Abstract: In one aspect, a vent for use in an electronic device for absorbing electromagnetic radiation is disclosed, which includes a body comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and a radiation-absorbing filler distributed within said thermoplastic polymer for absorbing electromagnetic radiation, said body further comprising a plurality of openings. The body is adapted for coupling to a frame of an electronic device to absorb electromagnetic radiation and to allow heat transfer via air flow through said openings between an interior of the frame and an external environment.

Abstract: In one aspect, a multi-layer absorber is disclosed, which comprises a proximal layer having a radiation-receiving surface adapted for receiving electromagnetic radiation, and a distal layer disposed adjacent the proximal layer to receive at least a portion of the received radiation, if any, transmitted through said proximal layer, wherein said proximal layer exhibits an index of refraction having a real part that is less than the real part of an index of refraction of the said distal layer for at least one frequency of the electromagnetic radiation in a range of about 1 GHz to about 110 GHz.

Abstract: In one aspect, a multi-layer absorber is disclosed, which comprises a proximal layer having a radiation-receiving surface adapted for receiving electromagnetic radiation, and a distal layer disposed adjacent the proximal layer to receive at least a portion of the received radiation, if any, transmitted through said proximal layer, wherein said proximal layer exhibits an index of refraction having a real part that is less than the real part of an index of refraction of the said distal layer for at least one frequency of the electromagnetic radiation in a range of about 1 GHz to about 110 GHz.

Abstract: A system and method for incentivizing the participants' improvement in exercise participation in a health plan including a plurality of participants, without an employer's knowledge of the participants' individual health data. Initially, a randomly-generated identifier is assigned to each of the participants. Next, an exercise schedule is assigned to each of the participants. Points are allocated to each participant based on exercise participation, and incentives are provided for the participants, in the form of prizes awarded to each of the participants based on the number of points respectively allocated. Reports are generated indicating the degree of participation by aggregate participants and by individual participants.

Abstract: A radar absorbing holster for use with an electromagnetic radiation generating device is disclosed. The radar absorbing holster comprises a rigid housing having a closed end and an open end defining an inner cavity. The housing has electromagnetically reflective properties, and an electromagnetically absorbing foam layer that is disposed on the inner surface of the housing.

Abstract: A radar absorbing apparatus for use with an electromagnetic radiation generating device is disclosed. The radar absorbing apparatus comprises a rigid housing having a closed end and an open end defining an inner cavity. The open end is formed to have a peripheral edge dimensioned to mate to the interior surface of a motor vehicle window. The housing has electromagnetically reflective properties. In addition, the housing has an aperture that extends through the closed end of the housing that communicates with the cavity. This aperture is dimensioned to receive an operative end of the electromagnetic radiation generating device. The apparatus further includes an electromagnetically absorbing layer that is disposed on the inner surface of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to apparatus and methods used in chemically reducing pollutants in effluent gas flow. More particularly, the present invention relates to ionization of effluent gas from an effluent gas source by passage of the effluent gas through a resonance field, and potentialization and purification of the effluent gas by passage of the effluent gas through a continuous electrical arc. Preferably, the resonance field and the continuous electrical arc are both generated by an alternating current. The result of using the apparatus and method of the present invention is a release of stabilized air particles without a high consumption of energy, and without producing waste products requiring subsequent collection.