Abstract: A flexible coupling device for a spinning or co-rotating scroll device and associated systems and methods are provided. The coupling device may be configured to couple a first scroll and a second scroll of a co-rotating scroll device. Further, a first scroll shaft of the first scroll and a second scroll shaft of the second scroll are maintained in parallel misalignment by the coupling device. The coupling device may comprise a coupling ring and a plurality of connecting members extending from the coupling ring. Each connecting member includes a flexure arm configured to elastically move or flex between a first flexed position and a second flexed position which contributes to maintaining the parallel misalignment between the first scroll shaft and the second scroll shaft.

Abstract: A bathing apparatus for a pet, comprising a top section comprising walls to hold a pet; a bottom section adapted to support and seat the apparatus on a surface; and a bathing section situated between the top and bottom sections comprising a bathing floor configured for the pet to sit or stand on; wherein the bathing section is adapted to allow bathing water to flow away from the pet. The bathing section may comprise a bathing floor and an outer section adapted to allow water to flow through. The apparatus may be used as a bath or a shower. The apparatus may be collapsible for storage during non-use.

Abstract: A scroll device includes a fixed scroll with a first involute and a first cooling chamber; an orbiting scroll with a second involute and a second cooling chamber, the orbiting scroll mounted to the fixed scroll via a mechanical coupling, the orbiting scroll configured to orbit relative to the fixed scroll around an orbital axis; a flexible conduit in fluid communication with the first cooling chamber and the second cooling chamber, the flexible conduit extending around the orbital axis from a first side of the scroll device to a second side of the scroll device; and an integrated aftercooler.

Abstract: A weather protection assembly, comprising three or more support legs, wherein the support legs have an upper end and a lower end, the support legs comprise a fabric having a top layer, a bottom layer, and a continuous space between the top and bottom layers, the support legs upper ends are configured to meet at an apex and the support legs lower ends are configured to rest on a surface, and the fabric top or bottom layer is coupled to a flexible rod. An independent umbrella may be positioned in the space between fabric layers, which independent umbrella is configured to be freely re-positioned about the assembly. An assembly may comprise a fixed umbrella portion.

Abstract: A dual-drive co-rotating scroll device includes a housing; a first scroll rotatably mounted within the housing via a first cylindrical extension and a first plurality of bearings, and having a first axis of rotation; and a second scroll rotatably mounted within the housing via a second cylindrical extension and a second plurality of bearings, and having a second axis of rotation different than the first axis of rotation. At least one of the first cylindrical extension and the second cylindrical extension may comprise a plurality of permanent magnets and operate as a rotor of a first motor. An Oldham ring may be positioned between the first scroll and the second scroll and configured to maintain a relative angular position between the first scroll and the second scroll.

Abstract: Scroll devices with cooling fluid supplied through a crankshaft are provided. The device may comprise an orbiting scroll operably connected to a fixed scroll and a crankshaft operably connected to the orbiting scroll. A first seal may be positioned about an outer surface of the crankshaft to form a seal with the outer surface. A second seal may be positioned about an outer surface of the crankshaft to form a seal with the outer surface. A first channel and a second channel extend through the crankshaft and are in fluid communication with the orbiting scroll and a fluid source and a fluid reservoir.

Abstract: A container assembly for collecting and/or storing refuse, the assembly comprising a container body and a lid, wherein the container body comprises a wall section and a lower base section defining a container body interior, the container body having an open top end, the lid is configured to enclose the body open end, the lid comprises an opening configured for insertion of matter into the container body, the lid opening accounts for a portion of a total surface area of the lid and the opening, and the lid comprises a door configured to open and close the lid opening.

Abstract: A scroll device has a fixed scroll, and orbiting scroll, and at least an integrated cooling loop configured to receive coolant to cool the fixed scroll and the orbiting scroll. A flexible conduit is provided that curves radially around an orbital axis of the orbiting scroll to transfer coolant along integrated cooling loop. The integrated cooling loop separates coolant used to cool the fixed scroll and the orbiting scroll from the involutes of the scroll device providing clean operation of the scroll device. The integrated cooling loop may be defined by the flexible conduit, one or more cooling chambers, and/or one or more cooling passageways.

Abstract: An image based pairing system to perform operations that include, detecting a peripheral device to be identified for use by a user of the computing device, the peripheral device comprising a display screen that displays a graphical element assigned to a memory location of the peripheral device; identifying the graphical element assigned to the memory location of the peripheral device responsive to the detecting the peripheral device at the client device; causing, by one or more processors of the computing device, display of a presentation of the graphical element assigned to the memory location of the peripheral device among a plurality of graphical elements at the computing device; receiving an input that selects the presentation of the graphical element from among the plurality of graphical elements at the computing device; and establishing a communicative connection between the computing device and the peripheral device.

Abstract: A container assembly for collecting and/or storing refuse, the assembly comprising a container body and a lid, wherein the container body comprises a wall section and a lower base section defining a container body interior, the container body having an open top end, the lid is configured to enclose the body open end, the lid comprises an opening configured for insertion of matter into the container body, the lid opening accounts for a portion of a total surface area of the lid and the opening, and the lid comprises a door configured to open and close the lid opening.

Abstract: A system for encouraging a child to learn to read, comprising a computing device and at least one physical manipulative, wherein the computing device can identify the physical manipulative and display at least one word relating to the physical manipulative. In an embodiment, a letter identification board with letter manipulatives is included, wherein a child can spell out a word on the letter identification board and the computing device shows an animation of the physical manipulative performing the action indicated by the word.

Abstract: A storage box combination includes multiple storage boxes. Each of the storage boxes includes two side boards, at least two laminates, and at least one back board. The two side boards are arranged in parallel. The at least two laminates are located between the two side boards. The at least one back board is located between the two side boards. The storage boxes are arranged from left to right or stacked from bottom to top, in which any two adjacent storage boxes are connected by screws. Thus, the storage boxes are locked by screws, so that the number and arrangement of the storage boxes can be adjusted freely.

Abstract: A scroll device is disclosed having a housing, a motor having a shaft, an orbiting scroll connected to the shaft for moving the orbiting scroll, a fixed scroll mated to the orbiting scroll, an idler shaft for aligning the orbiting scroll and the fixed scroll, an inlet formed in the housing and/or the fixed scroll for receiving a cooling liquid, and a channel formed in the idler shaft for receiving the cooling liquid.

Abstract: A machine causes a touch-sensitive screen to present a graphical user interface that depicts a slider control aligned with a word that includes a first alphabetic letter and a second alphabetic letter. A first zone of the slider control corresponds to the first alphabetic letter, and a second zone of the slider control corresponds to the second alphabetic letter. The machine detects a touch-and-drag input that begins within the first zone and enters the second zone. In response to the touch-and-drag input beginning within the first zone, the machine presents a first phoneme that corresponds to the first alphabetic letter, and the presenting of the first phoneme may include audio playback of the first phoneme. In response to the touch-and-drag input entering the second zone, the machine presents a second phoneme that corresponds to the second alphabetic letter, which may include audio playback of the second phoneme.

Abstract: A scroll device includes a fixed scroll with an idler shaft bearing, an orbiting scroll with another idler shaft bearing; and an eccentric idler shaft having first and second arms extending in opposite directions and ending at first and second ends, the first and second arms supported by the fixed scroll idler shaft bearing and the orbiting scroll idler shaft bearing, respectively. The eccentric idler shaft has a hollow core extending from the first end to the second end, with at least one channel extending through the first arm and enabling fluid communication between the hollow core and the at least one first bearing, and at least one second channel extending through the second arm and enabling fluid communication between the hollow core and the least one second bearing.

Abstract: A magazine rack includes two opposite primary boards, two opposite secondary boards each assembled with one of the two primary boards, multiple connecting rods mounted between the two primary boards and mounted between the two secondary boards, and a bearing cloth unit mounted on the connecting rods. Thus, the bearing cloth unit is used to place books, newspapers or magazines for user's taking and reading.

Abstract: A scroll device includes a fixed scroll with a first involute and a first cooling chamber; an orbiting scroll with a second involute and a second cooling chamber, the orbiting scroll mounted to the fixed scroll via a mechanical coupling, the orbiting scroll configured to orbit relative to the fixed scroll around an orbital axis; a flexible conduit in fluid communication with the first cooling chamber and the second cooling chamber, the flexible conduit extending around the orbital axis from a first side of the scroll device to a second side of the scroll device; and an integrated aftercooler.

Abstract: A scroll device has a fixed scroll, and orbiting scroll, and at least one cooling chamber configured to receive coolant to cool the fixed scroll or the orbiting scroll. A flexible conduit that curves around an orbital axis of the orbiting scroll may transfer coolant into or out of the at least one cooling chamber. The scroll device may have a motor with a motor jacket configured to receive coolant for cooling the motor. One or more involutes of the scroll device may comprise a wall coated or plated with a solid abrasion-resistant lubricant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a technology for automatically triggering delivery of a digital receipt for a financial transaction based on a previously stored electronic address for receiving digital receipts. In at least some embodiments, the technology includes a digital receipt system working in coordination with one or more merchants' POS device to deliver receipts for current transactions based on a previously stored electronic address from past transactions. The first time a user utilizes a payment instrument in a transaction, the system associates and stores the payment-instrument information with an identifier of the user. The next time a transaction is detected that involves the identifier, the system automatically triggers receipt delivery to an electronic address associated with the identifier.