Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include wearable devices and techniques for detecting cardio machine activities, estimating user direction of travel, and monitoring performance during cardio machine activities. By accurately and promptly detecting cardio machine activities and automatically distinguishing between activities performed on different types of cardio machines, the disclosure enables wearable devices to accurately calculate user performance information when users forget to start and/or stop recording activities on a wide variety of cardio machines. In various embodiments, cardio machine activity detection techniques may use magnetic field data from a magnetic field sensor to improve the accuracy of orientation data and device heading measurements used to detect the end of a cardio machine activity.

Abstract: A multi-purpose signage assembly is provided. The multi-purpose signage assembly including a framework having a plurality of edges. The edges bounding opposing first and second panels. A first screen received by the first panel and a second screen received by the second panel. One of the plurality of edges having a plurality of slot assemblies. Another of the plurality of edges having a plurality of slot assemblies. A plurality of opposing magnets positioned in the plurality of slot assemblies of one of the edges or the slot assemblies of the other edge. The plurality of opposing magnets configured to attract each other in a manner such as to retain the opposing magnets in the slot assemblies. The plurality of opposing magnets further configured to attach the multi-purpose signage assembly to a ferrous surface with sufficient magnetic force to maintain the multi-purpose signage assembly in place.

Abstract: A multi-purpose signage assembly is provided. The multi-purpose signage assembly including a framework having a plurality of edges. The edges bounding opposing first and second panels. A first screen received by the first panel and a second screen received by the second panel. One of the plurality of edges having a plurality of slot assemblies. Another of the plurality of edges having a plurality of slot assemblies. A plurality of opposing magnets positioned in the plurality of slot assemblies of one of the edges or the slot assemblies of the other edge. The plurality of opposing magnets configured to attract each other in a manner such as to retain the opposing magnets in the slot assemblies. The plurality of opposing magnets further configured to attach the multi-purpose signage assembly to a ferrous surface with sufficient magnetic force to maintain the multi-purpose signage assembly in place.

Abstract: A computer-implemented parking system for managing a plurality of vehicle parking spaces disbursed over a plurality of physically separate parking locations, the system comprising at least one central server including one or more databases for storing information associated with a vehicle and user of the vehicle, at least one first computer capable of communicating with the central server, at least one second computer capable of communicating with the central server and the first computer, a payment system that enables an electronic payment to be sent directly from the first computer to the central server, a reservation system, the reservation system enabling a user to reserve one of the plurality of physically separate parking locations on the first computer and the reservation system enabling the user to reserve one of the plurality of physically separate parking locations at a pre-determined time on the first computer, a vehicle retrieval system, the vehicle retrieval system estimating a vehicle retrieval

Abstract: A computer-implemented parking system for managing a plurality of vehicle parking spaces disbursed over a plurality of physically separate parking locations, the system comprising at least one central server including one or more databases for storing information associated with a vehicle and user of the vehicle, at least one first computer capable of communicating with the central server, at least one second computer capable of communicating with the central server and the first computer, a payment system that enables an electronic payment to be sent directly from the first computer to the central server, wherein the first computer retrieves user information and vehicle information from the central server and the first computer transmits the user information and vehicle information to the second computer to reserve at least one of the plurality of vehicle parking spaces wherein the second computer communicates with the central server to send user information, vehicle information and vehicle location informat

Abstract: An apparatus used in the assembly and structure of tables, benches, sawhorses, and scaffolds. In particular, the invention discloses a U-beam top joint with lumber end gripper used with a U-beam splay bar, which are used in pairs or greater multiples to hold pieces of lumber in the required position to form a structure. The combination can be readily transported to a recreation or construction site and used to assemble a picnic table, bench, sawhorse with lumber fence, bench, scaffold or like structure with available lumber, cut to form the desired height for the structure. The U-beam top joint with lumber end gripper and the U-beam splay bar interact with the lumber legs and cross-beam such that an increase in load on the cross-beam causes a proportional increase in the rigidity and stability of the structure. The U-beam top joint and the U-beam splay bar each have side lumber brackets by which multiple top joints and splay bars can be linked to each other.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the growth of cultured plant cells which include the addition of maltose as a carbohydrate source. Additional improvements in the plant cell growth medium can be obtained by adding a source of ammonium ion to the medium to obtain a synergistic effect with the maltose.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of hydrocarbon polymers for example of the type described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,060,569 to bind oil contained in waxes so that, in end use performance, the wax more closely equals fully refined wax. Among other things, the hydrocarbon polymer not only inhibits and/or prevents the oil in the wax from "sweating" or exuding to the surface but also hardens the wax. The hydrocarbon polymers can also be used to thicken oil to a paste or gel.