Abstract: A method of testing identification of pathogens for a biological Completely Automatic Public Turing Test To Tell Humans And Computers Apart (bCAPTCHA) system comprising: automatically electing a first electronic image for a participant with a computing system, where said electronic image comprises an image of a biological pathogen; presenting options for participant to select to identify characteristics of the pathogen; processing responses from participant. A method of testing identification of pathogens for a biological Completely Automatic Public Turing Test To Tell Humans And Computers Apart (bCAPTCHA) system comprising: automatically electing a first electronic image for a participant with a computing system, where said electronic image comprises an image of a biological pathogen; presenting options for participant to identify the pathogen; processing responses from participant.

Abstract: A toy figure with a changeable face comprising: a head; a facial area located on the head; a torso attached to the head; a pair of arms attached to the torso; a pair of legs attached to the torso; changeable markings located on the facial area, the changeable markings will change when the changeable markings receive a stimuli. A toy figure backpack comprising: a container, the container comprising a front side configured to abut against a toy figure, and a rear side; attachment means located on the container, and configured to removeably attach to the toy figure; a pair of electrically conductive contacts located on the front side; a pc board in communication with the pair of electrically conductive contacts, the pc board located within the container; a power supply located within the container and in communication with the pc board.

Abstract: A firearm, the firearm comprising: a grip; a transparent window located on the rear of the grip; at least one electromagnetic sensor located within the grip, and configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from outside of the grip through the transparent window; a computing device located in the grip and in communication with the LED and the electromagnetic sensor; where the electromagnetic sensor is configured to detect incoming electromagnetic radiation traveling through the transparent window from outside of the grip; and the computing device is configured to allow the firearm to fire if the computing device determines that the incoming electromagnetic radiation corresponds to an authorized user for the firearm.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides reaming apparatuses. The reaming apparatuses can comprise a base guide, a reamer, and a reamer driver. The base guide can define a base guide through bore and a base guide articulating surface. The base guide articulating surface can be oriented at an angle relative to the base guide through bore. The reamer can define a reamer articulating surface operable to allow rotation of the reamer on the base guide articulating surface. The reamer driver can operate with the reamer to cause rotation of the reamer when the reamer driver rotates.

Abstract: The disclosed invention mitigates unnecessary electric utility and first responder intervention in the event of a downed electrical cable that may not present a voltage hazard. The disclosed downed power line status indicator invention serves to protect the public while increasing the ability to repair lines damaged due to an unplanned natural calamity or other incident. In the preferred embodiment, the invention can capture the status of a downed line and if it is energized, provide a local visual and audible alarm of hazardous conditions to anyone in the vicinity of the downed line. In addition, the invention can generate a message or notification sent to the utility's operations center. In addition, the disclosed invention perch of the disclosed invention affords capability to capture, store, and disseminate data relating to natural or man-made disasters, RF transmissions, GPS and other navigational data, and for commercial data collection, storage, and dissemination.

Abstract: The disclosed invention mitigates unnecessary electric utility and first responder intervention in the event of a downed electrical cable that may not present a voltage hazard. The disclosed downed power line status indicator invention serves to protect the public while increasing the ability to repair lines damaged due to an unplanned natural calamity or other incident. In the preferred embodiment, the invention can capture the status of a downed line and if it is energized, provide a local visual arid audible alarm of hazardous conditions to anyone in the vicinity of the downed line. In addition, the invention can generate a message or notification sent to the utility's operations center.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides reaming apparatuses. The reaming apparatuses can comprise a base guide, a reamer, and a reamer driver. The base guide can define a base guide through bore and a base guide articulating surface. The base guide articulating surface can be oriented at an angle relative to the base guide through bore. The reamer can define a reamer articulating surface operable to allow rotation of the reamer on the base guide articulating surface. The reamer driver can operate with the reamer to cause rotation of the reamer when the reamer driver rotates.

Abstract: An incentive spirometry device designed to assist patients with respiratory therapy by means of an electronic air flow sensor that provides patients with visual or other positive feedback when they inhale or exhale at a predetermined flow rate or volume and sustain the act for a predetermined minimum time period. The objectives are to increase transpulmonary pressure and inspiratory volumes, improve inspiratory muscle performance, and re-establish or simulate the normal pattern of pulmonary hyperinflation. When the procedure is repeated on a regular basis, airway patency may be maintained and lung atelectasis prevented and reversed. By means of a connection to a personal computer, a video game like therapy session could enable patients to have a more effective and enjoyable session.

Abstract: A detection method that allows a fast, reliable, inexpensive and highly sensitive indication of a release of a radiological aerosol. The release could be of an accidental nature or it could be a deliberate act of terrorism. The release can be abrupt and energetic, such as an explosive surrounded by low-level radioactive medical waste or nuclear waste (dirty bomb), or the release can be stealthy and subtle by silently and clandestinely aerosolizing a low-level radioactive powder into ambient air. The described invention also details how to inexpensively and reliably test for the presence of dangerous radon gas.

Abstract: A method and means of providing an improved refractive correction contact lens which increases user comfort, retards protein and lipid deposition, and can be utilized for pharmaceutical delivery. The invention discloses a technique for creating polymer fibril diameters and spacing that duplicates the optical transmission and diffusion characteristics of natural corneal collagen.

Abstract: A method of utilizing existing fire panel infrastructure to fight terrorism. The fire alarm systems ionization type smoke detectors, in addition to detecting the presence of smoke, would also detect the presence of airborne radioactive particles by effecting only a minor software modification. This enhanced detection ability will enable existing fire panels, as well as standalone residential smoke detectors, to detect the presence of radioactive particles such as those that would be indicative of a deliberate terrorist attack from a “Dirty Bomb” or “Dirty Aerosol” release, or an non-intentional release of radioactive particles due to an accident or natural disaster.

Abstract: The described invention provides improvements in illumination sources for applications such as machine vision, photometry, medical imaging and microscopy. Described is the use of LED based light sources performing a dual role as narrow band light sensors. The described invention also provides a method of producing low power, “white light” illumination sources comprised of light emitting diodes and also laser diodes. The “white light” sources have improvements in illumination sources for applications such as machine vision, photometry, medical imaging and microscopy.

Abstract: The invention outlines a method for using Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIP's) in conjunction with specific, narrow wavelength light sources to non-invasively test for disease precursors. The invention makes it possible for a real time analysis to be carried out on the human body with minimal effort and greater efficiency than traditional methods.

Abstract: This invention details a method of providing a method of limiting the amount of waste paper created when printing documents. One of the main problems encountered by today's business environments is the generation of tons of waste paper. With the current trend in maintaining a “recycle minded” mentality, it would seem obvious that in preference to recycling used paper, what is needed is a process that limits a amount a waste paper in the first place.

Abstract: This invention details a method of providing a more robust, guaranteed and traceable electronic delivery system for providing next generation business e-mail. Unlike ordinary e-mail that we are all accustomed to today, which is considered to be free, there exists no current electronic document delivery or e-mail having the capability to guarantee or expedite delivery. The concept is similar to that of using Fed-Ex™, DHL™, or UPS™ instead of regular mail to send an important letter or document. Large shipping providers like Fed-Ex™, DHL™, or UPS™ will charge a nominal fee for their services related to expediting the delivery, as such, the same will be applied here.

Abstract: A method of fiber production relating in general to electrospinning and specifically to MEMS (Micro ElectroMechanical Structures). Utilizing integrated circuit manufacturing processes, a nanoscale, self-contained device has been developed to execute the process of electrospinning large arrays of fibers and fiber arrays. One of the benefits of using the disclosed MEMS device is that the voltage required to produce a “so called” Taylor Cone would is substantially reduced and the requirement of a hydrostatic feed negated through the use of passive capillarity based wick surface treatment. CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Provisional Application No. 60/526879 was filed on 4 Dec.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing complex, multi-part pharmaceuticals, chemical substances and engineered polymers through the process of electrospraying, electrospinning or extrusion utilizing tiny glass fiber known as “Holey” Fibers. The “holey” fibers have a unique property associated with them as they contain various combinations of micron sized holes running the length of the glass fiber. The holes can be made homogenous, i.e. all the same diameter, or of varying dimensions in concentric rings, enabling several chemicals to be combined together at synthesis. The advantage of using a glass holey fiber is that it is made from a chemically inert glass, that will not affect to chemicals involved with the exception of certain fluorine substances.

Abstract: A method of utilizing a special type of optical fiber known as a “Holey fiber” for providing a glass, polymer or quartz “wick” for transporting liquids through capillary action from space propulsion to fluid collection. The “Holey fibers” are intended to replace the complicated hydrostatic liquid feed systems employed in analytical analysis. By utilizing these “Holey fibers”, a small, passive, self-regulated liquid feed system could be produced that is much smaller and more reliable due to the fact that there are no moving parts. The described invention also outlines the usage of “Holey fibers” in the role of forensic science, to collect and transport minute samples for subsequent laboratory analysis.

Abstract: The invention provides improvements in the way that holograms are created and viewed, and enables the storage of said holograms by digital means, thereby eliminating the requirement of photographic plates or emulsion. The invention also makes possible secure and robust correspondence based on holographic methods and has potential applications to the realization of holographic television, movies, computer displays, cameras, and the enhancement of web sites and virtual reality schemes.

Abstract: A method and means of providing an improved refractive correction contact lens which increases user comfort, retards protein and lipid deposition, and can be utilized for pharmaceutical delivery. The invention discloses a technique for creating polymer fibril diameters and spacing that duplicates the optical transmission and diffusion characteristics of natural corneal collagen.