Abstract: A multifunctional mask having a base covering that covers a wearer's oral and nasal areas, the mask having one or more of the following: one or more pockets located on the base covering for light cargo items; a drape covering the base providing additional protection; a drape extension attached to the drape capable of extending down from the base; an opening area having an opening sized for devices to be inserted in the wearer's mouth; a primary cover covering the opening area; a secondary cover overlapped by the primary cover covering the opening area; a base filter pocket and/or a drape filter pocket for filter materials; attachment slots for attaching the mask to other facial coverings; one or more headset holders for communication devices; and the base having a grid structure allowing air to flow easily through the base to an attached facial covering.

Abstract: A multifunctional mask having a base covering that covers a wearer's oral and nasal areas, the mask having one or more of the following: one or more pockets located on the base covering for light cargo items; a drape covering the base providing additional protection; a drape extension attached to the drape capable of extending down from the base; an opening area having an opening sized for devices to be inserted in the wearer's mouth; a primary cover covering the opening area; a secondary cover overlapped by the primary cover covering the opening area; a base filter pocket and/or a drape filter pocket for filter materials; attachment slots for attaching the mask to other facial coverings; one or more headset holders for communication devices; and the base having a grid structure allowing air to flow easily through the base to an attached facial covering.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide simplified control over image configuration from virtually any capture device and allows that image to be recorded and/or projected or displayed on any monitor is disclosed. This universality enables general ease of use, and uncouples the capture device from expensive system support, thus providing a method to more efficiently utilize resources.

Abstract: A hard disk destruction apparatus is presented having a penetrating point that is manually pressed against a hard disk. The point has an angled tip designed to penetrate the hard disk casing and deform the hard disk platters within. The manual pressing avoids the use of any electrical power or other fuel. In one described embodiment, a mechanical arbor press provides the necessary force. A transparent safety shield surrounds the hard disk during destruction. A restraint prevents upward movement of the hard disk when the point is extracted.

Abstract: A hard disk destruction apparatus is presented having a penetrating point that is manually pressed against a hard disk. The point has an angled tip designed to penetrate the hard disk casing and deform the hard disk platters within. The manual pressing avoids the use of any electrical power or other fuel. In one described embodiment, a mechanical arbor press provides the necessary force. A transparent safety shield surrounds the hard disk during destruction. A restraint prevents upward movement of the hard disk when the point is extracted.

Abstract: An egg is provided with an advertisement and a freshness date upon the egg. The advertisement and freshness date may be applied to the egg with radiant energy. The egg may move through an egg-handling machine through a region where the radiant energy may be applied to the egg. The radiant energy discolors the egg, thereby creating text and graphics, which form the advertisement and freshness date.

Abstract: An adhesive printing material assembly includes a transport material and one or more adhesive printing materials that are releasably affixed to the transport material. The transport material can be a standard-sized sheet of paper that, in some instances, is a blank paper. The adhesive printing materials, such as Post-its each include an adhesive portion and a non-adhesive portion on the same side of the adhesive printing material. The adhesive portion is releasably affixed to the transport material, which enables the adhesive printing materials it to be fed through the printing device while affixed to the transport materials. After printing, the adhesive printing materials can be removed from the transport material without causing damage to either the adhesive printing materials or the transport material, thereby enabling the transport material to be reused for a subsequent and standard printing application.

Abstract: A method of marking an egg is disclosed and comprises applying radiant energy to the shell of an egg so as to cause discoloration of the eggshell, thereby forming a marking comprising at least a traceability code and a freshness date. Apparatus is also disclosed for applying markings on eggs being processed by an egg-handling machine that is designed and configured to transport a plurality of eggs therethrough, wherein the apparatus comprises a radiant energy source located in proximity to the egg-handling machine, the radiant energy source being configured to apply radiant energy to the eggs as the eggs are transported past the radiant energy source to selectively discolor the shell of the eggs and form markings on the shell, including a freshness date and a traceability code.