Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus including: at least one foot board settable to one or more predetermined inclination angles; at least one rotating base rotatable through one or more predetermined ranges of rotation; and a stationary base, wherein the stationary base supports the at least one foot board and the at least one rotating base such that a user placing a foot on the at least one foot board can flex or extend the foot at the one or more predetermined inclination angles and can pronate or supinate the foot through the one or more predetermined ranges of rotation.

Abstract: A vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning system includes a plurality of ducts for providing conditioned air to an interior of a vehicle. The plurality of ducts includes a window defrost duct and a floor duct. The system includes a mixing chamber upstream of the window defrost and floor duct. A damper is selectively controllable to distribute the conditioned air to one or more of the plurality of ducts. The damper is configured so that when in a floor only mode position, the damper directs conditioned air in the mixing chamber only to the floor duct. A bypass conduit is configured to direct air from the floor duct to the window defrost duct when the damper is in the floor-only mode position. The conditioned air directed through the bypass conduit attenuates noise generated in the mixing chamber from emanating to the window defrost duct.

Abstract: An exemplary networking system incorporating parliamentary procedures where standards may be built, debated, adopted and enforced by a plurality of organizations and users is set forth. The parliamentary procedure of each organization is itself a standard, which may be managed by the system. A system, method and/or computer program product may include a method for building structured documents by a collaborative process over computer networks, including: receiving, by at least one processor, from one or more organization(s) a configurable parliamentary structure; receiving, by the at least one processor, from the organization(s) at least one organizational bylaw for the organization(s) defined in at least one document; and receiving, by the at least one processor, at least one edit for the at least one document, adoptable by the organization(s); wherein said at least one organizational bylaw comprises computer readable instructions enforceable by the at least one processor system.

Abstract: A plenum assembly for carrying air in a supply system includes a duct including an opening formed with an inner surface through which air can flow; a door supported for movement between multiple positions which distributes air to the desired output path; and a seal secured to the door. In a vehicles HVAC system, numerous doors are utilized to provide comfort to the passengers based upon user input. The potential exists that some positions of the doors my lead to unwanted noise. A modification to the seal of the door with variable gap widths alleviates this issue and improves satisfaction.

Abstract: A plenum assembly for carrying air in a supply system includes a duct including an opening formed with an inner surface through which air can flow; a door supported for movement between multiple positions which distributes air to the desired output path; and a seal secured to the door. In a vehicles HVAC system, numerous doors are utilized to provide comfort to the passengers based upon user input. The potential exists that some positions of the doors my lead to unwanted noise. A modification to the seal of the door with variable gap widths alleviates this issue and improves satisfaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for enhancing a projected image to reduce the optical depth of field, and create a more desirable film-like image. The present invention provides a multi-function imaging element for enhancing a projected image that includes a focusing screen that minimizes light hot spots in an image projected on the focusing screen and filters ultraviolet rays. The focusing screen can be static, moving, oscillating or rotating. The ultraviolet rays are filtered using a coating on the focusing screen, or by a separate filter made of glass, plastic or film. Note that the multi-function imaging element can be integrated into an adapter, a camera, a video camera, a projector, a television, a monitor, or other image capture or display device.

Abstract: A vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning system includes a plurality of ducts for providing conditioned air to an interior of a vehicle. The plurality of ducts includes a window defrost duct and a floor duct. The system includes a mixing chamber upstream of the window defrost and floor duct. A damper is selectively controllable to distribute the conditioned air to one or more of the plurality of ducts. The damper is configured so that when in a floor only mode position, the damper directs conditioned air in the mixing chamber only to the floor duct. A bypass conduit is configured to direct air from the floor duct to the window defrost duct when the damper is in the floor-only mode position. The conditioned air directed through the bypass conduit attenuates noise generated in the mixing chamber from emanating to the window defrost duct.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for enhancing a projected image to reduce the optical depth of field, and create a more desirable film-like image. The present invention provides a multi-function imaging element for enhancing a projected image that includes a focusing screen that minimizes light hot spots in an image projected on the focusing screen and filters ultraviolet rays. The focusing screen can be static, moving, oscillating or rotating. The ultraviolet rays are filtered using a coating on the focusing screen, or by a separate filter made of glass, plastic or film. Note that the multi-function imaging element can be integrated into an adapter, a camera, a video camera, a projector, a television, a monitor, or other image capture or display device.

Abstract: A device for collecting debris from a grinding, polishing, or other work removal operation and for simultaneously cooling the work. A scoop is open at one end and has side walls which taper towards a base. An outlet in the base is connected by a fluid conduit to a debris collection container. A pressurized gas nozzle is mounted to the scoop and has its outlet spaced from the open end of the scoop and directed towards the base of the scoop. During a grinding operation or the like carried out between the nozzle and the open end of the scoop, the gas flow from the nozzle directs debris from the grinding operation to the base outlet, through the conduit and into the debris collection container. A vacuum source is optionally used at the debris collection container to induct debris through the fluid conduit and to the debris collection container. The gas flow from the nozzle also cools the work so that the work can be comfortably handled.