Abstract: A refrigeration system and a method eliminate compressor-generated noise within a predetermined interval during operation of the refrigerator system wherein an interior of a refrigerator normally is maintained within a desired cool temperature range by operation of a compressor-driven refrigeration device. A thermo-electric refrigeration device is placed in communication with the interior of the refrigerator for cooling the interior of the refrigerator.

Abstract: A selected temperature is stabilized within the interior of a cold compartment of a refrigerator or freezer wherein the selected temperature is effected by a refrigeration system operated in cycles of operation comprised of ON periods and OFF periods. A lining is extended along the perimeter of the interior of the compartment, exposed to the interior, the lining being constructed of a material having a combination of thermal conductivity and thermal mass enabling the conduct of heat into the interior of the compartment during the ON periods and the absorption of heat from the interior of the compartment during the OFF periods, whereby the temperature within the interior of the compartment essentially is stabilized at the selected temperature during cyclical operation of the refrigeration system.

Abstract: A method of evaluating the performance of a relief pitcher in instances with inherited base runners factors through storage and processing of data as to when a pitcher inherits at least one player on base. The following steps of the method are disclosed: first, establishing the number of runs Ri scored by such inherited runners; second, establishing the number of appearances A in instances with inherited runners; third, establishing the number of outs; and, finally, evaluating the Relief Quotient “RQ” according to the formula: RQ=k(Ri+E)/A)n where k is first a predetermined constant selected to scale the RQ to a desired range of magnitudes, n is a second predetermined constant that may be positive or negative and E is a parameter that may be an integer or equal to 0.

Abstract: A method of evaluating the performance of a relief pitcher in the late innings of a baseball game factors through storage and processing of data as to when a pitcher inherits at least one player on base. The following steps of the method are disclosed: first, establishing the number of runs Ri scored by such inherited runners; second, establishing the number of batters B faced in such innings; third, establishing the number of outs; and, finally, evaluating the Relief Quotient “RQ” according to the formula: RQ = k ? ( Ri + E B ) n , where k is first a predetermined constant selected to scale the RQ to a desired range of magnitudes, n is a second predetermined constant that may be positive or negative and E is a parameter that may be an integer or equal to 0.

Abstract: A method of evaluating the performance of a relief pitcher in the late innings of a baseball game factors through storage and processing of data as to when a pitcher inherits at least one player on base. The following steps of the method are disclosed: first, establishing the number of runs Ri scored by such inherited runners; second, establishing the number of batters B faced in such innings; third, establishing the number of outs; and, finally, evaluating the Relief Quotient “RQ” according to the formula: RQ = k ? ( Ri + E B ) n , where k is first a predetermined constant selected to scale the RQ to a desired range of magnitudes, n is a second predetermined constant that may be positive or negative and E is a parameter that may be an integer or equal to 0.

Abstract: A method of evaluating the performance of a relief pitcher in the late innings of a baseball game factors through data as to when a pitcher inherits at least one player on base.

Abstract: A master control system for conserving water used by sprinkler systems within a predetermined geographical region includes a plurality of sprinkler systems each of which is assigned an identifying indicia. A transmitting station is arranged for transmitting control signals receivable at any location within the geographical region. A valve connects each sprinkler system to a water source for selectively feeding water to an associated sprinkler system when the valve is open and for precluding water from being fed to the associated sprinkler system when the valve is closed. A receiver is provided for each sprinkler system within the region connected to an associated valve for receiving the control signals and generating a disabling signal for causing only said valves for the sprinkler systems assigned said identifying indicia to open independently of their status.

Abstract: A temperature controlled water recirculation system includes an adjustment valve for adjusting the quantities of water received from hot and cold water lines are fed to a shower nozzle. A controller, such as a temperature sensor, a timer, fluid flow meter, or the like is used for establishing the point at which a diverting valve diverts water from a recirculating return line to a shower nozzle. The return valve, therefore, determines at point in time recirculation ceases and dispensing of the water commences. In this way, water is conserved by recirculation of mixed water which cannot be used because its temperature is below or above a pre-selected threshold temperature.

Abstract: A stabilizing device for a bicycle includes two hinged portions on each side of the rear wheel axles, one hinged portion being attached to the bicycle frame, and the other hinged portion supporting a training wheel. Compression spring acts between each pair of associated hinged portions to increase the restoring forces on the bicycle when it tilts to one side on a turn, while the spring on the other side maintains the training wheel in contact with the ground.