Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application discloses a 2-component seat and lumbar support cushion combination comprising: a seat support cushion comprising a top face, a bottom face, a front edge and a rear edge, wherein the seat support cushion is variably padded at the front edge and at the rear edge; a lumbar support cushion comprising a front face and a back face, wherein at least a part of the front face is convex-shaped; wherein the seat support cushion is optionally detachably attached to the lumbar support cushion; wherein when a user sits on the seat support cushion, the rear edge of the seat support cushion is at a position that is elevated above the front edge such that the rear edge anteriorly tilts the user's pelvis toward a more positive anterior tilt angle; and wherein the user's natural lumbar lordosis is further passively supported by the convex shape of the lumbar support cushion.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein for detecting pilot signals. An access terminal determines whether each pilot signal in its active set can be tracked. If not, the access terminal adjusts the search window center associated with any untracked pilot to a position that allows tracking. In some aspects, a known search window center of a tracked member of a same pilot group may be used.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein for detecting pilot signals. An access terminal determines whether each pilot signal in its active set can be tracked. If not, the access terminal adjusts the search window center associated with any untracked pilot to a position that allows tracking In some aspects, a known search window center of a tracked member of a same pilot group may be used.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a vending machine includes a number of failure control devices that monitor and control the functioning of the various components in the vending machine to ensure uniform quality of food products to be sold to a customer. One specific embodiment includes plurality of oven failure control devices, a freezer failure control device and a power failure control device. When a microcontroller in the vending machine determines the occurrence of a failure, the microcontroller displays a failure message on a customer display and discontinues vending food until the failure is corrected, for example, by an operator. In another aspect of this invention, the vending machine includes a mechanism for operating a door of a refrigeration compartment of the vending machine. The mechanism includes a motor driven rotary link coupled to a roller that moves in a slot of the door.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a vending machine includes a number of failure control devices that monitor and control the functioning of the various components in the vending machine to ensure uniform quality of food products to be sold to a customer. One specific embodiment includes plurality of oven failure control devices, a freezer failure control device and a power failure control device. When a microcontroller in the vending machine determines the occurrence of a failure, the microcontroller displays a failure message on a customer display and discontinues vending food until the failure is corrected, for example, by an operator. In another aspect of this invention, the vending machine includes a mechanism for operating a door of a refrigeration compartment of the vending machine. The mechanism includes a motor driven rotary link coupled to a roller that moves in a slot of the door.