Parting Shots

Instant towels

With Cyber CompressedTowels, users can carry eight reusable, biodegradable towelettes in a pocket-sized tube. The towelettes are compressed to the size of a large pill; to unroll them, users simply add a few drops of water or alcohol. The towelettes are safe for all skin types and can be used indoors or outdoors. The 3½- by 1-inch-diameter tube can be customized to include an organization’s name and logo.
Cyber Specialties, Bayshore, N.Y.
CIRCLE 410 ON CARD OR VISIT WWW.GOVINFO.BZ/22529-410

Recreation surfaces

Sof’Solutions’ line of recreation surfaces includes Sof’Fall engineered wood fiber for playgrounds, Sof’Splash surfacing for wet play areas, Sof’Path wheelchair-accessible surfacing, Sof’Bounce recycled rubber surfacing and Sof’Shield Outdoor and Indoor surfacing. Every product is IPEMA-certified and backed by the company’s Play Protection Plan, which includes a performance warranty, a product warranty and $10 million in liability insurance.
Sof’Solutions, Draper, Utah
CIRCLE 411 ON CARD OR VISIT WWW.GOVINFO.BZ/22529-411

All-weather paper

Rite in the Rain paper is designed for writing field notes in all weather conditions. Products include notebooks, field books, copier paper, grid sheets, loose leaf and all-weather pens, and can be custom-printed.
J.L. Darling, Tacoma, Wash.
CIRCLE 412 ON CARD OR VISIT WWW.GOVINFO.BZ/22529-412

Rock picker/screener

The Model 4500 rock picker/screener will prepare a perfect seedbed by screening the existing soil, according to the manufacturer. The unit can screen topsoil up to 4 inches deep and remove all of the rock, roots, existing vegetation and sod. The 4500 has a 5-foot screening width and a 1-yard hopper. The low-maintenance machine boasts solid steel loading paddles, no hoist or rollover chains and only three bearings.
Cherrington Enterprises, Jamestown, N.D.
CIRCLE 413 ON CARD OR VISIT WWW.GOVINFO.BZ/22529-413

Console system

With no sharp edges or corners, RAM Mounting Systems’ modular molded equipment console system ensures occupant safety and boasts a modern appearance. The Twist-Lock feature allows for quick and easy access to radios or switches, simplifying installation, upgrades and repairs.
National Products, Seattle, Wash.
CIRCLE 416 ON CARD OR VISIT WWW.GOVINFO.BZ/22529-416

Weather information system

New online features for the MxVision Weather Sentry Online system include: a lightning alert system that sends out three alerts — an early warning, an “act-now” notice and the “all-clear” signal”; real-time, animated lightning imagery and warning systems; increased performance of layered weather views; expanded industry highlights (from four regions to seven) yielding more localized and focused weather information; and three new blogs offering commentary on current and long-term weather patterns. Features already found on MxVision WeatherSentry Online include: instant access to experienced meteorologists in a consulting forum; storm-tracking tools that indicate where severe weather is headed over the next 60 minutes; and customized views that offer National Weather Service warnings, watches and advisories.
DTN/Meteorlogix, Minneapolis, Minn.
CIRCLE 414 ON CARD OR VISIT WWW.GOVINFO.BZ/22529-414

Fountains and aeration equipment

AquaMaster fountains, aeration equipment and natural microbial products are designed for any aquatic environment. Products are available in 60 and 50 hertz, and range from 1/3 to 25 horsepower. Floating fountain aerators are designed to absorb oxygen above the water’s surface through an electric-motor-driven, chemical-free process. The oxygen-enriched droplets strike the surface of water, creating a wave action and transferring over 2 pounds of oxygen per horsepower per hour while creating stunning surface displays. Smaller environments can benefit from the Fixed Fountain Series; the fixed-based fountain units are custom-built and fitted with a variety of nozzles to meet the demands of any landscape.
AquaMaster, Kiel, Wis.
CIRCLE 415 ON CARD OR VISIT WWW.GOVINFO.BZ/22529-415

Reconnaissance robot

The Recon Scout IR reconnaissance robot is the world’s first throwable, mobile robot with the capability of seeing in complete darkness, according to the manufacturer. The miniature robot is designed to save lives by allowing the police and military to assess hostile environments before sending in their personnel. Users simply throw the robot through a window or doorway or over a wall, and then use the handheld operator control unit to move the robot through the dark environment. The infrared optical systems on the robot automatically turn on when the ambient light is low and immediately begin transmitting clear real-time video to the operator control unit video screen or a nearby command post.
ReconRobotics, Edina, Minn.
CIRCLE 417 ON CARD OR VISIT WWW.GOVINFO.BZ/22528-417