Abstract: The technology relates to allowing a user to enter text into text boxes using a stylus. For instance, first user input identifying a text box displayed on a display of the computing device may be received. Based on the received first user input, a handwriting field may be generated on the display without visual impact on the display. A second user input within the handwriting field may be received. The second user input may be converted into typed text, and the typed text may be displayed in the text box.

Abstract: A striking training device comprising a base; an adjustable length elongate member having an upper end and a lower end supported by the base in a vertical orientation defining a vertical axis; a punching bag supported on the upper end of the elongate member; a flexing member spaced along the elongate member between a ½ point up from the bottom of the base and a point ¾ up from the bottom of the base and in line with the elongate member along the vertical axis for providing a flexing point along the vertical axis corresponding to the flexing member.

Abstract: A method of making a microstructured adhesive article that includes (a) providing an article comprising a crosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on a backing; and (b) embossing the surface of the crosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive layer to form a crosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive layer having a microstructured adhesive surface.

Abstract: Various implementations include a magnetic heat exchange device including a magnetocaloric chamber, a magnet, a heating loop, and a cooling loop. The magnetocaloric chamber contains a magnetocaloric material and is configured to transfer heat between the magnetocaloric material and a fluid. The magnet is movable between a first position and a second position. The magnetic field from the magnet interacts with the magnetocaloric material in the first position, and the magnetic field from the magnet does not interact with the magnetocaloric material in the second position. In the heating mode, the magnet is in the first position and the fluid flows through the heating loop and the magnetocaloric chamber. In the cooling mode, the magnet is in the second position and the fluid flows through the cooling loop and the magnetocaloric chamber.

Abstract: A dolly for transporting doors and planks of different types using a spring loaded hinge assembly 20 with two arm holding assemblies 40, each mounted to a hinge leaf 22. The dolly is removably mounted at a predetermined location along the edge of the transported object. The frictional force exerted by the arm holding assemblies against the object keeps the dolly mounted to the latter. A wheel assembly is mounted to the arm holding assemblies.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving identifier-information from a device of a first user, wherein the identifier-information is associated with a source of an incoming communication; accessing a social graph including nodes and edges, where the nodes include a first node corresponding to the first user, and second nodes corresponding to second users; determining whether one or more reporting users, corresponding to second nodes within a specified degree of separation from the first node, have flagged the source of the incoming communication as a spam source; and sending, to the first user, a spam-notification object that includes information identifying one or more of the reporting users.

Abstract: A method of making a microstructured adhesive article that includes (a) providing an article comprising a crosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on a backing; and (b) embossing the surface of the crosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive layer to form a crosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive layer having a microstructured adhesive surface.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving identifier-information from a device of a first user, wherein the identifier-information is associated with a source of an incoming communication; accessing a social graph including nodes and edges, where the nodes include a first node corresponding to the first user, and second nodes corresponding to second users; determining whether one or more reporting users, corresponding to second nodes within a specified degree of separation from the first node, have flagged the source of the incoming communication as a spam source; and sending, to the first user, a spam-notification object that includes information identifying one or more of the reporting users.

Abstract: Clean Seas is a non-toxic, submersible, detachable fishing weight ball. It is used to submerge open water fishing tackle. It is a viable alternative to toxic lead exposure to human and marine species and ecosystems. Clean Seas features an engineered amalgam core, weighted to specifications that reflect the lead encasement needed to submerge various tackle to desired depths. It is compatible with the Pencil Release System (“PRS”). Clean Seas also features a brass eyelet for attachment to various tackle. Upon release of this weighted ball, for instance, after a fish strikes, the device is detached and left to descend to the bottom of the ocean thereby eliminating oceanic toxicity.

Abstract: The present invention employs a pneumatically driven front stopper which maintains multiple contact points with a sheet combined with a pneumatically driven push guide to position a sheet beneath an engraving press. An electrically driven sheet supply and plurality of drive belts bring sheets to the front stopper. A plurality of fans cause the imprinted portion of an engraved sheet to raise upwards, preventing smearing of wet ink, and encourage drying of the ink. The sheet feeder is driven by pneumatic actuators which are triggered by a cam assembly connected to the main drive shaft of the engraving press.