Abstract: An antimicrobial switch panel (ASP) system/method allowing for retrofit of existing switch panels with protective antimicrobial covers for toggle switch levers is disclosed. The disclosed system incorporates a toggle switch cover (TSC) formed from a plastic molded extrusion (PME) that is impregnated with an antimicrobial compound (AMC). The PME includes an outer tactile surface (OTS) and an inner capture recess (ICR). The ICR is configured to conform to the outer surface of a toggle switch (TSW) toggle switch lever (TSL) and includes one or surfaces more configured with protrusions and/or indentations that affect mechanical coupling between the TSL and the PME when the ICR is mated with the TSL. The OTS may be configured with a variety of tactile configurations that identify the function of the TSW and/or include a PME colorant that identifies the function of the TSW and/or provide for photoluminescent operation of the PME.

Abstract: A novel resizing die (100/300) for a cartridge case has been provided for efficiently and quickly resizing a cartridge case during a reloading operation. The novel die includes a precise measuring system (122, 124, 108/122, 306, 108) for being able to accurately and precisely adjust the position of the resizing die when already threaded into an internal bore of a reloading press so that after a first resizing process is performed, the resizing die of the present invention may be precisely adjusted by the length that the cartridge's headspace distance is too long or too short so that the next resizing process will yield a cartridge headspace distance that is in substantial accordance with a predetermined length.

Abstract: A local traffic signal controller (3) is interfaced to a conventional pager (16) to provide for centralized control of the traffic signals controlled by the local controller. The central controller (7) may use the existing pager infrastructure (12) to provide for the transfer of program control information to local controllers. A two-way pager may be utilized to provide for the return of information from the local traffic signal controller. Such return information may include indications of lamp failures, traffic pattern information and other status or traffic related information.

Abstract: A cellular telephone (10) incorporates the electronics for implementing both a cellular telephone function (46) and a smartcard function (45). This allows the electronics to be protected from damage by the housing associated with the cellular telephone and also decreases the likelihood that the smartcard will be lost or stolen. The cellular telephone 10 also includes an RF interface (40) for wireless communication between the smartcard and an external reader. Further, by making use of the cellular telephone function, information associated with the smartcard function may be updated or modified via existing cellular telephone infrastructure.