Abstract: A head restraint actuation system includes a head restraint positionable in an upright and folded position. Repositioning of the head restraint is accomplished through the action of a head restraint actuator. The head restraint actuator is in communication with the head restraint. An actuating cable system includes a cable that is in communication with the head restraint actuator and a user operated handle. User initiated movement of the handle causes movement of the cable thereby causing the head restraint to be positioned in the folded position. The activation system is able to simultaneously actuate a plurality of head restraints.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for online selection of contestants for online and offline competitions that uses objective selection criteria and allows the participation of members of the general public. It also provides an effective marketing and revenue generating mechanism as part of the contestant selection process. In one or more embodiments, a series of online challenges are presented to potential contestants (sometimes referred to herein as “participants.”) In one or more embodiments, challenges are designed to be entertaining (i.e. fun to participate in) as well as goal achieving (i.e means to become a contestant in a competition and/or win a prize). In one or more embodiments, one or more of the challenges integrates a sponsor's product or service into the subject matter (i.e. structure, process, and/or content) of a challenge, and/or requires a participant to obtain information about a sponsor's product or service to complete the challenge.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method performed by an image capture device are provided. The method includes performing a calibration operation on a photosensor array of the image capture device using a background surface with a substantially uniform grey color and performing a scan operation to capture a scanned image from a medium using the background surface.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions are disclosed comprising a poly(caprolactone), a poly(alkylene oxide), a poly(oxyethylenated fatty acid ester), or a poly(oxyethylenated fatty acid), or a poly(oxyethylene-co-oxypropylene).

Abstract: An improved bandmill tilt and strain apparatus of the type in which there is a bandmill having a frame support, a driven wheel mounted on the frame support, tracks attached to the interior of the frame support, bearing assemblies received within the tracks, an idle wheel mounted on an arbor which is rotatably received in the bearing assemblies, wherein there is provided a first bearing assembly, a second bearing assembly, a tilt means located directly in one of the assemblies, a tilt control means associated with the tilt means, a common pivot shaft mounted on the support frame, a pair of tilt arms, each arm being pivotally connected at one end to the common pivot shaft, and at the other end bearing the weight of the first bearing assembly member or the second bearing assembly member, the tilt means being disposed between a selected one of the tilt arms and the selected bearing assembly, a strain producing arm rigidly connected to the common pivot shaft at one end, a strain means pivotally connected to the st

Abstract: The device for measuring a force, and notably an inertial force corresponding to an acceleration, comprises a capacitive detector comprising two capacitors, the difference between the capacitances of which is a function of the force measured.The measuring device further comprises an electronic circuit permitting the creation of an output signal determined by a comparison of the value of the two capacitances. The signal is created in the form of a digital signal having a modulated pulse density.

Abstract: A bow release including a handle rotatably connected to a head frame having a pair of jaws with an open position for releasing the bow string and a closed position for holding the bow string. A firing pin is movably attached to the handle and has a first position disengaged from the jaws and a second position engaging the jaws. A firing element is attached to the handle for moving the firing pin from its first to its second position so as to move the jaws from their closed to their open position.