Abstract: A control assembly for a material dispenser includes a plunger movably located within a bore of the assembly, the plunger having first and second ends, the first end having an abutment for moveably retaining the plunger within the bore and the second end for engaging a switch during operation of the material dispenser to cease operation. A biasing member located within the bore, the biasing member engaging the first end of the plunger, the biasing member allowing for the manual movement of the plunger without harm to the switch of the material dispenser during use.

Abstract: A trigger assembly can be used to activate a motor controller to cause a motorized device to respond in a certain manner. For example, when the motorized device is a power tool, based on a number of pulls of the trigger, the motor controller can run the power tool in a forward direction or a reverse direction. A power tool running in the forward direction can receive a tap of the trigger. A timer can be started upon detecting the pull of the trigger. Another tap of the trigger can be detected within a time period determined based on the timer. The power tool can be forced to perform a reverse operation when the other tap f the trigger is within the time period.

Abstract: An assembly for a dispenser includes a front plate having a first tube aperture configured for securably receiving a tube within the aperture, the tube being configured to receive a container having a flowable material; a release assembly disposed on the front plate having first and second members hingingly movable about a hinge portion on each of the first and second members for partially covering the first tube aperture when the first and second members are in a closed position and for uncovering the aperture when the first and second members are in an open position. A combination includes a dispenser and the assembly releasably secured to the discharge gun. A kit includes a container having a flowable material; the dispenser having plunger; and the assembly releasably secured to the discharge gun.

Abstract: A control assembly for a material dispenser includes a plunger movably located within a bore of the assembly, the plunger having first and second ends, the first end having an abutment for moveably retaining the plunger within the bore and the second end for engaging a switch during operation of the material dispenser to cease operation. A biasing member located within the bore, the biasing member engaging the first end of the plunger, the biasing member allowing for the manual movement of the plunger without harm to the switch of the material dispenser during use.

Abstract: A trigger assembly can be used to activate a motor controller to cause a motorized device to respond in a certain manner. For example, when the motorized device is a power tool, based on a number of pulls of the trigger, the motor controller can run the power tool in a forward direction or a reverse direction. A power tool running in the forward direction can receive a tap of the trigger. A timer can be started upon detecting the pull of the trigger. Another tap of the trigger can be detected within a time period determined based on the timer. The power tool can be forced to perform a reverse operation when the other tap f the trigger is within the time period.

Abstract: A freestanding device with framed cavities to transport articles of clothing or other items on hangers that can be affixed in an open position to provide unobstructed access to the clothing or other items retained inside. The device includes one or more framed cavities that can be biased toward or away from each other. A user can place clothing or other items onto a hanger holder without removing each item from their respective hanger. The device can then be closed for transportation while the clothing or other items remain hung. When access to the clothing or other items is desired, the framed cavities may be biased away from each other and a frame lock engaged to allow the device to remain in a freestanding open position.

Abstract: A method of providing audience feedback for a program includes a communication forming tag patterns embedded in an audio or video format. The communication is formed by software on a viewer device that encodes a message signal. When a link to the program is activated by the software viewers may send messages by embedding into the program. The messages any take the form of audio, video or text, and can be viewed using the same software on devices of other users. The software may be an app, embedded in a web site, or may be incorporated into a stand-alone box or in a computer chip to be place in any device to perform the same task. A person controlling the program may employ a camera overlay program box and re-air the communications of viewers while the program is aired and placed these comments directly on-screen.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide for methods and systems for detecting an operator's use of a secure system. Images are acquired from image sensors that monitor a detection zone about the secure system. Faces within the images are identified and tracked among subsequently acquired images. Upon receipt of a valid login at the secure system, one of the tracked faces is selected as a primary operator and tracked as they operate the secure system.

Abstract: A method for a viewer interactive voting competition is disclosed. Prospective contestants will submit auditions, which are commented and voted on prior to the competition. The performers with the most votes will become contestants, which must complete tasks dictated by the viewers and survive several rounds of competition. After each round of competition, viewers again vote to determine who will move onto the next round until a finalist is determined. Each voter can use a telephone, internet, email, or SMS to vote, and has a chance to win a prize with each submission.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide for methods and systems for detecting an operator's use of a secure system. Images are acquired from image sensors that monitor a detection zone about the secure system. Faces within the images are identified and tracked among subsequently acquired images. Upon receipt of a valid login at the secure system, one of the tracked faces is selected as a primary operator and tracked as they operate the secure system.

Abstract: An interaction and voting method for TV audience. A plurality of preset words, special characters and other symbols are provided for a member of the audience of a TV program to select via the Internet or telephone in order to form a message. The message is received and verified before inserting into the TV program. All the messages that can be formed are assigned specific points and the voting comprises selection of a contestant and forming the message concerning the performance of the contestant. The points of the message sent by the member are allotted to the contestant.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of alkylating substituted hydroxybenzenes, particularly substituted hydroxybenzaldehydes, by reacting the hydroxybenzene compound with a dialkylsulfate in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate, substantially in the absence of a solvent. The alkoxylated product is obtained in yields substantially close to theoretical.

Abstract: A pattern control arrangement for a knitting machine comprising a pattern band, magnetic tape or the like, reading means for reading the band, tape or the like and providing pulses for operation selectors movable into or out of butt-engaging position for controlling the positions of butts on or associated with needles, wherein the reading means includes means to provide pulses for moving selectors into butt-engaging position in accordance with information carried by the band, tape or the like, and means to provide pulses to move the selectors out of butt-engaging position when not required to remain in such position.