Abstract: A refrigerator for drinks may include a cabinet and a cooling guide transmitting coldness to a drink container stored in an erect state in the cabinet. Several coolers may be disposed for cooling guides and may cool the cooling guides, respectively, and dispenser nozzles may be disposed to be exposed outside the cabinet, whereby drinks may be dispensed. A surface of a cooling block facing a thermoelectric element of the cooler and a surface of the cooling block facing the cooling guide may have different areas.

Abstract: A heat pump cycle device includes a compressor, a branch portion, a heating unit, a heating-unit side decompression unit, a bypass passage, a bypass-side flow-rate regulating unit, a mixing portion, and a target temperature determination unit. When a regulating performance determination unit determines that a flow rate regulating performance of one of the heating-unit side decompression unit or the bypass-side flow-rate regulating unit is equal to or less than the reference regulating performance, a throttle opening of the other of the heating-unit side decompression unit or the bypass-side flow-rate regulating unit is set to be equal to or less than an upper limit opening.

Abstract: A sorption heat pump having an evaporator containing a working fluid to evaporate the fluid to produce a gas, a sorber containing a sorption material to sorb the gas during a sorption phase, a vapor pathway connecting the evaporator and sorber, and a thermal control unit controlling the rate of vapor flow between the evaporator and sorber through the pathway, and being selectively operable to permit, stop and restart the flow of gas through the pathway. The pump may be used with a compartment storing temperature sensitive material. The evaporator may be positioned inside and the sorber outside the compartment, or the sorber may be positioned inside and the evaporator outside the compartment. The pump may be used in an apparatus including both cool and warm compartments, with an insulation layer in each. A method is disclosed for reusing the pump after the sorption material has been sorbed.

Abstract: The invention is a device as well as a system that stores and uses thermal energy in the form of ice to provide cooling to residences and other buildings. The device is a refrigerant-based thermal storage system with an ice-tank heat exchanger that cools a refrigerant that is then circulated to an air handler as part of an air conditioning system. The device integrates with commercial condenser devices.

Abstract: A circuit for circulating fluids, in particular for gas-absorption heat pumps, made from a single integrated structure consisting of a compact tube bundle and two connection plates which provide mechanical and fluid connection to the tubes of the tube bundle by virtue of a plurality of internal channels.

Abstract: A tube or pipe arrangement for an air-conditioning device, the arrangement including a base body in which several fluid channels and several openings are incorporated. At least one valve and several connections are arranged in the openings. At least one sensor may be arranged in the openings. The base body may have a receptacle for a component of the air-conditioning device.

Abstract: A method of filling a tank includes filling the tank with a predetermined amount of a liquid refrigerant under pressure and supplying an inert gas into the tank, such that, after the filling and supplying steps, the total pressure of the contents within the tank at an ambient temperature is at least 95% of the equilibrium vapor pressure of liquid R-134a at the ambient temperature. The total pressure of the contents within the tank may be in a range from 517.1 to 792.9 kPa when at a temperature of 21.1° C. The inert gas may be nitrogen, and the liquid refrigerant may be R-1234ze(E). The disclosed method may allow for a more environmentally friendly refrigerant to be used as a replacement for a less environmentally friendly one in connection with a device, such as a laser skin treatment device, that was originally designed to use the less environmentally friendly refrigerant.

Abstract: A hybrid refrigeration system comprises: a liquid nitrogen based first refrigeration device for regulating the temperature of a cargo box of a transportation refrigeration vehicle; a mechanical based second refrigeration device for regulating the temperature of the cargo box of the transportation refrigeration vehicle; and a controller connected to the first refrigeration device and the second refrigeration device; wherein, the controller is configured to determine whether the difference between the temperature of the cargo box and the set temperature is greater than or equal to a first threshold when receiving a refrigeration demand for the cargo box; if so, start the first refrigeration device alone or start both the first refrigeration device and the second refrigeration device simultaneously; and if not, start the second refrigeration device alone.

Abstract: A method of controlling vapor compression cooling in a thermal system comprises: changing, using a controller and according to a first function, a first operating parameter of a first actuator of the thermal system, the first function defined by performing fitting to data, the first actuator controlling one of a speed of a fan of a condenser or a speed of a compressor; and changing, using the controller, a second operating parameter of a second actuator of the thermal system, the second actuator controlling another of the speed of the fan of the condenser or the speed of the compressor, the second operating parameter changed according to a second function that at least in part depends on a capacity request for the vapor compression cooling.

Abstract: A heat transfer system that includes one or more heat exchangers and one or more control pumps that control flow through the heat exchangers. In order to source a variable load, the control pumps can be controlled to operate at less than full duty flow. In an example embodiment, a controller can calculate, when each heat exchanger is clean, coefficient values of each respective heat exchanger. The controller can determine, during real-time operation, real-time coefficient values of the heat exchanger to compare with the respective coefficient values when clean, in order to determine whether there is fouling in that heat exchanger. In some examples, the controller can determine that maintenance is required on the heat exchanger due to the fouling, and perform flushing of the heat exchanger by operating one or more of the control pumps at full duty load during real-time operation to source the variable load.

Abstract: An ice maker uses a compression-drive refrigeration system charged with flammable refrigerant to cool an ice formation device and a water system to supply water to the ice formation device. A control system operates the water system and the refrigeration system for cooling the ice formation device with the refrigeration system to form water supplied to the ice formation device by the water system into ice. A natural gas sensor detects natural gas and outputs a detection signal indicating detection of natural gas. A controller is connected to the natural gas sensor for receiving the detection signal. The controller outputs a response signal in response to receiving the detection signal. The response signal is operative to initiate a gas leak response action.

Abstract: A refrigerator comprises: a storage compartment for storing food; a first temperature sensor; a door; a cold air supply means; trays forming ice-making cells; a second temperature sensor; a heater for supplying heat to the trays; and a control unit, wherein, after opening or closing of the door is sensed during the ice-making process, the control unit increases the cooling power of the cold air supply means if an increase in cooling power therefrom is determined to be needed on the basis of the temperature sensed by the first temperature sensor, and decreases the amount of heat applied by the heater if a reduction in heat applied by the heater is determined to be needed on the basis of the change in temperature sensed by the second temperature sensor.

Abstract: A portable cooler container is provided. The temperature control system cools a chamber of the container to transport temperature sensitive contents via the container. An electronic display screen on one of the lid and the container body selectively displays an electronic shipping label for the portable cooler container.

Abstract: An appliance includes a housing defining an interior cabinet, a crisper drawer disposed therein, and a circulation system. The crisper drawer includes a base, walls, and lid defining a cavity, the lid selectively closing the drawer to limit air flow to and from the cavity. One or more of the base, the walls, and the lid define an opening for a humidity membrane disposed therein, sealed in the opening. The membrane includes nanofibers dispersed in a matrix to provide pervaporation across the membrane for airflow from the cavity to the interior cabinet. The circulation system cooperates with the membrane, and includes one or more fans disposed within the drawer to selectively facilitate air flow across the membrane and mix air within the cavity to control a humidity level within the drawer.

Abstract: An assembly for managing product overblow in a gas treatment system may include a first deflector assembly configured to substantially prevent product from leaving a product treatment zone of a product carrying unit of the gas treatment system. The assembly may further include a second deflector assembly configured to substantially direct overblown product that has left the product treatment zone into an overblow landing area separate from a heat exchanger assembly of the gas treatment system.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration unit (TRU) is disclosed. The TRU comprises a sensor positioned at an outlet of an evaporator associated with the TRU. The sensor is operable to sense temperature of a refrigerant exiting evaporator coils of the evaporator, wherein the TRU is configured to terminate defrosting of the evaporator when the sensed temperature exceeds a first predefined temperature indicative of a phase change or melting of ice formed on the evaporator coils.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a storehouse. In one aspect of the present disclosure, a storehouse may include a first storage space configured to provide a space in which goods are stored within a predetermined temperature or a predetermined temperature range and a second storage space configured to provide a space in which a first heat exchanger is accommodated. The storehouse may include a third storage space configured to provide a space in which a second heat exchanger is accommodated. The storehouse may include a fluid generator disposed downstream of the first heat exchanger to generate a flow. The storehouse may include a heater disposed adjacent to the first heat exchanger or the fluid generator and configured to defrost at least one of the first heat exchanger and the fluid generator.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration unit (TRU) is disclosed. The TRU comprises a variable speed compressor, and an electric heater configured upstream and/or downstream of evaporator coils associated with an evaporator of the TRU, wherein an outlet of the compressor is fluidically connected to the evaporator coils and a condenser of the TRU.

Abstract: An appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner placed within the outer wrapper and spaced apart from the outer wrapper to define an insulating space. A trim breaker extends between the inner liner and the outer wrapper to define a structural cabinet. The trim breaker defines a front face of the cabinet. The trim breaker defines a gas conduit disposed within a wall of the structural cabinet proximate the insulating space. The gas conduit is adapted to define selective communication between the insulating space and an exterior of the structural cabinet. An insulating material is disposed within the insulating space, wherein the gas conduit is substantially free of the insulating material.

Abstract: A vacuum insulated appliance includes a cabinet with an outer wrapper and an inner liner coupled to the outer wrapper. A vacuum insulated cavity is defined between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. A trim breaker is coupled to the outer wrapper and the inner liner and seals the vacuum insulated cavity. An evacuation port is defined by the outer wrapper. An insulation powder is disposed in the vacuum insulated cavity. An open-cell foam is coupled to at least one of an inner surface of the outer wrapper and an inner surface of the inner liner. The open-cell foam defines a first plurality of pores that define a first plurality of airflow paths in fluid communication with the vacuum insulated cavity and the evacuation port for evacuating air from the vacuum insulated cavity, through the first plurality of airflow paths, and through the evacuation port.

Abstract: A vacuum insulated appliance includes a cabinet with a wrapper and a liner encompassed by the wrapper. A wire on tube condenser is disposed at a rear portion of the cabinet. A plurality of engagement plates is coupled to the wire on tube condenser. Each engagement plate of the plurality of engagement plates includes a slotted feature defined on an end of the engagement plate. The end of each engagement plate extends beyond an outer edge of one of a first side section and a second side section, respectively, of the wire on tube condenser. A plurality of hangers protrudes outward from the rear portion of the cabinet. Each hanger of the plurality of hangers engages with the slotted feature to couple the wire on tube condenser to the cabinet.

Abstract: Provided is a vacuum adiabatic body. The vacuum adiabatic body includes a thin pipe passing through the main body to connect an inside of the accommodation space to an outside of the accommodation portion, a drain pipe provided inside the thin pipe to discharge the defrosting water, and an adiabatic material having an extension extending along the drain pipe to block heat transfer between the drain pipe and the thin pipe and a head provided at one side of both sides of the extension, which is close to the accommodation space.

Abstract: A hydrogen liquefaction system that utilizes two separate compression services, one controlled via pressure and the other via capacitance, to maintain the rotating equipment at its design point. The system also employs an intermediate flash drum to capture boil off gas and a catalyst bed to convert para-hydrogen into ortho-hydrogen. Changing pressure levels within the turbo expander loop are used to transfer hydrogen from the expander loop into the “condensate” or “feed” streams, while maintaining the “condensate” stream at a constant pressure. The system is capable of efficiently producing high-purity liquid hydrogen at a low cost, making it a valuable tool in industries such as fuel cells, energy storage, and aerospace.

Abstract: This invention is directed to substrate processing techniques for performing a chemical liquid processing, a cleaning process, or the like on a substrate. In this invention, while the substrate is processed with the processing liquid, liquid droplets of the processing liquid scattered from the substrate are collected by an inner peripheral surface of a cup. After this processing and before the cup is elevated to a cup elevation position, a heated gas is supplied to the inner peripheral surface of the cup via an upper surface of the substrate while the cup is rotated. Thus, the cup is dried by the rotation of the cup and the supply of the heated gas to the cup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drying apparatus for drying containers containing cleaning fluid, the drying apparatus including a fluid flow device that is arranged and designed to apply a drying fluid to the containers, said drying fluid being oriented in a direction of fluid flow, the drying apparatus also comprising including a mounting device that is arranged and designed to retain the containers in a mounted direction, the mounted direction pointing in the direction opposite the direction of fluid flow.

Abstract: A method for burning material, such as carbonate rocks, in a parallel-flow regenerative shaft kiln having two shafts which are operated alternately as a burning shaft and as a regenerative shaft and are connected to one another by means of a connecting channel, wherein the material flows through a material inlet into a preheating zone for preheating the material, a burning zone for burning the material and a cooling zone for cooling the material to a material outlet, wherein a cooling gas is admitted into the cooling zone, wherein exhaust gas is discharged from one of the shafts via an exhaust gas outlet, wherein the exhaust gas discharged from the shaft via the exhaust gas outlet is at least partially introduced into at least one of the shafts.

Abstract: A heat treatment furnace may include: a furnace body comprising an entrance, an exit, and a heat treatment space having a temperature-rising space and a temperature-maintained space that are configured to thermally treat a plurality of objects; conveying plates on which the plurality of objects is to be placed; a pusher configured to push the conveying plates in a front direction from the entrance to the exit of the furnace body; and a plurality of heaters extending in an up-down direction and aligned in the front direction in the heat treatment space. Each of the plurality of heaters may include a heating part configured to generate heat. Positions of the heating parts of the plurality of heaters in the up-down direction may vary from the heater closest to the entrance toward the heater closest to the exit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fabricating separators for solid-state lithium metal batteries employ rapid thermal processing. Aspects include high temperature sintering. Temperatures, durations of heat application, and proximity of heating elements to materials undergoing sintering combine to provide separators with desirable physical characteristics, including porosity, in a batch process.

Abstract: A quick-release air knife of a package thermal-shrinking oven includes at least one fixing ring, at least one pair of fixing elements, a plurality of air knife tubes, and air knife blades. The fixing ring is at least formed, in an interior thereof, with a through hole and at least one pair of notches and fixing holes are formed in a periphery of the through hole. The fixing elements respectively extend through the fixing holes to connect to a bottom portion of a hot airflow combination box arranged on a top portion of a package thermal-shrinking oven. A top portion of each of the air knife tubes is provided with a connecting portion and at least one pair of fitting blocks.

Abstract: A connection block facilitates connection between circular pipes with excellent fracture withstand pressure and has flow holes to allow fluid movement between pipes, a header connector connecting the connection block to a header pipe, and a condenser including of the same and a plurality of connection tubes in a plurality of rows. The connection block includes a first surface, a second surface spaced apart from the first surface, a pair of curved portions connecting ends of the first surface and ends of the second surface, and a plurality of flow holes penetrating through the curved portions, wherein the pair of curved portions have the same curvature in cross section, perpendicular to a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A coaxial tube arrangement for a heat exchanger is disclosed. The coaxial tube arrangement includes a coaxial tube and a closing cover. The coaxial tube includes an outer wall with a plurality of nubs. The closing cover closes the coaxial tube at a longitudinal end side. The closing cover has a base region and a circumferential edge. The base region is aligned transversely to a flow direction through the coaxial tube. The circumferential edge is aligned with the flow direction and faces the coaxial tube. The circumferential edge covers the annular channel transversely to the flow direction and separates the annular channel from the core channel in a fluid-tight manner.

Abstract: A heat transport device comprises first flow passages through which a first fluid flows, and second flow passages through which a second fluid flows, wherein a cross-section A satisfying the following Requirement 1 to Requirement 3 can be achieved. Requirement 1 is that the cross-section A is a cross-section perpendicular to the second flow passages. Requirement 2 is that the holes of the second flow passages are disposed so as to be aligned in the left-right direction and to form layers in the up-down direction; and when comparing layers with holes adjacent in the up-down direction, the holes of the second flow passages are not disposed at the same position in the left-right direction. Requirement 3 is that the first flow passages exist between the layers with holes adjacent in the up-down direction, and the first flow passages meander in the up-down direction so as to avoid the holes of the second flow passages in the layers with holes that are sandwiched in the up-down direction.

Abstract: A heat transport device comprises first flow passages through which a first fluid flows, and second flow passages through which a second fluid flows, wherein a cross-section A satisfying the following Requirement 1 to Requirement 3 can be achieved. Requirement 1 is that the cross-section A is a cross-section perpendicular to the second flow passages. Requirement 2 is that the holes of the second flow passages are disposed so as to be aligned in the left-right direction and to form layers in the up-down direction; and when comparing layers with holes adjacent in the up-down direction, the holes of the second flow passages are not disposed at the same position in the left-right direction. Requirement 3 is that the first flow passages exist between the layers with holes adjacent in the up-down direction, and the first flow passages meander in the up-down direction so as to avoid the holes of the second flow passages in the layers with holes that are sandwiched in the up-down direction.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a vapor chamber configured to accommodate a cooling fluid. The vapor chamber includes a first cover, a second cover, a first capillary structure, and a second capillary structure. The second cover and the first cover are attached to each other to form a chamber therebetween. The chamber is configured to accommodate the cooling fluid. The first capillary structure is located in the chamber and stacked on the first cover. The second capillary structure is located in the chamber and stacked on the first capillary structure. The second capillary structure is different from the first capillary structure. A projection of the second capillary structure onto the first cover is smaller than a projection of the first capillary structure onto the first cover.

Abstract: A loop heat pipe one-way circulation device includes a lower cover plate and an upper casing closely connected to the lower cover plate. The upper casing includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a joint surface, a heat absorption area and a gas discharge cavity. The joint surface is in close contact with the lower cover plate, and the heat absorption area is formed between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. In addition, the heat absorption area includes a heat absorption area inner surface height, and the gas discharge cavity has a gas discharge cavity height, and the gas discharge cavity height is greater than the heat absorption area inner surface height.

Abstract: A thermal diffusion device that includes: a housing having a first inner wall surface and a second inner wall surface that face each other in a thickness direction and define an internal space; a working medium enclosed in the internal space of the housing; and a wick in the internal space of the housing. The wick includes: a support that is in contact with the first inner wall surface; a perforated body that is in contact with the support, the perforated body having a through-hole that penetrates the perforated body in the thickness direction; and protrusion portion extending from a peripheral edge of the through-hole in a direction toward the second inner wall surface.

Abstract: An elongated heat pipe or vapor chamber is described. In examples, the heat pipe may include a tubular body comprising a hollow glass tube or fiber. The heat pipe may further include a wick within the tubular body and a working fluid within the tubular body. The wick may be made of glass, polymer, metal, etc. The wick may be an elongated cylinder disposed within the tubular body and, some cases, may be bonded to an inner floor of the tubular body. In examples, the wick may have an outer diameter substantially equal to an inner diameter of the tubular body. In examples, the wick may have a substantially cross-shaped cross section or may have a helical shape.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device that includes a first plate and a second plate opposite the first plate and connected to the first plate by two opposite sidewalls. The first plate and the second plate are connected to each other at longitudinally opposite ends thereof, longitudinally extending ends of the first plate and the second plate are connected to each other by sidewalls, and the first plate, the second plate and the sidewalls enclosing an internal space of the heat dissipating device. The heat dissipating device also includes a first wick structure disposed in the internal space and contacting inner surfaces of at least one of the first plate and the second plate.

Abstract: The present application provides a cooling device. The cooling device includes a first plate body and a second plate body, where a first surface of the first plate body is provided with a flow channel, the flow channel is configured to accommodate fluid, the flow channel includes at least two straight segments and at least one bent segment, the at least two straight segments are communicated via the at least one bent segment, the first surface of the first plate body is in contact with the second plate body. The cooling device of the present application has an enhanced heat dissipation performance.

Abstract: A component system including at least two components, between which a cavity to be filled is formed, wherein the cavity has a feed section, and a filling device for the filling of the cavity via a feed element, which can be introduced, before the filling procedure into the feed section. The feed element has a closure and sealing element, which is configured to close and seal the feed section in a closure position during the filling procedure. The closure and sealing element is configured as an elastically expandable body, which can change between the closure position and a release position. During an introduction of the feed element into the feed section, the closure and sealing element is in the release position, and can then be transferred into the closure position. In the closure position, any movement of the feed element counter to the direction of its introduction is inhibited.

Abstract: Various aspects as described herein are directed to a radiative cooling apparatuses and methods for cooling an object. As consistent with one or more embodiments, a radiative cooling apparatus includes an arrangement of a plurality of different material located at different depths along a depth dimension relative to the object. The plurality of different material includes a solar spectrum reflecting portion configured and arranged to suppress light modes, thereby inhibiting coupling of the incoming electromagnetic radiation, of at least some wavelengths in the solar spectrum, to the object at a range of angles of incidence relative to the depth dimension. Further, the plurality of material includes a thermally-emissive arrangement configured and arranged to facilitate, simultaneously with the inhibiting coupling of the incoming electromagnetic radiation, the thermally-generated electromagnetic emissions from the object at the range of angles of incidence and in mid-IR wavelengths.

Abstract: In some respects, concepts disclosed herein generally concern systems, methods and components to detect a presence of a liquid externally of a desired primary flow path through a segment of a fluid circuit, e.g., throughout a cooling loop. Some disclosed concepts pertain to systems, methods, and components to direct seepage or leakage of a liquid coolant toward a lead-detection sensor. As but one example, some disclosed liquid-cooled heat exchangers incorporate a leak-detection sensor, which, in turn, can couple with a computing environment that monitors for detected leaks, and, responsive to an indication of a detected leak, invokes a task to control or to mitigate the detected leak.

Abstract: A firearm comprises a frame having a barrel and defining a passage registered with the barrel, with a bolt configured to reciprocate in the passage between a forward battery condition and a retracted condition. A latch that is movable between a retention position in which the bolt is prevented by the latch from moving from the retracted position to the battery position, and a release condition in which the bolt is prevented by the latch from moving from the retracted position to the battery position. The latch is biased to the retention position such that the bolt is retained in the retracted position after every shot; and an actuator connected to the latch and configured to move the latch to the release condition.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed. The assembly contains a bolt carrier assembly containing a first aperture and a second aperture, a first outer recoil springs partially positioned within the first aperture, a second outer recoil spring partially positioned within the second aperture, a first inner recoil springs partially positioned within the first aperture, a second inner recoil spring partially positioned within the second aperture; and a recoil guide containing a base, a first protrusion and a second protrusion, wherein the first protrusion is positioned within the first inner recoil spring, wherein the second protrusion is positioned within the second inner recoil spring.

Abstract: A firearm with ambidextrous bolt release mechanism includes a barrel and a bolt slideably mounted in the receiver for axial movement between forward closed breech position in battery with the barrel and a rearward open breech position. A recoil spring biases the bolt forward. A side-mounted bolt catch lever is configured and operable to selectively hold the bolt in the open breech position, and disengage the bolt to reclose the breech when manually actuated. A transversely movable actuator plunger allows a user to release the bolt from the side of the firearm opposite the bolt catch lever side. The plunger comprises an inclined camming surface which slideably engages a mating inclined camming ramp on the lever. Wedging action applied to the bolt catch lever by the plunger rotates the lever about its pivot axis to disengage and release the bolt.

Abstract: A firearm as disclosures herein comprises a main receiver body, a barrel, a breech bolt structure, a buffer assembly, a trigger group assembly, a bolt catch and at least one of an auto-sear, a magazine adapter and a breech bolt anti-rotation structure. The main receiver body is preferably of a monolithic construction whereby the handguard and breech bolt carrying bore can be manufactured from a single piece of material. The auto-sear is tripped by engagement with a buffer of the buffer assembly. The magazine adapter has an exterior surface structure engaged with a mating interior surface structure of a magazine well space of the main receiver body. A distal end portion of the breech bolt anti-rotation structure is engageable by the buffer for limiting forward travel of the buffer when the barrel is detached from the main receiver body.

Abstract: A firearm with dual feed magazine has a frame defining a magazine well and defining a forward and rearward direction, a magazine configured to be received in the magazine well in a retained position, the magazine including a tubular body having an upper end and an opposed lower end, the tubular body defining adjacent first and second elongated passages, a first spring and first follower received in the first elongated passage, a second spring and second follower received in the second elongated passage, the first elongated passage configured to receive a first stack of ammunition, and the second elongated passage configured to receive a second stack of ammunition. The tubular body may include a divider between the first and second elongated passages and is configured to separate the first stack of ammunition from the second stack of ammunition. The divider may be a flat wall.

Abstract: A simulated trigger assembly for a firearm includes at least one body with at least one recess, a magnet disposed within the at least one recess, an initial configuration, and a simulated fired configuration. In the initial configuration, the magnet is at least immediately adjacent to a moveable portion. In the simulated fired configuration, the moveable portion has moved to separate the moveable portion from the magnet.

Abstract: A method of firing a firearm includes providing a blank firing adapter plus bullet trap attached to the end of a barrel of the firearm, the blank firing adapter plus bullet trap including a bore aligned with a longitudinal axis of the barrel; providing a magazine that limits loading of up to two live rounds; and arranging for a blast from a cartridge in the firearm to eject a shell casing from the cartridge and automatically operate the firearm to insert a new cartridge from the magazine into a chamber of the firearm.

Abstract: A system for use with an archery bow rest is provided including a buss cable wedge configured to engage an archery bow cable, a cable wedge insert configured to engage the buss cable wedge, and a button head screw configured to engage the cable wedge insert, wherein the cable wedge insert and the button head screw are configured to removably secure an arrow rest cable to the archery bow cable.