Abstract: This process or components of this process may be used as a method of harvesting and processing for food consumption for many types of insects in various stages of development. Also the process may be used as a dual purpose for both harvesting protein and restoration of land for such invasive insects like red fire ants and their associated fire ant mounds.

Abstract: A device incorporating both a magnet and a living hinge may be employed to construct cases to protect electronic devices and to function as a closure for cases and lidded containers. Such cases often can be bent three 360° allowing the cases to be either closed protecting devices therein are closed upon themselves allowing the case to function to secure an electronic device to a substrate such as an article of clothing. The devices of the disclosure can also be used to organize and hold loose items together.

Abstract: A lens and/or a view screen of an electronic device having at least one case can be cleaned by wiping the view screen with a cleaning component wherein the cleaning component is configured to selectively couple to the at least one case or some other substrate using a magnetic attractive force. The cleaning devices may have secondary applications such as securing fly fishing lures, activating or deactivating a device having a magnetic switch, or preventing sunglasses from sinking. They may also be manufactured without a cleaning component for use with the secondary applications.

Abstract: A lens and/or a view screen of an electronic device having at least one case can be cleaned by wiping the view screen with a cleaning component wherein the cleaning component is configured to selectively couple to the at least one case or some other substrate using a magnetic attractive force. The cleaning devices may have secondary applications such as securing fly fishing lures, activating or deactivating a device having a magnetic switch, or preventing sunglasses from sinking. They may also be manufactured without a cleaning component for use with the secondary applications.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising uses one or more spring member that provide a constant force. The apparatus may include one or more grips, tethers, and spring elements that are either connected or secured to one another. The apparatus may also use a free floating object.

Abstract: A lens and/or a view screen of an electronic device having at least one case can be cleaned by wiping the view screen with a cleaning component wherein the cleaning component is configured to selectively couple to the at least one case or some other substrate using a magnetic attractive force. The cleaning devices may have secondary applications such as securing fly fishing lures, activating or deactivating a device having a magnetic switch, or preventing sunglasses from sinking. They may also be manufactured without a cleaning component for use with the secondary applications.

Abstract: Distributed advertising can be accomplished employing systems that include a portable display device, and a controller, wherein the display device can determine its geographic location. Such a system can then communicate its location to a controller which in turn can then download to the display device advertising content. People transporting the display devices, either by foot or by vehicle, can be compensated for their efforts.

Abstract: Distributed advertising can be accomplished employing systems that include a fixed display device, and a controller. Such a system can then communicate its location to a controller which in turn can then download to the display device advertising content. Display device owners can be compensated for their efforts based, at least in part, upon the effectiveness of the advertisements as determined by the number of viewers passing the display device.

Abstract: A lens and/or a view screen of an electronic device having at least one case can be cleaned by wiping the view screen with a cleaning component wherein the cleaning component is configured to selectively couple to the at least one case or some other substrate using a magnetic attractive force. The cleaning devices may have secondary applications such as securing fly fishing lures, activating or deactivating a device having a magnetic switch, or preventing sunglasses from sinking. They may also be manufactured without a cleaning component for use with the secondary applications.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising may include a gripping assembly having a grip fixed to at least one spring member and at least one tether connected to the at least one spring member. The tether winds around the longitudinal axis of the at least one spring member. Also, an object may be connected to the tether. In some embodiments, the object may be a weight, an anchor, or a second gripping assembly. Alternatively, the apparatus may include a gripping assembly having at least one spring member connected to a tether and a grip connected to the tether. A free standing object may be connected to the tether. Methods according to the present disclosure use the apparatus by applying a force to the grip(s).

Abstract: A device incorporating both a magnet and a living hinge may be employed to construct cases to protect electronic devices and to function as a closure for cases and lidded containers. Such cases often can be bent three 360° allowing the cases to be either closed protecting devices therein are closed upon themselves allowing the case to function to secure an electronic device to a substrate such as an article of clothing The devices of the disclosure can also be used to organize and hold loose items together.

Abstract: A magnetic device may have a matrix and a plurality of magnets, and the magnetic device may have a force sufficient to maintain a contracted position upon being contracted from a stretched state. The matrix may have at least two hinges that may be or include, but are not limited to a living hinge, a mechanical hinge, or combinations thereof. The plurality of magnets may be disposed upon, within, or around the matrix, and at least one dimension of each magnet is at least 500 nm. In a non-limiting embodiment, at least one of the magnets may be an energizable magnet for increasing or decreasing the rebound force of the magnetic device when the magnetic device is energized.

Abstract: Wounds and temporary appliances can be protected against liquid contamination using a prophylactic dressing. The dressing includes a liquid resistant sheet and disposed thereon a first liquid barrier/adhesive strip and a second liquid barrier/adhesive strip wherein the first and second liquid barrier/adhesive strips are concentric; located at or near the periphery of the liquid resistant sheet; and are separated from one another by a gap. Adsorbent's and liquid indicators can be employed within the gap to add further functionality to the dressing. Also disclosed herein is a support useful for stabilizing leads to transcutaneous or percutaneous devices.

Abstract: Wounds and temporary appliances can be protected against liquid contamination using a prophylactic dressing. The dressing includes a liquid resistant sheet and disposed thereon a first liquid barrier/adhesive strip and a second liquid barrier/adhesive strip wherein the first and second liquid barrier/adhesive strips are concentric; located at or near the periphery of the liquid resistant sheet; and are separated from one another by a gap. Adsorbent's and liquid indicators can be employed within the gap to add further functionality to the dressing. Also disclosed herein is a support useful for stabilizing leads to transcutaneous or percutaneous devices.

Abstract: An adjustable apparatus comprises at least one amorphous, elongated armature having a length, a first end and a second end, the amorphous, elongated armature configured to be adjustable and positionable, and the adjustable apparatus also comprises at least one first mating connector thereon. The first mating connector may be a magnet, a plurality of hooks, a plurality of loops, a suction cup, one half of a snap, a clip, a clamp, a clasp, and combinations of these. Optionally, first mating connector is a magnet. Alternatively, the magnet is a magnetic bead configured to slide substantially along the length of the armature and configured to be positionable substantially along the length of the armature. The magnet or magnetic bead selectively couples to a magnetic surface on a screened device and the elongated armature may be adjusted to position the screen of the screened device.

Abstract: A filled amorphous bag apparatus, similar to a “bean bag”, comprises at least one amorphous bag, a malleable filling within the amorphous bag, and at least one first connector on or within the amorphous bag. The malleable filling may include, but not be limited to, a plurality of pellets (e.g. beans), a putty, a gel, a stuffing (e.g. straw, cotton) and combinations thereof. The connector may be a magnet, a plurality of hooks, a plurality of loops, a suction cup, one half of a snap, a clip, a clamp, a clasp, and combinations of these. Optionally, first mating connector is a magnet and in another non-limiting embodiment the filled amorphous bag apparatus has a covering, where the connector is a magnet free to move around the surface of at least one amorphous bag between the at least one amorphous bag and the covering. Alternatively, a portion of a plurality of pellets making up the malleable filling may be magnetic or non-magnetic and ferrimagnetic or ferromagnetic.

Abstract: A lens and/or a view screen of an electronic device having at least one case can be cleaned by wiping the view screen with a cleaning component wherein the cleaning component is configured to selectively couple to the at least one case or some other substrate using a magnetic attractive force. The cleaning devices may have secondary applications such as securing fly fishing lures, activating or deactivating a device having a magnetic switch, or preventing sunglasses from sinking. They may also be manufactured without a cleaning component for use with the secondary applications.

Abstract: An edible material thin file is applied to at least one side of sticky or moist food products. The edible material may be sprayed or placed on the moist food product. The food product with the edible material thereon may be used make sandwiches or stored without any additional protection. Individually wrapped slices of the moist food product may be further wrapped in plastic films, boxed and transported. Sandwiches utilizing the moist food products with the edible material thereon may be made and stored and sold in convenience store, grocery stores and the like. An edible material thin film is applied to the recess of a shallow recessed container and dried. An amorphous food that may be sticky or moist is then disposed within the recess and then covered with an outer layer of film (edible or non-edible) to form a package of a slice of the amorphous food. The food within this package may be used to make a sandwich by peeling the amorphous food from the container and applying it to a slice of bread.

Abstract: A dental floss in which an inelastic strand is tightly wrapped around an elastic strand of a certain length and firmly tied at each end of the elastic strand is provided. To remove matter from interproximal area between tightly spaced adjacent teeth, only the inelastic strand is used, while both the inelastic and elastic strands may be used to clean the interproximal are between widely space apart adjacent teeth.

Abstract: A rotary well-drilling bit lowered through a drill string to a special orienting, positioning and aligning sub attached to the bottom of the drill string with the aid of mud pressure with the bit approximately 90.degree. from its normal operating position. The drill bit is prepositioned before entering the drill string and utilizes a drill bit positioning means to properly orient and position the drill bit at the bottom of the borehole. Once properly positioned and oriented, a wireline attached motor turns an assembly shaft which raises the drill bit into its bit receptacle. Removal of the drill bit is accomplished by relowering the wireline attached motor and turning the assembly shaft to loosen the shaft from the drill bit and raising the wireline, wireline motor, assembly shaft and drill bit through the drill string.