Abstract: A fragrance and disinfectant dispenser is provided for in-car use, having a container that has an open-topped cavity for receiving a fragrance unit, which unit gives off fragrance when heated to a predefined temperature, and for receiving a disinfectant that is in the form of a liquid or a foam, wherein the cavity is formed by side walls and a bottom connected thereto. An electronically actuatable temperature-control unit is arranged below the cavity and is designed to activate the at least one fragrance unit arranged in the at least one cavity in such a way that the fragrance unit gives off fragrance. A dispensing device is arranged in the cavity, is operatively connected to the disinfectant, and is designed to dispense disinfectant from the container when actuated.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer comprising a first cinch and a second cinch, the first cinch and second cinch each comprising a base with a first wall emanating up from the base forming a closed compartment, the first wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, a second wall emanating from the outer surface of the first wall, the second wall forming an aperture lateral of the closed compartment, the second wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and a lace having a body, a first end, a second end, the first end passing through the aperture of the first cinch and engaging with the closed compartment of the first cinch, forming a first loop, the second end passing through the aperture of the second cinch and engaging with the closed compartment of the second cinch, forming a second loop.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for communicating audio messages about a vehicle or equipment to a user or other person to improve performance. The vehicle could be a racecar and the user could be a racecar driver. The system can include a speaker to convey audio messages to the user, including real time messages for helping the user assess and improve physical performance. The messages may be generated based on various types of data, including sensor data. Sensor data may be collected by vehicle sensors of a vehicle or by systems external to the vehicle.

Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.

Abstract: A fragrance and disinfectant dispenser is provided for in-car use, having a container that has an open-topped cavity for receiving a fragrance unit, which unit gives off fragrance when heated to a predefined temperature, and for receiving a disinfectant that is in the form of a liquid or a foam, wherein the cavity is formed by side walls and a bottom connected thereto. An electronically actuatable temperature-control unit is arranged below the cavity and is designed to activate the at least one fragrance unit arranged in the at least one cavity in such a way that the fragrance unit gives off fragrance. A dispensing device is arranged in the cavity, is operatively connected to the disinfectant, and is designed to dispense disinfectant from the container when actuated.

Abstract: An equipment bag attachment mechanism detachably secures two equipment bags to each other for easy collective or individual transport. In embodiments, the equipment bags may be selected from among a helmet bag, a boot bag, and a grooming bag. In embodiments, the mechanism includes a first attachment mechanism portion that includes a pair of opposed tongues, one of the tongues having a downwardly extending protrusion, and a second attachment mechanism portion that includes a loop that seats between the opposed tongues and is limited by the protrusion to hold the two mechanism portions together.

Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.

Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for separating iodine from a NaCl brine, comprising the following steps: (a) providing said NaCl brine containing iodide, (b) adjusting the pH of said NaCl brine to be no greater than 1.5, (c) adding oxidizing agent, such as chlorine containing oxidizing agent, to said NaCl brine resulting from step (b) to obtain an oxidation-reduction potential in said NaCl brine of from 560 mV to 925 mV, the combination of said pH of no greater than 1.5 and oxidation-reduction potential of 560 mV to 925 mV resulting in the formation of an iodine-chlorine anionic complex, and (d) contacting nonionic adsorption resin and said NaCl brine from step (c) one with the other to adsorb said iodine from this brine, to obtain as a result thereof NaCl brine wherein the iodine content therein is preferably no greater than 100 ppbw, more preferably no greater than 10 ppbw.

Abstract: A motorized vehicle assembly includes an axle comprising a channel extending along a central axis of the axle, a socket positioned within the channel of the axle, and a motorized wheel configured to be mounted on an end the axle. The motorized wheel includes a boss configured to engage the end of the axle when the motorized wheel is mounted on the axle, an electric motor, a tire mounted on the rotor, and a plug positioned within the boss, the plug configured to engage with the socket when the motorized wheel is mounted on the axle. The electric motor includes a stator fixed to the boss and a rotor surrounding the stator, the rotor configured to rotate relative to the stator. The electric motor is configured to cause the rotor to rotate relative to the stator to cause the tire to rotate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to in vitro methods of inducing gametogenesis by producing meiotically competent cells. Reagents and kits for use in the methods of the invention are also provided. The present invention finds use in the field of medicine, particularly in the study and treatment of infertility.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for managing the communications and information resources of a user. Identity information relating to the user is received. The user's preference for withholding an incoming communication is obtained. An entry is created in a message log for the withheld communication. The user is not notified of receipt of the withheld communication, yet receipt of the withheld communication is logged in the message log.

Abstract: A motorized vehicle assembly includes an axle comprising a channel extending along a central axis of the axle, a socket positioned within the channel of the axle, and a motorized wheel configured to be mounted on an end the axle. The motorized wheel includes a boss configured to engage the end of the axle when the motorized wheel is mounted on the axle, an electric motor, a tire mounted on the rotor, and a plug positioned within the boss, the plug configured to engage with the socket when the motorized wheel is mounted on the axle. The electric motor includes a stator fixed to the boss and a rotor surrounding the stator, the rotor configured to rotate relative to the stator. The electric motor is configured to cause the rotor to rotate relative to the stator to cause the tire to rotate.

Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.

Abstract: A vehicle has a wiring harness and a substantially electrically non-conductive body. The vehicle has at least one ground point. At least one bus bar is associated with the wiring harness. The at least one bus bar is associated with the at least one ground point. The ground point is electrically connected to the bus bar, and the bus bar is mechanically fixed in the vehicle.

Abstract: A motorized vehicle assembly includes an axle comprising a channel extending along a central axis of the axle, a socket positioned within the channel of the axle, and a motorized wheel configured to be mounted on an end the axle. The motorized wheel includes a boss configured to engage the end of the axle when the motorized wheel is mounted on the axle, an electric motor, a tire mounted on the rotor, and a plug positioned within the boss, the plug configured to engage with the socket when the motorized wheel is mounted on the axle. The electric motor includes a stator fixed to the boss and a rotor surrounding the stator, the rotor configured to rotate relative to the stator. The electric motor is configured to cause the rotor to rotate relative to the stator to cause the tire to rotate.

Abstract: A powered skateboard having a powered wheel. The powered wheel formed of a motor within tire of the wheel. The powered wheel fixed to a truck of the powered skateboard. The powered skateboard including at least one onboard battery to provide electrical power to the powered wheel.

Abstract: Provided is a personal safety-device configured to be attached to, worn by, or carried by a user, comprising: an audible alarm mechanism configured to be selectively activated; a manually activated actuating member for selectively activating the audible alarm mechanism; and an acoustic chamber defining an acoustic cavity for amplifying the audible alarm; wherein the acoustic chamber is housed in the actuating member, wherein the alarm mechanism and the acoustic cavity are configured to have the same resonant frequency.

Abstract: A motorized vehicle assembly includes an axle comprising a channel extending along a central axis of the axle, a socket positioned within the channel of the axle, and a motorized wheel configured to be mounted on an end the axle. The motorized wheel includes a boss configured to engage the end of the axle when the motorized wheel is mounted on the axle, an electric motor, a tire mounted on the rotor, and a plug positioned within the boss, the plug configured to engage with the socket when the motorized wheel is mounted on the axle. The electric motor includes a stator fixed to the boss and a rotor surrounding the stator, the rotor configured to rotate relative to the stator. The electric motor is configured to cause the rotor to rotate relative to the stator to cause the tire to rotate.

Abstract: A cardiac pump (1) includes a cardiac pump housing (7) having a blood inlet (9) that is offset from the longitudinal axis of the cardiac pump housing (7).