Abstract: A sash lift tab having a base which is adapted to be temporarily fastened to the bottom rail of a window screen sash and a handle portion extending inward from the base to easily access for lifting or removing the screen without the need for hand tools once the original tabs or lifts have been broken or become unusable. Surfaces on the handle portion and the base prevent the handle portion from turning beyond the active position and also from turning back toward the inactive position so that the handle portion is held rigidly in the active position for service use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip, and more particularly, to a clip used to temporarily bind the upper binding portion of a plastic bag for containing foods, such as bread. The clip includes a pair of wing portions configured to comprise a guide portion, including a pair of guide members disposed in opposite directions and configured to guide an upper binding portion of a plastic bag to a middle portion between the guide members, and a reception portion, including a pair of extension members coupled to the respective backs of the guide members and configured to receive the guided upper binding portion of the plastic bag, and a support portion settled in a portion at which the pair of extension members meets. The pair of wing portions is greater in width than in thickness and operates to widen or narrow in opposite directions without being twisted. Each of the guide members has a brim of a soft arc shape and has a width gradually narrowed from the brim to the middle portion.

Abstract: Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices to hold together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around the plurality of objects and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new device designed specifically for clipping table covers or any other material or object to different thicknesses of table tops. The device is an Adjustable Table Clip and the user can adjust it to accommodate the table thickness. The adjustable Table Clip invention is to give the user the ability to adjust the table clip to a different size jaw, to accommodate for the thickness of the table top it is being clipped to. The invention and advantage of this device is to give a tight grip on the table top for any width of jaw. The other side of the invention is the methodology and mechanism of the adjustment of the jaw size and the secure locking of the jaw.

Abstract: An integrated rockably released leverage snap fastening system is disclosed herein comprising a male snap and a rockable lever snap assembly wherein the rockable lever snap assembly may be removably fastened to the male snap to hold at least one item in place. To facilitate unfastening, male snap and rockable lever snap assembly cooperatively combine to create a class 1 lever system which may reduce friction and permit a user to rockably release the snap while reducing risk of damage to an item. Various embodiments of the present invention and a method of use are discussed herein.

Abstract: A positioning hook structure for a hand puller contains a base including a first and a second ends; a rotating member including a first segment axially connected with the second end and a second segment having a handle; a central shaft set being axially coupled with the first segment and the second end; two ratchets including teeth arranged therearound and fixed onto one end of the central shaft set; the base including a movable retaining member to abut against one of the teeth, the rotating member including a movable pulling rod to abut against another tooth of the ratchet; a positioning hook including a third and a fourth ends, the third end including two sides including two insertions, the fourth end including a hooking portion extending outward so that the positioning hook inserts to the holes of the base by using the insertions.

Abstract: A kit for transforming a cremation container into a casket for display comprises a frame and a canopy. The frame includes a head end section, a right side section, and a left side section. Moreover, each section has a top surface, a bottom surface and a continuous channel along the bottom surface. The frame seats over the cremation container such that the channel of the head end section receives a rim of an end panel of the cremation container, the channel of the right side section receives a rim of a right side panel of the cremation container and the channel of the left side section receives a rim of a left side panel of the cremation container. The canopy temporarily overlies at least a portion of the cremation container.

Abstract: A universal casket and vault lifting and lowering device comprises four corner posts, a pair of end tubes, one of which is connected between two of the corner posts at each end of the device, a pair of side tubes, one of which is connected between two of the corner posts at each side of the device, a pair of straps, each having opposite ends rotatably fixed to a respective one of the side tubes, a power transmission assembly for rotating the pair of side tubes in a first direction to wind the straps around the side tubes to take up slack in the straps and for rotating the pair of side tubes in a second direction to unwind the straps and create slack in the straps, and a gear mounted to one of the side tubes which, when rotated, rotates both of the side tubes in the first direction and bypasses a portion of the power transmission assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor including: forming a conductive polymer layer on a surface of a metal pellet; and forming a dielectric layer between the metal pellet and the conductive polymer layer. Because the conductive polymer layer is directly formed on the surface of the metal pellet, the conductive polymer layer can be uniformly formed, and because there is no need to form an electrode on the surface of the dielectric layer, the process can be reduced. In addition, because the uniform polymer film is formed irrespective of the size of metal pores and the shape of the capacitor, a capacity of the capacitor can be maximized.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating a capacitor are provided. In the methods, a dielectric may be formed on a metal (e.g. nickel) substrate, and a copper electrode is formed thereon, followed by the thinning of the metal substrate from its non-coated face, and subsequently forming a copper electrode on the thinned, non-coated face of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved method and assembly for repairing a pipe or the junction of two pipes, such as sewer pipes. The assembly includes a launcher device having a launcher device body, a launcher device opening disposed on the launcher device body, and a main bladder substantially surrounding the launcher device body. The main bladder includes an opening that substantially aligns with the launcher device opening. The assembly further includes an absorbent liner and a lateral bladder having a tubular lateral bladder body portion and a flange portion. The flange portion of the lateral bladder is attached to the exterior of the launcher device body. A method of using the assembly includes impregnating the liner with resinous material; inserting at least a portion of the liner into the lateral bladder; inflating the bladders; pressing the liner against the pipe; and allowing the resinous material to cure and harden.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for repairing pipes or pipe junctions. The methods include providing a launcher device having a bladder and a liner impregnated with a material capable of curing and hardening. The bladder includes a first end, a closed second end, and an opening proximal the closed second end. A portion of the bladder is positioned within the launcher device, a rope or a line is connected to the liner, and the rope or line is threaded through the opening in the bladder. The rope or the line is pulled until the liner is at least partially within the bladder, and the rope or line is removed. The pipe is repaired by positioning the liner against the wall of a pipe, and allowing a material capable of curing and hardening to cure and harden. The methods allow for the rapid reuse of the bladder.

Abstract: A method for reducing the diameter of an opening, including peening a perimeter of the opening. A method for correcting the permeability of a part including a plurality of openings for allowing a gaseous fluid to pass therethrough. The method identifies at least one opening with a diameter which exceeds a predetermined upper limit and reduces the excessive diameter by peening a perimeter of the opening.

Abstract: A tool is used to form a joint between a composite dome and a surrounding composite skirt. The tool includes a tool shell on which composite plies may be laid up to form the skirt and a spacer connected with the shell for filling a gap between the dome and the skirt.

Abstract: Child entertainment apparatus and methods of operating the same are disclosed. An example method of operating a child entertainment apparatus includes suspending a seat from a frame and driving the seat for swinging movement by reciprocating an arm slidably coupled to the seat where the seat is free to slide along the arm when the seat swings.

Abstract: A shelving system includes a product, a base, a tray insert, a template, and a placement clip. The base has a top surface forming a receptacle and includes a hanger assembly for securing the base to a shelving unit. The tray insert is secured into the receptacle formed in the top surface of the base. The tray insert has a plurality of slots spaced along a length of the insert. The template is received over the tray insert to cover the insert. The template has openings through the tray insert to selectively expose a desired subset of slots. The placement clip is secured through one of the openings in the template into a pair of the desired subset of slots. The placement clip acts to secure the template to the tray insert and is adapted to maintain the product.

Abstract: A clamping device is provided for an assembly of a stringer coupling in a region of a lateral butt joint between a first and a second fuselage section of an aircraft for coaxially connecting a respective first and second stringer of the first and the second fuselage sections, the stringer coupling intersecting a frame element profile in the region of the lateral butt joint. A supporting yoke is configured to bridge the frame element profile in an arc-shaped manner and includes a first end foot supported by the stringer coupling on the first side of the frame element profile and a second end foot supported by the stringer coupling on the second side of the frame element profile. The supporting yoke includes a middle tensioning hook configured to interact with the frame element profile. The first and the second end feet are tensionable against the stringer coupling.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to sputter-deposited transparent conductive coatings (TCCs) that are capable of surviving the harsh environments of ovens so that they can be included, for example, in oven door applications. In certain example embodiments, zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO2 or other suitable stoichiometry) may be used as a protective overcoat to protect an underlying Ag layer from corrosion in the atmosphere. In certain three lite oven door example embodiments, surfaces 2 and 4 each have an Ag-based TCC sputter-deposited thereon. The Ag-based TCC may have a sheet resistance of about either 4 or 5 ohms/square in certain example embodiments.

Abstract: An assembling method of an injection mold includes the steps of: disposing guide rods and a ejection pin plate on a punch template; inserting guide bushes into the ejection pin plate; inserting ejection pins respectively into the ejection pin plate and the punch template; fastening a ejection pin fixing plate to the ejection pin plate; fastening a die fixing plate and spacer plates to the punch template, and inserting the other ends of the guide rods into the die fixing plate; and disposing a press plate into the die fixing plate, and fastening the guide rods to the die fixing plate by tightening screws. The assembling method set the guide rods first o achieve a positioning function before ejection pin plate is assembled, and thereby capable of effectively eliminating the problems of deformation of the ejection pin plate, breaking of the ejection pin, and abrasion occurring in the return stroke.

Abstract: A transmission mount type of side assembling includes a cylindrical insulator; a core having a plurality of longitudinal holes and inserted in the insulator; a side stopper having a support connected to one end of the core in contact with the inner side of the insulator and a protrusion protruding outside the insulator from the support; a cylindrical case accommodating the core, the side stopper, and the insulator; and a plurality of bolts that is longer than the case and inserted through holes in the core and the side stopper from a side to protrude outside the case, such that it can simplify the assembly process of fastening a transmission to a car body and reduce the manufacturing cost, without changing the existing manufacturing line, and ensure safety in assembly.

Abstract: Various methods of making an interactive keyboard in which a plurality of mechanically-depressible keys are situated over a display device, each of the mechanically-depressible keys being configured to permit through-key viewing of images produced by the display device, is provided. One example method includes providing a mold which defines a mold cavity. The method further includes introducing keycap material into the mold cavity. In such an example, the keycap material and the mold interact to produce a molded keycap having a viewing portion with one or more optical layers that are at least partially see-through and configured to provide one or more optical effects in connection with light that is incident upon the one or more optical layers.

Abstract: This invention discloses a polishing jig air injection apparatus including a polishing jig installation base including a surface on which a spectacle lens polishing jig is placed, an injection member which is inserted into an air injection port of the spectacle lens polishing jig, and an air supply device which supplies the air into a balloon member of the spectacle lens polishing jig via the injection member and the air injection port. The injection member includes a main body formed in a pillar shape, and a seal member. The main body includes an air passage, and an annular groove formed in the outer circumferential portion of the main body. The seal member is inserted into the annular groove, is formed in an annular shape, and uses an elastic body. The seal member has an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the air injection port.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed toward systems and method for manufacturing low cost passive waveguide components. For example, various embodiments relate to low cost manufacturing of passive waveguide components, including without limitation, waveguide filters, waveguide diplexers, waveguide multiplexers, waveguide bends, waveguide transitions, waveguide spacers, and an antenna adapter. Some embodiments comprise manufacturing a passive waveguide component by creating a non-conductive structure using a low cost fabrication technology, such as injection molding or three-dimensional (3D) printing, and then forming a conductive layer over the non-conductive structure such that the conductive layer creates an electrical feature of the passive waveguide component.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thermally-assisted magnetic write head is provided. The method includes steps of: forming a laminate structure including the waveguide; the plasmon generator, and the magnetic pole in order; performing a first polishing process to planarize an end surface of the laminate structure; performing a first etching process to remove impurity attached on the end surface of the laminate structure, and to allow the plasmon generator to be recessed from the waveguide and the magnetic pole, thereby forming a recessed region on the end surface of the laminate structure; forming a protection layer on the end surface of the laminate structure such that at least the recessed region is filled; and performing a second polishing process on the end surface of the laminate structure formed with the protection layer until the plasmon generator is exposed, thereby completing the air bearing surface.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include electromagnetic flow regulators for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, nuclear fission reactors, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant, and methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant in a nuclear fission reactor.

Abstract: There is provided a device for mounting an electronic paper display element, the device including: a first roller formed to pass over a substrate in which display elements are to be mounted and mounting the display elements in the substrate by moving the display elements backwards, while moving in a predetermined direction above the substrate and rotating in the moving direction; and a second roller mounting the display elements in the substrate by rotating in a direction opposite to that of the first roller to move the display elements forward, while being disposed behind the first roller and moving in the same direction as that of the first roller.

Abstract: Applicant has disclosed an improved method and apparatus for installing electrical junction boxes in embedded concrete construction applications. In the preferred embodiment, a first box (with at least one attached conduit) is embedded in the bottom of a concrete deck at pour, wherein the box has an open bottom covered during the pour. After pouring, the cover is removed to expose the open bottom, through a plane of the deck, without having to break through the concrete. A second box, with an open top, is lifted up and fastened (preferably, screwed) to the embedded first box to complete a preferred electrical junction box. The second box is designed to be exposed to accept surface mount or exposed wiring methods. There is a passage between the first and second boxes for accepting wire pulled through the conduit(s).

Abstract: A method of repairing array substrate of display panel includes the following steps. An array substrate including a substrate, gate lines, data lines, common lines and repairing segments is provided. The gate lines and the data lines are intersected to define a plurality of pixel areas. The data lines include a first data line. The common lines include a first common line. The first data line has a broken line defect. A cutting process is performed to form a first cutting part and a second cutting part on the first common line, and thus the first common line between the first cutting part and the second cutting part forms a floating common repairing segment. A connecting process is performed to electrically connect the repairing segments, the first data line and the common repairing segment, so that the common repairing segment serves as a substitution line of the first data line.

Abstract: A first riser card of an apparatus in an example substantially axially connects with a first serial connection external interface of a printed circuit board (PCB) and at least in part laterally connects with a parallel connection external interface of a first memory module. The first riser card supports the first memory module with avoidance of abutment of the first memory module with a second memory module supported by a second riser card that is adjacent to the first riser card.

Abstract: A system for the automated coiling of a jelly roll electrode assembly for controlled assembly and tensioning of jelly roll assembly is provided. The system includes: a shuttle, and a mandrel to which electrodes are welded; a base, mateable with the shuttle and on which the battery head assembly is mounted for welding to the mandrel; and a coiling device. The coiling device has an upper spool, a lower spool, holding a separator strip and a platform between the two holding the base. The separator strip is threaded through a passage in the mandrel separating positive and negative portions. Rotating the mandrel coils the positive electrode, the separator strip and the negative electrode to coil around the mandrel. The coiling device may include a feedback loop braking one or both spools and allowing the coiling tension to be programmed to a desired level.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for assembling a camera module. The method includes putting plural conductive bumps on a conductive contact of a substrate such that a large conductive bump is formed, and pressing the substrate and an image chip together such that the conductive contact contacts with a pad formed on the image chip through the large conductive bump to combine the conductive contact and the pad. Since there is no contact between the substrate and the image chip but the large conductive bump, the method decreases the probability for fracture between the substrate and the image chip and improves the quality of the camera module.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a block module including: mounting an electronic part on a base substrate on which a ground terminal is formed; forming a lead frame to extend to the outside of the base substrate from the ground terminal; connecting a flexible printed circuit to a circuit layer on the base substrate; forming a mold to surround the base substrate; cutting the lead frame and exposing the cut surface of the lead frame to the outside of the mold; and forming a metal coating layer connected to the lead frame on the mold, whereby the metal coating layer is formed to surround the mold to interrupt the electromagnetic waves and the metal coating layer is connected to the ground terminal by the lead frame to make the process simple.

Abstract: A method for coupling ends of two insulated conductors includes coupling a core of a first insulated conductor to a core of a second insulated conductor. Exposed portions of the cores are located inside a box with an open top. Electrically insulating powder material is placed into the box and a first plunger is inserted through the open top of the box to compact the powder material. Additional electrically insulating powder material is placed into the box and a second plunger is inserted through the open top of the box to compact the powder material into compacted powder material that surrounds the exposed portions of the cores. The compacted powder material is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape. A sleeve is placed over the compacted powder material and coupling the sleeve to the jackets of the insulated conductors.

Abstract: A system for the automated coiling of a jelly roll electrode assembly for controlled assembly and tensioning of jelly roll assembly is provided. The system includes: a shuttle, and a mandrel to which electrodes are welded; a base, mateable with the shuttle and on which the battery head assembly is mounted for welding to the mandrel; and a coiling device. The coiling device has an upper spool, a lower spool, holding a separator strip and a platform between the two holding the base. The separator strip is threaded through a passage in the mandrel separating positive and negative portions. Rotating the mandrel coils the positive electrode, the separator strip and the negative electrode to coil around the mandrel. The coiling device may include a feedback loop braking one or both spools and allowing the coiling tension to be programmed to a desired level.

Abstract: A method of extending the useable life of a gas turbine component fabricated from a cobalt-based alloy is disclosed. The method includes applying a rejuvenation process to the alloy where the alloy is placed in a protected atmosphere and heated to three different elevated temperatures and held at the elevated temperatures for approximately four hours each. Application of the rejuvenation process allows gas turbine components to be returned to service for at least one more service interval of approximately 24,000 operating hours.

Abstract: In a method of working a film cooling hole which communicates with an internal cooling passage of a turbine blade from an outer surface, in the turbine blade which has a heat shield coating and the internal cooling passage, there is employed a method of working a cooling hole of a turbine including a step of executing a bond coat on a blade base material a step of piercing a cooling hole in accordance with an electric discharge machining, a step of executing a top coat, and a step of removing the top coat in accordance with a mechanical method with respect to a band-like region including a row of cooling holes, by using an abrasive blasting, a water jet method or the like. Accordingly, an occlusion of the cooling hole, and a damage of the TBC due to the piercing are hardly generated.

Abstract: A spray nozzle assembly and hub combination for operation in a boiler feedwater deaerator is disclosed, the combination including a tubular hub capable of being affixed to a wall of a deaerator tank and a spray nozzle assembly that is removably engageable with the hub, the nozzle assembly including a nozzle body, a twist lock for retaining the nozzle body relative to the hub when the nozzle body is in a fully engaged position, and a spreader moveably coupled to the nozzle body and biased by a spreader spring against opening, the spreader is capable of moving to an open position against the spreader spring bias in response to boiler feedwater pressure to form an annular opening about the spreader, thereby enabling feedwater flow.

Abstract: A hair cutting device has a stationary blade, a reciprocating blade and a rotary motor. The reciprocating blade has a cam follower in contact with the top surface of the reciprocating blade, and a slot for receiving a cam. The cam is secured to the motor shaft on one end, and has an offset pin on the other end. The offset pin fits in the cam follower slot so that when the motor rotates the cam through rotational cycles, the offset pin oscillates the reciprocating blade back and forth. The offset pin extends at least to or through the plane of the reciprocating blade for the entire rotational cycle of the offset pin, which reduces torque and twisting of the reciprocating blade.

Abstract: A cartridge or razor, suitable for wet or dry shaving, comprising a housing in which the housing comprises a front, a rear, a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a wing on at least one of the first side and the second side. The cartridge or razor also comprises one or more shaving blades disposed in the housing and at least one trimming blade disposed in the wing.

Abstract: A cutting tool for a pipe of specific diameter comprises a generally cylindrical body 1 defining a central bore 10 extending along an axis. The body is divided into two axially spaced half portions 2A and 2B which together clamp a cutting blade 8 projecting into the bore 10. The body has a progressively narrowing slot 12 extending from its outer circumference to the bore. At the bore 10 the width of the slot 12 is narrower than the diameter of the bore. One side of the slot 12 is flexibly resilient to flex away when a pipe of diameter equal to the bore is pushed along the slot into the bore and to resile when the pipe has entered the bore, urging the pipe against the blade so that subsequent relative rotation between the tool and pipe will cause the pipe to be severed.

Abstract: A dust collecting vacuum hose attachment has a unitary, hollow, tubular body member. One end of an elongated cutting blade is secured within the body member and the second end extends out of the body member. A dust collection shroud is removeably attached to the upper end of the body member for the collection of dust created by use of the saw blade through a dust creating material such as wood, drywall, etc. The lower end of the body member utilizes a connection fitting for attachment to a vacuum hose, which in turn is connected to a vacuum source. Dust created during sawing is collected and accumulated within the shroud by the suction provided by the vacuum source. The dust in turn is sucked through the body member, into a vacuum hose, and then to the vacuum source. The shroud is removeable from the body member in favor of a rasp component which collects and accumulates created dust which is also discharged by means of a vacuum source.

Abstract: A revolutionary, new sizing and fitting system for jeans is based on the concept of shape, not size. This sizing and fitting system is organized around some basic body shapes categories: e.g., slight curve (straighter figure, flatter fanny), demi curve (evenly proportioned hip and seat) and bold curve (smaller waist, larger seat). To use the system, the consumer finds their shape using a shape measuring tool. The shape measuring tool calculates a shape category based on a differential of two measurements in the seat area. With this shape category information, the consumer can easily locate a pair of form-fitting jeans. The sizing and fitting system is also applicable to pants, shorts, skirts, and other clothing where form fit is desirable in the seat and hip area.

Abstract: An articulated arm system can include an articulated measuring arm with a plurality of interconnected support arm segments. The arm segments can be moveable about a plurality of axes. A plurality of rotational angle sensors can mount on the arm and be configured to measure rotational position between the support arm segments. Additionally, a vibration detection device can attach to the arm near an end of the arm. The vibration detection device can be operatively connected to the sensors such that the sensors output a rotational position upon detection of a new vibration exceeding a threshold amplitude.

Abstract: A coordinate measuring machine for determination of at least one spatial coordinate of a measurement point on an object to be measured. The coordinate measuring machine comprises a stationary base, a probe head for approaching the measurement point and a frame structure for linking the probe head to the base. At least a first mechanical reference element extending along a first part of the frame structure is fastened fixedly to the frame structure in a substantially unloaded way, and at least one displacement sensor is assigned to the first reference element, wherein the first reference element and the displacement sensor are designed and arranged in such a way, that a distance from the first reference element to the frame structure in the region of the first part is measurable, the distance indicating a displacement and/or deformation of the frame structure in the region of the first part.

Abstract: A hand sizing tool includes a base platform and a secondary platform affixed to and raised above the base platform. The platforms include a palm heel indicia on the base platform and an index finger tip indicia on the secondary platform. Each of an index finger guide, an index finger measurement slider, and a palm width measurement slider extends out of the secondary platform, these elements being adapted for measuring the hand size.

Abstract: A trigger assembly for parts checking jigs and the like has a pivoting trigger arm with a central bearing aperture. A universal base is supported on the jig, and has two pairs of pivot pin apertures located adjacent opposite ends, a U-shaped central channel in the bottom face in which the trigger arm is received, and two laterally spaced gauge bushing apertures in the upper face. A pivot pin extends through the bearing aperture in the trigger arm and one pair of the pivot pin apertures in the base. A spring is mounted in the base and biases the trigger arm to an extended position. A gauge bushing is received in one of the two bushing apertures, such that the trigger arm assembly can be readily reconfigured for placement at various locations on the jig by selective mounting of the trigger arm and the gauge bushing in selected ones of the associated base apertures.

Abstract: A clothes dryer having a lint cleaning device to collect and store lint generated during drying through a simple structure. The lint cleaning device, including a filter, a rectilinear blade performing a rectilinear motion to collect lint, and a rotary blade performing a rotary motion interlocking with the rectilinear motion of the rectilinear blade to collect lint, collects lint at a spot and stores the collected lint in a compressed state. The lint cleaning device is used for a long time without replacement.

Abstract: A continuous process wherein polymers or polymeric materials can be subjected to multiple sequential processing systems of differing temperatures and process conditions to synergistically enhance the pelletization and conditioning of those polymers and polymeric formulations, dispersions, and solutions. The multiple sequential processing systems include the processes and equipment for mixing/extrusion, pelletization, multiple transportation processes, conditioning, multiple defluidizing processes, and optional post-processing manipulations of pellets formed. Multiple serial and/or parallel conditioning processing systems are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of drying and sanitizing sports gear or other clothing includes an upward-extending rack; a support base to support the rack; a plurality of arms on the rack to support the clothing, the arms angled like the arms of a tree; an ozone generator; and a removable, flexible enclosure that covers the rack and is secured to the rack so as to retain the ozone near to the clothing.

Abstract: A system for controlling a clothes dryer whereby the user selects a desired time of drying and the heat used to dry the clothes is adjusted during the operational time such that the clothes are not dried unnecessarily quickly. Accordingly, the energy efficiency of the clothes dryer using this invention is improved compared to the prior art.