Abstract: A number of electrical energy generating assemblies, such as assemblies 10, 240, and 400 which are disposed within a pipeline 12 or in close proximity to the inlet 11 and/or outlet portion 125 of the pipeline 12 and which are adapted to selectively generate electrical energy by use of the material 18 which normally flows through the pipeline 12 according to a certain process.

Abstract: A toolbox assembly 10 which is adapted to allow material to be easily and securely stored and retrieved and which is aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound.

Abstract: A toolbox assembly 10 which is adapted to allow material to be easily and securely stored and retrieved and which is aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound.

Abstract: A methodology 10 for playing a card game which combines the games of blackjack and poker, which includes a first poker round, and a second blackjack round, and in which a player selectively places a series of wagers selectively forms a five-card poker hand, and selectively forms a blackjack hand in blackjack round.

Abstract: A tool 100 which is adapted to efficiently and safely remove a bearing, such as side bearing 40, from an assembly, such as a differential assembly 10. The tool 100 includes a plug 102 which is forcibly inserted through the bearing 40 by a member 140 and the bearing 40 is substantially encapsulated by members 200, 222 and 300, which cooperate with the member 140 and the plug 102 to allow the bearing 40 to removed from the assembly 10.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus 10 for cutting an object 64, such as a grinding wheel. Particularly, the object 64 is placed in a horizontal manner and concomitantly rotated with the cutter 14 during the entire cutting operation. The rotation occurs are a relatively high speed and such concomitant rotation and such horizontal placement allows the cutting to occur in a desired manner.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described which provide secure interactive communication of text and image information between a central server computer and one or more client computers located at remote sites for the purpose of storing and retrieving files describing and identifying unique products, services, or individuals. Textual information and image data from one or more of the remote sites are stored separately at the location of the central server computer, with the image data being in compressed form, and with the textual information being included in a relational database with identifiers associated with any related image data. Means are provided at the central computer for management of all textural information and image data received to ensure that all information may be independently retrieved. Requests are entered from remote terminals specifying particular subject matter, and the system is capable of responding to multiple simultaneous requests.

Abstract: A portable transportation assembly 10 having a pair of wheels 40, 42 which may be selectively raised and lowered and which is adapted to transport a bathroom assembly 200 in an easy and efficient manner. The assembly 10 includes a selectively movable assembly 202 which allows an item 200 to be easily placed within and removed from the assembly 10, and a selectively movable back bumper assembly 202.

Abstract: A cargo bed organizer (10) which obviates the need for a track to be “mounted” and/or installed and/or otherwise formed in the cargo bed (350) of a selectively movable assembly (500), and which is selectively and removably received into the cargo bed (350) of a selectively movable assembly (500), and which has at least one stopping member portion (48).

Abstract: A kit 10 which includes various implements, such as a container 12, a pair of sunglasses, 40 suntan lotion 45 and a flag 44, colors container 110, 112, 114, and 116 which allows an aesthetically pleasing sand sculpture 200 to be safely and efficiently created. Particularly, some of the implements, such as the lotion 45, are utilized to protect the user of the kit, the container 12 may worn the user of the occurrence of an undesirably high temperature or ultraviolet radiation condition, and the container 110-116 may be used to selectively create a colorful design upon the created sculpture 200.

Abstract: A mailbox kit 10 which may be utilized to selectively create several different types of mailbox assemblies, such as an assembly which may be selectively locked and which may be selectively accessed from several different directions. In one non-limiting embodiment, the created mail box configuration may be closely, and operatively stacked in an overall aesthetically pleasing manner and provide remote notification functionality upon receipt of a letter and/or other item.

Abstract: A lighting assembly 10 which is adapted to be operatively placed within a portion or rim of a wheel, such as rims 802, 804, and which selectively generates light signals 800 or which is adapted to be integrally and operatively placed within a rim of a wheel, such as rims 802, 804.

Abstract: A tooling assembly 10 having a first set of blades which are formed from a first material and a second set of blades which are formed from a second material. More particularly, each carbide blade of each member 62, 64, 66, and 68 is operatively disposed between two steel blades.

Abstract: A protective liner 10 which is adapted to be selectively and removably placed within a garment 100 and which is effective to absorb waste materials emanating from a wearer of the underwear 100, having a pair of substantially identical elastic ribs 120 and a pair of substantially identical “grip tabs” 20, 22, and which obviates the need for a diaper or diaper-like product.

Abstract: Several embodiments of computer security systems are described and which are adapted to grant an authorized individual access to a secured domain, such as a computer or data stream. In one embodiment, the security system comprises: an analyzing means for receiving first and second passwords, each of said passwords being transmitted over a first communication channel, analyzing said first password, transmitting a first signal output only if said first password is authorized, and granting access to said secured domain only if said second password is substantially identical to a code; and a random code generating means for generating said code, transmitting said code over a second communication channel upon receipt of first signal output, and transmitting said code to said analyzing means; and a notification means for receiving said code and for notifying said authorized individual of the identity of said code.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus 10 for selectively venting air 98 from the internal cavity 94 of a mold 90. Particularly, the apparatus 90 includes a body 12 having a selectively movable member 30 whose position within the body 12 determines whether the air 98 is vented from the mold 98. After the air 98 is vented,. The member 30 returns to a normal position in which communication between the internal cavity 94 of the mold 90 and the ambient environment 100 is foreclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bridgeless rectified power factor corrector circuit and control method thereof. The bridgeless rectified power factor corrector circuit includes a power factor corrector inductor, two diode rectifiers, a control unit, two power MOS switches and an energy-storage capacitor to define a complete booster circuit. Unlike the traditional control method of a bridgeless rectified power factor corrector circuit, the control method of the invention has lower conduction loss and higher conversion efficiency.

Abstract: A method 10 to selectively produce an article of manufacture 20 having desirable properties and which may replace many “ceramic based” articles. Particularly, the article of manufacture 20 is made by selectively combining an epoxy structural foam material 110 with a catalyst 111 and a drying agent 200. The mixed material is then selectively dispensed within a mold 16 and allowed to harden in order to form the article of manufacture 20. Alternate formulations may be utilized. Other various non-limiting embodiment of the invention are also disclosed.