Abstract: A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being suitable for capturing material entrained within fluid as it passes through the apertures and the second configuration being suitable for removing material captured on the body as fluid passes through the apertures, is disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a screwdriver having interchangeable bit bodies with permanently affixed bit heads is provided. In another embodiment, at least one transparent end cap is provided to display a bit head in an engaged position ready for use. In another alternative embodiment, transparent end caps are provided at two ends of the screwdriver. In still another embodiment, two end caps are provided that may nest with each other. In yet another embodiment a rotatable end cap is provided. The various embodiments of the precision screwdriver may be utilized independently or in combination. One combination provides a screwdriver comprising two transparent, nesting, and rotating caps. A user can apply pressure to an end cap top (whether nested or not) to stabilize the screwdriver for a particular job while rotating the screwdriver independent of the nesting cap top.

Abstract: A brush includes a handle and a head having an array of bristles and a paddle with a plurality of apertures formed therein. The paddle and bristles may be formed of silicone.

Abstract: A method of evaluating business cases includes receiving into a computing device configuration information relating to the business case. The method further includes presenting data entry screens for entering data into the model. The data entry screens are tailored, based on the configuration information, to the business case. The methods further includes receiving the information into the computing device by way of the data entry screens. The method further includes processing the data to produce a first outcome from the model and displaying the outcome. A further embodiment of the method includes performing a Monte Carlo simulation based on the business case model. Additional embodiments include a system for implementing the method of evaluating business cases.

Abstract: A method of evaluating a telecommunications project includes receiving into a computing device configuration information relating to the telecommunications project. The method further includes presenting data entry screens for entering data into the model. The data entry screens are tailored, based on the configuration information, to the telecommunications project. The methods further includes receiving the information into the computing device by way of the data entry screens. The method further includes processing the data to produce a first outcome from the model and displaying the outcome. A further embodiment of the method includes performing a Monte Carlo simulation based on the telecommunications project model. Additional embodiments include a system for implementing the method of evaluating a telecommunications project.

Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide for the presentation or exhibition of items, such as for browsing or for e-commerce. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for hosting an on-line art gallery.

Abstract: In many technical applications, situations often arise where it is desirable to know, in real time, if a circuit is functioning. That is, it is desirable to know if, for example, a heater element is operational or blown (open). By sensing the current flowing to the circuit, it is easy to determine if the circuit is operational. However, this only provides information while the circuit is in the process of operating. There must be some real-time connection with the request or demand for power to know if in fact the device is non-operational, or if there is simply no controller request for power. A system (and method) according to the invention includes a real-time, simultaneous current and voltage sensing and arbitration device which provides a single, point of use implementation, and allows for detection and signaling of a fault condition. A circuit breaker may be constructed to incorporate such a system.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a belt type furnace. More specifically, this invention relates to a belt type furnace that sequentially stops the belt at the vicinity of at least one cooling unit, and where the cooling unit comprises at least two cooling elements. The furnace also allows the cooling of parts in such a way that the part cools uniformly.

Abstract: An automated system and concomitant methodology for minimizing the procurement costs of products and for generating a list of selected products based on the results of the minimization is disclosed for the Business Volume Discount regime. The system processing covers purchasing situations wherein multiple vendors offer a plurality of products and the vendors give discounts based on the total dollar amount of business received from the purchasers. The processing effected by the system utilizes a linear programming technique to solve a model of the business volume discount regime given a variety of constraints.