Abstract: A method for dynamically providing feedback is presented. The method includes monitoring one or more steps performed by one or more components in a machine, where the one or more steps are associated with a workflow. Further, the method includes analyzing the one or more steps performed by the one or more components to dynamically determine feedback based on the one or more steps performed by the one or more components, where the feedback comprises other steps in the workflow. In addition, the method includes presenting the feedback. Systems and computer-readable medium that afford functionality of the type defined by this method is also contemplated in conjunction with the present technique.

Abstract: A motorized vehicle portion of a front deck mower and a tool attachment comprising a motorized vehicle portion of a front deck mower; a frame having a pair of spaced apart side frame portions; cooperating attachment for attaching the frame to existing structure associated with the motorized vehicle wherein a first portion of the cooperating attachment structure is associated with the motorized vehicle and the a second portion of the cooperating attachment structure is associated with the frame and the first and second portions of the cooperating attachment structure engage one another for attachment of the frame to the motorized vehicle; and a pressurized fluid actuated tool attachment operably supported by and removable from the frame. The preferred cylinder assembly is operably attached to the frame and the tool attachment and preferably further comprises a pair of spaced apart pressurized fluid cylinders.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for relieving pain associated with degenerative diseases and disorders in biological subjects such as mammals. The method employs the use of an apparatus which is capable of producing a magnetic field of a particular nature which has been proven in human tests to dramatically reduce pain. An embodiment of the apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of magnets capable of producing a magnetic field wherein each of the plurality of magnets has a north pole and a south pole and a longitudinal axis passing therethrough and are partially held in place by the frame. Another embodiment incorporates a coil of electrically conducting material is wrapped about a frame, and/or the plurality of magnets in an orthogonal relationship to the longitudinal axis of each of the plurality of magnets. A source of electrical energy supplies an electrical current to the coil enabling a magnetic field to be produced therefrom.

Abstract: A tag placement apparatus useful for placing a tag or label into communication with a container. The tag placement apparatus includes at least one tagging head having a linear slot in which a cam portion of a tag placement arm assembly reciprocally travels in response to a cylinder stroke to which it is attached. The tagging apparatus further includes an encoder for translating the roller rotation of a conveyor assembly into belt position and travel which in turn regulates the speed in which the reciprocal movement of the tag placement arm operates during use.

Abstract: A wildlife feeder having a cap removably attached to a preferably cylindrical body having an exterior surface and an interior feed reservoir. A reflective decal and eye bolts may be secured to the wall of the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body is secured to a base assembly having a plate portion and a slide pedestal to dispense feed from within the feed reservoir through a feeder mouth.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for relieving pain associated with degenerative diseases and disorders in biological subjects such as mammals. The method employs the use of an apparatus which is capable of producing a magnetic field of a particular nature which has been proven in human tests to dramatically reduce pain. An embodiment of the apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of magnets capable of producing a magnetic field wherein each of the plurality of magnets has a north pole and a south pole and a longitudinal axis passing therethrough and are partially held in place by the frame. Another embodiment incorporates a coil of electrically conducting material is wrapped about a frame, and/or the plurality of magnets in an orthogonal relationship to the longitudinal axis of each of the plurality of magnets. A source of electrical energy supplies an electrical current to the coil enabling a magnetic field to be produced therefrom.

Abstract: A magnetic field device and method for inhibiting angiogenesis and retarding growth rates of cancerous tumors present in mammals. The apparatus includes a frame, and a wire consisting of electrically conducting material. The wire is wrapped around the frame to form a coil. A source of AC current is connected to a transformer to vary the AC voltage. The AC current is passed through a bridge rectifier and then to the coil of wire enabling a DC rectified wave magnetic field to be produced therefrom. The method employs the use of an apparatus which is capable of producing a magnetic field of a particular nature which has been proven in animal studies to affect angiogenesis and retard the growth rate of cancerous tumors.

Abstract: A fletching cover for arrows having a flexible body having an exterior surface, a rim forming a main opening which is sized to receive the fletching of an arrow, and a pocket which is in communication with the main opening formed by the rim enabling the flexible body to cover the fletching of the arrow.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and batch or continuous flow method of thermodynamically reducing and converting household garbage into useful by-products capable of being recycled and reused or otherwise transformed into useful articles. The method of transforming household garbage into useful material comprises the steps of: providing a quantity of household garbage having a first volume and a liquid content; reducing the garbage having a first volume to an aggregate shard having a second volume smaller then the first volume; optionally expelling liquid from the aggregate shard; and heating the aggregate shard under pressure greater than ambient pressure to create an aggregate shard pulp.

Abstract: A direct drive material volume reduction apparatus having a frame, a motor supported by the frame, a drum supported by the frame and having an interior and an exterior, a drive shaft operably connected to the motor, a comminuting wheel assembly including a disk like body portion having an axis and a geared axle assembly operably interpositioned between and connected to the drive shaft and the comminuting wheel assembly to operably support the comminuting wheel assembly within the interior of the drum and to transmit the rotational torque of the motor imparted to the drive shaft and transfer it to the comminuter wheel assembly enabling the comminuter wheel to rotate within the interior of the drum. The geared axle assembly is preferably that of a motorized vehicle of the type found in an over-the-road type diesel truck. The drum may include a substantially cylindrical wall with an open first end and an open second end and a closure member to at least partially close the second end of the drum.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for affecting angiogenesis in biological subjects such as mammals. The method employs the use of an apparatus which is capable of producing a magnetic field of a particular nature which has been proven in animal studies to affect angiogenesis. The apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of magnets capable of producing a magnetic field wherein each of the plurality of magnets has a north pole and a south pole and a longitudinal axis passing therethrough and are partially held in place by the frame. A coil of electrically conducting material is wrapped about the plurality of magnets in an orthogonal relationship to the longitudinal axis of each of the plurality of magnets. A source of electrical energy supplies an electrical current to the coil enabling a magnetic field to be produced therefrom. A switch is provided to enable the electrical current to flow in a first direction and optionally in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A tie-down rail for a truck bed including spaced apart sidewalls each having a top ledge. The rail comprises a tubular body having a linear portion, an intermediate portion extending from the linear portion, and an angular portion extending from the intermediate portion to form an angle with a longitudinal axis parallel with the linear portion. The linear portion, intermediate portion and angular portion have substantially identical cross-sectional profile. The rail is preferably illuminatable and includes at least one light source to light the interior of the rail. The lighting source preferably includes an illumatable wiring harness having a platform, a bulb receiving portion, and an electrical wire receiving portion. The platform is configured to maintain the wiring harness in an installed position with respect to the rail.

Abstract: An apparatus for placing tags into communication with a container. The apparatus includes a frame having a ground engaging end and an upright free end extending from the ground engaging end and at least one tagging head attached to the upright free end. The tagging head further includes a picker arm assembly configured for reciprocal movement between a first tag picking position and a second tag placement position. A cylinder is provided to position the picker arm in either of the first or second positions as the picker arm reciprocates within a J-shaped channel of a cam plate. The apparatus further includes at least one tag reservoir supported by the upright free end of the frame wherein the at least one tag reservoir is configured to hold a tag in substantially the first tag picking position enabling the placement arm assembly to contact and take possession of the tag during use.

Abstract: A system for summoning a service industry worker using pulsed width modulation for remote signalling having a number of signalling switches, each connected to a transmitter. When a switch is activated, the corresponding transmitter transmits an RF carrier modulated by a lower frequency tone, turning the tone on and off in a pattern determined by a unique code assigned to the switch. A central receiver filters the signal from the transmitter and converts the tone pattern to a binary output to a computer. The computer instructs a display unit to turn on a light corresponding to the switch by sending its number in a serial bit stream of all lights that should be on. The bit stream is interpreted by circuits in the display unit using a clock signal. Upon the clock signal, the bit is sent to the appropriate register, which is used to turn on the correct light.

Abstract: A material volume reduction apparatus having a frame, a motor supported by the frame, a drum supported by the frame and having an interior and an exterior, a drive shaft operably connected to the motor, a comminuting wheel assembly including a disk like body portion having an axis; and a geared axle assembly operably interpositioned between and connected to the drive shaft and the comminuting wheel assembly to operably support the comminuting wheel assembly within the interior of the drum and to transmit the rotational torque of the motor imparted to the drive shaft and transfer it to the comminuter wheel assembly enabling the comminuter wheel to rotate within the interior of the drum. The geared axle assembly is preferably that of a motorized vehicle of the type found in an over-the-road type diesel truck. The drum may include a substantially cylindrical wall with an open first end and an open second end; and a closure member to at least partially close the second end of the drum.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for transplanting seedling from a first tray to a second tray. The apparatus includes a frame, a moveable carriage connected to the frame, and a conveyor system. In the preferred embodiment, a first conveyor is used to shuttle seedlings into the operative reaches of the apparatus and a second conveyor shuttles the transplanted seedlings out of the operative reaches of the apparatus. The carriage includes a gripper assembly comprised of a plurality of grippers slidably mounted to a guide rod system or track. A positioning mechanism is employed to move the carriage and associated gripper assembly. The grippers includes an upright support and a pair of pivotally connected spaced apart gripper fingers. The gripper fingers are separated by a separating member and can be easily detached from the carriage by a disconnect mechanism.

Abstract: A complex magnetic field generating device, comprising a frame, a plurality of magnets capable of producing a magnetic field, wherein each of the plurality of magnets has a north pole and a south pole and a longitudinal axis passing therethrough, the plurality of magnets are positioned in a side by side axis parallel orientation and are partially held in place by the frame, a coil of electrically conducting material wrapped about the plurality of magnets and orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of each of the plurality of magnets, and a source of electrical energy for supplying an electrical current to the coil enabling a magnetic field detectable with iron filings to be produced therefrom. A switch is provided to enable the electrical current to flow in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A tie-down rail adapted to fit the top ledge of the sidewall of a truck bed, the tie-down rail comprising an elongated tubular rail having a substantially circular cross-section, and a hollow interior. In the preferred embodiment, the rail includes a planar top surface. Alternatively, the top surface may be slightly arched. The rail comprises open ends extending angularly downward and adapted to rest on the ledge of the sidewall. The preferred embodiment includes a pair of oppositely disposed flanges positioned in a plane parallel to the top surface of the rail. A rib projects into the interior of the rail from a bottom inner surface of the rail along a centerline. The rail further includes a bracket configured to be received within the end of the rail for attaching the rail to the ledge. The rail may also include a plurality of spaced apart slots formed along at least one side surface of the rail.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pressurized, disposable packaging system to dispense sterile fluids used in surgical procedures. The system consists of an inside, sealed bladder bag which contains the sterile fluid, and an outer bag which encloses, encapsulates and stabilizes the inner bag. The outer and inner bag share a common side seam. The outer pressure bag becomes air tight and sealed when connected to an external pressure device. The external pressure device causes pressure to be applied to an air space between the outer and the inner bag, thereby causing a force against the inner bag to expel the material through at least one exit port communicating the exterior of the outer bag to the interior of the inner bag. The outer bag also includes a pressure port for introducing pressurized gas or other fluid into the air space to force the sterile fluid within the inner bag out through the exit port.

Abstract: A motor driven grinding apparatus, and a system incorporating the inventive grinder, for reducing the size of waste material. The apparatus includes a housing having an interior, an exterior, an inlet for introducing material into the interior, and an exit for expelling material from the interior. The housing also includes a front wall, a back wall, a pair of spaced apart side walls, and a bottom grate. The apparatus also includes a substantially cylindrical, balanced, drum having a shaft, and a plurality of cutting blocks rotatably mounted thereto. The drum is rotated by a drive motor engageable with the shaft. An airfoil is attached to the front wall for establishing a static air curtain within the interior of the housing enabling air to be drawn into the housing through the inlet and expelled from the exit when the drum rotates. The drum and cutting block configuration are particularly useful for grinding, and shearing, cellulose, plastics, glass, and other solid waste materials.