Abstract: A shipping container is disclosed that can readily transform from an upright to a collapsed configuration to increase efficiencies in shipping. A locking mechanism maintains the container in the upright position until it requires collapsing, using a cam lock configuration that captures a rotatable cam using a pin to lock the mechanism, and a release pin is rotated to unlock the mechanism.

Abstract: A shipping container is disclosed that can readily transform from an upright to a collapsed configuration to increase efficiencies in shipping. A locking mechanism maintains the container in the upright position until it requires collapsing, using a cam lock configuration that captures a rotatable cam using a pin to lock the mechanism, and a release pin is rotated to unlock the mechanism.

Abstract: An in-store platform disposed in a store can include a snap-and-cast feature for the customers inside the store to post messages for viewing by other customers. The in-store platform can also display reviews and recommendation of products and services of the store from users of social media. The in-store platform can also offer activities to increase the engagement of the customers. The in-store platform can promote participation of the customers while inside the store, which can enhance store recognition and retention.

Abstract: A collapsible cargo container is disclosed wherein end walls are pivoted into the container when empty and locked against the roof, and then side walls buckle via hinges into a folded configuration. The folded configuration is achieved easily with a modified spreader without the need to otherwise disassemble or deconstruct the container, leaving no loose parts or tools. The cargo container preferably constructed with an improved light weight panel that facilitates loading of the container while improving strength and reducing weight.

Abstract: A utility cart that is capable of being converted into a collapsed position, a flat cart position, a dolly position, and a tilted position. The utility cart generally includes an interconnected frame that includes three sections, namely, a first section connected to a second section by a first joint, with the second section further being connected to a third section by a second joint. The utility cart also includes a fourth section (a base), which has a set of wheels affixed thereto. The utility cart further includes a support arm mechanism that attaches to the second section at a first end and to a bottom portion (of the base) of the utility cart at a second end. The second end of the support arm mechanism may be reversibly securable to a plurality of different points along the bottom portion of the utility cart.

Abstract: A collapsible cargo container is disclosed wherein end walls are pivoted into the container when empty and locked against the roof, and then side walls buckle via hinges into a folded configuration. The folded configuration is achieved easily with a modified spreader without the need to otherwise disassemble or deconstruct the container, leaving no loose parts or tools. The cargo container preferably constructed with an improved light weight panel that facilitates loading of the container while improving strength and reducing weight.

Abstract: A utility cart that is capable of being converted into a collapsed position, a flat cart position, a dolly position, and a tilted position. The utility cart generally includes an interconnected frame that includes three sections, namely, a first section connected to a second section by a first joint, with the second section further being connected to a third section by a second joint. The utility cart also includes a fourth section (a base), which has a set of wheels affixed thereto. The utility cart further includes a support arm mechanism that attaches to the second section at a first end and to a bottom portion (of the base) of the utility cart at a second end. The second end of the support arm mechanism may be reversibly securable to a plurality of different points along the bottom portion of the utility cart.

Abstract: Electronic communication devices are disclosed that are configured in the form of a personal accessory. The devices preferably include a communication module and at least one ear speaker operably connected to the communication module through at least one wire. The invention provides that the communication module enables wireless communication with another device, e.g., cellular telephones, digital data players, etc. The communication module is preferably concealed behind a first disguising component. The at least one wire of the device is also concealed within or runs contiguous with another disguising component.

Abstract: A drinking bowl includes a container for holding liquid and a buoyant member connected to the inside of the container for covering a liquid in the container. The buoyant member has an opening for access to liquid in the container, and is hingedly connected to the inside of the container such that the buoyant member can move, when liquid is in the container, between a position of floating in the liquid and a position of resting on the bottom of the container. In further embodiments, a mounting bracket is included with the drinking bowl, for attaching the drinking bowl to a support.

Abstract: A composite collection device suitable for the collection of body fluid samples is disclosed, The device is particularly suitable for the collection of whole blood for the determination of analytes therein. The composite body fluid collection device comprises a liquid absorbent web and a liquid distributing overlayer contiguous with said absorbent web, the liquid distributing overlayer being liquid permeable and providing flux through the overlayer of no more than about 4 microliters/square millimeter/second.

Abstract: Composition for application, in particular to leaves, comprising an excipient, the conventional constituents of compositions for application, in particular to leaves, and an active ingredient, characterized by the fact that the active ingredient is constituted by at least one phytosanitary product capable of stimulating the germination of pollen grains, selected from the group comprising: oligosaccharides having a degree of polymerization up to 10 and comprising up to 10, preferably up to 5 and, even more preferably, two glucidic units linked by &bgr;1-3, &bgr;1-4 et &agr;1-3, particularly those of the group comprising laminaribiose, cellobiose, nigerose, laminaritriose, laminaritetraose and laminaripentaose, derivatives of the above oligosaccharides substituted on the free anomeric carbon atom or on all the carbon atoms having a free hydroxide by a radical selected from the group comprising: C1 to C5 alkyl radicals, preferably the methyl radical, C1 to C5 acyl radicals, preferably the acetyl radical, ar

Abstract: An interface circuit controls the unloading of a host computer system onto a peripheral processor unit. The interface circuit has a normal mode of operation which is independent of the host computer. During the normal mode, the peripheral unit processes data previously supplied by the host computer. The interface device has a trap I/O mode of operation in which information flows between the host computer and the peripheral unit. The trap I/O mode is initiated by a range of instruction addresses from the peripheral unit. In one embodiment, any instruction address less than a predetermined critical value initiates the trap I/O mode. The host computer acknowledges the trap I/O mode, and executes the instruction at the host level to advance the peripheral process. In the trap I/O mode, the peripheral processor operates simultaneous with and independently of the peripheral unit to permit unloading of the host computer.