Abstract: Device and method embodiments discussed herein may be used to enhance a brewing process, extraction process, steeping process or infusing process. Such infusion processes may be used for making coffee, tea, oil, alcohol or any other suitable infused liquid where a user desires to enhance or control such a process.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for using electromagnetic energy as the means of automatic data collection (ADC). The communication system that comprises the invention utilizes frequency modulated (“FM”) sideband electromagnetic energy to enable full duplex communication with another communication device. In one embodiment one of the communication devices is passive and the carrier is used to power the passive device. In another embodiment the communication devices are active and the carrier is suppressed to increase range or decrease power constraints, as the application requires.

Abstract: A data acquisition system is disclosed where a first communication device transmits a transmitted signal to a second communication device. The second communication device encodes the transmitted signal with a code generating a retransmitted signal. The retransmitted signal is then transmitted back to the first communication device. The code can be indicative of an environmental element, such as a traffic sign. The first communication device can determine a distance to the environmental element by monitoring a time for the retransmitted signal to arrive. The first communication device can also encode the transmitted signal with information, such as voice for example.

Abstract: A data acquisition system is disclosed where a first communication device transmits a transmitted signal to a second communication device. The second communication device encodes the transmitted signal with a code generating a retransmitted signal. The retransmitted signal is then transmitted back to the first communication device. The code can be indicative of an environmental element, such as a traffic sign. The first communication device can determine a distance to the environmental element by monitoring a time for the retransmitted signal to arrive. The first communication device can also encode the transmitted signal with information, such as voice for example.

Abstract: Provided herein is a snap-in outlet box holder to allow for the quick, easy installation of an outlet box in a wallboard, paneling or other similarly finished wall covering without the necessity of securing the outlet box to an existing stud. The invention provided is a generally C-shaped, structure with a flexible back and two flexible arms, wherein each arm is grooved to provide a grooved opening which will fit around the wall to hold the outlet box holder securely in place.In addition, there is also provided spacer blocks which will fit over the inside lip of the groove of the outlet box and which provide a method to secure the outlet box holder to various thicknesses of wallboard, paneling and other similarly finished walls. This product will make installation of an outlet box to an existing wall quite simple and quick.