Abstract: In certain embodiments, a mobile electronic apparatus for facilitating live physical communications with a remote person includes a transducer configured to sense a physical gesture performed by a user of the device; a physical display apparatus configured to convert energy into physical movement; a processor operatively connected to the transducer and to the physical display apparatus, the processor configured to generate an output signal corresponding to the physical gesture and to interpret an input signal to determine a physical action associated with an input signal; and a communications interface configured to send output signals to a data network and to receive input signals from said data network. In some embodiments, the physical display system is configured to produce the physical action substantially immediately after the input signal is received.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a mobile electronic apparatus for facilitating live physical communications with a remote person includes a transducer configured to sense a physical gesture performed by a user of the device; a physical display apparatus configured to convert energy into physical movement; a processor operatively connected to the transducer and to the physical display apparatus, the processor configured to generate an output signal corresponding to the physical gesture and to interpret an input signal to determine a physical action associated with an input signal; and a communications interface configured to send output signals to a data network and to receive input signals from said data network. In some embodiments, the physical display system is configured to produce the physical action substantially immediately after the input signal is received.

Abstract: New or improved apparatus, systems, services and business methods relating to alerting persons of information, events, etc., for instance such as incoming email, messages, reminders, etc. For example, when a local computer (1) or other connected device receives an email or other information from source (4) related information is transmitted via (5) to one or more display capable devices (2) thereby, for instance, alerting and/or providing such information to, for instance, a remotely located person. These devices, methods, systems and/or services can optionally be programmed or be instructed to prioritize the level, frequency and/or type of sound, light, color and/or tactile stimulation, for instance, according to the level of email importance, etc. One or a plural of methods, services and/or devices may optionally be used concurrently to maximize the success of timely notification, etc.

Abstract: A ball hitting practice machine has a movable member and a ball carrying arm secured at one end to the movable member and carrying a ball at its opposite end. The ball carrying arm is at least partially flexible and the ball is permanently tethered to the machine. A drive motor moves the movable member so as to swing the ball on an appropriate path for hitting by a player.

Abstract: An insulated prime mover or engine in which a radiant heat retardant material surrounds the engine or engine components throughout normal service life and prevents cooling through radiation. The heat otherwise radiated is absorbed by the coolant for extraction to do useful work. Using insulation makes it possible to maintain the engine near operating temperatures for extended periods of time after engine shut down.

Abstract: A cogeneration system utilizing a liquid cooled prime mover for on-site generation of electrical and thermal energy. A radiant heat retardant material surrounds the prime mover to prevent its cooling through radiation whereby the heat otherwise radiated is absorbed by the coolant for extraction by a heat exchanger.

Abstract: A co-generation plant module system having a fluid tight housing with an internal chamber formed by a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls. A prime mover, such as an internal combustion engine, has its drive shaft connected to an electricity generator and both of these components are mounted on a sub-frame that would allow them to be raised up out of the internal chamber for servicing. An exhaust gas heat exchanger is mounted in the chamber and this is connected to the internal combustion engine. Air and fuel are supplied from outside the housing to the internal combustion engine. The exhaust gas leaving the exhaust gas exchanger is vented to the outside of the housing. The electricity generated by the generator is also connected to the outside of the housing. A layer of insulation of a predetermined R value insulates the walls of the housing.

Abstract: A double-acting wrench has a main handle and a holding handle, the end of the main handle being connected to a set of reversing gears, and through a ratchet and double pawls to the cage in which the set of reversing gears are mounted. The reversing gears, or the cage in which they are mounted, are selectively connected to a tool driver. Ratchets and double pawls are engageable so that rotation of the main handle in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction with respect to the holding handle will produce continuous clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the tool driver.