Abstract: A glove comprises an upper surface, a lower surface, finger sheaths, a thumb sheath, and movement control members associated with the finger sheaths to prevent the finger sheaths from moving into a linear extended position, while allowing the finger sheaths to be in a curved position or a clenched position.

Abstract: A shoe comprises a sole having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a top member having an outer surface and an inner surface and mounted on the sole. The top member and sole to together define a space for receiving a foot, and the top member further comprises an opening. A fastener is provided in the top member and extends from the opening and continues over the top member such that a portion of the top member is movable between a first position in which the space is substantially closed and a second position in which a portion of the top member is folded back from the sole to provide access to the space.

Abstract: An air vent control system comprises a directional air flow component mounted on a first axis within a first housing, and a second housing defining an inner space in which the first housing is mounted. A first motor moves the directional air flow component to an angular position within the first housing, and a second motor pivots the first housing contained within the second housing. A front and rear opening allows air flow in a direction from the rear opening to the front opening. A controller sets the angular position of the directional air flow component on the first axis, and the angular position of the first housing on the second axis. The respective positions of the directional air flow component relative to the first housing and the first housing relative to the second housing selectively regulate the direction of airflow discharged.

Abstract: A shoe comprises a sole having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a top member having an outer surface and an inner surface and mounted on the sole. The top member and sole to together define a space for receiving a foot, and the top member further comprises an opening. A fastener is provided in the top member and extends from the opening and continues over the top member such that a portion of the top member is movable between a first position in which the space is substantially closed and a second position in which a portion of the top member is folded back from the sole to provide access to the space.

Abstract: A barbell comprises a substantially cylindrical elongated bar having a plurality of connectors located along the length thereof. A generally disk shaped weight plate having a central aperture and a peripheral handle is provided, and the barbell is received within the central aperture. A fastening assembly is formed on the weight plate and extends between the central aperture and the peripheral handle. The fastening assembly is selectively movable between a first position in which it engages with one of the connectors on the barbell, and a second position in which it is disengaged from the connector on the barbell.

Abstract: A media content processing method comprises submission of a broadcast to the computer or server of a receiving entity, which is coded in a neutral manner such that the creator and related identifying information is not identifiable for several purposes. The material is reviewed based on qualitative evaluation thereof by a plurality of independent reviewers who do not have access to the identifying information, and some of the material is selected based on the qualitative evaluation of the reviewers. The selected material is broadcast according to a predetermined schedule, and may also be placed in a content library for viewer access. Advertising is associated with the material selected during the broadcast thereof to generate revenue. The creator of the work is paid based on the revenues generated by the advertising associated with the material.

Abstract: A shoe comprises a sole having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a top member having an outer surface and an inner surface and mounted on the sole. The top member and sole to together define a space for receiving a foot, and the top member further comprises an opening. A fastener is provided in the top member and extends from the opening and continues over the top member such that a portion of the top member is movable between a first position in which the space is substantially closed and a second position in which a portion of the top member is folded back from the sole to provide access to the space.

Abstract: An air vent control system comprises a directional air flow component mounted on a first axis within a first housing, and a second housing defining an inner space in which the first housing is mounted. A first motor moves the directional air flow component to an angular position within the first housing, and a second motor pivots the first housing contained within the second housing. A front and rear opening allows air flow in a direction from the rear opening to the front opening. A controller sets the angular position of the directional air flow component on the first axis, and the angular position of the first housing on the second axis. The respective positions of the directional air flow component relative to the first housing and the first housing relative to the second housing selectively regulate the direction of airflow discharged.

Abstract: An exercise device comprises a base member and a frame member rotatably mounted on the base member. A frame movement controller is located between the base member and the frame member for selectively adjusting the degree of difficulty for rotating the frame member relative to the base member. A handle is rotatably mounted on the frame member. A handle movement controller is located between the frame member and the handle for selectively adjusting the degree of difficulty for rotating the handle relative to the frame member.

Abstract: A guitar pick and case assembly comprises a guitar pick having a front end for engaging the string of a musical instrument and a rear end for engaging a case. The case for accommodating the guitar pick comprises a chamber and a slot for providing access to the chamber, the case releasably accommodating the guitar pick.

Abstract: A shoe comprises a sole having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a top member having an outer surface and an inner surface and mounted on the sole. The top member and sole to together define a space for receiving a foot, and the top member further comprises an opening. A fastener is provided in the top member and extends from the opening and continues over the top member such that a portion of the top member is movable between a first position in which the space is substantially closed and a second position in which a portion of the top member is folded back from the sole to provide access to the space.

Abstract: A wheelchair comprises a frame or chassis, a seat mounted on the chassis, a front wheel assembly mounted on the chassis, and a pair of rear wheels mounted on the chassis. A drive train assembly propels the wheelchair in a selectively forward or reverse direction. The drive train assembly comprises an arm lever which can be moved back and forth by the user, a drive member connected to the arm lever by means of a chain, and a rear wheel hub assembly connected to the drive member by means of a chain.

Abstract: A wheelchair comprises a main frame and a seat mounted on the main frame. A pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels are also mounted on the frame. A propulsion mechanism is provided for driving the rear wheels, the propulsion mechanism comprising an arm lever for forward and back movement and a gear train between the arm lever and the rear wheels.

Abstract: A wheelchair comprises a main frame and a seat mounted on the main frame. A pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels are also mounted on the frame. A propulsion mechanism is provided for driving the rear wheels, the propulsion mechanism comprising an arm lever for forward and back movement and a gear train between the arm lever and the rear wheels.

Abstract: A replacement grille for a vehicle which replaces an original grille of the vehicle comprises a frame component comprising an outer frame defining a space, at least one design component received within the space of the frame, and a connector for connecting the design component to the frame component.

Abstract: A wheelchair comprises a main frame and a seat mounted on the main frame. A pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels are also mounted on the frame. A propulsion mechanism is provided for driving the rear wheels, the propulsion mechanism comprising an arm lever for forward and back movement and a gear train between the arm lever and the rear wheels.