Abstract: An inflatable antenna structure composed of flexible, electrically conductive material is disclosed. When inflated, for example, with air or lighter-than-air gas, the structure assumes antenna geometries suitable for a wide range of RF transmission and reception requirements. Also, when inflated, the structure can be lofted and deployed hundreds or more feet into the sky, enabling extended communication capabilities. The structure includes at least one inflation-deflation port and at least one electrical-connectivity port. One or more embodiments include offering significant advantages over conventional antenna structures with respect to weight, size, portability, performance, and manufacturability.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and processor-readable storage media for a radio frequency-based (RF-based) therapeutic for the treatment of neurological conditions are provided herein. An example device includes one or more antenna elements sized and configured for one or more operational frequencies; at least one RF generator-controller unit; at least one switching element coupled with at least a portion of the one or more antenna elements; and a distributed functional architecture and/or at least one cable, wherein the distributed functional architecture and/or the at least one cable facilitates transmission of one or more of RF emissions, one or more antenna control voltages, and one or more system-control signals between the at least one RF generator-controller unit and the at least one switching element in connection with at least a portion of the one or more antenna elements.

Abstract: A headphone and earbud device for receiving an audio signal may include a headphone including a speaker acoustic device to amplify the audio signal and to define a speaker chamber to cooperate with an aperture and an earbud to be detachably connected to the speaker chamber to transmit the audio signal to the speaker chamber.

Abstract: A wire carrier is provided herein, which can include a length of insulative material, wherein the insulative material comprises one or more wire-retaining features, wherein the one or more wire-retaining features include at least one predetermined arrangement of notches in the insulative material, and wherein the one or more wire-retaining features enable retention of at least one wire in at least one predetermined, non-linear pattern.

Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments of the present disclosure, the invention allows effective sending and receiving of radio signals commonly associated with those sent and received by antennas. The utility of the invention includes a versatile antenna wire comprised of an embedded formed electrical conductor within a protective, non-electrically conductive sheath or structural element that facilitates shorter-than-typical antenna designs. The versatile antenna wire can facilitate antenna radiators that are up to 80 percent shorter than traditional wire radiators—while still providing exceptional operating characteristics. In some embodiments, the antenna wire is a specifically contoured conductive material. Electrically conductive material may be wire; metalized tape; metalized foil; electrically conductive polymer; or conductive ink or coating.

Abstract: A headphone and earbud device for receiving an audio signal may include a headphone including a speaker acoustic device to amplify the audio signal and to define a speaker chamber to cooperate with an aperture and an earbud to be detachably connected to the speaker chamber to transmit the audio signal to the speaker chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal headphone device, system and method configured to combine a headphone and earbud into one acoustical product. The headphone earbud device is configured with an adaptive connection for controlling the audio signals and/or device providing the audio signals. The adaptive connection includes an electro mechanical and/or mechanical connection so that when an earbud is placed into a headphone contact plates on the earbud mate with contact plates on the interior recess of the headphone so as to energize a loudspeaker in the headphone and or to control the device providing the audio signals.

Abstract: The present invention is a device and method that allows a baseball player to scientifically select the optimum bat for maximum hitting performance. A baseball player need only swing and hit a supported target, and note the relative energy imparted to the target. By repeating this same simple test using as many bats as the ballplayer would like to examine, and noting the highest relative energy imparted to the target, the optimum baseball bat for him or her is determined.

Abstract: Nutritional, health-beneficial, environmentally friendly condiment and preparation method that is made almost entirely from Ipomoea batatas, a root vegetable commonly known as sweet potato. No mainstream condiment has sweet potato as its primary ingredient. The invention's formulaic simplicity is also unique and unobvious. The entire sweet potato—including the root vegetable's skin—is used in the new condiment's production. Doing so imparts distinct and pleasurable flavor, texture, and color; maximizes the new condiment's nutrition and health benefits; reduces processing time, energy, and labor; and eliminates production waste.

Abstract: The portable, wearable, proximal Alzheimer's disease treatment invention is based upon creating an RF field of particular frequencies and intensities that are applied to the patient's head. To accomplish the aforementioned disease treatment functionality, a system was invented comprising a network of antennas connected to an RF generator via a feedline connector. The invention also provides methods for using measurements to monitor and manage the effectiveness of an ongoing disease treatment regimen, and databases which contain information about measurements, variables, and their relationships to clinical outcome.

Abstract: The portable, wearable, proximal Alzheimer's disease treatment invention is based upon creating an RF field of particular frequencies and intensities that are applied to the patient's head. To accomplish the aforementioned disease treatment functionality, a system was invented comprising a network of antennas connected to an RF generator via a feedline connector. The invention also provides methods for using measurements to monitor and manage the effectiveness of an ongoing disease treatment regimen, and databases which contain information about measurements, variables, and their relationships to clinical outcome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal headphone device, system and method configured to combine a headphone and earbud into one acoustical product. The headphone earbud device is configured with an adaptive attachment for controlling the audio signals and/or device providing the audio signals. The adaptive connection includes an electro mechanical and/or mechanical connection so that when an earbud is placed into a headphone contact plates on the earbud mate with contact plates on the interior recess of the headphone so as to energize a loudspeaker in the headphone and or to control the device providing the audio signals.

Abstract: A versatile wire antenna that can be up to 80 percent shorter than traditional wire antennas—while still providing exceptional operating characteristics. The present invention is also more durable than traditional wire antennas, offers broadband and multi-band performance, eliminates tension on the wire components, does not require inductive elements, does not require end insulators or transmission-line feed-point insulators, has low noise characteristics, and offers the potential for significant static-discharge capability. Also disclosed is a method for constructing the present invention.

Abstract: A versatile wire antenna that can be up to 80 percent shorter than traditional wire antennas—while still providing exceptional operating characteristics. The present invention is also more durable than traditional wire antennas, offers broadband and multi-band performance, eliminates tension on the wire components, does not require inductive elements, does not require end insulators or transmission-line feed-point insulators, has low noise characteristics, and offers the potential for significant static-discharge capability. Also disclosed is a method for constructing the present invention.

Abstract: An underwater communication device that is simple in design, is simple to operate, is powered solely by a user's wrist action, has only one moving part, is maintenance free, can offer multiple modes of operation, can be made resistant to accidental sound generation, can be made neutrally buoyant, offers a wide margin of safety and reliability, and enables underwater communication up to 100 feet between scuba divers. The underwater communication device including a striker rod, a tubular housing and a support and guide member. The support and guide member supporting the rod in the housing. Communicating underwater with the underwater communication device by the steps of grasping the device approximately along its midpoint, and rapidly rocking or shaking the device from side to side or end to end, causing the endpoints of the striker rod to strike an inner surface of the housing, creating a sound that is readily propagated through the water.

Abstract: An interlocking storage system for different types of electronic or magnetic recording media, including compact discs and cassette tapes. A standard size module is provided which can accommodate and store one standard dual compact disc box and one single compact disc box, three single compact disc boxes or two standard audio cassette boxes. Alternatively, other selected electronic recording media may be stored. The user selects releasable left and right side elements which securely compartmentalize the selected recording media within the module. This module provides both a horizontal and vertical interlocking means so that users may utilize numerous modules which are interconnected in both the vertical and horizontal direction to form a free-standing modular cabinet or storage system for their home entertainment collection.

Abstract: A physical training accessory comprises a garment or harness for securing the accessory to the body of a wearer, and a gatherable sail which is either permanently or detachably attached to the garment or harness. The sail, which may be comprised of any suitable gatherable material, is so fashioned that ground locomotion of the wearer, e.g., walking, running, skiing or skating, deploys the sail from a slack condition to a billowed condition, which increases air resistance which must be overcome by the wearer to continue the ground locomotion and so provides a valuable, extremely lightweight and compact training device. Fasteners may be provided to hold the sail in the slack condition for those times when the wearer does not wish to sustain the added air-resistance provided by the billowed sail.