Abstract: A clavicle protective device may include a contoured member configured to cover at least a portion of the clavicle. The contoured member may have an inner surface configured to face the at least a portion of the clavicle and an outer surface configured to face away from the at least a portion of the clavicle. The contoured member may include a first contact portion, a second contact portion, and a bridge portion positioned between the first contact portion and the second contact portion. The first contact portion may be configured to contact the subject's body above the clavicle. The second contact portion may be configured to contact the subject's body below the clavicle. The bridge portion may be configured to be spaced apart from the subject's body when the first contact portion and the second contact portion contact the subject's body.

Abstract: Users of a communication system can initiate electronic payments during a communication session hosted by the communication system or via a social network identity page hosted by the communication system. The communication system detects a payment signal from a user of the communication system and the collects payment information details either by displaying a payment object interface in a communication application of the user or receiving payment information input directly from the user's communication device. The payment information includes sender and recipient payment account identifiers that are communicated to a payment processing system for processing and delivery of the designated payment amount to the recipient.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing timing information from a R-MACHPHY device to a video core while the R-MACPHY device receives video data from the video core while operating in asynchronous mode. In some embodiments, the R-MACPHY device may alternately and selectively configure its mode of operation to alternate between synchronous mode and asynchronous mode, and provide the timing information to the video core when it switches to asynchronous mode.

Abstract: An adjustable brace for stabilizing a body part of a patient and a method of fabricating such a brace is provided. In some embodiments, the adjustable brace comprises a first 3D printed stabilizer having a first exterior surface, a first interior surface, and a first thickness; a second stabilizer comprising a second exterior surface, a second interior surface, and a second thickness; one or more attachment points; and one or more selective engagement structures, wherein the first 3D printed stabilizer selectively engages with the second 3D printed stabilizer at common peripheries of the first 3D printed stabilizer and second 3D printed stabilizer via the one or more selective engagement structures, respectively; and a position of the first 3D printed stabilizer is adjustable in relation to the second 3D printed stabilizer.

Abstract: A recharging and medication storage hub for a re-usable drug-delivery device is provided. According to some embodiments, the hub comprises a housing defining a port sized to receive at least part of the re-usable drug-delivery device, a charging station disposed on the housing configured to charge a rechargeable power source mounted on the drug-delivery device, and a medication storage chamber disposed in alignment with the port, the storage chamber configured to store a single-use medication cartridge. When at least part of the drug-delivery device is inserted through the port and into the medication storage chamber, a coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple with and withdraw the medication cartridge from the medication storage chamber. In some embodiments, the hub may further comprise a temperature-changing device configured to control an interior temperature of the medication storage chamber.

Abstract: A method of processing a polyester composition without changing the intrinsic viscosity of the polyester polymer by more than 0.025 dL/g such as injection molding a PET resin to form a bottle perform and blow molding a container from the bottle preform.

Abstract: A safety system for use in combination with vehicles. The safety system comprises two halogen lights, one mounted within the vehicle near the front windshield and the other mounted within the vehicle near the rear windshield. Both of the halogen lights will go on if any individual within the vehicle is not wearing their seat belt, thereby providing a safety warning system for authorities and an encouragement for the general public to always wear seat belts when the vehicle is moving.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to implement enhanced employment technology frameworks are disclosed.

Abstract: An injection molded finish portion of a container preform has an annular wall with an end sealing surface. A set of ratchet teeth are located at a lower end of the annular wall on a flange having upper and lower surfaces including radially inward edges coterminous with the annular wall. A threaded portion is located below the sealing surface and above the ratchet teeth that includes sets of inclined threads extending part way around the annular wall, the threads having crest portions that terminate at planes tangent to the annular wall along parting lines on opposite sides of the finish. Lugs project outward from the annular wall in the vicinity of the parting lines to ensure correct interaction between the ratchet teeth and a cooperating flexible closure.

Abstract: A new prenatal music belt for sharing the soothing effects of music and the like with an unborn child. The inventive device includes an elongated, elastic belt with a buckle at one end of the belt for readily permitting adjustments to the size of the belt. A pair of pockets are attached by loops to the belt so that the position of the pockets can be adjusted to any position along the belt. The pockets are sized and shaped for retaining earphones from a sound playback device therein, with the earphone being directed towards the mother's abdomen so that sound from the earphones is directed towards the fetus. The sound playback device is attached by a clip to the belt at any position therealong which is comfortable to the wearer. The pockets are closed by VELCRO/hook and loop type fasteners in order retain the earphones therein.