Abstract: A vehicular air conditioning system is described including: an electrically powered compressor; the electrically powered compressor is controllable to operate at a range of speeds; and a condenser fan which is controllable to operate at a range of speeds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method that allows a permanent insurance selection optimization platform administrator to control and monitor the permanent insurance selection optimization platform. The permanent insurance selection optimization platform administrator may input a raw data set from at least one insurance provider (including the source data for a permanent life insurance policy), and condition of credit and cost-of-funds data from a lender into the insurance selection optimization platform.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithographic method for manufacturing molds, and mold inserts, for use in producing ophthalmic lenses. The invention may be used in a method for the delivery of customized ophthalmic lenses to a lens wearer.

Abstract: A mold apparatus is arranged to produce molded optical elements The apparatus includes a first mold unit for defining mold cavities and flow passageways, and a second mold unit having a patterned surface for sealing against the first unit. The patterned mold surface may be formed with a plurality of optical patterns, and mold pins may be used to complete the mold cavities. The patterned surface may be formed on a flat metal puck. The puck may be replaced by another puck insert so that the apparatus can be used to produce products having different optical characteristics. Other parts of the apparatus may be changed out to produce molded optical elements of various sizes and shapes. A variety of techniques are described for forming micro-refractive, diffractive and/or other patterns in the metal puck surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithographic method for manufacturing molds, and mold inserts, for use in producing ophthalmic lenses. The invention may be used in a method for the delivery of customized ophthalmic lenses to a lens wearer.

Abstract: A new bungee swing for providing swinging and bouncing motions. The inventive device includes a flexible seat. A pair of bungee cords each have lower ends coupled with respect to the flexible seat and upper ends coupled with respect to an elevated overhang.