Abstract: An encapsulated luminescent particle for use in an aqueous environment includes a luminescent pigment capable of being illuminated by an external light source and an encapsulating material, wherein the encapsulated luminescent particles are between about 1.5 mm and about 5 mm in size. The encapsulating material permits luminescence from the luminescent pigment upon excitation by an external light source, such as, a blacklight, while allowing the luminescent pigment to be safely used in an aqueous environment, such as a pool, spa, or the like.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a luminescent tile for use in an aqueous environment includes admixing a luminescent pigment capable of being illuminated by an external light source, a forming material, and a catalyst to create a luminescent mixture. Casting the luminescent mixture into a mold and allowing said mixture to substantially harden thereby creating a luminescent tile. The forming material permits luminescence from the luminescent pigment upon excitation by an external light source, such as, a blacklight, while allowing the luminescent pigment to be safely used in an aqueous environment, such as a pool, spa, or the like.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a luminescent tile for use in an aqueous environment includes admixing a luminescent pigment capable of being illuminated by an external light source, a forming material, and a catalyst to create a luminescent mixture. Casting the luminescent mixture into a mold and allowing said mixture to substantially harden thereby creating a luminescent tile. The forming material permits luminescence from the luminescent pigment upon excitation by an external light source, such as, a blacklight, while allowing the luminescent pigment to be safely used in an aqueous environment, such as a pool, spa, or the like.

Abstract: An encapsulated photoluminescent particle. The photoluminescent particle may be used in the formation of aggregates. The aggregates may be used in the formation of various substrates, especially for aqueous environments, such as swimming pools, aquariums, spas and fish ponds. In general, the photoluminescent particles include a resin, a photoluminescent compound, and a catalyst. The composition may be granulated to form the photoluminescent particle. The photoluminescent particles may be formed without the need of additional filler materials.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for communicating data over a voice-band communications loop are disclosed. The apparatus includes transceiver circuitry, a backplane interface, backplane interconnection circuitry, and signaling circuitry. The transceiver circuitry transmits and receives voice-band modulated data over the communications loop. The backplane interface provides for physical interconnection to the backplane. Backplane interconnection circuitry couples the transceiver circuitry and the backplane interface to each other for data transmission to enable the exchange of digital data between the transceiver and the backplane. The signaling circuitry transmits and receives POTS call control signals over the communications loop. A method for receiving voice-band data is disclosed.

Abstract: A new sliding seat assembly for an automobile for aiding a motorist with entering and exiting an automobile. The inventive device includes a pair of extension brackets secured to a floor of an automobile inwardly of a door thereof. The pair of extension brackets each are comprised of a pair of telescopic portions. The telescopic portions include an inner member and an outer member. The outer members have a cross bar extending therebetween. The cross bar has a vertical support extending upwardly therefrom. A car seat is provided including a seat portion and a back portion. A circular gear is secured to a lower surface of the seat portion of the car seat. The circular gear rotatably couples with an upper end of the vertical support of the extension members. A motor is secured to one of the outer members adjacent to the circular gear. The motor has a drive gear in communication therewith on an upper end thereof. The drive gear mates with the circular gear to facilitate rotation of the car seat.