Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system provides positive airway pressure therapy. It has been recognized that users generally prefer to breathe freely rather than to fight the pressurized air when possible. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system provides positive airway pressure therapy when required, but allows the user to breathe freely with the mask on when positive airway pressure is not required. The system has a valve that moves between two positions to open and close the unassisted breathing vent and the outlet from the flow generator.

Abstract: A system and method for delaying the start of the continuous positive air pressure therein making it easier for a user to fall asleep. The system delivers pressurized gas to the airway of a patient. The system has a gas flow generator for providing a flow of gas and a mask for delivery of gas flow to an airway of a patient. The mask has an exhaust port being continuously open and having suitable flow resistance for maintaining a pressure in the cavity. The mask has a breathing port adaptable to open when no flow of pressurized air for allowing free breathing by the user. A hose extends between the gas flow generator and the mask for providing a flow of gas. The system has a mechanism for turning the flow of gas on at a time distinct from turning on the apparatus.

Abstract: A mounting unit for use with a portable blower device and a system of a simple portable blower device that is interchangeable with a plurality of mounting devices. The portable blower device has a gas flow generator for providing a flow of gas to a mask for delivery of gas flow to an airway of a patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a digitally originated check (DOC) through an electronic payment system (EPS) which captures payor metadata instructions regarding the intended payment to a payee. The metadata is stored in a database or the like for further processing instead of printing a paper check. The EPS is operable to clear the DOC through either paper or electronic Check 21 mechanisms.

Abstract: A system and method for delaying the start of the continuous positive air pressure therein making it easier for a user to fall asleep. The system delivers pressurized gas to the airway of a patient. The system has a gas flow generator for providing a flow of gas and a mask for delivery of gas flow to an airway of a patient. The mask has an exhaust port being continuously open and having suitable flow resistance for maintaining a pressure in the cavity. The mask has a breathing port adaptable to open when there is no flow of pressurized air for allowing free breathing by the user. A hose extends between the gas flow generator and the mask for providing a flow of gas. The system has a mechanism for turning the flow of gas on at a time distinct from turning on the apparatus.

Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system provides positive airway pressure therapy. It has been recognized that users generally prefer to breathe freely rather than to fight the pressurized air when possible. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system provides positive airway pressure therapy when required, but allows the user to breathe freely with the mask on when positive airway pressure is not required. The system has a valve that moves between two positions to open and close the unassisted breathing vent and the outlet from the flow generator.

Abstract: A docking station holds a flow generator of a CPAP system. The docking station has many purposes including having an acoustic chamber to reduce the inherent acoustic noise including from the intake of the flow generator that the user and other hear. The docking station has additional features including humidifying and intake air filtering.

Abstract: The present invention provides a digitally originated check (DOC) through an electronic payment system (EPS) which captures payor metadata instructions regarding the intended payment to a payee. The metadata is stored in a database or the like for further processing instead of printing a paper check. The DOC can be cleared either electronically or through a paper substitute check through Check 21 clearing methods. The present invention further provides a true check card operable to provide DOCs at point-of-sale terminals.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a digitally originated check (DOC) through an electronic payment system (EPS) which captures payor metadata instructions regarding the intended payment to a payee. The metadata is stored in a database or the like for further processing instead of printing a paper check. The DOC can be cleared either electronically or through a paper substitute check through Check 21 clearing methods.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a digitally originated check (DOC) through an electronic payment system (EPS) which captures payor metadata instructions regarding the intended payment to a payee. The metadata may be stored in a database or the like for further processing instead of printing a paper check. An output of the metadata can be used to clear the DOC through either paper or electronic clearing mechanisms under Check 21.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a digitally originated check (DOC) through an electronic payment system (EPS) which captures payor metadata instructions regarding the intended payment to a payee. The metadata is stored in a database or the like for further processing instead of printing a paper check. The DOC can be cleared either electronically or through a paper substitute check through Check 21 clearing methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides security mechanisms for digital payments, such as a digitally originated check (DOC). The security mechanisms prevent fraud, tampering, counterfeiting, and the like of a digital payment. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention utilizes an electronic payment system (EPS) to provide DOCs which can be utilized as Check 21 items, and which include the security mechanisms described herein to provide superior security over existing paper check-based mechanisms.

Abstract: The present invention provides enhanced processing of Check 21 items using an electronic payment system (EPS) to capture metadata instructions. The metadata includes instructions regarding an intended payment to a payee, and can be generated through a truncation process and optical character recognition, directly from a digitally originated check, and the like. The metadata is stored in a database or the like for further processing instead of printing a paper check. In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides a capability to print Image Replacement Documents (IRDs) compliant to Check 21 regulations from the metadata. Further, these IRDs can include enhanced features as described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a digitally originated check (DOC) through an electronic payment system (EPS) which captures payor metadata instructions regarding the intended payment to a payee. The metadata is stored in a database or the like for further processing instead of printing a paper check. The EPS is operable to clear the DOC through either paper or electronic Check 21 mechanisms.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a digitally originated check (DOC) through an electronic payment system (EPS) which captures payor metadata instructions regarding the intended payment to a payee. The metadata may be stored in a database or the like for further processing instead of printing a paper check. An output of the metadata can be used to clear the DOC through either paper or electronic clearing mechanisms under Check 21.

Abstract: A system for sensing the manner of operation of an automotive vehicle and for generating feedback signals to the vehicle operator as a function of the manner of operation includes a pressure sensor connected to the brake pedal so as to generate a multi-state output signal as a function of the instantaneous pressure applied to the brake, and a plurality of acceleration sensors supported so as to sense the rate of change of the motion about different axes. The sensor output signals are all provided to a controller which compares their outputs to values stored in a table to generate one of a stored set of output values. An audio signal generator receives the output values and generates an audio feedback signal to the vehicle operator as a function of the status of the sensors. The system may also provide a signal to the vehicle engine to prevent operation of the vehicle when excessively erratic operation is detected.

Abstract: An improved information card having a plurality of information sets on a single, single piece card. The information card is in one preferred embodiment a single, single piece, plate member which is operable to contain two discrete sets of embossed information such as for two credit card accounts, each on a separate section of one side of the card. The information card also preferably includes two magnetic strips on the reverse side of the card, which may preferably correspond to the two sets of embossed information. In the method of the present invention, a conventional sized plate member is embossed to form two discrete information sections, with the indentations in the rear of the embossed characters optionally filled with a suitable compound before affixing two magnetic strips on the reverse side of the plastic member. In an alternative embodiment, the information card is a composite of two bonded plate members, each having an embossed section and a magnetic strip.

Abstract: Structure for and method of facilitating charge transactions by the holder of a plurality of charge cards, issued by a plurality of separate charge card issuers, utilizing a single universal charge card selector card, facilitating card holder reconciliation of card holder receipts and a consolidated statement, and providing the universal card holder with a single consolidated statement for all of the card holder's charge transactions during a statement period.

Abstract: An ice tray having specially shaped cavities for allowing individual ice pieces to be removed on a one-at-a-time basis in which each individual cavity has a uniformly curved bottom wall of part-circular configuration preferably part-cylindrical and a pair of generally concave opposed side walls of generally part-conical configuration flanking said bottom wall whose central apices provide a pivot axis about which the ice piece rotates when pressure is applied to the end of the ice piece to slide same along the curved bottomwall for removal from the cavity, the upper sheet portion which joins each individual cavity together being resiliently twistable to loosen all of the ice pieces simultaneously, if desired, and legs on the underside may be provided with notches for engaging portions on the upper surface of another tray to facilitate compact tray stacking, one upon another, without tray slippage or interference with ice formation.