Abstract: A layered exercise contact counter display tracking and showing repetitive contacts with the lens contact surface of a housing covering a sensor pad, which responds to contacts sending a signal to a powered circuit board and remote tracking devices to record and display the number of repetitive hits adapted for mounting on an exercise device or a support surface to encourage an exerciser to complete and exercise or contact event.

Abstract: A stowable computer workstation (“SCW”) for a workplace within a vehicle is described, where the workplace has an inner sidewall of the vehicle. The SCW may include a video display mount assembly and a deployment support attached to the video display mount assembly. The deployment support is configured to deploy and stow the video display mount assembly against the inner sidewall and the deployment support is secured to the inner sidewall.

Abstract: A method for processing a payment transaction and a personal record associated with the payment transaction is provided. The method includes receiving a request to authorize the payment transaction wherein the authorization request includes a cardholder ID and a payment transaction amount, and transmitting an authorization confirmation message to at least one of a cardholder computing device and a first service provider computing device. The method also includes receiving a request to process a personal record transaction associated with the payment transaction and a second service provider, and processing the personal record transaction including at least one of (i) storing the personal record in the memory, and (ii) transmitting the personal record to at least one of the cardholder and the second service provider. The second service provider may be the same as or different than the first service provider.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for performing an electronic transaction over a payment network system is provided. The transaction is initiated by a cardholder using a cardholder computer device in communication with a merchant computer device of a merchant, wherein the cardholder computer device is associated with a vehicle. The method includes receiving first merchant data at the cardholder computer device when the vehicle is located within a predetermined distance of the merchant computer device. The cardholder is prompted to select a purchase item from first merchant data. The method includes transmitting purchase data including at least one of an account data and a purchase item data to the merchant computer device, wherein the merchant computer device is configured to generate a payment authorization request message. The cardholder computer device receives a confirmation message in response to the authorization request message.

Abstract: A three dimensional puzzle assembly 12 is formed of a plurality of puzzle pieces 18. The puzzle pieces 18 have tabs 28 that are received in recesses 30. The tabs 28 and recesses 30 have cooperating engagement features 32, 34 that prevent adjacent puzzle pieces from being displaced in a direction normal to an exterior surface of the puzzle pieces. The puzzle assembly 12 defines a guide 24 in which a lock 20 may be attached. A bayonet connector 88, 90 may be used to attach a liner 14 to the lock through a hole 52 in the puzzle assembly. A retainer 54 on the liner 14 may pass through the hole 52 and engage the lock 20.

Abstract: The handset include a case configured such that when the handset is placed face-up on a substantially horizontal surface a user can spin the spin the handset on the surface and the handset will continue to spin after the user has released the handset. The handset also includes electronics in the case. The electronics are configured to execute one or more functions in response to the spinning of the handset on the surface.

Abstract: A three dimensional puzzle assembly 12 is formed of a plurality of puzzle pieces 18. The puzzle pieces 18 have tabs 28 that are received in recesses 30. The tabs 28 and recesses 30 have cooperating engagement features 32, 34 that prevent adjacent puzzle pieces from being displaced in a direction normal to an exterior surface of the puzzle pieces. The puzzle assembly 12 defines a guide 24 in which a lock 20 may be attached. A bayonet connector 88, 90 may be used to attach a liner 14 to the lock through a hole 52 in the puzzle assembly. A retainer 54 on the liner 14 may pass through the hole 52 and engage the lock 20.

Abstract: A system comprises a status indicator comprising a persistent display. The System allows unidirectional or bidirectional data transmission from a status computer to allow visual status indication of a predetermined status. In an embodiment, insurance policy status, e.g. in force or expired, is displayed on the persistent data display of a status indicator attached to a visible portion of a vehicle.

Abstract: A device for holding a plurality of capped writing tools that facilitates the artistic process of artists that require mobility and quick accessibility to their tools. The device consists of a generally planar base with the shape of an artist's palette. The base has a plurality of holes arrayed on its surface with a twist to lock capability. Inserts that interface with the twist to lock or snap into the holes provide the capability to accept a wide variety of capped writing tools. The inserts have threaded holes or have integrally molded caps to accept the capped writing tools. The inserts can provide additional functionality such as providing holding for cleaning wipes. The device is useable by both right- and left-handed artists. The device allows the artist to carry an assortment of tools chosen by the artist in the arrangement desired by the artist for quick accessibility.

Abstract: A device for holding a plurality of capped writing tools that facilitates the artistic process of artists that require mobility and quick accessibility to their tools. The device consists of a generally planar base with the shape of an artist's palette. The base has a plurality of holes arrayed on its surface with a twist to lock capability. Inserts that interface with the twist to lock or snap into the holes provide the capability to accept a wide variety of capped writing tools. The inserts have threaded holes or have integrally molded caps to accept the capped writing tools. The inserts can provide additional functionality such as providing holding for cleaning wipes. The device is useable by both right- and left-handed artists. The device allows the artist to carry an assortment of tools chosen by the artist in the arrangement desired by the artist for quick accessibility.

Abstract: An antenna reflector comprising a single membrane antenna reflector surface and means for supporting said antenna reflector surface are disclosed wherein a shape of said antenna reflector is reconfigured to assume a stowed position. The shape of the stowed reflector allowing a large, single piece antenna reflector to be stowed efficiently inside a minimum payload area of the space vehicle. The method and apparatus of this invention ensure that both the deployed and stowed surfaces of the membrane antenna reflector are isometric, or length preserving, mappings of one another. The circumferential dimension of the antenna reflector is decreased having the effect of rolling up the paraboloid so that its surface is similar to a cone. Additionally, the method and apparatus are employed such that when the antenna reflector surface is deployed the antenna reflector membrane unrolls without stretching.

Abstract: A series of solar panels are assembled into an array for use as a source of solar power for a satellite. The panels are designed with diminishing thickness from the yoke to the tip to obtain a constant stress distribution.

Abstract: A spiral wound gasket able to compress and seal under various loads and provide sealing capabilities. The gasket generally includes a spiral wound portion and an outer guide ring to limit the compression of the gasket. The spiral winding is formed of interdisposed windings of a metal and an elastomer sealant. The metal winding has a non-planar cross-section to inhibit buckling under compression. The gasket is dimensioned such that the elastomer sealant winding has a width greater than the width of the metal winding which has a width greater than the thickness of the guide ring. In this manner, the sealant is compressed before compression of the metal winding which can be compressed until the outer guide ring is encountered.

Abstract: A key-in-ignition lock reminder system uses a key having a transponder with an identification code. An ignition lock for receiving the key has an adjacent antenna. A door proximity switch connected to the door generates a door open signal when the door is open. A control module is connected to a door lock control, the door proximity switch and a memory storing at least one identification code. The control module energizes the antenna coil which energizes a transponder. The transponder then transmits an identification code which is received by the antenna. The control module generates a control signal if the code from the transponder is equivalent to an identification code stored in the memory and the door proximity switch indicates the door is open. An indicator connected to the control module receives the control signal and generates an indication that the key is in the ignition lock.