Abstract: An apparatus includes a non-transitory computer readable medium having program instructions embodied therewith that are executable by a processor to cause the processor to initiate a location module of a mobile electronic device and determine latitude and longitude coordinates of a location of the mobile electronic device. The instructions cause the processor to convert the latitude and longitude coordinates to an address, interface over a network with a server, and receive from the server a property designation based on the address. The instructions further cause the processor to receive, from a user of the mobile electronic device, an input of a category corresponding to the property designation, create a data matrix from a plurality of server responses to a data request uploaded by the mobile electronic device based on the category, and display the data matrix on the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A method and technique includes initiating, by a mobile electronic device, a location module of the mobile electronic device. The location module interfaces with a plurality of cellular towers and, based on the cellular tower interfacing, determines latitude and longitude coordinates of a location of the mobile electronic device. The location module converts the latitude and longitude coordinates to an address and interfaces over a network with a server. The location module receives from the server a property designation based on the address and determines a category corresponding to the property designation. A data matrix is created from a plurality of server responses to a data request uploaded by the mobile electronic device based on the category and the data matrix is displayed on the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A method and technique includes initiating, by a mobile electronic device, a location module of the mobile electronic device. The location module interfaces with a plurality of cellular towers and, based on the cellular tower interfacing, determines latitude and longitude coordinates of a location of the mobile electronic device. The location module converts the latitude and longitude coordinates to an address and interfaces over a network with a server. The location module receives from the server a property designation based on the address and determines a category corresponding to the property designation. A data matrix is created from a plurality of server responses to a data request uploaded by the mobile electronic device based on the category and the data matrix is displayed on the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A method of providing location-based insurance rate quotes and a system for implementing that method. The method comprises determining a property address proximate a mobile electronic device based on global positioning system signals received by the mobile electronic device, prompting a user of the mobile electronic device to input a name, requesting a determination of insurable property affiliated with the property address and the name, requesting an insurance rate quote for the insurable property, and receiving and displaying the insurance rate quote on the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A method of providing location-based insurance rate quotes and a system for implementing that method. The method comprises determining a property address proximate a mobile electronic device based on global positioning system signals received by the mobile electronic device, prompting a user of the mobile electronic device to input a name, requesting a determination of insurable property affiliated with the property address and the name, requesting an insurance rate quote for the insurable property, and receiving and displaying the insurance rate quote on the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A portable electric appliance includes a housing, an electrically operable element positioned within the housing, a transmitter adapted to transmit a beam of radiation, and a receiver responsive to the beam of radiation. The transmitter is positioned external to the housing, and the receiver is positioned to receive the beam of radiation. The electrically operable element is de-energized in response to the beam of radiation being blocked or interrupted. A method adapted to disable a portable electric appliance includes transmitting a beam of radiation from a transmitter on the portable electric appliance, receiving the beam of radiation by a receiver on the portable electric appliance, and de-energizing an electrically operable element associated with the portable electric appliance in response to the beam of radiation being blocked or interrupted.

Abstract: A portable heater incorporates a housing, heating element, outlet for heat generated by the heating element, and diagnostic testing capabilities that test for defective or abnormal conditions of various safety features and report their status. The features include an object sensing or cover detect function, which operates to disconnect the heater from the primary power source in the event an object is detected that may obstruct the heater outlet, a tilt sensor, which detects whether the heater has been tilted, a fuse, and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) breaker. The diagnostic testing function preferably receives power directly from the primary source of power to enable the status of the tests to be displayed whenever the heater is plugged in. Light emitting diodes preferably provide backlighting to icons representing the various features to indicate their status to the user.

Abstract: A portable heater incorporates a housing, heating element, outlet for heat generated by the heating element, and diagnostic testing capabilities that test for defective or abnormal conditions of various safety features and report their status. The features include an object sensing or cover detect function, which operates to disconnect the heater from the primary power source in the event an object is detected that may obstruct the heater outlet, a tilt sensor, which detects whether the heater has been tilted, a fuse, and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) breaker. The diagnostic testing function preferably receives power directly from the primary source of power to enable the status of the tests to be displayed whenever the heater is plugged in. Light emitting diodes preferably provide backlighting to icons representing the various features to indicate their status to the user.

Abstract: A portable electric appliance includes a housing, an electrically operable element positioned within the housing, a transmitter adapted to transmit a beam of radiation, and a receiver responsive to the beam of radiation. The transmitter is positioned external to the housing, and the receiver is positioned to receive the beam of radiation. The electrically operable element is de-energized in response to the beam of radiation being blocked or interrupted. A method adapted to disable a portable electric appliance includes transmitting a beam of radiation from a transmitter on the portable electric appliance, receiving the beam of radiation by a receiver on the portable electric appliance, and de-energizing an electrically operable element associated with the portable electric appliance in response to the beam of radiation being blocked or interrupted.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for playing a cartridge for dispersing scented materials into a room. The cartridge generally has a plurality of scent elements supported on a rotatable disk. The device includes a housing, a blower assembly, a platter, a motor, first and second sensors and a control unit. The housing has a cavity for receiving the cartridge and is formed with an air intake and an exhaust port. The blower assembly is mounted within the housing for generating an airflow by drawing air in through the air intake over the cavity to diffuse at least one of the plurality of scent elements out through the exhaust port. The platter is configured to engage the rotatable disk and is rotated by the motor. The platter, first and second sensors and a control unit cooperate to control the rotation of the disk. The device can also include a heating element for activating the scent elements.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for playing a cartridge for dispersing scented materials into a room. The cartridge generally has a plurality of scent elements supported on a rotatable disk. The device includes a housing, a blower assembly, a platter, a motor, first and second sensors and a control unit. The housing has a cavity for receiving the cartridge and is formed with an air intake and an exhaust port. The blower assembly is mounted within the housing for generating an airflow by drawing air in through the air intake over the cavity to diffuse at least one of the plurality of scent elements out through the exhaust port. The platter is configured to engage the rotatable disk and is rotated by the motor. The platter, first and second sensors and a control unit cooperate to control the rotation of the disk. The device can also include a heating element for activating the scent elements.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for playing a cartridge for dispersing scented materials into a room. The cartridge generally has a plurality of scent elements supported on a rotatable disk. The device includes a housing, a blower assembly, a platter, a motor, first and second sensors and a control unit. The housing has a cavity for receiving the cartridge and is formed with an air intake and an exhaust port. The blower assembly is mounted within the housing for generating an airflow by drawing air in through the air intake over the cavity to diffuse at least one of the plurality of scent elements out through the exhaust port. The platter is configured to engage the rotatable disk and is rotated by the motor. The platter, first and second sensors and a control unit cooperate to control the rotation of the disk. The device can also include a heating element for activating the scent elements.

Abstract: A heater includes a housing having an outer surface and sidewalls defining an interior space that holds a heating element. The heater further includes a heating element having a lower portion and an upper portion, where the heating element has differing power densities from the lower portion to the upper portion. The heating element includes a heat shield positioned in substantially parallel relation to the heating element to create a duct where air may travel through. The heater is provided with an air displacement device positioned adjacent to the heating element to create a planar flow of air through the duct. The heater may be controlled by a control circuit having a circuit board, which controls the power supplied to the heating element and the air displacement device.