Abstract: A magnetic wall-mounted assembly includes: an anchor configured to be secured to a wall; a spacer configured to be magnetically coupled to the anchor; a base configured to be magnetically coupled to the spacer; and one or more decorative items configured to be magnetically coupled to the base. Alternatively, a magnetic wall-mounted assembly includes: an integral anchor-spacer component secured to a wall and extending away from the wall; a base configured to be magnetically coupled to the integral anchor-spacer component; and one or more decorative items configured to be magnetically coupled to the base. One or more decorative items preferably is configured to receive and retain an air plant. The base may have a triangular, circular, or rectangular profile. Preferably, a plurality of bases of different profiles and sizes are provided, each of which is configured to be magnetically coupled to the same spacer or integral anchor-spacer component.

Abstract: A transfer device is used to help a person move from one seated position at a first location to another seated position at a second location. The device is particularly useful for persons who cannot use their legs because the device is structurally supported to allow the person using the device to support himself by his arms and upper body muscles. The device is supported by the floor joists disposed below the floor. The person can have multiple support frames installed at different locations in his house so that the device can be moved from place to place as needed. Each location only requires a small hole to be cut in the floor with the unused holes being closed by plugs. The device allows the person to place his feet on a pivot disc while bracing his knees or shins against a knee board. The person then grasps handgrips and secures his forearms in an arm support assembly and lifts his lower body out of the first location.

Abstract: A transfer device is used to help a person move from one seated position at a first location to another seated position at a second location. The device is particularly useful for persons who cannot use their legs because the device is structurally supported to allow the person using the device to support himself by his arms and upper body muscles. The device is supported by the floor joists disposed below the floor. The person can have multiple support frames installed at different locations in his house so that the device can be moved from place to place as needed. Each location only requires a small hole to be cut in the floor with the unused holes being closed by plugs. The device allows the person to place his feet on a pivot disc while bracing his knees or shins against a knee board. The person then grasps handgrips and secures his forearms in an arm support assembly and lifts his lower body out of the first location.

Abstract: An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits. A user may dispense the product fluids for use as automotive appearance care products. The user may receive a statement of a fee for using the apparatus based on a selected basis.

Abstract: An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits. In certain embodiments, a user of the apparatus may be charged a fee based on a selected basis. The selected basis may be, but is not limited to, a per vehicle basis, a per application basis, a per use basis, a per refilling basis, or a per time basis.

Abstract: An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits. Product fluids may include, but are not limited to, polishes, waxes, lubricants, water-based dressings, soaps, degreasers and wheel cleaners.

Abstract: An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits. In certain embodiments, a user of the apparatus may be charged a fee based on a selected basis. The selected basis may be, but is not limited to, a per vehicle basis, a per application basis, a per use basis, a per refilling basis, or a per time basis.

Abstract: An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits. A user may dispense the product fluids for use as automotive appearance care products. The user may receive a statement of a fee for using the apparatus based on a selected basis.

Abstract: An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits. In certain embodiments, the apparatus may dispense an amount of product fluids sufficient to treat a selected amount of automobiles before at least one storage container becomes substantially empty. In certain embodiments, the apparatus may produce a minimum amount of at least one product fluid before at least one storage container becomes substantially empty.

Abstract: An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits.

Abstract: An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits. In certain embodiments, portions of the apparatus may be located in a housing. In some embodiments, the housing may be transportable or may be coupled to a wall.

Abstract: An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits. In certain embodiments, the apparatus may have one or more selected features. The selected features may include, but not limited to, variable sized orifices in the mixing systems, limited access to a user of the apparatus, expandable dispensing conduits, adjustable fluid applicators, and an overhead coupling system for the dispensing conduits.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for dispensing multiple automotive appearance care products. Base fluids or raw materials may be placed in containers. The base fluids may be combined with a carrier fluid to produce a product fluid. Product fluids may be stored in containers prior to use. Product fluids may be dispensed as concentrated fluids and/or fluids ready for use. Product fluids may be used as products for automotive appearance care. Certain embodiments may also include means for automatically controlling product fluid dispensing and usage. Certain embodiments include methods for monitoring usage and assessing or determining costs to be charged a user of the dispensing system.

Abstract: System and method for locating and polishing a stain or protrusion on a surface of a vehicle. The stain or protrusion may be located by placing a plastic film between a portion of a human hand and the surface. The stain or protrusion may then be removed and/or polished by applying an applicator containing a plastic flexible tool to the stain or protrusion. The applicator may include a body made of flexible or compressible material having a cavity into which a variety of polishing tools may be disposed.

Abstract: A controlling interface unit is linked to a plurality of event sensors associated with a premises. There is at least one manner of establishing communication, using wired communication lines or radio transmissions between this interface unit and, on the one hand, a remote alarm receiving center for monitoring the sensors at the premises, and, on the other hand, a remote auxiliary facility for filtering out potential false alarms from those premises. The interface unit is capable of routing signals originating from a selected type of sensor to the auxiliary filtering facility instead of or in addition to transmitting the same signals to the alarm receiving center. Depending on the circumstances, feedback signals may then be transmitted from the auxiliary filtering facility to the controlling interface unit to negate an alarm condition. Optionally, a memory unit may be linked to the controlling interface unit to store data from the event sensors for a limited time period.

Abstract: System and method for locating and polishing a stain or protrusion on a surface of a vehicle. The stain or protrusion may be located by placing a plastic film between a portion of a human hand and the surface. The stain or protrusion may then be removed and/or polished by applying a plastic flexible tool to it.

Abstract: System and method for locating and polishing a stain or protrusion on a surface of a vehicle. The stain or protrusion may be located by placing a plastic film between a portion of a human hand and the surface. The stain or protrusion may then be removed and/or polished by applying a plastic flexible tool to it.