Abstract: The motivation of a participant in an incentive program is enhanced by enabling the participant to set goals, report performance related to the goals, and receive feedback on the achievement of the goals. The feedback includes report(s) and/or reward(s). Motivation is further enhanced by heuristically and dynamically adapting the goals according to performance.

Abstract: Systems and methods create and maintain an auction server operative to receive requests for displaying auction items. The bid values are displayed and received in units that are specific to a particular program in which the user is participating. Bid values can be displayed and received in differing units depending on the particular program. Thus, participants in different programs can bid on the same items using different media types or different currencies. The system automatically converts between the different media types in order to determine highest bidders and bid amounts.

Abstract: A method that accounts for environmental factors by measuring the starch and fiber degradation characteristics of a variety of genetically different crop plants and grain from crop plants in real time to determine how the crop plants should be conserved, processed and blended into a feed formulation that results in optimum productivity of the ruminant animal. A method further including determining starch digestibility characteristics of a set of crop plant samples comprising grain of said crop plant; developing a prediction equation based on said starch digestibility characteristics, obtaining a grain sample from a crop plant, determining in real time starch digestibility characteristics by NIRS of said sample by inputting data from said NIRS into said equation, storing and/or milling said grain on an identity preserved basis, and determining the amount of said crop plant to incorporate into a feed formulation based on the starch digestibility characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention is a rotary locking latch assembly including a rotary handle carrying a rotary latch bolt. The rotary handle is biased in a neutral, locked orientation that positions the bolt in engagement with a latch strike secured to a door jam, retaining the door in its closed position. Upon rotation of the handle, the bolt is misaligned with the latch strike, permitting the door to be opened. The latch assembly includes a spring biased lock plate with a locking feature. The lock plate is moveable between a unlocked position that allows the latch handle to freely rotate and a locked position that engages the spindle or handle to which the handle is secured, preventing rotation of the handle. Optional features on the lock plate or tab connected to the lock plate may lock the bolt to create a deadbolt, or include an automatic unlocking feature.

Abstract: The present invention is a supplemental motorcycle seat for the rear passenger that provides additional lateral seat support. The supplemental seat includes a pair of side cushions and a pair of support frames. The support frames define a support for the seat cushions and are designed to be mounted to the motorcycle by accessory supports customarily provided with stock motorcycles. The support frames are mounted such that a seat cushion is positioned adjacent to each side of the seat provided with the motorcycle and extend laterally outward from each side of the motorcycle seat. The frames are also mountable to the frame of a touring pack (frame for a rear trunk) that is capable of being mounted to the motorcycle accessory supports, allowing the support seats to be individually mountable or mountable in combination with the tour pack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latch bolt mechanism for a hinged door, and in particular, to a latch bolt mechanism actuated by push pull spindles. The latch bolt mechanism includes a bolt with an inclined surface, a housing, at least one push pull spindle with an inclined surface. The bolt is slideably mounted within the housing for movement between an extended position (extended outward from the housing) and a retracted position (positioned within the housing). The spindle slideably extends through an opening in the housing and bolt, transversely aligned with respect to the line of travel of the bolt. As the spindle is pushed towards or pulled away from the housing, the inclined surface of the spindle engages the inclined surface of the bolt to actuate movement of the bolt between the extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a simple deadbolt assembly for hinged doors. The deadbolt assembly includes a deadbolt slideably mounted between two side plates for movement between an extended position and a retracted position. A cam is rotatably mounted between the side plates and actuates movement of the deadbolt upon rotation of the cam. The cam is mounted through an elongated opening in the deadbolt and includes an actuating arm with a guide. The guide is positioned within a corresponding guide channel formed in the deadbolt. Upon rotation of the cam, the guide is rotated through the guide channel and the force of the cam guide is transferred to the deadbolt causing the deadbolt to move between its extended and retracted positions. Opposing leaf springs are mounted to the deadbolt, along the length of the elongated opening to engage the cam and prevent binding between the cam and deadbolt during actuation of the deadbolt.