Abstract: A method of distributing a smart will of a user, the method comprising: receiving a smart will creation request comprising: one or more beneficiary wallet identifiers, and asset distribution rules; creating, based on the smart will creation request, an estate smart contract, the estate smart contract being configured to authorize transfer of one or more assets registered to the estate smart contract to a storage location specified by an executor smart contract; receiving, by the executor smart contract, a death notification indicative of death of an owner of the estate smart contract; instructing the estate smart contract to transfer the assets from the estate smart contract to a trust smart contract; verifying, by the trust smart contract, that the beneficiary wallets are valid; and transferring, by the trust smart contract, one or more assets to the beneficiary wallets in accordance with the asset distribution rules.

Abstract: A water-proof protective overshoe adapted to be worn over shoes to keep the shoes warm and dry is provided. The water-proof protective overshoe includes a body portion and a sole portion. The body portion may include one or more opening means, such as zippers, and one or more tightening means. The protective overshoes may be quickly put on and removed. The protective overshoe is adapted for use by players on the sidelines of an athletic game or match.

Abstract: A wiper system configured to apply and wipe one or more coatings on a rigid tube includes a tapered wiper tapering between a wider end defining an inlet orifice and a narrower end defining an exit orifice. The narrower end of the tapered wiper includes a series of slits arranged circumferentially around the exit orifice. The slits define a series of resilient tabs configured to deflect radially outward when contacted by one or more formations on an outer surface of the rigid tube and configured to return to a neutral position when the one or more formations have passed through the exit orifice. The wiper system may also include a gimbal supporting the tapered wiper. The gimbal is configured to permit the tapered wiper to rotate about first and second mutually perpendicular axes when the tapered wiper is contacted by a bowed rigid tube.

Abstract: A water-proof protective overshoe adapted to be worn over shoes to keep the shoes warm and dry is provided. The water-proof protective overshoe includes a body portion and a sole portion. The body portion may include one or more opening means, such as zippers, and one or more tightening means. The protective overshoes may be quickly put on and removed. The protective overshoe is adapted for use by players on the sidelines of an athletic game or match.

Abstract: A method for hot-dip galvanizing metal tubes, may include placing a rack of metal tubes in an acid bath; removing the rack of metal tubes from the acid bath; placing the rack of metal tubes in a molten bath; removing the rack of metal tubes from the molten bath; and quenching the rack of metal tubes in a shower.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to processing Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions. A transaction request can be received from an ATM. The transaction request can include account information read from a transaction card and a transaction request. The account information corresponds to a first account. The transaction request is incapable of being processed using the first account for which the transaction card was issued. A second account belonging to the account holder of the first account can be identified and can be a different type of account than the first account. The transaction request is capable of being processed using the second account. The transaction request can be processed using the second account to perform the ATM transaction requested.

Abstract: A method of operating a monetary gift registry includes registering one or more recipients with the monetary gift registry and creating an account for each registered recipient. Each account has a unique account identifier. Transfers of monetary value are received from one or more senders, each transfer of value accompanied by the unique identifier of one of the accounts. The deposits are accumulated into the respective accounts based at least in part on unique identifiers, and funds from at least one account are distributed. Funds may be distributed to at least one registered recipient for whom an account was created, or to a third-party merchant.

Abstract: Signs including electroluminescent lamps are described. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a sign includes an electroluminescent lamp integrally formed therewith.

Abstract: A coating apparatus comprising a plurality of coating stations and a plurality of fluid reservoirs. The coating stations have a product path defined therethrough, and each coating station includes a collection basin, a product wipe, and a fluid output port. Each collection basin has a drain and opposing upstream and downstream side walls, each side wall including an aperture aligned with the product path. The product wipes are disposed adjacent the aperture in the downstream side wall of the respective collection basin. The fluid output ports are disposed above each respective collection basin such that fluid emerging therefrom is directed across the product path. Each fluid reservoir is fluidicly coupled to at least one of the coating stations.

Abstract: Signs including electroluminescent lamps are described. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a sign includes an electroluminescent lamp integrally formed therewith.

Abstract: Signs including electroluminescent lamps are described. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a sign includes an electroluminescent lamp integrally formed therewith.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing a galvanized tube, in which two sizing stations are used. A first sizing station having at least one sizing roll is used for sizing the tube prior to the galvanizing process. A second sizing station is then used, the station having at least one resilient sizing roll which is used for sizing the tube after the galvanizing process. By using a first sizing stand, which does most of the sizing work, the rolls in the second sizing stand need not pull the galvanized tubes with as much force. The advantage of the present invention is that cooler temperatures, faster mill speeds, and less cosmetic flaws in the finished galvanized product are seen, due to the lower force applied by the second sizing stand rolls to the galvanized product.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing a galvanized tube, in which two sizing stations are used. A first sizing station having at least one sizing roll is used for sizing the tube prior to the galvanizing process. A second sizing station is then used, the station having at least one resilient sizing roll which is used for sizing the tube after the galvanizing process. By using a first sizing stand, which does most of the sizing work, the rolls in the second sizing stand need not pull the galvanized tubes with as much force. The advantage of the present invention is that cooler temperatures, faster mill speeds, and less cosmetic flaws in the finished galvanized product are seen, due to the lower force applied by the second sizing stand rolls to the galvanized product.

Abstract: Signs including electrolurninescent lamps are described. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a sign includes an electroluminescent lamp integrally formed therewith.

Abstract: Apparatus as an aid while performing bent knee sit-ups, comprising, in combination a strap of material adapted to extend and be positioned over the ankles of a person doing bent knee sit-ups, when in a deployed orientation, but adapted to be rolled up when in a storage orientation; a pair of assemblies, each assembly having a hollow base in a rectangular configuration with a slot within the upper surface for the passage of one end of the strap, each base having a circular hole for the passage of a fixed plug, each base having a cylindrical tube rotatively secured around the plug with a spring secured at one end of the plug and secured at the other end to the interior of the tube, and with one end of the strap secured to the exterior surface of the tube wherein the ends of the strap may be coiled about the tube when the spring is released and the assemblies in close proximity to each other when in a storage orientation, but wherein the assemblies may be spread apart to extend the strap to the deployed orientat