Abstract: Disclosed is a virtual room created by locating cameras on the outside walls of a structure, e.g., a building, and then projecting live video from the cameras onto the inside walls of the structure using projectors. Because of the way the projectors and cameras are oriented, the walls appear to be invisible to a person inside the structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for improving the tonal characteristics of a stringed instrument. This has been accomplished using a device that interfaces acoustically with the soundhole. The device inhabits space where sound energy waves tend to interfere and redirects the sound energy out of the soundhole. This prevents distortion and delivers more fullness in sound.

Abstract: A wind turbine that is mounted on a corner of a building and has a shaft that extends upward and outward from the corner, where the turbine blades are located, and the resulting rotation of the shaft is used for some power consumption purpose in our outside the building.

Abstract: A disciplined reference clock generating a frequency accurate clock signal based on a reference pulse generated by a global positioning system is provided. Clock circuitry and processes are also provided to ensure frequency locking and signal validity of the generated clock signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for improving the tonal characteristics of a stringed instrument. This has been accomplished using a device that interfaces acoustically with the soundhole. The device inhabits space where sound energy waves tend to interfere and redirects the sound energy out of the soundhole. This prevents distortion and delivers more fullness in sound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for improving the tonal characteristics of a stringed instrument. This has been accomplished using a device that interfaces acoustically with the soundhole. The device inhabits space where sound energy waves tend to interfere and redirects the sound energy out of the soundhole. This prevents distortion and delivers more fullness in sound.

Abstract: A system and method for configuring a slot to be compatible with both modules that are compliant with the isolation requirements for power over Ethernet and modules that are not compliant.

Abstract: A Tile, in the form of a natural wave, is provided to replace traditionally smooth surfaces to aid in more efficient shedding of a fluid medium.

Abstract: A linear cavity is provided on the leading edge of an object that is subject to the flow of liquids or gasses, where said cavity preferably has a wall that follows the curvature of a diminishing sine wave, although other configurations are possible that do not follow a specific sine wave. The cavity accepts the flow of liquids or gasses that enter into the cavity, and where the dimensions of the cavity cause the flow of liquids or gases within it to form a pressure node that extends forward of the cavity. The pressure node provides a wedge means to cause oncoming gasses or liquids to divert around the object body ahead of the object body itself, decreasing turbulence around the periphery of the object. The cavity may be spherical, in the instance of a missile, plane, or underwater transportation means, or may be linear, in the instance of an automobile grill that is subject to wind, or a bridge support, where the bridge support has to maintain position against the flow of current.

Abstract: A system and method for configuring a slot to be compatible with both modules that are compliant with the isolation requirements for power over Ethernet and modules that are not compliant.

Abstract: A unique shaped insert for the soundhole of an acoustic guitar has numerous embodiments. The insert is alternatively of two piece construction. In each embodiment, the invention has a forward portion that is used to secure the inside edge of the soundhole. It's attachment imparts a new and distinctive sound to the stringed instrument in which it is installed.

Abstract: Customer data relating to the location and character of features (e.g., conductive pads to which electronic parts are soldered on a printed circuit board) are stored in a digital form (e.g., as “Gerber data”). A library of footprints that characterize the features is created from this data. A footprint filter and a modification parameter are then applied to the footprint library to select footprints for modification and to make a desired change to the selected footprints. In a printed circuit board embodiment, apertures in a stencil designed for printing solder on the printed circuit board are then cut in accordance with the footprints. Data representing all the apertures to be cut in the stencil can be moved or scaled to compensate for variations in the printed circuit board manufacturing and stencil manufacturing processes. The above-described method can be carried out via instructions stored as software code on a computer-readable medium.

Abstract: Disclosed is a golf practice device which includes a camera and a monitor in a portable case. The case opens to form a practice surface. The monitor, which is protected by a durable plexiglass cover, is located in one half of the case. The user stands on the other half of the case. The monitor is located in a substantially parallel plane with, and slightly below the playing surface. A plurality of tee positions each enable the user to focus on the ball during a normal golf swing while simultaneously enabling the user to view the swing in real time in his or her peripheral vision.

Abstract: A static generator is disclosed that has two hollow donut-like toroids. One toroid is placed within the other. When the outer toroid is counter rotated with respect to the inner toroid, static electricity is generated, and a magnetic field is produced.

Abstract: Customer data relating to the location and character of features (e.g., conductive pads to which electronic parts are soldered on a printed circuit board) are stored in a digital form (e.g., as “Gerber data”). A library of footprints that characterize the features is created from this data. A footprint filter and a modification parameter are then applied to the footprint library to select footprints for modification and to make a desired change to the selected footprints. In a printed circuit board embodiment, apertures in a stencil designed for printing solder on the printed circuit board are then cut in accordance with the footprints. Data representing all the apertures to be cut in the stencil can be moved or scaled to compensate for variations in the printed circuit board manufacturing and stencil manufacturing processes. The above-described method can be carried out via instructions stored as software code on a computer-readable medium.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace including a combustion chamber that has a top portion and an ash pan. The top portion and said ash pan are rigidly connected by a plurality of substantially vertical supports. The outdoor fireplace further includes a base, the base providing an upper portion and a support structure. The upper portion substantially spans the area spanned by the ash pan and is connected to the ash pan such that an integral airway is formed between the ash pan and the upper portion.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace including a combustion chamber that has a top portion and an ash pan. The top portion and said ash pan are rigidly connected by a plurality of substantially vertical supports. The outdoor fireplace further includes a base, the base providing an upper portion and a support structure. The upper portion substantially spans the area spanned by the ash pan and is connected to the ash pan such that an integral airway is formed between the ash pan and the upper portion.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace including a combustion chamber that has a top portion and an ash drawer forming the floor. The ash drawer includes a planar bottom and a plurality of side walls disposed around the periphery of the planar bottom. As such, the ash drawer is configured to receive and hold combustion by-products. The outdoor fireplace also includes a base with an upper portion and a support structure. The upper portion is connected to the top portion of the combustion chamber and is configured to slidably receive the ash drawer. As such, the ash drawer can be slidably removed from the outdoor fireplace to remove the by-products of combustion.