Abstract: A power tool, such as a cast saw is disclosed. The cast saw is equipped with at least one thermocouple and and/or at least one infrared detector that measure the temperature of the cutting blade on the cast saw or the area in the cast immediately surrounding the cutting blade. The cast saw is also equipped with at least one LED that can alert a user of the cast saw when blade or the area in the cast immediately surrounding the blade is approaching or has reached a temperature that may burn a patient. Also disclosed is a shroud for the cutting blade of the cast saw. The shroud not only surrounds at least part of the blade but also houses the thermocouple or infrared detector and the LEDs(s). A method of operating the cast saw to cut a cast off of a patient is also disclosed.

Abstract: A power tool, such as a cast saw is disclosed. The cast saw is equipped with at least one thermocouple and and/or at least one infrared detector that measure the temperature of the cutting blade on the cast saw or the area in the cast immediately surrounding the cutting blade. The cast saw is also equipped with at least one LED that can alert a user of the cast saw when blade or the area in the cast immediately surrounding the blade is approaching or has reached a temperature that may burn a patient. Also disclosed is a shroud for the cutting blade of the cast saw. The shroud not only surrounds at least part of the blade but also houses the thermocouple or infrared detector and the LEDs(s). A method of operating the cast saw to cut a cast off of a patient is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for acquiring data from a user at the time of a card payment made using a payment terminal, in which: a data acquisition request is displayed (26) on a screen of the payment terminal following the completion of the payment transaction; the data is acquired (28) by the payment terminal; the acquired data is validated (30) in the terminal; and, if the data is valid, the data is transmitted (34 or 37) by the payment terminal to a consolidation server and a card removal authorization message is displayed (36) on the screen of the terminal. The acquisition includes a maximum period parameter and the data is considered to be invalid if acquired after said maximum period and/or if acquired when the chip card is not in the payment terminal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for acquiring data from a user at the time of a card payment made using a payment terminal, in which: a data acquisition request is displayed (26) on a screen of the payment terminal following the completion of the payment transaction; the data is acquired (28) by the payment terminal; the acquired data is validated (30) in the terminal; and, if the data is valid, the data is transmitted (34 or 37) by the payment terminal to a consolidation server and a card removal authorisation message is displayed (36) on the screen of the terminal. The acquisition includes a maximum period parameter and the data is considered to be invalid if acquired after said maximum period and/or if acquired when the chip card is not in the payment terminal.

Abstract: A method includes transporting with a vehicle to a first location a first article addressed to a recipient associated with the first location. The first article is deposited at the first location. A second article that includes a technical nutrient is retrieved from the first location. The second article is transported with the vehicle to an intake node of a mail delivery network. The second article is transported via the mail delivery network to one of a plurality of geographically separated intake nodes of a technical nutrient redistribution network. Alternatively, the second article may include a biological nutrient or a biotechnical nutrient, and the redistribution network is a biological nutrient or biotechnical nutrient redistribution network.

Abstract: A method of processing a communication apparatus includes putting the communication apparatus into a distribution channel for distribution via one or more intermediaries to a user of the communication apparatus, the user of which can forward the communication apparatus to a desired recipient. The communication apparatus includes a substrate and a communication element coupled to the substrate and is constructed of one or more materials that are a bio-technical nutrient. The communication apparatus is received from a recipient directly or via one or more intermediaries. The communication apparatus is processed to prepare a second communication apparatus for distribution to another user.

Abstract: The archery bow hanger provides an archer with the ability to hang his bow at anytime while in the woods, a tree stand, a ground stand, or a hunting blind. The bow is always within reach, even when climbing a tree, and arrows can be notched while the bow is hanging so that the archer is ready to shoot at all times. Use of the archery bow hanger increases the enjoyment of hunting by freeing the archer's hands for other activities such as binocular usage, relaxation, eating, and drinking. By providing an alternative to leaning the bow against a tree or laying it on the ground, this invention keeps the bow free of leaves, dirt, bark, twigs, grass, or mud. The archery bow hangar consists mainly of a hollow metal tube with a bracket on one end and a hook on the other end. The bracket is adaptable for right and left-handed archers and is mounted on the bow by attaching it at the quiver or sight mount screw holes.

Abstract: A system and method for accessing promotion information and for generating available rewards therefrom is disclosed. The system stores a plurality of promotion information records, where each record includes an available reward in connection with a purchase from a vendor. The system also stores a user profile for a system user which includes user preference information based upon preferences of the user. The stored promotion information records are presented to the user. Such user selects records for presentation and selects the available reward of a record. The selected available reward is the stored for the user. A reward is issued to the user upon presentation of a pre-determined account identifier to a vendor in connection with a purchase for which the available reward has been stored. The account identifier identifies an account from which funds are to be transferred to the vendor.

Abstract: A portable carrying case for a laptop computer is disclosed which may be readily converted into a rolling case. This conversion is accomplished with minimal additional weight or bulk, by a retractable handle which extends into, and through, the interior of the case, and while not in use, may be disconnected from the case. A narrow elongated roller is mounted along the bottom edge of the laptop carrying case for transporting the case along the ground surface. The narrow elongated roller may also be removed from the case when it is desired to utilize the case in a non-rolling mode of operation.

Abstract: A portable carrying case is provided which can be converted between a manual carrying and rolling modes of operation. During the rolling modes of operation a handle is extended upward from the case, and the case is traversed along the floor surface by a roller means secured to the bottom of the case. A shoulder strap and/or manual graspable handle is provided for manual lifting of the case during its manual carrying mode of operation. A predetermined spacing is provided between the roller means and back wall of the case so that when the case is in its manual mode of operation the roller means, which may have accumulated dirt, will not be against the user's body.

Abstract: A system for accessing and displaying promotion information and for generating redeemable coupons based on at least one of the accessed promotions stores promotion information records each of which includes an electronic coupon offer and information in connection with a product/service a merchant sells. The system also stores a user profile for a system user which includes user preference information. The stored records are presented according to a hierarchical menu structure. The user navigates menus to select promotion information records for presentation. The user electronically clips the coupon offer of the presented record and the electronic clipped coupon is stored. At the merchant, the electronic clipped coupon is accessed and reviewed, and a paper coupon corresponding to the electronic clipped coupon is selectively generated for redemption by the merchant.

Abstract: An extensible and retractable display device for wheeled luggage comprises a plurality of panels which extend and retract upon extension and retraction, respectively, of the display device. The display device is attached to a telescoping handle for the luggage and retracts and extends along with the retraction and extension, respectively, of the telescoping handle.

Abstract: An inclined handle structure for a wheeled case comprises an inclined handle attached at a fixed angle with respect to a wall of the wheeled case. The inclined handle retracts toward and extends from the wall of the wheeled case while being held in a guide which is fixedly attached to the wheeled case. The wheeled case can be tipped on its wheels and pushed or pulled by means of the inclined handle. Alternatively, if the wheeled case has sufficient wheels the case can be pushed or pulled in an upright position by the inclined handle.

Abstract: An extensible and retractable display device for wheeled luggage comprises a plurality of panels which extend and retract upon extension and retraction, respectively, of the display device. The display device is attached to a telescoping handle for the luggage and retracts and extends along with the retraction and extension, respectively, of the telescoping handle.

Abstract: A handle structure for wheeled luggage comprises a U-shaped telescoping handle and one or two swing out handles pivotably attached to the U-shaped telescoping handle. The wheeled luggage can be pushed or pulled in a first set of two collinear directions by the U-shaped telescoping handle and can be pushed or pulled in a second set of two collinear directions by the one or two swing out handles. The first set of two collinear directions in which the wheeled luggage can be propelled by the one or two swing out handles are parallel to a first line which is perpendicular to a second line which is parallel to the second set of two collinear directions.

Abstract: A wheeled article of luggage, such as a carry-on case, is provided with an elongate member which is extensible for it to secure an article of auxiliary luggage positioned on a top wall of the wheeled case. The extensible member can be built into the carry-on case, and conveniently stored in an externally accessible pocket.

Abstract: A wheeled article of luggage, such as a carry-on case, is provided with an elongate member which is extensible for it to secure an article of auxiliary luggage positioned on a top wall of the wheeled case. The extensible member can be built into the carry-on case, or into the towing handle of the case, or, can be provided as an add-on to an existing prior art case.

Abstract: A wheeled carry-on case has a rigid base and a guide extending perpendicular to said base in which a retractable handle is slidably received, the base having wheels positioned along the major dimension of the base at one edge thereof, and having wheels positioned at spaced positions along at least one of the minor dimensions of the base, thus permitting the case to be wheeled over a ground surface in a first direction perpendicular to a front and rear of the case, and also, in a second direction extending parallel to the front and rear wall of the case. A single retractable handle is operably positioned to guide the movement in either of the first or second directions.

Abstract: An inclined handle structure for a wheeled case comprises an inclined handle attached at a fixed angle with respect to a wall of the wheeled case. The inclined handle retracts toward and extends from the wall of the wheeled case while being held in a guide which is fixedly attached to the wheeled case. The wheeled case can be tipped on its wheels and pushed or pulled by means of the inclined handle. Alternatively, if the wheeled case has sufficient wheels the case can be pushed or pulled in an upright position by the inclined handle.