Abstract: A mobile device associated with a mobile asset (and a method operating on such a mobile device) determines the location of the mobile asset and reports the location to a tracking server. To conserve power and bandwidth resources, the mobile device reports the current location and movement data of the mobile asset initially and then upon determination of the existence of one or more conditions. Potential conditions that could cause the mobile device to send an update to the server are a change from one road to another, a change in velocity or direction greater than a predetermined threshold, a deviation from an assigned or predicted route, or a difference between a current location and a predicted location.

Abstract: A mobile device associated with a mobile asset (and a method operating on such a mobile device) determines the location of the mobile asset and reports the location to a tracking server. To conserve power and bandwidth resources, the mobile device reports the current location and movement data of the mobile asset initially and then upon determination of the existence of one or more conditions. Potential conditions that could cause the mobile device to send an update to the server are a change from one road to another, a change in velocity or direction greater than a predetermined threshold, a deviation from an assigned or predicted route, or a difference between a current location and a predicted location.

Abstract: It is desirable to have an advertisement requested and impression recorded when a user actually sees an entirety of an ad. It is desirable to have the advertisement requested and impression recorded if a user scrolls down a webpage and all processes and functions required to make the ad unit visible on the webpage are completed and when the advertisement's location corresponds to the viewable area of a webpage. That is, the ad could be requested and the impression should be recorded when an ad unit is in a visible viewing area. It is also desirable to provide for greater viewer attention to the ad and for greater control by the advertiser over the manner in which advertising is presented. One aspect is solves these needs by generating, transmitting, and presenting an ad on a webpage when a user scrolls down the page or if a triggering event is detected.

Abstract: A turbine assembly, which may be part of a turbine generator assembly, includes a turbine flywheel assembly and a magnet motor within a turbine casing. The turbine flywheel assembly comprises a turbine flywheel rotatably coupled to a shaft, turbine blade assemblies mounted thereon and a magnet motor rotor assembly coupled to the shaft. The magnet motor rotor assembly includes rotor permanent magnets arranged in a ring around the shaft. The same pole of each includes rotor permanent magnet faces outward away from the shaft. A magnet motor stator assembly comprises stator magnet assemblies, each comprising a stator electromagnet and a stator permanent magnet, arranged in a ring around the magnet motor rotor assembly to exert replusive force on the nearest rotor permanent magnet. Selectably controllable nozzles inject compressed air onto the turbine blades. Electromagnet controller(s) individually and selectably activate, deactivate and polarity-switch the stator electromagnets.

Abstract: The present invention is a manual, medicine, therapy technique that provides a guide to evaluate soft tissue impairment and guidelines to treat muscle tension, muscle pain, soft tissue pain, trigger points, and tension headaches through stimulating the Golgi Tendon Organs.

Abstract: An exercise grid includes four running strips and four crossing strips. Each running strip connects with each crossing strip at an intersection to form a grid. The running and crossing strips comprise firm rods positioned between pliable intersections. The firm rods positioned between pliable intersections facilitates folding of the grid at the intersections for transport. Placement of the grid on a playing surface allows one to perform various drills using the spaces between the running and crossing strips.

Abstract: A turbine-generator system includes a power source powered by renewable energy. The power source drives a compressor, which outputs compressed air to pressurized tanks. A turbine is connected to the tanks via one or more nozzles. The turbine includes turbine blade assemblies and a turbine flywheel, each rotatably mounted to a shaft. The nozzles deliver compressed air to the turbine blades. The turbine includes a magnet motor for selectably applying torque to the turbine flywheel. The turbine is coupled to a generator via a magnetic clutch. An external control computer controls the rotational speed of the magnet motor and the amount and timing of the compressed air injected onto the turbine blades. A load sensor is coupled to an output of the generator and is in communication with the external control computer.

Abstract: A market-targeted patent application of enhanced commercial effectiveness and value, as well as methods for preparing the market-targeted patent application using invention market analysis, is disclosed. In preparing a patent application, invention market analysis of a proposed invention is used, in addition to the invention disclosure of the proposed invention, so as to target the patent application towards the invention's primary and most promising markets. Invention market analysis can affect patent strategy, invention description, patent claims, and/or other key aspects of a patent application, also potentially reshaping the invention's scope in the process. In some embodiments, the proposed invention is clarified by prior art analysis, and/or defined by standard claims. In key embodiments, market-targeted claims are drafted in light of invention market analysis, thereby serving as the foundation for a market-targeted patent application.

Abstract: An electricity generation system includes a generator, which comprises a rotor and a stator. Rotation of the rotor relative to the stator causes the generator to generate electricity. The rotational speed of the rotor is proportional to the power of the generated electricity. An excess power monitor is provided for determining when the power of the electricity generated by the generator exceeds a power demand. An energy regenerator is coupled to the excess power monitor. The excess power monitor diverts excess power to the energy regenerator when the power of the electricity generated by the generator exceeds the power demand. The energy regenerator converts the excess power into potential energy. The potential energy is stored in an energy storage coupled to the energy regenerator. The energy regenerator may be an air compressor and the energy storage may be one or more compressed air canister. Alternatively the energy regenerator may be a battery charger and the energy storage may be one or more battery.

Abstract: A clamp assembly comprising two brackets. Each bracket may include an elongated end, a curved section adjacent the elongated end, a channel formed by the curved section, and a mating surface adjacent the channel. When the mating surfaces of each bracket are in mating contact with each other, the channels of each bracket are substantially aligned with each other to form a shaft aperture. The brackets may be fitted together via a tongue and groove configuration and are coupled by way of mechanical fasteners at connection points on each bracket. Each bracket may comprise a coupling area that is configured to engage a mechanical fastener. The clamp assembly mounts to a shaft comprising a plurality of notched segments, wherein each notched segment has a cross-sectional shape that is substantially similar to the shaft aperture cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A multi-axis wrist device is provided for use with a prosthetic limb. The wrist device includes a base plate that is configured for attachment to a prosthetic limb. A cross piece, having first and second axes, can be coupled to the base plate. A prosthetic attachment can be coupled to the cross piece. The cross piece can enable a user to simultaneously flex the prosthetic attachment in two different axes. A first and second torsional spring can be coupled to the first and second axes, respectively, to enable the prosthetic attachment to be biased toward a center point.

Abstract: An exercise grid includes four running strips and four crossing strips. Each running strip connects with each crossing strip at an intersection to form a grid. The running and crossing strips comprise firm rods positioned between pliable intersections. The firm rods positioned between pliable intersections facilitates folding of the grid at the intersections for transport. Placement of the grid on a playing surface allows one to perform various drills using the spaces between the running and crossing strips.

Abstract: The invention is directed to stretched polyolefin materials having an E-modulus of at least 17 GPa, preferably at least 20 GPa and a strength of at least 400 MPa, comprising a polyolefin and a nano-material, such as a nucleating agent, which material is obtainable by a process comprising a stretching step wherein the material is stretched at a stretch ratio of at least 16. The materials of the invention can be produced by a process comprising the steps of: providing a compound of a polyolefin material and a nano-material, e.g. a nucleating agent, wherein the nano-material is dispersed preferably on a molecular scale in the polyolefin material, extruding this compound, followed by a stretching step wherein the material is stretched to a total stretch ratio of at least 16.

Abstract: An integrated user environment for creating, managing, and organizing components of a project. A user is able to select a predefined project that includes a list of to do items, or can start with a blank project and add to do items. Once a to do item has been added, the user can associate several different functions with the to do item, including a due date, a note, and one of several categories of entities. These entities include a task or template, a document, and a Web link. If the user selects a task or template, Answer Wizard technology returns options that may be relevant to the selected to do item. Since all of the components of the project are accessible by the user from within an integral project environment, it is relatively efficient for the user to manage the project and make any changes that are required.

Abstract: The present invention, which may be embodied in or carried out by various components of a data communications network, provides an improved criterion for tearing down network links. The invention allows network components to take into account the quality, status and performance of other network links, as well as the overall performance of the network, when deciding whether to remove a failing network from service.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a composite product, comprising bonding a polyolefinic article together with a woven or non-woven cloth, wherein at least the surface of the cloth that is bonded with the article is provided with a backing-layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein said bonding comprises the steps of contacting the cloth and the article at a temperature above the DSC softening point of the backing layer, and pressurizing the cloth and the article at a temperature below the DSC softening point of the backing layer. The invention further relates to a composite product obtainable by a method according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention is directed to monoaxially drawn polyolefin multilayer film, tape or yarn of the AB or ABA type, having a stretch ratio of more than 12, having an E-modulus of at least 10 GPa, substantially consisting of a central layer (B) of a polyolefin selected from polyethylene and polypropylene, and one or two other layers (A) of a polyole fin from the same class as the material of the central layer B, the DSC melting point of the material of the said other layers (A) being lower than the DSC melting point of the material of the said central layer (B), wherein the central layer (B) is between 50 and 99 wt. % of the material and the other layers (A) between 1 and 50 wt. %. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a tape, film or yarn.

Abstract: A multi-axis wrist device is provided for use with a prosthetic limb. The wrist device includes a base plate that is configured for attachment to a prosthetic limb. A cross piece, having first and second axes, can be coupled to the base plate. A prosthetic attachment can be coupled to the cross piece. The cross piece can enable a user to simultaneously flex the prosthetic attachment in two different axes. A first and second torsional spring can be coupled to the first and second axes, respectively, to enable the prosthetic attachment to be biased toward a center point.

Abstract: A remote breathing assembly includes a periphery viewable goggle, an air-tube, and a remote breathing apparatus. The goggle includes a transparent lens having a front section that defines a lateral front length, and left and right sections that extend transversely from the front section a minimum length. The goggle further includes a compressible liner, a liner interface and securing means for fixing the goggle relative to a wearer's face. The air-tube presents upper and lower ends. The lower end is coaxially aligned with an opening defined by the lens and sealably attached to the goggle. The apparatus is removably coupled to the air-tube near the upper end, and retains the upper end in a fixed position relative to the lower end.