Abstract: Method and apparatus for analyzing current microclimate weather data and generating watering schedules according to present need. This method and apparatus further transmits these watering schedules to receivers within individual irrigation timers to adjust water application and saver water. Microclimate weather data is applied to each irrigation timer according to actual local watering need. Water supply flow and starting times are adjusted to distribute delivery loads on water pumping stations. Whereas each individual irrigation timer starts and stops independently in accord with the latest received schedules, immediate control is always available to the transmitting authority.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for analyzing current microclimate weather data and generating watering schedules according to present need. This method and apparatus further transmits these watering schedules to receivers within individual irrigation timers to adjust water application and saver water. Microclimate weather data is applied to each irrigation timer according to actual local watering need. Water supply flow and starting times are adjusted to distribute delivery loads on water pumping stations. Whereas each individual irrigation timer starts and stops independently in accord with the latest received schedules, immediate control is always available to the transmitting authority.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for absorbing downwardly cast ambient received at a visual display with a light shade cantilever off a base carrying a printed circuit board with driving circuitry. A plurality of light emitting diodes in a pixel group electrically couple to the printed circuit boards for selective operation. The light shade mounted above each pixel group reduces and prevents reflection of downwardly cast ambient light received. Narrow crevices with acutely angled opposite light reflective surfaces receive and reflect downwardly cast ambient light toward the narrow crevice positioned whereat each pair of light reflective surfaces join. The light shade with adjacent pairs of opposed light reflective surfaces also join at a plurality of sharp edges facing up and forming a series of “WWW”.

Abstract: A visual display sign having a lighting unit. The reflector in the lighting unit is nearly completely sealed and has a reflecting surface that spreads the emitted light about eight degrees from the plane of circumference of the reflector. To cool the lighting unit, air is directed along the rear surface of the sealed reflector. A small amount of the air enters the sealed reflector, causing a buildup of pressure inside the reflector and preventing any additional air from entering the reflector. This cooling system minimizes dust buildup on the reflective and light-emitting surfaces inside the reflector. The lighting units are attached to the visual display sign at a downward angle of about eight degrees from the horizontal.

Abstract: A high speed control is disclosed for delivering delayed phase power to each of four incandescent xenon bulbs. Each of the four incandescent xenon bulbs are oriented behind a colored lens to form a colored pixel. The colored pixel of the present invention is illuminated to a desired color by means of a high speed control operating at NTSC video standard of 30 frames per second. The invention is based upon an AC power source with conventional 60 cycles of AC power.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cooling jacket for a beverage container comprising a hollow cylindrical structure made of a washable, durable fabric coated with a rubber-type insulating backing and lined with a receptacle member for a plurality of liquid tight packets containing a cold retention substance. The cooling jacket is placed in a freezer to allow the cold retention substance to freeze. Then the beverage container is placed in the cooling jacket and maintained at a cold temperature.