Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel frame tracker device. The device is an improved eyeglass or sunglass frame with an integrated tracking unit. The frame tracker device comprises an integrated tracking unit, such as a GPS device, which is used to track the frames via a smartphone application. Users wirelessly pair their eyeglass frames with the smartphone application downloaded on their smartphone to view the eyeglass frame's location on a digital map. The frame tracker device also comprises an alarm that can be triggered by the smartphone application to produce an audible sound from the frames so that the frames can be easily found.

Abstract: Systems and methods for securely uploading, distributing, managing and/or storing any type of data file within a subscriber-based system maintained by a third party administrator are disclosed. The subscriber-based system acts as an electronic repository to ensure that data files remain intact, secure, and unaltered from their original form. Systems and methods for long term verification of data file integrity using checksum records stored in a public checksum directory are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for securely uploading, distributing, managing and/or storing any type of data file within a subscriber-based system maintained by a third party administrator are disclosed. The subscriber-based system acts as an electronic repository to ensure that data files remain intact, secure, and unaltered from their original form. Systems and methods for long term verification of data file integrity using checksum records stored in a public checksum directory are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for securely uploading, distributing, managing and/or storing any type of data file within a subscriber-based system maintained by a third party administrator are disclosed. The subscriber-based system acts as an electronic repository to ensure that data files remain intact, secure, and unaltered from their original form. Systems and methods for long term verification of data file integrity using checksum records stored in a public checksum directory are also disclosed.

Abstract: A card shuffling device reads suit and value of individual cards that are moved through the card shuffler. Reading of the cards is effected after cards have been received into a card holding area and before cards have been delivered into a card collection area from which cards are removed from the device for use.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a inflatable shoe tree that is easy to inflate and that is highly suitable for use both at home and for travel. A version of the present invention provides an inflatable shoe tree comprising: a unitary body having, (a) an interior gas tight chamber, (b) a toe portion, (c) a heel portion, (d) a central portion between the toe portion and the heel portion, (e) a bottom portion, (f) a top portion, and (g) an inflation portion that allows for a volume of gas to enter and exit the gas tight chamber. The body is capable of being in an inflated position and a deflated position, and when in an inflated position it forms a preformed three-dimensional structure substantially in the shape of a human foot, and when the shoe tree is in a fully deflated position, it is substantially flat in shape. The inflatable shoe tree may also include a fragrance, a deodorant, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus (20) for measuring angles, typically a bevel square, having a first arm (27), a second arm (21) pivotally attached to the first arm, a transducer (62, 63) for detecting changes in the angular position of the second arm (21) relative to the first arm (27), a controller (66) communicating with the transducer (62, 63) for calculating an angular position value of the second arm (21) relative to the first arm (27) and an output device (67) communicating with the controller (66) which outputs the angular position value.

Abstract: A method of increasing the concentration of caffeic acid derivatives, such as cichoric acid, and the concentration of alkylamides, such as tetraene alkylamides, in Echinacea plant postharvest; and a composition, having increased amounts of these phytochemicals per gram of plant material. The method includes the following steps: (1) harvesting a plant having caffeic acid derivatives and alkylamides; (2) separating the plant into fragments; and (3) storing the separated fragments in refrigerated conditions at a controlled relative humidity which prevents wilting and microbial decay. The raw plant material obtained from this process can be used alone or in combination with other nutrients in a medicine or dietary supplement.