Abstract: A fluid system includes first microencapsulations encapsulating an active ingredient and a fluid holding the microencapsulations in suspension. A second active ingredient is in the fluid. The microencapsulations remain intact, rupture when exposed to friction, or dissolve upon passage of a period of time or based on another trigger event. A third active ingredient may be provided. A system is provided that includes a material embedded or coated with the provided fluid. The active ingredient may be a THC-free CBD isolate. An exemplary method provides exposure to a first active ingredient and a second active ingredient. Exposure to the first active ingredient and/or the second active ingredient may alleviate symptoms of arthritis, or repel insects.

Abstract: A lockable cargo retaining apparatus is a user-configurable modification to existing cargo vehicles, specifically pickup trucks with folding tailgates. The lockable cargo retaining apparatus utilizes a carrier rail and carriage to create an adjustable backstop for any cargo in the bed of any truck, preventing the load from slipping or shifting during transport. A locking mechanism is engaged between the carrier rail and the carriage to fix the carriage in position, with the carriage further supporting at least one load-securing element to directly secure any cargo within the bed of the truck. At least one load-securing mechanism is also interchangeable with multiple proposed embodiments to enable the effective retention of various types of cargo.

Abstract: Alarm indications of objects (431, 631) in spaces (113) subject to vehicle movements are provided using a scanner unit configured to provide indications of directions and distances of objects within a scan area. A computer compares the signal output from a scanner unit (121) and resolves the signal output to a pattern of the indications of directions and distances, and further resolve multiple instances of the indications over time to resolve the pattern of indications and distances to movement corresponding to the movement of the objects (431, 631). The indications are compared to render an indication of objects (431) partially blocked by other ones (631) of the objects from line-of-sight of the scanner unit (121). Predetermined relative movements of the objects (431, 631) as resolved by the computer render predetermined indicator or alarm signals (341, 342, 345).

Abstract: Alarm indications of objects (431, 631) in spaces (113) subject to vehicle movements are provided using a scanner unit configured to provide indications of directions and distances of objects within a scan area. A computer compares the signal output from a scanner unit (121) and resolves the signal output to a pattern of the indications of directions and distances, and further resolve multiple instances of the indications over time to resolve the pattern of indications and distances to movement corresponding to the movement of the objects (431, 631). The indications are compared to render an indication of objects (431) partially blocked by other ones (631) of the objects from line-of-sight of the scanner unit (121). Predetermined relative movements of the objects (431, 631) as resolved by the computer render predetermined indicator or alarm signals (341, 342, 345).

Abstract: A bait station comprising a housing that comprises a flexible portion; a composition contained on or in the housing and comprising at least one sugar and at least one toxin; an insert or attachment coupled to the housing; at least one olfactory attractant contained in the insert or the attachment; and optionally a container holding a liquid or gel or wick system that enhances the performance of the bait station.

Abstract: A bait station comprising a housing that comprises a flexible portion; a composition contained on or in the housing and comprising at least one sugar and at least one toxin; an insert coupled to the housing; and at least one olfactory attractant contained in the insert.