Abstract: A window insert assembly is disclosed for reducing window energy loss and for damping sound. Also disclosed are parts in a window insert kit to build a window insert and methods for installing the window insert into a window well. In one embodiment, the window insert comprises an outer frame assembly with a gasket frame seated in a gasket channel of the outer frame and planks of an inner frame seated in an inner channel of the outer frame assembly. The inner frame suspends layers of plastic wrap. In an alternative embodiment, the outer frame is in the form of a U-channel or adhesive foil with the gaskets adhered to its outer perimeter. In another embodiment, the outer perimeter of the inner frame comprises a stiffener groove. Here, the outer frame is in the form of a T-shaped stiffener with gasket adhered to its top.

Abstract: A computerized system for operating a distributed manufacturing process includes a computerized server device. The server device operates programming configured to publish an available manufacturing project available for license, create a licensing contract between an entrepreneur owning a licensing right for the available manufacturing project and a project manager seeking the licensing right, create at least one contract between the project manager and a cell leader to manage work operation contracts necessary to perform the available manufacturing project, and create at least one contract between the cell leader and a cell member to perform a work operation necessary to perform the available manufacturing project.

Abstract: A snow removal device for removing snow from a roof surface includes a multi-angled tool comprising a plurality of panels. The panels include a first panel portion configured to dig into the snow, a second panel portion connected to a trailing edge of the first panel portion, the second panel portion being angled to compact a small amount of snow between the tool and the roof surface, and a third panel portion connected to a trailed edge of the second panel portion, the third panel portion being configured to slide over the compacted small amount of snow.

Abstract: An anchoring device is disclosed providing an easily deployable and removable anchoring point. The anchoring device includes a lower portion configured to be buried into a bottom of a body of water comprising a weighted anchor and at least one spray outlet location upon a bottom surface of the weighted anchor, the spray outlet hole being configured to aid installation and removal of the anchoring device by selectively projecting a spray of water to displace soft debris on the bottom away from the weighted anchor. The anchoring device further includes an upper portion comprising a vertical pole extending upward from the bottom, the pole comprising an anchoring point.

Abstract: A snow removal device is disclosed for removing snow from a roof surface. The device includes a multi-angled tool comprising a plurality of panels. The panels include a first panel portion configured to dig into the snow, a second panel portion connected to a trailing edge of the first panel portion, the second panel portion being angled to compact a small amount of snow between the tool and the roof surface, and a third panel portion connected to a trailed edge of the second panel portion, the third panel portion being configured to slide over the compacted small amount of snow.

Abstract: A containment panel is disclosed configured to separate a portion of ground from another portion of the ground. The panels include a portion of the panel configured to be inserted into the ground comprising a retention feature and a portion of the panel configured to remain above the ground. The portion configured to remain above the ground includes a slanted portion configured to channel water toward plants contained by the panel.

Abstract: An anchoring device is disclosed providing an easily deployable and removable anchoring point. The anchoring device includes a lower portion configured to be buried into a bottom of a body of water comprising a weighted anchor and at least one spray outlet location upon a bottom surface of the weighted anchor, the spray outlet hole being configured to aid installation and removal of the anchoring device by selectively projecting a spray of water to displace soft debris on the bottom away from the weighted anchor. The anchoring device further includes an upper portion comprising a vertical pole extending upward from the bottom, the pole comprising an anchoring point.

Abstract: A rip current can include a dangerous flow of water from an area proximate to a beach out to deeper water. An apparatus for generating a rip current warning indication includes an anchor device situated in the water, a flow sensor affixed to the anchor device and monitoring a water current speed, and a warning device in signal communication with the flow sensor. The warning device includes a control module comparing the monitored water current speed to a water current speed threshold. The warning device generates the rip current warning indication based upon the comparing.

Abstract: A rip current can include a dangerous flow of water from an area proximate to a beach out to deeper water. An apparatus for generating a rip current warning indication includes an anchor device situated in the water, a flow sensor affixed to the anchor device and monitoring a water current speed, and a warning device in signal communication with the flow sensor. The warning device includes a control module comparing the monitored water current speed to a water current speed threshold. The warning device generates the rip current warning indication based upon the comparing.