Abstract: A system for shading and cooling an article container is disclosed. The system includes a base with a compartment formed within, a cooling element inserted into the compartment, and a collapsible canopy structure extending upwards from the base. The collapsible canopy structure includes a vertical supporting element hingedly attached at its bottom end with the base, and a cantilevered element hingedly attached with a top end of the vertical supporting element. A planar sheet is mounted on the vertical supporting structure and the cantilevered element. The system is configured to move between a storage configuration and an operational configuration. In the operational configuration, the vertical supporting element and cantilevered element provide shading for the article container. The system further includes a plurality of storage pockets attached to an inward facing surface of the planar sheet and a solar panel attached to an outward facing surface of the planar sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooling a beverage container with a planar base with a compartment formed within and a divider panel enclosing the compartment; a cooling element inserted into the compartment; and a canopy structure extending upwards from the planar base. The apparatus may have storage pockets connected to the canopy. The apparatus may have a solar panel for collecting solar energy attached to the outer surface of the canopy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage. A method and apparatus are disclosed for performing an ultrasound scan on a body part and specifically an instrument which directly attaches to the surface of the body. This apparatus provides high resolution images and increased depth of imaging for high resolution ultrasound of targeted subsurface body tissues. Targeted tissues may include joints, ocular structures, and internal organs. The method and apparatus stabilize and provide accurate determination of the position of the body part relative to the ultrasound probe.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage.