Abstract: A step chock for stabilizing a vehicle or other object against undesirable movement, such as, during a rescue operation. Embodiments for a step chock includes having two leg portions, one of which angularly rotates with respect to the second with a lever to lock the two leg portions at a specific angle. The step chock is usable in three positions including where the stair-stepped top surfaces of the two leg portions are forced under the vehicle, where the top surfaces of the two leg portions are against the ground and the bottom surfaces are forced under the vehicle, and where the rear surfaces of the two leg portions against the ground and the front surfaces of the two leg portions are forced under the vehicle. Further, the step chock is usable as a fulcrum for a lever and a lever adaptor to lift a vehicle.

Abstract: A step chock for stabilizing a vehicle or other object against undesirable movement, such as, during a rescue operation. Embodiments for a step chock includes having two leg portions, one of which angularly rotates with respect to the second with a lever to lock the two leg portions at a specific angle. The step chock is usable in three positions including where the stair stepped top surfaces of the two leg portions are forced wider the vehicle, where the top surfaces of the two leg portions are against the ground and the bottom surfaces are forced under the vehicle, and where the rear surfaces of the two leg portions against the ground and the front surfaces of the two leg portions are forced under e vehicle. Further, the step chock is usable as a fulcrum for a lever and a lever adaptor to lift a vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments in the present description are provided for a lever adapter device for use in lifting a vehicle or other heavy objects. The lever adapter device includes stabilizing feet and one or more support legs. Each one of the stabilizing feet is attached to an end of each support leg. The lever adapter device further includes a hinge disposed at an end of each support leg. Each support leg is extendable and retractable towards or away from the other support leg. The lever adapter device further includes a jack attachment piece and one or more hinges, which are also connected to the one or more support legs. The jack attachment piece is configured to be removably connected to a jack, such as a HI-LIFT jack, or to other lifting devices to assist in lifting the vehicle or the other heavy objects.

Abstract: Embodiments in the present description are provided for a lever adapter device for use in lifting a vehicle or other heavy objects. The lever adapter device includes stabilizing feet and one or more support legs. Each one of the stabilizing feet is attached to an end of each support leg. The lever adapter device further includes a hinge disposed at an end of each support leg. Each support leg is extendable and retractable towards or away from the other support leg. The lever adapter device further includes a jack attachment piece and one or more hinges, which are also connected to the one or more support legs. The jack attachment piece is configured to be removably connected to a jack, such as a HI-LIFT jack, or to other lifting devices to assist in lifting the vehicle or the other heavy objects.

Abstract: A system and method for the purchase of products, where some products may eligible for special forms of payment, such as payment from a medical savings account (MSA). A POS terminal is used to obtain a product ID (from a product bar code) and an MSA account ID from an MSA account card. The product and account IDs are provided to a database where MSA eligibility and MSA account status information is accessed and retrieved. A display at the POS terminal separates and displays information on both the eligible and non-eligible products. The POS terminal may used to pay for eligible products by electronically debiting the MSA account, and to pay for non-eligible products by traditional methods, such as cash, check or credit card. Eligible products may be given price discounts, and discount information is also retrieved from the database.

Abstract: A system and method for the purchase of products, where some products may eligible for special forms of payment, such as payment from a medical savings account (MSA). A POS terminal is used to obtain a product ID (from a product bar code) and an MSA account ID from an MSA account card. The product and account IDs are provided to a database where MSA eligibility and MSA account status information is accessed and retrieved. A display at the POS terminal separates and displays information on both the eligible and non-eligible products. The POS terminal may used to pay for eligible products by electronically debiting the MSA account, and to pay for non-eligible products by traditional methods, such as cash, check or credit card. Eligible products may be given price discounts, and discount information is also retrieved from the database.

Abstract: A system is provided in which transaction information may be collected at a point-of-sale with a point-of-sale device having multiple capabilities. The transaction information is accumulated by a transaction controller and/or transaction aggregator for transmission to a central host. The central host may receive the transaction information, determine amounts owed from issuers of the discount certificates and to retailers of the discounted items, and coordinate transfer of funds among financial institutions to settle the discounts. The central host may also be configured to perform fraud-probability analyses on the transaction information, using the results of the analysis to pinpoint specific information on the origin of the potential fraud.