Abstract: A therapeutic kinesiology tape includes a thin stretchable, elastic substrate having a first side and a second side, and an active layer disposed on the first side of the elastic substrate. The active layer has an adhesive characteristic and includes a cannabis-based mixture. In an embodiment, the cannabis-based mixture is delivered through the skin via a plurality of small-needle arrays. The kinesiology tape is available in continuous rolls and also pre-cut strips. Additionally, permanent magnets (e.g., healing magnets, acupressure magnets) may be added to the tape.

Abstract: In the disclosed systems and methods for competitive scene completion, a user selects from among one or more affordances, each representing a different challenge and comprising a scene image and plurality of markers. Each marker has independent scene coordinates and a type. The scene and markers of the selected challenge is displayed. For each user marker selection, corresponding furnishing units are displayed. The units match the marker type and include units retained and not retained by the user. User unit selection results in display of a graphic of the selected unit at the corresponding coordinates within the scene. The scene is thereby populated with graphics. The unit selections are submitted upon satisfaction of a challenge completion criterion specifying which scene coordinates must be populated. Responsive to submission, the user unit selections are subjected to community vote on a remote server and the results are provided to the user.

Abstract: An actuation mechanism for simultaneous actuation of first and second variable focal length lenses is disclosed. Each lens comprises a distensible membrane bounding a fluid-filled cavity, the focal length varying with the degree of curvature of the membrane as it distends. The actuation mechanism comprises a hydraulic master actuator in fluid communication with a hydraulic slave actuator associated with the first lens and with a hydraulic slave actuator associated with the second lens. Each slave actuator is configured to vary the degree of distension of the membrane of its associated lens in response to operation of the master actuator, whereby the master actuator is operable to cause a variation of the degree of distension of the membranes of both the first and second lenses simultaneously.

Abstract: An actuation mechanism for simultaneous actuation of first and second variable focal length lenses is disclosed. Each lens comprises a distensible membrane bounding a fluid-filled cavity, the focal length varying with the degree of curvature of the membrane as it distends. The actuation mechanism comprises a hydraulic master actuator in fluid communication with a hydraulic slave actuator associated with the first lens and with a hydraulic slave actuator associated with the second lens. Each slave actuator is configured to vary the degree of distension of the membrane of its associated lens in response to operation of the master actuator, whereby the master actuator is operable to cause a variation of the degree of distension of the membranes of both the first and second lenses simultaneously.

Abstract: An actuation mechanism for simultaneous actuation of first and second variable focal length lenses is disclosed. Each lens comprises a distensible membrane bounding a fluid-filled cavity, the focal length varying with the degree of curvature of the membrane as it distends. The actuation mechanism comprises a hydraulic master actuator in fluid communication with a hydraulic slave actuator associated with the first lens and with a hydraulic slave actuator associated with the second lens. Each slave actuator is configured to vary the degree of distension of the membrane of its associated lens in response to operation of the master actuator, whereby the master actuator is operable to cause a variation of the degree of distension of the membranes of both the first and second lenses simultaneously.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for manufacturing a wipe in a three dimensional form out of an essentially flat piece of material. The apparatus produces a blank (12) of essentially flat planar form with a pleat folded on each side. The folded blanks are fed by a conveyor belt (21) to an opening station (22). The opening station comprises a pair of movable pinch rollers (34, 35) which selectively grab individual blanks from the conveyor belt and feed them via belts (32, 33) to a pair of counter-rotating drums (30, 31). The blanks are ejected from the drums, which partially opens them up in the process. The partially open blanks are fed onto a shaped former (37), where the final process of forming the wipe into its chosen three dimensional form is completed.

Abstract: A network controller device connected to a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN) is in communication with a communication device through a communication interface. The network controller device communicates with one or more controllable devices, each controlling at least one functionality of a device of a building, using network transmissions through the LAN. The network controller device transmits instructions or receives information from the controller to the controllable devices and communications between the communication device and the controller device includes communications regarding the controllable devices. A newly connected device may be placed into a quarantine status by the controller device. The communication interface may provide an alert to the user regarding an event to the controllable devices.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a variable focus fluid lens assembly which includes mounting a membrane assembly within a recess formed in a lens housing said assembly including a distensible transparent membrane supported round its periphery by a supporting member and a flexible tubular wall having first and second opposite ends one of said ends being joined to the supporting member to form a cavity within the wall that is closed at the one end by the membrane; filling the cavity with a transparent fluid and fitting a transparent cover plate to the housing across the other end of the wall. The other end being joined sealingly to the cover plate or to the housing thereby to seal the cavity to form a compressible fluid-filled envelope. The cover plate may include a fixed lens selected from a stock of lenses having the same shape for fitting to the lens assembly, but different other optical properties, such for example as different base curves and/or decentration distances.

Abstract: An actuation mechanism for simultaneous actuation of first and second variable focal length lenses is disclosed. Each lens comprises a distensible membrane bounding a fluid-filled cavity, the focal length varying with the degree of curvature of the membrane as it distends. The actuation mechanism comprises a hydraulic master actuator in fluid communication with a hydraulic slave actuator associated with the first lens and with a hydraulic slave actuator associated with the second lens. Each slave actuator is configured to vary the degree of distension of the membrane of its associated lens in response to operation of the master actuator, whereby the master actuator is operable to cause a variation of the degree of distension of the membranes of both the first and second lenses simultaneously.

Abstract: A rotary supply joint that may, in particular be a rotary timing valve, is provided for providing fluid flow at least periodically from inlet ports to outlet ports when respective openings in first and second surfaces which are rotating relative to each other are aligned, in which a gas bearing is arranged to provide a bearing force between the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is a headband that includes a base headband with two sides that is worn around a user's head, a pair of ear buds that provide music and sound to the user that are inserted into the user's ears while the headband is in use and a pair of sound wires with a proximal end and a distal end that are in communication with the ear buds. The headband also includes a slot with a front that includes a dear window disposed on the front of the slot that holds an audio playing device such as an MP3 player and a pair of storage apertures disposed on the base headband to store the ear buds.

Abstract: A rotary supply joint that may, in particular be a rotary timing valve, is provided for providing fluid flow at least periodically from inlet ports to outlet ports when respective openings in first and second surfaces which are rotating relative to each other are aligned, in which a gas bearing is arranged to provide a bearing force between the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A warning system for displaying a warning that a device unit is in use includes a sign unit configured to display warning information. A device unit includes a communication module configured to provide a wireless communication between the device unit and the sign unit such that when the device unit is activated, the communication module automatically transmits a wireless warning signal to the sign unit instructing the sign unit to display the warning information.

Abstract: The purpose of the Krazy koozie is to provide the consumer with an apparatus intended for use with beverage containers of various sizes and shapes. The Krazy koozie performs functions of prior existence regarding protecting the hand of the consumer when holding a hot beverage cup, providing insulation to a cold beverage container, collapsible storage capabilities, preventing condensation stains on preferred surfaces, but combines all existing functions with the ability to expand and contract easily around various beverage containers. Unlike existing products on the market, the Krazy koozie combines all the desired functions of existing apparatuses allowing a consumer to use my invention during most situations with many beverage containers. The existing market is lacking of a universal apparatus for insulating a beverage container, my invention introduces this idea and provides many opportunities to not only consumers, but those currently involved in the market as it exists today.

Abstract: A method and formulation are disclosed toward the enhancing of a blood trail by a wounded target animal. A topical application for use with broadheads is disclosed as well as a method for using same.

Abstract: The purpose of the Krazy koozie is to provide the consumer with an apparatus intended for use with beverage containers of various sizes and shapes. The Krazy koozie performs functions of prior existence regarding protecting the hand of the consumer when holding a hot beverage cup, providing insulation to a cold beverage container, collapsible storage capabilities, preventing condensation stains on preferred surfaces, but combines all existing functions with the ability to expand and contract easily around various beverage containers. Unlike existing products on the market, the Krazy koozie combines all the desired functions of existing apparatuses allowing a consumer to use my invention during most situations with many beverage containers. The existing market is lacking of a universal apparatus for insulating a beverage container, my invention introduces this idea and provides many opportunities to not only consumers, but those currently involved in the market as it exists today.