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A mechanical bladder pump is provided for collecting fluid samples from a well. The pump includes an outer tubular member having a longitudinal bore, and an inner tubular member arranged within the bore of the outer tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members are connected at their lower ends to a compressible bladder, and are arranged for oscillating movement relative to each other to expand and compress the bladder. The lower end of the bladder is open to an inlet passage, and the upper end of the bladder is open to an outlet passage. First and second check valves are provided to control the flow of fluid through the bladder during operation of the pump. A return spring is used to store energy during a tension stroke of the inner tubular member and to release energy during a compression stroke thereof. The pump provides highly representative samples of groundwater.

Apparatus and methods are disclosed utilizing selected infrared spectrum spatial observations to determine selected profiles of interest. A correlative system is constructed and installed at a processor. Thermal profiles and structure in the wavebands of interest are extracted from observed infrared spectrum multiband observations received for processing at the processor by the correlative system. The output provides the selected profiles of interest in the wavebands of interest. The apparatus includes an infrared receiver system and means for controlling and measuring angular displacement of received emissions relative to a horizon. The processor converts received emission into equivalent blackbody temperatures across the observations and correlates structure and vertical distribution of the temperatures.

Various apparatus and methods associated with a compact electronics test system having user programmable device interfaces and on-board functions adapted for use in various environments are provided. Exemplary embodiments can include a variety of apparatuses and methods to realize an advanced field programmable gate array adapted to perform functional tests on digital electronics within an exemplary 48-pin DIP footprint. One aspect of the invention can include a testing device comprised of components to produce a product that is inexpensive and consumable. A small size of an exemplary embodiment of the invention further allows for desirable shielding to be placed around a highly portable and highly programmable and adaptable testing device in order to protect it from external dangers found in harsh environments (e.g., high levels of radiation when operating in space, etc).

The present invention provides an ophthalmic composition which stabilizes the tear film during wearing contact lens, prevents eye dryness, imparts a favorable sensation in using, is highly convenient with no risk of misuse and shows a high efficiency in the course from manufacturing to sales. More specifically, the present invention provides a wetting solution—eye drops for contact lenses or an ophthalmic composition/solution for contact lenses, which comprises (A) one or more member(s) selected from the group consisting of a cellulose-based polymer, a vinyl-based polymer, polyethylene glycol and dextran; and (B) a terpenoid.

The invention provides a crane boom segment for assembly of a crane boom, a method for assembling a crane boom. Crane boom segment (20) for assembly of a crane boom by interconnection of multiple crane boom segments from a transport configuration to an operational configuration. The crane boom segment (20) comprises a first and second planar latticed truss (21, 22), each with two chords (21 a, 21 b, 22a, 22b) between which permanent lacing elements (21c, 22) extend, wherein both chords of each planar latticed truss (21, 22) comprise segment connection parts (26) at their head ends allowing crane boom segments to be connected to each other in series, and wherein in the operational configuration the first and second planar latticed trusses are provided at opposite sides of the longitudinal axis of the crane boom segment (40). A crane boom segment (40) further comprises a first and second lattice web (23, 24), each lattice web (23, 24) connectable to one of the chords of the first planar latticed truss (21, 22) and one of the chords of the second planar latticed truss. The invention also relates to a modular crane (90), comprising a travelling base frame (95) which allows for travel of said crane over a surface, and a crane boom assembled from crane boom segments, one end of the crane boom being hingedly connected about a substantially horizontal pivot axis, to said travelling base frame.

A method of reducing herbaceous fuels may include identifying a region to reduce herbaceous fuels, dividing the region into susceptible areas, placing the susceptible areas in an order, and introducing an ingestible into a first susceptible area in the order. The method may also include selecting an ungulate group and the ingestible may be highly palatable, portable, and self-limiting. Placing the susceptible areas in an order may include analyzing the susceptible areas for a level of susceptibility, prioritizing the susceptible areas based on each area's conditions and surroundings, and/or considering practical aspects of treating all of the susceptible areas of the region. The ingestible may be moved throughout the region to reduce herbaceous fuels.

The invention relates to a hardware module for 3D photographing. The hardware module comprises a first image acquisition unit, a second image acquisition unit, a processor, a first memory and a second memory. The first image acquisition unit and the second image acquisition unit are the same and are each connected with the processor. The first image acquisition unit and the second image acquisition unit are used for collecting image information and transmitting the image information to the processor. The first memory is connected with the processor. The first memory is used for storing the image information. The second memory is connected with the processor. The second memory is used for prestoring stereo calibration parameters. The processor is used for storing the received image information in the first memory, reading stereo calibration parameters of the second memory, processing the image information according to the stereo calibration parameters, and transmitting the processed image information to a platform end. The invention also provides a method for 3D photographing by using the hardware module.