Abstract: An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a discontinuous plurality of track sections on which an automated carrier may be directed to move, and the automated carrier includes a base structure on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier.

Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, where the plurality of storage bins is in communication with a retrieval conveyance system, a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system for receiving the storage bins from the plurality of bins, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin, and a movable carriage for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device, and for carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination bins.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a detachable hood are provided that are portable, can attach to a jacket and/or can be folded into a pouch for easy portability. An apparatus can be provided having an article shaped and configured to cover at least a top portion of a user's head, and a pouch connected to the article having an opening, wherein the article is configured to be fully inserted into the pouch through the opening. An apparatus is further provided comprising a hood shaped article configured to cover a user's head, the hood shaped article having a top portion, a first side portion and a second side portion, wherein the first side portion and the second portion each have a bottom portion having an inner portion and an outer portion separate from each other.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of wearable articles of clothing with a pouch are provided where the articles of clothing can N be provided inside the pouch. For example, an apparatus can be provided including an article of clothing configured to be worn by a user, the article of clothing having an interior portion and an exterior visible portion when worn, and a pouch provided in the interior portion of the article of clothing, wherein the pouch is not visible when the article is worn, and the entire article of clothing can be provided inside the pouch. In some exemplary embodiments, footwear can be provided with a pouch inside the footwear where the pouch is removable and the footwear can be provided inside the pouch.