Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a coping apparatus and method of operation that automates the process of forming coped butt joints on strips of molding for placement on internal wall angles that alleviates at least some of the problems associated with the use of miter joints or time consuming hand or powered coping using conventional coping saws.

Abstract: A body support for placement within cyclists' shorts or trousers includes an elastic top layer having a back portion arranged to extend beneath a cyclist's buttocks, and a front portion arranged to extend in the region of the cyclist's crotch. An elastic bottom layer has a generally inverted Y-shaped configuration, a back portion of the bottom layer has first and second edges joined to corresponding edges on the back portion of the top layer, and a front portion of the bottom layer has one or more edges joined to corresponding edges on the front portion of the top layer. An intermediate cushion layer is joined to the bottom layer so that a top surface of the cushion layer faces toward but is free from attachment to a bottom surface of the top layer.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention comprises cycling shorts comprising a layered chamois. The bicycle short for a cyclist, can comprise a nylon LYCRA® blend short; and a chamois sewn onto the crotch of the bicycle short wherein the chamois comprises: a top layer suitable for accepting graphics and providing breath-ability; a cushion layer for providing comfort for a cyclist; and a bottom layer for providing a mate to the top layer so as to enclose the second layer. The chamois top layer is comprised of a nylon LYCRA® blend suitable for accepting ink-sublimated graphics. The bicycle shorts are also configured in separate embodiments to comfort the male or female anatomy.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for modeling at least one section of a curve. Each section can be modeled by initially providing a pair of positions (fi, fi+1) of the section of the curve including associated directions (di,di+1) and curvatures (&kgr;i,&kgr;i+1). Then, points b0,b1,b2,b3 and b4 can be identified based upon the pair of positions (fi,fi+1) and associated directions (di,di+1) and curvatures (&kgr;i,&kgr;i+1). Thereafter, a quartic interpolant p(t) can be determined over an interval (i≦t≦i+1) based upon points b0,b1,b2,b3 and b4 to thereby model the section of the curve. The quartic interpolant can be determined such that the interpolant p(t) has a position, direction and curvature equal to fi, di and &kgr;i, respectively, at t=i, and the interpolant p(t) has a position, direction and curvature equal to fi+1, di+1, and &kgr;i+1, respectively, at t=i+1.

Abstract: A can détente for attachment to the base of a can is disclosed and claimed. The can détente facilitates attachment of a can to a can carriage and allows the application of force to the bottom of the can from an external source.

Abstract: An enhanced electronic identification device is attached to the ear of a female animal. The EEID identifies the animal and records internal body temperature at key times. A transponder is attached to a male animal and detects proximity of the male animal to the female animal. When an interaction event of sufficient duration occurs, the female identity and temperature information is received by the transponder and relayed to an analysis network for determining critical times, dates, and other breeding efficiency factors.

Abstract: An orientationally adjustable marking syringe provides automatic loading of medicine from a medicine source to the syringe. Actuation of the handles of the syringe simultaneously discharges or injects the contents of the syringe and a marking substance such as ink contained in an ink dispenser integrally attached to the marking syringe by a pivoting ink carriage. The pivoting ink carriage can be pivoted about the syringe to better accommodate the ergonomic desires of the user and the objectives of the injection.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically controlling the quantitative delivery of, and then recording the occurrence of the administration of medicines to animals is disclosed and claimed. An intelligent syringe receives and automatically implements an instruction relating to a preferred quantity of medicine to be delivered to a specific animal, based on the measured weight of the animal. Upon actuation of the intelligent syringe, a first signal containing information relating to the actuation of the intelligent syringe, and the resulting injection of the animal is transmitted to a data repository. An EID is attached to the animal to provide a tamper-resistant electronic identification of the animal, and a receiver is utilized for receiving the first signal from the intelligent syringe and the electronic identification of the animal. Thereafter, a computer database maintains the information contained in the first signal for selective access and analysis.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic animal weighing during delivery of injections to animals are accomplished by a transmitting scale head transmitting the weight of an animal after the animal is weighed by an electronic scale. A transmitting syringe reads the transmitted weight information and links it with other information relating to the injection, such as the identity of the animal and the nature of the injection to create “event information”. The event information is stored for examination and analysis.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic, redundant recordation of information relating to administration of medicines to animals are accomplished by a transceiving syringe simultaneously injecting and marking an animal, receiving identification information from a read/write radio frequency identification device attached to the animal and containing identification information relating to the animal, associating the injection and identification information, and then routing the event information to both a database and back to the RWRFID for storage.

Abstract: A tamper-proof electronic animal identification tag comprising an antenna card carrying an antenna and a stud carrying a data transmission chip is disclosed. The stud is unidirectionally flexible, and can only be inserted into the antenna card one time and in one direction. Insertion of the stud into the antenna card creates an electrical contact between the data transmission chip and the antenna, extending the communicative range of the data transmission chip.

Abstract: An automatically loading pole syringe has a grip affixed to a first end and an automatically loading syringe needle assembly affixed to a second end. The pole syringe carries a bottle mount for mounting a medicine bottle. A medicine delivery tube interconnects the medicine bottle to the automatically loading syringe needle assembly. An embodiment of the present invention includes an ink carriage for carrying an ink source, the ink carriage being oriented to allow the ink source captured therein to discharge ink in a direction proximal to a needle carried by the syringe needle assembly.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic recordation of information relating to administration of medicines to animals are accomplished by a device for automatically recording the identity of a medicine for injection into the animals, the internal body temperature of the animals, and a transmitting syringe simultaneously injecting and marking an animal while transmitting, responsive to actuation of the transmitting syringe, a first signal containing information relating to the actuation of the transmitting syringe and the resulting injection of the animal. An electronic identification device (EID) such as a bolus, ear tag or subcutaneous implant is attached to the animal and provides a unique electronic identification of the animal. A receiver receives the first signal from the transmitting syringe, the electronic identification of the animal, the internal body temperature of the animal, and the identity of the medicine. Information contained in the respective signals is maintained in a computer database.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic recordation of information relating to administration of medicines to animals are accomplished by a device for automatically recording the identity of a medicine for injection into the animals and a transmitting syringe simultaneously injecting and marking an animal while transmitting, responsive to actuation of the transmitting syringe, a first signal containing information relating to the actuation of the transmitting syringe and the resulting injection of the animal. An electronic identification device (EID) such as a bolus, ear tag or subcutaneous implant is attached to the animal and provides a unique electronic identification of the animal. A receiver receives the first signal from the transmitting syringe, the electronic identification of the animal and the identity of the medicine, as provided by the EID. Information contained in the respective signals is maintained in a computer database for review and analysis.

Abstract: A heated vaccine pack for heating and keeping heated medicine for vaccinating livestock. The vaccine pack comprises a generally cylindrical container with an inner wall, an exterior wall, and an opening in the bottom of the container. A self contained electrical heating element is located between the wall exterior and the wall interior. The amount of heat to be applied or the operating temperature of the container may be controlled by using an optional temperature regulator. A fastener is affixed to the exterior of the container near the container's top end. The container top has a closure to seal the vaccine pack once the medicine has been placed inside.

Abstract: An orientationally adjustable marking syringe provides automatic loading of medicine from a medicine source to the syringe. Actuation of the handles of the syringe simultaneously discharges or injects the contents of the syringe and a marking substance such as ink contained in an ink dispenser integrally attached to the marking syringe by a pivoting ink carriage. The pivoting ink carriage can be pivoted about the syringe to better accommodate the ergonomic desires of the user and the objectives of the injection.

Abstract: A can détente for attachment to the base of a can is disclosed and claimed. The can détente facilitates attachment of a can to a can carriage and allows the application of force to the bottom of the can from an external source.

Abstract: An animal gate has an integrally formed water delivery tube to deliver low-pressure water to a water trough and an integrally formed food supply bin to deliver animal food to a food trough. Both water and food supplies in the respective troughs are maintained by static force. In an optional embodiment, the water supply can be shut off via valve, and the water trough can be purged via a sealable drain in the bottom of the water trough.

Abstract: A tamper-proof electronic animal identification tag comprising and antenna card carrying an antenna and a stud carrying a data transmission chip is disclosed. The stud is unidirectionally flexible, and can only be inserted into the antenna card one time and in one direction. Insertion of the stud into the antenna card creates an electrical contact between the data transmission chip and the antenna, extending the communicative range of the data transmission chip.

Abstract: A method is described for managing a supply of a critical supply item in an agribusiness operation. A strategic agribusiness plan is automatically analyzed to identify critical supply items required for operation of the agribusiness operation. A determination is made—by comparison of an existing inventory level of the critical supply item to the expected consumption date for each critical supply item derived from the strategic agribusiness plan—of an exhaustion date for the critical supply item. A predetermined period before the exhaustion date for the critical supply item, an order for replenishment of the critical supply item is automatically placed.