Abstract: A vehicle includes an alarm system for producing an alarm signal in response to reversing of the vehicle. The system includes a device including a memory for storing a plurality of selectable discrete digital data signals, each of which when applied to a sounder of the system operates the sounder to produce a sound pattern which is different to the sound patterns produced by the other selectable discrete digital data signals when applied to the sounder. A microprocessor controls the operation of the system. A pseudo-random number generator generates random numbers so that the discrete digital data signals stored in the memory can be randomly selected each time reverse gear is selected in the vehicle. A sensor mounted on the gearbox of the vehicle produces an activation signal on a reverse gear being selected which is read by the microprocessor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices and establishing fluid communication between body lumens. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods for establishing a controlled flow or access passage between body lumens.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to event notifications on an end-user device of events that are important to a user of the device. The user is typically subscribed to a service that pulls events from a plurality of sources indicated by the user. The sources include a native address book on the device, a social network(s), a professional network(s), and/or another remote location(s) on the Internet. Around the occurrence of an event, the service allows for automatically generating an electronic wish and for purchasing a gift to be presented to one or more recipients associated with the event. The service can transmit the content in various forms and can include a monetizing scheme. The service is able to intelligently determine which events are important to the user such to alert the user of only those relevant events, and to intelligently select an appropriate channel for transmitting the content.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to event notifications on an end-user device of events that are important to a user of the device. The user is typically subscribed to a service that pulls events from a plurality of sources indicated by the user. The sources include a native address book on the device, a social network(s), a professional network(s), and/or another remote location(s) on the Internet. Around the occurrence of an event, the service allows for automatically generating an electronic wish and for purchasing a gift to be presented to one or more recipients associated with the event. The service can transmit the content in various forms and can include a monetizing scheme. The service is able to intelligently determine which events are important to the user such to alert the user of only those relevant events, and to intelligently select an appropriate channel for transmitting the content.

Abstract: An adherable document support stand for removably mounting a document holder includes a support body fitted with a through receiving mortise. The support body is adherable at either side of a video display monitor and positions the through mortise in a forward facing direction. A document holder includes a copyholder, a dual ball and socket assembly, and an engageable support arm for mounting and securing the document holder on the support body. The support arm includes a frictionally engageable portion which is slidably received by an entry opening of the receiving mortise so that the document holder may be secured to the support body. The stand allows the copyholder to be slidably mounted or removed and, once mounted, to be extended or retracted by its user and to be adjusted laterally, vertically and universally with respect to its rotational position.

Abstract: A document support monitor stand for removably mounting a document holder includes a monitor fitted with a pair of receiving mortises. The mortises are located at the the front side of the monitor, vertically aligned at opposite sides of the display screen, with each having its entry opening disposed in a forward facing direction and having a series of cooperating niches for securing the document holder. A document holder includes a copyholder, a dual ball and socket assembly, and an engageable support arm for mounting and securing the document holder on the document support monitor. The support arm includes an engagement portion having, securing, niche-engageable, springboards, which is slidably received by either one of the receiving mortises by means of the mortise's entry opening so that the document holder may be frictionally secured to the monitor.

Abstract: A document support stand may be located at a computer workstation and positioned to either side of a monitor to support a projected document or document holder. The stand combines a first support apparatus, a support stand, and a second support apparatus, a document holder. The support stand can support articles at various spatial locations without the use of mechanical balancing devices and includes a main support body, an arm, and a bracket which can be adapted to function alone or in combination with a second support apparatus, a document holder. The viewing side of the document holder can position a mounted document or document holder in rotation and inclination about three axes of rotation. The viewing side is fitted with rotatable first and second sections.

Abstract: A document support stand (1) may be located at a computer workstation (24) and positioned to one side of a monitor (30) to support a projected document or document holder. The stand (1) combines a first support apparatus, support stand (2) and a second support apparatus document holder (4). Support stand (2) can support articles at various spatial locations without the use of mechanical balancing devices and includes a main support body (6), an arm (8) and a bracket (10) which can be adapted to function alone or in combination with a second support apparatus document holder (4). The viewing side (730) of document holder (4) can position a mounted document or document holder in rotation and inclination about three axes of rotation. The viewing side (730) is fitted with rotatable first and second sections (904, 906).

Abstract: A document support stand (2) for removably mounting and locking a document holder (14) on the stand includes a main body (4) which may be formed in the shape of a rectangular solid. The body includes a viewing side (6) having an elongated bracket defining a T-slot (24) mounted on it or formed in its surface. Additionally, the stand includes an apperture (19) formed in its body to cooperate with a lock (90) carried by the document holder. The document holder includes an elongated member configured as a T-shaped rail (52) which is slidably received by the bracket of the stand so that the document holder may be mounted on the stand. The document holder further includes an actuator (41) for releasably retaining documents (42). The lock is capable of locking the mounted holder to the stand and of activating and locking the retaining rings (39) of the mounted holder in a closed position.

Abstract: A document support stand (1) may be located at a computer workstation (24) and positioned to one side of a monitor (30) to support a projected document or document holder. The stand (1) combines a first support apparatus, support stand (2) and a second support apparatus document holder (4). Support stand (2) can support articles at various spatial locations without the use of mechanical balancing devices and includes a main support body (6), an arm (8) and a bracket (10) which can be adapted to function alone or in combination with a second support apparatus document holder (4). The viewing side (730) of document holder (4) can position a mounted document or document holder in rotation and inclination about three axes of rotation. The viewing side (730) is fitted with rotatable first and second sections (904, 906).

Abstract: A document support stand for removably mounting a document holder on the stand includes a main body which may be formed in the shape of a truncated pyramid. The body has a viewing side, and first and second support sides for supporting the stand on a desk or table top. The support sides constitute adjacent sides on the truncated pyramid body, and are disposed at acute angles to the viewing side. An elongated bracket defining a T-slot is mounted on the viewing side of the body. The document holder includes an elongated member configured as a T-shaped rail which is receivable by the bracket of the stand so that the document holder may be mounted on the stand. The stand may be rotated 90.degree. from one support side to the other so that the viewing side and the document holder mounted on the viewing side may be disposed in different viewing positions.

Abstract: A multi-purpose document support stand for removably mounting a document holder on the stand includes a planar, plate-like body having a front viewing side and a rear side opposite the front side. The plate-like body is formed in a plurality of sections, including a main section and first and second side sections. The first and second side sections are respectively mounted on opposite lateral sides of the main section and are rotatable with respect to the main section. Each of the side sections includes different types of document holder mounting devices which may be selectively disposed on the front viewing side of the document support stand by rotating one or the other of the side sections.

Abstract: An article support stand for removably or permanently mounting an article holder on the stand includes a main body which may be formed in the shape of a truncated pyramid. The body has the ability to contain a moveable weight which shifts the center of gravity when the stand is repositioned. The body has a mounting side, and first and second support sides for supporting the stand on a workbench or table top. An elongated bracket defining a T-slot is mounted on the mounting side of the body. The article holder includes an elongated member configured as a T-shaped rail which is receivable by the bracket of the stand so that the article holder may be mounted on the stand. The stand may be rotated 90 degrees from one support side to the other so that the mounting side and the article holder mounted on the mounting side may be disposed in different mounted positions.

Abstract: A document support stand for removably mounting a document holder on the stand includes a main body which may be formed in the shape of a truncated pyramid. The body has a viewing side, and first and second support sides for supporting the stand on a desk or table top. The support sides constitute adjacent sides on the truncated pyramid body, and are disposed at acute angles to the viewing side. An elongated bracket defining a T-slot is mounted on the viewing side of the body. The document holder includes an elongated member configured as a T-shaped rail which is receivable by the bracket of the stand so that the document holder may be mounted on the stand. The stand may be rotated 90.degree. from one support side to the other so that the viewing side and the document holder mounted on the viewing side may be disposed in different viewing positions.

Abstract: An article support stand for removably or permanently mounting an article holder on the stand includes a main body which may be formed in the shape of a truncated pyramid. The body has the ability to contain a moveable weight which shifts the center of gravity when the stand is repositioned. The body has a mounting side, and first and second support sides for supporting the stand on a workbench or table top. An elongated bracket defining a T-slot is mounted on the mounting side of the body. The article holder includes an elongated member configured as a T-shaped rail which is receivable by the bracket of the stand so that the article holder may be mounted on the stand. The stand may be rotated 90 degrees from one support side to the other so that the mounting side and the article holder mounted on the mounting side may be disposed in different mounted positions.

Abstract: A document support stand for removably mounting a document holder on the stand includes a main body which may be formed in the shape of a truncated pyramid. The body has a viewing side, and first and second support sides for supporting the stand on a desk or table top. The support sides constitute adjacent sides on the truncated pyramid body, and are disposed at acute angles to the viewing side. An elongated bracket defining a T-slot is mounted on the viewing side of the body. The document holder includes an elongated member configured as a T-shaped rail which is receivable by the bracket of the stand so that the document holder may be mounted on the stand. The stand may be rotated 90.degree. from one support side to the other so that the viewing side and the document holder mounted on the viewing side may be disposed in different viewing positions.

Abstract: A document support stand for removably mounting and locking a document holder on the stand includes a main body which may be formed in the shape of a rectangular solid. The body includes a viewing side having an elongated bracket defining a T-slot mounted on it or formed in its surface. Additionally, the stand includes an aperture formed in its body to cooperate with a lock carried by the document holder. The document holder includes an elongated member configured as a T-shaped rail which is slidably received by the bracket of the stand so that the document holder may be mounted on the stand. The document holder further includes a plunger lock which has the dual function of locking the holder to the stand and, at the same time, of locking the rings of the mounted loose-leaf binder in a closed position.

Abstract: A document support stand for removably mounting a document holder on the stand includes a main body which may be formed in the shape of a truncated pyramid. The body has a viewing side, and first and second support sides for supporting the stand on a desk or table top. The support sides constitute adjacent sides on the truncated pyramid body, and are disposed at acute angles to the viewing side. An elongated bracket defining a T-slot is mounted on the viewing side of the body. The document holder includes an elongated member configured as a T-shaped rail which is receivable by the bracket of the stand so that the document holder may be mounted on the stand. The stand may be rotated 90.degree. from one support side to the other so that the viewing side and the document holder mounted on the viewing side may be disposed in different viewing positions.