Abstract: Apparatus and methods to lower peak temperatures and improve performance of aircraft anti-icing systems are described herein. One described example apparatus includes a skin on an inlet side of a nacelle of an aircraft defining an annular chamber, a gas delivery system disposed within the annular chamber to provide a first gas to mix with and entrain a second gas in the annular chamber to define a flow through the annular chamber, and a deflector vane disposed within the annular chamber to redirect the flow through the annular chamber. The second gas is at a different temperature from the first gas.

Abstract: Described above is a system for allocating variable compensation to a group of individuals. The system displays objective financial statistics associated with individuals, and subjective factors to be set by a user, where the system can convert subjective factors set by the user into a value. The user can then select base and variable compensation values for each individual. Other details are described herein.

Abstract: An antenna system and method for managing identification, location, direction and communication with nearby wireless communication devices is provided. Various embodiments can be implemented to enhance the performance of advertising systems, location services, military systems, and social gaming.

Abstract: A weldless aluminum pallet has slats that interlock with outside and inside stringers to form the pallet without need for permanent attachment points. Grooves in the stringers receive a projection on each slat, holding the slat in place. Preferably, a single projection extends along the length of the slat body. The projection is shaped to cooperate with the groove such that the slat attaches perpendicularly to the stringers. The groove is shaped to retain the slat's projection by friction fit, creating an interlocking joint. The front and rear slats on each face may be fastened to the stringers by screws or other removable fasteners. Pure aluminum or an aluminum alloy may be used, and the material may be tempered using known tempering techniques. The preferred material is 100% recycled 6005-T6 aluminum alloy. The parts are preferably extruded but alternatively may be molded or otherwise die cast.

Abstract: A weldless aluminum pallet has slats that interlock with outside and inside stringers to form the pallet without need for permanent attachment points. Grooves in the stringers receive a projection on each slat, holding the slat in place. Preferably, a single projection extends along the length of the slat body. The projection is shaped to cooperate with the groove such that the slat attaches perpendicularly to the stringers. The groove is shaped to retain the slat's projection by friction fit, creating an interlocking joint. The front and rear slats on each face may be fastened to the stringers by screws or other removable fasteners. Pure aluminum or an aluminum alloy may be used, and the material may be tempered using known tempering techniques. The preferred material is 100% recycled 6005-T6 aluminum alloy. The parts are preferably extruded but alternatively may be molded or otherwise die cast.

Abstract: A note and photo organizing system configured to extend around at least a substantial portion of a perimeter of an object, having: a first portion dimensioned to extend in a perpendicular direction from the perimeter of the object; and a second portion extending in a direction perpendicular to the first portion, such that the second portion is positioned in front of the object such that the system forms a pocket extending around at least a substantial portion of the perimeter of the object. A plurality of clips are connected to the second portion of the system such that articles held by the clips are positioned to extend outwardly away from the system such that they do not cover a viewing surface of the object.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus, comprising a transmitter, the transmitter capable of emulating a memory card in order to intercept information from an information assimilation device to an associated memory card, and transmitting the information to a separate device with an associated memory slot communicator transmitter/receiver. An embodiment of the present invention may further provide a receiver capable of receiving communication from the associated memory slot communicator transmitter/receiver and the transmitter may have a form factor emulating the memory card. An embodiment of the present invention may also provide a method of information storage comprising, intercepting intended memory card communications between a device and a storage medium associated with the device and transmitting the information to a separate device containing memory and a memory slot communicator transmitter/receiver.

Abstract: A device and method for backlighting a liquid crystal display device using an array of light emitting diodes mounted in a cavity behind the liquid crystal display.

Abstract: A radio frequency programmable selective call receiver (100) provides a received signal having a recovered address, a command code, and a programming field. A decoder determines selection of the selective call receiver in response to correlating the recovered address (403) with a predetermined address stored in a non-volatile memory (107) that includes a plurality of registers for storing a plurality of configuration words which determine operational characteristics of the selective call receiver (100). A controller (105) selects and executes a bulk programming mode (1004) when a recovered data word (503) is unmasked, or a selective programming mode (1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012) when the recovered data word (503) is masked. The bulk programming mode modifies at least one programmable option of the selective call receiver (100) by re-writing all programmable options in the range of a plurality of registers with data included in the unmasked data word.

Abstract: A selective call receiver allows reprogramming of the options stored within a code plug only after entry of a correct password. After a predetermined number of unsuccessful attempts to enter a correct password, the selective call receiver is user disabled such that the user may not reenable the selective call receiver without returning the receiver to the manufacturer or without replacing expensive components thereof.

Abstract: A juice press includes a fixed platen and a base held separated by a frame which serves as a track. The track guides movement of a moveable platen toward and away from the fixed platen under the influence of an extension jack mounted between the base and moveable platen and return springs which connect the base and moveable platen.