Abstract: Systems and methods for a convertible car seat in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a convertible car seat includes an outer shell having a seat portion and a back portion, a base assembly having a mechanism for mounting the car seat, an adjustable headrest, and an adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for the digital authentication and/or digital enhancement of real-world physical items by integrating laser engraving, blockchain, optical scanning, multi-component code verification and information processing technologies to create permanent, secure, connected asset identifiers in both digital and physical formats for physical item anti-counterfeiting, anti-theft, item provenance and information storage applications. The present invention also relates to a system and method for the creation of unique non-fungible digital tokens which can be permanently connected or paired to unique physical items in the real world via the use of laser engraving techniques and multi-component information or QR code designs that are laser engraved on a physical item, and then optically scanned by anyone with a smartphone.

Abstract: A method includes the steps of providing a computer with a processor, a system clipboard for storing data, and a custom clipboard for storing data, and performing a copy step N times, wherein N is an integer greater than zero. The copy step includes receiving a copy event for an Nth piece of data to the system clipboard, and intercepting the copy event for the Nth piece of data and saving the Nth piece of data in the custom clipboard. Then, after performing the copy step N times, the method includes performing a paste step P times, wherein P is an integer greater than one and less than or equal to N, and the paste step includes receiving a paste event for a Pth piece of data, and intercepting the paste event of the Pth piece of data and reading the Pth piece of data from the custom clipboard.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite tread, the method comprising the steps of: forming a coextruded strip of a first compound and a second compound, wherein the first compound is a tread compound, and the second compound is formed from a second compound, wherein the tread is formed from winding the coextruded strip onto the tire building drum while varying the ratio of the first compound to the second compound.

Abstract: A method includes the steps of providing a computer with a processor, a system clipboard for storing data, and a custom clipboard for storing data, and performing a copy step N times, wherein N is an integer greater than zero. The copy step includes receiving a copy event for an Nth piece of data to the system clipboard, and intercepting the copy event for the Nth piece of data and saving the Nth piece of data in the custom clipboard. Then, after performing the copy step N times, the method includes performing a paste step P times, wherein P is an integer greater than one and less than or equal to N, and the paste step includes receiving a paste event for a Pth piece of data, and intercepting the paste event of the Pth piece of data and reading the Pth piece of data from the custom clipboard.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite apex, the method comprising the steps of: forming a coextruded strip of a first compound and a second compound, wherein the second compound is a compound different than the first compound, wherein the apex is formed from winding the coextruded strip while varying the ratio of the first compound to the second compound.

Abstract: Various examples are directed to computer-implemented systems and methods for providing an alternative investment asset dashboard. A method includes receiving a financial asset input indicating financial instruments from or regarding a user having an online financial services account, and using the financial asset input to locate and extract physical asset data or impact data based on the financial asset input. Physical assets or impacts of financial instruments are determined based on the physical asset data or the impact data, and an investment asset dashboard is composed for the user based on the physical assets or the impacts. The investment asset dashboard is displayed on a graphical user interface.

Abstract: Various examples are directed to computer-implemented systems and methods for artificial intelligence investment and article recommendations. A method includes receiving a user input indicating values or interests of a user, analyzing the user input to locate and extract preference data from the user input, and tracking activities of the user. Using machine learning, differences between the preference data and the tracked activities are determined to illustrate contradictions by the user, and a recommendation is composed for the user based on the determined differences. The recommendation is displayed on a graphical user interface to assist the user in aligning the activities of the user with the values or interests of the user.

Abstract: A child safety seat may include a base configured to be operably coupled to a vehicle seat, a seat shell configured to receive and secure a child therein, and a multi-functional energy absorber. The seat shell may be operably coupled to the base such that the seat shell is alternately movable between a plurality of positions relative to the base responsive to operation of a seat positioner assembly, and lockable in the plurality of positions relative to the base responsive to operation of a locking assembly. The multi-functional energy absorber may be disposed between the base and the seat shell. The multi-functional energy absorber may be an integral portion of both the seat positioner assembly and the locking assembly.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite apex, the method comprising the steps of: forming a coextruded strip of a first compound and a second compound, wherein the second compound is a compound different than the first compound, wherein the apex is formed from winding the coextruded strip while varying the ratio of the first compound to the second compound.

Abstract: It has been found that a pneumatic tire comprising non-ground contacting tire components each independently formed from a rubber composition comprising greater than 89% sustainable material content can be manufactured. In one scenario the pneumatic tire is comprised of bio-renewable organic materials, wherein the bio-based content of the organic materials is verifiable, and wherein radiocarbon 14C dating according to ASTM method D6866 shows the level of bio-based content of the organic materials to be at least 40%. In a preferred embodiment the tire has an RFID tag affixed to the innerliner of the tire, wherein the RFID tag designates the level of bio-renewable organic materials in the tire.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a method of providing an air barrier layer to a tire comprising at least the following steps: providing a tire comprising a tire cavity and an inner surface facing the tire cavity, providing a tubular film with at least one open end, and molding at least a portion of the tubular film to form an air barrier layer adapted to the inner surface of the tire. In another aspect, a cured tire is provided which comprises a tire cavity and an inner surface facing the tire cavity, and a tubular film of molten polymer is extruded. Said film is inserted into the tire cavity of the cured tire and expanded in the tire cavity to form an air barrier layer adapted to an inner surface of the tire.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprising non-ground contacting tire components each independently formed from a rubber composition comprising greater than 89% sustainable material content.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite tread, the method comprising the steps of forming a coextruded strip of a first compound and a second compound, wherein the first compound is a tread compound, and the second compound is formed from a high-wear compound, wherein the tread is formed from winding the coextruded strip onto the tire building drum while varying the ratio of the first compound to the second compound.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite tread, the method comprising the steps of forming a coextruded strip of a first compound and a second compound, wherein the first compound is a tread compound, and the second compound is formed from a high-wear compound, wherein the tread is formed from winding the coextruded strip onto the tire building drum while varying the ratio of the first compound to the second compound.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a child seat in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a child seat includes an outer shell having a seat portion and a back portion, and a base assembly having a mechanism for mounting the car seat and a recline mechanism.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a convertible car seat in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a convertible car seat includes an outer shell having a seat portion and a back portion, a base assembly having a mechanism for mounting the car seat, an adjustable headrest, and an adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite tread, the method comprising the steps of: forming a coextruded strip of a first compound and a second compound, wherein the first compound is a tread compound, and the second compound is formed from a second compound, wherein the tread is formed from winding the coextruded strip onto the tire building drum while varying the ratio of the first compound to the second compound

Abstract: One or more embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus for forming a continuous strip of a first compound that is encapsulated by a second compound. The apparatus allows the mixture ratio of the first compound to the second compound to vary. The first compound may be a sealant, and the second compound may be a rubber.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite tread, the method comprising the steps of: forming a coextruded strip of a first compound and a second compound, wherein the first compound is a tread compound, and the second compound is formed from a second compound, wherein the tread is formed from winding the coextruded strip onto the tire building drum while varying the ratio of the first compound to the second compound