Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a system and method for creating computer-generated conversational commerce. A conversational AI interacts with a human being and guides that human being through a virtual interaction while communicating and humanizing the interaction. A user makes a request, whether through voice or through typing at the computer, and the system interprets that request while making additional, natural communications with the user, such as suggesting additional items, asking additional questions to gain more information when needed, and learning from interactions. The AI simulates a human being on the website, responding to the user, and asks for additional information, as if a user were actually at a brick-and-mortar store interacting with a salesperson.

Abstract: A device for the treatment of discomfort or pain in the body and muscles. The position of one or more pressure members of a therapy device which make contact with one or more areas of the body may be adjusted finely, readily, and independently with respect to their distance to a support base and/or with respect to other pressure members. Exemplary embodiments can be configured for muscle relief therapy for areas such as the head, neck, shoulders, back, hips, legs and feet.

Abstract: A fiber optic laser for use in high stress environments is provided. The fiber optic laser comprises a hollow spool structure housing a fiber in a spiral groove in an interior surface of said hollow spool structure, wherein the fiber is mechanically supported along an entirety of its length within the hollow spool structure. Fluid channels are formed within the hollow spool structure, wherein a quantity of coolant is movable through the fluid channels to provide high-precision thermal management of the fiber.

Abstract: A fiber optic laser for use in high stress environments is provided. The fiber optic laser comprises a hollow spool structure housing a fiber in a spiral groove in an interior surface of said hollow spool structure, wherein the fiber is mechanically supported along an entirety of its length within the hollow spool structure. Fluid channels are formed within the hollow spool structure, wherein a quantity of coolant is movable through the fluid channels to provide high-precision thermal management of the fiber.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for rapidly severing a decoy towline extending from an aircraft by a mechanical spring actuated cutting blade and a thermal fuse type of release mechanism eliminating a pyrotechnic actuation device. The cutting blade is biased toward cutting engagement with the towline by a preloaded coil compression spring retained in the loaded position by a length of a polymer cord. The polymer cord has a heater wire wrapped about a portion of the cord which is connected to a DC voltage supply. The heater wire melts the cords when electrically connected to the DC power supply which releases the restraint on the spring which then drives the cutting blade into severing engagement with the towline.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for rapidly severing a decoy towline extending from an aircraft by a mechanical spring actuated cutting blade and a thermal fuse type of release mechanism eliminating a pyrotechnic actuation device. The cutting blade is biased toward cutting engagement with the towline by a preloaded coil compression spring retained in the loaded position by a length of a polymer cord. The polymer cord has a heater wire wrapped about a portion of the cord which is connected to a DC voltage supply. The heater wire melts the cords when electrically connected to the DC power supply which releases the restraint on the spring which then drives the cutting blade into severing engagement with the towline.