Abstract: A hardened/stiffened steel component includes a steel substrate having a bulk region and a steel substrate surface. Plurality of localized martensite-enriched regions is located at the steel substrate surface. Characteristically, the plurality of localized martensite-enriched regions has higher martensite content than the bulk region. Centers of adjacent localized martensite-enriched regions in the plurality of martensite-enriched localized regions are separated by a separation distance that is from about 0.5 to 5 mm. A method for forming the steel component by laser spot hardening is also provided.

Abstract: An elevated feeding tray apparatus includes an elevated base including a vertical side wall; a plurality of legs extending from the vertical side wall of the elevated base; and a tray including a bowl including a rim, the bowl being watertight below the rim; wherein the elevated base and the plurality of legs are integrally formed from substantially the same material and the elevated base is configured to hold the rim of the tray at an angle with respect to a horizontal plane.

Abstract: An elevated feeding tray apparatus includes a tray riser and a tray. The tray riser includes an elevated base and a plurality of legs attached to the elevated base; the elevated base defining a one of a top outer edge and a top inner edge, a portion of the one of the top outer edge and the top inner edge of the tray riser at the rear end of the tray riser higher than the one of the top outer edge and the top inner edge of the tray riser at the front end of the tray riser; each of the plurality of legs including an attachment portion proximate to the tray and a foot portion distal from the attachment portion. The tray includes a tray separately removable from the tray riser, the tray including a bowl, the bowl defining a feeding cavity.

Abstract: A clothing retention system includes a pair of pants that has a waistband. The pair of pants may be worn on a user having the waistband being spaced below a waist of the user such that underwear of the user is visible above the waistband. A retention unit is provided and the retention unit may be worn around a torso of the user. The retention unit engages the pair of pants such that the waistband is retained at a selected position.

Abstract: A draining broiler pan for draining fluids during broiling of food includes a base with a wall that extends from a bottom panel to define an upper opening. The device also comprises a lid with a sidewall that extends from a lower panel to define a top opening. The sidewall is shorter than the wall, which defines an internal space when the lid is positioned in the upper opening. A plurality of penetrations and a plurality of ridges are positioned in the lower panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-supporting elevated feeding tray apparatus including a tray, a tray riser and a base, where the tray is watertight and the tray, tray riser, and base are integrally formed from the same material. Fill level indicia or marks allow a precise amount of food to be placed in the tray. Also disclosed is a blank for forming the elevated feeding tray apparatus including the panels that form the tray as well as a tray riser and a base. Also disclosed is a method of forming an elevated feeding tray apparatus including the steps of preparing a blank, bending the blank, forming an indentation in at least one bend, and making the seams between the side walls of the tray and at least one tray bottom panel watertight.

Abstract: An elevated feeding tray apparatus includes a tray riser and a tray. The tray riser includes an elevated base and a plurality of legs attached to the elevated base; the elevated base defining a one of a top outer edge and a top inner edge, a portion of the one of the top outer edge and the top inner edge of the tray riser at the rear end of the tray riser higher than the one of the top outer edge and the top inner edge of the tray riser at the front end of the tray riser; each of the plurality of legs including an attachment portion proximate to the tray and a foot portion distal from the attachment portion. The tray includes a tray separately removable from the tray riser, the tray including a bowl, the bowl defining a feeding cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-supporting elevated feeding tray apparatus including a tray, a tray riser and a base, where the tray is watertight and the tray, tray riser, and base are integrally formed from the same material. Fill level indicia or marks allow a precise amount of food to be placed in the tray. Also disclosed is a blank for forming the elevated feeding tray apparatus including the panels that form the tray as well as a tray riser and a base. Also disclosed is a method of forming an elevated feeding tray apparatus including the steps of preparing a blank, bending the blank, forming an indentation in at least one bend, and making the seams between the side walls of the tray and at least one tray bottom panel watertight.

Abstract: A method of securing airport vehicular gate entries by providing mechanisms to check airport employee escorting a vehicle, as well as vehicle driver and passengers and match them against the TSA NO-FLY and SELECTEE lists. The system provides means of authenticating drivers' licenses, verifying employee status, printing temporary passes, printing a temporary vehicle entry pass and certificate, providing the airport police with a handheld apparatus capable of reading the entry certificate and wirelessly verifying its authenticity. The system provides a method of allowing entry for a group of individuals escorted by an airport employee. The system provides also a method for allowing entry of multiples vehicles, escorted by one airport employee. The system is fully automated and is touch screen capable, thus requiring a minimal amount of human interaction.

Abstract: A method of securing airport vehicular gate entries by providing mechanisms to check airport employee escorting a vehicle, as well as vehicle driver and passengers and match them against the TSA NO-FLY and SELECTEE lists. The system provides means of authenticating drivers' licenses, verifying employee status, printing temporary passes, printing a temporary vehicle entry pass and certificate, providing the airport police with a handheld apparatus capable of reading the entry certificate and wirelessly verifying its authenticity. The system provides a method of allowing entry for a group of individuals escorted by an airport employee. The system provides also a method for allowing entry of multiples vehicles, escorted by one airport employee. The system is fully automated and is touch screen capable, thus requiring a minimal amount of human interaction.

Abstract: An apparatus for reading information encoded on standardized personal identification credentials includes a reading device that reads information encoded on 3-track magnetic stripes as well as barcodes, and connects to a computer system to allow complete automation of information collection. The software application uses the apparatus to automate the collection of data from individuals entering a secure facility, and includes a credentialing for recognizing employees, contractors and visitors. The software system allows for visitor pre-announcement, specification of visit duration, and printing of time-sensitive access passes. The software application supports an unlimited number of printers. Security is enhanced through an automatic checking of government supplied terrorists lists, and other ENTRY NOT ALLOWED lists. The software application encrypts important visitor personal data for privacy purposes, and includes a device for customizing system security and data collection.

Abstract: An apparatus for reading information encoded on standardized personal identification credentials includes a reading device that reads information encoded on 3-track magnetic stripes as well as barcodes, and connects to a computer system to allow complete automation of information collection. The software application uses the apparatus to automate the collection of data from individuals entering a secure facility, and includes a credentialing for recognizing employees, contractors and visitors. The software system allows for visitor pre-announcement, specification of visit duration, and printing of time-sensitive access passes. The software application supports an unlimited number of printers. Security is enhanced through an automatic checking of government supplied terrorists lists, and other ENTRY NOT ALLOWED lists. The software application encrypts important visitor personal data for privacy purposes, and includes a device for customizing system security and data collection.

Abstract: The invention relates to the following fields: 1—High Tech application 2—Conference support 3—Attendees badging and events admission process 4—Using the Reveel-IT appliance to read attendee information on the fly. 5—System applicability in small to large events, and for all types of events.

Abstract: The invention relates to the following fields: