Abstract: An orthopedic shoe appliance includes a pad for providing support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, wherein the pad does not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal. A method for manufacturing an orthopedic appliance includes obtaining a pad; and shaping the pad to provide support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, but not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal.

Abstract: An orthopedic insole is provided with an insole having a bottom portion for facing a sole of a shoe; one or more orthopedic pads disposed on the bottom portion of the insole at one or more judiciously selected locations to provide different heights and/or different physical properties. An orthopedic shoe is also provided having an upper; a sole attached to the upper, and the removable insole within the shoe. An orthopedic insole is provided with an insole having a bottom portion for facing a sole of a shoe; a first orthopedic pad disposed on the bottom portion of the insole at a location corresponding to at least one selected from the group consisting of a medial longitudinal arch, a lateral longitudinal arch, and a transverse metatarsal arch of a foot.

Abstract: An orthopedic shoe appliance includes a pad for providing support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, wherein the pad does not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal. A method for manufacturing an orthopedic appliance includes obtaining a pad; and shaping the pad to provide support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, but not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus for mitigating emissions of a hazardous gas flowing between first and second regions. A body of the apparatus includes at least one inlet, at least one outlet spaced apart from the at least one inlet, and a channel connecting the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet in fluid communication. Treatment material housed in at least a portion of the channel is adapted to treat the hazardous gas to form a conditioned gas. In use, the hazardous gas being emitted from the first region is received at the at least one inlet, and the conditioned gas is discharged to the second region at the at least one outlet. The apparatus may be used in combination with a storage container housing radioactive or other toxic waste.

Abstract: An orthopedic shoe may include a shoe having an upper and a sole, the upper having a multi-compartment toe box at a forefront of the shoe, the multi-compartment toe box including a separate compartment for the big toe; and an elevating portion at a location corresponding to a big toe. Further another orthopedic shoe may include a shoe having an upper and a sole; and an elevating portion, wherein an outsole of the sole has a groove formed therein at a location corresponding to a base of the elevating portion which contacts the sole at the location where the big toe bends. Further yet another orthopedic shoe may include a shoe having an upper and a sole; and an elevating portion, wherein the upper comprises a toe box, and wherein the toe box has a peak height above the sole at a location above the elevating portion.

Abstract: An orthopedic insole is provided with an insole having a bottom portion for facing a sole of a shoe; one or more orthopedic pads disposed on the bottom portion of the insole at one or more judiciously selected locations to provide different heights and/or different physical properties. An orthopedic shoe is also provided having an upper; a sole attached to the upper, and the removable insole within the shoe. An orthopedic insole is provided with an insole having a bottom portion for facing a sole of a shoe; a first orthopedic pad disposed on the bottom portion of the insole at a location corresponding to at least one selected from the group consisting of a medial longitudinal arch, a lateral longitudinal arch, and a transverse metatarsal arch of a foot.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding radioactive objects includes a base and a central pillar extending upwardly between a bottom end coupled to the base and a top end above the base. A plurality of inner segments are spaced around the central pillar, and a plurality of outer segments are spaced around the inner segments to form pairs. The inner segments, the outer segments and the central pillar may be coupled together to permit limited radial movement of at least one of the segments of each pair. Each pair may define a generally vertical, object-receiving channel arranged between the inner and outer segment of the pair. The segments of each pair may be adapted to bear against an object in the channel of the pair to laterally restrain the object and facilitate heat transfer from the object.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus for mitigating emissions of a hazardous gas flowing between first and second regions. A body of the apparatus includes at least one inlet, at least one outlet spaced apart from the at least one inlet, and a channel connecting the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet in fluid communication. Treatment material housed in at least a portion of the channel is adapted to treat the hazardous gas to form a conditioned gas. In use, the hazardous gas being emitted from the first region is received at the at least one inlet, and the conditioned gas is discharged to the second region at the at least one outlet. The apparatus may be used in combination with a storage container housing radioactive or other toxic waste.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding radioactive objects includes a base and a central pillar extending upwardly between a bottom end coupled to the base and a top end above the base. A plurality of inner segments are spaced around the central pillar, and a plurality of outer segments are spaced around the inner segments to form pairs. The inner segments, the outer segments and the central pillar may be coupled together to permit limited radial movement of at least one of the segments of each pair. Each pair may define a generally vertical, object-receiving channel arranged between the inner and outer segment of the pair. The segments of each pair may be adapted to bear against an object in the channel of the pair to laterally restrain the object and facilitate heat transfer from the object.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a light assembly, such as an LED light assembly. A cluster of light beams positioned on a substrate and connected to a power source. The light beams produced by the cluster of LED lights are captured in a mixing chamber and passed through an optical diffusing member. The plurality of light beams will be combined by the combination of the mixing chamber and optical diffuser such that a more uniformed beam is produced. The uniformed beam is then passed through a lens member to be oriented or directed towards the intended location or use of the light beam produced by the light assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding radioactive objects includes a base and a central pillar extending upwardly between a bottom end coupled to the base and a top end above the base. A plurality of inner segments are spaced around the central pillar, and a plurality of outer segments are spaced around the inner segments to form pairs. The inner segments, the outer segments and the central pillar may be coupled together to permit limited radial movement of at least one of the segments of each pair. Each pair may define a generally vertical, object-receiving channel arranged between the inner and outer segment of the pair. The segments of each pair may be adapted to bear against an object in the channel of the pair to laterally restrain the object and facilitate heat transfer from the object.

Abstract: A controller for a system is provided. The controller includes an intelligent control having a memory and a wireless transceiver. The controller is synced with a system, such as a lighting system, wirelessly. The wireless connection provides constant feedback between the controller and the system such that the controller is able to control operation of the system, to receive feedback from the system, and to receive updates based on changes to the system. The system includes modular components that may be easily configurable and changeable. The modular components are automatically identified by the system and the new information is automatically sent to the controller to update the controller of a change to the system.

Abstract: An LED tube is provided for providing general illumination. The LED tube includes a tubular housing having a clear shield and a heat sink opposite the clear shield. A strip including LED lights, circuitry, and electrical hubs are positioned on the backside of the heat sink under the shield. The housing also includes first and second ends that include portions of a quarter turn locking system to allow multiple housings to be attached to one another for a longer string of lighting. A power source for powering the LED lights, and an end cap may also be attached to the first and second ends of the housing by the quarter turn locking system. The housing or housings may be connected to a wall or the like by the use of one or more clip mounts.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for configuring a client for remote use of a network-based service. In one embodiment, a system and a method include automatically discovering a network-based service supported on a local network to which the client is also connected, communicating with the service via the network, and automatically receiving security information from the service that enables use of the service by the client from a remote location.

Abstract: An LED tube is provided for providing general illumination. The LED tube includes a tubular housing having a clear shield and a heat sink opposite the clear shield. A strip including LED lights, circuitry, and electrical hubs are positioned on the backside of the heat sink under the shield. The housing also includes first and second ends that include portions of a quarter turn locking system to allow multiple housings to be attached to one another for a longer string of lighting. A power source for powering the LED lights, and an end cap may also be attached to the first and second ends of the housing by the quarter turn locking system. The housing or housings may be connected to a wall or the like by the use of one or more clip mounts.

Abstract: Methods and systems for accessing network-accessible devices are described. In various embodiments, individual network-accessible devices are configured to wirelessly transmit their network address and any other data that can be used to access the device. Wirelessly-enabled client devices that are unaware of the various devices can receive the transmitted network addresses and thus become knowledgeable of these devices. The network addresses can then permit the wirelessly-enabled client devices to access and use the network-accessible devices. Access to the network-accessible devices can take place via any suitable mechanism such as via a wireless network and/or Internet connection.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for accessing a printing service. In one embodiment, a system and a method pertain to attempting to print to the printing service via an internal network address, and if the attempted printing fails, attempting to print to the printing service via an external network address.

Abstract: A system and method for proper authorization of printing services is described. The system and method allows networks to control which users have access to printing services and the type of services they may utilize. In one exemplary implementation, the system supports a communications link, an agent, and a server. The agent provides an interface connection between a user and the communications link. The agent also assigns an authorization code to a header of a print job sent by the user. A monitoring device for the communications link receives the print job and verifies whether the authorization code is valid, prior to permitting the print job to be sent to a printer.