Abstract: There is provided a method of arranging a security alarm system on a window/door and framing. The system includes an object and a sensor which is capable of detecting the object within a predetermined range. The method includes positioning a first of the sensor and object on a first of the window/door and framing. The method includes opening the window/door to a threshold distance which facilitates ventilation and inhibits an intruder from passing through the window/door. The method includes positioning a second of the sensor and object along a second of the window/door and framing such that the sensor is able to detect the object as the window/door is opened up to but not past the threshold distance. There is also provided in combination, a window/door, framing extending about the window/door and a security alarm system coupled to the window/door and framing in the manner described above.

Abstract: There is provided a method of installing a magnetic proximity sensor including positioning the magnetic field sensor in a desired location and positioning a magnet in a desired location relative to the magnetic field sensor, with an indicator of the sensor continuing to be turned on during the predetermined period of time when the magnetic field generated by the magnet is sensed by the magnetic field sensor, and being turned off during the predetermined period of time when the magnetic field generated by the magnet is not sensed by the magnetic field sensor. The indicator light thus assists in determining proper relative positioning of the magnet and the magnetic field sensor. If after the predetermined period of time more time is needed to install the magnetic proximity sensor, the method includes initiates another predetermined period of time by removing and replacing a lid of the magnetic proximity sensor.

Abstract: A spring for a spring shoe, the spring including a conical disk, the conical disk having a flexible flange around the perimeter of the conical disk. A spring comprising a conical disk and a ring spring around the conical disk, the ring spring being movable up and down relative to the conical disk to adjust the spring force of the spring. A threaded engagement between the ring spring and the conical disk so that rotation of the conical disk moves the ring spring up or down relative to the conical disk. A damper ring around the perimeter of the conical disk to resist the expansion of the circumference of the conical disk. An eccentric ring or cam to adjust the position of the apex of the conical disk relative to an insole by rotating the eccentric ring or cam. An asymmetric conical disk to adjust the position of the apex of the conical disk by rotating the conical disk. A damper for a spring shoe comprising a flexible container containing a material with little or no propensity to return to its original shape.

Abstract: Computer-implemented method and system of transacting a digital payment instrument deploying an authentication seal.

Abstract: Air heating and potable water systems have a thermostat with a computer processing unit (CPU), a hot water heater, a hydronic air handler, and a primary pump controlling flow of hot water from the water heater into the hydronic air handler, which has a hydronic coil, a blower, and a first control panel having a CPU in operative communicates with the thermostat. The hydronic coil receives hot water from the water heater to warm air passing over the hydronic coil. The primary pump is in operative communication with the first control panel and an indicator of hot water flow. The indicator of hot water flow is in operative communication with either the thermostat or the first control panel, and any CPU in the system stores a priority instruction, which upon an indication of hot water flow deactivates or delays activation of the primary pump for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A security alarm system comprises an RFID tag mounted on a window, a sensor including an RFID reader mounted on the window, and a control panel. A distance between the sensor and the RFID tag increases when the window is opened. The sensor signals the control panel to trigger an alarm when the distance, between the sensor and the RFID increases beyond a threshold distance and the sensor cannot read the RFID tag.

Abstract: There is provided a method of installing a magnetic proximity sensor including positioning the magnetic field sensor in a desired location and positioning a magnet in a desired location relative to the magnetic field sensor, with an indicator of the sensor continuing to be turned on during the predetermined period of time when the magnetic field generated by the magnet is sensed by the magnetic field sensor, and being turned off during the predetermined period of time when the magnetic field generated by the magnet is not sensed by the magnetic field sensor. The indicator light thus assists in determining proper relative positioning of the magnet and the magnetic field sensor. If after the predetermined period of time more time is needed to install the magnetic proximity sensor, the method includes initiates another predetermined period of time by removing and replacing a lid of the magnetic proximity sensor.

Abstract: A common vent application and an independent fan coil are disclosed for improved heating, cooling and water making in a building. The independent fan coil obviates the common boilers and chillers in addition to all the common heating and cooling distribution piping used in known systems. Instead, the fan coils contain all the hydronic heating components and all the components needed to provide AC without the use of common boilers and chilled water systems. The fan coils utilize common vent shaft ducting to exhaust the products of combustion generated for the independent tankless water heater. In addition, the common vent shaft may utilize a negative static pressure environment to exhaust the heat of rejection from the AC portion of the fan coil unit.

Abstract: The application discloses methods and compositions for the inhibition of the alternative complement pathway. The methods and compositions involve the use of aptamers for inhibiting complement Factor D. The application further provides anti-Factor D aptamers for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration, geographic atrophy, wet age-related macular degeneration or Stargardt disease.

Abstract: There is described a male garment having a body including a front portion and leg openings for a wearer's legs. A resiliently elastic stretch panel is attached to an interior of the body and includes an opening for receiving therethrough the wearer's genitalia. A pouch is defined between the stretch panel and the front portion for receiving therein the wearer's genitalia. A padded member is attached to the interior of the body for cushioning one or more areas of the wearer, such as their crotch and buttocks.

Abstract: An apparatus for stacking hay bales comprises a base frame securable to a motorized vehicle, a plurality of tines pivotally connected to the base frame extending to free distal ends, the tines defining locations therebetween spaced to correspond to a bale of hay and a push bar extending parallel to the base frame and movable between a retracted position proximate to the base frame to an extended position along the plurality of tines to push the hay bales from therebetween. In operation, the apparatus is used by passing at least two of a plurality of tines to each side of a hay bale, lifting the hay bale by a platform extending from a base of the plurality of tines and pushing the hay bales off the tines with the push bar.

Abstract: A common vent application and an independent fan coil are disclosed for improved heating, cooling and water making in a building. The independent fan coil obviates the common boilers and chillers in addition to all the common heating and cooling distribution piping used in known systems. Instead, the fan coils contain all the hydronic heating components and all the components needed to provide AC without the use of common boilers and chilled water systems. The fan coils utilize common vent shaft ducting to exhaust the products of combustion generated for the independent tankless water heater. In addition, the common vent shaft may utilize a negative static pressure environment to exhaust the heat of rejection from the AC portion of the fan coil unit.

Abstract: An inflatable portable ledge apparatus comprises an inflatable platform having a plurality of transverse baffles and a plurality of longitudinal baffles. There are a plurality of suspension straps connected to the inflatable platform. The suspension straps are connected the inflatable platform so that a load on the inflatable platform is distributed across all the suspension straps when the portable ledge apparatus is anchored at a single point.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a panel of biomarkers, a kit for detecting it, and its use in the detection of microsatellite instability (MSI) as well as non-invasive diagnosis, prognostic evaluation, selection of treatment or genetic screening of cancer, preferably colorectal cancer (such as bowel cancer), gastric cancer or endometrial cancer in a plasma sample. On the other hand, the present disclosure provides a method for detecting microsatellite instability (MSI) and disease-related gene mutations through plasma based on next-generation sequencing, and a device for implementing the method, especially the use of such detection method in the non-invasive diagnosis, prognostic evaluation, selection of treatment or genetic screening of patients with cancer, preferably colorectal cancer (such as bowel cancer), gastric cancer or endometrial cancer.

Abstract: There is provided a method of generating a machine learning (ML) model ensemble for computing likelihood of an entity failing to meet a target parameter, comprising: training ML-sub-models that each output sub-values for an input of raw data elements, training a principal ML model that outputs a value of an entity parameter corresponding to the target parameter for an input of the sub-values, using a training dataset including for sample entities, the ML-sub-values and corresponding entity parameters, inputting raw data elements associated with the entity into the ML-sub-models to obtain respective sub-values, in iterations: computing simulated adjustments to the sub-values to generate adjusted sub-values that are inputted into the principal ML model to obtain simulated values for the entity parameter, and generating a risk classifier that generates a likelihood of the entity failing to meet the target parameter according to an analysis of the simulated values for the entity parameter.

Abstract: A seated exercise unit includes a base raised from a floor and supported thereby. The base extends between a first end and an opposed second end. A resistance-generating assembly includes a stationary band anchor attached to the base. The resistance-generating assembly includes a displaceable seat member removably mounted to the base and displaceable therealong between the first and second ends of the base. The seat member has a displaceable band anchor spaced apart from the stationary band anchor and displaceable with the seat member relative to the stationary band anchor. At least one resilient band is mountable to the stationary and displaceable band anchors and extends therebetween. The at least one resilient band generates resistance upon being elastically deformed by displacement of the displaceable band anchor relative to the stationary band anchor.

Abstract: There is provide a method of installing a security alarm system in a building having one of a doorbell chime, a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector and a thermostat in an existing location. The method includes disconnecting the one of the doorbell chime, the smoke detector, the carbon monoxide detector and the thermostat from existing wiring thereof. The method includes removing from the existing location the one of the doorbell chime, the smoke detector, the carbon monoxide detector and the thermostat. The method includes installing in the existing location a security control panel. The method includes connecting the existing wiring to the security control panel so as to receive power therefrom.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes an elongated support element extending between first and second ends. The support element has a mounting member located at each of the first and second ends to engage with a door or wall surface and mount the support element thereto. A resistance-generating assembly includes a stationary member attached to the support element. A displaceable member is mountable to the support element and displaceable therealong relative to the stationary member. A resilient member is removably mountable between the stationary and displaceable members. The resilient member generates resistance upon being elastically deformed by displacement of the displaceable member relative to the stationary member. A pulley is mounted to the displaceable member and displaceable therewith, and another pulley is mounted to the support element. A hand-operable cable engages the pulleys to effect displacement of the displaceable member relative to the stationary member. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified airfoil, comprising: an original airfoil having an original leading edge profile with an original leading edge terminating at an x,y co-ordinate of 0,0 and a trailing edge terminating at an x,y co-ordinate of 1,0; and a shape modification element attached to the original airfoil such that a new leading edge of a new leading edge profile formed by the shape modification element terminates at a negative x co-ordinate relative to the original leading edge, wherein the new leading edge profile has a new leading edge profile shape with a NACA mean chord line between 0.3 and 0.7, a thickness between 12% and 17% of the chord line, with a maximum thickness located between 10% and 40% of the chord line, starting from the new leading edge of the new leading edge profile; and a leading edge radius between 1% and 6% of the chord line.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatus for coupling an item to another item. The apparatus comprises a coupler mounted on the item and comprising a mating face having a plurality of catches thereon, the plurality of catches comprising at least one complementary pair of catches positioned and shaped to be engaged with corresponding catches of another coupler having an identical mating face when mating faces of two couplers are facewise engaged with and rotated relative to each other to align with each other. The coupler may be implemented as a floor plate of a magazine, as a clip, or in other forms.