Abstract: The prospective invention is a side planing bobber when attached to the users fishing line the invention will side plane out to the right or left from a straight line on a surface of water when trolling by the user.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for providing demand response are described herein. One device includes instructions executable to receive an indication of a demand response event, determine, based on a configuration made using a user interface, an action to be taken by a load of a facility in response to the demand response event, communicate the determined action to a controller associated with the load, and monitor a status of the action as the action is taken.

Abstract: A valve train assembly having a valve train carrier including a body having a cartridge cavity formed in the body, a hydraulic lash adjuster adjustment (HLA) assembly, and a cartridge removably disposed in the cartridge cavity. The cartridge includes a main body defining an inner bore, wherein the HLA assembly is disposed in the inner bore, and the cartridge is sized and shaped for insertion into the cartridge cavity formed in an underside of the valve train carrier. The cartridge is configured to have a valve train lash set prior to insertion into the cartridge cavity. A rocker arm assembly includes a body configured to engage the hydraulic lash adjustment (HLA) assembly, an end having a socket formed therein, and an e-foot extending through the socket and coupled to the end, the e-foot configured to maintain substantially flat contact with a top surface of an engine valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable resin composition comprising a cationically polymerizable component, a cationic photoinitiator, a hydroxy component, an impact modifier and wherein the resin composition after full cure has a modulus of >2 GPa; a yield stress <70 MPa; and a K1c value >1.3 MPa·(m)1/2 or an Izod value >0.45 J/cm. The resin composition can preferably be used in the preparation of three dimensional objects.

Abstract: A computer-based method includes receiving, at a computer-based authorization system, a request to authorize payment to a first party at an electronic payment device from an account with funds that have been paid by a second party. The request includes an encrypted indication of an account number that corresponds to the account and a cash card number entered by the first party at the electronic payment device. The method further includes deriving an unencrypted version of the account number from the encrypted indication; comparing the unencrypted version of the account number to one or more identification codes in an electronic database, where one of the identification codes corresponds to the account; and authorizing payment from the account at the payment device based, at least in part, on whether the comparing yields a match between the unencrypted version of the account number and the identification code that corresponds to the account.

Abstract: The prospective invention is a side planing bobber, when attached to the users fishing line, the said invention will side plane out to the right or left from a straight line on the water when trolling by the user.

Abstract: A computer-based method includes receiving, at a computer-based authorization system, a request to authorize payment to a first party at an electronic payment device from an account with funds that have been paid by a second party. The request includes an encrypted indication of an account number that corresponds to the account and a cash card number entered by the first party at the electronic payment device. The method further includes deriving an unencrypted version of the account number from the encrypted indication; comparing the unencrypted version of the account number to one or more identification codes in an electronic database, where one of the identification codes corresponds to the account; and authorizing payment from the account at the payment device based, at least in part, on whether the comparing yields a match between the unencrypted version of the account number and the identification code that corresponds to the account.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable resin composition comprising a cationically polymerizable component, a cationic photoinitiator, a hydroxy component, an impact modifier and wherein the resin composition after full cure has a modulus of >2 GPa; a yield stress <70 MPa; and a K1c value >1.3 MPa·(m)1/2 or an Izod value >0.45 J/cm. The resin composition can preferably be used in the preparation of three dimensional objects.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of predicting an increased likelihood of a complication associated with administration of a bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) to a subject in need of a spinal fusion surgery by detecting single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the subject. Also provided are methods of treatment with a BMP based on the presence or absence of SNPs and kits for use in detecting the SNPs.

Abstract: The system and method allows an organization to receive different types of customer feedback, process the feedback, store the feedback, determine feedback that is related (such as multiple feedback items that are from the same customer, discuss the same product, service, or event), analyze the related feedback, and initiate actions based on the received customer feedback. The method and system may initiate actions based on whether the analyzed, related feedback exceeds a threshold. For example, the method and system may initiate customer recovery efforts if too many negative feedback items are received from the same customer. The method and system may assign weights to different types of feedback before completing the threshold calculation.

Abstract: A food containing device is provided. The food containing device may include a cone shaped body having a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end may include the cone tip, and the top end may include the rim. The rim forms an opening that leads into the body. The present invention may include at least one flap attached to and extending radially outward from the cone shaped body. The at least one flap may include at least one opening formed to receive a condiment.

Abstract: A switchboard for coupling with a structure surface includes a panel box comprising a back wall and at least one sidewall extending from the back wall. The sidewall comprising a front. The switchboard further includes a door panel coupled to the front of the side and a positioning member located in the sidewall. The positioning member comprising a fixed end coupled to the sidewall and a moveable end configured to be positioned to contact the structure surface when the front of the panel box is at a pre-determined distance from the structure surface.

Abstract: A food containing device is provided. The food containing device may include a cone shaped body having a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end may include the cone tip, and the top end may include the rim. The rim forms an opening that leads into the body. The present invention may include at least one flap attached to and extending radially outward from the cone shaped body. The at least one flap may include at least one opening formed to receive a condiment.

Abstract: An example pet bib for use on a collar of a pet includes: an inward layer; an outward layer; a reinforced section coupled to one or more of the inward layer and the outward layer; a plurality of straps each having a first end and a second end, wherein each first end of the plurality of straps is coupled to one of the inward layer, the outward layer, and the reinforced section; and a connection mechanism coupled to the second end of each of the plurality of straps.

Abstract: The Utensil Mat is a paper product or a thin plastic film attached to or laid upon a table for the protection of silverware or eating utensils to keep them from being exposed to germs or bacteria before and during a dining experience. Design specifically for silverware only.

Abstract: A switchboard for coupling with a structure surface includes a panel box comprising a back wall and at least one sidewall extending from the back wall. The sidewall comprising a front. The switchboard further includes a door panel coupled to the front of the side and a positioning member located in the sidewall. The positioning member comprising a fixed end coupled to the sidewall and a moveable end configured to be positioned to contact the structure surface when the front of the panel box is at a pre-determined distance from the structure surface.

Abstract: A computer-based method includes receiving, at a computer-based authorization system, a request to authorize payment to a first party at an electronic payment device from an account with funds that have been paid by a second party. The request includes an encrypted indication of an account number that corresponds to the account and a cash card number entered by the first party at the electronic payment device. The method further includes deriving an unencrypted version of the account number from the encrypted indication; comparing the unencrypted version of the account number to one or more identification codes in an electronic database, where one of the identification codes corresponds to the account; and authorizing payment from the account at the payment device based, at least in part, on whether the comparing yields a match between the unencrypted version of the account number and the identification code that corresponds to the account.

Abstract: A basket assembly for a dishwasher having a wash chamber with upper and lower dish racks that are movable between an interior of the wash chamber and an exterior of the wash chamber. The basket assembly includes a basket body disposed between the upper and lower racks on a slide mechanism, which enables sliding linear movement of the basket body between the interior of the wash chamber and the exterior of the wash chamber independent of movement of the upper rack and the lower rack. In one aspect, the basket body is removable from and attachable within the wash chamber without tooling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable resin composition comprising a cationically polymerizable component, a cationic photoinitiator, a hydroxy component, and an impact modifier. The resin composition can preferably be used in the preparation of three dimensional objects.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for authorizing automated value transfers from an account available to users who do not have a pre-existing trust, business or financial relationship. In an embodiment of the present invention, a Sender at a first location purchases a PIN Card at a point of sale, such as a retail location or a bank teller. The Sender contacts an intended Recipient at a remote location and discloses a Transfer PIN associated with the PIN Card, as well as the amount being transferred, to that intended Recipient. The Recipient needs only the Transfer PIN and a Cash Card to receive the money transfer at a participating remote location. To receive the value associated with the PIN Card, the Recipient inserts or swipes the Cash Card at an ATM and enters the Transfer PIN. An authorization system then authorizes the dispensing unit to dispense that value amount.