Abstract: An air conditioning appliance defining a vertical direction includes a housing comprising a wall disposed in the vertical direction, the wall defining an opening therethrough; a heat exchanger disposed in the housing; a compressor in fluid communication with the heat exchanger to circulate a refrigerant through the heat exchanger; and a door assembly attached to the wall proximal to the opening. The door assembly includes a frame removably secured to the wall and surrounding the opening, the frame comprising a tab protruding from a first surface of the frame and extending in the vertical direction, and a door pivotably connected to the frame, the door defining an aperture into which the tab is received. The tab is symmetrical about a horizontal centerline of the tab.

Abstract: An air conditioning appliance defining a vertical direction includes a housing comprising a wall disposed in the vertical direction, the wall defining an opening therethrough; a heat exchanger disposed in the housing; a compressor in fluid communication with the heat exchanger to circulate a refrigerant through the heat exchanger; and a door assembly attached to the wall proximal to the opening. The door assembly includes a frame removably secured to the wall and surrounding the opening, the frame comprising a tab protruding from a first surface of the frame and extending in the vertical direction, and a door pivotably connected to the frame, the door defining an aperture into which the tab is received. The tab is symmetrical about a horizontal centerline of the tab.

Abstract: The present invention provides a step-by-step process for transforming the raw cannabis plant into an infused and bioavailable cannabis-plant-blend that can be used as a stand-alone food supplement; and can be integrated into tobacco replacement products, edible food products, or infused beverages of any kind. This unique and novel process includes multiple decarboxylation steps and produces a bioavailable cannabis product, which is inclusive of an infused amalgam of either: both heat-cooked and raw cannabis, or just heat-cooked cannabis; along with an infused blend of various chemical compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a step-by-step process for transforming the raw cannabis plant into an infused and bioavailable cannabis-plant-blend that can be used as a stand-alone food supplement; and can be integrated into tobacco replacement products, edible food products, or infused beverages of any kind. This unique and novel process includes multiple decarboxylation steps and produces a bioavailable cannabis product, which is inclusive of an infused amalgam of either: both heat-cooked and raw cannabis, or just heat-cooked cannabis; along with an infused blend of various chemical compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a commercial process for preparing the ‘Cannabis-Hemp Beverage Infusions’ into a soothing, impactful and pleasant beverage; that also acts as an enhanced recreational experience. The infusion process utilizes both a raw and twice-heat cooked ‘fusionable beverage’ blend that can be mixed with various fillers, herbs, and flavors; and poured into a drinking vessel of any type, or processed into a sealed drinking container for later use. The commercial process entails the combining of various raw cannabinoids, decarboxylated cannabinoids, terpenes, terpenoids, and flavonoids that are found in the Cannabis-Hemp Plant; with other herbs, fillers, and flavors for the purposes of creating a pleasant and relaxing beverage that enhances our recreational experiences in a wholesome way. To accomplish this process, the Cannabis-Hemp Plant must be correctly processed, and a quantity of the Cannabis-Hemp Plant must be correctly processed and twice-heat-cooked, with added flavorings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a commercial process for preparing the ‘Smokeless Cannabis-Hemp’ into a soothing, impactful, and smooth smoking experience; that also acts as an effective replacement for Tobacco Smoking. The process produces both a processed and heat cooked ‘smokeless product’ blend that can be mixed with various fillers, herbs, and flavors; and inserted into a smoking vessel of any type, or processed into a cigarette or cigar, for smoking purposes. The commercial process entails the combining of various raw cannabinoids, decarboxylated cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids that are found in the Cannabis-Hemp Plant; with other herbs, fillers, and flavors for the purposes of creating a smooth and impactful smoking experience that does not disturb or harm others in the surrounding environment. To accomplish this process, the Cannabis-Hemp Plant must be correctly processed, and a quantity of the Cannabis-Hemp Plant must be correctly processed and heat-cooked, with added flavorings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a commercial process for preparing the ‘Cannabis-Hemp Smoking Blend’ into a soothing, impactful, and smooth smoking experience; that also acts as an effective replacement for Tobacco Smoking. The process produces both a processed and heat cooked ‘smoke product’ blend that can be mixed with various fillers, herbs, and flavors; and inserted into a smoking vessel of any type, or processed into a cigarette or cigar, for smoking purposes. The commercial process entails the combining of various raw cannabinoids, decarboxylated cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids that are found in the Cannabis-Hemp Plant; with other herbs, fillers, and flavors for the purposes of creating a smooth and impactful smoking experience that does not disturb or harm others in the surrounding environment. To accomplish this process, the Cannabis-Hemp Plant must be correctly processed, and a quantity of the Cannabis-Hemp Plant must be correctly processed and heat-cooked, with added flavorings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a commercial process for preparing the ‘Cannabis-Hemp Animal Feed’ into a feed grade nutritional supplement. The process produces both a fully cooked, and raw feed product combined, that can be inserted into an edible consumption vessel of any type, or processed into any shape, for animal ingestion purposes. The commercial process entails the combining of various proteins, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, terpenes, flavonoids, decarboxylated cannabinoids (and various raw cannabinoids) that are found in the Cannabis-Hemp Plant; with various fats and thickeners for the purposes of creating a ‘feed’ that can be ingested and metabolized as a feed grade nutritional supplement, and/or as a direct animal feed product. To accomplish this process, a quantity of the Cannabis-Hemp Plant must be raw and processed, and a quantity of the Cannabis-Hemp Plant must be heat-cooked, with added fats or not.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for testing an individual's hearing and correcting audio signals to compensate for the significant variance in each listener's sensitivity to various frequencies of the audible spectrum. An auditory calibration procedure includes identifying a first volume level as a minimum volume level at which nominal frequency tones are audible, a minimum frequency at which said first volume level is audible, a maximum frequency at which said first volume level is audible, and a minimum volume level at which a number of intervening sample frequencies are audible. A substantially parabolic correction curve is generated based on the minimum volume levels at the various sample frequencies. The correction curve is applied to modify real time audio signals generated upon execution of an audio file functionally linked to the processor, wherein the modified real time audio signals are provided to an audio output device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a commercial process for preparing the ‘Cannabis-Hemp Paste’ into a food grade nutritional supplement. The process produces both a fully cooked, and raw food product combined, that can be inserted into an edible consumption vessel of any type, or placed into the mouth, and/or stomach, for ingestion purposes. The commercial process entails the combining of various terpenes, flavonoids, decarboxylated cannabinoids (and various raw cannabinoids) that are found in the Cannabis-Hemp Plant; with various fats and thickeners for the purposes of creating a ‘paste’ that can be ingested and metabolized as a food grade dietary supplement, and/or as a direct food product. To accomplish this process, a quantity of the Cannabis-Hemp Plant must be raw and pressed, and a quantity of the Cannabis-Hemp Plant must be heat-cooked and blended with fresh fats; the heat-cooked Cannabis-Hemp plant must then be repeatedly heat-cooked in a steam kettle and pressed to extract different amalgams.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for testing an individual's hearing and correcting audio signals to compensate for the significant variance in each listener's sensitivity to various frequencies of the audible spectrum. An auditory calibration procedure includes identifying a first volume level as a minimum volume level at which nominal frequency tones are audible, a minimum frequency at which said first volume level is audible, a maximum frequency at which said first volume level is audible, and a minimum volume level at which a number of intervening sample frequencies are audible. A substantially parabolic correction curve is generated based on the minimum volume levels at the various sample frequencies. The correction curve is applied to modify real time audio signals generated upon execution of an audio file functionally linked to the processor, wherein the modified real time audio signals are provided to an audio output device.

Abstract: A confection is provided having a single arcuate ridge extending substantially the entire length of the piece. Due to this unique feature, either alone or in combination with one or more other topographical features, the confection provides an enhanced sensory attribute as compared to a confection having the same composition and not having the arcuate ridge.

Abstract: A stand-alone desktop application (i.e., client) that resides on an end user's local computer and receives customized music playlists and content via the Internet from a network of distributed servers. The end user may install the application in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, downloading it from the Internet or installing it from a CD that has been pre-loaded with the client. Songs downloaded through the application may be cached locally. The application forms a playlist based on user-entered preferences, an analysis of music already existing on the computer, and previous user interactions with the application. Similar or related songs, albums, bands, or artists can be displayed graphically in a “song cloud” around a graphical representation of the song being played.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device kite-like in nature which allows the user to ride within the kite and control its flight from within, rather than being a ground-based operator. Principle use of the invention is as a recreational device. The pilot/occupant is able to control pitch and yaw of the craft through conventional aircraft-like means and/or novel methods, and is also able to control winding and unwinding of the kite's tether from the cockpit. The device can be used stationary when there exists sufficient wind, in the manner of a kite, or the device may be towed by a ground-based vehicle (auto or boat) in the manner of a parasail.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing a fluorescent light bulb is disclosed. The apparatus includes a circular housing including a pair of contact receptacles operable to receive two conductive elements of a fluorescent light bulb. A lamp housing is coupled to a portion of an outside surface of the housing and extending away from the housing and sized to receive a low-voltage lamp. A power source is coupled between the contact receptacles and the low-voltage lamp and operable to illuminate the low-voltage lamp when an electrode of the fluorescent light bulb is coupled to the contact receptacles.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing a fluorescent light bulb is disclosed. The apparatus includes a circular housing including a pair of contact receptacles operable to receive two conductive elements of a fluorescent light bulb. A lamp housing is coupled to a portion of an outside surface of the housing and extending away from the housing and sized to receive a low-voltage lamp. A power source is coupled between the contact receptacles and the low-voltage lamp and operable to illuminate the low-voltage lamp when an electrode of the fluorescent light bulb is coupled to the contact receptacles.

Abstract: A portable tennis backboard that can be made to be foldable and formed by two vertical modules.

Abstract: A method of providing a hermetically sealed enclosure for a highly moisture sensitive electronic device including depositing an electrical conductor on the substrate which provides an electrical connection with the electronic device and depositing an electrically insulating thin layer over the electrical conductor; providing a low melting point indium metal or alloy in the form of a wire having diameter ranging from 1 mil to 10 mils on the electrically insulating thin layer on the substrate so that the wire is situated around the periphery of the electronic device; placing an ultrasonic horn over the cover plate so that ultrasonic energy can be delivered through the cover plate to the wire and applying a pressure between 20 and 100 psi; and providing an acoustic wave to melt the wire.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for embossing plastic web materials, for instance, low density polyethylene film, have a movable, first embossing element having a plurality of male dies associated with a heat transferable member and a stationary, second embossing element having a plurality of female dies. The temperature of the heat transferable member is controllable so that the male dies can deform a range of deformable plastic materials. The stationary, second embossing element is alignable relative to the first embossing element and unheated so that the female dies are maintained at about ambient temperature during embossing.