Abstract: The aquarium or terrarium light systems simulates rising and setting of the sun. A housing contains two lamps, one variable lumen output for graduated light output and the other for full ON or OFF lighting. The light fixture contains a timer/dimming unit to variably increase power/voltage to the first lamp (variable output) and then to supply full ON power to the second lamp. The timer turns ON-OFF the second lamp late in the sunrise cycle and then early in the sunset cycle.

Abstract: The clip-mount operates with a button sub-mount system and includes a body defining a locking cavity for the button and a resilient locking tongue therein. The tongue biases the button into a locking position with a cam surface. A movable cam actuator on the body includes another cam surface which coacts with the first cam permitting the tongue to flex or unlock. An enhancement includes both an unlocking cam and a second locking cam structure. The method includes biasing the button to a locking position and moving one cam over another thereby flexing the tongue from a locked to a button release position. The actuator maybe biased outboard or upward via a plastic spring on the actuator-plunger. A plastic leaf spring may be provided between a clip arm and the button clip mount body. A lock or latch may lock on the actuator-plunger.

Abstract: The clip assembly includes a lateral lock and sometimes an interchangeable clip arm interface. The lateral lock in a receiving passage of the clip body cooperates with a button stem mounted on the cell phone or PED. The lock is sometimes a detent, spring operated ball. The button stem cooperates with releasable locking element. A clip arm on the main body can be attached to a belt or strap of the user. The method includes laterally interlocking the detent with the locking element on the button. An interleaved, complementary tongue and groove mount permits interchangeably mounted clip arms on the main body.

Abstract: The dynamic, predictive information system and method assigns shipping assets (drivers-tractors-trailers) from carriers to transport orders by shippers. Computer databases hold shipping asset data. Specific transport orders are electronically joined to specific driver-tractor-trailer combinations. A search and sort routine produces resulting records based upon proximity, trailer type, proximity of the joined driver-trailer combination, carrier service region and pick-up and delivery date constraints. The sort is by price or performance indicators which are pre-selected shipper ranges matched to historical shipping data from carriers. The system books the carrier, the driver-tractor-trailer combination and the shipper to transport order with an electronic communications phase. In a truck lane scenario, the system joins a specific driver and a specific tractor and a non-specific trailer to a specific transport order.

Abstract: The locking nut and bolt system includes an elongated locking unit, mounted in a nut and operative with a specially configured groove bolt. The locking unit includes a plurality of at least three tines, asymmetrically located, which protrude tangentially and generally radially inward. The tines are radially asymmetrically disposed such that when a respective tine latches into a corresponding groove, asynchronous locking operation is achieved. When the tine is engaged in the groove, counter-rotational movement (loosening) is prohibited. In another embodiment, the locking unit has different sized edge cut-outs prohibiting the locking insert from rotating within the nut. The locking unit may also include a longitudinal split and a key and a keyway. A manufacturing process is also disclosed.

Abstract: The data security method, system and associated data mining enables multiple users, each having a respective security clearance level to access security sensitive words, data objects, characters or icons. The method extracts security sensitive words, data objects, characters or icons from plaintext or other source documents to obtain (a) subsets of extracted data and (b) remainder data. The extracted data is, in one embodiment, stored in a multilevel security system (MLS) which separates extract data of different security levels with MLS guards. Some or all of the original data is reconstructed via one or more of the subsets of extracted data and remainder data only in the presence of a predetermined security level. In this manner, an inquiring party, with the proper security clearance, can data mine the data in the MLS secured storage.

Abstract: A water disinfection delivery treatment system first filters the supply by a particle and then a carbon filter. The partially treated flow is split in two and a first part passes through a first cutoff valve and is fed into a disinfection (iodine) chamber, filter or feeder via a flow restricter. The chamber output passes through a second solenoid driven cutoff valve. The second part is fed to a third cutoff valve and this valve's output is summed with the second valve's output and then fed into a holding tank. The tank retain's a volume such that the water remains therein for at least a period sufficient to permit a minimum 3 log reduction of pathogenic microbes. A final carbon filter is downstream of the tank as is a meter and dispenser. A method is also provided for delivering potable drinking water.

Abstract: Data security for e-mail or browser-input data operates on identified security sensitive words, characters or icons which are extracted leaving remainder data. Extracted data, in one system, is stored in a remote, extract store in a distributed computer system. Other methods attach an encrypted version of the extract to the email. The browser system operates with an extract store. Remainder data is sent to the addressee or designated web server. The addressee is permitted to retrieve the extracted data from said extract store only in the presence of a security clearance and hence, reconstruct the source e-mail or browser-input data with the extract data. In other systems, the addressee reconstructs the email by decryption and integration. Parsing rather than identifying critical words is an option. The browser method extracts data, facilitates the storage in an extract store, forwards the remainder data to a targeted destination.

Abstract: The locking nut and bolt system includes an elongated locking unit, mounted in a nut and operative with a specially configured groove bolt. The locking unit includes a plurality of at least three tines, asymmetrically located, which protrude tangentially and generally radially inward. The tines are radially asymmetrically disposed such that when a respective tine latches into a corresponding groove, asynchronous locking operation is achieved. When the tine is engaged in the groove, counter-rotational movement (loosening) is prohibited. In another embodiment, the locking unit has different sized edge cut-outs prohibiting the locking insert from rotating within the nut. The locking unit may also include a longitudinal split and a key and a keyway. A manufacturing process is also disclosed.

Abstract: The radially expandable frame utilized during catheterization includes a guide wire, a radiopaque radially expandable frame with distal and proximal frame ends wherein the guide wire freely passes through the proximal frame end, an elongated actuation sleeve having a flexible distal end piece (coil strain relief) through which freely passes the guide wire, and a friction locking mechanism located at the proximal end of the system which is defined by the proximal ends of the actuation sleeve and guide wire. The expandable frame includes radiopaque frame struts and has a closed, radially compact form and an open, radially expanded form. The actuator flexible end piece is a coil which enables the system to flex in excess of 90 degrees. The actuator sleeve, at its proximal end, includes a friction locking mechanism having locking members with respective locking surfaces.

Abstract: The key with a lock-unlock indicator is operable with a complementary lock set. The key has a body and an elongated key stem extending therefrom. A toggle bar is pivotally mounted or disposed on the key stem. The toggle bar operates in conjunction with a lock cam and an unlock cam mounted on the face of the complementary lock set. When the operator turns the key in one direction, the lock cam motivates the toggle bar thereby shifting its position. An indicator disposed in the key body displaying a lock condition and an unlock condition.

Abstract: A prefabricated ground mat with cathodic protection adapted to protect persons from induced electrical potentials in a pipe or other electrical conductor buried below a ground-level surface, adapted to protect test stands, valve sites, metering stations, pig launchers and receivers, access portals, or other exposed, above-ground equipment which are electrically connected to the buried conductor, from such electrical potentials, and adapted to protect the buried conductor from oxidation due to the ground grid. Multiple mats may be buried between the underground conductor and the ground-level surface and electrically connected to either the underground conductor, the above-grade buried conductor, or both. The mats are made of materials such that the galvanic cell formed by the electrical union of the underground conductor with the mat cause the mat to be consumed.

Abstract: The self-supportive toilet seat and cover system for lifting and placing a toilet seat and cover on an open end of a toilet bowl includes a hinge attached to one end of the toilet bowl opening which also attaches to an end of the toilet seat and toilet cover. The system also includes primary seat and cover levers located on one side of the toilet bowl which are coupled to a fulcrum located below the toilet bowl. The primary levers are also coupled to respective secondary seat and cover levers which are in turn coupled to respective seat and cover collars attached to the ends of the hinge assembly pertaining to the rotational movement of the seat and cover, respectively. Downward pivotal movement of the primary levers causes the toilet cover and seat to swing from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position.