Abstract: Hydrofoil fishing lure apparatus for use with trolling techniques behind a boat. In one embodiment, the hydrofoil fishing lure apparatus includes an artificial lure having a body. A hydrofoil that includes a strut and a lifting surface, with the strut for the hydrofoil being attached to the body of the artificial lure is also included. In some variants, the artificial lure may be modeled after flying fish species. Wing retraction elements may be utilized on the hydrofoil to retract or expand the wings of the flying fish to provide for a more natural presentation. Other variants described herein include fishing lure platforms that include a hydrofoil that allow for the mounting of frozen, live, or other types of artificial baits on the hydrofoil itself.

Abstract: An automated video game testing framework and method includes communicatively coupling an application programming interface (API) to an agent in a video game, where the video game includes a plurality of in-game objects that are native to the video game. The agent is managed as an in-game object of the video game. A test script is executed to control the agent, via the API, to induce gameplay and interrogate one or more target objects selected from the plurality of in-game objects native to the video game. Video game data indicating a behavior of the one or more target objects during the gameplay is received. Based on the received video game data, performance of the video game is evaluated.

Abstract: Hydrofoil fishing lure apparatus for use with trolling techniques behind a boat. In one embodiment, the hydrofoil fishing lure apparatus includes an artificial lure having a body. A hydrofoil that includes a strut and a lifting surface, with the strut for the hydrofoil being attached to the body of the artificial lure is also included. In some variants, the artificial lure may be modeled after flying fish species. Wing retraction elements may be utilized on the hydrofoil to retract or expand the wings of the flying fish to provide for a more natural presentation. Other variants described herein include fishing lure platforms that include a hydrofoil that allow for the mounting of frozen, live, or other types of artificial baits on the hydrofoil itself.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to emulating physical-device input for an automated-testing framework. In particular, the methods and systems of the present disclosure may: determine a physical-device input associated with an automated-test script for an automated-testing framework comprising one or more proprietary test devices; emulate, via the automated-testing framework and at least one proprietary physical input device associated with the proprietary test device(s), the physical-device input; receive, from the proprietary test device(s) and via the automated-testing framework, data generated responsive to the emulated physical-device input; and compare the data generated responsive to the emulated physical-device input with expected data specified by the automated-test script for the automated-testing framework.

Abstract: An automated video game testing framework and method includes communicatively coupling an application programming interface (API) to an agent in a video game, where the video game includes a plurality of in-game objects that are native to the video game. The agent is managed as an in-game object of the video game. A test script is executed to control the agent, via the API, to induce gameplay and interrogate a behavior of a test object. The test object is identified from the plurality of in-game objects based on a query that specifies an object attribute of the test object.

Abstract: Hydrofoil fishing lure apparatus for use with trolling techniques behind a boat. In one embodiment, the hydrofoil fishing lure apparatus includes an artificial lure having a body. A hydrofoil that includes a strut and a lifting surface, with the strut for the hydrofoil being attached to the body of the artificial lure is also included. In some variants, the artificial lure may be modeled after flying fish species. Wing retraction elements may be utilized on the hydrofoil to retract or expand the wings of the flying fish to provide for a more natural presentation. Other variants described herein include fishing lure platforms that include a hydrofoil that allow for the mounting of frozen, live, or other types of artificial baits on the hydrofoil itself.

Abstract: An automated video game testing framework and method includes communicatively coupling an application programming interface (API) to an agent in a video game, where the video game includes a plurality of in-game objects that are native to the video game. The agent is managed as an in-game object of the video game. A test script is executed to control the agent, via the API, to induce gameplay and interrogate one or more target objects selected from the plurality of in-game objects native to the video game. Video game data indicating a behavior of the one or more target objects during the gameplay is received. Based on the received video game data, performance of the video game is evaluated.

Abstract: A lunch box includes a housing having a bottom surface, a front wall, a rear wall, two opposing sidewalls and an open top in communication with an interior storage chamber. A pivotal lid encloses the open top to provide selective access to the interior storage chamber. A freeze pack and an accessory tray seamlessly fit within the interior storage chamber. The tray houses a sensor that measures temperature, pressure and humidity within the interior chamber, and transmits the measured data to a portable electronic device. Therefore, a remote user can monitor the condition of the storage chamber without opening the lid or otherwise accessing the lunch box.

Abstract: An automated video game testing framework and method includes communicatively coupling an application programming interface (API) to an agent in a video game, where the video game includes a plurality of in-game objects that are native to the video game. The agent is managed as an in-game object of the video game. A test script is executed to control the agent, via the API, to induce gameplay and interrogate one or more target objects selected from the plurality of in-game objects native to the video game. Video game data indicating a behavior of the one or more target objects during the gameplay is received. Based on the received video game data, performance of the video game is evaluated.

Abstract: An automated video game testing framework and method includes communicatively coupling an application programming interface (API) to an agent in a video game, where the video game includes a plurality of in-game objects that are native to the video game. The agent is managed as an in-game object of the video game. A test script is executed to control the agent, via the API, to induce gameplay and interrogate one or more target objects selected from the plurality of in-game objects native to the video game. Video game data indicating a behavior of the one or more target objects during the gameplay is received. Based on the received video game data, performance of the video game is evaluated.

Abstract: A cooler includes a housing having a bottom surface, a front wall, a rear wall, two opposing sidewalls and an open top in communication with an interior storage chamber. A pivotal lid encloses the open top to provide selective access to the interior storage chamber. The lower surface of the lid includes a sensor that measures temperature, pressure and humidity within the interior chamber, and transmits the measured data to a portable electronic device to allow a remote user to monitor the condition of stored ice without opening the lid.

Abstract: Interlocking, detachable beverage holders each include a block having a central beverage receptacle that is dimensioned and configured to receive and conform to a wine bottle or similar container. The beverage receptacle is defined by a continuous inner wall having a plurality of ribs longitudinally positioned thereon that stabilize a stored container. Each block exterior includes a plurality of protrusions, notches, rims and concave cleats that seamlessly intermesh with those of other blocks allowing multiple blocks to be interconnected like jigsaw puzzle pieces. Each block contains a refrigerant that reaches a frigid temperature when placed within a freezer to chill a beverage stored within the beverage receptacle.

Abstract: A condensate treatment system includes a housing attached to an A/C condensate drain line having a biocide received within an interior chamber. A load cell continuously measures the weight of biocide in the interior chamber in order to calculate a remaining amount. A control unit is in communication with the load cell and various sensors for monitoring operational variables associated with the condensate system. The control unit has Wi-Fi capability to allow the sensor readings and the remaining amount of biocide to be accessed wirelessly from a supervisor's remote computer or smart phone. If the control unit detects rising condensate levels in the drip pan or the housing, it disables the air conditioner to prevent an overflow.

Abstract: A system for accelerating Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance for management of a company is includes defining scope components needed for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by the company, establishing internal controls for achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for the scope components, and operating the internal controls using an internal controls library comprising parameters to be used in planning, testing, and evaluating the internal controls for achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for the scope components. Internal controls for achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, which are outside of the parameters of the internal controls library, are remediated to create effective internal controls.

Abstract: Computer readable medium for performing a method for accelerating Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance for management of a company includes defining scope components needed for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by the company, establishing internal controls for achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for the scope components, and operating the internal controls using an internal controls library comprising parameters to be used in planning, testing, and evaluating the internal controls for achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for the scope components. Internal controls for achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, that are outside of the parameters of the internal controls library, are remediated to create effective internal controls.

Abstract: A method for accelerating Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance for management of a company is disclosed. The methodology employs a method that includes defining scope components needed for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by the company, establishing internal controls for achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for the scope components, and operating the internal controls using an internal controls library comprising parameters to be used in planning, testing, and evaluating the internal controls for achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for the scope components. Internal controls for achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, which are outside of the parameters of the internal controls library, are remediated to create effective internal controls.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a formed laminate (20) discloses an applicator (42) for depositing a quick reacting foamable liquid mixture (36) onto a transfer member (38) from which the reacted foam (40) and any foamable liquid mixture that has yet to react is transferred onto a flexible sheet (28). Relative movement of a pair of contoured mold surfaces (74,76) of a mold (68) toward each other compresses the flexible sheet (28) and the foam while the foam is in a transitory state (41) after substantial completion of expansion and before substantial curing has taken place such that it is still viscous. This compression provides a collapsed foam layer (30) and forms the foam as well as the flexible sheet (28) to provide the formed laminate (20). A liner (32) is also provided on the opposite side of the collapsed foam as the flexible sheet.

Abstract: A curtain is suspended by a hoop that is supported by retractable arms of which suction cups and/or hooks are attached. The entire curtain can be affixed to any smooth surface, such as that of a car door, or to structures such as fences, by way of the suction cups or hooks at the end of the retractable arms. The length of the curtain is such that it will provide needed privacy for one wishing to change clothes. The hoop and curtain are of flexible material to allow contraction and expansion for storage and use respectively.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a formed laminate (20) discloses an applicator (42) for depositing a quick reacting foamable liquid mixture (36) onto a transfer member (38) from which the reacted foam (40) and any foamable liquid mixture that has yet to react is transferred onto a flexible sheet (28). Relative movement of a pair of contoured mold surfaces (74,76) of a mold (68) toward each other compresses the flexible sheet (28) and the foam while the foam is in a transitory state (41) after substantial completion of expansion and before substantial curing has taken place such that it is still viscous. This compression provides a collapsed foam layer (30) and forms the foam as well as the flexible sheet (28) to provide the formed laminate (20). A liner (32) is also provided on the opposite side of the collapsed foam as the flexible sheet.