Abstract: A self contained radio frequency identification integrated circuit (RFIDIC) switch. The RFIDIC switch includes a switch housing, a radio frequency identification integrated circuit enclosed in the switch housing and an actuator extending into the switch housing. The RFIDIC is powered by a radio frequency carrier signal. The actuator is movable to a first position and to a second position. The radio frequency identification integrated circuit transmits a signal when said actuator is in one of the positions. Movement of the actuator to the other position alters said signal.

Abstract: A support apparatus (10) for trees (12) comprising a mounting part (14) in the form of a plurality of brackets (16) interconnected by ties (24), engageable around the tree (12), and a ground engaging member (32) extendible from each bracket (16) at an inclination to the tree (12).

Abstract: Control method and apparatus for a lawn mower or a lawn and garden tractor that includes a programmable controller for monitoring a mower/tractor status. The controller includes an interface for monitoring inputs relating to a status of the mower/tractor and controlling outputs that regulate operation of the mower/tractor. The controller also includes a memory for storing instructions to implement a control over operation of the mower/tractor. The instructions include instructions for determining a safety status condition based on sensed inputs and outputting a signal from the interface of the controller that inhibits operation of a lawn mower/tractor motor or engine in response to a determination of the safety status condition.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment of a scalable clustering algorithm accesses a database of records having attributes or data fields of both enumerated discrete and ordered values and brings a portion of the data records into a rapid access memory. A cluster model for the data includes a table of probabilities for the enumerated, discrete data fields of the data records. The cluster model for data fields that are ordered comprises a mean and spread of the cluster. The cluster model is updated from the database records brought into the rapid access memory. At least some of the database records in the rapid access memory are summarized and stored within the rapid access memory. A criteria is then evaluated to determine if further data should be accessed from the database to further cluster data records in the database. Based on the evaluating step, additional database records in the database are accessed and brought into the rapid access memory for further updating of the cluster model.

Abstract: A method of producing a water slide transfer, whereby a design is formed on a backing paper with a soluble release layer thereon, a covercoat is formed on a release paper, one combination is caused by placing the two papers on top of each other with the covercoat adjacent the design, with heat and/or pressure being applied such that the covercoat locates onto the design and can be freed from the release paper.

Abstract: A flooring system is disclosed which utilizes prefabricated floor panels installed in side by side relationship. The floor panels support a series of upstanding pedestals. The pedestals are positioned such that they provide a geometric pedestal array. The pedestals support panels which collectively define fluid conduit, power cable and communications chases. Working floor panels are mounted atop the pedestals. A heat pump is connected to supply, return and condensate conduits installed in the conduit chase to supply cooling water from a cooling tower. Metal and plastic embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A headlamp assembly having a headlamp bulb for emitting light and a bulb housing having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the headlamp bulb to an illumination zone. The housing is coated with a coating material which covers a selected region of the light transmissive portion of the housing. The coating material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the bulb to the illumination zone. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the coating material energizes the coating material to control a light output from the headlamp assembly.

Abstract: A support structure for the support of evaporative air cooler consisting of a mounting transition between the evaporative cooler and the ductwork of the installation. The mounting transition includes a means of fixing the evaporative air cooler to the transition without the use of fasteners, support and concealment of telescopic corner supports and support of an anti draft shutter assembly. The mounting transition also provides for the transitioning of air flow from a circular fan discharge to a square duct, and serves as a transportation pallet which can also be used as an installation aid.

Abstract: A tube bender for bending tubes of different diameters selectively and one at a time is disclosed. The bender has a pair of pivotally connected handles respectively connected to a form wheel and a form shoe. The wheel has a plurality of tube engagement grooves, the grooves each being generally arcuate in cross section in both axial and orthogonal planes of coss section. The shoe includes a plurality of grooves of arcuate cross section in an axial plane. Each of the shoe grooves is complemental with a different and associated one of the wheel grooves. A tube holder is adjustably positioned in fixed relationship with the wheel when a tubular work piece is engaging one of the grooves in a bending operation.

Abstract: An under-sink waste pipe system comprises first and second waste pipes telescoped together, a softly resilient seal ring that both seals the waste-pipe juncture and secures the waste pipes together, a locking ring for compressing the sealing ring into resilient locking and sealing engagement with the waste pipes, and a latching mechanism for securing the locking ring in place with the seal ring resiliently compressed a predetermined degree. The latching mechanism maintains the locking ring secured to the end flange structure and comprises at least first and second latching projections on the end flange structure that extend towards the locking ring, and projection guiding cam surfaces formed in the locking ring. Each projection guiding cam surface terminates in a notch-like latching recess.

Abstract: The present invention is intended for use with a motor vehicle having at least one fluid-pressurized height adjusting member having first and second separable components. Apparatus constructed in accordance with the invention includes an integrated vehicle ride height system control system. The control system includes an electronic output drive signal circuit and input signal interpretation circuit to electronically interface with at least one position sensor. The position sensor provides output signals related to extent of separation of said first and second separable components of the fluid pressurized height adjusting member.

Abstract: A water entry system for entry of water to a water distribution system for an evaporative cooler includes a conduit for delivering water to at least one of the uppermost corners of the lid of the evaporative cooler. The corner having the conduit includes a capped water entry point that causes the water to form a substantially uniform curtain of water which is in turn feeds the water into a plurality of channels and thus to evaporative pads of the evaporative cooler.

Abstract: A system for issuing printed documents exchangeable for value having interconnected printer and feeder modules. The printer module includes a printing station having a printhead supported for reciprocal movement in a direction transverse to the path of movement of the print medium. A sensor carried by the printhead is operative to sense and read preprinted indicia on the print medium. The feeder module includes a receptacle for storing the print medium as a continuous form. A slot is provided for enabling the insertion of print media external to the feeder module. A gate mechanism blocks the feed slot under predetermined operating conditions. A first drive mechanism is operative to feed the print medium from the receptacle towards the printing station. A severing mechanism is operative to sever the lead document from the supply. A severing sensor detects failure of the severing mechanism.

Abstract: A portable data collection device including an imaging assembly including a two dimensional (2D) photosensor array. The imaging assembly is selectively actuatable with a first trigger for reading a target dataform in the imaging assembly's target area and actuatable with a second trigger for capturing a image of the target object in the target area. The device also includes an illumination assembly including an circuit board assembly supporting illumination and targeting light emitting diodes and a lens array or panel positioned adjacent the circuit board assembly for focusing an even pattern of illumination on the target area and generating a crosshair illumination pattern for aiming the device at the target dataform. The device further includes an optic assembly for focusing reflected illumination from the target area onto the two dimensional photosensor array.

Abstract: A wheelchair having a track along which front wheels are slidably moveable between a conventional forward position and a rearward position in which the conventional rear wheels are lifted off the ground thereby to permit the rear wheels to be moved up a curb.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having at least one fluid-pressurized height adjusting member having first and second separable components. Apparatus includes an integrated vehicle ride height system control system. The control system includes an electronic output drive signal circuit and input signal interpretation circuit to electronically interface with at least one position sensor. The position sensor provides output signals related to extent of separation of said first and second separable components of the fluid pressurized height adjusting member.

Abstract: A filter tape 10 for sealing the ends of sheeting. The tape 10 comprising a central portion 16 of an air permeable material 12, which portion 16 is locatable over the end of the sheeting, and longitudinal side portions 14 with adhesive thereon for adhering to the sides of the sheet.