Abstract: A thermally modulating roof system wherein a climate space between an existing and new roof is occupied by a phase change material assembly. The system maintains an industry standard of no more than a distance of about 4 inches between the roofs while still incorporating a substantial capacity to modulate an otherwise rising temperature of a facility during the day. Unique methods of installing the system, utilizing it and circulating air through the system to enhance performance are detailed. The system may also be of the capacity to modulate an otherwise lowering temperature of the facility during exposure to colder environmental periods or conditions.

Abstract: A thermally modulating roof system wherein a minority of climate space between an existing and new roof is occupied by a phase change material assembly. The system maintains an industry standard of no more than a distance of about 4 inches between the roofs while still incorporating a substantial capacity to modulate an otherwise rising temperature of a facility during the day. Unique methods of installing the system, utilizing it and circulating air through the system to enhance performance are detailed.

Abstract: A ductwork system including a temperature modulating blanket with phase change material. The system allows for attic installation of ductwork while substantially avoiding effects of excessive temperatures and temperature gradients of the attic space on conditioned air run through the ductwork. Thus, smaller HVAC and overall power requirements may be realized for air conditioning applications in structural facilities. This may be of particular benefit for structural facilities retrofitted with HVAC systems where attic space is more likely to be made greater use of for accommodating ductwork.

Abstract: A device for mitigating the replication of pathogens at a user's nose. The device may include architecture and techniques for both introducing heat to nostril locations while at the same time, mitigating the temperature level at the nose for sake of long-term user comfort. In one embodiment this may be achieved through a device that utilizes a heat-generating substance layer in combination with a temperature modulating substance layer that employs a phase change material to attain the temperature modulation. In this type of construction, the phase change material may also be employed to take on and store heat that is later released to extend the effective life of the device as a pathogen mitigator. Alternative architecture and techniques may also be employed.

Abstract: A self-sterilizing implement with a manual contact surface and an ultraviolet light source at opposite sides thereof. The implement may be constructed to facilitate any number of manually directed objectives, from opening a door, pushing a grocery cart, turning on a light switch, or operating a computer, for example. So long as the implement is prone to manipulation, particularly by multiple users, it may serve a self-sterilizing germicidal role in preventing the propagation of pathogens from one user to the next by way of the noted contact surface. Among other aspects, this is facilitated by the unique architecture of the implement and the relationship of the ultraviolet light source positioning relative the contact surface to be treated.

Abstract: A thermally modulating roof system wherein a minority of climate space between an existing and new roof is occupied by a phase change material assembly. The system maintains an industry standard of no more than a distance of about 4 inches between the roofs while still incorporating a substantial capacity to modulate an otherwise rising temperature of a facility during the day. Unique methods of installing the system, utilizing it and circulating air through the system to enhance performance are detailed.

Abstract: A temperature modulating blanket utilizing a reflective surface to block radiation away from a phase change material during daylight and in thermal conductivity with the material to allow heat conduction out of the material at night at a faster rate than it is absorbed during the daylight. The reflective surface is uniquely tailored to both serve a reflective function during daylight while also being sufficiently thermally conductive to facilitate the heat conduction as indicated during night. Additionally, the facilities may be uniquely configured to promote an attic circulation that further facilitates freezing and recharge of the phase change material of the blanket during night hours.

Abstract: A temperature modulating blanket utilizing a reflective surface to block radiation away from a phase change material during daylight and in thermal conductivity with the material to allow heat conduction out of the material at night at a faster rate than it is absorbed during the daylight. The reflective surface is uniquely tailored to both serve a reflective function during daylight while also being sufficiently thermally conductive to facilitate the heat conduction as indicated during night. Additionally, the facilities may be uniquely configured to promote an attic circulation that further facilitates freezing and recharge of the phase change material of the blanket during night hours.

Abstract: A temperature modulating blanket utilizing a reflective surface to block radiation away from a phase change material during daylight and in thermal conductivity with the material to allow heat conduction out of the material at night at a faster rate than it is absorbed during the daylight. The blanket may be well suited for modulating temperatures of storage and other facilities. Additionally, the facilities may be uniquely configured to promote an attic circulation that further facilitates freezing and recharge of the phase change material of the blanket during night hours. For example, a secondary blanket utilizing a phase change material of a higher melting point may be placed at an elevated vent of a roof defining the attic to encourage such circulating and blanket recharge.

Abstract: A temperature modulating blanket utilizing a reflective surface to block radiation away from a phase change material during daylight and in thermal conductivity with the material to allow heat conduction out of the material at night at a faster rate than it is absorbed during the daylight. The blanket may be well suited for modulating temperatures of storage and other facilities. Additionally, the facilities may be uniquely configured to promote an attic circulation that further facilitates freezing and recharge of the phase change material of the blanket during night hours. For example, a secondary blanket utilizing a phase change material of a higher melting point may be placed at an elevated vent of a roof defining the attic to encourage such circulating and blanket recharge.

Abstract: A tool for capturing a three dimensionally viewable image. The tool includes multiple reflective surfaces for generating one view of a scene whereas another view of the same scene from a slightly different location is obtained free of the reflected surfaces. Both views may be simultaneously captured by the lens and displayed together in a single image. Thus, a variety of sterographic techniques may be utilized for viewing the image in a three dimensional manner.

Abstract: A trigger control assistance device that allows a firearm user to focus on pulling a trigger without concern over trigger release. That is, a finger extension is provided to interface the user's finger during firing of the firearm. The extension is configured to reciprocatingly displace the user's finger from the trigger at a controlled rate. This, in turn provides enhanced control for the user who may now focus on aiming and pulling the trigger without undue concern over releasing the trigger. Added features such as an adjustable rate of fire and GPS enabling and disabling of the firearm may also be incorporated into the trigger control assistance device.

Abstract: A module to provide assistance in pulling of a trigger of a non-fully automatic firearm. The module includes a finger extension which engages the trigger and is powered by a compact motor such as an electrically driven solenoid. Further, the rate of trigger pulls and other parameters thereof are determined according to a processor of the module that is programmed to direct the solenoid. Thus, a user of the firearm may remain focused on sights and targeting while the act of achieving a trigger pull is accomplished by the extension of the module. Therefore, accuracy and safety of may be enhanced for the firearm.

Abstract: A module to provide assistance in pulling of a trigger of a non-fully automatic firearm. The module includes a finger extension which engages the trigger and is powered by a compact motor such as an electrically driven solenoid. Further, the rate of trigger pulls and other parameters thereof are determined according to a processor of the module that is programmed to direct the solenoid. Thus, a user of the firearm may remain focused on sights and targeting while the act of achieving a trigger pull is accomplished by the extension of the module. Therefore, accuracy and safety of may be enhanced for the firearm.

Abstract: A tool for capturing a three dimensionally viewable image. The tool includes multiple reflective surfaces for generating one view of a scene whereas another view of the same scene from a slightly different location is obtained free of the reflected surfaces. Both views may be simultaneously captured by the lens and displayed together in a single image. Thus, a variety of sterographic techniques may be utilized for viewing the image in a three dimensional manner.

Abstract: A control system to enable or disable a firearm based on information from a remote location. The information may be global positioning system (GPS) information compared against a database of pre-stored forbidden location information. Thus, when the firearm is at a forbidden location matching the GPS information, it may be automatically disarmed. Similarly, the information may constitute command instructions for enabling or disabling of the firearm. Further, such command instructions may be based on information related to the firearm that is obtained from a transmitter of the firearm itself.

Abstract: A module to provide assistance in pulling of a trigger of a non-fully automatic firearm. The module includes a finger extension which engages the trigger and is powered by a compact motor such as an electrically driven solenoid. Further, the rate of trigger pulls and other parameters thereof are determined according to a processor of the module that is programmed to direct the solenoid. Thus, a user of the firearm may remain focused on sights and targeting while the act of achieving a trigger pull is accomplished by the extension of the module. Therefore, accuracy and safety of may be enhanced for the firearm.

Abstract: A support framework is mounted on the purlins in a partially completed roof structure and is moved along the length of the purlins. A plurality of reels of sheet material are carried by the framework and the sheet material is progressively unrolled from the reels and applied to the purlins as the support framework moves. Loose insulation is blown onto the sheet material and hard sheet roofing material is applied over the sheet material and loose insulation to the purlins as the support framework progresses across the structure.

Abstract: A roof structure is formed with a plurality of substantially parallel purlins mounted on rafters, with each purlin including a central web and a laterally extending upper flange. The upper flange of each purlin defines a plurality of equally spaced openings therethrough, and layers of insulation material are applied to the upper and lower surfaces of the upper flange. Sheets of hard roofing material are mounted on the purlins and fasteners are inserted through the sheets of roofing material and extend down through the openings in the upper flanges of the purlins and through the layers of insulation material so that the sheets of roofing material and fasteners are isolated by the insulation material from the purlins. Additional insulation material is located between adjacent ones of the purlins below the sheets of hard roofing material.