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The present invention relates generally to a radiofrequency reactor for use in thermally recovering oil and related materials. The radiofrequency reactor includes a radiofrequency antenna configured to be positioned within a well, where the well is provided within an area in which crude oil exists in the ground. The radiofrequency antenna includes a cylindrically-shaped radiating element for radiating radiofrequency energy into the area in which crude oil exists. The cylindrically-shaped radiating element is configured to allow passage of fluids there through. The radiofrequency reactor also includes a radiofrequency generator electrically coupled to the radiofrequency antenna. The radiofrequency reactor is operable to control the radiofrequency energy generated.

A liftable support structure for a turf system, the support structure comprising a skeletal framework having an open based structure with upstanding sides and at least two parallel spaced cross beams, the framework defining open subsections, each subsection having a base defining a ledge structure, each subsection supporting a latticework panel that sits on the ledge structure, the framework having a plurality of spaced lifting points and the cross beams defining access to forklift tines. A pallet for natural or artificial turf comprising a structure moulded in foamed plastics to have a closed planar top surface supported by a lattice work of mutually perpendicular walls defining a flexible open base, the structure defining a pair of elongate spaced parallel channels extending across each side to facilitate forklift tine entry.

The present invention relates generally to the use of radiofrequency energy to heat heavy crude oil or both heavy crude oil and subsurface water in situ, thereby enhancing the recovery and handling of such oil. The present invention further relates to methods for applying radiofrequency energy to heavy oils in the reservoir to promote in situ upgrading to facilitate recovery. This invention also relates to systems to apply radiofrequency energy to heavy oils in situ.

A power assisted bicycle (10) which modifies an existing manually powered bicycle (12) by replacing the left pedal crank arm with a motor-driven sprocket and left pedal assembly (32). An electric motor (34) is attached to the bicycle's frame (20) and has attached a motor drive sprocket (35) and a one-way clutch (36). A motor roller chain ring (38) is connected in concert to the motor drive sprocket (35) and motor driven sprocket (32), such that the electric motor (34), provides a power assist to the manually powered bicycle, with the one-way clutch (36) permitting unassisted pedaling without resistance of the motor when de-energized. An electrical power source (40) interfaces with an electrical control system (42) for supplying electrical energy to operate and control the electric motor.

As one non-limiting example, a foldable mast assembly for a sailing vessel is provided. The foldable mast assembly includes a lower mast section; an intermediate mast section having a lower end foldably coupled to an upper end of the lower mast section; an upper mast section having a lower end foldably coupled to an upper end of the intermediate mast section; and a boom coupled to the lower mast section. A locking device internal the mast assembly is also provided to inhibit folding of the mast assembly.

An all in one capture station for creating photo identification documents combines the functions of a camera assembly and computer workstation into a single device. This device can be operated in a shared mode where it is controlled via one or more other workstations, or a stand alone mode, where it performs all of the functions needed to prepare an identification document. The all in one capture station includes a camera stand, a camera mounted within the camera stand, and a computer integrated into the camera stand. The computer includes a processor, network interface device, and memory. The memory stores a camera control program and a network interface program for transferring camera control commands and image data between the capture station and a remote workstation so that the capture station can operate under the control of the remote workstation to capture data for incorporation into an identification document.

A process and an apparatus related to the reduction of the level of a component in a feed gas such as air involving passing the gas to at least three parallel thermal swing adsorption zones charged with an adsorbent and operating according to an adsorption cycle, wherein the cycle of each zone is phased with respect to that of the other zones so that at any point during the cycle, the number of zones in the adsorption step is greater than the number of zones not in the adsorption step.

In one embodiment, the present invention is a wheeled upright modular luggage system having at least a base adapted to simultaneously transport, consolidate or otherwise protect thicker or wider items, including notebooks, binders, wide files and the like. Additional modules may be mechanically coupled securely to the base by one or more stabilization systems, each module selectively adapted to receive and store such items as a portable computer, a laptop computer, a computer printer, office supplies, and/or corresponding notebooks/binders, sales catalogs, product samples, tools or clothing, all of which are typically required for a mobile professional. The base preferably includes an extendable and retractable pull handle mounted at an upper rear side portion of the base for transporting the luggage system on a transportation system along a supporting surface. The base is formed so as to allow the luggage system to stand unattended on the wheels and pushed, pulled or directed by the handle on at least some of the wheels.

An easy-to-be-assembled double face bezel structure includes at least one first frame elements having a top joint portion and a lateral joint portion with built-on rivet units; at least one second frame element having a top joint portion and a lateral joint portion with rivet holes penetrating therethrough. The method for assembling the easy-to-be-assembled double-face bezel structure involves placing the built-on rivet units into the corresponding rivet holes whereby the top joint portions and the lateral joint portions of the first frame element and the second frame element are aligned, and punching each rivet unit so that it tightly joins with the corresponding rivet hole. No further welding or adhesion is necessary for joining the first frame element and the second frame element. The double-face bezel structure not only provides double-face protection, but also provides a stronger structural connection of the first frame element and the second frame element.

The invention is a new process for the production of a hollow structural column or rod in polymers, obtained by assembling modules having shorter length, comprising two or more elongated modules, each one provided with male-female truncated cone-shaped terminal parts (56, 56), wherein the inner surface of the “female” terminal part (56) has a taper angle that is identical to the taper angle of the outer surface of the “male” terminal part (53), and comprising the following steps: aligning said hollow modules; preparing said male and female terminal parts with adhesive for glueing and insertion in the terminal part of the adjacent, aligned module; applying, preferably at the ends, an axial compression device, so that on compression of the ends of the rod made up of said modules each external male tapering surface adheres to and exerts a suitable pressure on the internal female tapering surface of the adjacent module during the structural joining and glueing of the terminal parts and the polymerisation of the adhesive.

A one-piece-form 3-dimentional bezel and its manufacturing method are disclosed here. The present invention utilizes a 3-dimentional frame element with one-piece-form rivet portions on a top side and on a lateral side and a 3-dimentional frame element with one-piece-form riveting holes on a top side and a lateral side to rivet 3-dimentional frame elements with each other and to complete the assemble by punching. The present invention is not necessary to utilize extra assembling processes, such as soldering, melting, adhesive or gluing process, to joint frame elements and is only to utilize the normal punching equipments to form the present one-piece-form 3-dimentional bezel.

The present invention discloses a tenon joint type space lattice structure consisted of a predetermined quantity of lattice units and combining pillar. The lattice unit includes a convex tenon and a concave tenon groove disposed at an end of the lattice and connected with each other through two or more pre-molded components to form a tenon-and-groove structure, such that the protruded tenon between the components can be embedded into a tenon joint assembly in an adjacent tenon groove for connecting the components in series to form a continuously extended lattice unit. The continuous structure of lattice units forms a plane layer of a space lattice structure. The combining pillar is passed perpendicularly through the hollow portion of the component for connecting the plane layers of the lattice units along the direction of the height of the structure to form a three-dimensional space lattice structure. A heavy filling material is filled into the hollow portion of the structure to form a gravity structure, and a combining pillar is piled into a stratum or foundation to form a cantilever structure, so that the pace lattice structure becomes a multifunctional structure for earth retaining, water drainage, and earth fill vegetation.