Abstract: An auxiliary antenna for a RF communicating computing device such as a smartphone or pad computer or laptop computer, is provided for enhancement of the RF transmit and receive capabilities of the computing device. The antenna is engaged using mutual coupling of the antenna to an input point or feed line or antenna element of the computing device by registered placement on or adjacent an exterior surface of the computing device. The registered engagement can be provided by inclusion of the auxiliary antenna in a protective or decorative surrounding case, or use of an applicable antenna on a dialectic and a pattern configured to only engage the proper surface of the computing device.

Abstract: An antenna element employable singularly or in an array and configured for concurrent RF transmission and receipt on a plurality of frequencies concurrently. The element is formed of conductive material on a substrate by a pair of substantially identical horns extending in opposite directions to distal tips. A cavity formed between the horns narrows to a narrowest point prior to curving. The element is capable of wideband RF communication on any frequency between a low frequency defined by the distance between the distal tips to a highest frequency defined by the narrowest point of the cavity. The antenna is especially well adapted for portable devices such as smartphones where concurrent cellular, Wi-Fi, and bluetooth communications may be accomplished with a single element.

Abstract: An antenna array formed of individual electrically connected pluralities of wideband antenna elements. The array features a centrally located rectangular ground plane having a top surface defined by four edges. Each of said pluralities of elements is engaged to a separate substrate which is engaged along one of the four edges. The substrates may be angled to adjust the footprint of the antenna.

Abstract: The Remotely Controlled Vehicle Pedal Actuator is a pneumatically powered tool for use in the motor vehicle repair and maintenance industry that enables a mechanic to solely, remotely, and repetitively depress and retract a vehicle accelerator, clutch or brake pedal. The device comprises a pneumatic linear actuator (commonly termed an air cylinder) that is pneumatically connected to a foot, hand or electronically activated pneumatic valve and a pneumatic power source. One end of the actuator is attached to a vehicle steering wheel with the opposite end attached to the vehicle accelerator, clutch or brake pedal. Activating the pneumatic valve pressurizes the actuator causing the actuator rod arm to extend and depress the vehicle pedal. Deactivating the pneumatic valve depressurizes the actuator causing the actuator rod arm to withdraw and retract the vehicle pedal.

Abstract: A radiator element for RF communications formed of a planar conductive material positioned upon a planar dielectric substrate surface. Two lobes formed of the conductive material have side edges abutting a cavity decreasing in cross section between the lobes. The cavity has a widest point configured to receive RF frequencies at the lowest frequency and a narrowest point configured to receive a highest frequency of the element. Opposing pairs of notches in the side edges of the lobes along the decreasing edges of the cavity enhance the frequency of operation for frequencies paired to the distance between the pairs of notches.

Abstract: A radiator element for transmission and reception of RF communications formed of a planar conductive material positioned upon a planar dielectric substrate surface. Two lobes formed of the conductive material have side edges abutting a cavity decreasing in cross section between the lobes. The cavity has a widest point configured to receive RF frequencies at the lowest frequency and a narrowest point configured to receive a highest frequency of the element. The widest and narrowest point may be changed during manufacture to fit the frequency spectrum needed. Opposing pairs of recess cavities formed in the side edges of the lobes along the decreasing edges of the cavity enhance the frequency of operation for frequencies paired to the distance between the pairs of notches. Projections are employable along the side edges to optimize impedance.

Abstract: An omnidirectional RF radiator element formed upon a surface of a planar dielectric substrate. The element features a plurality of cavities narrowing in cross-section and formed upon a surface of said planar substrate which narrow from a widest point to a narrowest point. Feed lines communicate with each cavity for transmission and reception of RF therethrough. Each radiator element is engageable with other elements in a stacked configuration using connectors engaged to the feed lines and configured for cooperative engagement with other connectors.

Abstract: An antenna and method of forming an antenna from first and second planar substrates having antenna elements engaged thereto adapted to transmit and/or receive a desired RF frequency. Notches in some of the substrates engage traversing substrates to form an array with horizontally and vertically disposed antenna elements all in an electrical communication with electrical pathways on the rear surface of one or both of the first and second planar surfaces.

Abstract: An antenna and method of forming an antenna from first and second planar substrates having antenna elements engaged thereto adapted to transmit and/or receive a desired RF frequency. Notches in some of the substrates engage traversing substrates to form an array with horizontally and vertically disposed antenna elements all in an electrical communication with electrical pathways on the rear surface of one or both of the first and second planar surfaces.

Abstract: A radiator element for RF transmission and reception over a wide band of frequencies. The radiator element is formed of conductive material on substrate surface of conductive material in the form of a pair of horns extending in opposite directions to distal tips defining the widest distance of a mouth of a cavity. The mouth reduces in cross-section to a narrowest point in between said pair of horns. The resulting radiator element will radiate and receive frequencies between frequencies the distance of the widest point and narrowest point are sized to receive.

Abstract: A system and method for generating seamless mosaic images from multi-axis and multi-focus photographic data of at least one subject is disclosed. The system is for capturing photographic data from at least one subject and to provide an array of photographic data in at least three dimensions. The method comprises the steps of performing axial capture of a plurality of images of the at least one subject, sorting the plurality of images into a plurality of folders for easier processing of the plurality of images, performing focus stacking process for analysis of images, performing depth calculations, extracting data and rendering a focus stacked image, performing post processing of the focus stacked images to enhance the images, performing photo mosaic stitching process for rendering a seamless image and performing post processing of the seamless image to correct errors of the seamless image and to add any desired enhancements to the seamless image.

Abstract: A combination antenna mount and shield for radially deployed elevated antennas on poles. The device features a central cavity surrounded by a wall of material which is substantially impervious to Radio Frequency (RF) broadcasts. A plurality of fins radially projecting from front face of the wall for a projection distance provides a series of gaps therebetween around said wall. Antennas positioned in the gaps are shielded from interference from adjoining antennas in adjoining gaps by the projecting walls.

Abstract: A radiator element for RF transmission and reception over a wide band of frequencies. The radiator element is formed of conductive material on substrate surface of conductive material in the form of a pair of horns extending in opposite directions to distal tips defining the widest distance of a mouth of a cavity. The mouth reduces in cross-section to a narrowest point in between said pair of horns. The resulting radiator element will radiate and receive frequencies between frequencies the distance of the widest point and narrowest point are sized to receive.

Abstract: An antenna and method of forming an antenna from first and second planar substrates having antenna elements engaged thereto adapted to transmit and/or receive a desired RF frequency. Notches in some of the substrates engage traversing substrates to form an array with horizontally and vertically disposed antenna elements all in an electrical communication with electrical pathways on the rear surface of one or both of the first and second planar surfaces.

Abstract: Acrylic plastisol composition comprising a plasticiser component, a plasticiser compatible acrylic polymer powder component of primary particle size ≧0.4 &mgr;m and preferably not more than 30 &mgr;m, and Tg ≧65° C., and a plasticiser incompatible polymer powder component, where both polymers are preformed, are present in the weight ratio 95:5 to 40:60, and in combination are compatibly formulated with the plasticiser component.