Abstract: A prefabricated multi-layered flexible product which can be used as a liner for an outer shell or as a stand-alone product. A substrate fabric material is placed in parallel with a synthetic film membrane to form a two ply laminate with excess membrane at an edge thereof. A pair of the laminates are overlaid with the substrate fabrics opposing each other with the fabric edges aligned, and a thermoplastic film is strategically placed in between the layers to enhance bonding between the fabric layers and the excess membranes. The laminate(s) and/or separate sheets of above materials are assembled by using a radio frequency welding process and then out into two or three dimensional forms, which in their bonded state form either a prefabricated component liner or a prefabricated stand-alone product. The form may be a glove, sock, shirt, boot/shoe, hat, jacket, pant, etc.

Abstract: A system for determining the edge of a continuous web and which compensates for non-uniformity in dielectric response, including thickness is disclosed. The invention comprises first electrode for outputting a signal corresponding to the edge position of a continuous web; and second electrode associated with said first electrode for outputting a second signal corresponding to the thickness of the web, such changes in the output signal of the second electrode are related to the output signal of the first electrode.

Abstract: A frictionless household implement that includes a pole attached to a work piece that has a cylindrical slip handle for overlying the pole and facilitating frictionless lateral movement of the slip handle over the pole. The end of the pole opposite to the work piece is a rotational handle affixed transversely to the pole.

Abstract: A computer system for scheduling events between end users of the system. Each end user is granted a unique password protected personal calendar. This calendar is generated from information stored in a database at a central server, and delivered to each end user as standard HTML sent through the Internet. This custom personal calendar is then viewed by the end user in a standard Web Browser. This obviates the need for special software programs to be purchased by end users, and also allows end users of any CPU type to read their calendars. When an end user uses the system to send an Invitation or Announcement to others on the system, the sending end user has the option of sending Email in addition to posting that information in the calendars' of others. When an end user sends an Invitation or Announcement to a person who is not an Appointnet user, then the Appointnet system automatically creates a unique calendar for the recipient, and sends and Email to that person.

Abstract: A device for applying a continuous pressure and magnetic field to the septum of a wearer. The device comprises a generally U-shaped member comprising a base and two parallel arms, each of said arms being inserted into a nostril of a wearer, said arms being further biased toward said septum; canted bulbous protrusions at the ends of said legs for applying pressure to the septum of the wearer; and magnets within the bulbous protrusions for facilitating the closure of said arms and legs and for applying a magnetic field to said septum.

Abstract: Portable hand-held pupillometers for characterizing a subject's pupil which are operated by a user. The hand-held pupillometer comprise optical units for dynamically imaging the subject's pupil, and centering units interfaced and operated by the user for centering the subject's pupil on the optical unit in preparation for imaging the subject's pupil. The hand-held pupillometers taught herein allow a user of the system to accurately and efficiently obtain an image of the subject's pupil which may be particularly useful for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The centering unit may also be used to display messages or pupil size and dynamic response data to the user in an easily read and useable format.

Abstract: A device for locking the brake of a vehicle and preventing its theft comprising: a base member for a placement on the floorboard of a vehicle beneath a brake pedal; a U-shaped housing extending downward and having a first arm attached to the base and having a second shorter arm defining a gap for receipt of a brake pedal shaft, said space between the first and second arms defining a slot for receiving the brake pedal shaft and permitting its full extension upward through said shaft; and locking means associated with the second arm for locking the underside of the pedal within the slot such that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for optimal access of data are disclosed. A system for optimally updating data is described wherein a central database transmits a location table to a remote terminal having an access time variant (ATV) storage medium wherein a first set of data items is stored. The data on the ATV medium can be displayed visually upon a user's accessing a particular piece of data from the ATV medium. The user's data access habits are indexed on a location table by the central database where the location table is optimized and updated according to the number of accesses the user makes to particular data items. A second set of data is then transmitted to the remote terminal along with the updated location table and stored on the ATV database in optimized form, thereby reducing the access time to the second set of data on all the remote terminals since each particular user's individual habits govern the optimization process.

Abstract: A device for locking the brake of a vehicle and preventing its theft comprising: a base member for a placement on the floorboard of a vehicle beneath a brake pedal; a U-shaped housing extending downward and having a first arm attached to the base and having a second shorter arm defining a gap for receipt of a brake pedal shaft, said space between the first and second arms defining a slot for receiving the brake pedal shaft and permitting its full extension upward through said shaft; and locking means associated with the second arm for locking the underside of the pedal within the slot such that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.

Abstract: A novel pressure bandage and transdermal patch is disclosed. The bandage comprises a (i) sanitary gauze layer to be applied against a wound; (ii) a compressed cellulose middle layer overlying said sanitary gauze layer; and (iii) an outside layer overlying said sanitary gauze and compressed cellulose layers and having adhesive wings which apply the bandage to the skin, whereby blood from the wound when leaking through the gauze layer will saturate the compressed cellulose material and thereby expand said cellulose layer against said sanitary gauge and outer layers, thereby applying active pressure to the wound while soaking up excess blood.

Abstract: Electronic circuits capable of operating in a supervised capacity for controlling a mechanical release mechanism that releases a door. The circuits include a digital logic circuit for processing signals which are indicative of a condition in an outside environment and for providing a trigger that will actuate the mechanical release mechanism in response to a condition. The circuits further comprise a sensor input interface connected to the digital logic circuit for receiving a signal produced by a sensor in the environment that monitors the environment to determine the condition. Additional circuitry is provided interfaced with the digital logic circuit for controlling the motion of the door during occurrence of the condition in the environment. The electronic circuits and release mechanism described herein provide a full capability control system for rolling fire door and other emergency-type applications.