Abstract: An edge-lit light box provides an attractive display by directing light through an image area on a light box. The light box includes a light box frame having at least one light source connected to the interior thereof. An opaque backing is attached to a first side the frame. A display member is attached to a second side of the frame opposite the backing, the display screen preferably being a transparent or translucent substrate having an opaque area and an image area, whereby light emitted by the light source emits into a void between the backing and the display member and light exits the light box through the image area such that a viewer sees an illuminated image defined by the image area.

Abstract: An Internet based home communications system for allowing a homeowner to monitor and control various features of their home. The system comprises a plurality of control devices positioned within a home, a control unit in communication with the plurality of control devices wherein the control unit is connected to a global computer network, and a data center connected to the global computer network and in communication with the control unit. The homeowner is capable of monitoring and controlling the control device within the home by accessing a web page displayed by the data center through a web browser on a computer. The homeowner can view, monitor and control features of their home through the web page. In addition, the control unit may notify the appropriate supplier when propane or food becomes low within the home through the global computer network.

Abstract: A garment having a layer of predetermined clothing having a first section and second section connected to a middle section. A portion of the top edge of the first section connects to a portion of the top edge of the middle section, and a portion of the side edge of the first section connects to a portion of the first edge of the middle section to define a first arm hole between said first section and middle section. A portion of the top edge of the second section connects to a portion of the top edge of the middle section, and a portion of the side edge of the second section connects to a portion of the second edge of the middle section to define a second arm hole between said second section and middle section.

Abstract: A device being in the form of a predetermined animal having a light emitting feature. The animal has at least a head and body. A plurality of light emitting members of varying colors being placed within the body, and a plurality of apertures being formed through the top surface of the body. Each aperture being in the shape of a star, and the placement of the apertures forming the pattern of a predetermined constellation. The light emitting members and apertures being formed in a manner such that light shines through the apertures and projects outwardly when the light emitting members are turned on.

Abstract: Systems and methods for in-line blending of biodiesel and diesel fuels in cold weather environments include diluting heated B100 into a portion of heated diesel prior to blending into a cold diesel stream.

Abstract: A power line phase coupler system for repeating data signals between power line phases that can be easily installed by a user. The power line phase coupler system includes a housing, a female connector positioned within the housing, a male connector electrically connected to the female connector by a length of cord, and a repeater coupler electrically connected to the male connector. The repeater coupler is electrically connected between Phase A and Phase B of the male connector for repeating and amplifying a data signal received from either phase to the opposite phase.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying conservative amounts of a fluid to coat a silicon wafer surface. The surface is rotated and the fluid is applied to the surface through multiple application ports. Centrifugal forces spread the fluid across the wafer surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of making a gas treatment device, the method includes projecting a laser line onto a side of substrate from a laser line generator angled away from a viewing source; projecting a laser dot onto the substrate from a laser dot generator located above the viewing source; verifying an alignment of the substrate with at least one of: another substrate and a housing by comparing the laser line projection on the substrate to the laser dot projection on the substrate, wherein the alignment is verified when the laser line projection and the laser dot projection are co-linear; and stuffing the substrate into the housing.

Abstract: A library of video advertisements are stored at a clearing house for distribution to a plurality of geographically separated theaters along with display schedules of the transmitted video advertisements. A network such as the Internet connects the clearing house to the theaters. At the theaters, the transmitted video advertisements are displayed according to the schedules. A log of the displayed advertisements is compiled at each theater and transmitted by the network to the clearing house. In addition, one or more parameters representative of attendance and/or demographics at the theater are also transmitted by the network to the clearing house.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying conservative amounts of a fluid to coat a silicon wafer surface. The surface is rotated and the fluid is applied to the surface through multiple application ports. Centrifugal forces spread the fluid across the wafer surface.

Abstract: An Internet based home communications system for allowing a homeowner to monitor and control various features of their home from a distant location via a global computer network. The inventive system comprises a plurality of control devices positioned within a home, a control unit in communication with the plurality of control devices wherein the control unit is connected to a global computer network (i.e. Internet), and a data center having server computers connected to the global computer network and in communication with the control unit. The homeowner can view, monitor and control features of their home through the web page such as viewing interior images of their home or adjusting the thermostat for the interior of their home. In addition, the control unit may notify the appropriate supplier when propane or food becomes low within the home through the global computer network.

Abstract: An Internet based home communications system for allowing a homeowner to monitor and control various features of their home from a distant location via a global computer network. The inventive system comprises a plurality of control devices positioned within a home, a control unit in communication with the plurality of control devices wherein the control unit is connected to a global computer network (i.e. Internet), and a data center having server computers connected to the global computer network and in communication with the control unit. The control devices may be comprised of various units such as lighting controls, heating controls, moisture controls, freeze controls, pet feeding devices, propane gauge, interior cameras, exterior cameras, security system, smoke alarm and various other devices that can be utilized to monitor and control the home.

Abstract: A easily installable fence post for fence posts. The easily installable fence post includes an elongated member having a first end and the second end. An auger bit portion for extending into a ground surface has a pointed end and a blunt end. The blunt end is integrally coupled to the first end of the elongated member such that the auger bit has a longitudinal axis is generally coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the elongated member.

Abstract: A easily installable fence post for fence posts. The easily installable fence post includes an elongated member having a first end and the second end. An auger bit portion for extending into a ground surface has a pointed end and a blunt end. The blunt end is integrally coupled to the first end of the elongated member such that the auger bit has a longitudinal axis is generally coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the elongated member.

Abstract: A method, system and sprayer for applying adhesives, or other coatings, is disclosed herein including a positive displacement pump having an inlet connected through a dispensing nozzle to a reducible volume container. The reducible volume container may be located in a more rigid container such as a cardboard box. As the positive displacement pump is operated, a suction on the collapsible container is drawn by the positive displacement pump. The pump may pump adhesives, or any other fluid material, preferably into an attached hose and through a bayonet type spray wand. The spray wand may have a replaceable tip to alter the spray coverage and may be activated by a trigger.

Abstract: An architecture and frequency plan for a wideband UHF radio minimizing spurious output signal emissions uses a low value for the ratio of the maximum RF operating frequency to the (first) intermediate frequency (IF) in the radio, as part of its internal superheterodyne conversion process. A minimum value or a value sufficiently close to the minimum value of this ratio allows the radio design to be optimized to reduce spurious outputs and the effects of inherently present major harmonics. These and other advantages and features permit a radio design to be realized in a cost effective manner for an array of stringent performance specifications including low spurious output emissions.

Abstract: A toothbrush with a refillable toothpaste chamber which provides for the storage of toothpaste of choice within the handle section is disclosed. The toothpaste tube mates with a matching threaded connection on the lower surface of the handle to allow filling of the present invention with no or minimal wasted toothpaste. When the conventional toothpaste tube is removed, a pressurizing pump is installed to allow the user to pressurize the toothpaste chamber. To dispense the toothpaste product, the user simply activates a valve to allow the flow of toothpaste up the handle of the toothbrush where it exits from within the brush assembly of the toothbrush. The toothpaste chamber holds a sufficient amount of toothpaste to allow for several tooth brushing cycles or for a period of use during short travel times. When the internal supply is depleted, the present invention is refilled by repeating the above process.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the controlled rate of removal of common electron beam-curable materials, such as photoresists, from substrates, including silicon wafers in various stages of fabrication, by typical CMP processes and also provides a method of planing or otherwise altering the surface topography of a these substrates. The present invention utilizes typical CMP processes and common electron beam-curable materials to protect the underlying substrate surface from scratching and polishing away during the CMP processing. In addition, because of the ability in the present invention to precisely tailor the etch rates of the electron beam-curable material with that of the underlying substrate, substrates may be formed which have areas of electron beam-curable material which is either convex or concave to the plane of the substrate surface.