Abstract: A method includes uploading a plurality of songs to a server; allowing a first user to listen to a selected song from the plurality on an electronic device, the selected song being transmitted across an electronic network from the server; allowing the first user to record a user-generated stem track using the electronic device, the electronic device being located at the user location; without saving the user-generated stem track, transmitting only the user-generated stem track across the electronic network to the server; storing the user-generated stem track on the server; allowing the first user to select a plurality of other individual user-generated stem tracks from the server and combine the selected user-generated stem tracks to form a user-generated cover song; and transmitting an electronic message to other users who generated the other individual user-generated stem tracks, informing them of the combination of their stem tracks to form the cover song.

Abstract: In described embodiments, a portable image printing device is disclosed. The device is self-propelled and rolls over a substrate onto which the device imparts an image. The image is drawn from an electronic image file retained within or otherwise supplied to the device. The device can use a plurality of media, such as, for example, chalk or paint that is dispensed vertically onto the substrate. Alternatively, a cutting head can be used to cut an image into a grass-filled substrate.

Abstract: A screen printing machine and method, the screen printing machine comprising: a print head (111) which is operable to drive a material through a printing screen (109) and deposit the material onto a workpiece (w); an imaging unit (121) which comprises a vision camera (123) for imaging at least one of the printing screen (109) and the workpiece (w), and a positioning mechanism (125) which is operable to position the vision camera; and an end effector (141) which is operable to perform an operation on the workpiece and is coupled to the vision camera, such as to be moved commonly therewith by the positioning mechanism, wherein the screen printing machine is operable in one of a first mode in which the print head is operated to print material deposits on the workpiece, and a second, mode in which the end effector is actuated to perform an operation on the workpiece at defined positions.

Abstract: A circuit board suction assembly device includes a body having a vacuum connection side and a rail engagement side, disposed opposite the vacuum connection side. A board engagement face is disposed between the vacuum connection side and a rail engagement side. The board engagement face includes at least one suction cup extending outwardly therefrom. A method of securing a circuit board onto the circuit board suction assembly device is also provided.

Abstract: A pin locking apparatus 100 includes a base unit 101 having a plurality of vertical channels 120 formed therethrough. A first pin 122 is slidingly disposed in a first of the plurality of vertical channels 120 and a second pin 122 is slidingly disposed in a second of the plurality of vertical channels 120. A wedge 140 is slidingly disposed in a third of the plurality of vertical channels 142. The third vertical channel 142 is located between the first and second vertical channels 120. A first magnet 132 is slidingly disposed in a horizontal channel 130 between the first pin 122 and the wedge 140. A second magnet 132 is slidingly disposed in the horizontal channel 130 between the second pin 122 in the wedge 140. The magnetic pole of the second magnet 132 proximate to the wedge 140 is opposite the magnetic pole of the first magnet 132 proximate to the wedge 140.

Abstract: A wiper blade holder for holding a wiper blade (103) for use in a screen printing machine and a wiper blade therefor, the wiper blade holder comprising: a body unit (101) comprising a body member (107) which includes a mounting surface (123) to which a wiper blade is mounted; and at least one mounting fixture (105) which is attached to the body unit for mounting the wiper blade holder to a screen printing machine. In one embodiment the wiper blade holder further comprises: at least one magnet (109) which acts to hold the wiper blade to the body unit. In one embodiment the at least one mounting fixture is separable from the body member, such as to allow for use of different mounting fixtures which provide for adjustment of the inclination of the mounting surface of the body member relative to the at least one mounting fixture.

Abstract: A method includes uploading a plurality of master songs at a server location to a server located at the server location; allowing a first user to listen to a selected song from the plurality of master songs on an electronic device at a user location, the selected song being transmitted across an electronic network from the server at the server location; allowing the first user to record a user-generated stem track using the electronic device during the prior step, the electronic device being located at the user location; without saving the user-generated stem track at the user location, simultaneously with the prior step, transmitting only the user-generated stem track across the electronic network to the server location; storing the user-generated stem track on the server at the server location; allowing the first user to select, from the user location, a plurality of other individual user-generated stem tracks from the server and combine the selected user-generated stem tracks at the user location to form a

Abstract: A method includes the steps of allowing a first user to play a selected song on an electronic device at a first location, the selected song being transmitted across an electronic network from a server at a second location; allowing the first user to record a user-generated stem track using the electronic device at the first location while playing the selected song; transmitting the user-generated stem track across the electronic network to the second location; and storing the user-generated stem track on the server at the second location. An electronic system that allows the first user to perform the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method includes the steps of electronically storing a plurality of songs on a server; allowing a first user to select one of the plurality of songs; allowing the first user to play the one of the plurality of songs and record a user-generated track while the one of the plurality of songs is playing; and saving the user-generated track on the server separate from the one of the plurality of songs. An electronic system that allows the first user to perform the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A screen printing device is disclosed. The screen printing device includes a screen printer workstation having a work path. The work path has an input end, an output end, and a conveyor for transporting a workpiece between the input end and the output end. A stencil assembly is adapted to engage the workpiece as the workpiece is transported between the input end and the output end. The stencil assembly includes a stencil having an endless loop. A method of applying a substance to a workpiece using an endless loop stencil is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method includes the steps of electronically storing a plurality of songs on a server; allowing a first user to select one of the plurality of songs; allowing the first user to play the one of the plurality of songs and record a user-generated track while the one of the plurality of songs is playing; and saving the user-generated track on the server separate from the one of the plurality of songs. An electronic system that allows the first user to perform the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pin locking apparatus 100 includes a base unit 101 having a plurality of vertical channels 120 formed therethrough. A first pin 122 is slidingly disposed in a first of the plurality of vertical channels 120 and a second pin 122 is slidingly disposed in a second of the plurality of vertical channels 120. A wedge 140 is slidingly disposed in a third of the plurality of vertical channels 142. The third vertical channel 142 is located between the first and second vertical channels 120. A first magnet 132 is slidingly disposed in a horizontal channel 130 between the first pin 122 and the wedge 140. A second magnet 132 is slidingly disposed in the horizontal channel 130 between the second pin 122 in the wedge 140. The magnetic pole of the second magnet 132 proximate to the wedge 140 is opposite the magnetic pole of the first magnet 132 proximate to the wedge 140.

Abstract: A method includes the steps of allowing a first user to play a selected song on an electronic device at a first location, the selected song being transmitted across an electronic network from a server at a second location; allowing the first user to record a user-generated stem track using the electronic device at the first location while playing the selected song; transmitting the user-generated stem track across the electronic network to the second location; and storing the user-generated stem track on the server at the second location. An electronic system that allows the first user to perform the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A screen printing device is disclosed. The screen printing device includes a screen printer workstation having a work path. The work path has an input end, an output end, and a conveyor for transporting a workpiece between the input end and the output end. A stencil assembly is adapted to engage the workpiece as the workpiece is transported between the input end and the output end. The stencil assembly includes a stencil having an endless loop. A method of applying a substance to a workpiece using an endless loop stencil is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pin locking apparatus (1) includes a housing, at least one pin (40) and at least one locking piston (11). The housing includes at least one locking bore (12) and at least one pin bore (14). The at least one pin is slidably contained within the pin bore and is positioned by application of pressure in the pin bore. The at least one locking piston is slidably contained within the locking bore and is actuated by pressure in the locking bore to apply a locking force on the pin.

Abstract: A wiper blade holder for holding a wiper blade (103) for use in a screen printing machine and a wiper blade therefor, the wiper blade holder comprising: a body unit (101) comprising a body member (107) which includes a mounting surface (123) to which a wiper blade is mounted; and at least one mounting fixture (105) which is attached to the body unit for mounting the wiper blade holder to a screen printing machine. In one embodiment the wiper blade holder further comprises: at least one magnet (109) which acts to hold the wiper blade to the body unit. In one embodiment the at least one mounting fixture is separable from the body member, such as to allow for use of different mounting fixtures which provide for adjustment of the inclination of the mounting surface of the body member relative to the at least one mounting fixture.

Abstract: A screen printing machine and method, the screen printing machine comprising: a print head (111) which is operable to drive a material through a printing screen (109) and deposit the material onto a workpiece (w); an imaging unit (121) which comprises a vision camera (123) for imaging at least one of the printing screen (109) and the workpiece (w), and a positioning mechanism (125) which is operable to position the vision camera; and an end effector (141) which is operable to perform an operation on the workpiece and is coupled to the vision camera, such as to be moved commonly therewith by the positioning mechanism, wherein the screen printing machine is operable in one of a first mode in which the print head is operated to print material deposits on the workpiece, and a second, mode in which the end effector is actuated to perform an operation on the workpiece at defined positions.

Abstract: A food cooling assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a reservoir adapted to retain a fluid. The receptacle includes an opening extending therethrough. The assembly also includes a chiller including a pump having a suction end and a discharge end and a supply conduit having a first supply end releasably couplable to the opening and a second supply end coupled to the suction end of the pump. A cooling conduit having a first cooling end is coupled to the discharge end of the pump and a second cooling end releasably couplable to the opening. A heat transfer device is in physical contact with the cooling conduit between the first cooling end and the second cooling end, such that heat is transferred between the heat transfer device and the cooling conduit. A method of cooling food using water from a reservoir to cool the food is also disclosed.

Abstract: A food platter assembly (100) including a base platter (110) sized to retain a plurality of containers disposed thereon, and the plurality of containers (130), wherein each of the plurality of containers contains a prepackaged food product contained therein. A method of providing the assembly and a method of assembling the assembly are also provided.

Abstract: A pin locking apparatus (1) includes a housing, at least one pin (40) and at least one locking piston (11). The housing includes at least one locking bore (12) and at least one pin bore (14). The at least one pin is slidably contained within the pin bore and is positioned by application of pressure in the pin bore. The at least one locking piston is slidably contained within the locking bore and is actuated by pressure in the locking bore to apply a locking force on the pin.