Abstract: A cargo cover and strap system is provided that uses one tarp with two layers or two separate tarps, where one tarp is made of solid polyethylene waterproof material and the mesh net tarp is made of a woven fabric or woven polyethylene layer. The polyethylene tarp fits around cargo being transported in the bed of pickup truck. The mesh net is layered on top or joined together with the polyethylene tarp. Stretchable and easy-to-attach straps secure the mesh net tarp around the cargo by using a configuration of hooks at one or both ends of the strap for attaching anywhere into the woven mesh net tarp. The combination of mesh net tarp and the straps with hooks allow the mesh net to be pulled taut easily and simply by the straps to cover any configuration of cargo being transported.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting and storing the energy emitted by radioisotopes in the form of alpha and or beta particles is described. The present invention incorporates aspects of three different energy conversion and storage technologies, those being: Nuclear alpha and or beta particle capture for direct energy conversion and storage, rechargeable electrochemical storage cells and capacitive electrical energy storage.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting and storing the energy emitted by radioisotopes in the form of alpha and or beta particles is described. The present invention incorporates aspects of three different energy conversion and storage technologies, those being: Nuclear alpha and or beta particle capture for direct energy conversion and storage, rechargeable electrochemical storage cells and capacitive electrical energy storage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means to add electronic control of temperature and flow rate for fluids in standard faucets. The device is self powered by means of the fluid flowing through it and generates sufficient power to operate the control electronics. Elimination of an external power source or internal battery, is important for simple retrofit installations as well as maintenance free operation for many years. The invention consists of two components that communicate with each other via either an RF (radio frequency), IR (infra red) or a wired link. The Mixing Unit serves to mix the incoming hot and cold fluids (typically water but any fluid can be mixed) to a desired temperature under control of the Main Control Unit. The Main Control Unit provides a means by which the user can adjust the temperature as well as automatically turn on and off the fluid flow.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means to add electronic control of temperature and flow rate for fluids in standard faucets. The device is self powered by means of the fluid flowing through it and generates sufficient power to operate the control electronics. Elimination of an external power source or internal battery, is important for simple retrofit installations as well as maintenance free operation for many years. The invention consists of two components that communicate with each other via either an RF (radio frequency), IR (infra red) or a wired link. The Mixing Unit serves to mix the incoming hot and cold fluids (typically water but any fluid can be mixed) to a desired temperature under control of the Main Control Unit. The Main Control Unit provides a means by which the user can adjust the temperature as well as automatically turn on and off the fluid flow.

Abstract: The Residential Communications Gateway (RCG) is a broadband communications device that combines all voice, data and video communications to and from a typical residence or small business for transmission over a single, or a plurality of Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines separately or in conjunction with, a wireless broadband backbone. The RCG does this by employing packetized data with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies combined with RF communications technologies. A key consideration to the design of the RCG is that no additional or special transmission equipment must be installed at the Central Office or anywhere else in the network to enable new calling features provided by the RCG as is the case with DSL and Cable systems. By eliminating the requirement for costly infrastructure enhancements, ubiquitous high speed communications and services can be deployed to every POTS subscriber.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, plugs are provided for insertion into the conventional "310" or bantam styles of DSX telecommunications jacks to permit monitoring of both transmit and receive circuit paths without injecting noise into those circuit paths and without any risk of interrupting or breaking those circuit paths. Because these two conventional jacks differ in size, two sizes of plugs are necessary. However, both sizes of plugs are identical in operation and function. The teachings of the present invention can also be applied to plugs for insertion into other types of conventional jacks, such as standard phone jacks. In these other applications, the plug of the present invention requires only one contact for monaural applications and two contacts for stereo applications.