Abstract: The invention comprises cutting blades useful for cutting tape in packaging processes and cutting assemblies or bag sealing assemblies using the blades. Generally, the blades comprise a support and a plurality of teeth attached to the support wherein a first set of a plurality of the teeth defining a flat tip are positioned on the support between a second set of a plurality of the teeth defining a sharp tip and a third set of a plurality of the teeth defining a sharp tip.

Abstract: The invention comprises cutting blades useful for cutting tape in packaging processes and cutting assemblies or bag sealing assemblies using the blades. Generally, the blades comprise a support and a plurality of teeth attached to the support wherein a first set of a plurality of the teeth defining a flat tip are positioned on the support between a second set of a plurality of the teeth defining a sharp tip and a third set of a plurality of the teeth defining a sharp tip.

Abstract: A lid securing device secures a lid to the mouth of a pot. The lid securing device includes a first support piece and a second support piece. Each support piece is made of a fabric material. Each support piece has an upper and a lower panel that are attached together, with a space between each pair of upper and lower panels. The lid securing device further includes first and second adjustable strap systems, with each strap system having a portion that extends in the space between each pair of upper and lower panels of the first and second support pieces, with the portion of the first strap system crossing the portion of the second strap system in each of the spaces between each pair of upper and lower panels. Each strap system further includes a fastener that allows the length of the strap system to be adjusted.

Abstract: A portable waterslide device includes a plurality of interconnected pivotal sections situated at an end-to-end pattern. The sinusoidal top surface further includes a plurality of spray valves. The portable waterslide device further includes a plurality of motorized discharge nozzles operably coupled to the plurality of spray valves. The portable waterslide device further includes a plurality of equidistantly spaced egress points and a threaded ingress point in fluid communication with a conduit positioned on a rear surface of the portable waterslide device. The portable waterslide device further includes a vertically adjustable pedestal member directly attached to the sliding board, a vertically adjustable ladder operably coupled to the vertically adjustable pedestal member, and a plurality of sensors communicatively coupled to the plurality of spray valves of the sliding board.

Abstract: A lid securing device secures a lid to the mouth of a pot. The lid securing device includes a first support piece and a second support piece. Each support piece is made of a fabric material. The lid securing device further includes a plurality of adjustable strap systems, with each strap system having opposite first and second ends, with the first end of each strap system attached to the peripheral edge of the first support piece and the second end of each strap system attached to the peripheral edge of the second support piece. Each strap system further includes a fastener that allows the length of the strap system to be adjusted. The strap systems are spaced apart from each other along the peripheral edges of the first and second support pieces.

Abstract: A wake-up circuit and associated method for use in an alarm system hidden in a currency resembling security pack. The alarm system includes an alarm device and an electronic alarm activation circuit that actuates the alarm device upon receipt of an alarm actuation signal. The wake up circuit includes a flexure sensor used to detect flexure of the security pack and upon sensing such flexure to switch the electronic alarm activation circuit from a first, dormant state to a second, active state.

Abstract: A high power absorbing waveguide termination for a microwave transmission line has a power receiving end with a waveguide input port, an oversize waveguide section, and a transforming waveguide section for connecting the waveguide input port to the oversize waveguide. A dielectric taper disposed in the oversize waveguide section has a fluid passage therethrough to allow fluid, most suitably water, to sweep the taper and absorb microwave power introduced into the oversized waveguide section. Fluid is suitably fed into and extracted from the dielectric taper via a manifold end block at the back end of the oversize waveguide section. The taper is inclined relative to the center axis of the oversize waveguide section so as to position the point end of the taper in a region of very low electric field strength for the oversize waveguide section's fundamental mode. A power monitoring probe is optionally provided at the input port of the waveguide termination.

Abstract: An rf pulse compressor has a single high Q cavity resonator fed by a four port hybrid coupler which is connected to the resonator at coupling ports located at the intersection of two of the resonator's orthogonal axes with the resonator cavity walls. The hybrid coupler divides pulse power from an rf pulse power source and excites two space and phase orthogonal modes in the single cavity, the stored energy of which aids in producing compressed pulses at the output of the hybrid. On-axis perturbations in the cavity walls can be used to lock the orthogonal orientation of the modes excited in the cavity.

Abstract: A wake-up circuit and associated method for use in an alarm system hidden in a currency resembling security pack. The alarm system includes an alarm device and an electronic alarm activation circuit that actuates the alarm device upon receipt of an alarm actuation signal. The wake up circuit includes a flexure sensor used to detect flexure of the security pack and upon sensing such flexure to switch the electronic alarm activation circuit from a first, dormant state to a second, active state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel and reliable method for detecting deception in a subject. Deception as well as confabulation may be characterized by detectable changes in a (ERP) activity and/or behavioral responses to stimuli. These changes occur in one or more measures or markers of brain activity or behavioral activity referred to herein as “the neural and behavioral signature of deception.” The method is independent of the intent to commit deception.

Abstract: A hammerhead with handle used for straightening various types of nails and other types of fasteners. The hammerhead with handle provides sufficient leverage to quickly grip and straighten a nail. The hammerhead includes a head member with a front portion and a rear portion. A pair of claws extend outwardly from the rear portion of the head member. A nose extension extends outwardly from the front portion of the head member. A nose is attached to the nose extension. The nose includes a nail striking face for hitting a head of the nail. When the claws are held upwardly and the nose facing downwardly, the hammerhead includes a vertical “Y” axis. The “Y” axis is disposed along a length, in a range of 5 to 6 inches, of the hammerhead from the end of the claws, through the head member to the nail striking face.