Abstract: A brace device comprising a rest surface for resting a chin, limb, neck or head of a body, a stand surface positioned to abut a surface of the body, a connecting structure coupling the rest surface to the stand surface, a band, and an attachment means provided on the stand surface for securing the band to the stand surface.

Abstract: The invention provides an automated tool for predicting the effects of weather on labor productivity. Using the cumulative distribution function or a like probabilistic analysis, the impact of weather on work stoppages and labor productivity is determined using historical weather data. The tool can predict delays due to weather for a specific project site, and can be adapted to projects such as those in the fields of construction, agriculture, and transportation. The output of the tool is a probabilistic analysis that enables planners to determine the likelihood of different time-to-completion scenarios, based on historical weather.