integrated irrigation and lighting systems (100) includes a container (101) for holding plants and an irrigation tube (107) for supplying water to the interior of the container (101). A light (213) is positioned above the container (101) for providing illumination. One or more fastening tubes (105) are used for supporting the container (101) and supplying irrigation directly to the container or concealing the irrigating tube (107).

Abstract: A packaging system and method are disclosed for delivering a solid fuel component in pre-measured quantities for hydrogen generation. Each quantity may be contained in a sealed pack or in a plurality of packs connected in series for indexing through a solid fuel dispenser. The solid fuel may be a boron hydride that is stored in its dry form and mixed with a liquid, as needed. The liquid may include water. The solid fuel component may be provided in various forms, including granules, pellets and powder.