Abstract: An article comprising: a carrier (12), activatable material (14) disposed on the carrier, one or more carrier extensions (16) extending from the carrier; wherein the article is adapted to provide sealing, baffling, or reinforcement within a structure's cavity.

Abstract: Embodiments of a watercraft are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a watercraft includes a board and a propulsion system secured to the board. The propulsion system has a water outlet portion and a water intake portion. The water intake portion includes a rim having a cross-sectional area that tapers along a length of the rim in a direction moving toward the water outlet portion. The propulsion system further includes a first blade having a first end connected to the rim and a second end opposite the first end. The second end of the first blade is a free floating end. The propulsion system also includes a first motor located between the water outlet portion and the water intake portion. The first motor has a first rotor component and a first stator component. The first rotor component is configured to rotatably drive the rim.

Abstract: A safety rail support for wood framed building construction or structural middle stud framing mounts to a stud for a wooden framed building structure for a horizontal rail to be mounted between a first safety rail support and a second safety rail support. The horizontal rail prevents construction personnel working on the building from falling from a height which could injure or be fatal. The safety rail support includes a stud mount an elongated vertical support, at least one adjustable rail support bracket, and a hanger bracket. The stud mount and the hanger bracket secure the safety rail support to the stud frame of the building structure. The elongated vertical support provides a medium for the forces placed on the horizontal rail to be transferred to the stud of the building structure. The at least one adjustable rail is mounted onto the elongated vertical support in order to support and retain the horizontal rail.

Abstract: A wind turbine housing is provided for mounting to the roof of a building. The housing defines a Venturi pathway for collecting and accelerating wind to one or more rotors, which are coupled to one or more generators. The rotors are housed in the throat of the Venturi such that wind is accelerated to the rotors to maximize energy generation. The generators may be located within an upper chamber of the housing. The Venturi structure may be formed, in part, by the roof line of the building. A series of wind turbine housings may be mounted atop a single building and wired for use within the building, with excess power converted to AC and delivered to the associated power grid.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of material bonding using captive plungers is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a base plate to have multiple holes in an array, multiple captive plungers each surrounded by a compressible spring to couple to the multiple holes in such a way which allows each of the multiple captive plungers to vertically move in a confine of each of the multiple holes corresponding to the each of the multiple captive plungers, and a fastening device to apply a force to bond two or more parts placed on top of each other with a bonding material in between the two or more parts through pressing the base plate to the two or more parts such that the force delivered through the multiple captive plungers to the two or more parts is concentrated to the array.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for caching data in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering affinity information related to a particular user's affinity for particular types of content; receiving a data object related to a particular item of content from at least one source of a plurality of content sources via a data network; assigning, by use of a processor, a weight to the data object based on the affinity information; and flushing the data object from a content/content information cache based on the weight assigned to the data object.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to particular items of content from at least one source of a plurality of content sources; processing the content information to provide a digital representation of a content item; receiving a selection of the content item, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the content item; and displaying an expanded dimension of information associated with the selected content item in response to receiving the selection of the content item, the expanded dimension of information including at least one user-selectable command option to obtain an additional level of detailed information related to the selected content item.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to particular items of content from at least one source of a plurality of content sources; processing the content information to provide a digital representation of a content item; receiving a selection of the content item, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the content item; and displaying an expanded dimension of information associated with the selected content item in response to receiving the selection of the content item, the expanded dimension of information including at least one user-selectable display object to obtain an additional level of detailed information related to the selected content item.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of material bonding using captive plungers is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a base plate to have multiple holes in an array, multiple captive plungers each surrounded by a compressible spring to couple to the multiple holes in such a way which allows each of the multiple captive plungers to vertically move in a confine of each of the multiple holes corresponding to the each of the multiple captive plungers, and a fastening device to apply a force to bond two or more parts placed on top of each other with a bonding material in between the two or more parts through pressing the base plate to the two or more parts such that the force delivered through the multiple captive plungers to the two or more parts is concentrated to the array.

Abstract: A leg device with means for gripping, or handles, is used to aid in lifting a jumping player, especially for lineouts in Rugby Union. The simple, reusable, easy to use leg device provides a level of effectiveness, comfort, convenience, and safety not provided by conventional methods. In a leg sleeve embodiment, means for gripping include a thickened band or grip attached to a sleeve material. The means for gripping may be formed by attaching a semi-rigid material. The means for gripping may be formed by attaching extra layers in sections, in rolls, in folds. The means for gripping may be shaped to match the hand of a lifter. To use, leg sleeves are applied to the legs of a jumper. Other embodiments of leg devices include leg glove or mitt and various leg straps. An improved leg glove further comprises a non-elastic base strap. An improved leg sleeve comprises a base strap and a cross strap attached to a sleeve of stretch material. When the jumper jumps, one or more lifters grip the leg device.

Abstract: To provide for modular arrangements, a six-sided pay telephone housing is constructed using vertically oriented panels. The panels are connected to each other using fastenerless moldings that allow for rapid construction of the housing and easy replacement of the panels. Provision is also made in the housing for an electronic information display as well as replaceable advertising placards.