Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for a check valve for deterring intrusion into downspouts include a body member having at least a first orifice and are configured to mount on a downspout, where the downspout is adapted to promote fluid flow in a single direction. Pivotably mounted on the body members are various valve members. The mounting arrangement can provide a closed position that substantially occludes the first orifice and a range of open positions when the valve member is pivoted with respect to the body member to open in the flow direction. In addition, at least one additional orifice can be provided in either the body member or the valve member to permit fluid flow irrespective of the position of the valve member.

Abstract: A blood draining arrow for increasing lethality and enhancing a blood trail includes a shaft, an arrowhead, a fletching, and a nock. The arrowhead and the nock are coupled to and extend from a first end and a second end of the shaft, respectively. The fletching is coupled to and extends radially from the shaft proximate to the second end. A channel extends axially through the shaft from proximate to the first end to proximate to the second end. Each of a plurality of holes is positioned in the shaft and extends to the channel. Holes in a first section of the shaft that is inserted into flesh of an animal are configured for blood to enter. The blood flows through the channel to drain from holes that are positioned in a second section of the shaft to prevent clotting of the blood and to enhance a blood trail.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for a check valve for deterring intrusion into downspouts include a body member having at least a first orifice and are configured to mount on a downspout, where the downspout is adapted to promote fluid flow in a single direction. Pivotably mounted on the body members are various valve members. The mounting arrangement can provide a closed position that substantially occludes the first orifice and a range of open positions when the valve member is pivoted with respect to the body member to open in the flow direction. In addition, at least one additional orifice can be provided in either the body member or the valve member to permit fluid flow irrespective of the position of the valve member.

Abstract: A check valve for deterring intrusion into drain pipes comprises a body member having at least a first orifice and configured to mount on a drain pipe wherein the drain pipe is adapted to promote fluid flow in a single direction. Pivotably mounted on said body member will be a valve member. The mounting arrangement will provide a closed position that substantially occludes the first orifice and a range of open positions when the valve member is pivoted to open in the flow direction. In addition, at least one additional orifice is provided in either the body member or the valve member to permit fluid flow irrespective of the position of the valve member.

Abstract: An online web-based software application is disclosed to calculate the exact amount of tax credit that a business may receive under the Small Business Tax Credit under Section 45R of the Internal Revenue Code, Title 26 of the United States Code, based on the state each employee works and health care coverage provided by the business to its employees. In one embodiment, a system for determining a healthcare tax credit using a web-based healthcare tax credit calculating tool is disclosed. The healthcare tax credit calculating tool resides on a web server and is accessible from a remote device by a user or users over a wide area network.

Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. A non-conducting base member having a component recess and a set of specially shaped lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the conductors of the component are routed through the lead channels. A set of insertable lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the specially shaped lead channels, are received and captured within the lead channels, thereby forming an electrical connection between the lead terminals and the conductors of the electronic component(s). A method of fabricating the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. A non-conducting base member having a component recess and a set of specially shaped lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the conductors of the component are routed through the lead channels. A set of insertable lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the specially shaped lead channels, are received and captured within the lead channels, thereby forming an electrical connection between the lead terminals and the conductors of the electronic component(s). A method of fabricating the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. A non-conducting base member having a component recess and a set of specially shaped lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the conductors of the component are routed through the lead channels. A set of insertable lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the specially shaped lead channels, are received and captured within the lead channels, thereby forming an electrical connection between the lead terminals and the conductors of the electronic component(s). A method of fabricating the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. A non-conducting base member having a component recess and a set of specially shaped lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the conductors of the component are routed through the lead channels. A set of insertable lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the specially shaped lead channels, are received and captured within the lead channels, thereby forming an electrical connection between the lead terminals and the conductors of the electronic component(s). A method of fabricating the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An ink reservoir container for an ink jet printer comprises an ink outlet, a first mounting location for the ink outlet, and an alternative second mounting location for the ink outlet. The container is useful in a double plumbed ink jet printer.

Abstract: An ink reservoir container for an ink jet printer comprises an ink outlet, a first mounting location for the ink outlet, and an alternative second mounting location for the ink outlet. The container is useful in a double plumbed ink jet printer.

Abstract: An ink reservoir container for an ink jet printer comprises an ink outlet, a first mounting location being located on a print carriage for mounting the ink outlet, and an alternative second mounting location being located on the print carriage for mounting the ink outlet. The container is useful in a double plumbed print carriage of the ink jet printer.

Abstract: An inkjet printer uses large volume ink reservoir containers to supply ink to ink cartridges located on a movable print carriage. A communication link including tubing sections and quick disconnect fittings couples the large volume ink reservoir containers and the ink cartridges. The printer may be plumbed with more ink supply tubing sections than ink cartridges and ink reservoirs for the provision of different ink types. The changing of sets of large volume ink reservoir containers or sets of ink cartridges is more convenient with the use of quick disconnect fittings.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a portable hard disk drive in a desk-top personal computer (PC) has a bay that fits into the 3.5" form-factor cavity which is formed in most IBM.RTM.-compatible PCs. The portable hard disk drive is disposed in a protective sleeve. A motor-driven carriage is reciprocably positioned within the bay, and the sleeve is advanced part way into the bay, until the carriage engages the sleeve. Then, the carriage automatically pulls the sleeve the rest of the way into the bay until the disk drive is operably engaged with the computer. When it is desired to eject the sleeve with disk drive, a button is pushed to cause the carriage to push the sleeve out of the bay, perhaps after a short delay time period to allow the disk drive to spin down prior to ejection. An external docking station and laptop computer adaptor are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a portable hard disk drive in a desk-top personal computer (PC) has a bay that fits into the 3.5" form-factor cavity which is formed in most IBM.sup.R -compatible PCs. The portable hard disk drive is disposed in a protective sleeve. A motor-driven carriage is reciprocably positioned within the bay, and the sleeve is advanced part way into the bay, until the carriage engages the sleeve. Then, the carriage automatically pulls the sleeve the rest of the way into the bay until the disk drive is operably engaged with the computer. When it is desired to eject the sleeve with disk drive, a button is pushed to cause the carriage to push the sleeve out of the bay, perhaps after a short delay time period to allow the disk drive to spin down prior to ejection.