Abstract: A protective garment assembly can include an elongate main portion having a length that extends between first and second ends. The main portion can include an upper fabric layer and a lower fabric layer. At least one energy-absorbing layer can be arranged between the upper and lower fabric layers and can extend at least partially between the first and second ends. At least one high-strength strip can be arranged between the upper and lower fabric layers adjacent to the at least one energy-absorbing layer. A plurality of armor elements can be arranged between the upper and lower fabric layers adjacent to the at least one energy-absorbing layer and the at least one high-strength strip.

Abstract: An energy generating device having a drum and at least one vane that is movable between a deployed state and a stowed state as the drum rotates to capture energy potential from flowing water and converting it to usable electrical and/or mechanical energy. The movable vanes can automatically retract when not in the flow of water and re-deploy when entering the flow of water over the drum. The present system can generate usable electricity or mechanical energy from slow but steadily flowing bodies of water without the need to dam, restrict, or alter the path of the water flow.

Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for an electronic device and associated method for detecting potential objects in the vicinity of the electronic device. In one example embodiment, the electronic device may comprise a transceiver arm including a transceiver for transmitting source signals and receiving response signals potentially indicating at least one object in the vicinity of the user, a main body that is pivotally connected to the transceiver arm to releasably mount to an article of the user during use and include at least one processing unit for generating a feedback control signal indicating when there is at least one detected potential object in the vicinity of the user based on the response signals; and a transducer movably coupled to the main body for providing feedback to the user based on the feedback control signal when there is at least one detected potential object in the vicinity of the user.

Abstract: Provided is a hydro farm having two or more energy generating devices having movable vanes that can automatically retract when not in the flow of water and re-deploy when entering the flow of water to generate usable electrical and/or mechanical energy from the energy potential of flowing water. The hydro farm can supply usable electricity or mechanical energy from slow but steadily flowing bodies of water. The hydro farm can also be used to charge portable energy storage structures, such as trailers, that can be delivered to an area remote from the hydro farm via truck or other transportation modes.

Abstract: An energy generating device having a drum and at least one vane that is movable between a deployed state and a stowed state as the drum rotates to capture energy potential from flowing water and converting it to usable electrical and/or mechanical energy. The movable vanes can automatically retract when not in the flow of water and re-deploy when entering the flow of water over the drum. The present system can generate usable electricity or mechanical energy from slow but steadily flowing bodies of water without the need to dam, restrict, or alter the path of the water flow.

Abstract: A user controller for a tourist vehicle's audio system that is linked to a control box. GPS technology is used to track the global location of the vehicle and thereby of the user controller. The user controller includes a housing having a contoured contact surface with one or more recessed tactile controls and a display screen. Backlit graphic indicia and Braille characters are provided adjacent the tactile controls to let a user know what function each tactile control actuates. Capacitance sensors are located below a contact surface of each tactile control. Adjacent tactile controls are separated by raised regions, the height and width of which are different based on whether the tactile controls on either side of the raised region are directed to related functions or not. Pre-recorded messages, including local advertising related to the global position of the vehicle are played when the user controller is activated.

Abstract: A portable compress device includes a main body, a power source, an electric means for generating a temperature gradient on a plurality of surfaces, a controller means coupled with the electric means and the power source, a thermal sensor device configured to be in proximity to a user's skin at a treatment area, and a plurality of pad attachment and detachment means for attaching and detaching a pad assembly to and from the plurality of surfaces, wherein the pad assembly is for moistened or dry application on the treatment area.

Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for an electronic device and associated method for detecting potential objects in the vicinity of the electronic device. In one example embodiment, the electronic device may comprise a transceiver arm including a transceiver for transmitting source signals and receiving response signals potentially indicating at least one object in the vicinity of the user, a main body that is pivotally connected to the transceiver arm to releasably mount to an article of the user during use and include at least one processing unit for generating a feedback control signal indicating when there is at least one detected potential object in the vicinity of the user based on the response signals; and a transducer movably coupled to the main body for providing feedback to the user based on the feedback control signal when there is at least one detected potential object in the vicinity of the user.