Abstract:
In an example embodiment of the disclosed technology, a plant disinfection apparatus is provided that may comprise a support device configured to directly or indirectly support one or more UVC probes beneath the support device. The one or more UVC probes may each comprise a relatively elongated shape comprising a major axis Y, a light source that emits UVC light in a predominantly perpendicular distribution pattern relative to axis Y, and a suspension device configured to directly or indirectly attach to the support device. The UVC probe may be configured to be raised and lowered in a relatively vertical orientation and may further comprise a means of conveying power to the UVC light source. The one or more UVC probes may be configured to be lowered into the foliage of one or more plants disposed beneath the plant disinfection apparatus.
Abstract:
An example embodiment of an upper room air germicidal light fixture may comprise a light source configured to emit germicidal light and may further comprise one or more lower and upper baffle assemblies disposed adjacent to the light source. Said upper and lower baffle assemblies may be configured to enable air to flow through them and to block or substantially dissipate incident light rays from the light source. One or more apertures may be defined by the openings between a corresponding set of upper and lower baffle assemblies, wherein said light can exit the fixture through said apertures. When the germicidal light fixture is disposed in a room, surrounding room air may contact light exiting the apertures of said fixture, and room air traveling through said fixture may contact light inside and between the one or more upper and lower baffle assemblies.
Abstract:
A light modifying apparatus is provided, which may comprise a curved outer layer comprising a substrate configured to modify light, wherein the curved outer layer may have an arc of length X. A second curved me be disposed on, or in close proximity to the back surface of the outer layer, and wherein the second curved layer may have an arc of length Y wherein length Y is less than length X, and wherein the second curved layer may comprise a substrate comprising one or more surfaces comprising a lenticular lens configuration. An optional third layer may be provided which may comprise a substrate comprising one or more surfaces comprising a lenticular lens configuration.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a novel organic peanut butter formulation and method for production. The peanut butter includes an organic, non-hydrogenated palm stearin oil stabilizing agent that reduces or prevents separation of oils from the peanut butter during storage. Peanut butter incorporating the palm oil, methods for manufacturing the peanut butter, and foods incorporating the peanut butter are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Certain embodiments of the disclosed technology may include light reflector systems, methods, and apparatus. According to an example embodiment, a light reflector is provided. The light reflector includes a rear reflector that includes a reflective surface. The light reflector includes a lenticular optical film having a smooth surface and a structured surface. The smooth surface of the lenticular optical film is attached or disposed adjacent to the reflective surface. The lenticular optical film is configured for condensing and diffusing light.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for power generation, and in particular a method and apparatus for the control of electrical power generation for use primarily with wind turbines. A method of electrical power generation is described including the steps of: receiving power in the form of alternating current; rectifying said alternating current power to direct current power; control said direct current power to produce controlled direct current power; and inverting said near constant direct current power to produce alternating current.
Abstract:
An unmanned guided vehicle that is at least twice as fast as those of the prior art, lighter, less vulnerable, and more reliable than the prior art having at least one of: a dual-action dogleg suspension system; a track system comprising a plurality of cleats, a rubber insert secured to each cleat, and two cables serially joining each cleat to make up a track; a track guide system comprising a shark fin secured to each cleat that runs through a plurality of track guides; a dry clutch and braking system; a tubular chassis comprising a tubular center chassis and a tubular suspension chassis; a spring-loaded piston track tension compensator system; a flat drive tooth drive sprocket system that allows for clearing foreign debris from between the teeth; and a suspension carrier modular design assembly system comprising a passenger side suspension carrier, center cage, and driver's side suspension carrier.
Abstract:
A high spectral purity microwave oscillator is provided. The Oscillator uses an air-dielectric cavity and employs the known carrier-suppression technique. In one embodiment, the oscillator employs a high-Q cavity to self-sustain an oscillating signal formed by feeding back into its input a power-amplified output signal of the cavity in which residual phase noise in the amplifier stages is suppressed. A bandpass filter selects the cavity mode. FIG. 1 illustrates this embodiment. Another embodiment suppresses the noise of a voltage-controlled oscillator whose frequency and power-amplified output interrogates the cavity mode. FIG. 2 illustrates this embodiment.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for significantly reducing the biological load on consumer products such as food products, spices, produce, botanicals, cosmetic ingredients, barrels, pallets, crates, birdseed and medical products is disclosed. The method involves applying a continuous stream of saturated steam to a material in a sealed biological burden reduction chamber. The continuous stream of saturated steam is created in said chamber by correlating a desired temperature to pressure based on the use of Saturated Steam Tables. The apparatus includes: (a) a bioburden reduction chamber; (b) a temperature controller; (c) an air injection system; (d) a steam injection system; and (e) an evacuation system.
Abstract:
In an example embodiment, a plant light reflection apparatus may comprise two opposing reflector panels configured to reflect light, wherein each reflector panel may comprise one or more pieces of reflection material. A reflector support apparatus may be configured to support the at least two opposing reflector panels, and may comprise a central section configured to accept one or more plants. The bottom major edges of the one or more pieces of reflection material of the two opposing reflector panels may be disposed in proximity to main stems of the one or more plants in the central section, and to reflect light thereon.