Abstract: One or more detection activities of a card may allow calculation of rolling speed in motorized readers. Accordingly, the detection activity may result in a data transmission speed with greater accuracy after a determination of position, velocity and/or acceleration of the faster-moving device in relation to the card. Such detection activities may increase a probability of a successful communication sequence.

Abstract: An oil drain apparatus comprises a plurality of fittings, a plurality of tubing sections, and a valve. The oil drain apparatus may further include a washer and a removable cap, thus limiting the amount of oil spilled. A first threaded fitting screws into the oil pan of a vehicle and oil is then enabled to travel the length of the sections of tubing to a containing vessel. The valve enables a user to prevent unintentional oil spillage. The removeable cap screws onto one end of the apparatus to prevent leaking from the tubing. The apparatus may be coiled and secured to the underside of the vehicle during operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A rivet type fastening device having a hollow rivet body, a pull shank slideably disposed within said hollow rivet body and including an enlarged mandrel head at one end. The opposing end of the pull shank is connected to a pivotally mounted actuator movably mounted between two positions for moving said mandrel head between condition with said rivet body or an unset condition extending outside said rivet body.