Abstract: Various embodiments for a washable and reusable absorbent incontinence pad are disclosed. An incontinence pad may include a top layer configured to be positioned against skin of a wearer, a bottom layer configured to be positioned against an undergarment, a moisture-absorbing inner layer, and a water-resistant inner layer. The moisture-absorbing inner layer and the water-resistant inner layer may be positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer. A raised coating layer may also be laminated on the bottom layer, where the raised coating layer is configured to retain a water-soluble adhesive thereon to secure the incontinence pad to an undergarment. The water-soluble adhesive may be configured to fully wash away from the pad and garment and make the pad removable from the undergarment without damaging the undergarment or leaving a substantial amount of residue thereon.

Abstract: Filter assembly for a liquid medium comprising a two-piece filter housing having a first and a second housing part with a first and second end wall respectively, surrounded by a circumferential wall, said housing parts accommodating in the space defined between the end walls three layers of filter material, and with a spacer in-between having an open structure with upstanding ribs defining chambers there between and having two end planes which define abutment planes for two layers of filter material and with a passage crosswise to the plane thereof, and with between the second layer of filter material and the second end wall a third layer of filter material, in which all three layers of filter material are discrete layers, the space between the third layer of filter material and the second end wall, and the chambers in the spacer, being in connection to the filter outlet, and the space between the first layer of filter material and the first end wall being connected to the filter inlet.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distorting the form or format of an object in an electronic document. A sketch effect theme defines parameters that when applied to the object modify one or more coloring, formatting, and effects characteristics of the object to convey a sketched or hand-drawn look or feel to the object. The parameters are stored in a record associated with the document to persist the sketch effect theme through different sessions in which the document is active or open.

Abstract: A safety sling is made from durable materials and is safety tested to withstand weight and securely lift items without risk of spilling or falling to the ground. The safety sling can be sized and shaped to carry various containers, for example, the safety sling can be designed to hold a cylindrical cooler, a 5-gallon pail, or the like. The safety sling can be easily used and lifted to any elevation securely without chance of breaking or becoming unbalanced.

Abstract: A multifunctional heated scarf is provided as a means to evenly distribute heat to a user's neck and head in cold weather environments while additionally providing convenient compartments for storing and retrieving frequently manipulated items. The present invention accomplishes this through the integration of a plurality of compartments strategically distributed along the length of the scarf. The plurality of compartments enable improved distribution of the air activated heating elements while allowing a user to easily remove or reposition said air activated heating elements with ease. The present invention additionally provides compartments positioned at the extremities of the scarf that allow for rapid storage and retrieval of frequently manipulated items. The compartments include a passive method for securely storing various items within the interior space of the compartment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distorting the form or format of an object in an electronic document. A sketch effect theme defines parameters that when applied to the object modify one or more coloring, formatting, and effects characteristics of the object to convey a sketched or hand-drawn look or feel to the object. The parameters are stored in a record associated with the document to persist the sketch effect theme through different sessions in which the document is active or open.

Abstract: A reversible fastener is provided for a resealable bag-type container (100) having first and second opposing wall panels (102,104), each of the first and second opposing wall panels having an interior face and an exterior face. The fastener includes first and second closure mechanisms. The first closure mechanism (114) includes first and second complementary interlockable components (116,118) disposed on the interior face of each of the first and second opposing wall panels proximate a top periphery (112) of the first and second opposing wall panels. The second closure mechanism (120) includes first and second complementary interlockable components (122,124) disposed on the exterior face of each of the first and second opposing wall panels proximate a top periphery of the first and second opposing wall panels.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is operative to facilitate power sharing with at least a second electronic device coupled thereto. The portable electronic device includes a battery power source, a first port adapted for connection to a first network connection and a second port adapted for connection to a second network connection. An input stage in the portable electronic device is connected to the first port. The input stage is operative to supply power received from the first network connection through the first port to the battery power source for recharging the battery power source. The portable electronic device further includes an output stage connected to the second port. The output stage is operative to supply power from the battery power source to the second network connection through the second port.

Abstract: A greeting card configured to contain a gift, such as a monetary gift or gift card, within a sleeve that secures the gift within a compartment within the card. The card includes at least one leaf and preferably first and second leaves interconnected by at least one fold line. The compartment is disposed within the second leaf, and the sleeve slidably protrudes from the compartment through a slot. The sleeve has a pair of lateral edges between forward and rearward edges thereof, and at least one of the lateral edges is open for receiving a gift that when disposed in the sleeve can be concealed within the compartment. The sleeve is transparent such that a gift disposed in the sleeve is visible if the sleeve protrudes from the compartment.

Abstract: Disclosed is an audio device that adjusts the cadence of played songs. A user sensor determines cadence data based on movement of the user. A desired cadence is determined based on the cadence data received from the sensor. The cadence of songs is determined by low pass filtering digital representations of the songs and determining the period (T) of the back beat of the songs. An adjustment of the period (T) of the songs is then determined such that the adjustment of the period (T) of the songs results in the songs having the desired cadence. The period (T) of the back beat of the subsequent songs are then adjusted.

Abstract: Disclosed is an audio device that adjusts the cadence of played songs. All songs in a playlist may be adjusted to match the cadence of a particular song. First, the desired cadence of a reference song is determined by low pass filtering a digital representation of the reference song and determining the period (T) of the back beat of the reference song. The cadence of subsequent songs is then determined by low pass filtering digital representations of the subsequent songs and determining the period (T) of the back beat of the subsequent songs. An adjustment of the period (T) of the subsequent songs is then determined such that the adjustment of the period (T) of the subsequent songs results in the subsequent songs having the desired cadence (i.e., the cadence of the reference song). The period (T) of the back beat of the subsequent songs are then adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of malonomicin compounds and derivatives in fungicidal applications and to new derivatives of malonomicin.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is operative to facilitate power sharing with at least a second electronic device coupled thereto. The portable electronic device includes a battery power source, a first port adapted for connection to a first network connection and a second port adapted for connection to a second network connection. An input stage in the portable electronic device is connected to the first port. The input stage is operative to supply power received from the first network connection through the first port to the battery power source for recharging the battery power source. The portable electronic device further includes an output stage connected to the second port. The output stage is operative to supply power from the battery power source to the second network connection through the second port.

Abstract: A bag with flexible sidewalls defining an interior volume is provided with leak resistant features that function to absorb and retain liquids. These features include an absorbent-adhesive mixture that may be made from an adhesive and absorbent agents such as a super absorbent polymer. The absorbent-adhesive mixture can be applied on an inner surface of the flexible sidewalls in a location where it is likely to encounter liquids. The leak resistant features can also include a substrate that may be made from a non-woven material that is also applied to the inner surface of the sidewall and can be bonded to the sidewall by the absorbent-adhesive. In various embodiments, the bag can also include odor neutralizing features and/or configured with stretchable sidewalls.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for managing a lesson learned through a client application. A lesson learned is information describing a task associated with a project. A rating value for the lesson learned is identified using a predefined level matrix. A workflow notification process is generated to address the lesson learned using a notification manager. The lesson learned is monitored throughout the duration of a project.

Abstract: Disclosed is an audio device that adjusts the cadence of played songs. A user sensor determines cadence data based on movement of the user. A desired cadence is determined based on the cadence data received from the sensor. The cadence of songs is determined by low pass filtering digital representations of the songs and determining the period (T) of the back beat of the songs. An adjustment of the period (T) of the songs is then determined such that the adjustment of the period (T) of the songs results in the songs having the desired cadence. The period (T) of the back beat of the subsequent songs are then adjusted.

Abstract: Disclosed is an audio device that adjusts the cadence of played songs. All songs in a playlist may be adjusted to match the cadence of a particular song. First, the desired cadence of a reference song is determined by low pass filtering a digital representation of the reference song and determining the period (T) of the back beat of the reference song. The cadence of subsequent songs is then determined by low pass filtering digital representations of the subsequent songs and determining the period (T) of the back beat of the subsequent songs. An adjustment of the period (T) of the subsequent songs is then determined such that the adjustment of the period (T) of the subsequent songs results in the subsequent songs having the desired cadence (i.e., the cadence of the reference song). The period (T) of the back beat of the subsequent songs are then adjusted.

Abstract: A reversible fastener is provided for a resealable bag-type container (100) having first and second opposing wall panels (102,104), each of the first and second opposing wall panels having an interior face and an exterior face. The fastener includes first and second closure mechanisms. The first closure mechanism (114) includes first and second complementary interlockable components (116,118) disposed on the interior face of each of the first and second opposing wall panels proximate a top periphery (112) of the first and second opposing wall panels. The second closure mechanism (120) includes first and second complementary interlockable components (122,124) disposed on the exterior face of each of the first and second opposing wall panels proximate a top periphery of the first and second opposing wall panels.