Abstract: A scale for weighing objects in general and specifically bicycles is described. One embodiment of the scale comprises a body, a hook for suspending the item to be weighed, and an appendage extending from the body. The appendage is adapted to be firmly secured in a tube clamp of a typical bicycle repair stand to hold the scale while a bicycle or other objects are being weighed.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention modules for both the display and transport of books are described. Each module of the one embodiment comprises an interlocking feature for coupling two modules together with an open side of the modules facing horizontally outwardly. The interlocking feature further permits a user to partially rest a upper module on the front portion of the topside of an underlying module to align and steady the potentially heavy upper module before coupling the modules. The one embodiment modules are also configured for being stacked together with the open side of the modules facing upwardly for transport.

Abstract: A hat including an encased fan unit and an array of solar cells is described. In a preferred embodiment the fan unit is a low profile fan unit having a total thickness of less than 15 mm. The fan is typically located on the back of the hat's body providing airflow over the head and through the hair of a wearer thereby facilitating evaporative cooling processes. The array of solar cells is arranged the surface of a brim of the hat and comprises flexible thin film type solar cells. Preferably, the solar cells are electrically connected in a series parallel relationship.

Abstract: A method for designating the attributes of a character in a game: providing a plurality of replaceable stackable pieces in which each stackable pieces in which each piece represents a attribute of the character/creature in play. A dynamic game piece representing a character/creature for use in a role play or simulation game comprising: a plurality of interchangeable stackable game pieces wherein; basic colored plates can be used to represent statistical information such as health status, magical effects, equipment in play, timing, spatial effects, etc. in conjunction with miniatures. Also, wherein; specialized pates can be painted to represent creatures/characters to be used as an alternative to miniatures or other tokens and are marked to indicate direction. Also, wherein, packaging of the game pieces can be accomplished in a way as to create a collectable aspect to the pieces.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a wearable remote control for controlling one or more devices comprises a mounting base coupled with a garment. A retainer base is coupled with the mounting base on an outside of the garment. A multi-directional joint is coupled with the retainer base. A main support extends from the multi-directional joint on an opposite side of the multi-directional joint from the retainer base. An input device is coupled with an end of the main support opposite the multi-directional joint. A main support retainer extends from the retainer base and is adapted to engage and retain the main support in a non-use position in response to a user moving the garment.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an oven having a flexible and retractable door is described. The oven door is adapted to move from a closed position wherein it effectively closes an open side of the oven box and an open position wherein the door is retracted into the body of the oven, typically below the oven box. In variations, an electric motor is provided to selectively move the oven door between the open and closed positions. In other variations, the oven includes an oven rack that is moveable between extended and retracted positions by way of a second electric motor.

Abstract: A wheel bag for enclosing a bicycle wheel and attaching to a bicycle for transport along with a method for using the bag are described. In one embodiment, the bag is configured to be secured to a bicycle at three points while the bicycle is in a rooftop carrier for transport on an automobile.

Abstract: A wheel holding device for attaching to one or both a handlebar or a stem of a bicycle is described. In one embodiment, the device holds and secures the front wheel of a bicycle that has been removed from the bicycle's front fork for use when transporting the bicycle on a rooftop carrier of an automobile.

Abstract: A wheel holding device for attaching to one or both a handlebar or a stem of a bicycle is described. In one embodiment, the device holds and secures the front wheel of a bicycle that has been removed from the bicycle's front fork for use when transporting the bicycle on a rooftop carrier of an automobile.

Abstract: X-ray generator devices and methods for operating the same that utilizes anodes comprising thin cylinders to generate characteristic X-ray spectra, which emerges from the cylinders axially, as an intense beam.

Abstract: A system typically comprising a garage module that is coupled with a garage door opener and a remote module is disclosed. The remote module and the garage module are coupled for communication therebetween through an AC power grid of an associated building. The remote module includes an indicator that informs the user whether or not an associated garage door has been left open and permits the user to close the garage door using the remote module. Optionally, the system includes accessory modules typically for turning on one or more lamps when the garage door is opened so that a user can enter a lit home and need not fumble to find a light switch. Additionally, the garage module includes laser pointer that activate when a user opens a garage door and provide a convenient visual indicator to assist the user in parking his/her vehicle in a desired location.

Abstract: A pillow that can be folded or rolled into a plurality of configurations is described. Preferred embodiments of the pillow typically comprise an elongated viscoelastic foam pad that can be evenly folding into half, thirds or quarters to create a formed pillow of varying thicknesses. Additional configurations are possible by rolling the pad or unevenly folding the pad. A pillow covering can also be provided that is longer than the foam pad such that the excess portion of the covering can be tucked under the formed foam pad to hold the pillow in its formed configuration. Because of its customizability, the pillow is adaptable for use by all types of sleepers including back sleepers, side sleepers, stomach sleepers and sleepers who switch sleeping positions during the night.