Abstract: An articulated exoskeleton bait holder/protector and hook device for holding live or dead shrimp has a body formed of pivotally connected generally inverted U-shaped transverse body segments formed of stiff transparent plastic material defining interior cavities configured to receive the shrimps' head, abdominal segments, and telson. An arcuate eye opening extends over the front portion of the head segment. Retaining members extending through laterally opposed sides of the body segments releasably retain the shrimp in the interior thereof. A downwardly curved lip attached to the head segment causes the body to dive and oscillate from side to side as it is drawn through water. The body segments pivot to conform to natural movements of a live shrimp's abdominal segments as it moves forward or backward, and the open bottom portions of the body segments allow the scent of the shrimp to escape.

Abstract: Rotors assemblies usable in energy storage devices and power systems include a plurality of laminations oriented in vertical alignment, a first plate contacting a first side of the laminations, a second plate contacting a second side of the laminations, and at least one fastener engaged with the plates to compressively retain the laminations and limit relative movement of the laminations. Fasteners can engage the plates via an interference fit and pass through a clearance in the laminations sized to limit contact between the fasteners and the laminations during rotation of the rotor assembly. The laminations can be arranged with a thicker region of a first lamination above a thinner region of a second to form a stacked pair, and multiple stacked pairs can be rotationally offset from one another.

Abstract: Rotors usable in energy storage devices and power systems are formed by orienting a thicker region of a first lamination above a thinner region of a second lamination to form a stacked pair. Multiple stacked pairs of laminations can be positioned in vertical alignment and compressively retained. Usable laminations can be removed from a sheet of material having thicker and thinner regions along its width, each lamination including a visible indicator to facilitate visual identification of the thicker and thinner regions of the lamination. Visible indicators can also be used to identify and position the top and bottom faces of the laminations in the same orientation, and to rotationally offset stacked pairs of laminations from one another to account for possible variations along the length of the sheet of material.

Abstract: A thermal storage unit having at least one conduit around which a cast is made is provided. The thermal storage unit uses conventional piping or tubing to create conduits that economically maximize the surface area of flow in contact with the thermal mass by proving multiple passes for the fluid through the cast. This enables the thermal storage unit to economically provide heat storage as well as effective heat delivery and pressure containment for a fluid flowing through the conduit.

Abstract: The present invention relates the child stroller and carriage transportation industry and more specifically to the wind and sun child protection portion of that industry, in which the device of the present invention is installed directly onto stroller or carriage tray the user chooses. The device of the present invention includes a portable foldable formed transparent windshield including two attached hinged side panels on either side of the windshield made of a non-shatter material such as lexon or plexiglass combined a control panel with cooling fans adapted with filters that operates with battery and solar power, to be removably secured to a child stroller or carriage tray with adjustable clamping means, providing stability, and a quick, easy, light weight means for protecting a child within the stroller against outdoor elements while also providing a means of combating heat and humidity with cool filtered air. It also provides easy access to the child.

Abstract: Low level laser therapy apparatus for treatment of various conditions is described. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a hand-held laser probe coupled to a control unit. The probe includes a probe head in which a laser diode(s) is mounted, emitting energy having a wavelength of 670 nm, 830 nm, 867 nm, 904 nm or 980 nm and configured to emit laser energy at a mean output power from 1 mW to 600 mW. The apparatus includes a heat-sensitive power management system allowing for continued use at high power output and audible tone to signify each joule of laser energy output. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus includes a magnetic card reading device used in conjunction with the control unit to create single or double blinded studies with the device.

Abstract: A coupling component has laterally and rearwardly extending ends. An intermediate component has free lower and upper ends. A dildo is located above the rearwardly extending end. The dildo has an interior end and a free exterior end located above the rearwardly extending end of the coupling component removably coupling the upper intermediate component to the dildo. A handle extends outwardly and upwardly from each laterally extending end of the coupling component.

Abstract: A thermal storage unit having at least one annular flow channel formed between an inner and outer member is provided. The thermal storage unit uses conventional mill products to create annular flow channels that are coupled to each other via transverse channels for allowing various fluid routing arrangements and piping connections, and that economically maximize the surface area of flow in contact with the thermal mass included in the inner and outer members. This enables the thermal storage unit to economically provide heat storage as well as effective heat delivery and pressure containment for a fluid flowing through the annular channel. The thermal storage unit's size and shape are optimized and its performance enhanced by providing features for maintaining the position of the inner member within the outer member, features for providing support for the unit, and insulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means to support new and modified platforms without the need to modify the system software kernel. The invention uses an approach referred to as Platform Service Agents (PSAs). The PSA works with the bus manager of the system software for that platform variant and modifies the system resources as needed. The PSA isolates specifics of the platform, so that the bus manager need not be modified. Because the PSAs themselves are outside of the kernel, are downloadable, and easily created for platform variants, new platforms can be supported without modification or re-release of the system software kernel.

Abstract: A live bait protector and hook apparatus 10 is provided. The live bait protector and hook apparatus 10 includes a fishing hook 12 and a line 14 coupled to the hook. A transparent member 26 is provided to surround and encase the hook 12 and bait 50. A sealing member 38 is provided to seal the transparent member 26 so that the bait 50 can be protected from unwanted tampering while in the water.