Abstract:
Systems and methods that facilitate the creation and harvesting of algae using tufted products. One exemplary tufted product comprises a substrate and tufts tufted through the substrate. The use of a tufted product provides various advantages with respect to the creation and harvesting of algae. Among other things, such products can be configured to improve the amount of algal-growing surface area provided and other growing environment characteristics and to facilitate the harvesting of the algae from the tufted product by facilitating the release of all or most of the algae from attachment to the tufted product.
Abstract:
A sprocket assembly (101) comprises a sprocket carrier (102), a sprocket (103), and a plurality of fixing devices (104) for use in securing the sprocket ( 103) to the sprocket carrier (102). Each fixing device (104) comprises a bolt (601) and a nut (602), the nut (602) engageable with a threaded shank portion (604) of the bolt (601), and the bolt (601) insertable through a fixing aperture (401) of the sprocket carrier (102) into a fitted condition in which the bolt (601) is retained within the sprocket carrier (102) by an interference fit between a knurled shank portion (605) of the bolt (601) and the sprocket carrier (102). A sprocket (103), a sprocket carrier (102), and a sprocket protector (106) for use within the sprocket assembly ( 101).
Abstract:
The invention discloses unique brackets, which form a bracket assembly that may be placed at any location of various components to form an assembly piece, such as furniture. An assembled furniture piece made of furniture panels interconnected with attached engaging and receiving brackets is provided. The engaging and receiving brackets are positioned on components to facilitate the connection of the components. A method to assemble furniture having preformed arm, base, seat and back components is provided. This method of assembly saves on shipment costs, and facilitates the repair of damaged furniture. In addition, a mechanism for reducing the volume of the furniture components for shipment and storage is disclosed.
Abstract:
Method and arrangement for reinforcing an utility pole (3) including a plurality of anchorages (28, 29), each of which are locatable at a different vertical position on the utility pole (3) and having a tension member (30) configured to be coupled between at least a pair of said anchorages (28, 29) for increasing the load capacity of the receiving utility pole (3) when thereby fortified. Exemplarily, the utility pole (3) is configured to receive above-ground appurtenances. In a complimentary embodiment, the arrangement further includes a compression member (36), which may take the same form as the tension member (30), but with oppositely acting forces imposed therein.
Abstract:
Method of cutting and installing carpet tiles on a floor of a mass transit vehicle, particularly including aircraft. The tile lengths in an installation are the same and the tile widths are customized to a particular section of the aircraft or other vehicle in which they are installed.
Abstract:
Low weight and non-square carpet tile suitable for use in mass transit vehicles, particularly passenger aircraft. The carpet tile preferably weighs less than about 82 ounces per square yard. The carpet tile of this invention may have a carpet pile and at least one backing layer. The backing layer may use low weight filler material. Secondary backing plastic material may be compressed into the tile structure with pressure rollers or other pressure applying process on an improved tile production line. The carpet tiles satisfy transportation industry standards for flame, smoke and toxicity. Tiles may be sized during manufacture and installed in configurations that minimize the number of tile sizes needed and minimize the need for cutting tiles during installation. The patterns used for such tiles may be orthogonally ambiguous or otherwise suitable for "random" installation. In other embodiments, a passenger aircraft cabin includes a floor having rectangular carpet tiles installed thereon, and the carpeting can be installed in the aircraft without removing seats from the aircraft.
Abstract:
Low weight and non-square carpet tile suitable for use in mass transit vehicles, particularly passenger aircraft. The carpet tile preferably weighs less than about 82 ounces per square yard. The carpet tile of this invention may have a carpet pile and at least one backing layer. The backing layer may use low weight filler material. Secondary backing plastic material may be compressed into the tile structure with pressure rollers or other pressure applying process on an improved tile production line. The carpet tiles satisfy transportation industry standards for flame, smoke and toxicity. Tiles may be sized during manufacture and installed in configurations that minimize the number of tile sizes needed and minimize the need for cutting tiles during installation. The patterns used for such tiles may be orthogonally ambiguous or otherwise suitable for "random" installation. In other embodiments, a passenger aircraft cabin includes a floor having rectangular carpet tiles installed thereon, and the carpeting can be installed in the aircraft without removing seats from the aircraft.
Abstract:
The invention discloses unique brackets, which form a bracket assembly that may be placed at any location of various components to form an assembly piece, such as furniture. An assembled furniture piece made of furniture panels interconnected with attached engaging and receiving brackets is provided. The engaging and receiving brackets are positioned on components to facilitate the connection of the components. A method to assemble furniture having preformed arm, base, seat and back components is provided. This method of assembly saves on shipment costs, and facilitates the repair of damaged furniture. In addition, a mechanism for reducing the volume of the furniture components for shipment and storage is disclosed.