Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide an animal feeder, which can comprise a storage bin, a plurality of support legs, a trough, a plurality of spikes, a center post, a feed chute, a valve, a sensor, and/or a trough base. The storage bin is constructed to hold animal feed. The plurality of spikes is coupled to animal feeder such that the plurality of spikes protrudes from the animal feeder in proximity to the trough.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system of chemical identification by using a short wavelength range of near infrared (NIR) such as in the range of near infrared (NIR) of about 600 to about 1100 nm. A silicon-detector can be used to measure the short wavelength of NIR region. A detection signal from a detector is sent to a computer. The computer is programmed with software modules for data acquisition of the detection signal and data analysis to determine absorption spectrum. The computer can include memory or remote access to one or more databases for storing a library of absorption spectra. The absorption spectrum of the material which provides the highest match value is identified as the material under inspection.

Abstract: The apparatus and its method of use is directed to a spraying system which has a strut rotationally joined at an upper end of an elongated pole. A sprayer is removably engaged with the strut. An electrical actuator is also engaged with the strut and is positioned for operating the sprayer. An electrical circuit includes components for controlling the sprayer, for video recording a spray target, for viewing the recording on a monitor. The strut is adapted by an offset to place the operating line of the actuator's trigger coincident with the sprayer's operator. The pole may be adjusted as to length for higher and lower targets.

Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle seat comprising a support wire having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion between the first and second ends, such that the support wire is folded approximately in half at the middle portion. The suspension system further comprises a coating of overmolded plastic applied to the first and second ends such that the first end second ends are held together by the coating; a bend in the middle portion of the support wire to attach the support wire to a frame of the vehicle seat, wherein the bend is coated with overmolded plastic; a crossbar overmolded on the support wire; an integral attachment clip molded onto the crossbar; and a seat cushion module held adjacent the support wire using the integral attachment clip.

Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle seat comprising a support wire having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion between the first and second ends, such that the support wire is folded approximately in half at the middle portion. The suspension system further comprises a coating of overmolded plastic applied to the first and second ends such that the first end second ends are held together by the coating; a bend in the middle portion of the support wire to attach the support wire to a frame of the vehicle seat, wherein the bend is coated with overmolded plastic; a crossbar overmolded on the support wire; an integral attachment clip molded onto the crossbar; and a seat cushion module held adjacent the support wire using the integral attachment clip.

Abstract: In a matrix print head, a plurality of elongated printing elements, mounted in a frame, are driven axially by electromagnetic means to effect printing on record media positioned adjacent to the printing ends of the printing elements. A dampening element, of generally conical configuration, is centrally disposed in the frame, within the volume defined by the plurality of printing elements, in order to dampen the bending and vibration of the printing elements, and thus reduce or eliminate consequent fatigue failure.