Abstract: A water display is described including a wall or other structure upon which streams of water are shot. The direction, velocity, pressure and flow rate of the water streams may be varied to provide entertaining visual effects, which may also be choreographed with music, lighting or other features.

Abstract: A display where lights may be programmed to randomly flash is described. The randomness may be changed by changing the mode of flashing. The lights may extend along strings that are powered by a power supply that may itself be plugged into a socket that had previously served as a light socket. The display may be added to existing displays to enhance existing visual effects. The display may be submerged and the lights may remain upright because of their buoyancy.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are presented for processing a user through an entry location using a mobile device. User input is received indicating a request for access through the entry location. In response to receiving the user input, one or more images are captured and analyzed. A code is identified in the images based on the analysis and the code is translated to a code identifier. The code identifier uniquely identifies the code from several codes. A gate entry device is selected based on the code identifier from several gate entry devices. Further, a signal is transmitted to the gate entry device to grant access through the entry location.

Abstract: A water display is described having a lighting array emanating light that travels through a wall. Water flows down the wall to vary the appearance of the light that shines through the wall. The flow of water and particular lights being turned on and off may be controlled. Dramatic visual effects are provided including the appearance of moving art.

Abstract: An electric cable is provided having a plurality of insulated power conductors, a pilot and ground wire assembly and a saddle positioned between the plurality of insulated power conductors with the pilot and ground assembly being positioned within the saddle, where the saddle is constructed from a semi-conductive polymer. An inner sheath surrounds the saddle and the plurality of insulated power conductors, where the inner sheath is constructed from a semi-conductive polymer and where the inner sheath, saddle and the plurality of conductors form a flat cable. An outer insulating sheath disposed around the outside of the inner sheath.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are presented for processing a user through an entry location using a mobile device. User input is received indicating a request for access through the entry location. In response to receiving the user input, one or more images are captured and analyzed. A code is identified in the images based on the analysis and the code is translated to a code identifier. The code identifier uniquely identifies the code from several codes. A gate entry device is selected based on the code identifier from several gate entry devices. Further, a signal is transmitted to the gate entry device to grant access through the entry location.

Abstract: A display where lights may be programmed to randomly flash is described. The randomness may be changed by changing the mode of flashing. The lights may extend along strings that are powered by a power supply that may itself be plugged into a socket that had previously served as a light socket. The display may be added to existing displays to enhance existing visual effects. The display may be submerged and the lights may remain upright because of their buoyancy.

Abstract: A heater with a visual flame display is described. The heater may include a top portion and a base, separated by concentric cylinders. The innermost cylinder houses a flame element, which may be spun into a vortex. The cylinders may be constructed from transparent materials such that the flame element is visible to an observer. The base provides heat at or near ground level for efficient heat distribution.

Abstract: A device and method for collecting blood are provided. The device comprises a housing configured to receive a blood source and a first collection means in communication with the housing, wherein the housing comprises a first output configured to allow passage of blood extracted from the blood source and/or at least a portion of the blood source therethrough.

Abstract: A water delivery device that produces non-parabolic water forms is described. The water form's appearance may be created by altering the amount of water pressure and movement of the nozzle as the water exits the device.

Abstract: A device to moving a water shooter is described. The device may contain features that allow the device to travel submerged in a reservoir with a water shooter attached. The device may travel along a fixed track, rotational boom, or be free swimming in order to move the water shooter within the reservoir so that unique water effects may be achieved.

Abstract: A water display is described whereby parabolic water streams may be controlled so as to appear to move towards or away from each other or step over each other.

Abstract: An impingement fan water display that may be used in a water display is described. The device may include two nozzles that project streams of water towards each other in an intersecting trajectory and impinge upon each other. The angle of orientation of the nozzles in relation to each other may be varied to produce varying water stream fan widths and shapes. A plate may be located at or near the point of impingement.

Abstract: A water delivery device that may be used in a water display is described. The device includes an orifice or outlet through which water is shot out. The shape and configuration of the water device may be varied to dynamically adjust the configuration of the water shot out from the device. For example, the water delivery device may shoot out water in the shape of a fan, and the width of the fan may be varied.

Abstract: A water delivery device is described which includes an outlet pipe through which water is ejected to provide a water display. A disk is positioned relative to the outlet pipe. The relative positions of the disk and outlet pipe are moved so that the disk is located within the outlet pipe or above it to alter the appearance of the water leaving the outlet pipe. As the relative position of the disk and outlet pipe varies, a sequence of water expressions is provided.

Abstract: A system that illuminates water in a water display in broad daylight is described. The system may include a color filter that directs a desired color or range of colors onto the water. The source of light may be the sun or an artificial light source. Where the light source is the sun, a heliostat may be included to track the sun and reflect sunlight to the color filter. Other reflecting mirrors may be included to provide a line of sight between the light source and water display being illuminated.

Abstract: A water display is described having multiple water delivery devices that create laminar streams with parabolic trajectories. The water delivery devices may modulate the streams, which may be lit, creating individual water arches, that when combined with multiple water delivery devices, can produce dramatic visual effects including the appearance of an undulating and/or pulsed water tunnel.