Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate, and a coating disposed on a surface of the substrate. The coating comprises a transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD). A method of forming a coating includes dispersing a transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) and optionally tungsten carbide in a solvent to form a mixture, spraying the mixture on a surface of a substrate, evaporating the solvent, and forming a coating on the substrate comprising the TMD.

Abstract: Described is a system for superimposing images captured in a photo booth onto a selected background that can he used for panics and other events and that includes everything needed to instantaneously provide blue or green screen effects to event participants. The system includes one or more processors and a memory. The memory is a non-transitory computer-readable medium having executable instructions encoded thereon, such that upon execution of the instructions, the one or more processors cause a tablet computer to obtain an image of a participant in front of a chroma-key panel and superimpose the image over a background that is stored in the tablet computer.

Abstract: Described is a photo booth kit. The kit includes a frame having a. tablet mount adapted to hold a tablet computer. A cover is included that is formed to cover the frame and, together with the frame, forms a photo booth. At least one panel in the cover includes a chroma-keyed color. Party supplies and props are included. The party supplies and props are formed to depict a coordinated theme. Finally, a photo booth software application is included. The photo booth software application is operable to cause the tablet computer to obtain photos of a user in front of the panel and superimpose the user over a background that is stored in the tablet computer and rendered by the photo booth software application.

Abstract: Described is a toy vehicle adapter that includes at least one motorized wheel for attaching with a non-motorized toy vehicle. The adapter includes a housing with an attachment apparatus that is formed to attach with the toy vehicle. A receiver is included that is capable of receiving a wireless signal to actuate the motor. When connected with the toy vehicle, the motor may be activated to engage with the wheel and thereby force the toy vehicle across a surface. Thus, the adapter is formed to convert a non-motorized toy vehicle into a remotely-controlled motorized vehicle.

Abstract: A retractable spring loaded pop-up shield for a water gun. The shield can assume one of two positions of either a folded, reclined position or of an unfolded, upright standing position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel spinning toy vehicle in a blister package with a clutch mechanism that keeps the wheel from launching off of the toy vehicle while spinning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel spinning toy vehicle in a blister package with a clutch mechanism that keeps the wheel from launching off of the toy vehicle while spinning.

Abstract: A writing instrument with inflatable bladders built into the barrel of the writing instrument to facilitate better and more comfortable gripping of the writing instrument by a user. The built in bladders are inflated by pumping air into them. The writing instrument further includes a release mechanism for releasing excess air in the bladders.

Abstract: A retractable spring loaded pop-up shield for a water gun. The shield can assume one of two positions of either a folded, reclined position or of an unfolded, upright standing position.

Abstract: Described is a toy vehicle adapter that includes at least one motorized wheel for attaching with a non-motorized toy vehicle. The adapter includes a housing with an attachment apparatus that is formed to attach with the toy vehicle. A receiver is included that is capable of receiving a wireless signal to actuate the motor. When connected with the toy vehicle, the motor may be activated to engage with the wheel and thereby force the toy vehicle across a surface. Thus, the adapter is formed to convert a non-motorized toy vehicle into a remotely-controlled motorized vehicle.

Abstract: A tent is provided with an inflatable support structure having a manually operated inflation pump associated with the inflatable support structure and the tent. The pump is fixedly attached to the tent such that the tent and the pump form a single, integrated unit. The pump is preferably movable between a storage position and a use position. While in the storage position, the pump is also preferably is hidden or camouflaged by the tent environment. The tent structure may also be enhanced with sound capabilities for increasing enjoyment and use of the tent.

Abstract: A tent is provided with an inflatable support structure having a manually operated inflation pump associated with the inflatable support structure and the tent. The pump is fixedly attached to the tent such that the tent and the pump form a single, integrated unit. The pump is preferably movable between a storage position and a use position. While in the storage position, the pump is also preferably is hidden or camouflaged by the tent environment. The tent structure may also be enhanced with sound capabilities for increasing enjoyment and use of the tent.