Abstract: A treatment for articulated joint injuries and maladies, whether pre- or post-operative or degenerative in nature, and more specifically to systems and/or devices that facilitate joint recovery by applying constant microclimate cooling/heating and optional pressure to an affected joint in a secure, comfortable and reliable manner, even during repeated joint flexure or movement.

Abstract: An impact absorbing protective garment is provided, for wearing about the torso of a body, such as a baseball umpire, that comprises three layers. There is an outer shell layer comprised of a plurality of plate elements that are generally stiff, shock-resistant lightweight material, that are fastened to a middle layer. The middle layer is in the form of a flexible pad having various components, and that provides an intermediate thickness of cushioning material inside the outer shell layer. There is an inner layer carried by the middle layer that comprises a plurality of cells of phase change material, with the various cells being separated from each other by sealing zones. Upon sufficient impact the individual cells can communicate through small pores in the sealing zones or when the sealing zones rupture under impact pressure, to assist in impact absorption.

Abstract: A constant or controlled temperature microclimate protective system capable of providing either cooling or heating. Such a system may be used alone or in combination with protective armor without degrading the force impact integrity of the protective system. When used alone, the microclimate system of the present invention may be constructed into a garment configuration for personal use or a sleeve-type configuration for use with one or more electronic devices. When used in combination, the microclimate system may be integrally incorporated into a protective armor system, releasably attached or held within the protective armor system by means including but not limited to a pocket or pouch, or worn as a separate element underneath a protective armor system. The microclimate system may comprise a plurality of cells containing phase change material providing one or more transition temperature points while further assisting in impact shock attenuation.

Abstract: An integrated, holistic methodology for enabling a systematic creation, aggregation, verification, registration, storage, transfer/sale, and retirement of environmental emission removal units provides a control and management system complementing the use of sound foundational science to qualify and quantify environmental emission reductions and removals, and provides the framework for accurate data collection, storage, and processing.

Abstract: An integrated, holistic methodology for enabling a systematic creation, aggregation, verification, registration, storage, transfer/sale, and retirement of environmental emission removal units provides a control and management system complementing the use of sound foundational science to qualify and quantify environmental emission reductions and removals, and provides the framework for accurate data collection, storage, and processing.

Abstract: A system for tracking environmental performance of a producer of environmental emissions and of associating individual environmental emission reductions to the producer, to a variety of collected data, or both includes selecting a production practice of the producer and an appropriate protocol for converting the production practice to a measure of environmental emissions. An identifier for each quantifiable unit of environmental emissions a sequence portion characterizing a succession of units, a vintage portion characterizing the time period for the production practice, a protocol characterizing portion and a geographical reference portion. Such an identifier allows for a tracking of the processes that resulted in the environmental emissions measurement.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting bacteria in a perishable food product includes a gas-permeable material including a pH indicator carried by a housing for placement in a spaced relation to food product or packaging surfaces for effectively detecting a change in carbon dioxide levels within the package. One acid-base pH indicator comprises a mixture of Bromothymol Blue and Methyl Orange with the sensor having an initial green color indicating an alkaline pH of approximately 7.2. The indicator turns orange with a decrease in pH resulting from a presence of carbon dioxide due to bacterial growth, such an indicator reflecting a universally recognizable safe to caution color change.

Abstract: An integrated, holistic methodology for enabling a systematic creation, aggregation, verification, registration, storage, transfer/sale, and retirement of environmental emission removal units provides a control and management system complementing the use of sound foundational science to qualify and quantify environmental emission reductions and removals, and provides the framework for accurate data collection, storage, and processing.

Abstract: A device for detecting bacteria in a perishable food product includes a gas-permeable sensor housing positionable within an interior of food packaging. A pH indicator is positioned within the housing for detecting a change in a gaseous bacterial metabolite concentration that is indicative of bacterial growth, wherein a pH change is effected by a presence of the metabolite. The housing and the pH indicator are preferably safe for human consumption. A method for detecting bacteria in a perishable food product includes supporting a food product by a food packaging element and positioning a gas-permeable sensor housing within an interior of the food packaging element, the sensor including a pH indicator. The food product and the housing are sealed within the food packaging, and the pH indicator is monitored for a bacterial concentration in the food product in excess of a predetermined level.

Abstract: A system and method for using a relief object image generator for cursor control, computer access control, and operational parameter control is disclosed. The system includes a relief object image generator, a sensor array, an image processor, and a memory. The relief object image generator generates images of relief objects, such as fingerprints, brought in proximity of the exposed surface of the image generator. The image processor receives the image from the sensor array, processes the image, and compares the resulting descriptive information to stored information corresponding to authorized users. If a match is found, the user is granted access to the computer. The image processor may also process the image to determine image movement or the image's presence or absence. Detected movement is used to generate directional signals while the presence and abserice of the image is used to generate highlight and select signals.

Abstract: A method and system 1 for processing electronic information associated with pre-determined characteristics of a biological subject 10. A testing kit 100 is provided at a location proximate the subject 10 for obtaining a representative sample 115 of the biological subject 10. The testing kit 100 includes a cartridge 110 which performs a pre-selected test or series of tests and generates electronic information 70 representative of sample characteristics. The electronic information 70 is transmitted to a remote data service 200 to determine pre-selected test results. The data service generates and transmits the test results to a testing kit operator, the subject, a provider, or a pre-selected third party, as may be appropriate and also performs a wide range of attendant administrative functions.