Abstract: A wheelbarrow has a main frame defining two laterally spaced-apart longitudinal portions, to which an axle is mounted with a wheel rotatably mounted thereto, and to which a body, such as a tub or flat bed, is mounted for carrying a load. Attached to the main frame are leg structures, each of which includes a straight base portion configured for aligning with and engaging the ground. Forward cross-braces are connected from a forward end of each base portion to a first point on the main frame, and rearward cross-braces are connected from a rearward end of each base portion to a second point on the main frame proximately adjacent to the first point. A lateral member extends from one longitudinal portion of the main frame to the other longitudinal portion, and a lateral cross brace extends from each leg structure to the lateral member.

Abstract: A coupon dispensing system includes a touch-screen device presenting one or more product category icons that can be activated by a user's touch, a coupon printer for printing coupons based on one or more selections made by a user touching an image of a coupon on the touch-screen, independent of whether the user makes or has made any purchases, a computer, microprocessor device or other device for controlling the operations of selecting and printing coupons, and a method of attracting customers to said coupon dispensing system including a flat panel display for displaying advertising or a real image projection system for projecting into a space in front of said coupon dispensing apparatus a real image created from one or more sources that transmit, reflect or emit light.

Abstract: A method and system are described for verifying makefile accuracy. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method is described for verifying the accuracy of a make file associated with building a target object. The method includes identifying dependencies for building the target object based on information included in the makefile. Elements used in building the target object are determined. A determination is made whether a disparity exists between the elements used in building the target object and the identified dependencies. Existing disparities between the determined elements and the identified dependencies are reported.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a four-component releasable mounted cleat assembly for interlocking into a receptacle of an athletic shoe wherein an inner rotating component may reciprocally swivel within an outer stationary component. The outer stationary component having a plurality of rigid posts extending outward for firmly gripping turf. The inner rotating component has a plurality of resilient legs extending outward in a radial direction for rotatably gripping the turf, wherein each leg may swivel in clockwise and counter-clockwise directions about 15° in relationship to the outer stationary component. The cleat assembly has a locking component which is biasly rotated in a first direction to install it within the shoe receptacle, and a geometric construction of downwardly extending tongues causes a requirement for a greater torque remove the cleat than was necessary to install it.

Abstract: A buoyancy engine, including an upper casing, a lower casing, and a manifold separating the upper and lower casings. The manifold has internal and external control means, that control amounts of liquid entering and leaving the manifold and casings through a primary route and an alternate route. There is a variably ballasted power piston within the upper casing, into and out of which liquid ballast can be pumped to change its buoyancy. There is a liquid discharge piston within the lower casing, that can be coupled to the variably ballasted power piston to form a primary pump. There is also a backup pump that can be used when the primary pump fails. A mechanical slide valve controls the entrance and exit of liquid from the manifold through the primary route.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to processing systems and methods. One exemplary method walks a source version object base, and maintains state and access to elements that appear to have been removed from the source version object base.

Abstract: Active-response golf shoes are disclosed. The golf shoes include at least one sensor, a controller, and at least one active-response element. The sensor and controller operate to rapidly determine if a golfer is walking or swinging a golf club. Once this determination is made the controller and active-response element rapidly change the shoe's characteristics. If the controller determines that the golfer is walking, the shoe provides a soft and flexible walking platform. If the controller determines that the golfer is swinging, the shoe morphs or changes automatically to provide a stable hitting platform. The controller senses various predetermined conditions such as pressure under the ball of the user's foot to determine whether the golfer is walking or swinging. The active-response elements may be a sole adjuster, a lace adjuster, and/or an upper adjuster. Methods of determining the golfer's type of movement are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved real image projection device includes a real image projection system for projecting a real image from one or more sources that transmit, reflect or emit light, operatively connected with a slot machine, gaming machine, an ATM machine, vending machine or other like machines, enhancing the functionality and experience in slot or gaming machines, ATM machines, vending machines, point of purchase merchandising displays, and the like. One embodiment includes an e-mail capture system that includes a computer, microprocessor device, memory, or other device for storing an e-mail database, and a keyboard, touch-screen device, or pointing device and display monitor, or other input device, arranged for a viewer of the real image to enter one or more e-mail addresses into the database.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat sealer having a heated platen, a cylinder for reciprocating the platen, a die positioned to be engaged by the platen and a shuttle supporting the die to move the die from a platen-engaging position to a non-engaging position, and a control for controlling the temperature of the platen and the force applied to the platen against the die by the cylinder. The invention also includes a temperature sensor for sensing the surface temperature of the platen and a load sensor for sensing the force applied by the platen to the die. In one embodiment, the temperature sensor is an infrared temperature sensor that reads the surface temperature of the platen and the load sensor is a load cell positioned beneath the die and supporting the die so that the load sensors can measure the direct force applied by the platen against the die.

Abstract: A flat rectangular sheet of packaging material that is divided into three panels by two horizontal fold lines, allowing it to be folded to form a standard-sized envelope for mailing or shipping Flash memory cards. The lower panel, which contains several removable rectangular sections that are designed to fit common Flash memory card dimensions, is folded upwards and attached to the central panel after removal of a section. After a Flash memory card has been inserted into the resulting cavity, the top panel of the sheet can be folded down and sealed, resulting in a robust envelope that can then be used to securely ship or mail the Flash memory card.

Abstract: A fully integrated computer rack mount system comprising: at least one shelving unit configured to store computers; at least one electrical panel coupled to at least one of the at least one shelving unit, the at least one electrical panel configured to receive power from an external source; at least one network panel, coupled to at least one of the at least one shelving units, the at least one network panel configured to receive network connectivity from an outside source; a raceway apparatus coupled to the back plane or the front-plane of each of the at least one shelving unit, the raceway apparatus comprising a horizontal raceway and a vertical member, said vertical member comprising a power interface and a network interface; where said raceway apparatus is configured to allow each computer stored in the shelving units to be proximately connectable to the power interface and network interface; where the at least one electrical panel is coupled via said horizontal raceway to each power interface; and where t

Abstract: A method and apparatus is described to prevent freezing in the piping and tank of a solar water heating system mounted above a heated space. The supply and return piping to the solar water heater is used in conjunction with a heat exchanger mounted within the heated space below, to create a mechanism for the gentle circulation of water by natural convection, sufficient to prevent freezing in the tank and piping. Bypass pipes that incorporate flow restrictions are introduced between the supply and return piping both in the building and just below the solar tank. This creates a loop in the piping which allows natural convection to occur. The flow restrictions are provided so as not to short circuit the normal water flow under conditions of hot water demand.

Abstract: An N-acetyl-p-aminophenol composition capable of being directly formed into a tablet having high hardness, short disintegration time and short dissolution time is disclosed. The composition includes N-acetyl-p-aminophenol, a pharmaceutically acceptable partially gelatinized starch, a pharmaceutically acceptable lubricant, water and optionally an auxiliary binder, an auxiliary disintegrant or both of these optional components. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the essential components (and optional components if desired) and spray drying the slurry.

Abstract: An injection and mixing device for the introduction of flocculant into aqueous material, such as sewage or sludge, prior to dewatering is disclosed. The device includes an angled housing and injection means for introducing the flocculant into the housing countercurrent to the incoming flow of aqueous material. The combination of the turbulence caused by the angled housing and the countercurrent injection evenly and rapidly disperses the flocculant within the aqueous material regardless of the material's solids content. A downstream sparger ring is also disclosed for use with high solids content material.