West Virginia University

The United States of America, As Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services

Kenneth Means

James Earl Smith

Zenovy S Wowczuk

Kevin G Koch

John R Powers

Craig W Hartzell

Eugene Anthony McKenzie, Jr

John Ruth

John R Etherton

Brad Newbraugh

The present disclosure concerns a jam detection and safety system for machines prone to jamming, such as a baler. In particular embodiments, the system is implemented in a horizontal baler having a shear bar and a hydraulic ram that advances material being baled past the shear bar into a compression chamber. The system includes a strain gage mounted on the shear bar and a controller that is electrically connected to the strain gage. The controller receives strain signals from the stage gage and compares the strain of the shear bar to a predetermined strain threshold corresponding to a jamming condition. If the strain exceeds the predetermined threshold, the controller automatically deactivates the ram, such as by disconnecting line power from the baler and/or by turning off the control power of the baler.

Jam detection and safety device for jamming machinery

A thermal protection system for an ISO container includes roof panels attached to factory installed corner fittings on the container roof. The roof panels may be level or inclined and may include cavities for insulation. The standoff distance between the roof panels and the container roof is adjustable in certain embodiments. The roof panels may be layered to enhance thermal protection. Reflective coatings applied to the panels further enhance thermal protection from solar radiation.

Thermal protection apparatus and method for ISO containers

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Morgantown, WV, United States of America

Kenneth Means