Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.

Abstract: An electrical power status-indicating device for integration with a Smart Grid network. The device comprises an electrical receptacle installed within a wall of a consumer premises, a communication module for retrieving and interpreting power status data from a centralized control module, and at least one indicator activated by the communication module, with activation based at least in part on the status data. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a power pass-through device for receiving at least one in-premise electronic device, and/or a light switch in communication with a lighting unit.

Abstract: A crop rake system for controlling the location of tines on the rake, which may include a rotatable rotation framework with an axis of rotation; a plurality of tines mounted to the rotation framework radially outward from the axis of rotation of the rotation framework; and a plurality of tine dampeners mounted to the rotation framework radially outward from the axis of rotation of the rotation framework, the plurality tine dampeners being mounted relative to the plurality of tines such as to determine the depth at which the plurality of tines may penetrate into a ground surface. The invention also includes either separately or in combination, a means for contracting and transporting the rake system on roads and highways.