Abstract: Wood core drilling bits for use in wood frame construction of structures in the residential and/or commercial market and sets of the same have a cylindrical barrel defining an axis of rotation and a first end that is open and a second end defined by a hub having a bore therethrough. The open end defines a plurality of cutting teeth and the cylindrical barrel defines a plurality of slots radially therethrough. The plurality of slots are positioned as points of a three-dimensional curve turning about the axis of rotation while moving parallel to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure opener device having a pad-like member made from a flexible material exhibiting a desired coefficient of friction. The body of the device conforms to the user's hand as well as to the closure top of a container. The device has a hand surface that is configured to favorably interface with the skin of the palm and fingers so as to provide friction and making it comfortable to grip. The device has an opposing gripping surface that is used to engage the closure top. The gripping surface is configured to deliver enough friction while opening closure tops made of various materials, having various surface finishes, and having various foreign contaminants disposed thereon. When engaged with a closure top, the thickness of the device's body wraps around the closure top to effectively increase the diameter of the closure top, making manipulation of the closure top easier.

Abstract: Wood core drilling bits for use in wood frame construction of structures in the residential and/or commercial market and sets of the same have a cylindrical barrel defining an axis of rotation and a first end that is open and a second end defined by a hub having a bore therethrough. The open end defines a plurality of cutting teeth and the cylindrical barrel defines a plurality of slots radially therethrough. The plurality of slots are positioned as points of a three-dimensional curve turning about the axis of rotation while moving parallel to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A compact light assembly is adapted for use with a spray paint gun. The spray paint gun has a spray gun body and a spray nozzle assembly including a nozzle fitting and a spray nozzle that threads onto the nozzle fitting. The light assembly includes a light bracket, LED lights, a battery pack and a switch. The light bracket has a mounting plate which has an opening for receiving the nozzle fitting of the spray nozzle assembly. The light bracket receives the nozzle fitting and the spray nozzle is threaded onto the nozzle fitting until the mounting plate. The LED lights, the battery pack and the switch are also mounted to the light bracket. The LED lights are arranged around the nozzle and shine light on an area that includes the area receiving paint from the paint gun.

Abstract: A method for dewatering dispersions of suspended solids by flocculation, using a polymeric flocculant, includes the steps of sequentially adding to the dispersions: at least one water soluble, anionic linear polymer having a molecular weight of at least 1×106 g/mol; and a blend of a water-soluble, cationic structured first polymer having a molecular weight of at least 1×106 g/mol, and a water-soluble, cationic linear second polymer having a molecular weight of at least 1×106 g/mol.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a fault indicator powered by a capacitive power source. The capacitive power source can be a charged capacitor which can be charged by an electrostatic field and an electromagnetic field around a power line being monitored. The charged capacitor can be an electrochemical double-layer capacitor, a supercapacitor, or an ultracapacitor. These capacitors provide superior energy storage compared to conventional battery power sources.

Abstract: A system for processing transaction data and payment data is provided. The system includes a front-end system that receives transaction data from one or more merchants, such as an employee identifier. A back-end system receives payment data from one or more payment systems, such as fraud data. A reporting system that is connected to the front-end system and the back-end system correlates the transaction data the payment data, such as to show employee identifier data and fraud data in a single record.

Abstract: A system for processing transaction data and payment data is provided. The system includes a front-end system that receives transaction data from one or more merchants, such as an employee identifier. A back-end system receives payment data from one or more payment systems, such as fraud data. A reporting system that is connected to the front-end system and the back-end system correlates the transaction data the payment data, such as to show employee identifier data and fraud data in a single record.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of systems and methods for providing electronic medical support that utilize an electronic examination template. According to various embodiments, the electronic examination template may include an examination step relating to a medical complaint, a clinical clue associated with the examination step to inform a user on how to proceed with the examination step, and an information field to allow a user to input information related to the examination step.

Abstract: A preformed roof ventilation system comprised of a panel including a middle section and flanged lateral edges. The middle section and flanged lateral edges forming a vent trough. The panel is installed on top of roof framing members prior to the addition of roof sheathing so that the flanged lateral edges can be secured between the roof framing members and the roof sheathing. The panel in combination with the roof sheathing creates a vent channel for channeling air from soffit vents along the underside of the roof sheathing and out of the attic through a ridge vent. The panel may further comprise a baffle flap with a living hinge that is adjustable to any pitched roof. The baffle flap forms a barrier to stop insulation from the attic from getting into the eave space and obstructing the soffit vents. Reinforcing elements and a formed grid pattern may be integrated along the length of the panels to increase the stiffness of each panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inductive power supply for producing well-regulated noise-free supply of power suitable for sensitive equipment from a power transmission line. In an embodiment of the invention, the inductive power supply can be easily and safely attached to a high voltage transmission line for retrieving low voltage, AC or DC power. The inductive power supply utilizes an inductor, which is also known as a current transformer, to retrieve power from the transmission line. Energy storage components such as super capacitors may be optionally employed to store energy for later use. The electrical output of the power supply is a regulated low voltage output to power a load, e.g., sensitive electronics such as wireless devices and other microelectronics. The power supply further includes a sealed compartment for housing various types of low power devices coupled to the regulated low voltage output.

Abstract: A self-registering roof ventilation system comprised of a panel including flanged lateral edges. At least one flanged lateral edge has a registration tab for registering with an adjacent panel. The panel is installed on top of roof framing members prior to the addition of roof sheathing so that the flanged lateral edges can be secured between the roof framing members and the roof sheathing. The panel in combination with the roof sheathing creates a vent channel for channeling air from soffit vents along the underside of the roof sheathing and out of the attic through a ridge vent. The panel may further comprises a baffle flap with a living hinge that is adjustable to any pitched roof. The baffle flap forms a barrier to stop insulation from the attic from getting into the eave space and obstructing the soffit vents. Additional panels can be added to extend the length of the vent channel.

Abstract: Positive-negative selector (PNS) vectors are provided for modifying a target DNA sequence contained in the genome of a target cell capable of homologous recombination. The vector comprises a first DNA sequence which contains at least one sequence portion which is substantially homologous to a portion of a first region of a target DNA sequence. The vector also includes a second DNA sequence containing at least one sequence portion which is substantially homologous to another portion of a second region of a target DNA sequence. A third DNA sequence is positioned between the first and second DNA sequences and encodes a positive selection marker which when expressed is functional in the target cell in which the vector is used. A fourth DNA sequence encoding a negative selection marker, also functional in the target cell, is positioned 5? to the first or 3? to the second DNA sequence and is substantially incapable of homologous recombination with the target DNA sequence.

Abstract: A toilet ventilation system includes a flush toilet having a toilet bowl portion including a perimeter wall enclosing an interior of the bowl. A bowl vent inlet extends through a side of the perimeter wall from the interior to the exterior of the bowl at a position above a static water level in the bowl. The bowl vent inlet has an exterior end configured to connect to a vent conduit for drawing odors out of the toilet bowl.