Abstract: An improved electric lift actuator for use on a variety of lift systems, includes various improvements that enable a universal design with interchangeable parts across several load ranges. The universal design further enables additional features and functionality (e.g., improved load cell location, improved operator sensing and electrical signal/air channel in operator pendant, improved reliability and reduced cost for operator force sensing, etc.) In addition the universal design is incorporated with a rotational drive assembly wherein the load sensing and wire rope slack sensing, as well as cable limits may be achieved using improved components and techniques—such as non-contact sensors, etc. Many of the improvements described are believed to reduce cost and improve the performance and expand the capacity and reliability of the actuator in addition to making the actuator a common design across several applications and load ranges.

Abstract: An improved electric lift actuator for use on a variety of lift systems, includes various improvements that enable a universal design with interchangeable parts across several load ranges. The universal design further enables additional features and functionality (e.g., improved load cell location, improved operator sensing and electrical signal/air channel in operator pendant, improved reliability and reduced cost for operator force sensing, etc.) In addition the universal design is incorporated with a rotational drive assembly wherein the load sensing and wire rope slack sensing, as well as cable limits may be achieved using improved components and techniques—such as non-contact sensors, etc. Many of the improvements described are believed to reduce cost and improve the performance and expand the capacity and reliability of the actuator in addition to making the actuator a common design across several applications and load ranges.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for coordinating an electronic healthcare application request between a healthcare purchaser and at least one of multiple healthcare providers. Selection criteria are received from the healthcare providers. Personal information is received from the healthcare purchaser at a coordination system over a public network. The personal information is filtered to identify the healthcare providers who have selection criteria consistent with the personal information. The personal information is transmitted over the public network to a computer system operated for the identified healthcare providers.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided of securitizing a network, such as a fiber network and/or a high-speed wireless network to a group of homes. An identification of real property for one of the homes is received. A total loan value is calculated for the real property that includes a network access charge representing a unit cost for establishing a network connection from the real property to a network operations center to access telecommunications services and includes an activation cost for activating the network connection. A loan secured by the real property for the total loan value is initiated.

Abstract: Methods and systems provide a loan to a borrower. An identification of real property and a specification of a monetary amount to be used for future payment of food expenses is received. A total loan value for the real property and the specified monetary amount is calculated. Approval of the loan secured by the real property for the total loan value is requested. A closing is initiated on the loan at which a customer depository account is funded with the specified monetary amount to provide future funds for payment of food expenses incurred by the borrower.

Abstract: Methods and systems provide a loan to a borrower. An identification of real property and a specification of products and/or services is received. A total loan value for the real property and specified products and/or services is calculated. Approval of the loan secured by the real property for the total loan value is requested. A closing is initiated on the loan at which a customer depository account is funded to provide future funds for payment of the recurring expenses.

Abstract: Methods and systems provide a loan to a borrower. An identification of real property and a specification of medical and/or healthcare services is received. A total loan value for the real property and specified medical and/or healthcare services is calculated. Approval of the loan secured by the real property for the total loan value is requested. A closing is initiated on the loan at which a customer depository account is funded to provide future funds for payment of the expenses for the medical and/or healthcare services.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for delivering products and services to a homebuyer during a mortgage transaction. In one example, a bundling company sells products and services to a client at wholesale prices. A cost of selected products and services is calculated. The bundling company integrates the cost of the selected products and services into a purchase price of the home. An appraisal of the home including the selected products and services is acquired. The bundling company acquires an approval of a mortgage for the purchase price of the home. The mortgage is closed. The bundling company orders the products and services from suppliers.