Abstract: An aerodynamic platform or spacecraft including a habitable 1G centripetal force rotating gravity producing interior corridor within an aerodynamic shell and an aerodynamic drone booster launch system with reentry and reuse capability.

Abstract: A method of mounting an electrically powered device having power receiving contacts and a ground contact on a display comprising a mounting wall comprising: mounting one or more power delivery members on the rear surface of the mounting wall; housing the power receiving and ground contact of an electrically powered device in a housing that prevents electrically conductive manual engagement or contact, inserting the housed power receiving and ground contacts of the electrically powered device through one of the series of apertures in the mounting wall to power and mount the device.

Abstract: A method of mounting an electrically powered device having power receiving contacts and a ground contact on a display comprising a mounting wall comprising: mounting one or more power delivery members on the rear surface of the mounting wall; housing the power receiving and ground contact of an electrically powered device in a housing that prevents electrically conductive manual engagement or contact, inserting the housed power receiving and ground contacts of the electrically powered device through one of the series of apertures in the mounting wall to power and mount the device.

Abstract: An aerodynamic platform or spacecraft including a habitable 1G centripetal force rotating gravity producing interior corridor within an aerodynamic shell and an aerodynamic drone booster launch system with reentry and reuse capability.

Abstract: An impact absorbing and resistant bumper comprising: an elongated body comprised of at least two extruded or molded layers of polymeric materials, the elongated strip having a longitudinal axis and being resistant to impact, the elongated strip comprising: a first body layer comprised of a first polymeric material having a first selected degree of hardness; a second layer of a second polymeric material having a second degree of hardness; the first body layer being extruded or molded such that it has a configuration taken along a section transverse or radial to the longitudinal axis that comprises a center aperture and a pair of recesses laterally adjacent the center aperture and extending along and through the longitudinal length of the elongated body.

Abstract: A system and method for providing content for a point of interest are provided. One or more two-dimensional content items are provided for display on a user interface of an electronic device, where each of the one or more two-dimensional content items represents a corresponding point of interest. A user selection of one of the one or more two-dimensional content items is received. A three-dimensional content item corresponding to a point of interest that is represented by the selected two-dimensional content item is provided in response to receiving the user selection of the one of the one or more two-dimensional content items.

Abstract: An impact absorbing and resistant bumper comprising: an elongated body comprised of at least two extruded or molded layers of polymeric materials, the elongated strip having a longitudinal axis and being resistant to impact, the elongated strip comprising: a first body layer comprised of a first polymeric material having a first selected degree of hardness; a second layer of a second polymeric material having a second degree of hardness; the first body layer being extruded or molded such that it has a configuration taken along a section transverse or radial to the longitudinal axis that comprises a center aperture and a pair of recesses laterally adjacent the center aperture and extending along and through the longitudinal length of the elongated body.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system comprising: a first housing having an outside surface, configured to receive electrical power from a source; a current limiting and splitting mechanism disposed within the first housing, configured to receive the electrical power and output a plurality of separate current limited electrical circuits; a first housing connector having a first shape, mounted on or to the outside surface of the first housing, having a first plurality of contacts mounted in a first contact arrangement, each contact being connected to one circuit of the plurality of separate current limited electrical circuits and each contact selected to conduct at least one of an elevated current and an elevated voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering electrical power to an electrically powered device, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of electrical power delivery contacts arranged for contacting a plurality of corresponding contacts of the electrically powered device; a housing defining a cavity therein, the plurality of electrical power delivery contacts being positioned within the cavity; one of the electrically powered device and the housing including a guide member and the other of the electrically powered device and the housing including an aperture arranged for receiving and retaining the guide member; wherein the plurality of electrical power delivery contacts are arranged so that as the guide member is received within the aperture, the plurality of corresponding contacts of the electrically powered device are guided into contact with the plurality of electrical power delivery contacts.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution and mounting system, the system comprising: a housing comprising a mounting wall having a front side, a rear side and a plurality of apertures arranged in a select pattern; a power delivery member mounted on the rear side of the mounting wall; one or more electrically powered devices; each electrically powered device being mountable in a stable position on the front side of the mounting wall; and, wherein one of the electrically powered device and the mounting wall have a primary pin; the other of the electrically powered device and the mounting wall having a primary aperture for receipt of the primary pin.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system comprising: a first housing having an outside surface, configured to receive electrical power from a source; a current limiting and splitting mechanism disposed within the first housing, configured to receive the electrical power and output a plurality of separate current limited electrical circuits; a first housing connector having a first shape, mounted on or to the outside surface of the first housing, having a first plurality of contacts mounted in a first contact arrangement, each contact being connected to one circuit of the plurality of separate current limited electrical circuits and each contact selected to conduct at least one of an elevated current and an elevated voltage.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system that includes a circuit splitting mechanism configured to receive electrical power and to output a plurality of separate electrical circuits having a modular connector that has a plurality of contacts, each contact connected to one circuit of the plurality of separate electrical circuits. Each contact of the modular connector is selected to conduct at least one of an elevated current and an elevated voltage. Each connector is connected to a plurality of wires that extend through a housing that routes and connects the wires to one or more additional connectors positioned at a distal location, typically via a distribution housing having the additional connectors mounted on the housing, for connecting/routing the power from the separate circuits to one or more mechanisms positioned at a distal location that use the electrical power.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system that includes a circuit splitting mechanism configured to receive electrical power and to output a plurality of separate electrical circuits having a modular connector that has a plurality of contacts, each contact connected to one circuit of the plurality of separate electrical circuits. Each contact of the modular connector is selected to conduct at least one of an elevated current and an elevated voltage. Each connector is connected to a plurality of wires that extend through a housing that routes and connects the wires to one or more additional connectors positioned at a distal location, typically via a distribution housing having the additional connectors mounted on the housing, for connecting/routing the power from the separate circuits to one or more mechanisms positioned at a distal location that use the electrical power.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system includes a circuit splitting mechanism configured to receive electrical power and to output a plurality of separate electrical circuits. A connector has a plurality of contacts, each contact connected to one circuit of the plurality of separate electrical circuits and each contact is selected to conduct at least one of an elevated current and an elevated voltage. A plurality of wires in a tubular housing is provided to carry the power over the plurality of separate electrical circuits in parallel and includes a connector with contacts. The wire and the contacts are each selected to conduct at least one of an elevated current and an elevated voltage. The system includes connectors and contacts that are arranged and adapted to enable a contact to be readily manually engaged with, and disengaged from, a corresponding contact.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system comprising: a housing containing a circuit splitting mechanism that splits an original source of electrical power into a plurality of high voltage or amperage circuits; a first modular connector mounted for access on an outside surface of the housing, the first modular connector comprising a plurality of first conductive contacts, each first contact being electrically connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of circuits, the first contacts being mounted in an electrically nonconductive support material that deters manual contact by the user, the first contacts being arranged in the support material in predetermined mating pattern; a second modular connector comprising a plurality of second conductive contacts for mating with the plurality of first contacts, each of the second contacts being electrically connected to one end of a corresponding one of a plurality of wires and mounted in the second modular connector in a pattern complementary to the predetermined

Abstract: Apparatus for displaying a plurality of objects having an exterior surface that is hidden from view when mounted for operational use and an interior surface that is exposed for view when mounted for operational use, the apparatus for displaying being mounted on a generally horizontal floor, the apparatus comprising: two or more shelves arranged on an upright display frame, wherein the shelves include a mounting platform for mounting one or more of the plurality of objects such that both the exterior and interior surfaces of the objects are readily visible to the eye of a subject; wherein the two or more shelves are arranged in adjacent series in a stepped front to back and top to bottom arrangement on the upright display frame.