Abstract: A restraint chair includes a supporting frame with a seat and a desk. A wrist capture bar is associated with the desk and is displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position. An ankle capture bar is associated with the desk pedestal and is displaceable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. Control levers positioned behind the seat are coupled with the wrist capture bar and the ankle capture bar via a link assembly. Translation of the control levers effects respective displacement of the wrist capture bar between the retracted position and the extended position and of the ankle capture bar between the disengaged position and the engaged position.

Abstract: A waste bin with an automated waste compaction mechanism and a automated gate lifting mechanism for convenience usage. The present invention makes use of sensors and switches to allow the compaction and gate mechanism to operate automatically. The unique combination of components also ensures the reliability of the mechanism.

Abstract: Capturing methods and components are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes identifying information to be captured. An electronic image of the information is generated. A file is identified, and the electronic image is associated with the file. The electronic image may be stored to the file and/or to a database. Other data (e.g. other textual or image data) may be stored along with the electronic image. Additionally, a determination may be made as to whether or not permission has been granted to use the information. If permission has not been granted, a request for permission is optionally generated.

Abstract: A waste bin with an automated waste compaction mechanism and a automated gate lifting mechanism for convenience usage. The present invention makes use of sensors and switches to allow the compaction and gate mechanism to operate automatically. The unique combination of components also ensures the reliability of the mechanism.

Abstract: A convertible cart a back frame assembly, a collapsible platform pivotally attached to the back frame assembly, a plurality of wheels rotatably attached to at least one of the back frame assembly and the collapsible platform, and a collapsible container attached to the back frame assembly and the collapsible platform. The back frame assembly, the collapsible platform and the collapsible container define a partially enclosed region.