Abstract: A layered plating stack which includes an underlying plating layer formed on a substrate; an intermediate plating layer; an outer plating layer; and at least one strike layer of noble metal. The noble metal of the strike layer is a different metal than the metal of the intermediate plating layer. The layered plating stack with the strike layer maintains contact resistance of below 25 mohms when tested under a load of at least approximately 30 grams after 1 or more days of exposure to a gaseous environment which includes Cl2, NO2 and SO2. The layered plating stack with the strike layer also maintains a contact resistance of below 25 mohms when tested under a load of at least approximately 30 grams with a wipe of at least approximately 0.1 mm after exposure to a gaseous environment which includes one or more of H2S, Cl2, NO2 and SO2.

Abstract: A storage server communicating with a backend storage provider, such as a cloud-based provider, performs processes for backing up encrypted data in the backend storage in a data cache shared by multiple decentralized applications, to allow a user of a frontend client to revert to a prior version of an encrypted file if that encrypted file has been compromised by one of the decentralized applications, where the storage server performs no encryption of the data and is not exposed to encryption keys.

Abstract: A client-side, bearer token-based decentralized authentication system and associated method are, from a user's perspective, similar to familiar, centralized third-party authentication techniques.

Abstract: A frontend client system and associated frontend method perform processes for backing up encrypted data in backend storage, such that a frontend client can perform the backup without exposing the encrypted data, using the client-controlled keys, and without long running server-side processes.

Abstract: In a decentralized system based on a blockchain, a storage server directs the off-chain storage of shared data for multiple decentralized applications in data caches on a backend storage provider, such that a user's client and any authorized decentralized applications can access encrypted data in the data caches, but the storage server performs no encryption of that data and is not exposed to encryption keys and unauthorized decentralized applications cannot access the encrypted data.

Abstract: In a decentralized system based on a blockchain, a system and method automates the process for migrating data for decentralized applications stored off-chain between backend storage providers, such as cloud-based storage providers, such that a frontend client can perform migration processes without exposing encrypted data, using client-controlled keys, and without long running server-side processes.

Abstract: A decentralized application platform and associated method creates an ID that can be used to sign into any decentralized application that follows the platform protocol without having a centralized third party having to vouch for the user's identity.

Abstract: A spare tire mounted lockable tool safe includes a cylindrical body, adapted to fit within a wheel fixed to the spare tire for a vehicle; a back plate of the body; a wheel attachment mechanism on the back plate, adapted to releasably retain the wheel; a front plate having a lower section and an upper section; a vehicle attachment mechanism on the lower section of the front plate, adapted to attach to the vehicle; an access panel on the upper section of the front plate, hingeably attached to the lower section of the front plate; a metal lip on a rim of the upper section; and a lock on the access panel, adapted to engage with the metal lug so as to to lock the access panel closed against the body.

Abstract: A shelf system comprises first and second side members, a hinge and a shelf. The side members have front and rear portions. The rear portions are hingedly connected to each other or a third panel by at least one hinge having a hinge axis. The shelf is expandable and extends between the first and second side members. The shelf is adapted to laterally expand when the first side member is rotated about the hinge axis away from the second side member. A method of using the shelf system is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device which may used to enter, display, store, and/or retrieve culinary recipes with ease such as through touchscreen capabilities and that may be implemented in a mountable, flip-down, and/or turn on a pivot or otherwise positional device.