Abstract: The current invention describes a lithium/carbon monofluoride (Li/CFx) cell capable of delivering sufficient power to supply an ICD or similar demanding device. The cell exhibits the typical excellent long-term stability and predictability of the CFx system, as well as its high energy density (greater than about 300 Ah/cc, greater than about 600 Wh/cc). Additionally, the cell is capable of delivering about 0.5 W/cc of cathode volume for greater than 5 seconds with a voltage above 1.70 V (FIG. 1). The following invention embodiments can be applied individually or in conjunction with each other.

Abstract: Described is a method and system for a remote deposit system. The method comprises receiving facsimile data corresponding to facsimile of a plurality of checks, constructing digitized images of the checks as a function of the facsimile data, gathering check data from each of the digitized images, and processing the check data according to a check processing procedure to settle transactions referenced by each of the checks.

Abstract: A method for determining whether a cell will experience unacceptable voltage delay later in its discharge life before it is incorporated into a device as its power source is described. As is standard practice, the cell is first subjected to a constant resistance load discharge followed by extended elevated temperature storage and an acceptance pulse discharge. This typically depletes the cell of about 1% to 3% of its theoretical discharge capacity. According to the present invention, the cell is again stored at an elevated temperature for an extended period followed by a second pulse discharge. This second pulse discharge is to ferret out any cell that may end up experiencing unacceptable voltage delay later in its discharge life.

Abstract: An automated banking apparatus is operative to carry out banking transactions commonly required by merchants. The apparatus includes an item accepting depository for accepting deposit items, such as deposit bags, currency, and checks. The apparatus further includes an input device that is operative to interrogate an RFID tag to obtain merchant deposit information therefrom. The information can include data representative of the deposit, such as an account number and the deposit amount. The RFID tag may be located on an item being deposited.

Abstract: An automatic tuning procedure can be used to allow a small, high efficiency ferrite antenna assembly to be used in various FM frequency based devices. The ferrite antenna can take the form of a rod or flat disk, for example, which can use a pick-up coil and tuning coil to provide sufficient signal strength using a small FM antenna. A balanced amplifier can be used to provide differential input in order to further reduce noise. A microcontroller can determine the strength of the FM signal at various frequencies and can automatically tune the operating frequency to optimize system performance.

Abstract: A rotating toy may then include a hub having a central axis and a lower portion; a plurality of counter rotating blades extending outwardly from the lower portion of the hub, the plurality of counter rotating blades having a tip connected to an outer ring; a single means for rotating the hub and blades sufficiently quickly to generate a major portion of the lift generated by the aircraft through the single rotating means; and the hub having an upper portion above the plurality of counter rotating blades and above the single rotating means such that the aircraft includes a center of gravity above a bottom portion defined by the outer ring to improve self stabilization of the toy. In furtherance thereto the single rotating means may be secured on the central axis and positioned below the counter rotating blades.

Abstract: A small internal combustion engine having user interfaces which are formed at least in part of at least one glow-in-the-dark or luminescent material. The user interfaces may include, for example, the carburetor choke and throttle controls, the carburetor primer bulb, the carburetor primer bulb base, the engine ignition key switch, the ignition key, the fuel shut-off valve member, the recoil starter handle, the fuel tank cap, and the oil fill cap.

Abstract: A V-twin engine having a crankcase and a pair of cylinders defining a V-space therebetween, wherein the V-space is substantially enclosed, and a carburetor is positioned within the V-space. An intake air preheating arrangement supplies heated intake air to the carburetor, and a carburetor heating arrangement heats the V-space and the carburetor which is positioned within the V-space. Each of the foregoing arrangements, used separately or in combination within one another, aids in preventing “freeze-up” of the carburetor during running of the engine in a cold environment.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a parameter of a solvent during a drying process is described. The apparatus includes a light source providing at least one light beam and a detection system receiving a signal corresponding to the at least one light beam transmitted through a vapor of the solvent flowing through a diagnostic region. A processor can determine from the signal at least one solvent parameter associated with the vapor of the solvent, and the processor can determine from the at least one solvent parameter the instantaneous mass flux of the vapor of the solvent.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus relates to a sports beanbag. The sports beanbag comprises: a beanbag exterior, wherein the beanbag exterior exhibits an image identifying a sports team; a first compartment located within the beanbag exterior, and configured to hold first amount of fill material; a second compartment located within the beanbag exterior and above the first compartment, and wherein the second compartment is configured to hold a second amount of fill material; and where first amount of fill material in the first compartment and the second amount of fill material in the second compartment are configured to generally maintain the beanbag in an upright position.

Abstract: Described is a method and system for single point deposit of checks. First, a computer scans each of a plurality of checks to generate digitized images thereof, the plurality of checks including at least one of non-consumer checks and consumer checks. After scanning the checks, the computer generates a master file including a record for each check which includes the digitized image of the corresponding check and a data portion including data obtained from a MICR line of the corresponding check. Once the masterfile is created, it is sorted into first and second sub-files based on the digitized images and/or the data portions. The first sub-file includes only the non-consumer checks and the second sub-file includes the consumer checks. The records of the first sub-file are processed according to a non-consumer check procedure. The records of the second sub-file are processed according to a consumer check procedure or the non-consumer check procedure.

Abstract: A rotating toy may then include a hub having a central axis and a lower portion; a plurality of counter rotating blades extending outwardly from the lower portion of the hub, the plurality of counter rotating blades having a tip connected to an outer ring; a single means for rotating the hub and blades sufficiently quickly to generate a major portion of the lift generated by the aircraft through the single rotating means; and the hub having an upper portion above the plurality of counter rotating blades and above the single rotating means such that the aircraft includes a center of gravity above a bottom portion defined by the outer ring to improve self stabilization of the toy. In furtherance thereto the single rotating means may be secured on the central axis and positioned below the counter rotating blades.

Abstract: A rotating toy may then include a hub having a central axis and a lower portion; a plurality of counter rotating blades extending outwardly from the lower portion of the hub, the plurality of counter rotating blades having a tip connected to an outer ring; a single means for rotating the hub and blades sufficiently quickly to generate a major portion of the lift generated by the aircraft through the single rotating means; and the hub having an upper portion above the plurality of counter rotating blades and above the single rotating means such that the aircraft includes a center of gravity above a bottom portion defined by the outer ring to improve self stabilization of the toy. In furtherance thereto the single rotating means may be secured on the central axis and positioned below the counter rotating blades.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a unique alias associated with an individual identified in a health care database such that health care data, and particularly pharmaceutical-related data, can be efficiently gathered and analyzed. The system has a first data store for storing at least one record where each record includes a plurality of identification fields which when concatenated uniquely identify an individual, and at least one health care field corresponding to health care data associated with the individual. The system also has a second data store, and a processor. The processor selects a record of the first data store, then selects a subset of the plurality of identification fields within the selected record, and concatenates the selected subset of identification fields. Then the processor stores the concatenated identification fields in a record in the second data store with the at least one health care field from the selected record of the first data store.

Abstract: A guitar stand, comprising in combination a generally upright backer having a front side that is inclined rearwardly, structure supporting the backer, and a guitar body support or supports, carried by the backer or said structure to project outwardly relative to said front face, to seat the lower portion or portions of the guitar body, with the guitar and its fingerboard then inclined upwardly and rearwardly proximate said backer front side. The stands enables backer sizing to substantially fit or match to whatever guitar is to be supported, in cradled position.

Abstract: System for providing a hazardous materials hazardous material alert. The system includes a method for transmitting a hazardous material alert for use with a vehicle that is transporting hazardous material. The method comprises steps of detecting a hazard event, and transmitting the hazardous material alert in response to the hazard event, wherein the hazardous material alert includes information relating to the hazardous material.

Abstract: A rotating toy may then include a hub having a central axis and a lower portion; a plurality of counter rotating blades extending outwardly from the lower portion of the hub, the plurality of counter rotating blades having a tip connected to an outer ring; a single means for rotating the hub and blades sufficiently quickly to generate a major portion of the lift generated by the aircraft through the single rotating means; and the hub having an upper portion above the plurality of counter rotating blades and above the single rotating means such that the aircraft includes a center of gravity above a bottom portion defined by the outer ring to improve self stabilization of the toy. In furtherance thereto the single rotating means may be secured on the central axis and positioned below the counter rotating blades.

Abstract: A digital broadcasting network application for selectively broadcasting digital video, audio, graphics, and text comprises master broadcast transmitter software controlling the distribution of video content to remote receiver and display units. Master program scheduler software is utilized to automatically generate play lists, schedules, and delivery plans for the remote receiver and display units. Remote network receiver software executing on remote receiver and display units receive and capture video content transmitted to it from a master broadcast transmitter server. Remote program display manager software then interprets master program scheduler schedules and play lists and displays the captured content on associated displays without requirement of manual intervention at the remote site.

Abstract: A V-twin engine having a crankcase and a pair of cylinders defining a V-space therebetween, wherein the V-space is substantially enclosed, and a carburetor is positioned within the V-space. An intake air preheating arrangement supplies heated intake air to the carburetor, and a carburetor heating arrangement heats the V-space and the carburetor which is positioned within the V-space. Each of the foregoing arrangements, used separately or in combination within one another, aids in preventing “freeze-up” of the carburetor during running of the engine in a cold environment.

Abstract: A rotating toy may then include a hub having a central axis and a lower portion; a plurality of counter rotating blades extending outwardly from the lower portion of the hub, the plurality of counter rotating blades having a tip connected to an outer ring; a single means for rotating the hub and blades sufficiently quickly to generate a major portion of the lift generated by the aircraft through the single rotating means; and the hub having an upper portion above the plurality of counter rotating blades and above the single rotating means such that the aircraft includes a center of gravity above the plurality of counter rotating blades to provide a self-stabilizing rotating toy. In furtherance thereto the single rotating means may be secured on the central axis and positioned below the counter rotating blades.