Abstract: An adjustable weight lifting bench includes a frame, a seat pad, and a back pad. The back pad is pivotably coupled to the frame about a first pivot axis and angularly adjustable between a plurality of user-selectable incline and decline positions. A hydraulic mechanism supports the back pad in the incline and decline positions. A movable operating lever operably coupled to the hydraulic mechanism operates to change the mechanism between an activated condition in which the back pad is movable and a deactivated condition in which the back pad locks into a selected one of the positions. When the mechanism is in activated condition, applying pressure against the back pad the lowers the back pad and removing the pressure raises the back pad. In one embodiment, the mechanism automatically raises the back pad when the pressure is removed and the mechanism is in the deactivated condition.

Abstract: A rotary exercise system in one embodiment includes a chassis configured for mounting to stationary support members, a rotational support shaft rotatably coupled to chassis, and handle bar assembly coupled to the support shaft and manually rotatable therewith by a user. A variable resistance mechanism applies a user-adjustable rotational resistance force on the support shaft, which changes the force required to be applied by the user to rotate the handle bar assembly during an exercise routine. In some embodiments, the resistance mechanism may be a frictional resistance mechanism, such as a drum or disc brake assembly. A user-operated control actuator allows the user to readily change resistance settings to increase or decrease the rotational resistance imparted to the support shaft by the resistance mechanism. In some implementations, the chassis may be detachably mounted on vertical supports of a power rack and adjustable in height for performing different exercise routines.

Abstract: A patch for treating vascular ulcers caused by excessive enzymatic activity may include a substrate configured to span a vascular ulcer as well as a linking material that is disposed relative to the substrate and has an affinity for an enzyme involved in causing the vascular ulcer. A magnetic material may be coupled to the linking material. In some cases, the enzymes involved in causing the vascular ulcer may become coupled to the linking material and thus become coupled to the magnetic material so that that the enzymes can be removed by applying a magnetic field in the proximity of the vascular ulcer. The enzymes may include matrix metalloproteinases.

Abstract: A rotary exercise system in one embodiment includes a chassis configured for mounting to stationary support members, a rotational support shaft rotatably coupled to chassis, and handle bar assembly coupled to the support shaft and manually rotatable therewith by a user. A variable resistance mechanism applies a user-adjustable rotational resistance force on the support shaft, which changes the force required to be applied by the user to rotate the handle bar assembly during an exercise routine. In some embodiments, the resistance mechanism may be a frictional resistance mechanism, such as a drum or disc brake assembly. A user-operated control actuator allows the user to readily change resistance settings to increase or decrease the rotational resistance imparted to the support shaft by the resistance mechanism. In some implementations, the chassis may be detachably mounted on vertical supports of a power rack and adjustable in height for performing different exercise routines.

Abstract: A rotary exercise system in one embodiment includes a chassis configured for mounting to stationary support members, a rotational support shaft rotatably coupled to chassis, and handle bar assembly coupled to the support shaft and manually rotatable therewith by a user. A variable resistance mechanism applies a user-adjustable rotational resistance force on the support shaft, which changes the force required to be applied by the user to rotate the handle bar assembly during an exercise routine. In some embodiments, the resistance mechanism may be a frictional resistance mechanism, such as a drum or disc brake assembly. A user-operated control actuator allows the user to readily change resistance settings to increase or decrease the rotational resistance imparted to the support shaft by the resistance mechanism. In some implementations, the chassis may be detachably mounted on vertical supports of a power rack and adjustable in height for performing different exercise routines.

Abstract: A sonar system is provided including a display screen, a transducer assembly including at least one transducer that is configured to emit one or more sonar signals into an underwater environment and receive sonar return data reflected from one or more objects, and a sonar module configured to generate a 3D matrix based on the sonar return data including a plurality of sonar returns that are each defined by a 3D positional value, determine a group of the plurality of sonar returns associated with an object, assign a predetermined icon to the determined group, and generate and display 3D image of the sonar return data. The predetermined icon is positioned within the 3D image at a position that corresponds to the position of the determined group such that the position of the predetermined icon corresponds to the position of the object.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are therefore provided for producing a 3D image of an underwater environment. An example method for providing an image of an underwater environment includes analyzing sonar returns to identify and display objects, such as fish or debris, in a 3D view. Such an image allows for differentiation between the sea floor and objects in a 3D sonar view. Some example methods provide for real-time tracking of fish. Further, the fish or other objects may be displayed over a continuous surface geometry based on sonar returns from a lake, sea, or river “floor.

Abstract: A device and method are presented by which a client device can be charged according to a charging scheme which takes accounted of predicted energy cost over a charging interval and the predicted discharge rate of the client device in that time. Multiple client devices can be controlled to optimise the times at which they are charged from the power network in order to minimise energy costs.

Abstract: Methods and sonar system for displaying a nautical chart and for adjusting depth indicators on the chart based on a calculated offset between the actual water level and the standard water level on which the chart is based. The offset is based on sonar soundings compared to depths indicated by the chart. The sonar system's processor automatically adjusts the chart's depth indicators to reflect the offset.

Abstract: Methods and sonar system for displaying a nautical chart and for adjusting depth indicators on the chart based on a calculated offset between the actual water level and the standard water level on which the chart is based. The offset is based on sonar soundings compared to depths indicated by the chart. The sonar system's processor automatically adjusts the chart's depth indicators to reflect the offset.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a body, an actuator assembly and an actuator control assembly. The actuator assembly includes a lever arm in pivoting engagement with the body about a pivot axis spaced apart from an axis of a handlebar to which the body is attached. The lever arm is associated with a suspension adjust cable. The actuator control assembly includes a locking assembly and an adjustment assembly. The locking assembly is associated with each of the body and the actuator assembly. The locking assembly is capable of preventing pivoting of the actuator relative to the body in a first position corresponding to a first suspension setting. The adjustment assembly is associated with each of the body and the actuator assembly. The adjustment assembly is capable of preventing pivoting of the actuator relative to the body in a second position corresponding to a second suspension setting.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying marine electronic data. In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable medium has stored thereon a plurality of computer-executable instructions. When the plurality of computer-executable instructions are executed by a computer, the plurality of computer-executable instructions cause the computer to perform various actions. The actions may include receiving a user request for the computer to display two or more windows of chart data. The computer can then create the two or more windows on a screen of the computer. A first one of the two or more windows can display the chart data from a first source. A second one of the two or more windows can display the chart data from a second source.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a body, an actuator assembly and an actuator control assembly. The body is attached to a handlebar of a handlebar-steered vehicle. The actuator assembly includes a lever arm in pivoting engagement with the body about a pivot axis spaced apart from an axis of a handlebar to which the body is attached. The lever arm is associated with a suspension adjust cable. The actuator control assembly includes a locking assembly and an adjustment assembly. The locking assembly is associated with each of the body and the actuator assembly. The locking assembly is capable of preventing pivoting of the actuator relative to the body in a first position corresponding to a first suspension setting. The adjustment assembly is associated with each of the body and the actuator assembly. The adjustment assembly is capable of preventing pivoting of the actuator relative to the body in a second position corresponding to a second suspension setting.

Abstract: Securing devices secure the position of protective pads on the arms of a user of the protective pads. A first strap and a second strap are placed over the head with the head of the user passing in between the first and second strap. The first and second straps connect to a third strap at a first connection point. At a second connection point opposite from the first connection point a fourth strap connects to the first and second straps. The third and fourth straps each connect to an attachment device. The attachment devices connect to the protective pads of the wearer. Each one of the straps can each be adjustable to accommodate wearers of varying dimensions. The attachment devices can be detachable from the protective pads so that the wearer can utilize the securing device in conjunction with protective pads that the wearer already has.

Abstract: Securing devices secure the position of protective pads on the arms of a user of the protective pads. A first strap and a second strap are placed over the head with the head of the user passing in between the first and second strap. The first and second straps connect to a third strap at a first connection point. At a second connection point opposite from the first connection point a fourth strap connects to the first and second straps. The third and fourth straps each connect to an attachment device. The attachment devices connect to the protective pads of the wearer. Each one of the straps can each be adjustable to accommodate wearers of varying dimensions. The attachment devices can be detachable from the protective pads so that the wearer can utilize the securing device in conjunction with protective pads that the wearer already has.

Abstract: Securing devices secure the position of protective pads on the arms of a user of the protective pads. A sheet of material having an aperture is placed over the head with the head of the user passing through the aperture. The sheet of material may be pliable so as to fit to the shoulders of the user. Suspension members are connected to the sheet of material on opposite sides of the aperture and the suspension members include attachment devices on distal ends. The attachment devices connect to the protective pads of the wearer to hold the protective pads in place. The attachment devices may be detachable from the protective pads so that the user may utilize the securing device in conjunction with protective pads that the user already has.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a body, an actuator assembly and an actuator control assembly. The body is attached to a handlebar of a handlebar-steered vehicle. The actuator assembly includes a lever arm in pivoting engagement with the body about a pivot axis spaced apart from an axis of a handlebar to which the body is attached. The lever arm is associated with a suspension adjust cable. The actuator control assembly includes a locking assembly and an adjustment assembly. The locking assembly is associated with each of the body and the actuator assembly. The locking assembly is capable of preventing pivoting of the actuator relative to the body in a first position corresponding to a first suspension setting. The adjustment assembly is associated with each of the body and the actuator assembly. The adjustment assembly is capable of preventing pivoting of the actuator relative to the body in a second position corresponding to a second suspension setting.

Abstract: An integrated communications system for exchanging data messages on a data network suitably includes an interface configured to receive said data messages via the data network; a plurality of application servers configured to process data messages and to create output messages in response thereto; and a messenger service configured to route data and output messages between the application servers and users.