Abstract: In example implementations, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an air moving device to cool the apparatus, a memory, and a processor. The memory is to store an operational speed-to-noise correlation of the air moving device. The processor is communicatively coupled to the air moving device and the memory. The processor is to receive a noise level selected by a user, determine an operational speed of the air moving device based on the noise level selected by the user and the operational speed-to-noise correlation of the air moving device, and control the air moving device to operate at the operational speed that is determined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a trackable cup device for locating a user's lost cup through electronic communication with a transmitter in a remote, and a receiver in a base member. The device is comprised of body, a top member, a base member, and a remote. The top member is primarily comprised of at least one nozzle, at least one opening, and at least one fastener. The base member is further comprised of at least one receiver, at least one speaker, and at least one battery. The remote is comprised of at least one transmitter, at least one microphone, and at least one battery. Further, the device allows a user to play prerecorded messages or sounds through the speakers to calm their children.

Abstract: An RFID interrogation probe (1) comprises a ring shaped housing (2), having a maximum thickness (I) (measured along its cylindrical axis) which is less than the innermost diameter (di) of the housing, and a looped antenna (3) housed within the ring shaped housing.

Abstract: An RFID reader for tracking a plurality of RFID tags, the RFID reader comprising an array of multilayer antennas each multilayer antenna comprising a first coil and a second coil, the first coil being superimposed above the second coil; and an electronics unit configured to transmit a signal to and receive and process information from each multilayer antenna.

Abstract: An RFID interrogation probe (1) comprises a ring shaped housing (2), having a maximum thickness (I) (measured along its cylindrical axis) which is less than the innermost diameter (di) of the housing, and a looped antenna (3) housed within the ring shaped housing (2).

Abstract: An RFID reader for tracking a plurality of RFID tags, the RFID reader comprising an array of multilayer antennas each multilayer antenna comprising a first coil and a second coil, the first coil being superimposed above the second coil; and an electronics unit configured to transmit a signal to and receive and process information from each multilayer antenna.

Abstract: Combination bicycle and scooter having an eight inch diameter front wheel and a twelve inch diameter rear wheel, where by means of a double drive sprocket assembly, a person can pedal in a normal way and achieve speeds associated with a standard bicycle having twenty-six inch diameter wheels. The steering stem is hinged where it meets the longitudinal frame member. The frame member can telescope inward so that the entire bicycle and scooter assembly can fold down to approximately forty-two inches long, thirteen inches tall and nine inches wide, making it easy to transport in a vehicle such as an automobile, bus, train, boat or plane. A foot plate mounted on top of the longitudinal frame member allows the user to use the device as a standard scooter.

Abstract: Step Scooter with a longitudinal support bar, a twelve inch wheel assembly attached to the back end of the longitudinal bar, a six inch wheel and steerable front fork at the front end of the longitudinal bar, a handle bar and support tube, an eight and one half inch diameter crank gear attached by a shaft to the longitudinal support bar, a two and one half inch diameter back wheel gear, a drive chain attaching the small gear to the large gear, a left and right drive disk each having a shaft protruding outwardly from near the perimeter of the disk, a pair of step support bars including step platforms, each attached to the perimeter disk shaft, the end of each step support bar terminating in a roller wheel and corresponding tracks for each roller wheel to travel in.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dry cleaning articles using siloxane solvents are provided. In the systems and methods according to the present invention, the siloxane solvent suspends impurities extracted from the articles being cleaned, and the system filters off the impurities, thereby cleaning the articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to fitting a curve to a plurality of data points. A “seed curve” is determined from a first set of data points selected from the plurality of data points. From the remaining data points, data points are individually selected and a determination is made for each selected data point as to whether the data point is acceptable to be included with the first set of data points. When a data point is determined to be acceptable, the data point is included with the first set of data points to form another set of data points. After each of the other data points are evaluated for inclusion with the first set of data points, a best fit curve is determined from a final set of data points.

Abstract: A system for processing data identifying issues including problems comprises an input processor, an issue processor, and a task scheduling processor. The input processor receives issue identification data identifying a type of issue to be processed. The issue processor parses the issue identification data, and associates a product category with the type of issue based on parsed issue identification data. The task scheduling processor assigns a worker to attend to the issue in response to the product category, and initiates generation of a record of the assignment.

Abstract: A device useful for loading, unloading, and securing cargo to be transported by a vehicle is described. The device comprises a bed liner and a movable platform. The moveable platform is movably inserted into a platform receiving area located in the bed liner and platform movement is limited by use of stop pins inserted into pin apertures. Suitable insert for use securing a variety of different loads are also described.

Abstract: The flyweights of a governor of the general kind having magnetised flyweights and a field coil for modifying the bias of the flyweights, are magnetised by applying a voltage pulse to the coil when the governor is stationary.