Abstract: The umbrella for pets comprises an umbrella, a front support, and a rear support. The umbrella may be adapted to shield a pet from weather. As non-limiting examples, the weather may comprise rain, snow, sleet, sunshine, or combinations thereof. The front support and the rear support may be adapted to removably couple to the pet and may hold the umbrella above the pet. The front support and the rear support may pivot up against a canopy of the umbrella for storage and transportation. In some embodiments, a left side panel and a right side panel may detachably couple to the sides of the umbrella to provide additional shielding from wind-blown weather. In some embodiments, a carrying bag may be uniquely adapted to transport the umbrella when not in use on the pet.

Abstract: The smart card with random temporary account number generation provides an authenticating system coupled with an access or transaction card, such as a credit card. The card includes first and second memory storage media, with the first memory medium containing a plurality of temporary account or authentication numbers. The card also has a biometric sensor, such as a fingerprint scanner, and the second memory stores the biometric parameters of the authorized user. A processor compares the biometric parameters with the measured biometric readings to enable the card. The processor has a random number generator, allowing for the randomized selection of one of the account numbers stored in the first memory, thus providing a temporary account number for the transaction. A remote site includes an identical random number generator and set of account numbers, allowing the temporary account number to be verified and then discarded, following the transaction.

Abstract: The smart card with random temporary account number generation provides an authenticating system coupled with an access or transaction card, such as a credit card. The card includes first and second memory storage media, with the first memory medium containing a plurality of temporary account or authentication numbers. The card also has a biometric sensor, such as a fingerprint scanner, and the second memory stores the biometric parameters of the authorized user. A processor compares the biometric parameters with the measured biometric readings to enable the card. The processor has a random number generator, allowing for the randomized selection of one of the account numbers stored in the first memory, thus providing a temporary account number for the transaction. A remote site includes an identical random number generator and set of account numbers, allowing the temporary account number to be verified and then discarded, following the transaction.

Abstract: A toilet seat control system which includes a temperature controller that allows a user(s) to easily pre-set the temperature to keep the toilet seat comfortably warm no matter what the ambient temperature. An additional feature includes an adjustable timer which functions to automatically activate a seat lowering mechanism after a timed interval.